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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1942
Page
8
The Red Cross first aid course led by Loyd Tucker and Rev. Mal Siros began Tuesday night at the local fire hall. Thirty eight people enrolled with two weekly meetings on Tuesday and Thursday. Enrollment continues via Loyd Tucker or Mrs Peal Taliaferro for those unable to attend.
Gary Cooper appears in a Philippine themed work presented Wednesday at the Bowie Theatre. Audience turnout and critical reception were noted as part of the evening's program.
An advertisement touts Cheekens turkeys benefiting from sulphurous compound drinking water. It claims regular use costs little, prevents worms lice mites fleas, and promises healthy egg production or money back.
Civil service examinations for stenographers and typists will be held in Washington D C at the High School Tuesday June 30 at 12 30 p m. Ranks for the examination and further information may be secured at the local Post Office during regular hours.
The First Methodist Church revival meets from June 28 to July 12 on the church lawn with services at 10 15 a m and 8 30 p m. The Rev P G Hightower of Dallas conducts the preaching and the church choir leads singing inviting all singers and worshippers regardless of affiliation to attend.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church hosts a revival starting 11 am Sunday June 28 with services at 1 30 pm and 8 30 pm led by Rev O N Baucom of Denton Texas. The meeting aims to salvation and spiritual renewal and invites all to attend. Fort Worth residents Mrs W E Standifer and daughter Helen Jane along with Mr and Mrs T Pierce hosted weekend visitors. Green and son Fred Green from Henrietta visited Mr and Mrs Pierce on Sunday.
Government campaign urges women and children to collect every scrap of rubber from homes to aid Navy Army and air force. Article details items to reclaim from kitchens baths nurseries and closets, urging thorough house cleaning from attics to cellars to capture tires gloves galoshes and even small rubber parts. Also includes a legal notice from Montague County Texas regarding property dispute and court actions with dates in 1942.
Flight surgeons at Corpus Christi naval air station monitor cadets officers and crew in aviation medicine. They study fatigue altitude respiratory issues and nervous disorders while pushing upgrades in oxygen equipment cabin sealing and fitness programs to reduce flying disorders. When conditions persist they ground sailors for safety.
Mrs Lum Lovette spent Monday in Fort Worth. Mrs Morris Thompson and Mrs Rex Calaway visited Joel Mann who is ill in Methodist Hospital. Mr and Mrs Fred Gardner and Mr and Mrs Mark Campbell were at the bedside. Mrs B F Allison of Ringling Oklahoma visited her daughter Mrs C W Wilson. Paul Taliaferro, working on a master's degree at NTSTC Denton, spent the weekend with Mrs Taliaferro. Mrs Don Tucker of Charleroi Pennsylvania is here for extended visit with relatives including the Wilson family.
To the many friends and relatives of my husband and our dear dad who loyally aided in every way, presented flowers at his funeral, and those who consoled us in our sadness, may God bless each and everyone. Mrs. Iva Phagan Cullen T. Phagan Lavern P. Phagan Alice H. Phagan Orlan E. Hartley.
Authorized notices name candidates for State Senator 22nd District R C Lanning for re election and for Precinct 2 positions Howard Wheeler Marvin T Wright Aubrey E Horn J H Harry Stout, Tax Assessor Fred W Surber Wade Bond County Clerk Barney R Giles Virginia Ruth Boswell Riley County Attorney L D Earman and County Superintendent J A Fanning I B Williams.
Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Fitts and their children have returned from a trip to San Diego where their son Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Fitts reside. Mrs. Fitts accompanies them to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Farmer.
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