Christmas notes and local happenings in Bowie Texas
Community letter reflects on holiday events in Bowie Texas including church anniversaries and a Santa festival. Mentions new calf births in E L Covey’s herd, local gift subscriptions, and visitors from Fort Worth and Honduras. Addresses rising paper costs and editorial plans on Christmas topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortorth
C. L. Richart
John Lee
Fort Worth
tar-Telegram
J. E. Casstevens
Bowie
Star-Teleu
Holiday Festival Draws 8000 in Bowie with Reindeer Sleigh
A Bowie Christmas event drew about 8000 attendees Monday night. The highlight was GantfOakiff’s Beautiful sleigh pulled by four live reindeer from Carothers Ranch. The parade featured a Bowie High School Band and the High Travel Club.
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Portnaffise
Bowie
GantfOakiff
Carothers Ranch
Golthwaite
Texas
Santa
Glenn Ixamons
Bowie ‘High
Thomas Evans
Carl Russell
Merchants Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Sam Lovette
C. of C
North Mason Cleaners Change of Ownership
Clay Turnbow and son Joe D Turnbow bought North Mason Cleaners from Claude Turnbow on Monday Dec 15 They bring Borger experience and Clyde previously operated in Bowie The new owners will keep the same trained staff and top quality service while seeking local residences to lease Claude and Mrs Turnbow will decide future plans
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Clay Turnbow
Joe D. Turnbow
North Mason Cleaners
Claude Turnbow
Borger
Mr. Turnbow
Bowie
Donald Monroe Training at Camp Roberts Cal
Pvt. Donald R. Monroe, son of Mr and Mrs R T Monroe of Bowie, attends Radio School training with the Tth Armored Division at Camp Roberts California. Monroe trains under the Army Division Faculty system in the advanced basic education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald R. Monroe
R. T. Monroe
Bowie
Tth Armored Division
Camp Roberts
California
Monroe
Army
Division
Four Feed Stores Close For December 24 25
In the News issue an ad lists K. and M Montague Farmer's Co Op Gregory Winn and Richardson Bros as closing all day Wednesday December 24 and Thursday December 25. Patrons are urged to secure feed needs by Tuesday December 23 afternoon.
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the News
Montague Farmer’s Co-Op
Gregory Winn
Richardson Bros
Drive Tonight and See The Many Lighted Christmas Scenes
Bowie this week glows with Christmas spirit as music tableaux manger scenes and colorful lighting brighten stores streets residences churches. Notable outdoor displays include the Lutheran church lawn the Paul Donald residence lawn and the Travel-In Motel with many other lit decorations across the city. Numerous church programs and Christmas trees fill the week with special music on Sunday.
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Bowie
Lutheran Church
Paul Donald
Bowie News Christmas Greetings From Local Staff
The Bowie News staff sends Christmas wishes to subscribers advertisers correspondents and friends. The message expresses peace and good will for all and thanks readers for their support. Signed by MR and MRS H I TROUT and several local names.
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Bowie News
Jackrabbits Reach Denton For Big Tournament
Bowie defeated Diamond Hill 90 to 20 in Monday action. Johnny Carver led Bowie with 22 points while center Temple Tucker was sidelined by illness. The Denton tournament features Crozier Ho Polly Fort H host teams and a Friday 8 p.m. kickoff with potential future matchups against Fire Bo Ponder and Plano.
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Peinst
Diamond Hill
Bowie
Johnny Carver
Temple ‘Tucker
Unusual Messages In This Bowie News Issue
The Bowie News highlights varied messages for Christmas greetings and shopping tips. It notes merchandise that may aid last minute Christmas purchases and emphasizes neighborly goodwill in a festive, friend-to-friend tone.
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Bowie
Bowie News
Montague County Leads North Texas in Oil Activity
Montague County shows unprecedented oil field momentum with about twenty rigs within six miles of Bowie. Blackwell Oil of Cushing plans at least two wells, staking No. 1 Fenoglio and No. 2 Fenoglio in Montague area. Producers include Jameson and Strawn sands, with new wildcat tests southeast of Bowie and multiple crews active nearby.
