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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1941
Page
8
Quentin and Mabel Williams extend thanks to friends and neighbors for many kindnesses shown during their father’s illness and death and wish God’s richest blessings on each recipient.
Richard Golden and Cy Young of A C C Abilene spent the weekend with their parents in Bowie. George Garlington and son Harold of Wichita Falls visit. they plan to move to Oakland California this week. Several families relocated nearby farms and hosted guests from Wichita Falls, Bonham, Lufkin, Boston and more. Local residents shopped and socialized in Bowie with many trips to Gainesville and Belleview noted.
A district meeting for farmers and farm leaders from 17 counties will be held at the Kemp Hotel in Wichita Falls on Tuesday March 11. County Agent Arvie S. Elliott says all farmers and community leaders are invited to discuss plans for a statewide farm organization to broaden county representation and shape agricultural policy.
A family eligible for an additional mattress under the latest three and five member cotton mattress program can obtain a simple letter request. Miss Vinnie Dee Michie, Home Demonstration Agent, says a letter to the county agent suffices, with a new blank needed if previously issued.
Funeral services for Alex Hallman of Granger brother of Mrs. Mary Presley of Bowie were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Burgess Funeral Chapel with Rev. L G Rainey and Rev. A J Quinn officiating. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery. He died Monday from a fall from a railroad engine. Born in Dalton Georgia he had worked for a railroad company for years. He is survived by his wife two sons Donald Hallman of New York and Alvin Hallman of Memphis a daughter Mrs Carl Taylor of Wichita Falls one brother G B Hallman of Smithville four sisters Mrs Mary Presley of Bowie Mrs S E Bloss of Louisiana Mrs D F Flowers of Carrizo Springs and Mrs Alice Doyle of Wichita Falls Texas.
The Southeast Montague County Singing Convention will hold an all-day session with the Dewey community singers between Sunset and Forestburg on the fifth Sunday in March. Truett Cavasos and W. C. Huddleston will direct the program, inviting leading singers from Montague and neighboring counties to participate.
Admissions include Little Donnie Ray Winningham of Stoneburg and Beulah Jones of Dallas. Dismissals list Mrs. N. R. Wright and her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Cassles, M. M. Stallings, and Billy Ray Pyles.
The Salona Home Demonstration Club held a March 4 meeting at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Earnest Roth's home with Mrs. George Kerr presiding. Mrs. Olan Faulkner demonstrated making a cutting bed. Refreshments served to listed members. next meeting set for March 18 at Mrs. W A Richardson's home.
Mr and Mrs T W Sanderson and their son Jerry Leon spent last week in Wichita Falls visiting his mother Mrs Thomas Sanderson and sister Mr and Mrs Dan Nacker.
Vera Winston Good features old blue serge as a reliable Spring fabric used by top designers. A smart street frock in midnight blue includes a detachable pink linen vestee with vertical tucks and pink pearl studs, a front-fas tened skirt, and a moderately flared gore.
Miss Ida Moore of Dallas spent the week end with her sister Miss Lura Moore.
Mrs. F R Collard state chairman of International Music Relations Texas Federation of Music Clubs was guest of Miss Inez Rudy and Miss Lillie Huff. She attended the W J Marsh program at the City Auditorium Tuesday night.
A wordplay item notes pants act singular at the top and plural at the bottom. It explains that not wearing them makes the phrase singular, highlighting quirky English usage.
If you doubt your own judgment on used car values bring a trusted mechanic. We will let him be the judge jury and the supreme court to ensure fair assessment.
W. B. Dees resigns from Bowie High School to become head coach at Henrietta High School. Effective today he reports Monday and will assist in spring training, succeeding Homer Pegram as Bearcats coach. Successor at Bowie not named.
The Community Singers rally at Bowie Nazarene Church next Sunday at 2 30 PM led by class president Luther Ewell. Leaders invite the public and urge good singers to attend with several invited guests from nearby communities including W C Huddleston Dewey Trusett Cavasos Sunset and Homer Ward Brushy.
Mrs. C. E. Hill and husband attended the funeral in Olney on Wednesday for Mrs. Hill’s nephew Wilbur Cowan who died Tuesday. Cowan worked at Hughes Motor Company in Abilene. The Hills stayed in Olney through the week and returned Saturday. Donald Mann of Perkins-Timberlake Store is ill at home. Henry T. Ayres of Daube’s spent Thursday in Dallas. Mr and Mrs Henry Neel hosted their 4 year old granddaughter Miss Llaudia Dell Richmond of Wichita Falls this week.
Denver reports fair weather with no illnesses. Rev W M Jones of Sunset preached at Sunday School. Attendees included George Kerr and W A Richardson of Salona, Lynas Durham of Bowie visiting the Cornelison grandparents, Emmitt Thompson and children, Marvin Winton of Wichita Falls, I W Gilmore of Bowie, and local families. A large crowd enjoyed Sunday night singing with Mrs R T Savage and Mrs Grady Massey.
James G. Rowell delivered a lecture titled Christian Science Its Power to Uplift Mankind at City Auditorium. He argued Moses lifted spirits by correcting mortal fear and recognizing divine Mind as the true source of reality.
Mr. Rowell explains spiritual understanding lifting up the true idea of God and man. He cites Moses and Christ Jesus, says healing comes from consciousness turned from matter to Spirit and urges prayer that reveals sin as a delusion and allness of God.
The News announces the names of candidates subject to access the City Election April.
Paul’s message on transformation through renewal of the mind is cited by Mr. Rowell. He is a member of the Board of Lectureship at The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston and spoke under the local church’s auspices.
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