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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1948
Page
10
An editorial excerpt cites 1 Peter 5 8 urging readers to stay sober and vigilant as the Devil prowls like a lion seeking prey in daily life. The piece frames moral caution for the audience and emphasizes spiritual alertness.
A speaker compares historic frontier struggles to today’s farming challenges. He urges rebuilding roads and schools, conserving soil and water, and uniting communities to reclaim land, improve cultivation, and sustain the region amidst erosion and abandonment.
The Texas National Guard with 8000 volunteers trains at Camp Hood this summer. Soldiers from the 49th Armored Division the 36th Infantry and the 56th Cavalry Group receive basic instruction to ready for emergencies. Guardsmen emphasize strength discipline and patriotism while upholding Texas military traditions.
The Marshall family extends thanks for acts of kindness after the death and burial of Pfe Elihu Marshall. They acknowledge Sunset Baptist Church VFW American Legion Bowie Flower Shop Owens and Brumley Funeral Home local press and many friends and neighbors.
Midshipman David M. Latham of Bowie Texas has completed a phase of his summer training cruise aboard a submarine with Submarine Squadron 2 at Guantanamo Bay Cuba under Task Force 84. The program included torpedo firing depth charges and routine submarine duties. Training continues to late August. Mr and Mrs Claude Scott left August 16 for Stephenville to make their home.
The Middle Creek Sub watershed was approved for assistance this fiscal year by the Upper West Fork District Supervisors. Soil Conservation Service representatives met landowners in the South Fruitland group to discuss programs. Farmers work with SCS, plan details, and terrace projects extend soil protection near Vashti. Mr and Mrs C A Wilson return from Colorado vacation.
The Pleasant Ridge Home Demonstration Club women hosted an ice cream supper Saturday night August 14 at the home of Mr and Mrs A C Fielder. Mrs L E Harvey led a lively program with prizes awarded to all winners and servings of ice cream cake and cookies.
The T E L Class of the First Baptist Church held their August 12 meeting at the church with a short business session led by president Mrs A O Hurdt. Reports were excellent including many visits and a love gift presented to Mr and Mrs Stegall. Social hour served refreshments for one visitor and 19 members.
Bowie fans will see Bob Raley in the Oil Bowl at Wichita Falls on Friday night August 27. He was chosen with 21 Texas high school graduates of 1948 to face Oklahoma all-stars. Raley, an all state football and basketball pick and top district track scorer, will attend the University of Texas to play football and basketball.
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