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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1949
Page
1
The Dallas auditor cites Bowie for a 93 1 3 percent tax collection rate in 1948, the best among twenty similar towns. City Secretary D T Wilson and Mayor Major receive praise for strong efforts. The editorial urges voting for or against road bonds worth 925000 and ends with a family tribute to the editor’s mother.
Montague County voters will decide on a 925000 bond issue at all boxes Saturday June 25 from 8 a m to 7 p m. If approved 800000 funds roads bridges and equipment across four precincts 100000 buys farm to market right of way fencing 25000 acquires three rural fire trucks with 30 year repayment at up to 314 interest. Annual debt service about 44000.
Special limited time offer on new or renewed Bowie News subscriptions effective this date. Readers are invited to take advantage of a special low rate for a few days only.
Save 50 cents for residents in Montague Clay Wise and Jack counties. Outside this local zone the annual subscription remains four dollars with no reduction. The Bowie News presents weekly wide local coverage including oil development politics and community news. Subscribe now and save while notices about expiring subscriptions won t be mailed this week.
Bowie retailers including The Style Shop Perry Brothers Cady Taylor Taylor's 5 10 Wood Dry Goods Brink's Shoe Store Jack and Jill Shop Dodson's Department Store Walker's Variety Store and Gillett's Department Store announce daily closing at 5 30 p m starting Monday June 27 with Saturday hours extended to 8 p m with closure at 5 39 p m noted for all locations.
The mayor proclaims July 6 1949 as Clean-Up Day to prevent disease and improve health. Citizens, clubs, and organizations are urged to cooperate with time and money, collecting refuse in a designated dump area and periodically covering it to keep the town healthy for children.
Dr E P Harris reports 94 poliomyelitis cases this week, 464 year to date, six in Tarrant County last week. No Bowie cases yet but expected in July to September. City urges civic cleanup, proper waste disposal, spray use, and covered garbage cans to curb spread and insects. Health officer urges full public cooperation.
An editorial by H. S. Trout proclaims a declared war on filth as polio concerns rise in Bowie. The Chamber of Commerce and city officials launch a citywide cleanup and sanitation push with strict heed to disposal, shelter, water safety, and public health enforcement.
The Bowie Lions Club held a Thursday night meeting to install officers effective July 1. Abe Phares of Jacksboro conducted the installation. E. A. Hill was named president, with B. W. Karsteter, Bob Patterson, Wayne Coggin, Tom Lindsey, A. E. Roberts, O. E. Underwood, and Betty Spears in listed posts. New directors are Doc Jackson and Jack Tage. R E Patterson won the Lion Tamer post in a contested race.
Citywide cleanup drive organized by the Chamber of Commerce with a $500 goal for initial spraying and cleanup. Citizens and businesses urged to contribute, with a final parade at 10 oclock July 6, bands and floats planned, and a public fund for leftovers. Mayor Major and Dr. Harris back efforts amid polio concerns.
The city moves to ease a water shortage by drilling a new well at Lake Bowie and shifting pipework. A break in a large settling basin pipe limits full treatment, causing murky water and high daily use. Mayor Major notes additional wells will follow to bolster supply.
State Representative Wayne Wagenseller outlines a new act allowing World War II veterans to purchase farm or ranch land up to 7500 dollars with a 5 percent down payment. A 25 million dollar loan fund will finance purchases, with the Veterans Land Board handling title, survey, and appraisal before resale at cost. The veteran then repays over a forty year period.
The Lions Club schedules a July 4 celebration at Pelham Park with a 10 a.m. street parade and a 10 p.m. free fireworks show said to be the area’s largest. The day features hourly fun, a carnival midway, athletic events, a Bowie High band concert, lunch, talks by top speakers, a stage show, a fiddle band, and an all-star softball game. Proceeds support the Bowie Youth Recreation program expanding regional summer recreation.
An evangelistic meeting led by Horace W. Busby begins Sunday at the Bowie Church of Christ and runs through July 3. Busby has preached across the United States in over 750 meetings and is credited with about 15 000 baptisms. Daily services at 10 am and 8 pm, with 11 am Sunday morning.
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