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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Elmer Stephen and their son Howard moved to Kaufman to make their home. Mr Stephen works for the Austin Bridge Co and had been in Bowie since December.
A reminiscence piece recalls Bowie News ads from 1883, Daube & Co., and a long, imagined journey from Vashti through old bridges and coal mine sites to childhood memories. The narrator envisions the fascinator, a girl with black pig-tails, and the return to Vashti without a mirror, living again in a childhood home.
Gwinn Bowden and family plus 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 traveled to Lake Bridgeport for a camping and fishing trip Some plan to stay several days.
A premier war picture will be shown Friday and Saturday at the Ritz Theatre under Speake-Meyer Post 252 of the American Legion. All's Quiet On the Western Front stars Lew Ayres and Slim Somerville. Proceeds will support child welfare.
Bowie Volunteer Fire Department leaders Chief A C Baccus fire marshal Tandy Welch second assistant chief Elvin Butler and driver Dee Hawkins attend the annual State Firemen s on Fire Marshals convention in Harlingen Texas. They plan to return to Bowie Saturday.
The article argues advertising genius lies in clear truthful messaging, not mystique. It cites a Florida druggist who boosted sales with a simple local ad offering a 5 cent ice cream soda, illustrating how meeting reader needs drives effective advertising.
County Agent notes rising losses among six to twelve week old poults and young chickens after light showers. Coccidiosis and hemorrhagic septicemia threaten flocks, with symptoms, spread, and clear steps for sanitation, disinfection, vaccination, and dosage guidance for turkeys. Isolation and rapid control measures urged to prevent further deaths.
A humorous exchange features a father asking if his son needs a coach for studying. The reply suggests a roadster as the solution, reflecting a playful mood and casual family banter.
The Gregory Presbyterial Encampment opens June 26 at Pelham Camp Park. Mrs. H. D. Meek leads Bible and Missions, Miss Mable Mitchell teaches Personal Religious Living, and Rev. E. L. Matthews covers Cumberland Presbyterian beliefs. Junior track offered. bring parents, cot, bedding, and food up to one dollar toward fees. Registrations due by 4:00 PM opening day.
Robert Wiggens of Ft. Werth spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wiggens. He was joined by his guest Miss Marjorie Russell of Ft. Worth for the visit.
On Wednesday and Thursday the Ritz shows The Jones Family in Every Body's Baby and Sudden Money. Mr and Mrs E P Chandler can gain free admission by bringing a copy of this issue of The News.
Bowie Lodge No 578 A F and A M elected officers for the year at its meeting June 6 Joe E Fulcher as Worshipful Master Marvin Precise Senior Warden S E Chandler Junior Warden S L Greenwood Secretary and T Lacy Tiler An aged Masons and Past Masters gathering will convene June 17 at 8:00 p m in the lodge room where the Master Degree will be conferred All Masons urged to attend.
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