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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
1
The Bowie public schools closed Wednesday due to influenza which has felled one third of students and part of the faculty. Supt W B Alexander and Mrs Alexander are ill. The board may delay reopening beyond January 2 if conditions do not improve, while rural schools have not yet closed per county official J A Fanning.
A community fund drive led by the Lions Club to aid underprivileged children neared its target this week with numerous donors listed. Contributions totaled 279.00 from individuals and local businesses including M Johnson 10.00 and Bowie News 0.00 among many others.
Daube's announces a Christmas bonus for regular staff and gifts for employees who worked through the holidays. Clyde Wilson of Sunset, former Sunset postmaster, was in Bowie on business Wednesday afternoon.
Morris Chick Thompson 34, of Bowie, died Thursday after oil stove explosion during a Christmas party prep at Boat and Gun Club building. He jumped into Lake Bowie to extinguish flames, later died of complications. funeral at First Baptist Church pending sister’s arrival. survived by wife, parents, siblings, and other relatives. The clubhouse burned.
The Bowie Lions Club will host a community Christmas tree event at the City Auditorium Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Proceeds help underprivileged children and aim to raise the $300 goal with support from local businesspeople and residents.
Montague hosts 98 4-H members and sponsors for Achievement Day in the District Court room. Officers elected include Paul Haupt president Bonita Betty Lou Ritchie vice president and Dawes Harnden secretary. Belcherville boys and girls win plaque for best enrollment turnout. Demonstrations and a clothing show precede pins and remarks by County Extension Agents.
Mr and Mrs John Holland of Mallard were in Bowie Tuesday afternoon for Christmas shopping.
Mr and Mrs Harve Miller of Lake Valley visited shopkeepers here Thursday afternoon, sharing greetings and local chatter with merchants.
J. W. Lewis former Bowie High School principal resigns to serve as temporary clerk in the local Post Office. Postmaster H. F. Robinson is mobilized with the Bowie National Guard Company and will depart for Camp Bowie December 28. H. L. Turns as Assistant Postmaster oversees the office in Robinson’s absence.
The Bowie Jackrabbits under Coach Dutch Schneider rose from a weak start in 1938 to Class A District No 11 and No 12 bi district champions. They compiled 21 wins 7 losses 2 ties, outscored opponents 648 to 203 over three years, averaging 21.5 points to 6.7 with 15 scoreless games in 30. Twenty one players contributed, but 19 seniors played their last game against Chillicothe leaving a lineup gap.
Without star quarterback Pat Wright Bowie battles Chillicothe for three quarters and a 0-0 deadlock before Chillicothe scores on quick drives. Tommy Ayres leads Bowie defense while Kerr and Hopkins tally for the Eagles. Crowds of hundreds travel from Bowie as bands from four towns march in and Vernon broadcasts cover the game.
Mr and Mrs J R Hays of east of Sunset stopped in Bowie on a Wednesday afternoon to sell eggs and buy groceries, stopping at local shops.
Miss Lillian Phillips a Bowie real estate broker had her car plunge into icy creek waters on the Bowie Fort Worth highway. Passers by found her unconscious and Highway Patrolmen Howell and Dobbs reached the scene after a 15 mile trek. She was treated at Bowie hospital and released. Wendell McClelland and Edison Reddy aided in the rescue.
A Christmas vesper service will be presented at the First Methodist Church on Sunday December 22 from 4 30 to 5 30 under the direction of Mrs Willy S Young. The public is invited. The program includes hymns carols anthems solos and readings with organ preludes and postludes provided by Burgess Funeral Home.
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Coe Jr of Fort Worth returned home Thursday after a two week visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Coe. Miss Louise Coe accompanied them to spend the holidays.
County Agent Arvie S Elliott said incomplete returns from Montague Grayson and Cooke counties indicate approval of creating the Upper Red Elm Soil Conservation District. Montague showed about 80 percent favorable as votes from all counties hint at a regional victory despite bad weather and a lighter turnout.
A drill at John Bullard west offset to Owen Hults No 1 Tucker discovery northwest of Bowie was swabbing late Thursday and showing producer potential. Mallard test logs report oil-stained conglomerate at 6392 to 6406 feet with one foot shale and seven feet conglomerate. further cores awaited results as Benson Brothers and Jester wildcat tests progress in Montague County.
The Rotary Club held its annual Christmas party Wednesday evening at the Morrow Grill with Foster Robinson presiding and Rev. James H. Westbrook giving the invocation. A turkey dinner was served and games of 42 and bridge were enjoyed. The president and Miss Collene McDaniel received gifts, and members contributed to the Community Christmas tree drive sponsored by the Lions Club.
The Southwest Montague County Singing quarterly session, set for Sunday at Brushy, was postponed due to bad weather and rescheduled for December 22 at 1 30 PM. Homer Ward, vice president, said visitors from nearby counties are expected and several quarters will attend if weather allows.
Morrow's Coffee Shop held a Saturday open house to mark its re opening despite inclement weather. Mr. and Mrs. Morrow thanked long time friends and staff as guests toured the cafe with floral decor and hospitality. Local businesses and supporters sent flowers and congratulations. The shop will host special Sunday dinners and a Christmas dinner with menus advertised in The News.
Mr. and Mrs. Buck Jameson of Montague were shopping in Bowie Tuesday afternoon. Abner Shoemaker of Bellevue was a Saturday business visitor in Bowie.
Farmers of Montague County re elected the Triple committee led by H A Reynolds M R Barlow and T J Thompson after a large turnout despite bad weather The AAA committee administers parts of the farm relief program and is chosen by the farmers County Agent Arvie S Elliott notes strong voter turnout in rough weather
Rural schools in Montague County close today December 20 for Christmas holidays per County Superintendent J. A. Fanning and will reopen December 30. Five dollars has been paid on the 1940-41 apportionment, totaling 26,010 for the county's 5,202 scholars. A post January 1 statement will be issued for county teachers.
Private specialist Clint R. Cowden will recruit at the Bowie post office Monday December 23 to interview applicants for flying cadets. Army training invites college men for pilot or ground aviation roles with pay. Contact the recruiting representative between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. that date.
The Modern Market owned by Byrd and Smith installs a 12 foot Hussman freezer counter with ultraviolet lighting to destroy germs and assure pure meats. Automatic scales and other improvements are added along with a unique price sign system.
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