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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1950
Page
10
Editorial reflecting on James 1 5 urging readers to ask God for wisdom and trust in divine generosity. The piece emphasizes humility and faith, urging personal reflection and prayer as a source of guidance and understanding.
Article lauds the Bowie High School Band as a cultural and social asset aiding delinquency prevention and community pride. It highlights upcoming performances at Gainesville Centennial Exposition and Mid Century Music Festival, plus scholarships earned by graduates from band training.
An opinion urges strong citizen participation in Saturday’s primary. It warns that voter indifference risks empowering minority groups and eroding freedoms, noting voting is both a privilege and imperative in a republic and that abstaining can drive toward losing the right to vote.
In the August 1936 runoff Marvin F. London defeats P. Warren for Representative by 627 votes while H. T. Chandler wins Sheriff over C. D. Bennett by 1211 votes. J. H. Stout defeats J. K. Hunter for Commissioner Precinct No. 2 by 70 votes. The schedule lists games against Jacksboro Henrietta Decatur Bellevue Saint Jo and two with Nocona with two open dates. A 14 day singing school taught by Smith Wall closed August 24 with good attendance. Local grocery prices in August 1936 include spuds 33c per 10 lb, bananas 10c per dozen, sausage 12 2c, salt bacon 17c, Libbys tomato juice 20c for three cans, Maxwell House coffee 25c lb, Imperial sugar 52c for 10 lb.
Includes party primary notices for State Senator 22nd District Wayne Wagonseller and Bob Proffer, plus local campaign items. Reports first Jackrabbit squad practice with six lettermen named. Notes Rotary Club address on Civil Service, hotel sale, county treasurer candidates, and weekend visitors. Bowie News mentions school term dates and enrollment.
The lesson portrays Mary as a noble, faithful figure chosen by God and the Magnificat as a deeply pious song. It traces Mary’s role from the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem through His public ministry and crucifixion, highlighting her concern as a mother and her presence with the early disciples awaiting the Spirit.
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