Bowie Trading: Monthly Livestock Market Since 1893
The Bowie monthly trade began August 1893 with livestock from Montague Clay and Wise counties. Promoters like Virg Young Charley Young and Tom Southern launched the gathering at a barn on Montague and Smythe, drawing thousands over 87 meetings in 73 years. World War I era decline shifted trade from horses and mules to a broader array of goods as promoters faded and newer generations continued the event.
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Bowie
Frem
Montague
Cley
Wise
Young
Charley Young
Tom Southern
Charley Sharp
Sunset
Lewis
Jim George
Decatur
Jim Fincher
Montague Street
Montague and
Smythe Streets
Jim's Gems calls for a modern Bowie library upgrade
A Bowie editorial urges replacing the outdated view of a quiet book warehouse with a modern library. It argues for lending paintings, 16 millimeter films, sound recordings, and newspapers, likening the library to a community supermarket of knowledge and entertainment. The piece stresses continuous growth, tailored collections, and service to all ages.
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Bowie
Chamber of Commerce Sets Date for Banquet
The Bowie Chamber announces the annual banquet will be held February 6 1967 with a prominent speaker sought. Directors at the Monday board meeting discussed the mid summer membership drive and a $4000 short budget for 67 68.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Bowie
Donkey Ballgame Friday Debuts Fierce Firemen Kiwanis Clash
A Friday night 8 p.m. donkey ball game pits Firemen against Kiwanis Club in Pelham Park Rodeo Arena. Promised fast, hard hitting action with proceeds supporting both groups. Tickets from Kiwanis or firemen. Fun filled evening planned.
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Kiwanis Club
Pelham Park
Bowie City Council approves water rate hike in special session
Bowie mayor and council voted to raise water prices for the municipal system. The new minimum jumps to 1.75 for 2,000 gallons, plus tiered rates up to 35 cents per thousand beyond 200,000 gallons. City officials say Bowie remains cheaper than nearby towns.
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Bowie
Bowie News
Muenster
Decatur
Iowa Park
Lee Wylie Tucker
Tucker
Mary L. Moss Retires After 29 Years in Bowie Office
Mary L. Moss ends a 29 year Lone Star Gas career in Bowie with early retirement set for July 15. Beginning as cashier in 1937 she witnessed the old storm damaged building move to a new office. Moss known for friendliness and public service, helped neighbors and convalescents, and supported church and community work.
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Mary Moss
Bowie
Lone Star Gas Co
J. W. Inman
Love Star
Mary
Lone Star
Vr Inman
Luther Tucker
Hamilton
County
Texas
Bowie Commercial College
Retail Merchants Association
Chamber of Commerce
Dallas
U.S
Frank
Nonsense and notes from a dated column
A scattered and satirical piece mocks public figures and policy. It references Frank Sina tra on a Las Vegas honeymoon and mentions prisoners in Montague and Bowie jails opposing a Bowie library. It also comments on an airline strike and a broad critique of the Great Society with a wry closing line about loans mergers bankrupt sales and government jobs.
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Montague
Bowie
Quarterback Club to Meet at Bowie High School
The Bowie Jackrabbit Club will hold its first meeting of the school year Monday night. President Gilbert Lovette invites former members and parents of prospective athletes plus anyone interested in promoting high school athletics. The meeting is at 7 30 p m in the air conditioned science building.
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Bowie Jackrabbit
Gilbert Lovette
New Patrolman on Bowie Police Department
Bobby Ray Armstrong formerly with the Big Spring Police Department has been added to the Bowie Police Department. Armstrong 31 native of Big Spring and his wife Beatrice Halford are Big Spring natives. The couple have three children Bobby Jr 9 Danny Lee 4 and Sherry 2 Armstrong began his new assignment Tuesday morning.
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Bobby Ray Armstrong
Big Spring
Bowie
Armstrong
Miss Village Jr. Shop Celebrates Third Anniversary Sale
Mrs Verlon Hudson thanks friends and customers for supporting Miss Village Jr Shop as it holds its third anniversary sale this week. A drawing is planned and free coffee will be served daily during the event.
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Miss Village Jr
Verlon Hudson
Miss Village Jr. Shop
Public Library Promises Quickest Access to World’s Best Thoughts
A library advertisement touts fast access to global ideas. It highlights efficient services and broad collections designed to connect readers with premier minds across eras and disciplines.
Montague County Tops in National Retail Study
A nationwide Sales Management survey notes Montague County's strong 1964 performance with total retail volume of 22.25 million dollars, up from 20.385 million, and local per household income averaging about 4 796 dollars. Durable goods, apparel, home decor, travel and services boosted spending.
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Montague County
Wit Machines
Air Conn
Ing
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al Yeorgin
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Frank Bumpas
Sherman
Grayson County
Bumpas
Brooks Smith
Cleburne
C of C
Bowielles
Leon Partridge
Highway Department
Kent Henry
Citizens Advisory Committee
City Council
Mary L. Moss
Mary L, Mess
A. Now
Frank Sinatra
Las Vegas Desert
Quarterback Club
Miss Village
Shelley Airington
Stanley Arrington
Arlington
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