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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1948

Page

4

Kenneth Precise Named Principal at Perryton Junior High

The Ochiltree County Herald reports Kenneth Precise of Bowie has been selected as Perryton Junior High principal. A Bowie High School and Denton State Teachers College graduate, he served in the Marine Corps and joined Perryton last year as junior high coach and teacher. His wife, Mrs. Precise, will teach English this year.

Ochiltree County Herald Perryton Kenneth Precise Bowie State Teachers College Denton Marine Corps

Tip's Milk Bar No. 2 Opens at East City Limits

Tip H. Jimerson and son Tip Jr announce the opening of Tip's Milk Bar No. 2 at East city limits on Fort Worth Highway. The modern new place attracts growing patronage with drive-in and car service. Menu features sandwiches fruit drinks cold drinks milk drinks and ice cream.

Tip H. Jimerson Tip Jr Tip East City Limits Fort Worth Highway

Local visitors mix from coast to plains in last week notes

Mrs C T Watkins of qQuanan Elvin Watkins of Childress Mrs Don Bethel and daughter Jo Ann of Gulfport Miss Mr and Mrs Joe Goodwin and daughter Vivian Elizabeth of Beaumont and Mrs C C Culp of Wichita Falls visited Mrs W R Potter and Mr and Mrs T Roy Coffield last week Mrs A O Hurdt returned from a visit in San Angelo.

C. T. Watkins qQuanan Elvin Watkins Childress Don Bethel Jo Ann Gulfport Joe Goodwin Vivian Elizabeth Beaumont C. C. Culp Wichita Falls W. R. Potter T. Roy Coffield

Concert Drive Nears Close for Bowie Group

Bowie Municipal Concert Association pushes to finish membership drive by 7 30 Saturday night. A luncheon at Morris Grill drew over 40 attendees and a lawn meeting with Miss Inez Rudy's home hosts the workers. Three concerts are assured with potential additions if goals are met.

Bowie

Free Will Baptist Tent Revival Planned in Bowie

Plans for a Free Will Baptist tent revival on the Smythe and Pecan street lot opposite the Methodist Church. The meeting opens September 6 with preaching by Rev. R. E. Conner and Rev. Tiff Covington.

Free Will Baptists Smythe and Pecan Streets Methodist Church R. E. Conner Tiff Covington

Brink's Dollar Saving Shoe Sale Announcement

Brink's Shoe Store promotes a Dollar Saving Shoe Sale for August 27 28 and 30 offering many bargains. The ad lists Natural Bridge and Cushioned Arch Shoes in a range of widths and sizes.

Brink’s Shoe Store

Lyndon Johnson Focuses on Veterans Causes

The Bowie News notes Lyndon Johnson ex service man urging readers to join a veterans organization. It highlights his stand and record on veterans issues and invites inquiries about problems. Paid political advertisement by Montague County Stationery for an occasion.

Lyndon Johnson Montague County

No Rodeo In Bowie Saturday Start At Nocona Sept

E G Woon secretary of the Bowie Rodeo Clube says the bi monthly rodeo will not be held next Saturday night August 28 as stock is used in the Labor Day Rodeo on September 6. Two performances are planned that day in Nocona with an afternoon and evening show inviting local rodeo fans.

E. G. Woon Bowie Rodeo Clube Nocona Bowie Rodeo Club

Stephens Furniture Store to Open Soon

Herschel Stephens moved stacks of new furniture into his building on Mason Street near the Post Office as he prepares to open Stephens Furniture Store likely within the week. A formal opening announcement will follow.

Herschel Stephens Mason Street Post Office Stephens

Pallbearers Named for Luther Lackey Funeral

Orrie Garrett Henry Garrett O W Williams C C Stem and Marvin Precise served as pallbearers at Luther Lackey's funeral with the family and community honoring his memory.

Luther Lackey Orrie Garrett Henry Garrett O. W. Williams C.stem Marvin Precise

Farmers to Select Queen Monday in Montague County

Texas Farm Bureau Federation will crown queen candidates in 16 to 22 year old category. Montague County selects its queen August 30 at 8 p.m. in the Odd Fellows Shed Montague. Event features out of county speaker fiddlers contest and watermelon.

Texas Texas Farm Bureau Federation Glover Thompson Montague County Farm Bureau Montague

Hospital News Acknowledges Local Births and Dismissals

A list of patients admitted to and discharged from area hospitals includes mothers and infants such as Vivian Hoover and Charlotte Ann, with numerous Bowie, Montague, Sunset, and Bellevue residents named among the listed births and dismissals. The notice records multiple newborns, adult patients, and families linked to local communities.

Aura Heifner Bowie G F. Hartsell Sunset L. A. Boswell Effie Brazeal Newport F. E. Lovelady Bellevue Vivian S. D. Hoover Montague Vernon Nichols R. W. Moore Vivian Walker Fannie Marsh We.’ ‘Gross Baifisio Springs C. J. King A. G .Alexander Vivian Hoover C. A. Hall Walter R. Johnson George Cox L. L. van Vader J. T. Green George Stillwell Leon Robicheaulx Billie Stella Mae Hallam Virgi Harper

Lyndon Johnson for U.S. Senator Boosts Texas Support

A political ad from Montague County Friends urges voting for Lyndon Johnson on August 28 to elect him U S Senator and honor his 15 years of service to Texas and the people.

Lyndon Johnson U. S Texas Montague County

Local family visits feature Miss Theda McMurray

Mr and Mrs Pierce Chandler and children Janna Lee and Pierce Leon Jr of Mineral Wells visited Mr and Mrs I L Chandler. Janna Lee stayed a week with her grandparents while Theda Mc Murray of Wichita Falls spent the week with her grandmother Mrs M M E McMurray returning Friday

Pierce Chandler Janna Lee Pierce Leon, Jr Mineral Wells I. L. Chandler Theda Mc Murray Wichita Falls Mm. E. McMurray

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