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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1940
Page
3
The editor in chief and assistant editor are named along with the sports editor and several staff members including sophomores and freshmen who contribute as writers and typists for the publication. The roster outlines responsibilities across editorial and production duties.
A narrative on Sam Rayburn born 1883 in Roane County Tennessee and raised near Windham Texas. He rose from log cabin beginnings to politics, becoming Texas House speaker at 28 and later a longtime U.S. representative, elected Speaker of the House in September succeeding W B Bankhead.
On Wednesday November 27 the Home Economics Club held a Thanksgiving party after a brief business meeting. Four classes competed in games like Monopoly Chinese Checkers and Old Maid and many other games were played. Refreshments were served afterward.
The Bowie Chapter of FFA reports Sunshine Boys unable to come until about February. Some chapter members have opened trench silos, all proving successful. confirmation on guest visit pending.
The Grammar-Hi P T A met in the Home Economics room on Monday afternoon December 2. President Mrs. S L Greenwood called the meeting to order and Mrs. Young led the group in singing America. A skit was presented by Sherrill Weise.
James Robinson and Betty Grace Robinson attended a discussion on Adolescent Problems and How to Meet Them led by Mrs. Archer Mrs. Welch and Mrs. Karlsberg. Attendees included Miss Alice McDonald Willie Lee Dicker man Lucille Jackson Ellen Jopling and many Mrs. Will Young Mrs. Jessie Precise and others.
Miranda jokes about turning their house into a health resort. Joshua says the plan fails because Saratoga and other places show their well water would be spoiled, preventing cattle from drinking.
Dick asks about America’s oldest tree and quips that the elder tree is the oldest. Jack responds with curiosity as the exchange ends on a pun about time and trees.
Answers span science and history from Galileo to navigation. Also Bowie High School notes report Thanksgiving events, hats from S Daube & Co., six honorees, and Choral Club plans with Christmas material. Plus light conundrums and jokes.
A soft sheer pink negligee features a marabou collar, satin piping, and a self belt. The design emphasizes a slim silhouette with a concealed slide fastening and graceful skirt folds.
A local page features a 16 year old Dorothy Rogers profile with hobbies dancing and typing and a 5 foot 2 inch brown haired, brown eyed student named Bob Winsett, 5 foot 8 inches, both juniors and freshmen. The section also lists Thanksgiving placements with various residents visiting Dallas Fort Worth Stephenville Burkhurt Colorado City and Bowie and Bridgeport Texas.
Laverne Brown a Sophomore collects United States stamps including World’s Fair issues from San Francisco. Frances Downs gathers pictures of movie stars and seeks exchanges with fellow collectors. Bob Winsett enjoys collecting ancient proverbs and poetry with hidden lessons, featuring Edgar A. Guest as an influential poet.
A vintage advertisement touts Syrup of Black Draught as a gentle laxative for children. It claims the syrup relieves biliousness headaches and listlessness by toning bowel muscles and offers two sizes 50c and 25c.
The author discusses studying medieval and ancient proverbs. Many works are hidden away or misunderstood and originate from China and other ancient lands. Confucius’ proverbs are noted for their wisdom, still relevant today. The hobby of proverb study is described as gratifying and engaging.
The article hails the Bi-District game as the first in B H S history for the football team and lauds the club's quality. Coaches Schneider and Dees are noted as solid leaders guiding the squad toward the pivotal clash.
The professor and students nervously plan a standout halftime routine for a visiting Weatherford band. The group, praised by Mr. Rucker as one of the best this year, seeks to impress after winning district and state honors in Waco. A new stunt, never tried in the area, is ready for the crowd.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Wallace and Mrs Minnie Walker of Sunset were in Bowie shopping one day during the weekend
Sunday visits linked to Montague and Gainesville families. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. S J Hogan and daughters from Myra and Gainesville. A pie supper raised funds for church lighting. Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs J H Holland for Bow ie residents and relatives. One member moved from hospital to home with care.
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