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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1936
Page
5
Poem urging readers to give to Bowie with cheer and the promise that generosity returns fourfold. It stresses that even a small gift or a cheery smile can come back to the giver in a larger, better way, and that the act is the best thing to do.
The Fort Worth Press notes a shift in its stance on government finance citing Texas state departments collecting taxes and issuing licenses. It highlights centralized purchasing and budgeting reforms in Kentucky under Governor Chandler, portraying a move toward private sector efficiency in public administration.
The state has reduced its $25,000,000 debt by $10,000,000 in a year and repealed a state sales tax. Kentucky now claims ready administrative setup to participate effectively in federal social security funding. Officials say ordinary methods replaced patronage driven governance, with few exceptions among disgruntled politicians.
A reflective note from the Logan W. Banner honors countless unknown workers who support famous figures. It argues that nations rise on daily unseen labor rather than lone celebrated acts, praising the millions who push others forward.
Marlin Texas December 6 Senator Tom Connally will discuss The Next Session of Congress on December 16 from 9 30 to 9 45 PM over Station WFAA Dallas He will address measures likely to arise when Congress convenes January 5 He is a key Democrat on Finance Judiciary and Foreign Relations Committees and chairs a subcommittee that drafted a bill on war profits.
Funeral services for Mrs Kate Shannon and her daughter Miss Clemmie Shannon were held Monday at Brushy Cemetery with Rev. A C Turner presiding. Both buried at the same hour. Mrs Shannon born Selma 1881. Clemmie 33 born Frederick Oklahoma. survived by Mable Summers Bethany Okla Elmer Shannon Oklahoma City Willie Shannon Crafton Tex Jessie Shannon Sherman Tex and others.
Perkins Timberlake Co announces Christmas bonuses for long term Bowie Wichita Falls Vernon Electra Haskell Decatur Texas and Ardmore Frederick Oklahoma store employees. One week’s pay for employees with a year or more, half a week for those employed six months, cash before Christmas for gift shopping. Bonuses are employee benefits not gifts from the stores.
A poem warning readers about fatal traffic accidents involving children. It laments a young boy struck and killed by a motorist and urges drivers to watch for little ones in city streets. The piece emphasizes communal responsibility and guilt through a grieving speaker who imagines themselves in the boy’s family.
Janet Gaynor asserts her Martha in Ladies in Love is the most human and realistic part of her career. The Twentieth Century Fox romance features Loretta Young Constance Bennett Simone Simon and Don Ameche and opens at the Ritz Theatre with a Saturday prevue.
Jamie Greenwood and Adrian Ridinger were in Fort Worth for business purposes during the visit. The report notes their presence in the city but provides limited additional details on activities or outcomes.
The Future Home Makers of America present the three act comedy Bashful Baby on Wednesday night December 16 at 7 30 at the summer home of Mrs Matilda Matthews Cast includes Robert Downing Helen Norwood and Wanda Underwood with a large supporting ensemble The play blends light romance and humor and admission is ten or twenty cents Everybody is urged to attend.
The 1937 Bowie Red Cross Roll Call, directed by Judge Earl C. Fitts and chaired locally by Mrs. Angove, reports Team No. 2 leading by four with Dreyfuss and Posey securing fifty five members. Miss Benson and Miss Horn win three year service honors. 100 percent markers include Sinclair Prairie office and several local businesses and residents.
Readable fragments mention Y Cosby Opal Barker Claudia Pierce J W Chancellor Homer B Latham Donald Kearby Donald T Clarence Newson Arthur Keeling Dallas Lone Star Gas Co Howard Brooks. Details unclear due to damaged text.
The East Ward P T A met Friday with Mrs. Dallas McLemore presiding. Plans included Christmas treats for children and hosting the County Council meeting on Monday December 7. Mrs. F J Dixon reviewed Parent Education while the first grade won a vote prize among many members and guests.
Next Tuesday December 15 two key bouts headline the City Auditorium show. Eddie O'Shea faces Buck Whitt in a best two of three main event, followed by the return of Blacksmith Smith and Sammy George for a Canada vs local clash. Local preliminaries and a potential four round boxing match with Wild Bill Kemp are planned. Ticket prices: men 35c, ladies 25c, children 15c.
Rip Dial, superintendent of the Austin Road Company, stayed Friday night in Bowie while en route from Little Rock, Arkansas to Wichita Falls.
The First Presbyterian Church of Bowie invites citizens to a 3 30 pm service on December 13 to install Rev B B Breitenhirt as local pastor. Dr Frank C Brown of Dallas will preach, with Dr Herbert S Sointendent of Home in Dallas Presbytery and others participating. A vested choir will perform.
John W. Landers 71 pioneer of Montagee county died from blood poisoning after midnight Saturday. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Forestburg Methodist Church by Rev. George F. Kornegay. Burial followed in Perryman Cemetery near Forestburg. Born April 16, 1865 near Forestburg, he lived and married there. Survived by his wife, 20 children, 41 grandchildren, and five acontinaile. Landers was a farmer stockman and also tied to a Forestburg garage and mercantile store.
Bob Vemeter, a St Louis steeple jack, dangled two hours from a 200 foot smokestack on a granite brewery while his rope or seat failed. Rescue crews lowered him to safety after the perilous ordeal.
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