Warning to Bowie milk producers on dirty milk handling
Local dairy officials urge farmers to improve milk quality as part of the Farm Defense Program. Steps include clean milking facilities, sterilized pails, chlorine wash, udder hygiene, filtered milk, sanitary strainers, and rapid cooling to prevent disease and ensure human consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Montague Dairy Products Company
Bowie
E. W. Daley
Mr. Daley
Texas
College Station
Ginning in Montague County Drops From 1940 Levels
A census report shows 2,741 bales of cotton ginned in Montague County through December, down from 4,017 bales in the same period in 1940. Special agent L Jack Crownover notes the lower Ginnings.
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Montague
L. Jack Crownover
Bowie Clinic and Hospital Notes
Patients admitted during the week include Mrs. B. L. Cox, Mrs. Ike Mitchell, and Frank Kirby. Discharges list Mrs. A. M. Drummond, Sue Weatherford, Mrs. C. O. Young and her son Charles Edward, Mrs. Ike Mitchell and her son John Ike, F. L. Bailey, Mrs. Frank Biggar, Mrs. B. L. Cox and son J. C., and Mrs. S. P. Hays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Cox
Ike Mitchell
Frank Kirby
A.M. Drummond
Sue Weatherford
C. O. Young
Charles Edward
John Ike
F. L. Bailey
Frank Biggar
J. C
S. P. Hays
Bowie Fire Department Christmas Dance at Armory Hall
The Bowie Fire Department announces its annual Christmas Dance at Armory Hall on Christmas night starting at 9 p.m. Gordon Shay and his Swingsters will supply the music. Tickets are on sale this week with proceeds benefiting the department.
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Bowie Fire Department
Armory Hall
Gordon Shay
Four Rabbits On All-Star Team
Bowie High School Jack Rabbits dominate the District 11- A all district football selections per Wichita Falls Record-News survey. Pat Wright captain and Bowie quarterback earns third all district nod. brother Mike Wright also honored. Other first team picks include Bobby Woodall end Paul White at right halfback with Shropshire, Crain, and Morrow among listed positions. Bowie places no second team picks. honorable mentions include Brown Aldridge Swann and Coyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie High School
Wichita Falls Record-News
Record- News
Pat Wright
Bowie
Mike
Bobby Woodall
Paul White
Jones
Saint Jo
Crenshaw
Nocona
Crain
M. Wright
Cmter
Slate
Jacksboro
George
Newcastle
Woodall
P. White
Shropshie
White
Morrow
Brown
Aldridge
Swann
Coyle
Perkins-Timberlake Rewards Staff With Christmas Bonus
Donald Mann announces a Christmas bonus for all Perkins-Timberlake Company store employees. Those with over one year receive a week’s salary, while staff with less than a year receive one and a half weeks. R M Tittle confirms the bonus applies to all Perkins-Timberlake stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Mann
Perkins-Timberlake Company
R. M. Tittle
Perkins-Timberlake
Rotary Club Christmas Party Held At Morrow's Coffee Shop
The Rotary Club hosted a Christmas banquet for Rotary Anns and guests at Morrow's Coffee Shop on Wednesday at 7 30. A four course turkey dinner was served amid festive red tapers garlands and ornaments. President Henry T Ayres welcomed members and urged introductions of guests. Mrs Mark Campbell sang two numbers and Rev A J Quinn presented gifts. Toys collected were donated to the Lions Club Christmas tree. Miss Mary Dell Ewell received a gifts for the club’s sweetheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Rotary Anns
Morrow
Henry T. Ayres
Helen Hale
Mark Campbell
A. J. Quinn
Lions Club
Mary Dell Ewell
Fellowship Banquet Hosted by First Baptist and W M A
The annual Fellowship banquet of the Young Peoples Department and the W M A was held at the First Baptist church Tuesday night. About fifty young people from city churches attended and enjoyed a Christmas tree bed with gifts. Guests opened gifts and set them aside to be distributed to Bowie youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Department
The
First Baptist Church
W.M.A
Bowie
Winder No. 1 Oil Well Sets Texas Producing Pace
A Montague county wildcat, Continental Oil Co. No. 1 Winder east of Stoneburg near Bowie, flowed 454 barrels in initial test at 6,233 to 6,243 feet through Caddo lime perforations. The well later tested 464 barrels in 24 hours on a quart inch choke, prompting plans for nearby drilling and a potential new field expansion. Continental has also staked the No. 1 J. F. Yowell near Storeburg with a well expected soon between Winder and Turner discovery wells six miles north of Bowie. Hults and Owen No. 1 A. Brite west of Bowie drilled to 5,500 feet, yielding salt water and heavy oil-cut mud in a 30 minute drill-stem test. Continental test east of Bowie reported idle.
