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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1941

Page

2

Woman Driver Causes Gate Impact on Street Turn

A woman driver on a street right turn caused a gate to be knocked off its hinges as she entered. No injuries reported and authorities investigated the incident.

Joke exchange about delegates at a convention

A humorous father son dialogue explains that attending as a delegate at large means the wife does not accompany him, implying a playful take on conventions and social norms. The line highlights gendered expectations in a lighthearted way.

Son Dad

Christ Rejected Highlights on the Sunday School Lesson

A Sunday school lesson centers on Christ being rejected by crowds and leaders, exploring the pivotal moment and its moral implications. The discussion emphasizes faith, doubt, and the meaning of acceptance in a religious context.

Christ

Parable of the wicked husbandmen and the vineyard

The lesson opens with the parable of the wicked husbandmen who mistreat servants and even kill the son, prompting the lord to take the vineyard from them. Jesus warns of future persecutions, tax questions, and the resurrection, while commending the widow who gave all she had and foretelling temple destruction.

Jesus Caesar God Christ Mount of Olives

Bowie News Household Necessity Price

The Bowie News announces a household necessity subscription priced at 1.00 per year reflecting a local rate for residents.

Bowie Trade THE Bowie News

Freshman Program Ends With Reflections On Self Reliance

The piece notes a student discussion on not pitying oneself during life’s disappointments. It praises resilience and courage to persevere, citing a skit titled Shadows and a talk by Rev. A J Quinn on democratic versus totalitarian government.

Taliaferro

Schoolroom Echoes From The Editor

The column notes six weeks of tests finished and offers a light remedy for sore throats gum chewing. It recalls classroom antics by high school students and a civics debate on women jurors ending with a humorous bit from Sammy Pigg. A Missouri newspaper suggestion for a national anthem is mentioned with a playful objection. A closing quip warns not to bite off more than you can chew.

Junior Whitecotton Mr. Redwine

Herbine for biliousness and constipation relief

An advertisement for Herbine a vegetable medicine sold by Griffin's Drug Store at 60 cents a bottle. It claims to ease headaches flatulence listlessness and temporary constipation when laxatives are used.

Griffin’s Drug Store

Seniors Elect Representive Boy And Girl

Senior class election held Tuesday afternoon March 4 chose Melvin Simpson and Christine Sisk as the representative boy and girl. Loyd Price, class president, presided. The pair will be given pages in the Bowie High School Annual.

Loyd Price Melvin Simpson Christian Sisk Melvin Christine Bowie High School

Freshmen Present Program at School Assembly

The Freshmen class presented an assembly program led by president David Latham. Selections from the operetta O Cho San opened the program followed by Mrs Peaseleys Wash Morning read by Jerry Zuber. Ellen Jo Bunch and Emma Jon Ratliff played a piano duet as Kathryn Wright read.

David Latham

Red Carnation Play Ends With Acapella Finale

A school program concluded with The Red Carnation presented by students. Acapella choir led by Clyde Garrett performed a Russian folk song a Czechoslovakian dance and a Negro spiritual. The finale featured the choir and college mascot singing There’s Something About a Soldier.

NTAC Bowie High School North Texas Agricultural College Arlington Texas Cain Strutter’s Christine Jones Argentina Ntac Little Theater Acapella Clyde Garrett Garrett

Dees Leaves Our School for Henrietta Head Coaching Position

Mr. Dees assistant football coach and history teacher leaves our school with March 7 as his last day. He will become head coach at Henrietta. No one has been chosen to replace him yet. Norma Grace Narramore from Cisco Texas is a new freshman welcome Norma Grace.

Mr. Dees Henrietta Norma Grace Narramore Cisco Texas Norma Grace

The Secret of Life on a Safe Boat and Serving Others

The message emphasizes life’s meaning through a safe vessel, useful work, thoughtful ideals, working faith, worthy remembrance, wealth of the world, and serving others rather than personal gain. It urges practical faith and beneficent action over material success.

Father Confronts Son Over Racing Dream

A concerned parent asks how to handle a son who wants to become a racing driver. The reply advises not to stand in his way, suggesting support while guiding safe choices.

Curfew Debate Between Freshman Lovers Ends With Refusal

A humorous exchange shows a freshman couple arguing over curfew with a plea for love and a firm No from the girl. In the dining room a guest asks for nuts and a professor jokes about flunking students. A maid speaks to a mistress about being Scotch and modesty.

Junior Dorothy Dean Silla Starts Stamp Exchange

Dorothy Dean Silla, a junior, collects stamps after seeing ads about others with the hobby. She has about 40 stamps from the United States and abroad and is interested in exchanging stamps with anyone who would like to trade.

Dorothy Dean Silla Dorothy Dean U. S Dorothy

Bobby Jo Cozart Collects Snapshots of Friends

Sophomore Bobby Jo Cozart preserves memories by saving around 100 pictures of many friends. She started this hobby some time ago and invites others to share their photos if they have one to contribute.

Bobby Jo Cozart Bobby 0

Personality Sketches Opal Barrow, Senior Choral Club

Opal Barrow is a 16 year old senior with a birthday on April 4. She stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 117 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Her favorite color is red and her favorite song is Frenesi. She enjoys civics class and collects snapshots. Her special interests include Black-headed Junior activities and she participates in the Choral Club and volleyball.

Opal Barrow

Melvin Simpson Profile Readout

Melvin Simpson is a 19 year old student with a May 13 birthday. He stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has blond hair and blue eyes. His favorite song is The New San Antonio Rose and his favorite subject is English. He enjoys football and track as hobbies and activities.

Melvin Simpson San Antonio Rose

Puzzle Dialogue Sparks Street Car Versus Taxi Clarification

Conundrum Boy poses a riddle about the difference between a street-car and a taxi cab. Girl responds with a puzzled no.

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