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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1940
Page
5
The article reviews Luke 12 and the Golden Text Luke 12 48 on faithful stewardship. It contrasts Pharisee hypocrisy with true duty, stresses fearlessness amid persecution, and urges reliance on God for daily needs while pursuing spiritual riches over material wealth.
Ed Andress marked his 73rd birthday at his Sunset area home five miles east of town. Born December 9, 1867 in Livingston Texas, he has lived across Texas and Oklahoma after moving from Wheeler County three years ago. He recalled early travels by horseback across Indian Territory and through Montague County towns including Sunset Bowie and Nocona.
A historical note promoting CARDUS as a remedy for menstrual distress. The text claims the product increases appetite and gastric flow, aiding digestion and strengthening physical resistance during the menstrual period. It suggests taking CARDUS a few days before and during the period and notes usage over 50 years.
Mr. Andress recalls a 200 mile wagon trip from Morgan Mills to Crowell with his wife. He moved to near Sunset three years ago after buying a farm and intends to stay. He notes a 74 year old chair of native Polk county white oak and an eight day clock in use 54 years, in his home for 40 years, both kept as keepsakes.
L. M. School division superintendent of the Community Natural Gas Company visited the local office Monday afternoon. Howard Brooks will spend Christmas in Dallas with his mother and relatives. Jessica Ry Turner, a TWC student, visits her Bowie relatives during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Wetsell of Denton visited friends at Stoneburg Thursday.
Preparations are underway for a Christmas and family birthday celebration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Raines two miles east of Sunset. Mr. Raines will be 87, born December 25 1853 in Perry Tennessee. He has lived in Texas most of his life, with long ties to Montague county and Sunset. He recalls Civil War events vividly and remains active in sharing memories.
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