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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1950
Page
10
Editorial note quotes 1 Corinthians 7 advising those bound to a wife not to seek release and those loosed not to seek marriage. The reflection centers on contentment and restraint in marital status as guidance.
The piece argues independence lies in ongoing citizen action. It urges everyone to defend and practice democratic rights, attend community meetings, vote, and worship to prove commitment to liberty. It warns neglect could erode national independence.
The Fort Worth Press reports polio cases have quadrupled since June 5 with hospital saturation in Fort Worth and Dallas. City County limits admissions to local patients while Parkland seeks capacity readiness. Dr. Geo W Cox notes record cases across Texas and advises caution for all ages plus calm, rest, and avoidance of crowds.
Robert Winton and David Garlington are among 1200 attending Hardin-Simmons University summer school. They enroll in the first six weeks ending July 8 with a second six weeks starting July 11 and a final three week term beginning August 19. About half are graduates.
Mary Louise Garlington of Bowie was recognized at Hardin-Simmons University commencement as a member of Alpha Chi, the national scholastic society for top ten percent of the class. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Turley of 613 North Mason, Bowie.
Funeral services were held in Quanah for Mrs. Mattie Hamilton mother of C. H. Hamilton and J. F. Hamilton of Bowie She died at her Wichita Falls residence on the Iowa Park road after 35 years in Quanah Survived by five daughters a sister 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren
Last Thursday S F Owens was caught in a flash flood on Pringle Creek about four miles southwest of Sunset. His car was found 100 yards from the flood and was demolished. Other items note visits and travels among local families and relatives in nearby towns.
Cee Wee and Mrs. W A Reaves of Postoak spent Friday and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Elrod and son. Johnnie Stubblefield and son of Henrietta visited Mr. and Mrs. C C Stayton and Straw over the weekend. Mrs. Y T Horton and children of Mount Vernon visited with her mother Mrs. J R Hays. Fred Gibbs of Wichita Falls visited with grandmother Mrs. M E McKelvy. Mary Burleson of San Antonio spent the holidays with her parents. P J Huddleston of Cushon Okla visiting his parents. Lon Jones returned home after visiting relatives in Henrietta. Earnest Hail and Charlie Vanpool were weekend guests of relatives in Chickasha. Bob Inglish of Bellevue called on Weldon Elrod on route to Waco. Doris Dawson and son of New Orleans returned home after visiting Jim Chambers and other relatives. G A Brashear and Margaret returned home after visiting Char lie Brashear in Levelland. Miss Cooper of Fort Worth is visiting this week.
Mr and Mrs C S Liggett of Bowie and Mr and Mrs Virgil Liggett of Dallas visited their son and brother Mr and Mrs Lloyd Liggett near Charlotte North Carolina. They spent a week visiting various points of interest.
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