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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1944
Page
2
Dr George Gallup director of the American Institute of Public Opinion reports that 60 percent of Americans read the Bible this year and 96 percent believe in God while about 30 million did not attend church in the last month. The poll also notes 42 percent skipped services in the four weeks prior.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Renfro Kirk 68 were held December 7 at the Baptist church with Rev. Marvin Kilgore and Rev. Pleas Warren officiating. Interment in Postoak cemetery. Survived by husband T. E. Kirk and five children all present. plus other relatives and friends. Also notes on Sgt Lewey A Deweber earning the Air Medal in England and multiple local wedding announcements and service updates. Readers see army updates, community ties, and social events in Postoak.
Park Springs girls beat Boyd 12 15 7 15 and then won at Rhome 14 16 12 15 with five players. Captains Marie Forsyth and LaVerne Earp led, while five players appeared. Upcoming games against Chico and Bridgeport at Park Springs. Also notes on Jerry Duck’s medical discharge, Willie Buckner’s injuries, and local visits.
John Wayne headlines a western feature as the film plays Sunday and the second Monday following a January 7 to 8 schedule. Local listings note the veteran star in a saddle bound showdown.
Mr and Mrs Roy Sanders announce their son Ensign Dean H Sanders has been promoted to Lieutenant jg He is stationed at Branson Field Pensacola Florida and has served since March 1942 The lieutenant is a Bowie High School and N T S T Gu graduate from Denton
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