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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
1
The column honors Mrs. Will Young for sending 425 Christmas cards to Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children in Dallas and recounts tributes to Dr. E W Wright for his community service. It notes the death of Mrs. Harry Karlsberg, affectionately "Aunt Gussie," and praises her lifelong efforts to cheer others and support neighbors.
Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday at First Baptist Church Bowie for Mrs. Harry Karlsberg a longtime community figure. A large crowd from diverse faiths attended with floral tributes filling the church. Rev G B Bradshaw and Dr T C Vinson led prayers beside Mr Paul Goldstucker in tribute to a devoted civic and Jewish resident who came to Bowie 45 years ago. The proceedings followed a tragic home accident on East Tarrant Street. Continued on page 6.
Claude Henderson owner of the Henderson Monument Works underwent an appendectomy at Bowie Hospital Thursday morning. The operation followed acute appendicitis symptoms and was reported as successful with Henderson resting post operation.
Walter Alexander, superintendent of Bowie Schools, traveled to Austin to participate in work on a key state educational program. He belongs to the Gilmer Akin Committee which developed a plan to reorganize Texas’ educational system for consideration by the upcoming legislature.
J C Miller of Fort Worth visited Bowie on Monday, spending time in local streets and meeting residents.
The year 1948 closed with total rainfall of 21.40 inches, about 15 inches below the 36.21 inch average. A. A. Randolph notes the drought extended into the new year and many stockmen lack water while fall grain suffers.
The Morgan Clover Farm store on Tarrant street was burglarized Monday night with $32 in cash taken from a paper sack under a counter after a rear door was pried open. City Marshal Tandy Welch said two Bowie boys were arrested in a related burglary at J. C. Gregory Feed Store and have confessed, now in county custody.
Mrs. Bell Clark of Duncan Oklahoma spent the week before Christmas with Mrs. J. W. Clark. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Hines Clark and family in Nocona on Christmas Day. Mrs. J A Brite also joined the Christmas Day visit.
Bowie's young season shows promise as they compete in the holiday Dr. Pepper Meet in Dallas. They beat Hillcrest High 52 24 and Mesquite 62 22 but lose a close 41 33 in overtime to Arlington Heights. Jackie Bell earns all tournament honors and Bowie previews Hardin College Clinic with exhibition games against Addington and Frederick Oklahoma January 7 8.
Bowie Lake is at its lowest since construction and a drought could trigger water rationing requests. The city council debated the issue after similar concerns in Jacksboro Archer City and other Texas towns that already rely on imported water.
Hundreds of friends and neighbors attended the funeral for Dr Elbert W Wright 61 prominent physician and surgeon and Bowie citizen who died at home Monday night The service at First Methodist Church was led by Rev J C Mann with Rev Kirk Beard assisting Interment was in Elmwood Cemetery under Burgess Funeral Home The active Rotary Club member and ex president helped lead medical and civic boards and supported dairy breeding and community projects until illness ended his practice
Mr and Mrs C C Ryan visited Austin with Gordon Stallings and their new daughter Linda Kay and son Warren Ryan Mr and Mrs George Unger of Monahans also joined.
Bowie's young people gather at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boedeker on Sanders Street for a joyful Watch Night party. Ex grads from Bowie High School and out of town guests enjoy games, refreshments, and fireworks as they usher in the new year with Paula Boedeker hosting.
Postal records show Bowie total receipts for 1948 at 33,118.43 dollars, up from 28,834.91 in 1947. Postmaster H. L. Turns reported a 4,283.52 dollar increase, about 15 percent, with gains occurring mainly in the first three quarters and the fourth quarter comparable to last year.
Internationally famed pianist Walter Robert performed for the Municipal Concert Association at City Auditorium Monday night January 3. The program featured Mendelssohn Rondo Capriccioso in E minor Brahms Rhapsody in G minor Liszt Liebestraum A flat Forest Murmurs and Dance of the Gnomes Chopin Polonaise A flat. Next concert date to be announced.
A Bowie meeting of laymen and ministers formed a Go-to-Church Drive organization led by chairman G. Doc Jackson. Committees from Methodist, First Presbyterian, Fundamental Baptist, Church of the Nazarene, and First Baptist were announced with more to come. A broad visitation and publicity campaign will start this week with Chamber of Commerce backing. Anticipated new oil locations in Bowie area are planned within 15 days as several wells near discovery stages are reported in ongoing drilling by major operators.
The Montague Grand Jury met Tuesday and handed up 17 felony indictments. Weldon Nord of Bowie faces murder related assault charges after allegedly shooting nightwatchman Dave Morton. Nord had been in a Wichita Falls hospital for 90 day observation.
The American Legion post in Bowie sponsors Dr Gaffney Magician Show at City Auditorium 8 p m Friday January 14. Gaffney brings equipment and a broad rep to entertain all ages with acts like Alice in Wonderland Egyptian Mummy Case The Phantom Cage Mystery Flower Gardens and The Vanishing Princess among others.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Moore of Lufkin Texas spent the weekend visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C N Dickey and returned home Sunday.
Bowie and Nocona unite for Bowie Day at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show with 500 seats set for both towns. Paula Boedeker, high school senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs P E Boedeker, will ride in the grand entry and be introduced. the Bowie High School band will perform in front of Will Rogers Auditorium.
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