War News and Social Snippets from the Era
War Department reports 96 percent of wounded recover and two thirds return to duty after mobile surgery and rehab. A quip about contentment vs wealth prompts reflection on values. Ads tout ladies bags up to 118.20 with mock tortoise and a remark about squashing an alligator. Mental health warned as over half hospital beds occupied by nervous illness. a quip about a pastor resigning over hypocrites and missing payments. Guests: W C Alexander of Quanah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Dallas
Judge M A Bryan Dies Suddenly in Bowie Texas
Judge M A Bryan former Montague County judge and Bowie church leader died from heart trouble at 2 45 PM Tuesday at his Bowie home shortly after returning from a ten day vacation in Liberal Kansas His body lay in state at home then in the First Presbyterian Church before funeral services at the City Auditorium conducted by Dr T C Vinson Interment in Elmwood Cemetery Burgess Funeral Home in charge Active bearers included District Judge Earl P Hall County Attorney L D Eakman and four County Commissioners Survived by his wife Frieda and daughter Laine Bryan Simpson plus foster daughters two sisters and two brothers He was 52 and a descendant of Stephen F Austin.
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M. A. Bryan
Montague County
Bowie
Liberal
Kan
First Presbyterian Church
Ciy
T. C. Vinson
Elmwood Cemetery
Burgess Funeral Home
Earl P. Hall
L. D. Eakman
Bryan
First Presbyterian Church of
Austin College
University of Texas
Ft. Benning Go
Lions Club
Judge Bryan
Quintanna
Texas
Moses Austin Bryan
Josephine Hart Bryan
Stephen F. Austin
Houston
Business
Frieda Thomas
Laine Bryan Simpson
Kansas
Jeannine
Margarite
James Austin Simpson
J. A Camp
R. J. Kelley
J. P. Bryan
Bozer
Gordon Bryan
Freeport
Schools Open Schedule Outlined for Week at Bowie High
A detailed opening plan for Bowie High School outlines an all faculty meeting on Saturday at 2 00 PM and staggered attendance by class year starting Monday September 4. Buses run on a split schedule with juniors and seniors first, then freshmen and sophomores, followed by grammar pupils receiving books and instructions before dismissal.
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Bowie High School
Grammar
Walter B. Alexander
Superin
Covey Wins Nomination for State Representative in Montague
In the Democratic primary on Saturday August 26 E L Covey owner of Bowie Drug Store won the nomination for State Representative against Paul Donald with 1471 votes to 1128. Mrs Wayne Davis won the nomination for treasurer with 1385 votes while Susie Lloyd earned 1190. Grover Sellers and Jesse E Martin led the Attorney General race and Gordon Simpson defeated Richard Critz for Associate Justice. County races follow.
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Montague County
E. L. Covey
Bowie
Paul Donald
Covey
Donald
Wayne Davis
Susie Lloyd
Grover Sellers
Jesse
Rain Brings Three Inch Storm to Bowie Area
Rain totaling three inches fell in Bowie from Monday through Wednesday. The light first rain eased drought, then a heavy downpour revived water supplies for livestock. Moisture boosts cotton prospects, feeds crops, and improves soil for fall planting of small grains.
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Bowie
Hunt Party Plans Return From Kerville This Weekend
John B. Hunt and Mrs. Hunt with Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Vinson will return from Kerville this week end. They are delighted with the place and glad they did not go to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Hunt
Hunt
T. C. Vinson
Kerville
Colorado
Bowie Bank Resources Top Three Million For First Time
The First National Bank in Bowie surpassed 3 million dollars in total resources in August marking growth since June 30 when resources stood at 2 792 855 47 and deposits at 2 645 868 60. Visiting this week was Mrs J E Garlington's granddaughter Ray Lynn Blessing of Amherst.
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First National Bank
Bowie
J. E. Garlington
Ray Lynn Blessing
Amherst
Taylor and Winsett Well Spurs Bowie Oil Boom
One of Bowie’s key oil developments, the No. 1 Taylor and Winsett well on the Burns Survey, reported 75 barrels per hour with no water showed. Drilled by Jack Grace for Venmex Oil Co. of Wichita Falls, the 6,506 foot well struck pay at 6,200 feet in conglomerate and 2,090 feet in a Caddo pay. The lease is held by Taylor and Mack B. Winsett of Bowie. The rig moves to the L. Best 40 acre tract with Winsett’s interest, as Charlie Grace prepares a new well on the Hope Mills lease to offset Ada Pearl Matney No. 1. The Cox Drilling Co. advances toward S. D. Johnson Hutcheson No. 1, an offset to Phillips M. A. Henrywell.
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Bowie
Taylor & Winsett
C. F. Taylor
Hildreth Pool
Mr. Taylor
Mack B. Winsett
Jack Grace
Venmex Oil Company
Wichita Falls
Joseph L. Martin
L. Best
Winsett
Charlie Grace
Hope Mills
Cox Drilling Company
Post Office Closed for Labor Day in Bowie
The Bowie Post Office will be closed all day Monday September 4 to observe Labor Day except for a one hour 8 to 9 a.m. General Delivery window. There will be only one city delivery and no rural deliveries on that date.
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Bowie
Bronze Star Awarded to Sgt Wayne Wagonseller
Technical Sgt Wayne W Wagonseller of Fruitland received the Bronze Star from Major General Walter M Robertson for gallantry in action in France. The award was reported by the Army Public Relations office to the Bowie News. he is the son of Mrs Clara Wagonseller of Fruitland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne W. Wagonseller
Fruitland
Walter M. Robertson
France
Bowie News
Army Public Relations Office
Sgt
Wagonseller
Clara Wagonseller
Paul Donald Jr Reports Camp Fannin Training Letters
Paul Donald Jr son of Judge and Mrs Paul Donald of Bowie writes home from Camp Fannin near Tyler Texas detailing his preliminary training after graduating Bowie High School last spring. He describes camp life and training experiences in his letters.
