COUNTY LIFE
1952 newspaper features Queen Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne after her father’s death
Queen Elizabeth has been a fixture in this world since she took the throne in 1952 following the death of her father King George VI, so her death on Sept. 8, 2022 some 70 years later has had quite an impact on the world.
This week a friend of The Bowie News, Gil Swift, shared a vintage newspaper from his collection of historic editions, and ironically it showcases the death of King George and the new ruler Queen Elizabeth. The News staff enjoys seeing historic newspapers, and we wanted to share this with our readers.
The banner headline proclaimed “The King Is Dead.” King George died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 56. His 15-year reign was torn by World War and social revolution in the colonial power.
Elizabeth, age 25, was in Kenya with her two children and husband Prince Phillip when she received the news.
The story states “the man who didn’t want to be king,” gave his heart and his health to his people, died from an apparent heart attack. He came to the throne after his brother, the Duke of Windsor abdicated.
Queen Elizabeth was the first reigning British queen since Victoria who died in 1901. She would go on to become the longest reigning monarch in British history.
Most of the 1952 edition is filled with stories of the world’s response, history and photos much like today. Newspapers once again recording history.
These new flag poles were installed at the military markers located near the Bowie Senior Citizens Center in Pelham Park. They were purchased by the Bowie Parks Board. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Hey kids, it’s time to get your letters ready for Santa Claus!
The Bowie News invites families to submit their letters to Santa for publication in the Dec. 21 edition. Forms are available on our Facebook page and at bowienewsonline.com.
Print out a form and drop it off in Santa’s mailbox at the News office, 200 Walnut Street or in one of the school Santa boxes across the county.
Deadline to send in a letter is Dec. 4. While this may seem early there are hundreds of letters to type and then they have to ship off to the North Pole for the Big Guy to read.
A new mayor and two returning aldermen took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the Saint Jo City Council.
The three races were uncontested during the recent election. Kelly Williamson will take over as mayor, as Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson continue in their places. Thomas was elected to be mayor pro tem.
Aldermen took care of numerous organizational tasks related to its economic development boards and the council. Former Mayor Shawn Anderson and Hennessey were removed from city-related accounts, with the new mayor and mayor pro tem and McPherson were added to the city accounts.
Read the full story in your weekend Bowie News.
Pictured: New officers took the oath this week: Councilors Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson, new Mayor Kelly Williamson and outgoing mayor Shawn Armstrong. (Courtesy photo)
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