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Tague County
North Texas
Bowie
Blackwell Oilpany
Cushing
Okla
Montague
W. R. Kelly
Blackwell
J. B. Collier
Jameson
Strawn
Joe Resineck
Ringgold
Stoneburg
Derrick
Mendota Company
John B. Hunt
Queen’s Peak
Jack Grace
Lee
Bowie Lake
Stewart
S. E
Bay Petroleum
Ford
Christmas Concert at High School Auditorium
A Christmas season program will be held at the High School Auditorium at 8 p.m. featuring an a cappella chorus. The event invites all to attend as the group presents carols and announces the coronation of Sweetheart and newMiss.
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Clude
M Brough
Late closing for most stores until Christmas
The Bowie News reports that most stores will stay open late through the Christmas season with extended hours announced by local merchants. Stores will offer shopping convenience and promotions as the holidays approach.
Fire causes about $3,000 damage at Watkins home
A fire at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Watkins at 301 East Elba Street caused about 3000 dollars in damage. The blaze started from a gas stove around 11 a m and firemen arrived to prevent spread. Insurance covered the loss.
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E. M. Watkins
East
Elba Street
Atlantic City visitor visits mother in town
Buddy Jeffries from Atlantic City spent the week visiting his mother Mrs. W. L. Jeffries. He was seen around town with friends and enjoyed local gatherings.
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Buddy Jeffries
Atlantic City
W. L. Jeffries
Broken Homes and Cars Linked to Juvenile Delinquency
County Attorney Boyd Barjenbruch told Bowie Rotarians that in Montague County most juvenile delinquents come from broken homes or where a boy has unrestricted use of a car. He cited over a million juveniles aged 5 to 17 and urged parental oversight and limits on driving to curb crime.
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Montague County
Bowie Rotarians
Boyd Barjenbruch
Barjenbruch
R. V. Garrett
Bartenbruch
Roof Collapse During Remodeling At Rhyne Building
Part of a wall and most of the roof of the J. W. Rhyne Wholes Co building next to the Bowie News on Smythe Street collapsed Monday while workers cleared debris for remodeling. No injuries or fire. Debris moving is blamed. operations at the adjacent offices and stock rooms continued.
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J. W. Rhyne
J. W. Rhyne Whale Company
Bowie Nwes
Smythe Street
Rhyne Wholesale Co
Heard's Attend 1953 GE Preview in Dallas
Emin and Gordon Heard traveled to Dallas for a General Electric Dealers meeting. They previewed GE’s 1953 appliance line featuring new ranges and several changes and improvements across the lineup.
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Emin
Gordon Heard
Dallas
General Electric Dealers
G. E
Mrs Willett Hosts Guests From Greely California
Mrs. A W Willett received Mr and Mrs B J Adams of Greely California as Sunday visitors at her home.
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A. W. Willett
B. J. Adams
Greely
California
Bowie High Youth Awarded Registered Calves
Jimmy Kistler a Bowie High School junior son of Mr and Mrs Art Kistler Newport won a Sears Foundation essay contest on Milk Production as a 4 H club member. He received a registered Jersey heifer and a registered Jersey bull yearling for his excellent essay in the Newport 4 H club entry supervised by K M Shackelford in the vocational agriculture department.
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Jimmy Kistler
Bowie
Art Kistler
Newport
Sears Foundation
Newport Club
Jimmy
K. M. Shackelford
Bowie High Vocational Agriculture Department
Star of the Silent Night Cantata at Methodist Church
First Methodist Church holds a 5 p m vesper service Sunday featuring the cantata Star of the Silent Night and invites the public. New Year's Eve includes a 7 p m family night dinner recreation and a devotional led by Mrs. Harry Deaver, followed by the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
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First Methodist
Harry Deaver
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E. L. Covey
Bowie Sunday School Men’s
Joshua
Hs Son
C of Cellows
North
Texas Safety Council
F. E. Blacken
Tela Raiload Company
Honduras
E. Blackmon
Yuletide
Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Newyork
U. S
Future Farmers of America Club
Donald Brooks
Jerry Hall
Dean Wood
Jean Richardson
Donald Monroe
Calif
H. I. Trout
Ramona Henry
Mary Dutton
Connie Murray
Glenn Wilson
Bill Teas
Dave Germany
Jackrabbits
Denton
Wayne Turner
N. Texas
Frank Wood Associates Inc. Et al
Sewell
Sanders Field
The
Cea
G. E. Prevue
Curtis Latham
Max
Pat
Bowie High
Methodist Church
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