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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
3
Publisher urges new home designs by L. Morgan Yost to keep mothers working in view of a living space that blends kitchen activity with a play area. The proposed Kenilworth NL style plan lets children keep toys and projects set up, making the living room a quiet space rather than a constantly disturbed area.
The Bowie American Legion Post held a memorial service for Staff Sgt. J. M. Brazeal killed in action in New Guinea. The event featured a helmeted cross marker, Brazeal’s photo, readings by Jackie McLaughlin, and remarks by E. G. Wood the post chaplain. Relatives from Bowie Electra Amarillo and Fort Worth attended along with many friends. Additional notices covered decoration services and local tributes to veterans and families including Russell’s wartime experiences and other local obituaries.
The Small Home Guide promotes average priced houses that integrate children with adults. Publisher W Wadsworth Wood and staff architect L Morgan Yost envision quiet rooms and combined kitchen dining spaces, with a play court and terrace. Warman and Jordan are noted as visitors and veterans’ hospital discharge is mentioned alongside local illness notes.
Sgt. Dan B. Cornelius Jr and his wife visit Bowie with his parents Mr and Mrs Dan B Cornelius Sr and relatives before he leaves this week for a new assignment on the West Coast.
R L Hancock of Archer City R B Hancock of Electra and J E Hancock of Kamay visited with their father and mother Mr and Mrs R L Hancock on Sunday and also spent time with other relatives.
Park Springs notes report man hurt on the Rock Island track when a track jack handle struck him as he fell onto cross ties sustaining two broken ribs and facial injuries. Local residents including Huckabee, Underwood, Dye, Culverhouse, Monroe, and Griffis are listed with visits, moves, or work updates. Methodist Conference draws a large crowd despite rain. farms face late planting. some weather damage noted. local industries and shopping ads accompany notices.
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