Bowie golf proposal advances with no delay
Local editorial notes a golf proposal for Bowie as a worthy enterprise. Principal Paul Taliaferro at Bowie High School enjoys a spring diversion with ducklings and goslings, while local residents share neighborly gossip and farm progress reports. The piece closes with campaign chatter and a political note from Ed Gossett urging gubernatorial action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Taliaferro
Bowie High School
Henry
Henrietta
Gossett Declares Candidacy for Congress in Democratic Race
Representative Ed Gossett announces his re election bid as a Democrat. He touts his youth and service, supports the war program and administration foreign policy, and argues for end to isolationism. He cites independence, balanced government, opposition to profiteering, and prior efforts against discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gossett
Congress
Gossett
House of Representatives
Pofakty
Bis
Cemetery Working at Pleasant Hill Gather Day
A cemetery working is planned at Pleasant Hill on Tuesday May 30. Attendees are asked to bring lunch and spend the day. An interesting program with singing and a speaker has been arranged, and all interested are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
Hospital News Admits and Dismissals Include Local Residents
Hospital notes list admissions for Mrs Minnie Jarrett of Bowie Henrietta Virginia Mr and Mrs Steve Knight Bowie Mrs J W Corpening Stoneburg Mrs J B Pollard Montague Mrs W C Lyons Bowie Jerry L son of Mr and Mrs C Sims Henrietta Mrs J E Langford Bonita and dismissals for C C Long Mrs G N Daven port and infant son Edward Wayne Virginia Knight Loomis Jordan and Mrs W C Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Jarrett
Bowie
Lyon
Henrietta
Virginia
Steve Knight
J. W. Corpening
Stoneburg
J B. Pollard
Montague
W. C. Lyons
Jerry L
C. Sims
J. E Langford
Bonita
C. C. Long
G. N. Davenport
Edward Wayne
Virginia Knight
Loomis Jordan
Mrs T M Whitecotton Returns From Cherry Point Visit
Mrs. T. M. Whitecotton has returned from Cherry Point North Carolina where she visited her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Whitecotton
Cherry Point
N. C
Annual City Audit Reveals Fiscal Highlights for 1944
City audit by J E Huffines of Dallas details March 31 1944 finances. Light Water Sewage departments show net gains 27847 45 3156 22 and 6220 28 respectively. City assets total 558574 36 with bonded debt 292950 and surplus 230494 46. Tax rate remains 1.00 per hundred with past reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Huffines
Dallas
Light Department
Water Department
Bowie Man Back After Unusual War Record In Pacific
Lt. Charles E. Hill Jr. returns home after 15 months in the South Pacific reporting 188 combat missions and 332 hours in the air. He describes time in New Guinea and Australia and notes observations on natives and local women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Pacific
Charles E. Hill Jr
South Pacific
New Guinea
Hill
Australia
Faced Death But Is Still Smiling Coxswain Richard M Golden
Coxswain Richard M. Golden of the U S Coast Guard and son of Mr and Mrs G H Golden of Bowie is home on thirty day leave. He served at Pearl Harbor for two years and recounts a hair raising moment when unloading a ship of captured Japanese fire ammunition at Tarawa a hoist dumped shells toward him but miraculously did not explode. He remains cheerful and retains his friendly demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Golden
U. S. Coast Guard
G. H. Golden
Bowie
Pearl Harbor
Tarawa
Soldier on furlough shot while squirrel hunting near Mallard
J. R. Tompkins, a Mineral Wells soldier on furlough, hunted near his father's Mallard home when his shotgun discharged injuring one side of his foot. He received first aid at Bowie Clinic then was moved to Camp Howze near Gainesville for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Tompkins
Mineral Wells
Mallard Sunday
Bowie Clinic
Camp Howze
Gainessville
Jokes About Tight Scot Turned Generous Hosts
Second Lt. H. L. Turns Jr. in England sent home an Eng sketched view of Scotland. He says Scots are stereotyped as tight but are in fact very generous and ready to help, treating American soldiers as nobility. He would like to return someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Turns
H. L. Turns, Jr
England
Scotland
Singing at Brushy Church Fourth Sunday Gospel Session
The Community Gospel Singers hold a Sunday program at Brushy Church at 2 30 in the afternoon. A strong lineup is planned and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Gospel Singers
Brushy Church
First Christian Church Intermediate elects officers
