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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
8
W R Russell of Sunset, a longtime resident, was injured on Highway 81 near Sunset when struck by an auto while returning from a fox chase. He was treated at Bowie Clinic and sent home with multiple bruises and a fractured wrist. the driver rushed him to the hospital and then home.
We express gratitude for the kindness shown during the illness and death of Mrs. E. Chandler. Sincere thanks from Fay Reed and family Orville Westmoreland and Emily Elton Lightfoot and family Fate Chandler and family Oran Chandler and family E. O. Chandler Mack Lovelady and family Marnie Campbell and Jennie Myrtle McCraw and family Eunice Lyles and family Dewey Dorman and family Ray Dorman and family Guy Dorman and family Ora Dorman and family G A Tinrman
Bowie Boy Scouts will hold a short term camp July 10 to 12 at Fred Winn's place five and a half miles west of Bellevue. Scout leaders Lynn Rodgers and Thurston Denson coordinate aquatic sports cooking merit badges and life saving instruction for Stoneburg Joy Bluegrove Henrietta and Bellevue units. Rex Sanders and David Latham of Bowie troop 116 qualified in the Emergency Corps test with an 18 foot rope climb in 15 seconds and Sanders tied for camp championship with a sub nine second climb.
Charles Stewart notes Lord Beaverbrook shifts from aircraft productivity to directing Britain's wartime production and procurement. The Beaver becomes de facto economic dictator for military and naval supplies, coordinating with the United States while Churchill leads combat. Stewart likens him to a loud, persistent publisher similar to Frank Knox.
The Manning and Cotton families express gratitude to friends for sympathy during the illness and after the death of their wife, mother and sister and for the beautiful floral offerings.
The smartly fashioned all black costume features sheer black silk crepe with a surplice line and short sleeves. A black velvet belt with a gold buckle completes the outfit, ideal with large hats colored jewelry and flowers for summer engagements.
Column humorously contrasts Beavers and wartime figures with Winston Churchill and Max Aiken, a Calgary pool hall owner turned media mogul. It notes Aiken rising to peerage in London, handling British transport and war cargo matters, and predicts close ties with American ship production and Allied supply efforts.
Advertisement notes a 1939 Ford Deluxe Fordor for sale featuring 22000 miles, mechanically good condition, clean interior and exterior, good tires, gray color, and guaranteed with down payment 191 dollars and monthly payments 26.45 dollars. The copy emphasizes keeping up with maintenance when buying a used car.
Bociee Lions Club heard Lyle F. Harford director of Farm Relations for the Texas Chum urgic Industries discuss the local starch plant and its economic value to area farmers and businessmen. Mary Ruth McClellan named Lions sweetheart for 1941 42. A picnic at Sinclair Park and officers installation planned for Thursday June 26. Dodson past district Lions governor to be principal speaker.
Mrs Ruth H M Wood, daughter in law of Lord Halifax, arrives in Los Angeles by Clipper plane as her husband Lieut Charles Wood serves in Syria amid the war.
Dr C J Dodsworth spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon on the Rotary International convention in Denver Colorado where he attended as a local club delegate. Prentiss Evans spoke at the installation of officers for the year with Henry T Ayres president Harper Knight vice president and Coy Perry secretary.
The Western Social Chapter of Order of Eastern Star held a memorial service for George Slaughter at a regular meeting. Slaughter was a past Worthy Patron. Alma Garrett presided in his absence. Attendance was good and the service was well presented. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Culp and family from Wichita Falls. Mayor MecNatt and Bob Burgess traveled to Dallas on business.
A couple banters about compliment credibility with a sly quip, exposing insecurity and teasing humor. The exchange plays on the idea of unspoken praise and self doubt between a man and a woman.
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