For Sale Items and Local Ads From Bowie Texas
Classified notices include Jersey Milk cow for July freshening via L A Raines at The Bowie News, sale of Cottonwood lumber and oak elm at W H Prater place, Early Wheeler peaches through E G Hachtel five miles east on Montague Highway, and S D Dudley offers house moving cement work and wells from Route 2 Bowie Texas.
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Jersey
L. A
W. H. Prater
Seentague Road
Bowie
R. F. Sawyer
Hachtel
Montague Highway
S. D. Dudley
Texas
Ton- Monta
Sees 25 Years As Postmaster Resigns At 75
James M. James of Park Springs resigns as postmaster after serving since February 15, 1915, a bit over 25 years. Miss Georgia McKinney is appointed to succeed him. James also ran a drug business since 1900 and will continue that work while stepping down from the postal role.
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James M. James
Park
Park Springs
Servin
Georgia McKinney
James
Memorial Service At Pleasant Hill Sees Large Attendance
Memorial services at Pleasant Hill eight miles east of Sunset drew a large crowd from Pleasant Hill and surrounding areas including former Texas Oklahoma residents. Workers prepared graves, church served lunch, gospel singing and readings followed. no afternoon sermon due to the invited minister’s absence. J A Russell of Pleasant Hill Cemetery supervised the program.
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Pleasant Hill
Sunset
Pleasant Hil
Texas
Oklaa
J. A. Russell
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Rev and Mrs C R McDaniel Visit Grand Saline Family
Rev and Mrs C R McDaniel and daughter Patsy Ruth of Grand Saline arrived Monday and will spend the week with Mr and Mrs J A White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. McDaniel
Patsy Ruth
Grand Saline
J. A. White
Premium List For Foods Dept at Bowie Fair 1940
The Foods Department chaired by Mrs Edd Jones is divided into Breads Cakes Cookies Pies and Candy with improved space and a cooking school. The article previews that exhibits will exceed previous fairs as homemakers showcase skills and anticipation builds for the 1940 Bowie Fair premium list.
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Bowie Fair Association Inc
Edd Jones
Sunset mineral well once famous as resort near Elrod place
A former landmark near Sunset once drew crowds for mineral water touted to cure stomach liver and kidney ailments. A hotel and shed were built, trains stopped for water, and promoters advertised widely before costs overtook income. The site faded. the well marker disappeared and the property fell into neglect. Some believe it could be revived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Elrod
Mr. Elrod
Sam Smith
S. M. Ward
Dodgers Fall 7 3 to Burkburnett in Hard Fought Game
Bowie Dodgers, missing regular pitchers, lose 7 to 3 to Burkburnett Sunday. Burkburnett's 18 hits, Williams on the mound after switching from third base, and Allison's eighth inning homer drive the win. Bowie scores one in ninth as Hyatt, Stubbs and C M Daniels reach. Burkburnett and Bowie set for rematch Sunday afternoon.
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Bowie Dodgers
Burkburnett
Dogies
Williams
Jimmy Zink
Allison
Bowie
Hyatt
Stubbs
C. M. McDaniels
Dodgers
Edg
Dickie
Champan
Goolsby
Bowie Social and Business Visitors Record Over Weekend
Names of local residents and visitors appear in Bowie as families and individuals from Montague Wichita Falls Dallas Sherman Vernon Decatur and Amarillo join weekend shop and business excursions. Notable notes include DeSoto-Plymouth dealer Floyd Dimock returning home to Bowie and planning a large used car stock and an upcoming newspaper advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Dimock
Amarillo
Bowie
DeSoto-Plymouth
Texas
West Texas trip notes show crops and new building growth
My Cal um L H Prater spoke of a West Texas visit to Amarillo and Lubbock with observations of fair crops and drought needy areas. He noted many new buildings in Lubbock with about a thousand new residences planned this year. In Bowie B M Pole reported three and a half acres of dewberry vines yielding a fine crop with harvest every two days totaling about 700 gallons this week and near two hundred gallons per acre.
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L. H. Prater
West Texas
Amarillo
Lubbock
Bowie
B. M. Pole
Denver
Pleasant Hill farmer cites slow spring growth but optimistic for summer
A. M. Sigman of Pleasant Hill reports crops in his area have grown slowly this spring due to cool weather. He predicts faster growth with hot summer temperatures and adequate soil moisture. Much land around there consists of deep sand, which needs heat to promote strong crop development.
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A. M. Sigman
Pleasant Hill
Growth in Business Men's Bible Class at First Baptist
The Business Men's Bible Class at First Baptist Church reports steady progress in its membership drive begun the first Sunday in May. Seventy two members attended services during the recent gathering as new recruits continue to join.
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First Baptist Church
Air Conditioning Upgrade Brings Comfort to Jackson Grocery
A Jackson grocery installed an air conditioning system this week to keep customers cool as they shop on hot days. A humorous exchange notes the crowd applauding with their feet while one man jokes about hands in pockets.
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Jackson Grocery
Early peach crop marketed with rising later harvest expected
The section’s early peach crop is being sold now and should be disposed of within ten days. Producers receive about one dollar per bushel for top grades this week. The early yield is below last year, but the later crop is forecast to be much better and compensate for the early decline with improved grade.
