Bowie Citizens Rally to The Defense of City and Country
Bowie citizens meet with Mayor J C McNatt to organize protection for the power light and water system during wartime with Japan Germany and Italy. A defense committee is formed and fire siren signals are established for emergencies with cautions to stay clear of active fires and obey ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
America
Japan
Germany
Italy
J. C. McNatt
Co. B
111Th Engineers
Camp Bowie
City Auditorium
Henry ™ Loore
A. A. Sadler
Texas Defense Guard
Tandy Welch
O. W. Watson
Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Alexander
Fire Department
Fiame Defense Guard
McNatt
Texas Delegation Passes War Resolution
The Texas delegation in the U S House unanimously approved a resolution denouncing Japan s attack on U S forces while peace talks were ongoing and pledging unwavering support to the President as Commander in Chief during this grave crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
House of Representatives
Japan
United States
Congress of the United States
Oil activity in Bowie area shows no progress this week
No outstanding oil activity reported in Bowie. Gulf test well on the Borden ranch is considered a failure while Continental No. 1 Winder north of Bowie has not produced. Drilling begins at Continental No. 1 Mueller, a 7000 foot test, and an offset to Turner discovery near Bowie has been staked. Mr and Mrs Bob White visited Wichita Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Borden Ranch
Mueller
Turner Discovery
Comanche Indians Wallop Bowie 20-0 Bi District Title
Comanche dominated Bowie 20 to 0 on the Bowie High field to claim bi district honors and advance to regional play against Stamford. Coker led the attack with repeated long gains and two rushing touchdowns, while the Indians totaled 231 yards from scrimmage and 15 first downs. Bowie managed 73 yards and eight first downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Indians
Bowie
South
Bowie High School
Coker
Stamford
Comanche
Jckrabbits
Williams
Munroe
Wright
Abel Cline
Jackrabbit
Indians
Rabbits
Pat Wright
Cline
Spears
Monroe
Bowie Pepee
Meanest Man Steals Kiddie Christmas Money
The Lions Club Christmas bottle at Shamburger Lumber Co. office lost several dollars in small change last Friday. Lee Hunter, manager, described the theft with strong language.
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Bowie
Lions Club
Shamburger Lumber Co
Lee Hunter
Hunter
Golden Gloves Tournament in Bowie This January
The Bowie Boys' Club and the Service Club sponsor a Golden Gloves event at City Auditorium with finals on January 16. Amateurs aged 16 and up may enter via the Recreation office. Weigh classes span 112 pounds to 175 pounds and over. Winners advance to the District bout at Wichita Falls January 20 to 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Service Club
City Auditorium
Recreation Office
Recreation Center
Wichita Falls
Recreation Department
Red Cross Drive in Bowie Surpasses Pace of 600 Goal
The Red Cross Roll Call in Bowie is complete with a quota of 600 and contributions totaling 427.95. Lam Lovette chaired the drive and Mrs L H Angove was listed among contributors. See Red Cross on Page Eight.
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Red Cross Drive
Red Cross
Bowie
Lam Lovette
L. H. Angove
Hetty
Bowie Clinic and Hospital Notes
Admitted: Mrs. A. M. Drum mond, Mrs. Frank Biggar, Sue Harris, Sue Weatherford. Birth: a son Charles Edward to Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Young of Ringgold. Dismissals: several Bowie residents including Mrs. R. C. Reed and Mrs. James H. Williams, plus Evelyn Joyce Carlisle, Ringgold’s Mrs. C. O. Young, and John Wiest of Montague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Drummond
Bowie
Frank Biggar
Sue Harris
E. P. Harris
Sue Weatherford
A. W. Weatherford
Charles Edward
C. O. Young
Ringgold
R. C. Reed
James H. Williams
C. A. Shaver
L. C. Parr
W.L. Carlisle
Evelyn Joyce
C. O. Young and Son
John Wiest
Montague
Sadler Addresses Christian Church in Montague County
Dr. M. E. Sadler president of Texas Christian University will speak at the Montague County Christian Association’s first meeting in Nocona on Sunday December 14 at 3 PM. The event unites First Christian churches of Bowie Ringgold and Nocona to form four yearly gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Sadler
Texas Christian University
Disciples of Christ
New County Association
Nocona
Montague County
Bowie Fire Department Answers Five Alarms in Two Days
The Bowie Fire Department answered five alarms over Friday and Saturday, a record for the period. The first alarm came shortly after 1 a.m. Friday at the Walthall building. Two more Friday alerts were grass fires, while Saturday yielded two more grass fires.
