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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1949
Page
2
A devotional reflection centers on Matthew 23 12 teaching that those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted, urging readers to humility and reverence.
Buyers in Bowie warn shippers that fruit from orchards lacking systematic spraying loses value due to brown spots and fungal or insect damage. They note 200 of 300 bushels suffered losses after arrival in Houston, urging adoption of modern orchard sanitation. Free immunization guidance is available from the local Fruit Experiment Farm.
The National Association of Manufacturers and the U S Chamber of Commerce report a survey of 300 firms showing growing use of workers over age 45 and with handicaps. Employers cite reliability, lower turnover, and longer-term contribution, arguing age should not limit employment opportunities. The study highlights reduced absenteeism and steadier performance as older workers stay productive into later life.
The monthly county wide singing of the Church of Christ will be held Sunday in Noona starting at 2 30 p m with singers expected from Fort Worth Wichita Falls Gainesville and Thackerville Evan gelist R B McDougald will also preach in Belcherville where there is no regular pastor A revival in New Harp closed Sunday with A F Thurman of Electra preaching seven people were baptized Thurman will return next year for a meeting beginning August 1
A terse notice asks readers to submit news items of value for publication. It invites tips, events, and noteworthy happenings from the community to be shared with the newspaper audience.
A chamber message argues that oil prosperity risks complacency and urges Montague County to boost internal production. It calls for local investment, a brick tile and pottery plant, diversified agriculture, quality grading, processing and packing facilities, and broad cooperative effort to stabilize the economy.
The sub-district Methodist Youth Fellowship gathered at Bowie Methodist Church on Monday evening August 22. Reno Clayton presided as officers were installed for the year after a brief business session. Attendees included Bryson Boyd Jacksboro Chico Bridgeport Rhome Decatur and Bowie. Next meeting will be in Chico with Bowie leading the program. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Buse of Atlanta visited Stoneburg last week with relatives.
The statement urges residents to seek employment and create work for others, arguing a happier healthier population and no recession if individuals see need and act. It questions current economic soundness while suggesting potential improvement through collective effort.
Bowie National Guard unit Company A spent the week at Eagle Mountain Base near Fort Worth. Swinson led rifle scores with 178 out of 200. Other high scorers included Jackson 176 Anderson 174 Don ald 169 Neal 163 Byas 163 Branson 162 Arrowood 157 Stewart 155 Hilton 153 Baker 141 Russell 137 Carlisle 120 Johnson 109.
The regular fourth Sunday community singing will be held at the Brushy Church next Sunday afternoon. It will begin at 2 30 p m. The public is cordially invited.
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