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.
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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1941
Page
2
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Bowie News announces a household necessity subscription priced at 1.00 per year reflecting a local rate for residents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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