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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
10
A religious editorial cites 1 John 1:7 about walking in the light and fellowship among believers. It emphasizes sin cleansing through Jesus Christ and urges communal spiritual unity within the faith.
Dozens of local individuals and businesses place Christmas greeting ads in this issue. Each message blends picture art and wording to share gratitude and goodwill toward customers and fellow citizens. Reading them fosters a shared sense of community and care in Bowie.
The piece argues for stricter state game laws and heavy fines for hunting on private land without a bona fide written permit from the owner or tenant. It cites a Quanah Texas case where three hunters and one woman paid 1392 in fines for killing 21 wild geese, highlighting damage to domestic life and property.
A Christmas reflection urges firm handling of Russia while proposing nonviolent pressure, including blocking four vital waterways to Russia and its satellites. The piece argues this could force peace without war and praises officials for patience in Berlin. It warns of broader Cold War stakes and calls for prayers for peace and strategic success.
Legal notice to Mary Lou Shaw summons her to appear and answer a divorce petition filed by Donley Shaw in Montague County court. Case No. 12006 cites Greenville North Carolina marriage in 1944, two parties, no children, community property, and three years abandonment. Proceedings set for January 17, 1949, before Hon. 97th District Court. Issued December 1, 1948 by Alma Dill, Clerk.
Bob King formerly of Jack County held a family reunion at his Bowie home on December 12 to mark his 82nd birthday. Forty seven served lunch as his living children minus two daughters attended along with sisters, a niece, and many nieces and nephews. He recalled moving from Grayson County to Jack County as a child and noted the growth from Old Fort Richardson days to Bowie. He married Mollie Weaver in 1886. she died 12 years ago. Eleven children were born, nine living, many within 100 miles of Bowie, with 17 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren.
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