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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
1
The writer recalls attending General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Fort Worth banquet, praising his thoughtful speech and questioning politics. He cites Eisenhower on human rights and opportunity, urging individuals to pursue work, thrift, and self-reliance without waiting for government assistance.
Large crowds expected for unusual Christmas Day services as Bowie churches prepare special worship and music. Churches report elaborate decorations and a week of Christmas programs including youth and college student recognitions, with services at First Baptist First Methodist Church Church of Christ and others.
Mr and Mrs George Burris and daughter of Dallas spent Sunday with Rev and Mrs Ch A Tucker and family Rev Tucker s mother was also their guest.
The Bowie High School Girls Chorus directed by Miss Ruth Collins performed a Christmas Cantata at the High School Auditorium Tuesday night. An appreciative audience enjoyed the program.
After a brisk Christmas trade, Bowie store operators will observe two holidays. All stores close Monday December 26 due to Christmas, and again on Monday January 2. Some businesses will remain open for stock voicing on New Year’s Day.
The city of Bowie may gain income from a 53 acre parcel in the Salona area once leased for oil. Ownership details are unclear though Joe Benton of Nocona is said to hold the current lease. Previous nearby finds and leases suggest limited prospects for municipal oil revenues.
A meeting sponsored by Gary Nees Lumber Company is set at the Chamber of Commerce offices in City Auditorium to explain a new FHA GI housing plan. A Wichita Falls financier will discuss financing options and applicants may buy with little upfront cash. Bowie contractor Bert Cassie praises the program as a cure for housing bottlenecks in Bowie and the Southwest.
The city unveils a 250000 gallon capacity reservoir near the old facility. The old one will be emptied, chlorinated, and painted between December 26 and January 1. New mains are complete and will be chlorinated before the reservoir goes into regular service by January 1 or soon after, boosting water pressure for Bowie residents.
Melville Mills and his Canyon family visited Olen Mills and his family on Sunday for a social gathering.
Most residents of Bowie and nearby areas anticipate the biggest Christmas seen in years as shopping runs high. Merchants report strong holiday business due to good crops and livestock prices, recent oil activity, and record bank clearances. The Post Office also set outgoing mail and package records amid festive events.
Postmaster H. L. Turns announces the post office will close at 12 noon Saturday December 23 with city delivery as usual that day. The office remains closed all day Monday for Christmas and reopens Tuesday morning. All holiday packages will be processed Saturday Sunday or Monday for convenience.
G E Blackmon of Bowie attended a Wise REA Co op meeting where a new line contract was announced. About 140 miles of line will be built to serve roughly 450 more farm and ranch homes in eastern and southeastern Montague county and nearby Wise County. The expansion, blueprinted and staked, could connect new users within thirty days.
The calendar lists showings at the Ritz and local venues from Friday December 23 to Thursday December 29. Titles include The Devil's Henchmen Riders of the Whistling Pines Sand Embraceable You Father Was a Fullback Return of the Badmen and A Date With Judy with dates divided by weekend and weekday blocks.
Clayton's Upholstery Shop announces new glass installation for cars and trucks. Located second door from the Post Office, the shop expands services to auto glass needs and repairs.
Bedford Farr of Wichita Falls was a visitor in the News office Tuesday, stopping by to check on stories and chat with staff about local happenings.
In the cotton marketing quota referendum held Thursday in Montague County the quotas were approved by 120 votes for and 37 against. Town results: Saint Jo 18-3, Ringgold 19-2, Forestburg 9-6, Nocona 56-12, Bowie 12-10, Montague 6-4. The quotas reduce Montague cotton acreage.
E G Wood traveled to Dallas on business Tuesday, meeting with local contacts to discuss a forthcoming project and potential investments.
Bowie city offices will close Saturday December 24 and Monday December 26 to give city workers two holidays. For sewer or water emergencies call 513-W or 239, for lights emergencies call 729 or 489-W. Mayor Db. M. Major extends Christmas wishes to all citizens.
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