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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
16
Mr and Mrs Elmer Stephen and their son Howard moved Thursday to Kaufman to make a new home Stephen works for Austin Bridge Co and has been based in Bowie since December.
A former Vashti resident recalls a dream trip through Bowie’s past days. The writer, imagining a 1883 Daube & Co. fascinator, revisits old landmarks including bridges, a hill with a grave, a coal mine, and Vashti while conjuring a girl of eight and childhood scenes.
Gwinn Bowden and family from Hobbs New Mexico headed with Mr and Mrs Cecil Bowden Mr and Mrs Buster Payne Mr and Mrs L W Payne Mr and Mrs B C Bowden and sons Airs and Fred for a camping and fishing trip at Lake Bridgeport They expect to stay several days and enjoyed the journey.
Mrs. Pearlie Cox and her son Weldon of the Hancock community were Bowie visitors Thursday, stopping to visit friends and take in local sights.
In a brief dialogue two Black individuals discuss work. The first says they have a new job, and the second asks about the role. The first explains they work in a match factory, testing matches to ensure proper striking and performance.
An anxious Member of Parliament sought to force a crowd to clear a path in his constituency. He boasted of representing the people, but a local native replied that they, the people, were the ones in charge, dismissing the MP’s claim with a crude retort.
A quirky tale recounts a dog at the ballpark wearing a muzzle and chasing balls and fowls. The dog reportedly tags flies, speeds to home plate, and reacts when the catcher appears in a humorous scene.
A newspaper piece argues real advertising genius lies in clear truthful messaging that meets reader needs. It cites a Florida druggist who boosted sales with a simple, understandable ad offering a "Double Dip" ice cream soda and a coupon, showing effective local advertising.
County agents warn farmers of rapid poultry losses in six to twelve week old turkeys and young chickens after light showers. Coccidiosis and hemorrhagic septicemia threaten flocks. emphasize rigid sanitation, disinfected houses, clean water, and a clean range. Vaccination and careful dosing for small turkeys can aid control. isolate sick birds and start measures promptly.
A humorous dialogue pits a father urging study discipline against a son seeking a roadster as a joke about priorities in a family scene. The quip contrasts academic effort with a love of cars.
The Gregory Presbyterial Encampment will be held at Pelham Camp Park from June 26 through July 2. Mrs. H. D. Meek leads Bible and Missions. Miss Mable Mitchell teaches Personal Religious Living. Rev. E. L. Matthews covers What Cumberland Presbyterian Believes. Junior courses offered. parents invited. campers may bring one dollar in food credit. bring cot bedding and toilet articles. Registrations due by 4:00 PM opening day.
Robert Wiggens of Ft Worth spent the week end with his parents Mr and Mrs J W Wiggens. He had as his guest Miss Marjorie Russell of Ft Worth.
On Wednesday and Thursday the Ritz Theatre offers a double feature showing The Jones Family Every Body's Baby and Sudden Money. Mr and Mrs E P Chandler receive free admission by presenting this News issue.
J. N. Langston of Fort Worth visited his parents during the weekend, enjoying family time and hometown familiarity.
Mr and Mrs Grady Presley and their son Grady Jr of Dallas Texas were guests of Rev and Mrs J H Westbrook and their daughter Lucy Jim on Sunday afternoon.
A club member recalls a year ago in India facing a man eating tiger while another observer quips about a recent restaurant encounter with a man eating fish. The exchange blends travel danger with a dark joke.
In a quirky film moment a driver questions a camera mounted on the car hood. A crew member explains it is part of a movie machine used to capture action shots.
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