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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
1
Mert Williamson of Selma sold to Herschel Earp of Park Springs a red hound that proved a fine Coon and Squirrel dog and fetched 125 dollars. The item reflects local trading and dog-ownership culture in the area.
Allen Moore eight year old son of Mrs G A Moore living a mile and a half south of Bowie was injured critically Saturday morning when he fell from a neighbor pickup as it started. He struck his head on the ground causing a concussion. He was taken to the Bowie Clinic and then to the hospital where his condition was said to be favorable.
A Bowie owned truck driven by Ernest Booher collided with a car carrying women in Nebraska. Four persons were killed in the traffic accident. The truck, owned by Herbert Staats of Bowie, had been hauling corn for local dealers.
R H Morgis Dr C J Dodsworth H L Turns Joe Fulcher L D Falls and Ted Daley attended the Masonic Grand Lodge meeting in Waco on Thursday. Kenneth Shockley a student at State Teachers College in Denton spent Thanksgiving with his parents Mr and Mrs J R Shockley and other Bowie relatives.
W H Reeder opens a modern Humble service station at Wise and Smythe streets in Bowie on Monday December 9. Troy C Chambliss joins to operate the station with full car service, Esso Extra Gasoline, Humble oils, U S Royal tires and related parts. Reeder, a Texas native and 1937 Texas A and M graduate, returns after four years as a pilot in the Army Air Forces.
Marvin London reports three Bowie Sun set youths signed confessions to stealing a 1946 Plymouth owned by W. T. Betts. Bonds set at 1000 each for Don Gibson 20 Glenn Farar 17 and Jack Johnson 20. A Bowie 14 year old girl faces juvenile delinquency charges for riding in the car. Two others confessed to attempting to steal Roy Smiths car. Keys recovered from a creek after being tossed into the water. Betts lacked insurance and left keys at the church.
Bowie Chamber of Commerce members objected at a Railroad Commission hearing in Fort Worth to Fort Worth and Denver City Railway’s plan to suspend Trains No. 5 and 6 between Dallas Fort Worth and Wichita Falls. Manager Bob Murdoch and Sam Lovette argued loss of the 1 06 PM southbound train would remove daytime service, hurt mail, express and freight, and hinder Bowie’s growth while stressing the city’s rising population and investment.
Gary led a Bowie Rotary Club lunch program showing a technicolor moving picture on the lumber industry. The presentation highlighted key steps in lumber production and processing.
Bowie Jackrabbits routed Diamond Hill 26 to 0 for a tenth straight win as they prepare for a possible December 13 regional semifinal. Raley connected with Heard for two TDs, Pickett added a fourth down score, and Raley returned a 95‑yard interception for a score.
Central Tire and Supply Store celebrates its first anniversary with a large sale on farm and home items and Christmas gifts. The store offers electric trains, toys, games and sporting goods with manager G. D. Humphrys thanking customers and promising expanded stock in coming months.
A December Clearance Sale from Wood Dry Goods offers drastic reductions on clothing for women men and children. The ad notes heavy stocks due to an unusually mild winter and aims to make room for spring merchandise.
A Bowie man, William N. Chaffee, 31, was killed instantly in a 3:45 A. M. wreck two miles west of Alvord. Three others from Bowie, including the car owner Miss Katherine Chandler, were injured. Chandler suffered a fractured arm, facial wounds, and bruises. her condition improved after treatment at Bowie hospital. Pigg and Miss Glenna Parks escaped serious injury. Chaffee recently became manager of Mid-Continent Supply in Electra. he is survived by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers. Funeral held at St Frances Catholic Church Electra with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery Wichita Falls.
Several mail boxes in Bowie have been robbed of mail recently. Mail found scattered on church lawn and Walnut street lot suggests opened letters with currency and checks removed. Interfering with mail is a federal offense with penalties including possible penitentiary. Federal officers are said to be on the case.
C. O. Garrett, secretary, announces a special called session of Bowie Masonic Lodge for tonight December 6 at 7 30. The Master’s Degree will be conferred.
Bellevue City Marshal Db. C. Early was found shot to death near a bridge on the Petrolia road north of Henrietta. L. T. Barnett of Bellevue was arrested near Hastings, Okla., on murder charges after a pursuit that crossed into Wichita Falls and involved a car, a missing revolver, and a forged check case. Early, a former Denton constable, had served as Bellevue’s city marshal for over a year.
Rev. Albert McClellan editor of the Oklahoma Baptist Messenger spoke at First Baptist Church in a memorial service for Wendell McClellan and Bob Winsett who died in World War II. He urged regrounding in fundamentals to banish global fear and stressed confidence in God and in each other. The congregation included Bowie native’s family and Mrs. George Lee who rode in on a cot.
An advertisement in this paper markets Early Bird Suggestions at the Federated Store in Bowie with a Saturday list of unusual specials. It urges shoppers to buy Christmas gifts early and highlights clearance specials on women’s and children’s fall and winter coats and suits.
Raborn Motor Company announces a new body and fender repair department and paint service at 19 Smythe Street. Melvin Gaines from Lubbock, with ten years of painting and body work experience, joins the staff. He and Mrs. Gaines and their two boys reside at 24 North Mason Street. Raborn promises bumper to bumper service at reasonable prices and emphasizes skilled mechanics.
Mrs Holt and Mrs Brinkley were seen shopping in Dallas markets on Monday, stopping at several stalls and Ruby jewelry shops. The local ladies appeared in good spirits during the outing.
A Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting is set for 7:30 P M on Tuesday December 10 at the City Auditorium Bowie. Local veterans have signed up for membership in the old organization dating from 1899 and foreign service is required. The Bonus Bill will be discussed and local post officers will be elected.
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