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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1952
Page
1
A collage of quotes and notes from a mid-century Tribune page features advice on mood and youth, references to MacArthur and Edison, a remark on farm life, and brief local notes. It notes rising food demand, shifting self-employment, and a weathered report of a lightning strike near Fruitland.
The 20th Century Fox technicolor epic David and Bathsheba starring Gregory Peck and Susan Hayward returns to the Bowie Majestic Sunday and Monday at popular prices. A Monday matinee begins 32 p.m. owner Woody Campbell says the film can be seen many times and still be enjoyed.
Melvin Richardson was elected president of the Bowie Lions Club with Emin Heard and E. F. Bradfield as first and second vice presidents. New directors Scott Whaley and Jack Bradley join the Bowie board, Elton Hill song leader, and J. B. Zetzsche secretary treasurer. In Decatur, A. L. Duncan was elected Lions Club president, aiming for ties with Bowie. Duncan plans to promote mutual interests and attend Bowie meetings on Tuesday to discuss organizing a rural telephone system.
County Judge Howard Mays spoke at the Rotary noon program on wills, outlining how to draw them and the legal provisions for executing them. The address drew many questions, reflecting strong interest from Rotarians.
Fryar's Plumbing Company moves to the south half of a new 50 foot building at 106 Smythe Street, the space divided with J B Falls buying one side from Cassie and Ray Ross retaining the other leasing to Fryar. The move provides a larger display for Norge home appliances and invites public visits. Paul C. Harper leases the other side for a furniture business.
The bank and post office will close on Friday May 30 with city delivery only and no rural deliveries. Windows are shut all day while most other businesses stay open as usual.
Showers from Saturday night into Sunday brought 1.5 to over 3 inches of rain to Bowie and surrounding areas boosting farm and ranch operations, gardens, and orchards. Near Bellevue precipitation reached 3.14 inches with stock water pools replenished in time. Additional showers are forecast for the weekend.
Ferndale Creamery announces a new reduction in milk prices now in effect. Pasteurized milk costs 24 cents per quart and homogenized milk 25 cents per quart at retail.
Plans near completion for a modern Conoco super service station to be built at the corner of Mills and East Wise on land owned by Hines Clark and leased to Continental Company. Jess Barnes says the station will be attractive and up to date, replacing an old Bowie landmark residence Clark acquired months ago.
Gordon Cady and Bailey Taylor attended a Dallas convention Tuesday and Wednesday for men’s furnishings dealers.
A special meeting is announced for Tuesday at 7 o clock May 27 for those interested in forming a large rural telephone system. A. L. Duncan and G. E. Blackmon lead the movement and urge attendance for possible decisive action. The plan envisions a central Bowie exchange serving about 50 miles with inter connections. It may be financed like the local Rural Electric Co op where Duncan presides.
The Bowie Red Cross blood drive held Tuesday at the First Baptist Church basement collected 68 pints for armed forces. Though short of the target and last year’s 130 pints, donors faced shorter waits with no line. Organizers credited volunteer workers and thanked donors. continuation noted on Page 8.
Mrs Lynn Garlington announces open speech and dance recitals for her pupils this year. No invitations sent. admission is free. Junior pupils perform Tuesday May 27 at 8 p m Bowie City Auditorium, followed by senior pupils Thursday May 29 at 8 p m.
Paul G. Harper has leased the new building on the Bowie Bakery site from L. D. Falls. The old bakery burned last September. A neighboring 25 foot front shop was leased by Fryar Plumbing Co. Norge dealer, moving in this week. Harper aims to open within a few days.
The News publisher thanks the several hundred new subscribers and renewals entered without solicitors or contests. The paper earns a new high reader total, promising advertisers greater reach, and vows continued efforts to provide more valuable pages as it reaches thousands of homes.
Bowie High School plans a Thursday night graduation with 36 seniors receiving diplomas after a commencement address by former Congressman Ed Gossett. The eighth grade exercises are set for Friday, with other area schools also holding commencements this week. Kenneth Cox and Bobby Brown are top honor students.
A southbound Fort Worth and Denver freight train No 75 with eighty cars derailed about 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sunset. Eight cars derailed but no injuries occurred and tracks were cleared by 7:30 p.m. Detours affected Zephyr No 2 and passenger No 7. The loaded cars did not spill cargo.
The Sinclair booster plant in Bowie resumed normal status Tuesday after a 20 day oil workers strike. The plant handles about 5000 barrels daily and had operated with supervisory personnel during the stoppage. It was picketed briefly when the strike began.
Emin Heard senior member of Heard's Hardware earned a GE Appliance Company award for high sales in March and April. The prize included a free all expense paid week at Sun Valley Idaho as part of a nationwide GE dealer contest focused on Texas group.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Hogue of Brownfield Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Box in town last week sharing a friendly social call and time together.
District Supervisor H H Eades told Bowie News motor vehicle owners are neglecting inspections. The deadline under the new law is September 6, with fines up to 200 dollars. In Montague county only about one fourth of vehicles have been inspected this year amid more than 6000 registrations.
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