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Bowie Fire Department
Bowie
Walthall
Claude Sigmon Killed in Amarillo Wreck Near Dumas
Claude Sigmon of Amarillo died in a head on collision near Dumas on Wednesday at 3 00 p m Two other persons also died in the crash He is survived by his mother wife two sons and nine siblings Funeral services will be held in Amarillo today with burial from the home of Mrs Rex Calloway here His sisters Mrs Whitley Mrs Cooper and daughter Mrs Shaw are visiting their mother Mrs Sigman who has been ill for several days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Sigmon
Amarillo
M. A. Sigmon
Rex Calloway
Dumas
Whitley
Bowie Jackrabbits Open Cage Season
Bowie High School starts basketball with about 30 players under coaches J. D. Stine and Dan Rhome. Key players include Pat Wright and Bob Woodall. District 11-A will split into north and south halves for the 1941-42 season with Bowie, Nocona, Saint Jo and Henrietta in the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie High School
J. D. Stine
Dan Rhome
Pat Wright
Bob Woodall
Paul White
G. H. Hickman
Jim Williams
Herbert Arledge
H. L. Swann
Travis Underwood
Horace Bridgewater
Kenneth Shockley
Cottontail
Clydell Bell
J. C. Gossett
J. D. Faulkenberry
Cecil Adkins
Bob Byas
Bowie
Nocona
W. B. Alexander
Saint Jo
Henrietta
Jacksboro
Newcastle
Bridgeport
Decatur
P 2
Sport
Bowie Woman Becomes Young Grandmother at 36
Mrs. Leslie Parker of Bowie reportedly becomes the area’s youngest grandmother at age 36. Her 6.5 pound granddaughter arrived on her son Travis and daughter in law’s Hobbs New Mexico residence, blessing the family on her birthday.
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Bowie
Leslie Parker
Heaven
Travis Parker
Hobbs, N. M
Large Sum Spent On County Schools In 1940 41
Montague county spent 246 645 74 on public education for 1940 41 per J A Fanning county superintendent with local taxes 59 893 24 and state aid 118 462 50 the term averaged 174 days the longest in county history transportation tuition and salary aid funded the rest of the budget the 1941 42 term aims to improve further as legislature acted and local tax collection is set to rise to 74 444 05 the note excludes independent district taxes and notes expected full state aid.
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Montague County
J. A. Fanning
Fanning
Communiques Say Jap Invasion Halted and Sunk Battleship
Hunters kill seven of fourteen rattlers on D. E. McDonald ranch near Stoneburg three miles northwest of Bowie. The largest snake measures five feet nine and a half inches with fifteen rattles. Amid Pearl Harbor news, Americans rally to support the war effort and buy defense bonds as Congress declares war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pardner
S. M. Prater Ranch
Stoneburg
Bowie
D. E. McDonald and Sons
Floyd
David
McDonald
Gossett votes for war against Japan in 1941 speech
Rep Ed Gossett of Wichita Falls and Texas 13th District voted for a declaration of war against Japan after the Pearl Harbor attack. He released a prepared statement praising wartime resolve and noting Americans have faced great sacrifice to defend liberty and decency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gossett
Wichita Falls
House of Representatives
Japan
Hawaii
Gossett
Lions Club Seeks Donations For Christmas Tree Drive
The Lions Club collects donations for the annual Christmas tree for Bowie area underprivileged children. Donors include Coca Cola Co and Mrs W H Denson. contributions pass through Glenn Troutt Fred Hoeldtke and Ike Parks. Call reports to LaGrande Henderson G L Griffin Thurman Parker or M A Bryan. Club contemplates building status after fire damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lions Club
Bowie
Glenn Troutt
Fred Hoeldtke
Ike Parks
Coca-Cola Co
W. H. Denson
Just A Friend
T .E. Lundy
Wichita
LaGrande Henderson
G. L. Griffin
Thurman Parker
M. A. Bryan
More Subscriptions Added to The Bowie News
Subscriptions and renewals for The Bowie News rolled in during the past week. Names include J. W. Whitman and Mrs. Sue Denham of Bowie, W. W. Williams, B. C. Bowden, Stella Wilson, L. O. Miller, Mrs. M. F. Mitchell, Bob White, Mrs. Thomas Dutton, Fred Gardner, and many others from Bowie and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie News
J. W. Whitman
Sue Denham
Mason
W. W. Williiams
B. C. Bowden
Mason Will Knanow
J. T. Wetsel
Stella Wilson
W. J. Linnen
L. O. Miller
Live Oak
M. F. Mitchell
Bob White
City
Thomas Dutton
Fred
Calif
J. B. Lewis
E. Wise
G. L. Jeffries
Ethel Lankford
P. F. Hustead
R. L. Warren
Bellevue
C. C. McNatt
W. S. Burgnes
Jess Whatley
Wise Street paving project starts in Bowie
The Wise Street paving project begins with work to start Monday December 15. It is sponsored by the City of Bowie WPA and the Texas Highway Department, costing over 47000 dollars. The job will run five to six months and employ 35 to 80 workers with WPA labor and supervision. Jack Simpson leads the construction effort with Douglas Moody as general foreman.
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Wise Street
J. C. McNatt
Bowie
WPA
Texas Highway Department
Jack Simpson
State Highway Department
Herbert N. B. Rolls
David Seitz
Douglas N. Moody
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S.A
de. M.E. Sadler
Golden Gloves
Sadler
All
Marine Corps
Congress
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Canada
China
Netherlands
Dutch East Indies
Australia
South Africa
Nicaraugua
Honduras
Panama
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
Armed Services
Rep
W.P.A
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