Growing Old in Rocky Mountain Park A Family Hiking Tale
Emerson Lynch Jr recounts a family vacation in Rocky Mountain National Park marked by rain and adventure. He notes four children learning chores, a pack-carrying son, and a front porch moment as the day he imagined arrives. The group endures a brutal Deer Mountain storm and a ranger guided wilderness hike, weathering wet gear and soaked boots with humor.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Bowie
Deer Mountain
Billy Neeld
Trail Ridge Road
Bowie Council Faces Hoodlum Threat After City Fray
A group of 20 fathers confronted Bowie City Council demanding action against a hoodlum group that has attacked teens and tourists. A 17 year old pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and paid 104.58 in costs, then faced another affray. The council pledged a solution, approved hiring another patrolman, and discussed radios for night watch.
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Bowie
D. B. Benson
California
Cornelison
Ees
Record Crowd Expected at Bowie Rodeo Parade
A gala parade opens the Bowie Roping Club Rodeo with Jack Glover impersonating Jim Bowie at 5 p.m. on August 20. About ten of thirty invited roping and riding clubs have accepted, with civic groups also entering floats. The three day event features stock from Jack Ratten of Mansfield Texas and is expected to draw a large crowd.
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Bowie
Jack Glover
Jim Bowie
Glover
Jack Ratten
Mansfield
Texas
High Winds Strike Bowie
A violent thunderstorm with high winds struck Bowie at about 5 20 p m Friday causing widespread damage. One injury to Glen Moore a field mechanic who was treated at Bowie Clinic Hospital. A brick wall collapsed onto a car owned by Earl Goodwin at the First National Bank site. The storm unroofed much of the city auditorium damaged lines and knocked out telephone service to Montague. Power was restored by morning and repairs continued into Saturday. Rainfall totaled 1.02 inches with 68 degrees after the storm.
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Bowie
Montague
Glen Moore
Moore
Bowie Clinic
Earl Goodwin
First National Bank
Goodwin
Griffin Drug
Wayne Matthews
Clinic
Col
Oran Stovall
H. S. Trout
Col. Stovall
Lake Amon Carter
District Road Bond Election Set For Tuesday In Montague County
Voters in Road District 2 A Montague County will decide on issuing bonds totaling 165000 seeking right of way to relocate U S Highway 287. Balloting occurs at eight precinct locations and absentee voting is available. a two thirds majority is required for passage.
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Montague County
Montague
Montague County Commissioners Court
Rwdi
Clay County
Wise County
Where to Vote in Montague County Road Bond Election
Voters in Road District No 2 A Montague County may cast ballots at Lone Star School Bowie Fire Station Sunset School Gym Bowie City Auditorium Bowie South Ward School and at the County Clerk's Office Absenttee County Clerk's Office only. Qualified voters who own taxable property in the district and have rendered it for taxation may vote at the courthouse.
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Wise Street
Bowie
Lone Star School
Bowie North
Ard
Sunset
Old Fruitland
Bowie City
Bowie South Ward
Lone Star
Fruitland
Montague County
Highway 287 Map Display At Heard's Hardware
A detailed map of the proposed Highway 287 relocation project is shown in Heard's Hardware window. Prepared by the Highway Department it marks buildings homes bridges and other possible improvements for voters to study before the road bond election Tuesday. Fred Bloom Bowie Chamber of Commerce manager urges voters to review the map prior to voting.
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Heard’s Hardware
Highway Department
Fred Bloom
Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Bowie Road Bond Election Endorsed by Local Paper
The Bowie News urges a FOR vote in Montague County Road District 2-A road bonds citing benefits to business stock raisers growers and oilmen. Passage would aid market access and spur growth while failure could cause stagnation. Public input will help shape final plans.
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Montague County
Bowie
Bowie News
Montague
County Commissioners’ Court
Wise Street Relocation Debate Over Bowie Highway
The article outlines a contentious debate on relocating Wise Street through Bowie tied to a commissioners court order. Proponents urge passing the election to secure a nearby site and avoid future distant relocation while noting the county may not fund the right of way. Opponents warn of hardship and steep property value losses for local owners if the move goes ahead.
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Bowie
Commissioner Court
Piet. “Wayusinessifien
Wise Street
Bowie School Board Keeps 9 A.M. Start Time
Bowie students will begin classes at 9 a.m. next school year after a study by the Bowie school board. The late start, adopted last year, drew praise for allowing supervised study before class.
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Bowie
Farm Bureau Queen Contest Set Tonight
Roddy Peeples of KWFT Wichita Falls will host the Montague County Farm Bureau Queen contest as several candidates vie for honors tonight. A 6:30 p.m. picnic precedes the show with ham bread and iced drinks provided by the Farm Bureau. bring covered dishes. Mrs. J L Jameson chairs the contest with Miss Rose Fenoglio assisting.
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Roddy Peeples
KWFT
Wichita Falls
Montague County
Farm Bureau
Montague
A. O. Arveson
J. L. Jameson
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NEWS
By Emerson Lynch, Jr
City
Don Howard
Kenneth Cornelison
Paul
E. I. Head
City Electric Department
Highway 287
Commissioners Court
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