Right Turn on Red and Lake Comments Spur Local Talk
A column quotes Randy Kaisner on new Texas laws allowing right turns on red after a full stop and yielding. It also discusses Amon Carter Lake crowds, lake safety, and proposed marked skiing and fishing areas plus a lake patrol. Bravo to Pelham Park tennis and reader thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Kaisner
Angus
Texas
Bowie
Amon Carter Lake
Ugus
Housand
Amon Carter
Amon
Neil Simon
Kitthen
Offense Behind Tough Defense By Jackrabbits Coach Brooks
Head coach Willie Brooks says the Jackrabbits lag on offense behind defense this season due to lost blocking experience. He describes a shift to Wishbone formation with heavy power plays and an improved running game. Notable players Steve Gibbs John McShan Dean Sanders and Ben Martin show promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Brooks
Brooks
Steve Gibbs
John McShan
Dean Sanders
Ben Martin
Birds Talk: Parrot Interview Sparks City Chat
A local reporter interviews Chico the parrot at the Gilbert home in Bowie. The 15 year old bird shares views on news, aging, and life in Bowie as Mr. Gilbert guides the conversation and the parrot greets Grandpa Bill on arrival at the house.
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Our
Che Giber
Bil Gilbers
Oake
Fort Worth
Jin
Bowie
Hill Galbers
Bill
Gilbert
Mr. Gilbert
Chico
Enrollment Record Shattered In Bowie
Bowie Schools announce a record enrollment with Kindergarten added by state action. enrollment begins August 24 1973 at 9 00 am for Grades 1 5 with sessions spread across campuses and immunization records required. continued on page 9.
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Bowie
Govenor
Texas
Bellmire Completes Open House For New Annex
Bellmire Home Inc advances to a 210 bed licensed facility with the August 26 open house from 2 to 5 PM. The 30 000 sq ft annex adds 8 percent beds and features a sun room enclosed patio fire sprinkler system and updated kitchen dining and social spaces. The event showcases a resort like design praised by residents and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Ilinois
R.F
Grace Rateliff
Bob and Mary Duvall
Texas
Bellmire Annex
Kellmire Home, Inc
Ype Homes
Kellmire
Ratcliff
Bellmire
Bellmire Home
Bob Duvall
R.F. Ratcliff
Forestburg Rodeo Results From Sixteenth Annual Rodeo
The Forestburg Riding Club held its sixteenth annual rodeo with winners in bareback bronc, calf roping, steer wrestling, girls barrel pacing, saddle bronc, and bull riding. Notable victors include Carl Ford Valley View and Bill Keller Denton, earning top payouts. judges were from Lewisville, and Roland Reid produced the event in Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestburg
Carl Ford
Valley View
Bill Skinner
Bowie
Donnie Sloan
Newcastle
Clay Poynor
Bridgehart
Rex Parker
Saint Jo
Bill Keller
Tadlock, Jr
Denton
I. d. Raymond Smith
Irving
J.A. Saxon
Madill
Buddy Reaves
Ricky Parvin
Keller
Jimmy Brown
Jimmy Holly
Krandie
Janet Martin
Randlett
Jeanene Howard Krum
Jan McWhorter
Archer City
Tommy Wood
Arlington
Kenny Fields
Scotland
Robert Hair
Gainesville
Gary Montgomery Keller
James Pembroke
von Woodress
Wichita Falls
Shu
Bowie's Invitational Opens With Five Teams In Softball
The Bowie Women's Invitational Softball Tournament kicked off with five teams. Sunset, coached by Bob Williams, defeated Emmitt Deweber's Yellow Jackets 14 to 3 in the opener. Bowie Machine Poneyette All-Stars, led by Keith Ratliff, beat Haggar 21 to 11. Carr Cattle Company, coached by Danny Sigler, is the fifth entrant. Play runs each night at 7:00 p.m. except Wednesday with finals Saturday night and no admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Yellow Jackets
Emmitt Deweber
Sunset
Bob Williams
Bowie Machine Poneyette All-Stars
Keith Ratliff
Haggar
Carr Cattle Company
Danny Sigler
Motive for Bowie Motel Watch Ties to Houston Murders
Three young men staying at a Bowie motel asked the Bowie Police Department for a patrol car to guard their premises overnight. They said they were acquainted with people involved in the Houston sex killings and wished to avoid disturbances. Police monitored the area as the men left town without incident.
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Houston
Bowie
It's A Dog's Life at Bowie Pound Seeks Adoptors
Dogs at the Bowie pound include several strays and others abandoned on Second Monday. The warden says all are friendly and eager for adoption, with execution dates set for all, so come pick a Bird Dog or German Shepherd puppy.
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Bowie Dog Pound
Bowie
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Jiw
Jim Winter
Kaisner
J.W
Pelham Park
Friends of Justice of the Peace
Cecil Adkins
Precinct 2
Roland Reid
Jack Dennis
Lewisville
Richard Freed
Cecil McCandless
Fores
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