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Montague County
Continental Oil Co. No
Winder
Stoneburg
Bowie
North Texas
Railroad Commission
Continental
J. F. Yowell
Storeburg
Hults
Owen
A. Brite
Vesper Service Planned by First Baptist Choir
The choir and other departments of the First Baptist Church will present a vesper service of carols Sunday afternoon at 5 o clock. Everyone is urged to come and join in singing the traditional Christmas music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Piptist Church
Mrs Dodsworth Spends Thursday in Fort Worth
Mrs. C. J. Dodsworth spent Thursday in Fort Worth visiting relatives and handling errands. She appeared in good spirits and was seen at several downtown shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Dodsworth
Fort Worth
Bowie Schools Close For Christmas Holidays
Bowie public schools shut today for Christmas per Supt. W B Alexander with classes resuming Friday January 2. The First National Bank Post Office and most Bowie businesses close Christmas day. The Bowie News will publish Tuesday next week and distribute Wednesday to aid last minute greetings and shopping tips. Advertisers urged to submit copy early to fit four days of work into two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
W. B. Alexander
First National Bank
Jackrabbits Open Season with Two Losses to Indians
The Jackrabbits fell to the Har din Junior College Indians of Wichita Falls 37 to 28 in the A team game with Pat Wright scoring 12 points and Chuck Lawley adding 10. The B team was beaten 32 to 9. They then lost 41 to 25 at Decatur Baptist College IrIans, and will be idle until conference play resumes January 9 versus Saint Jo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie High School
Fast Company
Hardin Junior College Indians
Wichita Falls
Pat Wright
Chuck Lawley
Indians
Decatur
Decatur Baptist College Iriians
Saint Jo Here
Bowie Nears Quota of 1000 for Red Cross War Relief Fund
Bowie and Montague county push to meet a 3000 dollar county goal for the Emergency War Relief Fund as World War II mobilization gathers pace. The drive opened Wednesday with 819 dollars collected. local leaders urge every resident, including students and hair nickels donors, to contribute promptly to top the quota.
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Bowie
Red Cross War Relief Fund
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Th Chamber of Commerce
Watson
Sam Lovette
C. A. Wilson
Henry Moore
W. B. Brice
M. Perry
N. B. Gary
T. P. Evans
Harve Ratliff
Glen Trout
Clarence Newsome
Ted Daley
Lee Hunter
H. N. Dearmore
Montague County
Dearmore
Europe
F. P. Martin
Red Cross
War Relief Fund
Bowie Guards Called Out In Texas Defense Drill
The Bowie company of the Texas Defense Guard was summoned at 11 p.m. after four siren blasts. Guardsmen responded immediately for a drill. officials said there was no immediate danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie Company
Texas Defense Guard
Wis
Pre-School Children Present Christmas Program at City Auditorium
Pre-School Children performed a Christmas program Tuesday evening in the City Auditorium. The South Ward playground group aided with the choir. Participants included Charlotte Ann Lakey Judy Schoelmann Robert Speaks Rex Moss Ruth Moss Cameron Kay Prince Frances Foster Martha Ellen Campbell Billie Mae Case Mary Nell Lee Bill Saunders Sue Henning Harrell Kirby Johan Prestwood Louise Saunders Larry Hickey Dale Simpkins Martha Ann Synders Chas Kilcrease Jessie Parl Harding and Mary Lou Saunders directed by Mrs H Garvin assisted by Miss Perl Denning.
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City
South Ward
Charlotte Ann Lakey
Judy Schoelmann
Robert Speaks
Rex Moss
Ruth Moss
Cameron Kay Prince
Frances Foster
Martha Ellen Campbell
H. Garvin
Perl Denning
Ruby Tucker
Billie Mae Case
Mary Nell Lee
Bille Saunders
Sue Henning
Harrell Kirby
Johan Prestwood
Louise Saunders
Larry Hickey
Dale Simpkins
Martha Ann Synders
Chas Kilcrease
Jessie Parl Harding
Mary Lou Saunders
Community Christmas Tree Tonight in Bowie City Auditorium
Children in and around Bowie will be remembered at the final Community Christmas Tree and party at 7 30 p m in the City Auditorium. Lions Club sponsors with help from various groups. Old Santa Claus to attend and distribute gifts from a large tree laden with toys and clothing. A program is planned and the public is invited. Additional donors to the Lions Club Christmas fund listed.
