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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1950
Page
10
A biblical quotation from Hebrews 4 13 16 emphasizes that all beings are transparent to God and invites believers to approach the throne of grace boldly to seek mercy and help in times of need. The text highlights divine omniscience and accessible mercy.
Congress and the Justice Department push to curb big time gambling and the spread of gambling information via telegraph and telephone. Crime experts say stopping teaching gambling at home and in community venues could reduce the habit and linked crime rings.
The Wichita Times argues soil erosion threatens regional life and economy as soil loses productivity. Business leaders and rail men push for public action. The paper stresses the link between soil depletion and rural population decline and urges comprehensive conservation measures.
The article notes the Bowie dairy show highlights two key paths to profitability: improved cattle breeding for higher production and more cost effective feed, especially through year round green pastures and winter grains. It urges more farmer gatherings for study and inspiration and congratulates the cattle awarded at the Bowie Show.
Last week Mrs. Fannie Walker from Wichita Falls attended at the J. F. Thompson residence along with Prentice Ballengee and wife from Mexico City aeds Ballengee of Trinidad Colorado and Mr and Mrs E M Ballengee of Plainview.
Mr and Mrs Fred Hoeldtke traveled to Wichita Falls to visit relatives on Sunday, joining family members for a brief reunion and hometown connections.
Mrs G W Shirley of Duncan Oklahoma visited Mrs Lillie Menasco a few days last week in a social call noting friendly contact and companionship between families in the community.
Tulsa based Service Pipe Line Company becomes the new name of the Stanolind Pipe Line Company effective May 1 to reduce confusion with related Stanolind entities. The transporter serves about 27 000 oil wells and 37 refineries across nine states, delivering up to 400 000 barrels daily and employing 2 800 workers, 500 in Tulsa.
Mr and Mrs George Kegley and their son spent the week end in Nocona enjoying a family outing and sightseeing together.
The Bowie B&PW Club held its April meeting in the club room with Miss Jeanette Brown of Sunset School delivering her declamation titled The Master’s Touch. President Miss Minnie Walker presided. attendees included Mrs Thelma Moss Mrs Norwista Williams Miss Ettie Smith Miss Lara Dean Davis Ermyntrude McNatt Reba Burright and Elna Davis.
Mrs J H Jones hosts the Park Springs Home Demonstration Club on April 27. Mrs Billye D. Freeland demonstrates finishes like bound buttonholes and zipper insertion. Mrs Charles Griffis reports on Crafton Cemetery progress, with club sponsorship. Refreshments are served to members and guests.
The next meeting will be with Mrs. Charles Griffis on May 11 1950. All members are urged to attend.
Ben Allred of Dallas visits his mother Mrs Renne Allred during a weekend gathering.
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