Farmer's cafe break in spurs talk of good cooking
A burglar entered Bill and Ozell Dew eber's newly bought Farmer's cafe but nothing was taken. The incident sparks chatter about rumors of the place's famous cooking and the thief's possible motives. Also notes Ozarks travelers Bobby Boudreaux and the J.R. Matlocks touring the region this week. Redistricting plans in the state legislature face criticism from House Speaker Gus Mutscher and allies amid contested maps and incumbency pressures. A friend-posed cautionary tale about drinking home saloons ends with a grim actuarial joke.
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Ruby Brooks
Bill
Ozell Deweber
Farmer’s Cafe
Bill’s
Ozarks
Bobby Boudreaux
J.R. Matlocks
Matlock
Boudreaux
Gus Mutscher
Mutscher
Dave Allred
Vernon Stewart
Charles Finnell
Montague County
Grayson
Wise County
Finnell
Austin
Bill Heatly
Salvation Army Truck to Stop in Bowie Monthly
Beginning August 27 the Salvation Army will have a donation truck in Bowie on every fourth Friday each month. Residents may call the Bowie Chamber of Commerce to arrange item pickups and provide their name and address to the driver.
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Salvation Army
Bowie
Salva
Tion Army
Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Bowie Teams Sweep In Invitational Baseball Tournament
Bowie Turks defeated Bowie Rebels 3 0 in Pony League. Bowie Bruins won Minor League while Bowie Jays took Little League bracket with a 6 5 victory over Graford all stars. Jacksboro Pee Wee all stars beat Bowie Elks 10 0.
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Bowie
Bowie Turks
Bowie Rebels
Bowie Bruins
Bowie Jays
Jacksboro Pee Wee Allstars
Bowie Elks
Turks
Rebels
Bruins
Bowie Hawks
Graford All Stars
Finnell Voices Support for Redistricting Turmoil
Finnell in favor of redistricting as Montague County and other Texas counties face upheaval after the Texas House redistricting bill was ruled unconstitutional by state District Judge Herman Jones. Jones issued a statement asserting the counties involved were violated beyond measure.
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Montague
Texas
Herman Jones
Jones
Booster Club Calls Meeting at High School Cafeteria
An important quarterback club meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 p m in the high school cafeteria. Plans for the coming year will be discussed and all interested in Jackrabbit athletics are urged to attend. Assistant Attorney General Pat Bailey defended the bill in the case noted.
Saint Jo Rodeo Kicks Off Three Day Event
Saint Jo hosts three day rodeo starting Thursday night at 8 30 p m with a downtown parade at 5 30. Rodeo arena is one half mile east on Highway 82. Entry closes August 5 for saddle bronc bareback calf roping and more. Contact 995 2758 or visit Stones Wall Saloon for entries. Adrian Parker provides stock for the show. DPS Bowie office to close August 9 to 15. Normal hours return August 16.
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Saint Jo
Texas
Oklahoma
Saint Jo Riding Club
Highway 82
Construction Delays Hold Up Highway Project
A local report notes slow progress on a highway construction project. Residents and officials anticipated completion by an earlier date, but work remains unfinished with timelines uncertain.
Montague and Ringgold Schools Announce New Staff
Gold-Burg ISD hires Myra Duff to teach Kinder through 2nd grade and serve as Head Teacher at Ringgold Elementary in Ringgold Texas. Duff is a Midwestern University Wichita Falls graduate and former Montague teacher. Montague ISD opens August 25 with new first and second grade teacher Claudette Gray of Commerce and husband Lynn plus two sons moving to town.
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Myra Duff
Gold-Burg Isd
Ringgold
Texas
Duff
Midwestern University
Wichita Falls
Montague
Bennie Duff
Montague School
Melvin Fenoglio
Claudette Gray
Commerce
East Texas State University
Farm Bureau Picnic Held Tonight in Montague
The annual Farm Bureau barbecue and picnic occurs this Thursday at the Montague County Courthouse. Families should bring tea or soft drinks and a dessert while the Bureau provides tables, plates, cups, ice, and barbecue. At 8:00 p.m. the Queens contest will be conducted by Mrs. Murray and the Queens committee.
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Farm Bureau
Montague County
Sert
Forestburg Homecoming Sunday Under Oak Trees
The annual Forestburg Homecoming will be held Sunday under the oak trees near the log cabin. Everyone is invited to attend bring a lunch and enjoy visiting with old and new friends. Sunday August 8. PTA Workers A Parliamentary Procedure Parent Leadership Course was given on Tuesday August 3 1971 in the Community Room under the direction of Mrs Terry Morgan District Vice President from Montague County and Mrs Clyde Neely County Council President. The following members attended this course: Mrs James Winningham Mrs Donald Brooks Mrs James C Cunningham Mrs Dale Cox Mrs Ligon Griffin Mrs Merlin Shriner Mrs Gerald Free Mrs Terry McCarty Mrs A T Hicks and Mrs Dudley Wier.
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Forestburg
Terry Morgan
Montague County
Clyde Neely
Texas P.T.A
James Winningham
Donald Brooks
James C. Cunningham
Dale Cox
Ligon Griffin
Merlin Shriner
Gerald Free
Terry McCarty
A.T. Hicks
Dudley Wier
Barnes Girl Struck By Automobile in Bowie
Melody Barnes four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Barnes of Bowie was struck by a 1967 Pontiac GTO driven by Robert James Upshaw while chasing a friend on a bicycle at Mills and Road. She was taken to Bowie Memorial Hospital then Wichita Falls General Hospital for a head injury evaluation. Doctors in Wichita Falls were pleased with her condition after treatment and observation. Witnesses placed the car traveling south on North Mill Street at about 7 50 p m last Monday.
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Robert James Upshaw
Melody Barnes
W.D. Barnes
Bowie
Mills and Road
Bowie Memorial Hospital
Wichita Falls General Hospital
Barnes
Wichita Falls
Miss Barnes
North Mill Street
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Jo Anne Read
S.L. Hanson
V.F.W
Jim’s
Jim Winter
Pilsty
Ben Tolle
Swint Chevrolet
Frances Falsone
Tiny Tot Queen
Joe Falsone
Booster Club
United States Supreme Court
Pat Bailey
Stoneswall
Adrian Parker
DPS
Department of Public Safety
Mills and
Roach Street
Bowie Hwy
Leiland Jett
Texas Highway Department
Sunset
Jett
Bureau
PTA
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