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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1939
Page
7
An editor notes a fifth installment on life in Canada detailing a nurse’s bedside vigil with Mrs Powers and her sick wife in a snowbound cabin. The narrative depicts hardship, limited supplies, and the nurse’s struggle to save a life amid extreme cold and poverty.
A baby elephant named Bee traveled three thousand miles on location for Tarzan Finds a Son! in Florida, requiring a special baggage car with heaters a kitchen and an overhead hammock belt. Trainer George Emerson and helper stayed night shifts to care for Bee as the film shot scenes with Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O’Sullivan and youngsters in an action packed jungle adventure.
In Saskatchewan a sick mother receives help as Mrs Tennis and Eva assist. Mr MacIntire arrives with a heater filled caboose sleigh and bread, butter, and milk from a generous neighbor. The letter from California offers a chance for the family to travel and pastorally conclude their hardship.
Local characters share wry sayings on summer business risk marriage childcare and politics. Banker Mute Sense I M Tite praises enthusiasm as credit risk while a dry goods merchant links elections to business. The piece surveys humor about fear workhouse marriage and family life.
Vera S reports clear skin after Adlerika use noting pimples fade and complexion improves. The claim states Adlerika cleanses both bowels and relieves temporary constipation that worsens complexion. Distributed by G O Slaughter & Co Druggists and Griffin's Drug Store.
Motivational line urging readers to seek advancement by proving qualifications. Encourages quick action and offers to provide guidance or contact.
The Methodist revival in the town ongoing through a long week continues with good crowds despite weather and illness. Local residents and visitors from Bowie Wichita Falls Pie Town Bluegrove Jacksboro Byers and Bellevue are listed among those attending or mentioned in personals notes and visits.
Mrs. Jack Hogan and daughter Jackie Sue visit sister Mrs. Josie Wilson in Saint Jo. Club women encampment over Montague held in Bowie. Mrs. Hoggan returns from Amarillo. Mrs. Robert Wilson and son Lynn Howard home after visit with Sherman relatives. Bailey Wiley family from Hudleston visiting Mack Jackson. Esther Janeway and girls Rachel and Virginia Ann of Bowie visit Mary Griffin. Joe Jackson of Nocona visits Hardy relatives. Albert Jackson of Forestburg visits Enos Steen. Jewell Wilson visits Saint Jo friends.
Bowie visitors dropped by the Campbell and Fenoglio homes on Saturday. Several residents including Fenoglio and Giaketti made trips to nearby towns. N. S. Hall and Fred Nobile conducted business travels to Bowie while Ernest and Clifton Veretto stopped in Muenster. A rain of one inch thirteen, along with optimistic melon and cotton crop prospects, brought joy to the Aurelia community.
Mrs Jones searches for an extra seat and asks a man if he is alone. He mutters to stop her, claiming his wife is with him, without turning his head. The scene ends with a nervous gesture and a defensive remark. Lyon & Matthews Co. advertises the New Title I FHA Loans.
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