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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1952
Page
1
A lengthy text fragment surveys local observations in Bowie including weather, demographics, poultry shows, wildlife sightings, and a Thanksgiving prayer. It references 1950 to 1952 housing, a Rhode Island red chicken prize, a tropical parrot near the Ivans farm, and a grateful Thanksgiving prayer about Bowie’s positives and contrasts with larger cities.
Several new oil ventures were started in Montague county during the past week. Wells include Eagle No. 3 Fenoglio near Montague and Mendota No. 2 Sappington completing in the conglomerate at 6260 feet. Frank Woods Associates tested No. 1 Sewell. other tests drill at various depths including Carmichael and Minor areas.
Bowie aims for a fifth straight win when it hosts Brock on Friday night December 12. Brock, Parker County defending Class B district champions, returns all five starters and beat Bowie 78 67 last season.
The Bowie Masonic Lodge shows off its newly purchased building with exterior renovations complete. Contractor Bert Cassle advances interior work on the upstairs hall set to host meetings in a few weeks. The revamped brick front enhances a historic local organization with lower floors housing Montague County functions.
John B. Nabers resigns after 35 years with the State Highway Department. L. B. Dean of Graham is named to succeed him, bringing over twenty years service and a record of good relations with county commissioners. Dean will oversee nine counties including Montague. He is 46 and a native of Anson, Jones County.
Bowie merchants will keep shops open until 8 30 PM Monday to serve shoppers attending the Santa Claus arrival event. Stores boast seasonal decorations and extra clerks through Christmas, providing late hours for holiday needs.
Vic Randolph of Service Pipe Line Co was elected president of the Methodist Men's Fellowship at the Monday meeting, succeeding L. D. Eakman. Lion Partridge was named vice-chairman. Burton Karsteter presented an unusual program featuring his dog Wags to illustrate spiritual discipline and obedience.
W A Brinkley announces a surplus stock liquidation sale at Brink's Shoe Store in Bowie starting Saturday at 9 am. Sales specialists Mr and Mrs Russell Teague aid the event, with incentives for the first 25 adults, car-number drawings, a Treasure Pot, and broad reductions on men and women shoes.
City Recorder Barney White stated there must not be any fireworks set off anywhere in Bowie, with a firm warning that the measure will not be tolerated and fines will follow.
Melvin Richardson heads Bowie Lions Club committees for annual Christmas program to aid the needy in Bowie and nearby areas. The Judge Roy Bean Court fundraiser invites public help to ensure baskets for children, with gifts collected by Lions James Zetzsche and Richardson and picked up for distribution on Christmas Eve. A Christmas dinner for the underprivileged is scheduled for December 18 at 7 00 p m at the Lions Den with transportation arranged by the Lions.
FBI arrested a youth in Oklahoma City on a federal charge for stealing a blue Ford owned by C. S. Henderson of Bowie. The vehicle was recovered and the youth held after crossing the state line into federal jurisdiction.
The 1953 Mercury is on display at Joe Overstreet Motor Company in Bowie drawing wide acclaim. Visitors are touring the showroom to view the new model unveiled on Wednesday and noting its impressive changes and features.
Bowie volunteers announce the 37th annual Christmas ball at City Auditorium basement, midnight to Thursday night December 25. Admission is $2 per couple. Stan's Orchestra of Fort Worth will provide music led by Frank Casco, TCU band director.
Thousands expected to fill Bowie for a city parade on Monday December 15 at 730 p.m. Santa and live reindeer will lead the procession with Bowie High School bands and decorated floats. Parade routes run from City Auditorium to Mason Street and Wise Street to the Christmas tree near Parker Food Store, all sponsored by the Bowie Chamber of Commerce.
G Doc Jackson chairs the budget committee with N B Gary and Gordon Heard to present the 1952-53 budget for approval or rejection by the Chamber of Commerce Board at the next regular meeting. Emphasis on local promotional activity and national reach includes a twelve page three color brochure with vital statistics.
Evans Motor Company showcases the new 1953 Ford lineup with Friday display. Manager Thomas Evans invites all to view the model year’s styling, engineering and safety features described as worth more to owners now and at resale.
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