The Intermediate class met on Sunday May 21 electing officers for the year: Marie Cato as president Marjorie Butler as vice president Norma Jean McDaniel as secretary treasurer and Betty Jo Roberson as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Rose
Marie Cato
Marjorie Butler
Norma Jean McDaniel
Sec’y
Betty Jo Roberson
Clarence Newsom Visits Home Between Radio School Stays
Clarence Newsom, now at radio school at A and M College, returned home for a brief visit to Bowie Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Newsom
What A Big World Several Bowie Boys Meet in Pacific Area
Mrs. Asa Moyer of Grand Prairie formerly of Bowie reports a letter from son Oran 2-c in the South Pacific. Oran says he met Bowie friends Bob Posey Marvin Willett and Wayne Golden and hopes to meet Greer Dickey soon. Oran is well and in advance training with the Amphibious group but now assigned to a ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Moyer
Grand Prairie
Bowie
Oran
South Pacific
Bob Posey
Marvin Willett
Wayne Golden
Greer Dickey
Home Coming and Memorial Program at Sunset May 28
Sunset prepares for its Memorial Day and annual Homecoming on Sunday May 28 with Judge Earl P. Hall giving the Homecoming Address. Dr T G Rogers of Decatur will deliver the Memorial Day address at 2 30 p m. Mrs A N Pace of Sunset chairs the program and arrangements committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset
Earl P. Hall
T. G. Rogers
Decatur
A. N. Pace
Judge Earl Hall To Deliver Stoneburg Commencement Address
Commencement exercises for Stoneburg school take place May 28 and 29 in the school gym. W. T. Hamilton of Bowie Church of Christ will give the baccalaureate message. District Judge Earl P. Hall will deliver the commencement address on May 29. Jolene Gee to give the Valedictory and Posey Lee Brown the Salutatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoneburg School
W. T. Hamilton
Bowie Church of Christ
Earl P. Hall
Jolene Gee
Posey Lee Brown
Music School to Begin Monday Night
The School of Sacred Music sponsored by the Baptist Brotherhood opens Monday evening May 29 at 8 o clock in the basement of the First Baptist Church. Ernest Rippetoe of Stephenville Texas will teach for all who wish to attend. Classes are held in the afternoon and at night. Tuition is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Sacred Music
The
Baptist Brotherhood
First Baptist Church
Ernest Rippetoe
Stephenville
Texas
Murdick oil moves with Benton & Moore No 2 success
Outstanding development last week in the Murdick oil interests includes the Benton & Moore No 2 well at Hildreth as a top producer. Murdick plans four new wells and works on L. B. Parker No 1 and Matney No 2 in heavy production zones while continuing drilling on multiple other leases across the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdick Oil
Benton & Moore
Hildreth
Murdick
L. B. Parker
John E. Hughes Wright
C. H. Murdick
Ida Walthall
A. Roeser & Pendleton
A. A. Hall
Elk
A. J. Old Survey
Continental
Bates
Clisbee
Crockett
Belle“ue
Bowie
S. Daube
Perry Larson Opens Bowie Office With Murdick Oil
Perry Larson of Wichita Falls the petroleum engineer has joined the Murdick interests and will open an office in Bowie. He plans to move his family once a modern house is secured and expresses confidence in oil development prospects in the Bowie area and the growing organization he is joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Larson
Wichita Falls
Murdick
Bowie
Bowie Art League Exhibition Opens May 28 and 30
The Bowie Art League invites the public to view a display of spring flowers and original works from local and regional artists. Highlights include portrait pieces by Mrs. Billie Lunn of Nocona and works by Leona McGill Fort Worth, Polly Hoffman Wichita Falls, and others. Mrs. Walter Coffield directs the Arts and Crafts division featuring children’s art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie Art League
Billie Lunn
Nocona
Leona McGill
Eligible B and C ration holders face tire shortages
More motorists qualify for new passenger car tires as May quotas rise slightly. Despite eligibility, boards will distribute only a limited tire supply each month, delaying access by two or three months for many.
Fort Worth Couple Visits Father This Sunday
Mr and Mrs Geo L Martin of Fort Worth visited her father T Rey Coffield on Sunday. The event highlights family ties in the Fort Worth area.
Bowie Graduations Conclude Strong School Year
J D White son of Mr and Mrs J D Bill White north of Bowie receives Bowie Lions Club good citizenship trophy chosen by secret vote. Final balloting named Alberta Shenicke Em hry Previtt Ruby Underwood Alfred Narramore Betty Grace Roberson Mary Lois Ratliff Gordon Head as finalists. Sixty plus scholarships awarded to top students. eighty seniors received diplomas. address by Dr James B Boren.
