Winds Highlight Need for Soil Conservation Across Montague County
G E Blackmon of the Upper Elm-Red Soil Conservation District says winds expose the risk to soil fertility if preservation measures are neglected. Farmers plan 380 miles of terraces planned with limited equipment, with terrace work beginning on several local farms and soil maps prepared for the Clear Creek Conservation Area south of Saint Jo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Blackmon
Upper Elm-Red Soil Conservation District
Montague County
Upper Elm-Red
LeRoy Priddy
Jim Clingingsmith
L. C. Walker
Garlington
First National Bank
Bowie
Clear Creek
Saint Jo
Mrs. Bessie Foster Knits For Soldiers From Bowie
Mrs. Bessie Foster of Bowie has knitted 84 sweaters 21 pairs of socks six scarves and a Afghan square while managing home duties. Yarn purchases funded by her and the Red Cross will send the Afghan to hospitals and the sweaters and socks to San Antonio for distribution. She also supports orphans via the Foster Parent Plan contributing to a home in England aiding children of many nationalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Foster
Bowie
Red Cross
San Antonio
Christian Science Society
Foster
Foster Parent Plan
England
District 13 4-H club girls showcase food spoilage demo
The club women in District 13 across 18 counties show strong interest in 4-H club girls. Mrs Martha Butterly of A M College presented a Food Spoilage demonstration while Mrs Patton of Briar Creek led the recreation feature. Lightning is categorized into forked shed and ball forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butterly
A. & M. College
Patton
Briar Creek
Bible Verse Quotation in a Newspaper Feature
A religious quotation from St. Matthew 6 30 appears in a religious or opinion context, referencing faith and divine provision. The line contrasts grass clothing with human needs, highlighting belief in God's care for followers. It is presented as a philosophical or moral consideration within a periodical.
Graduation thoughts and Bowie High School salute
The article urges graduates to view learning as ongoing and emphasizes responsibility after graduation. It congratulates Bowie High School and area students, noting uncertain futures amid wartime but opportunities after peace for trained minds and willing hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie High School
Mrs Eisenhower Advocates Faith and Home Front Duty
In Washington after returning from San Antonio Mrs Eisenhower wife of General Dwight L Eisenhower outlines three home front duties keep fit and work at home have faith in Divine Power and provide serene homes for soldiers when the war ends. She says fighting is for the generals and stresses faith and calm as essential for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Dwight L. Eisenhower
Nazidand
Washington
San Antonio
Food production urged to prevent postwar hunger
OPA officials led by Chester Bowles warn tougher times lie ahead to keep living costs down. Even as the war ends, a global need for food will require us to share supplies while expanding local production to stabilize prices and support hungry nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Chester Bowles
Bowie Ration Board
Social Roundup of Montague Area Residents
Beck Springs Mrs E L Mills and family visited in Denton with her niece Mrs Zetta McLamara. Patricia Turner spent Mother's Day with her mother in Wichita Falls. Jessie Whitecotton of Electra visited his parents in Montague weekend. Velma Clark and Belle Cable visited Roy Dunbar and son Larry in Montague. George Vice and family with his Arkansas father visited S F Middleton family. Mills family hosted Sunday dinner with Dee Hudson Fred McGrew and others from Nocona and Elmore City. Senior trip to Fort Worth with Posey Lee Brown Kenneth Morrow and sponsor. Lilian Embree and Bill Tom were in Bowie. G A Archer plans work in Chickasha while husband Pvt Archer is near Fort Smith. Mary Vice and S F Middleton visited W F Middleton parents in Lone Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Mills
Albert Beck
Gloria
East Montague
Denton
Mills
Zetta McLamara
Patricia Turner
Dolly Turner
Wichita Falls
Jessie Whitecotton
Electra
I. P. Whitaker
Velma Clark
Belle Cable
Roy Dunbar
Larry
Montague
George Vice
Vice
Arkansas
S. F. Middleton
Mills Hed Ag
Bill Salmon
Lenny
Gilbert
Nocona
Dee Hudson
Elmore City
Okla
Fred McGrew
Posey Lee Brown
Kenneth Morrow
van Davis
Fort Worth
Lilian Embree
Bill
Tom
Bowie
G. A. Archer
Chickasha
Pvt
G A. Archer
Fort Smith
Ark
Mary Vice
S. F. Midleton
W. F Middleton
Lone Star
Lindale 4-H Club Meeting Highlights Apr 26
Lindale 4-H Club met Wednesday morning April 26 with pledges and motto. Eva Sue Merritt demonstrated proper table setting for company and family style, then girls practiced. Mrs Williams from A and M College spoke on pressure cooking testing schools and distributed garden insect bulletins. The meeting adjourned with the club prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindale 4-H
Eva Sue Merritt
Williams
A & M College
Decoration Day services at Oak Hill Sunday
Several people from here attended Decoration Day services at Oak Hill on Sunday, reflecting local observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Hoeldtke Family Sunday Visit at Hodges Home
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoeldtke and daughters Gwendolyn and Joyce were Sunday guests of Mrs. E L Hodges in Henrietta, the Hoeldtke sister’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hoeldtke
Gwendolyn and
Joyce
Card of Thanks for sympathy after loss and birth news
The Brown Oyler and Brown families thank friends for kindness during illness and death of a husband and father. They note Lt. Hebert overseas and baby Candace Elizabeth born May 1 at Sheppard Field Hospital, with Mrs. Hebert to reside with her parents in the meanwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Brown
Bruce Oyler
Winifred
Fulton Brown
Roger
Norman J. Hebert
Candace Elizabeth
Sheppard Field Hospital
County Club Meeting Held at Bowie May 13
The Montague Home Demonstration Club met in Bowie at the City Auditorium at 2 30 PM with Mrs C E Ayres chairing. Eight clubs answered roll call with visitors after singing America. Rally Day is planned for July 21 and Mrs W A Richardson reported on the Home Demonstration Association meeting held at Haskell on April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague
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America
Webster
Mrs. Eisenhower
Beck Springs
S. F. Middleon
Sumeance Cartel
Ray Beal
Nocona, Texas
Southwestern Life Insurance CO
CN Attorney General
Coke Stevenson
Gerald C. Mann
H. H. Bauknight
Bit and Welding
E. Wise
Bowie, Texas
American Airlines
Captain Fitzgerald
A. Beall Fitzgerald
Flying Fitzgerald
Favorle
Goodness
Eres
Pamationg Ee
Gary-Nees Lumber Company
Pfregional Service
Texas
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