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Bowie
City Auditorium
Lions Club
Santa Claus
The
Fey -Atey Ches
S. Daube & Co
Poorkins-Timberlake
Marchman’s
Seseke
Charles Smith
Paso
Lions Club Ends Contest With Party At Morrow's Grill
The Lions Club marked the close of their attendance drive with a turkey dinner and Christmas party at Morrow's Grill. Ladies night featured, two contest groups and the Cowmilkers entertaining the Stonecutters as the losing penalty. Fifty three members and guests attended. T. H. Yarbrough spoke, Margart Lee played piano, and a patriotic sing was led by Doc Jackson. A fire loss settlement was reached and repairs planned. The board met at President Glen Trout's home with refreshments served by Mrs. Trout. Directors present included Trout, Bryan, McDonald, Brooks, Gregory, Precis, Hoeldtke, Henderson, Ratliff, Parks, Eakman, Bradley and Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Morrow’s Grill
T. H. Yarbrough
Margart Lee
Lion Doc Jackson
Glen Trout
Trout
Mr. Trout
M. A. Bryan
Thurman McDonald
Howadi Brooks
Earl Gregory
Marvin Precis
Fred Hoeldtke
LaGrande Henderson
Harve Ratliff
Ike Parks
L. D. Eakman
Gayle Bradley
H. M .Moore
Chamber of Commerce Cancels Austin Highway Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce met Monday night and, on the State Highway Department request for national defense needs, decided not to send the highway committee to Austin on December 22. The local chamber will not pursue the proposed Jacksboro highway project at this time.
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Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Department
Nationa Defense
Austin
Chamber of
Cobberee
Forrour
Jacksboro
Bowie Boys In War Zone
Bowie and community with hundreds in Army Navy and Marine units report no known fatalities as government releases casualty lists pause. Missing include Bobby Huff from Navy four years believed aboard Arizona. Joseph Harris Navy Pacific card says OK. James C Solomon 20 months in service not heard from. Bethel Walter Bellevue killed in Pacific. relatives notified.
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Pearl Harbor
Joe Harris
Joseph Harris
Navy
Pacific
O.K
James C. Solomon
Oklahoma
Bonnie Solomon
Cotton Marketing Quotas Approved in Montague County
Farmers in Montague County approve 1942 cotton marketing quotas by 437 to 27, a record margin indicating broad support. National totals pending but early returns show about 88 percent approval. Quotas limit 1942 crop to roughly 11 million bales, promising stable prices via loan levels. Community committeemen to be elected December 19, 1941 in Saint Jo, Prairie Valley, Ringgold, Mallard, and Bowie. Local officials urge farmer turnout amid wartime AAA role.
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Montague County
Montague
Montigue
Saint Jo
Prairie Valley
Church
Ringgold
Mallard
Sore
Bowie City Auditorium
AAA
Turning point in World War I reported on two fronts
The piece notes Britain claims Axis forces in Africa retreating and Soviet radio reporting chaotic Nazi disarray. It also mentions Russian and Pacific fronts, the Hawaii command shake up, Japs losses, and censorship debates as broader wartime context.
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Europe
Great Britain
North
Africa
Sov
Adolf Hitler
Libya
Theen
Russia
Napoleon
Ard Redvarymen
Pacific Ocean
Guam
Midway
Wake Islands
United States
Wake
Ralio
Navy
Frank Knox
Pacific Fleet
H. E. Kimmell
C. W. Nimitz
Walter Short
Hawaiian Department
Delos Emmons
F. L. Martin
Air Force
Hawaii
C. L. Tinker
Knox
U. S
Maxim Litvinoff
Hong Kong
Seige
Hitler
Cens Congress
Natios
Byron
Associa Press
Billy Jackson Enlists in Army Air Corps Training
Billy Jackson son of Mr and Mrs G Doc Jackson enlists in the Army Air Corps and begins training as an aircraft mechanic at Sheppard Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Jackson
G. Doc Jackson
Enlis
Army Air Corps
Sheppard Field
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Winder No
Baptist Church
J. T. Lawson
State Board of Medical Examiners
State Medical Association
R. L. Burgess
Laredo
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