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J. D. White
J. D.bill White
Bowie
Bowie Lions Club
Atever
J.D. White
Audry
G. Doc Jackson
Lions Club
Alberta Shenicke
Em Hry Previtt
Ruby Underwood
Alfred Narramore
Betty Grace Roberson
Mary Lois Ratliff
Gordon Head
Geraldine Zuber
Franklin Increase
Wilma Baker
Ruby Egenbacher
Alberta Hoeldtke
Allan Miles
Laverne Fox
Billie Jean Wright
Kula Rae Neece
Lottie Simer
Dorothy In Finn
Fussell Cannor
Bowie Teachers Leave for Summer
Bowie public school staff will disperse for vacation. Gertrude Ham and Gordon Cady will study for bachelor degrees at Texas State Teachers College in Denton. R F Vanhoove pursues a master's at the same college. Serena Dodd, South Ward principal, plans to spend the summer in Dallas. Louise Street, Diana Cloughley have returned to Gra ham. Ameta Wright to Seymour. Helen Henley to Montague. Willie Lee Dickerman heads to Waco and may vacation in Connecticut and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Gertrude Ham
Gordon Cady
Texas State Teachers College
Denton
R. F. Vanhoove
Serena Dodd
South Ward
Dallas
Louise Street
Diana Cloughley
Graham
Ameta Wright
Seymour
Helen Henley
Montague
Willie Lee Dickerman
Waco
Connecticu
Colorado
Summer School Opens Thursday Guided by Miss Elen Johnson
Summer school starts Thursday June 1 for eight weeks. Miss Elen Johnson will conduct the program with all study periods beginning at 7 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen Johnson
Mrs Wayne Davis Enters Race For County Treasurer
Mrs Wayne Davis of Montague county announces her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer. The widow with three children says she is competent for the duties and would seek the position to provide needed compensation. She is from a well known local family, born on the Prestwood farm in Lone Star, and plans to meet both old and new residents as gas rationing allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Davis
Montague
Montague County
Davis
J. D. Prestwood
Prestwood
Lone Star
Boy Scouts of Bowie Call Waste Paper Drive Monday
The Boy Scouts of Bowie urge residents to prepare waste paper for a curbside collection starting Monday afternoon. Tie bundles or place containers at the curb to support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Bowie
Memorial program at Montague May 28 with sermon and music
A special memorial service is set for Sunday May 28 at Montague. Rev L C Hunter of First Methodist Wichita Falls will preach at 11 am, followed by lunch at noon. An afternoon program begins 1 30 featuring the Baptist Quartette of Bowie and several special numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague
L. C. Hunter
First Methodist Church of
Wichita Falls
Baptist Quartette of
Bowie Me
Bowie Legionaries To Have Part In Newport Service
The Bowie Legion Post will officiate at Memorial Services in Newport on Sunday May 28. Commander L D Roberson leads the group meeting at 1 p m at the Legion Hall, proceeding to Newport for a 2 30 pm service and grave decorations. A special Legion memorial honors Sgt J M Brazeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie Legion Post
Newport
L. D. Roberson
Legion Hall
The
Legion
Sgt
J. M. Brazeal
Post Office Closes for Holiday May 30
H. L. Turns acting postmaster announces Tuesday May 30 is a legal holiday with no City or Rural mail delivery. The General Delivery window will be open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Turns
Coriscana visit recounts L R Jackson family
Mrs L R Jackson and her children Sylvia and L R of Corsicana were visiting Mrs Earl Sansom this week.
Theatre Calendar Weekend Double Feature Minesweeper and Death Valley Hunt
Friday and Saturday present Minesweeper with Richard Arlen Jean Parker Russell Hayden and Wild Bill Elliott Gabby Hayes followed by Death Valley Hunt. Sunday Monday shows Lost Angel with Margaret OBrien Marsh Hunt and James Craig plus The Memphis Belle in technicolor. Tuesday only features Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard The Cat and the Canary Thursday Friday Dor Dick Powell in a tin?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Arlen
Jean Parker
Russell Hayden
Wild Bill Elliott
Gabby Hayes
Death Valley Hunt
Margaret O’brien
Marsh Hunt
James Craig
Memphis Belle
Bob Hope
Paulette Goddard
Dor Dick Po Powell
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Sonny
Wm. G. Knightstep
Adak
Alaska
Camp Park
Calif
J. W. Broom
Vashti
Roeser & Pendleton
Albany
Zee
George Moffett
Ove of the Armes
Hospital News
Soldier
Brushy
Pacific Area
Earl Hall
Music School
U. S
Bill King
Bill Graham
Bill Wilhite
Jim Williams
Jim Wiggins
Paul Garrett
Dale Chokas
James Aston
Rex Sanders
Audie Jackson
James B. Boren
Hardin Junior College
M. Posey
Paul Taliafero
Franklin Kilcrease
Walter Alexander
A. J. Cuiin
Kirk M . Beard
First Methodist Church
Walter B. Alexander
Bowie Legionaires
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