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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
2
Newport community notes Rev C E Hill and Rev Sharp from Henrietta lead revival at Union Church August 8 to 15 with 8 PM services Ira Stark directs music. Various local families move in from Fort Worth and Bowie. several visits and personal updates across residents.
The Sunset School group discussed permitting community activities for school buildings if properly cared for. They accepted cafeteria bids, approved routine bills, and named The First National Bank of Bowie as custodian for school funds. Football ticket sales were set for August 19 at 8:00 a.m. in the high school mall with eight season tickets per buyer at $10 each or five for two dollars.
Bellevue board approves changes to lunchroom fees allowing students to charge for one week only with no pay. First day of school is August 23 1971. In service for teachers August 16 20. Resignation of Tommy Pepper accepted and Edward Willis of Graham hired to fill vacancy. Jeffrey Jackson of Olney hired to teach and coach at high school replacing Lonnie McGaughy.
The board met with Tax Assessor Clifford Edwards to discuss upcoming equalization of taxes and the possible creation of a Board of Equalization. No motions were offered. The next meeting is set for August 23, 1971 to consider next year's budget.
City patrols investigated multiple two car accidents at Wise Street intersections from August 6 to 7 1971. Vehicles involved included a 1970 Ford a 1968 Chevrolet Impala a 1963 Volkswagen a 1969 Ford Pickup a 1965 Chevrolet Impala and a 1967 Ford Galaxy with drivers Jefferson Taylor Charles Moore Garrison Lively Jackie McDonald George Edwards and John Wag as listed.
Reports show an August 7 1971 two car collision at Wise and Hulme Street Fort Worth involving a 1971 Ford pickup driven by Odell Hatcher and a 1971 GMC pickup driven by Patricia M Williams. A second collision occurred August 8 1971 at Wise and Mason Street involving a 1969 Dodge Dart driven by Wilburn C Olds and a 1968 Pontiac GTO driven by H J Deavers.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bentley announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Phyllis Ann to Roy Roberts. Phyllis is a Bowie High School graduate of 1970 and Roy is the son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Roberts. The couple will wed on September 25 in Bowie.
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