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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
2
College Station June 19 Calhoun County farmers report success using the compound atlacide to kill Johnson grass. When applied at boot stage, one pound mixed in a gallon of water achieved a 95 percent kill after three days, confirmed again three weeks later. County Agent Henry F. New cites a demonstration showing promising weed control.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Oldham the former owners of the Club Cafe have moved to Dumas Texas where they operate a cafe after closing the Club Cafe here and storing their equipment.
A short devotional note quotes Psalm 91 11 12 to remind readers that divine protection accompanies believers in all paths. The reflection emphasizes trust in God and the guardian presence guiding daily steps.
A sermon outlines biblical warnings on soil stewardship from Moses to Jeremiah, linking old land regulations with Israelite fertility and wealth. It notes the seven sabbatical year, Jubilee concepts, and Solomon era abundance, then contrasts with later desolation and Jesus era abundance signals.
A two week revival ended Saturday at the Assembly of God church with Rev Harison of Olney delivering the sermon and his wife providing special music. Rev G D Amos of Coleman preached at the Baptist pulpit Sunday with his wife and daughter Karen Mae assisting. Many local residents attended gatherings and events around the community including visits, showers, and a neighborhood singing at Fruitland.
Washington D C hosts a highways safety conference June 18 to 20 emphasizing lighting as a crucial safety factor. Data show 60 percent of fatal crashes occur at night and 14 states report nighttime hazards. improving street and highway lighting could save over 10 000 lives annually at a cost of about two dollars per person per year.
An emergency clearance of about 300000 worth of war surplus materials at Sheppard Field is slated for June 26 and 27. C D Martin of the War Assets Administration said real and personal property will be turned over to the WAA for final disposal. Inspection and bids run 8:30 am to 4 pm June 26 with bid openings at 9 am June 27.
A partial list describes surplus items including bakery ovens flour machines hospital furniture sewing machines riveters and field office building. Aircraft parts are valued with equipment costing eight thousand dollars originally.
Washington D C The Army Air Forces form parachutist rescue teams for use with the 10th Rescue Squadron in Alaska to boost polar route air travel and operations.
Joe notes a mail check while Moe demands five dollars. Joe promises to reveal the rest of a dream, framing a light exchange about money and a future tale. The banter centers on friendship and a humorous cliffhanger.
A chemical control method to reduce Johnson grass spread is described. It risks temporary soil sterility if applied outside turn rows and roadside ditches, and none was applied to grass only in cultivated fields. The approach remains promising to keep grass from invading cropland.
The L. B. Wilhite family held a Sunday reunion on June 15 to celebrate Father’s Day and two birthdays. Attendees included Franklin Y. Wilhite and family of Gainesville, H. D. Blasingame and children of Belcherville, Leslie B. Wilhite from the U S Navy awaiting discharge, and William A. Wilhite Bonnie Jean and J B Romine with their sons.
The text describes Saracen invasions in A.D. eighth century Asia Minor and southern Europe causing vegetation loss and soil erosion. It claims the Jordan choked with clay, Palestine visitors saw barren hills, and soil loss undermined wealth once used to build temples. It argues civilizations require fertile soil to endure.
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