Prospects Bright for 1949 in Bowie Area
The Bowie News features six Jersey heifers from Bowie's Dairy Breeding Program presented to local boys. Front row includes Larry Dunbar Donald Tomlinson Gary Rollins and others receiving and returning heifers while back row lists Rotary Club president Ariel Randolph and other program leaders.
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Bowie News
Jersey
Bowie
Ariel Randolph
Rotary Club
Clarence Newsom
C. of C. Agriculture Committee
Alton Garner
Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Nick Owen
Nick Chokes
Sunset
Larry Dunbar
Montague
Gary Prater
Stoneburg
Donald Tomlinson
Gary Rollins
L. G. Preuminger
Salona
Gerald C. Smith
Russell Fenoglic
Noted Readers Send Cheer from California and Texas
Thank you letters from O. R. Baker in Beach California praise the newspaper and mail a box of fresh wherries. The piece recalls holiday toy demonstrations, a well at W. H. Green’s farm near Bowie, and reflections on work, gratitude, and editor L. Perry’s community ties.
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O F HK
O. R. Baker
Beach
Calif
California
Wildcat Near Sunset Reported In Locations
A 5500 foot wildcat test is expected to be announced soon on the Henry Barker land about 3 miles southwest of Sunset in a 500 acre block. Operators pursue production from strata similar to Chico field. Nearby leases spread through Park Springs toward the new Chico field with activity also near Salona and Richardson Caddo producer.
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Henry Barker
S.W
Sunset
Charlie Litchfield
Wichita Falls
Chico
Wise
Montague
Bowie
Park Springs
Richardson
Kingwood Oil Company No. 2
S. H. Curtner
C. W. Egery
Continental Oil Company No. 1
McIntyre-Thweatt
N. S
Ussory Survey
Lewis-Stuart Pool
Russell Maguire
P. Vatilli
S. A. Mills Survey
Montague County
Donnell Drilling Company
General American Company
Wren
Biggest Hog Ever Slaughtered At Quisenberry Slaughter House
News photo captures an 860 pound hog brought to Quisenberry and Son in North Bowie by J. M. Shaw of Ringgold for slaughter. After processing, huge hams shoulders bacon and sausage will be foil wrapped and shipped to Shaw for storage in his locker for use.
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Quisenberry & Son
North
Bowie
J. M. Shaw
Ringgold
Quisenverry
Shaw
Lions Club Delivers 50 Food Baskets for Christmas
Bowie Lions and VFW members distributed fifty food baskets to local families at a Friday Christmas party. W. A. Brinkley oversaw the effort and praised volunteers. Each box included yam, fruit, candy, nuts, flour, meal, sugar, shortening, bacon, canned goods, potatoes, beans, oatmeal, salt, bread, and rice.
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Bowie Lions Club
Lions
W. A. Brinkley
V.F.W
Bowie
Head family sails for Gulf Oil work in Portugal and Africa
Mr and Mrs E I Head of San Angelo depart after visiting Bowie to join Gulf Oil in Portugal and South Africa. The assignment spans 42 hours by air and overland travel to Monzambique areas, with Head supervising exploration over a 150 by 100 mile concession for at least two years.
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E. I
San Angelo
J. T. Lawson
Bowie
New York
Portugal
South Africa
Gulf Oil Company
Azores Islands
Dakar
Leopoldville
Johannesburg
Monzambque
Africa
Gulf
Head
Gulf Company
The
Benson Holiday Guests Include Brother From Talco
Mr and Mrs Frank Benson hosted holiday visitors including her brother Rice Kirby his wife and their young daughter from Talco bringing a family gathering note to the season.
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Frank Benson
Rice Kirby
Talco
Bowie Launches Go-to-Church Campaign by Laymen
Bowie laymen from Baptist Men’s Brotherhood Methodist Men’s Assembly and local churches spearhead a Go-to-Church drive with endorsements from the Chamber of Commerce and Ministerial Alliance. A laymen’s committee will meet at First Baptist Church to organize plans within days and publicity will run in schools and local organizations.