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Paul Donald Jr
Paul Donald
Bowie
Bowie High School
Camp Fannin
Tyler
Texas
Ringgold Couple Receive Purple Heart for Son Wayne Turner
Mr and Mrs John Turner of Ringgold have received the Purple Heart posthumously awarded to their son Wayne Turner S R C who was lost when a transport sank in the Atlantic in 1942.
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John Turner
Ringgold
Wayne Turner
S/rc
Atlantic
New Uniforms For Bowie School Band And Clubs
Bowie high school plans new uniforms for the band directed by George Rucker. About one hundred music students join regular concert and football bands. The year will feature a choral group drama club yearbook journalism and Future Farmers of America and home makers clubs. The Jitterbugs photography club and a large Pep Squad will energize assemblies and games.
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George Rucker
Bowie
Rucker
Thes
Dansby
Future Farmers of America
Future
Home Makers of Texas
Miss Curlee
Jitterbugs
Theatre Calendar Features Starred Pairings For Weekend
Friday and Saturday offer a double bill with Grace McDonald and Leon Erron in Hot Check Honey alongside Roy Rogers and Dale Evans in Song of Nevada. Sunday and Monday present The Sullivans starring Anne Baxter Thomas Mitchell with Edward Ryan John Campbell and more. Tuesday brings Fallen Sparrow with John Garfield Maureen O Hara. Wednesday and Thursday show Uncertain Glory with Errol Flynn Paul Lukas Jean Sullivan and Lucile Watson.
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Grace McDonald
Leon Erron
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
the Sullivans
Anne Baxter
Thomas Mitchell
Edward Ryan
John Campbell
James Cardwell
John Alvin
George Offerman Jr
John Garfield
Maureen O’hara
Errol Flyn
Paul Lukas
Jean Sullivan
Lucile Watson
AAA Officials From 19 Counties Meet Here
Agricultural workers and officials from nineteen counties gathered in Bowie for a two day District 3 administrative meeting hosted by J B Zetsche Montague AAA secretary. Speakers included George A Slaughter Wilmer Swink Prof Jackson Lloyd C Sullivan and others with many county agents in attendance.
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AAA
Bowie
J. B. Zetsche
Montague Aaa
George A. Slaughter
Wharton
Wilmer Swink
Olney
Prof. Jackson
TSCW
Denton
Lloyd C. Sullivan
Dee R. Green
Paducah
Helen R. Newberry
Gainesville
J. C
Zetsche
N. R. Owens
Montague County
Ermon D. Williams
Archer City
Robert D. Austin
Seymour
Jesse D. Miller
Henrietta
Hulen B. Newberry
Theron R. Hibbitt
Growell
Terre
A Book Renewal Deadline for War Ration Books
Montague County War Price and Ration Board reminds all basic A book holders to renew by September 15. Applications may be obtained at the local ration office or filling station, with the back of the old book attached and the new book mailed to you. If the cover is lost, file a State Certificate of License with the renewal. Ensure the mailing address is correct to avoid lost books. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.
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Montague County War Price and Ration Board
Nu-Enamel Oil Co opens Bowie offices with large plans
Nu-Enamel Operating Oil Company establishes headquarters in Bowie with extensive production and lease holdings in Montague County. Thirty investors, led by T. L. Lloyd of Chicago, control millions in value and oversee sixteen wells in the Hildreth pool. New executives including W V Coffee and P E Larson relocate to Bowie to manage field operations as three new locations were set and three extension areas planned.
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Bowie
Nu-Enamel Operating Oil Company
Montague County
T. L. Lloyd
Chicago
Nu-Enamel Corporation
Hildreth Pool
Waste Paper Drive Urged in Bowie for War Effort
Renewed push for collecting waste paper in Bowie as part of the war effort. Boy Scouts led by Paul Santee and Sedalitan Class with Mrs Ike Parks organize collection at Style Shop. American Legion named by the salvage department as general sponsor for the drive.
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Bowie
Boy Scouts
Paul Santee
Ike Parks
American Legion
Bowie Plans Bigger Water System To Meet Growth
The city has started an upgrade of Bowie’s water system after a peak demand period. Mayor John McNatt says daily use reached 400,000 gallons, with eight million gallons pumped by August 20. Upgrades include larger electric lines to the lake, an extra pump to double capacity, a new well below the dam, and conversion of basins to a continuous flow to feed a 150,000 gallon clear well. The project, costing about 12 000 dollars, aims for completion by January 1 pending WPB approval, with State Health Department clearance already secured.
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Water Department of
Bowie
John McNatt
McNatt
War Production Board
State Health Department
WPB
Mrs. M. B. Vickers Returns from Camp Breckenridge Visit
Mrs. M B Vickers returns after a two months visit with her husband who was stationed at Camp Breckenridge Kentucky Sgt Vickers has been transferred to Camp Rucker Alabama.
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M. B. Vickers
Camp Breckenridge
Sgt. Vickers
Camp Rucker
Alabama
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Japan
Germany
Geo. W. Cox
A. Gexander
Ee W. C. Alexander
Quanah
Mrs. Davis
Covey Donald Dare Tig Bowie
Montague Ae
Too Saint Jo
Bat
Soe Gewil Jieneme Een
Perentank
Alesevewerers
Iiness Bend
Syeieh Fort
Nggold
Balerville
Agra
Stonebury
Sunset
Pal
Bonit
Dye Mound
Nu-Enamel Operating Oil Co
Bowie Bank
Taylor & Winsett Well
Wayne Wagonseller
U. S. Army Camp Fannin
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