James D. Vaughn Quartet to perform in Nocona Friday
Farm reports note strong yields from water melons cantaloupes and tomatoes while peas and sweet potatoes also prosper. Moisture remains ample across the county. The James D. Vaughn Quartet will give a concert at the First Methodist Church in Nocona Friday night, same group previously at Bowie City Auditorium in March. many Bowie area residents plan to attend.
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James D. Vaughn
First Methodist
Nocona
City Auditorium
Bowie
Regular Services At Turkey Creek Baptist Church
Regular monthly services will be held next Sunday morning and night at Turkey Creek Baptist Church conducted by Rev. A. C. Harper. Sunday School begins at 10 in the morning led by Alfred Baldwin local superintendent. Visitors are invited to attend all services.
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Turkey Creek Baptist Church
A. C. Harper
Alfred Baldwin
Pastor Baxter to Lead Newport Baptist Services Sunday
Rev. C A Baxter will fill his monthly pastoral engagement at Newport Baptist Church next Sunday morning and night. The pastor and church extend a cordial welcome to visiting attendants and invite all to attend Sunday School at 10 o'clock Sunday morning.
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C. A. Baxter
Newport Baptist Church
Preaching at Denver Methodist Church Next Sunday
The Denver Methodist Church will hold morning and evening services next Sunday conducted by Rev. B. L. Smith. A cordial invitation is extended for all to attend.
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Denver Methodist Church
B. L. Smith
Brushy Baptist Church Holds Sunday Services Near Bowie
Regular monthly services will be conducted at Brushy Baptist Church about four miles southeast of Bowie next Sunday morning and night by Rev. E. H. Marshall. An invitation is extended to all desiring to participate in services and religious advancement in the Brushy community, including the Sunday School at 10 o'clock.
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Brushy Baptist Church
Bowie
E. H. Marshall
Brushy
Pastor J A Wall to Lead Lindale Baptist Services
Rev J A Wall of Nocona will fill his monthly pastoral engagement at the Lindale Baptist Church three miles east of Bowie next Saturday night and Sunday. The pastor and church members extend a welcome invitation for visitors at all services.
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J. A. Wall
Nocona
Lindale Baptist Church
Bowie
Bowie Mattress Center Opens Three Production Centers
Mattress production begins daily at three centers in Stoneburg Saint Jo and Bowie with plans to add more sites in coming weeks. Couples with approved applications learn mattress making, with the wife sewing ticking and the pair guiding a team to assemble six to eight workers per mattress, aiming for long lasting quality.
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Stoneburg
Saint Jo
Bowie
Spencer
Sunset
Taylor
How to Extend Mattress Life with Simple Care Tips
The article advises sunning and beating a new mattress daily for two weeks, then weekly thereafter. Regular care includes turning, beating, and using a spring cover, slip cover, and mattress pad. Supports like washable sacks can be used, and pillow ticks benefit from fitted slip covers with snaps. Vinnie Dee Michie.
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Vinnie Dee Michie
Bowie Drug Installs Air-Conditioning Unit
The Bowie Drug Company has added a modern washed-air machine to its store. New tubular steel soda booths and fountain seats, fluorescent ceiling lights, and updated paint and decorations reflect a modern design as part of service to patrons, said Wade Bond, proprietor.
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Bowie Drug Company
Wade Bond
District Clerk Emmett Cox Visits Bowie on Business
Montague District Clerk Emmett Cox was in Bowie on Tuesday afternoon for a business visit.
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B. R. Giles of
Montague
Bowie
Emmett Cox
Miss Inez Rudy Presents Pupils In Recital
Miss Inez Rudy will present her pupils in recital on June 13 at 8:15 PM at the First Baptist Church. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Inez Rudy
First Baptist Church
Dallas Ford salesmen attend Wichita Falls district meeting
T. P. Evans of Evans Motor Company along with W. T. Dyer F. O. Baker and Harold Wolfe from the local Ford personnel attended the Dallas branch Ford Company district sales meeting in Wichita Falls on Wednesday and were guests at the banquet afterward.
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T. P. Evans
Evans Motor Company
Ford
W. T. Dyer
F. O. Baker
Harold Wolfe
Dallas
Ford Company
Wichita Falls
Local visitors and student trips from Bowie era
Mr and Mrs H M on daughter Maxine of Gainesville arrived in Bowie for a short vacation. Former Bowie residents. Miss Alice McDonald Miss Modena Stout and Miss Dowdy went to Denton to study at N T S T C for six weeks. B M Pole of Denver visited Bowie Wednesday. Gordon Smith of Fort Worth visiting Miss Chloa Stephens.
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H. M
Maxine
Gainesville
Bowie
Alice McDonald
Modena Stout
Dowdy
Denton
Gordon Smith
Fort Worth
Chloa Stephens
Sunday Church Schedule at First Presbyterian Church
The bulletin lists 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. church service with 7:15 p.m. Young People's meeting and 8:00 p.m. service. In the pastor's absence Mr. M A Bryan will lead worship. Members and friends are urged to attend.
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B. B. Breitenhirt
Young People’s
M. A. Bryan
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