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Bowie
Baptist Men’s Brotherhood
Harry Walker
Burton Karsteter
Methodist Men’s Assembly
Chamber of Commerce
Ministerial Alliance
First Presbyterian
First Methodist
Church of Christ, Nazarene
Fundamental Baptist
First Baptist Church
Nees Begins New Residence in Bowie
G. E. Nees arrives as a new citizen in Bowie with wife G. S. Nees. The couple relocated from Gainesville and join the Gary Nees Lumber Company, with ties to Houston. He seeks a modern house or apartment to move into at once and will work with the Bowie firm.
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G. S. Nees
Bowie
Gainesville
Gary Nees
Mr. Nees
Houston
Walter Robert Pianist in Concert Here January 3
Internationally famed pianist Walter Robert will appear on the Municipal Concert series January 3 in Bowie High School Auditorium. He describes the piano as a versatile instrument that transports him to different moods, serving as a relaxing hobby away from his work.
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Walter Robert
Robert
Bowie High School
Billy Green of Houston Visits Bowie Over Holidays
Billy Green, a Houston resident, spent the holiday period in Bowie enjoying local celebrations and visiting friends and relatives in the area.
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Billy Green
Houston
Bowie
C of C President Raborn Optimistic On 1949 Prospects
Bowie chamber of commerce chief Fred L Raborn Sr speaks warmly of 1949 prospects. He cites active committees and projects likely to materialize soon and praises manager Alton Garner and civic cooperation as key to a strong coming year.
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C. of C
Raborn
Fred L. Raborn
Chamber of Commerce
Bowie
Alton Garner
Wise Electric Co-operative Reports 1948 Growth
The Wise Electric Co-operative extends rural lines across Powie area and reports 333 new members in 1948. Officials hope for larger growth in 1949 as total membership reaches 1485 with an average revenue per member of 4 dollars 64 cents. Directors include John J. Prater of Stoneburg and G. E. Blackmon of Bowie.
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Wise Electric Co-operative
Powie
REA
John J. Prater
Stoneburg
G. E. Blackmon
Bowie
Watch Night Program at First Baptist Bowiе
A Friday night Watch Night gathering at First Baptist Church Bowie promises to be a key New Year event with Rev J C Mann of First Methodist delivering a devotional as the old year ends and Rev G B Bradshaw leading prayers as the New Year starts.
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Bowie
First Baptist Church
J. C. Mann
First Methodist Church
G. B. Bradshaw
W. G. Burton
1948 Was Record For Many Here Oil Outlook Good
Bowie area business managers report 1948 as a record year and express optimism for 1949. They cite strong activity in oil and general commerce, with plans for continued progress and investment in local firms.
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Bowie
Progres
Bowie Businesses Open on New Year’s Day
Saturday will be a normal business day in Bowie as shops stay open on New Year’s Day and the following Monday. The Bank will be closed on New Year’s Day. Post Office windows will operate only from 8 to 9 AM.
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Bowie Business Houses
Bowie Texas Sees Trade Growth and 1949 Prospects
Local Bowie merchants report plentiful merchandise and signs of lower prices next year. The trade area is expanding with new highway paving and increased advertising. Oil prospects look bright, new wells expected, and leases may expire or be renewed. Milk production lagged in 1948 but is forecast to improve. cattle prices and feed costs shape a cautious outlook for 1949.
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W. H. Green
Bowie
Sir Philip Sidney
Lowell
Jacksboro
Montague
Mallard
Forestburg
Washti
Hildreth
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L. Perry
Noona News
Is Vaste
Nocona
Erry
Mr. Amphirs
G. H. Golden
Texarkana
J. S. Merrick
C. H. Bennett
Angleton
Wildcat
G. E. Nees
Claude Donaldson
Donald
H. I. Trout
William Smith
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