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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
2
A reprint of a biblical verse from Ecclesiastes prompts readers to heed divine command and live with reverence. The piece emphasizes wisdom, fear of God, and adherence to His laws as the core duty of humankind.
An eastern industrialist argues country boys excel in big business due to hands on work ethic learned on farms. They lack time clocks, handle cows and crops, and stay thrifty, sober, and diligent. Yet urban advancement tempts them away, making the country the loser.
The piece argues 1949 will reward individual effort amid a shifting economy from a seller to buyer’s market. Despite postwar shortages, supply lags demand adjustment and consumer demand should rise as inflation eases, with wages remaining high and prices easing in many lines. Public tone cites economists expecting continued prosperity and greater buyer leverage.
Bowie's churches join in a Go to Church Drive aimed at boosting spiritual status in 1949. Nearly all congregations cooperate, urging better ideals, cleaner living, stronger faith, and shared service in Christian education missions charity and church enterprises. Sermons by ministers inspire unity and optimism.
Mr and Mrs H Overstreet of Bowie marked 51 years of marriage with a surprise anniversary gathering at their West Wise Street home. Relatives and friends filled the house with food, flowers, and a large wedding cake as gifts flowed in. The couple, longtime community figures, were noted for civic and church work. Their son Dob Overstreet attended with his wife from Crockett.
The writer urges regular church attendance to raise moral tone and curb lawlessness. A healthier citizenship, safer property, and better citizens are linked to weekly churchgoing for individuals and families across the community and beyond.
Mr and Mrs W B Clark hosted visitors including Will Hodges Prairie Valley and Senior Clark family. Bruce Poe of Los Angeles returned after holidays with E L Mills relatives. I P Whitaker visiting Electra this week and Middleton family hosted funeral in Sunset.
Mr and Mrs Loyd Tucker and Mr and Mrs O L Slaughter Jr joined Mr and Mrs Bill King and daughter Trudy for Christmas in Burkburnett with Mrs Tucker’s sister and her husband Mr and Mrs OE Melton.
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