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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1949

Page

8

Park Springs News Notes Farmer Hurt By Rusty Nail

Wayne Whitsell of Park Springs suffers a painful foot wound after stepping on a rusty nail last Thursday. Doctors treat to prevent infection while his foot remains swollen. The piece also records Christmas and New Year visits from local families including the Smiths, Caruthers, Walkers, and Huddle ston relatives, and notes births, moves, and other holiday gatherings in the community.

Wayne Whitsell Wayne Park Springs Guy Smith W. H. Smith W. M. Caruthers Alvord Electra Carl Walker Maud Beatrice Pearl Beaty Henry Franke Goree Mr. Beaty W. W. Beaty Floyd Huddleston Wichita Falls Joe Huddleston Berry Appling, Jr Berry Appling Perry Jr Hardin-Simmins University Abilene J. M. Mitchum Pete Richardson Waurika Oklahoma Delois Dobbs Fort Worth Richardson Harvey Walker Ringgold Jude Chadwick

Watch Party at The Legion Hall

A holiday watch night party for members of the local American Legion post and their ladies was held at Legion Hall. Harper Knight of Bellevue called square dancing as the main entertainment while the hall was attractively decorated for the event.

The American Legion Legion Hall Harper Knight Bellevue

Lovette Hosts Lake House Party For Local Graduates

Jack Lovette entertained about 60 young people at a December 30 dance in his Bowie Lake cabin. Guests enjoyed dancing and snacks including cheese sandwiches with Cokes and cool drinks. Ex graduates of 46 47 48 and future 49 50 attended alongside out of town guests.

Jack Lovette Lovette Bowie Lake

Jimmersons and Taylors Share Holiday Visits

Bill Jimmerson of Houston spent the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Tip Jimmerson and family. Mr. and Mrs. J D Taylor recently visited in Nocona with Mr. and Mrs. C A Richardson.

Bill Jimmerson Houston Mrs Tip Jimmerson J. D. Taylor Nocona C. A. Richardson

Christmas Visitors and Health Shuffle in Park Springs Area

From Duncan Oklahoma residents and visiting family members the Park Springs community gathered for the holidays. Glen Monroe of Wichita Falls joined relatives while W St. Alexander remains ill delaying a planned Alabama trip. Betty Ables visits Fort Worth with her children as Lt. and Mrs. Harry McKinney travel from Camp Campbell Kentucky after Christmas visits in Wichita Falls Park Springs and Fort Worth.

Park Springs Duncan Olkahboma Bill Monroe Glen Monroe Wichita Falls W. St. Alexander Alabama Betty Ables Fort Worth Harry McKinney Camp Campbell Kentucky

Baptism for Remission of Sins Emphasized by Church of Christ Ad

An adv modern sermon argues Acts 2 38 shows baptism for the remission of sins and salvation. It cites Calvin Luther Wesley Meyer Grimm Hackett and others to support the view that baptism is for the forgiveness of sins and essential before faith. The notice invites readers to attend Church of Christ services for the pure gospel.

Christ Jesus Christ John Calvin Martin Luther Adam John Wesley Meyer Grimm I. B. Hackett Peter Church of Christ

Bowie Texas Sets City Officials Salaries for 1949 1951

An ordinance from Bowie Texas fixes biennial salaries for city officials from April 1949 to May 1951. The Mayor earns 25 dollars monthly, Aldermen 18 dollars each, the City Secretary 18 dollars, and the City Attorney 18 dollars plus criminal case fees. the City Recorder receives criminal fees plus 1 dollar per year salary. the City Marshal gets criminal fees plus 1 dollar per year. Section two completes the salary provisions for non criminal fees.

Bowie Recorder’s Court Justice Court Recorder's Court

Mrs Ed Jones Attends Austin Health Banquet During Holidays

Mrs Ed Jones visited Austin for the holidays and attended a banquet by the Inspectors of the Food and Drug Division of the State Health Department at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. She also visited Mr J F Lakey and later joined a tea hosted by Mrs J F Lakey. The party returned home Thursday. Mr and Mrs R H Kelly and twin daughters Ruth Ann and Nancy Jo of Dallas were guests of Mr and Mrs Hamp Walker Saturday.

Ed Jones Austin Food and Drug Division State Health Department Stephen F. Austin Hotel J F. Lakey J. F. Lakey R. H. Kelly Ruth Ann Nancy Jo Dallas Hamp Walker

Ringgold Rites Held for George Lee Worton

Funeral services conducted Thursday at Ringgold Baptist Church for George Lee Worton 78 a Ringgold resident of 43 years who died Tuesday December 28 He retired from farming ten years ago due to poor health Born January 12 1870 in Denton County he was a Baptist Church member since childhood Survivors include six daughters one brother Ed Worton Ringgold two sisters Vernon and Henderson Haskell and many grandchildren and great grandchildren

Ringgold Baptist Church George Lee Worton Ringgold Worton Denton County The Baptist Church Jewell Shaw A. W. Boyd San Antonio J. W. Baker Wichita Falls Virgil L. House C. M. Sloan Austin J. W. Kuykendall Post Texas Ed Worton Ida Sims Vernon E. J. Henderson Haskell

Estes Park Family Visits Across Texas and Colorado

Mrs. Walt Swanson and son Eric of Estes Park Colorado visit Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wilson this week. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Blanton and son Bill of Childress, Mrs. Vince Dolson and daughter Pamela of Fort Worth, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gray with their son Bill from Childress for the holidays.

Walt Swanson Eric Estes Park Colorado C. A. Wilson B. F. Blanton Bill Childress Vince Dolson Pamala Fort Worth Bill Gray

Personal greetings mark New Year travels and visits

Captain and Mrs J A Hilton and their son spent New Year's with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs J D Taylor en route to Biloxi Mississippi Mr and Mrs Robert Moore of Lufkin visited her parents Mr and Mrs C N Dickey over the week end

J. A. Hilton and J. D. Taylor Biooxi, Mississippi Robert Moore Lufkin C. N. Dickey

Bailey Taylors Spend Monday in Fort Worth and Dallas

Mr and Mrs Bailey Taylor spent Monday in Fort Worth and Dallas visiting friends and sightseeing the two cities.

Mrs. Bailey Taylor Fort Worth Dallas

Mrs Wayne Golden Visits Abilene This Week

Mrs Wayne Golden was visiting in Abilene this week. The report notes her presence in the city and references social or community event attendance during the visit.

Wayne Golden Abilene

Mr and Mrs Carrol Robertson Spent New Year's in Gainesville

Mr and Mrs Carrol Robertson spent New Year’s in Gainesville with friends, enjoying time away. The short trip featured hospitality and local outings, capturing a quiet holiday moment away from home.

Carrol Robertson Gainesville

City ordinance sets term to two years after 1949 election

The ordinance becomes effective after the April 1949 city election and runs for two years. Presented by Alderman C. L. Martin and adopted on motion by Alderman L. O. Miller. Mayor J. C. McNATT and City Secretary D. T. WILSON attest.

C. L. Martin L. O. Miller J. C. McNatt

CARDUS Two Way Help For Menstrual Comfort And Health

CARDUS offers relief from functional periodic pain when taken starting three days before the menstrual period. Used as a monthly tonic it may improve appetite digestion and general resistance. CARDAT is described as scientifically prepared and tested and is recommended for those times.

Carduit Cardus

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