Fragmented Local Notice From Wartime Ceremony
The text collects brief fragments: a ceremony with Mrs Barker presiding, Cubs to Scoutmaster Clayton Kimbrough, gifts exchanged, and a toasting moment. Mentions of a boy rescue, German military communities with 220 volt current, and a funeral in Lubbock for Mr W H Roland attended by Mr and Mrs S L Greece.
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Poblica
Den 4
Den 3
Fruitland
Seager
Barker
John Angove
Cubs
Clayton Kimbrough
Soldier Praises Bowie Scouting and Seeks Leaders
Private Carl E. Privitt, stationed at Fitzsimmons General Hospital in Denver, writes from his Bowie days urging local residents to support Boy Scout efforts. He notes a shortage of Scoutmasters and parent involvement and calls for trained counselors to teach the 110 merit badges to boys.
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Cerl E. Privitt
Fitzsimmons General Hogspital
Denver
Colorado
Bowie
Trout
Vfsits
Automobiles for disabled veterans reach Dallas branch total
By October 31 35 cars had been delivered to disabled veterans in the Dallas branch under public law 663. Across Texas Louisiana and Mississippi 657 WWII veterans were certified eligible and VA payments totaled for 1053 autos nationwide. The Dallas area average per vehicle was about 1567 dollars with a total of 54839 dollars for the local 35 cars.
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Dallas Branch
Thompson Aids Veterans at City Auditorium Visit
Thompson visits Bowie each Thursday at the City Auditorium basement to aid veterans or their dependents in benefits under laws administered by the Veterans Administration. He will assist in processing claims and understanding entitlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Bowie
City Auditorium
Veterans Administration
Gaz Company Boosts Salaries for Bowie Employees
Thirteen employees of the Lone Star Gas Company in Bowie received letters from Dallas offices announcing substantial salary increases to take effect January 1. Increases range from 10 to 15 percent with proportional boosts in compensation and death benefit insurance.
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Bowie
Dallas
Sub Scouts Have Christmas Program
The Cub Scouts met at the First Baptist Church on December 17 at 7:30 for a Christmas program. Den 1 led by Mrs. John Gage performed carols and readings, Den 2 led by Mrs. John Angove presented its segment.
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First Baptist Church
Den
John Gage
John Angove
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Ities
Germany
Amacan Electrical Household Equin al
Bowie News
Bowie Butane Gas Co
E. H. Cunningham
Lyon & Matthews Company
Bowie, Texas
Carl E. Privitt
R. A
Christa
B & L Shoe
Charlie and
Hazel
Pat
C. W. Cunningham
Raborn Motor Go
Smythe ST
Gaz Company
Merry
Farrish - Clark
Goodyear
Expert Radio
Call Bowden Radio Service
Butler
Auto Electric Shop
Gwin’s Shop
Loyd Butler
E. Wise Street
P. O
Yaer
W. H. Reeder
Humble Service
Wise and
Smythe Streets
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