Bowie remembers its depot and 1939 Bowie film program
Obed C. Klostar, visiting Bowie from Phoenix, recalls his Bowie childhood, his father a pastor and farmer, and horse trading days at Jones Grocery. The piece notes a 1939 five reel Bowie film shown by Lions Club, local business promotions, and changes as 1964 model appliances go on sale at Hargis and Bowie Hardware while opening stores expand.
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Obed C. Klostar
Phoenix
Arizona
Bowie
W P. Klostar
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Rock Hill
Obed
Jones Grocery
Ike
Winnie Parks
Lions Club
Lions
New Hospital
Gordon Heard
Bob Posey
Gayle’ Bradley
Louis Holland
Fellas
H. F. Brooks
Howare
Bowie Hardware
Bowie Roping Club Wins Second at Saint Jo Parade
The Bowie Roping Club earned second place in the Saint Jo Rodeo Parade on July 30, with Grayson County Sheriffs Posse taking first and Gainesville Riding Club third. Miss Jean Ford, 17, rode with Bowie and led the Grand Entry, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Randolph of Bowie.
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Bowie
Saint Jo
Grayson County Sheriffs Posse
Gainesville
Burglars Break Into Slaughter Drug Store
Burglars entered the Slaughter Drug Store Friday night causing heavy damage to the rear door. Loot amount remained undetermined as police investigated the break in.
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New Slaughter Drug Store
Gallia and Jones Retire From Service Pipe Line
Two Bowie residents retire after a combined 75 years with Service Pipe Line Company. Edward L. Gallia, district gauger, ends 31 years August 1 1964. John C. Jones, engineer electric B, leaves 44 years July 31 1964. Both honored at company events. Gallia to receive a Lord Elgin watch, Jones earns a Joseph A Holmes Award and a fishing set. Gallia plans gardening at 305 Gallia Street Bowie. Jones remains active in civic life at 503 Central Avenue Bowie.
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Bowie
Service Pipe Line Company
Edward L. Gallia
District Gauger
Gallia
Mart
Texas
Nocona
Service Pipe Line
Rowe
East Texas
Roder
Charles Dougherty
Lord Elgin
Ruby
Jones
Terral
Oklahoma
Bowie Commercial College
Dale Carnegie
Fast Texas
Joseph A. Holmes
J. H. Keyes
Bowie Lions Club
Presbyterian Church
Alberta
Central Avenue
Bowie Men Included In Outstanding Young Men
Two Bowie men Gordon Heard and Robert L. White were selected for the 1965 Outstanding Young Men of America. Nominated by the Bowie Chamber of Commerce, they were chosen by a 13 member national board for the annual biographical compilation of about 16 000 young men nationwide.
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Bowie
Gordon Heard
Robert L. White
Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Doug Blankenship
U.S Jaycees
Three Injured In Auto Collision Near Bowie
A Boyd preacher Mr. Billy Wayne Buckholt and his wife were injured when their car was struck by Dorothy Otto’s vehicle at 3 30 p m on Wednesday July 29. The Buckholts were treated at Bowie Hospital. Otto said her car skidded into their path and she was cited for failure to yield. Otto suffered shock and bruises.
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Boyd
Stoneburg
Billy Wayne Buckholt
Bowie Hospital
Dorothy Otto
Buckholt
Bowie Safety Council approves fall safety education programs
The Bowie Safety Council voted this week to bring a series of Safety Education programs sponsored by the National Safety Council this fall. Details will be planned at the September 1 meeting. Preston Clark invites civic clubs to affiliate. club secretaries may contact him for information.
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Bowie
Lions to Hear Of Highway Project
Bowie Lions Club will discuss relocation plans for Highway 287 at today's noon meeting. Texas Highway Department resident engineer Leon Partridge will present details at Cotton's Cafe.
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Highway 287
Bowie Lions Club
Leon Partridge
Texas Highway Department
Cotton's Cafe
Bellmire Open House Showcases Elder Care Facility
Crow and Rateliff debut Bellmire Home for the elderly near Bowie. The 40 bed facility features Early American design, licensed nursing staff, and physician supervised care. Open house drew hundreds as visitors toured from 2 to 5 p m with meals provided and flexible visiting hours approved by the manager.
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Bellmire
Bowie Hospital
Ray Rateliff
Don Crow
Bowie
Crows
Bowie Residents Split Over Highway Route and Bond Plan
News reporters surveyed Bowie residents on August bond election and a proposed right of way for Highway 287. Opinions varied from keeping the highway through Bowie to relocating it south of the school, with concerns about congestion, business impact, and timing of purchases.
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Bowie
W. R. Snow
H. G. Entrekin
Walter R. Kohler
Kohler
Mode ‘O Day
George Cox
Sinclair
Texaco
al Cure
Cure
South Ward
Hancock
McPherson Lumber Company
Bowie Police Chief Heads Busy Weekend Force in Bowie
Police Chief Kenneth Cornelison leads a six man Bowie department with 24 hour radio dispatches and two patrol cars. Weekends bring 6 to 8 detainees and many out of town visitors. The force coordinates with state patrol and county sheriff for mutual aid.
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Bowie
Kenneth Cornelison
Texas State High Patrol
Department
Cornelison
Texas A & M Police School
Texas
Vernon Moody
County 4H Horse Show Set for Saturday Night
The third and final 4 H Horse Show will be held Saturday night August 8 at the Bowie Roping Club Arena starting at 8:00 p.m. Five halter and four performance classes lead to seven trophies for top high point individuals across halter senior performance and all around.
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Bowie
Texas A & M University
Ach County
Montague County
Water use in Bowie hits all time high in July
Water consumption in Bowie surged to a record 1 219 700 gallons on July 24 with over one million gallons daily for 19 days in July. Supervisor W H Lancaster noted light rain reduced use in early August but expect reach of one million again, lake level seven feet below spillway, water quality possibly lower, plant capacity 1.5 million gallons daily though current operation is 1.2 million.
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Bowie
W. H. Lancaster
Lancaster
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Doyle Richardson
James Jenkins
News Room
By Emerson Lynn, Jr
Clifton Parker
E. C. Johnson
E.C
Roping Club
Safety Council
A. E. Roberts
Roy
Bellmire Open House
Lois Enright
Decatur
C. T. Hancock
Pecan Street
Thurman Price
R. L. Brickey
Montague Farmers Supply
Bricke
Bowie City Police Department
Smythe and Walnut
National Guard
Guard
Cornellson
Transit Aid Funds
Salvation Army Fund
Texas Health Department
Austin
James Bennett
Marve Sherman
Fred Castle
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