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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
1
Local tale details a bee swarm near the post office lawn while the postmaster was away. Other items note a pipeline project by Gulf Oil and Wichita Construction Co, a teacher gifted tadpoles, and plans for a new four lane road in Wise County affecting homes and businesses.
Bowie residents are invited to a Town Hall information meeting Monday night called by the Bowie Chamber of Commerce. The industrial committee plans to discuss a proposed sub plant that would employ 125 people with a yearly payroll of around 250000 dollars. Frank Underwood spearheads the committee and notes ample local help is available.
Work on the Parker Market expansion continues with a brick addition spanning the full width of the building creating substantial storage space. The Montague Highway sees the fifth Dave Major home under construction noted as a model residence. Rebuilding starts on James G Smith home after a damaging fire and purchase by L G Campbell. Two new Trail Subdivision houses rise with Alden Williams and H A Richardson Jr at work.
Dr. R. T. Tyler renovates his home on Sanders Street while Matthews Street blacktopping and the four mile farm-to-market road project are finished and open to traffic.
A tie match kept Waurika golfers from being blanked in a Sunday tournament with the Bowie club. A local flag tournament is planned for Sunday.
Carl H. Russell was chosen Worshipful Master at the Bowie lodge meeting on Tuesday night. Installation is set for Thursday night June 24. An entered Apprentice degree is planned for Tuesday June 8 at 7 30. Other officers include Senior Warden Elton Winton Junior Warden Dr B B Evans Treasurer J F E Fulcher Secretary Earnest Chandler Tyler John Kibler.
Joe C. Tarver will receive his B A degree at North Texas State College in Denton tonight. He is son of Mr and Mrs W L Tarver and was active in Boy Scout work as Scout Master of Troop 116. Tarver served two years in the Navy aboard the Boxer and returned to NT in July 1952.
The Bowie Fire Department was dispatched on Saturday to a vehicle fire on the Montague Highway. Fire crews extinguished the blaze before causing damage or injuries and no further details were provided.
The County School Board will meet on Saturday June 5 in the office of County School Superintendent Henry W Johnson. Transfers will be reviewed and a school nurse will be employed for cooperative schools.
Official rainfall data show total 12.39 inches from January to May, 2.82 inches below the fifteen year first five month average, while May itself is 1.91 inches above normal at 7.04. Ranchers report lush grass growth and June begins with a strong rain, including an inch on Tuesday night.
A Bowie group of seniors toured New York City visiting iconic sites and appearing on TV and radio. Temple Tucker and Peggy Long won $100 on Break the Bank, while Bert Parks show Double or Nothing featured Paul Taliaferro and Edna Rice Cordell.
Vacation Bible School programs open across churches. Southside Baptist hosts 112 students with 25 staff for two weeks from 8:30 to 11:30 each day. St Peter's Lutheran and First Baptist plan two week sessions, First Baptist starts June 7, Methodist begins June 21, and First Christian with First Presbyterian schedule a combined school in August.
Judge Howard Mays addressed Rotarians on the value of home government in fighting Communism and other evils. Kenneth Thompson served as pianist in Mrs. Will Young’s absence.
Sophomore girls in Bowie High School homemaking supervise a summer play school from May 26 to June 1 offering story telling songs coloring clay modeling and outdoor play. Activities included a swings merry go round wading pool and light refreshments. A class picnic wrapped up the session with visits from family members and a weeklong stay of Mrs. Ella Vault.
The new Bowie National Guard Armory passed inspection in all departments after an onsite review last Friday evening. Austin representatives John R. Gaines and R A Edwards attended with Bowie architect Roy D. Sanders Jr., noting the facility as among the finest of its kind. The Bowie unit plans to move in within the next week or ten days.
Wives of the Jaycees met at the home of Mrs. George F. Hoeldtke for an organizational meeting of the Jaycettes. Five Wichita Falls Jaycettes members outlined group work and assisted in setup. Temporary officers elected include President Mrs. W. C. Buchanan and treasurer Mrs. Gene Durbin.
Gwen Hearne now living in Wichita Falls captured the senior dance division at Fort Worth state championship amateur roller skating show. Her partner was Richard Rummel.
