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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1951
Page
7
Mildred Newsom daughter of Mr and Mrs T C Newsom teaches at a private camp near Center Point Texas this summer. She finished Baylor University sophomore year and will enroll as a junior this fall Mrs Newsom accompanied her daughter to the camp last Wednesday.
Jimmy Lyons, in Korea with the U S Marines, sends a poem to his father Mat Lyons for Father’s Day. The lines praise the parents for raising their children and express pride in Dad’s actions and sacrifice.
Dr George W Cox Texas health officer warns summer poses threats to infants from diarrhea heat and flies. Protect milk water cleanliness fresh air and gradual sun exposure while avoiding prickly heat and seek physician advice for abnormal symptoms.
We gratefully acknowledge the many deeds of kindness extended to us by friends during our recent sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. W. Q. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Severia Rhoades, Miss Ruby Robinson.
Fort Worth hosts a world premier showing at Bowie Majestic spanning Sunday and Monday June 24 and 25 featuring Technicolor reels. The event spotlights local cinema culture and draws regional film enthusiasts.
State Senator Wayne Wagonseller spoke from Bowie News office after returning from Austin where the legislature ended its session. He cited redistricting, new tax laws, stronger law enforcement measures, and other acts. He supported the veterans land bill amendment including Korean War veterans. The district now includes ten counties Montague Wise Jack Denton Palo Pinto Parker Clay Eastland Stephens and Callahan.
Wrote by Mrs. Jewel McGregory in memory of R. J. Holloway who died November 4, 1949. He is survived by his wife and three daughters Mrs. S. E. Garner of Kennedy Texas Mrs. Allen Stratton of Kennedy Texas and Mrs. L. R. Duncan of Bowie.
A tribute poem recalling a father who passed away and the family expressing grief on Fathers Day. The verses describe ongoing sorrow since the loss and gratitude for the care the father gave, noting trust in God and fond memories that endure.
A June 10 1951 gathering marked one of the state’s oldest families the Chandlers at Jess B Chandler homeplace Pleasant Ridge established 1883 now owned by Elvin Chandler. Attendees ranged from Bowie Mineral Wells San Antonio Fort Worth Dallas and beyond with many relatives from across the state and out of state.
Fort Worth and nearby citizens are invited to join a Texas style welcome for General Douglas MacArthur on June 16. The event includes a 10 am downtown parade, a 1 pm speech at Farrington Field, and a police escorted arrival from Dallas.
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