Radio Host Backs Texas 18 Year Old Rights Bill
Randy Kaisner argues for the Texas 18 to 21 rights bill ahead of its August 27 enactment. He cites voting and legal rights gained at 18 and criticizes public officials for delays. He promotes a new radio talk show and urges public attendance at council, school board, and county meetings.
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Ron’ Taylor
Texas
Six Flags
Wfaa AM
Ed Bush
U.S. 287
Homer Jackson
Commissioners Court
County Commissioners Court
Graduates Raymond W Ashley Counts AFB Course
Captain Raymond W. Ashley of Saint Jo Texas finished the Air University's academic instructor course at Maxwell AFB Alabama. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Noble Ashley.
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Montgomery
Raymond W. Ashley
Noble Ashley
Saint Jo, Tex
Maxwell Afb
Ala
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Air University
August Weather Quiet as Dry Month Persists
The month remains unusually dry with .18 inches of rainfall so far. A spot check notes 1966 had 6.81 inches of rain while 1970 saw only .09 inches, urging readers to hope for more moisture later in August.
New Ownership at Bowie Mobile Home Sales
Wayne Ford Newton Deweber and Foy Ford acquire Bowie Mobile Home Sales on U S Highway 287. They plan to offer a full line of mobile homes trailers and pickup camper tops with accessories for conventional and practical mobile dwelling. Financing may be provided through F H A V A and a low conventional plan.
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Bowie
U.S. Highway 287
Wayne Ford
Newton Deweber
Foy Ford
Ford
F.H.A
Bowie Schools Open Enrollment for Grades Six to Twelve
Enrollment is underway for Grades Six through Twelve with Kindergarten through Five opening Friday August 24 1973 for new students. Parents should visit the Junior High or High School offices this week 9 to 12 and 1 to 3, bring shot records and birth certificates for first graders, and cooperate with planned class leveling to address overcrowding.
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Bowie
Two Die In Thursday West Bowie Crash In Three Vehicle Collision
Dallas residents Mary Julia Smith and her 10 year old son Scott died in a three vehicle head on wreck west of Bowie around 1 15 p m Thursday. The 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle was destroyed when a tractor truck driven by Bobbie Jim Newkirk of Amarillo struck the rear of a pickup driven by Paul Reeves of Henrietta as Reeves waited to turn. Reeves pulled back and the truck crossed into oncoming traffic striking Mrs Smith s car as she was on the shoulder trying to avoid the truck. An Owens and Brumley ambulance responded and services for Mrs Smith and Scott were pending with Owens and Brumley Funeral Home.
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U.S. 287
Julia Smith
Dallas
Scott
Smith
287
Bowie
Mary Julia Smith
Bobbie Jim Newkirk
Amarillo
Paul Reeves
Henrietta
Newkirk
Reeves
Jackrabbits Preseason Scrimmage Tunes For Bridgeport
Jackrabbit Statium hosts a controlled scrimmage with Holiday Eagles as coach Willie Brooks confirms Tim Pigg as expected starting QB. The team focuses on center play and tight unit readiness ahead of a September 7 opener against Bridgeport Bulls with two more practice days this week.
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Holiday Eagles
Willie Brooks
Tim Pigg
Pigg
Brooks
Bridgeport Bulls
Alcohol problems in Montague County prompt regional help
The North Texas Regional Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism supports Nortex communities, including Montague and Clay Counties, with free services. Clyde Henson in Bowie coordinates outreach, offering education, group meetings, literature, and hospital assistance to curb drinking related issues. Duncan Hudson earns a full baseball scholarship to Ranger Junior College for multi sport participation at Bowie.
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North Texas Regional Council On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Nortex
DEI
Montague
Clay Counties
Ntrcaaa
Clyde Henson
Bowie City Auditorium
Kindergarten Registration Friday for 1973 school year
Parents are urged to register kindergartners Friday August 24 1973 at the high school cafeteria 800 North Mill Street. Registration runs 9 00 am to 12 00 noon and 1 00 pm to 3 00 pm. Bring immunization records and birth certificates only.
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North Mill Street
Man Admitted For Gunshot Wound at Bowie Memorial
Billy Martin was admitted to Bowie Memorial Hospital Thursday with a .22 caliber gunshot wound. Officials say the incident occurred at the Martin residence on the Belcherville Highway and the wound was accidentally inflicted.
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Billy Martin
Bowie Memorial Hospital
Martin
Belcherville Highway
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Jackrabbit Statium
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Troy Hudson
Ranger Junior College
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Kindergartners Register
Texas Department of Public Safety
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