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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1941
Page
2
The 1940-41 Sophomore edition lists staff members and readers’ notes on closing sentiments. It celebrates future juniors and seniors, honors personal qualities, and dedicates songs to classmates amid notices on a misprint corrected commencement date and band medal totals.
A mixed auto from a Texas school features student profiles with tests and ambitions, a chapel program by Latin Spanish classes led by Bob Winsett, and a junior basketball team awards presentation.
Local residents report visits across towns including Wichita Falls Bowie Ringgold and Dallas. Notable mentions include Mr and Mrs J D Ratliff Mrs J H Jester and Arch ie Cox with families and a Farm Loan Association visit. Court notices and school board actions noted with brief updates.
Fifth and sixth graders sponsored by Mrs. R B Hodge held a Mother’s Day program with cookies and punch for mothers. The First Baptist Church of Montague presented a Mother's Day program with bouquets for oldest and youngest mothers, led by Mrs Tom Morris. The Church of Christ sang a monthly gospel program, and the Home Demonstration Club met with games and refreshments. The senior play No Foolin was set for May 13 with 10 and 20 cent admissions. The Montague High School class planned Baccalaureate on May 18. Forestburg students presented Feudin in the Hills at the High School auditorium. Science classes visited Fort Worth sites including Star Telegram, Armour’s Packing, and Forest Park. The Montague Business League hosted a meeting with plans for Old Settlers reunion led by L A Paston. Shower honors for Mrs A Elliott noted.
Farmers enjoyed a few sunny days hoping for more fair weather. Mothers spent Mother's Day at home due to bad weather. Families visited relatives across Bowie Salona Buffalo Duncan and Bowie communities with social calls and cemetery duties noted.
Mrs. Joe Gallier of Pampa visits Mrs. Zilma Prater and family for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Holt and their son of Longview spent the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shockley. Mrs. Alton Hill of Alvord also visits.
Sir and Mrs. G. G. Gregory hosted Saturday to see their son Sergeant Alias Griffin who returned to Camp Bowie after a week with family. Robert Hastill and the Ark family from Denison joined Mr. and Mrs. Ivay Hastill and their son for Mother's Day at the Has t ill home.
Emma Lou York was struck in the eye by a baseball bat at school on Friday, needing three stitches. Her eye is improving. Community members attended church in Selma Sunday night and a spelling match with singing occurred at the Selma schoolhouse Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. H L York visited Bowie's resident mother Monday. Everyone noted an enjoyable event.
A lighthearted family exchange anticipates a noon wedding caused by a future gift. The daughter notes the plan shifts from two o'clock to noon to align with bank closing hours, while the father smiles at the practical touch.
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