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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1951
Page
1
A reader column discusses civic improvement with new flower beds near Edwards Motor and a call for productive land use. It contrasts high living with responsible spending and suggests housing a watchdog state dog for treasury protection. It laments griping and promotes patience and quiet work.
A Bowie high school senior class and 22 adults embarked on a multi state journey by chartered bus. Starting Tuesday they visited St Louis Chicago Detroit and Windsor Niagara Falls and Buffalo before a New York City stay and Lincoln Hotel headquarters. They proceed to Philadelphia Washington DC Virginia Asheville and Chattanooga with Memphis Little Rock on June 9 before returning home.
The Bowie community recreation program for children moves forward with a $1,200 budget and initial $400 contribution from the Rotary Club. Dues will rise starting June 1 to fund summer activities, with Lions Club and others expected to meet quotas. The program includes an employment department led by Mrs Nan Mann and staff, coordinating work for needy youths.
A. E. Roberts announces no Bowie stock car races will be held on Sunday June 3 due to a conflicting Arlington Downs event. The next Bowie race date is set for Sunday June 10. Bill Hall won the feature and first heat races on May 27 before a large crowd. Bill Gayleen won the Helmet Dash, and Sonny Fare of Wichita Falls had the front car and best time in the second heat.
Richard Stephens son of Mr and Mrs Herschel Stephens is visiting this week in El Reno at the home of Richard Anderson and family.
Johnnie Wheeler of Graham spent Monday visiting relatives and friends in Bowie.
The Lions Club presented numerous good citizenship awards at Bowie High School graduation exercises led by top honors for Miss Jan Wood who also earned the four year citizenship award. Jimmie Jones won the Best Manners Award. Jo Lena McDonald and George E. Medley Jr. earned valedictorian and salutatorian honors with college scholarships. The class donated a motion picture projector. Dr. James B. Boren of Midwestern University delivered the commencement address warning about the dangers of coast- ing in any field.
Rev W W Baker of Fundamental Baptist Church announces a Vacation Bible School starting Monday at 8 45 each morning with a special message for youth by Rev Melton Mosley of Calvary Baptist Cle burne. Mosley will conduct nightly revival services at 8 and preach Sunday night June 3. A car will be provided for children unable to attend mornings.
On Saturday night June 2 the doubleheader between Sheppard Air Force Base Officers and a Bowie team will start at 7 30 at Pelham Park. Admission is 25 cents with proceeds benefiting the Bowie Youth Council summer activity program. A large crowd is expected for an exciting game.
Public invited to a Monday night recital presented by pupils of Mrs Elizabeth M Latham at First Methodist Church Bowie. The program of unusual interest features Bowie's renowned music instructor and vocal soloist, 8 p m on June 4.
Mr and Mrs Frank Oran Moyer from Brownsville Texas spent a week visiting relatives in Bowie and Henrietta. They returned to Dallas on Monday to see Mrs Moyer s mother Mrs Wicks. Mr Moyer works at a refinery on the coast.
The Montague Farmers Co-Op will hold its annual meeting in the City Auditorium Tuesday night at 8 p m June 5 for electing two new directors and to conduct other scheduled business. Members are urged to attend.
Bert Cassle of Bowie receives the Montague school contract for $23,980 after submitting the lowest bid from four. Work will begin soon and cover improvements to the old building and the construction of a gymnasium in excess space.
Under teacher Lynn Garlington, Bowie students presented a two night show at City Auditorium. The Senior program on May 28 featured College Capers and Mexican Street Scene with elaborate lighting and costumes. Junior performers followed with Hansel and Gretel and Strolling Through the Park, showcasing early training and striking stage design.
Harlane Baker and his son David from Houston spent the weekend with H. E. Staats and Mr Staats, the mother and father of the Staats family.
In Bowie and nearby areas a new Deep Rock Oil Co No 1 Gossett well eight miles southwest of Bowie flowed 50 barrels in 1 hour 5 minutes, signaling promising shallow production. Nearby fields and rigs including An Son Cantwell No 2 and McZetzsche No 2 show continued drilling with multiple operators like Stanolind and Continental pursuing new prospects. The Montague Farmers Co-Op at 110 Tarrant Street reported 329,332.67 in year one sales driven by eggs poultry and farm supplies with net profits 4,568.05.
About twenty Bowie High Chapter FFA boys and their vocational agriculture teacher Weldon Owens prepare for a 14 day trip by school bus. The itinerary heads north into Colorado and Utah then to the Pacific coast visiting ranches and agricultural sites for credit and education at several states before returning through California El Paso and home.
Large crowds attend daily revival services at First Baptist Church led by Rev. James Langley from Fort Worth. Services run 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. with night events on the church lawn. Bill Simpson directs singing as youth lead in choir and activities for all ages.
The piano and vocal students of Mrs Will S Young were presented in a recital Friday evening in the High School Auditorium for relatives and friends. The program demonstrated the students training and talents and each presentation was well received by the audience.
Work nears completion on a new sewage disposal plant costing 35134 dollars. Contractor P R Gardner of Amarillo expects to finish and start operations within three to four weeks as large pipes and pumps arrive to serve extensive city sections.
Charles Blair flew a single engine plane from Norway to New York completing a 6750 mile hop. He set another record while crossing the North Pole and landed in New York on Wednesday after leaving Tuesday.
Allied troops recaptured the 275 foot high Hwachon dam and reservoir restoring fortifications after renewed Communist offensive actions in April.
Austin reports leaders press to end Legislature stalemate on taxation and rural road spending. The conflict centers on giving county commissioners authority to pave rural roads themselves rather than relying on the State Highway Department.
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