Local Lions club members including Mr and Mrs Mark High Mr and Mrs Elton Hill and Emin Heard plan to attend the national convention in New York City starting July 2.
The state highway commission approved a four lane highway project from Bowie to the Wise county line at an estimated cost of 750000. Judge Howard Mays released the plan noting the route will improve safety and speed, with 9.7 miles of grading drainage structures and paving for two extra lanes plus a frontage road.
Montague County farmers inquire at the ASC court house office about Castor Beans. Secretary Buel E. Wright reports several hundred acres harvested last year despite drought. Seed for Conner and Cimarron is available. contact the ASC office. A portable hull er may be leased if adequate county acreage is planted. the Vernon hull ing plant will operate.
Miss Jettie Donald aged 75 died Wednesday June 2 after a long illness. Born in West Point Mississippi, she moved to Texas in 1891 and Bowie in 1895. A Dallas teacher for 30 years she retired five years ago. Survived by four brothers Paul Charlie John and June of Bowie and nephews Hyatt Donald Biloxi and Robert and Paul Jr. of Bowie. Funeral 3:30 at First Presbyterian Church. Burial Elmwood Cemetery Owens Brumley directing. Pallbearers Aubrey Horn A A Wilson Herman Heard Lynn Garlington Leonard Clark Holt Spain.
Officers of the Order of Eastern Star will be installed at 8:00 p.m. tonight and the public is invited. Open house will be observed throughout the evening.
The Montague County Agricultural Achievement Program seeks nominations for the Pasture Improvement award as part of a weekly series. The program honors local farm and ranch families, with seven awards to be given and entry open to all county farmers.
An old fashioned pie supper and speaking event will be held Friday evening June 25 at 7 30 in the rodeo arena. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce candidates may speak and enjoy homemade pie.
Mr and Mrs Gene Bennett and Mr and Mrs John Bennett returned yesterday from a business trip to Indiana with details of their travels and engagements.
Joe Woody Arnold and family of Lovington New Mexico spent last week with his parents Mr and Mrs A W Arnold in town for a family visit and to catch up on news.
The C and H Gas Company plant on the McFall lease about ten miles south of Bowie is now in operation. About forty barrels of natural gasoline are produced daily and sent to Gulf Pipe Line Company. Lone Star Gas Company takes the gas. The plant is owned by Hinds Clark of Nocona and Mark High.
Mr and Mrs Roy Garrett depart by plane for the National Rotary Convention starting June 6 in Seattle Washington. Dr and Mrs C J Dodsworth and daughters Helen Marjorie and Dorothy travel by car to join the convention. Helen Dodsworth will work at Yellowstone Park this summer. About 8000 Rotarians from across the United States and many foreign countries are expected for Rotary International’s 45th annual convention.
J H Montgomery of Postoak aged ninety two rides his horse to town and still works on his farm. Born in Spring town in 1862 he moved to Postoak in 1884 and is known as Uncle Dock. He recalls old settlers and markets while remaining active and energetic on a Sunday morning ride.
Many residents endured a sleepless night as a severe electrical storm hit with wind rain and hail. A tornado warning whistle blew as a new alert system remained unplugged until Wednesday with no major damage reported beyond a few TV aerials blown down.
James David Farmer 86 died at home in Fort Worth Tuesday. Retired farmer, he is survived by five sons including H. Clay in Graham Mobert in Belcherville John and Bob in Bowie and James L in Fort Worth and eight daughters with many grandchildren. Funeral at Newport Community Church conducted by Rev. Homer Richie and Rev. Mabron Wall.
The service was led by a Baptist Church officiant with interment in Newport cemetery under the direction of Owens and Brumley.
Hospital records show several patients admitted from Bowie including Virginia Harris Mrs Joe W Free Mrs Mary Privitt Jim Winn L B Neeld Mrs R D Hudson and others. Dismissals include J W Poynor Mrs B H Huddleston D C Miller Tommy Whitecotton Bud Black and many more.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayne Davis on the birth of son Rickey Keith weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces born May 31. Proud grandparents are Jewel Parsons and J. J. Davis along with Mrs. and Mrs. Davis of Sunset. Mr. Davis serves in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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