Editorials Bible Thought Keep thy tongue from evil
A devotional note cites Psalms 34 15 urging restraint and integrity in speech. The brief appears as a moral reflection typical of the period with emphasis on temperance and truthful language.
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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1949
Page
2
A devotional note cites Psalms 34 15 urging restraint and integrity in speech. The brief appears as a moral reflection typical of the period with emphasis on temperance and truthful language.
The article praises a recent dairy show as one of the best in years, noting high quality cattle and growing interest in the Bowie area. It emphasizes need for more pasture, grasses, feed, and acreage, highlighting a strong milk market and local potential for steady weekly income from dairy farming.
The North Texas Oil Belt Golf Association enters the 1949 season with eight matches for Bowie and neighbor clubs: Waurika Jacksboro Decatur Nocona and Bowie. The season opens May 15 at Decatur. Masters Tourney Labor Day and a Golf Ladder will promote local competition.
Mrs. J. T. Brice entertained with her son and daughter in law ee kon of Henrietta and her grandson and granddaughter in Wichita Falls celebrating Mother's Day at her home.
The article argues salvation comes only through entering the body of Christ the church by baptism into Christ. It cites Acts and Epistle verses to claim baptism, repentance, and confession are required for forgiveness and saving faith. It invites attendance at Church of Christ services.
An ineligible player from Nocona High School faced forfeiture of games beyond the district schedule after the State Executive Committee ruled on March 30. The penalty followed the player accepting a 21 jewel wrist watch last October.
Leona residents share Mother's Day gatherings as J B Summers clan reunites. Families from Oklahoma City Vernon Bridgeport Bowie Wichita Falls Amarillo and Pueblo visit, with church services and a May 9 meeting of the Montague County Baptist Business Conference noted.
I D F Pollard Receiver will sell at private sale on May 23 1949, 154 acres of J L Harvey Survey abstract 1503 in Montague County Texas near Prairie Branch, excluding Reno Jarel life estate of 64.7 acres. Bids May 16 21 1949 in Chapman Building Bowie TX with 10 percent cashier's check. I may reject any bid.
Notice calls volunteers to a cleanup at Bear Creek Cemetery east of Marlow Oklahoma on May 14 the second Saturday in May. Bring lunch and tools and help preserve graves. Additional work sessions listed for April 15 25 and May 13.
On Mother's Day Mrs Z W Willett was honored by her children. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hamp Walker of Bowie Mr and Mrs Elmer Rankins of Marlow Okla Juniper Davenport and family and Bill Davenport of Wichita Falls and Mr and Mrs Archie Willett and family of Bowie. A noon picnic at the Walker home followed by gifts celebrated the occasion.
A group spent Saturday at Texhoma Lake enjoying an all day picnic. The outing was cheerful though they encountered minor bus trouble during travel.
Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Pigg of Wichita Falls hosted a weekend gathering with Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Pigg and Miss Thelma Pigg. Mrs. Eva Giles and children visited her mother, Mrs. Harry Walker, in Montague Sunday. Orvill Jones and son Buddy from Mountainview Oklahoma spent the weekend with their nephew, C. L. Craft and family.
Mrs. O. L. Slaughter Jr. of College Station arrived in Bowie Monday for a ten day visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L Tucker.
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