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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1973
Page
1
A front page rant cites fuel shortages spurring improvised mileage tricks and bizarre stunts. It jokes about whiskey fueled cars, alcohol monoxide dangers, and moonshine plans, while lampooning patrols and hunting tales with local color and regional references.
Texas Highway Department officials warn against cutting trees along the north Bowie right of way near the new four lane project. Leiland Jett, Resident Engineer, says only trees needed for construction will be removed and others left for beautification. Patrol units have been alerted to stop state property offenses. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
James B. Coffield son of Mr and Mrs J Barrie Coffield of Bowie Texas was commissioned an ensign after completing Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola Florida He has begun basic flight training and will be designated a Naval Aviator after over a year of training He graduated Bowie High School in 1967 and the University of Texas Arlington in 1971 with a BA degree
Two Bowie adult Scout workers Glen Jones and Mrs. Willard Pirtle received the District Award of Merit at the Chisholm Trail District recognition dinner in Nocona. Also honored were Arnold Dennis of Saint Jo and Tom Cailwell of Henrietta alongside Forrest Bruce for district service.
The Alvarado Indians defeated Bowie 16 to 6 to advance to the quarter finals. Bowie's defense held early but fumbles and turnovers allowed the Indians to score twice, with a third-quarter drive sealing the win.
Santa Claus will appear in downtown Bowie at about 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 11 after an escort from the Junior High School lot by the Cottontail band. The date has shifted from December 7 to December 10 and then to December 11 with no other changes expected by the Chamber of Commerce.
Bowie school board approves south end site near Matthews Street and Lovers Lane for a new elementary school. They ask two plan changes realign parking to ease congestion and expand cafeteria kitchen twelve feet while keeping hospitallike windows, next meeting December 10 with Killibrew and Rucker.
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