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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
4
A fragment describes a pioneer's harsh experiences wrestling a farm from the wilderness in Texas about seventy five years ago, noting a harsh reaction and a rough struggle with oxen as typical of the era.
Marine Sgt. Raymond O. Oliver, son of Mr and Mrs William H Oliver of Bowie, participates with the 4th Marine Regiment in evaluating the newest type of bayonet fighting.
Babe Williams died at Bowie hospital on June 14 at age 80. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at the Burgess Funeral Home chapel with Willis G. Jernigan pastor of the Church of Christ officiating. Interment followed in Elmwood Cemetery under Burgess Funeral Home direction. Pallbearers were J. E. Thorne John Bristo Tom Lee Dorman Bratton O. W. Watson and E. C. Lovelady.
A 1875 family memory from Newton Centre Mass recounts James Fe Wagner recalling settling on a Montague area farm with 160 acres of scrub land. He describes shinnery, rough rails making, and oxen Spot and Jerry, Pa’s struggles with plowing, a damaged plow from a stump collision, and efforts to earn money by selling cord wood to replace the broken equipment.
An argument compares match use and cost in the United States and France. It notes Americans burn about 5,000 matches annually while France, as a government monopoly, averages 1,350 yearly with poorer quality and higher price.
The Bowie Garden Club met at Mrs. George Slaughter home for a business session led by president Mrs. D. E. Bird. Committees were formed for Membership, program planning, and federation delegation, with refreshments served to listed members.
A 6 ounce can showcases a chocolate malt and peanut flavor variant. The label highlights a treat designed for snack occasions and dessert inspiration. The product targets consumers seeking a portable, indulgent beverage option.
Willie G. Jernigan pastor of the Bowie Church of Christ came back from Edgewood Texas where he conducted ten days of revival meetings.
A European coal shortage during the first quarter of 1950s shows a six million ton deficit as most mines remain under government control. Government influence limits production, deepening energy constraints across the region.
Breeding sheep with different colored fleeces is described as an art in Kashmir. The rustic practice highlights distinct wool colors and traditional husbandry as a regional craft in the valley.
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