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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
2
Dr. Robert M. Hutchins warns against fear driven by rumors and war talk urging steady policy. The piece questions Jackie Cooper’s plan to retire at 25 and argues wealth carries a duty to society through continued work and service.
Plans to raise rural teachers salaries and church programs to better compensate rural preachers are advancing. The aim is to attract trained leaders who will uplift communities through education and social moral support. Texas rural areas have produced great people, but migration to cities endangers fresh generations and old residents alike. The message calls for revival of rural life through improved opportunities and leadership.
A Wichita Falls Record News piece notes about 70 percent of Dallas County farms are Dallas owned, many run by town workers or tenants, blurring the city farmer divide. It argues the trend may improve farm life and city understanding, though some fear rural population decline.
The Eight Naval District warns that wearing any portion of a military uniform without authorization carries heavy penalties unless the wearer is an officer or enlisted member. The notice follows concerns about local high school girls in New Orleans using parts of uniforms and items brought back by friends and relatives.
Acting district legal officer Cdr. I N Klein notes the federal law on protecting uniforms. Convicted offenders face a fine up to 300 dollars or six months in jail or both. The statute permits wearing by Boy Scouts militia cadet corps and veterans at ceremonies but bans civilians from displaying insig nia of the armed forces.
Postoak residents note family visits across towns during the Thanksgiving holidays. Numerous local couples and their children traveled from Dallas Vernon Bowie Denton Wichita Falls Fort Worth Azle Fort Worth area to spend time with kin and attend church Davis. A teacher and parent volunteers hosted a Thanksgiving treat for students. John Brothers purchased the Younger place. Ollie Lemond and Harve Fry with families were among those returning home for the weekend.
A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs J W Chapman with Pat and Gertrude Chapmen visiting in Sparkman home on Sunday. Olan Cleveland left for Phoenix to take an executive post with an insurance firm. his family will join soon. Rev Thomas from Fort Worth preached at the Baptist church due to the pastor's illness. Mrs Ressa Brothers hosted relatives including Mrs R L Trew and Charlie Newton visiting from Gainesville and Oklahoma City.
Mrs. F. B. Wall visited her son Forest and family in Fort Valley Georgia during a family visit.
An advertisement touts RID MATIC as a rapid remedy for pains claimed to stem from neuritis and arthritis. It asserts fast results within a day, relief of burning passages, kidney cleansing of acids, and increased appetite and energy, noting 30 000 bottles sold and urging immediate purchase.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Medlin and Charles of Dallas visited Ms and Mrs Don Smith. Paul Teliaferré spent holidays in East Texas with relatives. Robert O Springfield and James Austin visited Uvalde with O C Davenport family in Batesville. Dale Bates, now in Bridgeport, spent Saturday here. Mrs. Douglas Byrd of Fort Worth and her parents hosted Thanksgiving. G H Hooker and Alexander with Mrs Flowers visited Nocona. Bill Biggerstaff from Colorado City spent weekend with W F Sorrells and relatives.
W F Sorrells was away Monday for a funeral in Electra while Monday Markham spent Thanksgiving in Dallas with her father E B Markham.
The text extols Christian Science as a scientific power of God that heals disease and overcomes evils, enriching lives. It promises clear explanation in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, available at Christian Science Reading Rooms worldwide.
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