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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1972
Page
1
Bowie weather observer Oran Stovall notes a 41 degree drop as gusts up to 45 mph move in. The day’s high reached 73 and low 32, with teens and wind chill around 25 below zero. November moisture totaled 1.46 inches, year to date remains below last year.
The column cites Roger Staubach’s return as necessary for Dallas to reach the Super Bowl. It notes Craig Morton’s solid passing but argues Staubach’s leadership is unmatched. Also recaps local notes on Marvin Brashear, Montague hunter Charlie Keck’s deer misadventure, and Ron Taylor finding a missing glove.
An anonymous letter to the Bowie News editor questions whether the present City Auditorium debt has been paid and how much further taxes will rise for the project. The writer argues the city should finish paying the old facility before building a new one and notes past bond history, voters, and local welfare concerns.
Bowie residents will vote Saturday on funding a 750000 multi purpose auditorium. If approved, the tax rate would rise from 16 cents to about 46 cents per 100 dollars, with location planned near the high school and track area.
Bowie appoints Bryan Wasson as chief after nearly a week on the job. He brings advanced officer standards, extensive supervision training, and prior roles from Abilene to Hamlin and Midland, planning to relocate his family to Bowie with housing arranged.
The Bowie Hospital Auxiliary asks donors to replace Christmas cards with gifts for Bowie Memorial Hospital. Contributions support needed articles for the hospital and will appear on a Bowie News Christmas card. Donations go to Mrs Evelyn Parker or Miss Briayntrude McNatt at First National Bank.
Bernard Jones Weisel 70 died on arrival at Bowie Memorial Hospital after a one vehicle crash west of Bellevue on U S 287. Funeral services are pending at Owens and Brumley. Burgess Funeral Home transported him around 12 30 p m to a site near the Roadrunner Cafe where his car hit an embankment. DPS reported a separate car train wreck near Fruitland with the vehicle stalled on the track and the driver taken to hospital. DWI charges were filed against the Fort Worth man. his vehicle was destroyed in the collision.
The Bowie Jackrabbits earned two runner up trophies at Bridgeport in a three day tournament. The boys lost to Northwest High School in the finals while the girls fell to Bridgeport. Four players made the all district team including Bob Brashear as top defensive player and Steve Gibbs as top offensive player. Barbara Proctor and Tina Roberts earned all tournament honors on the girls side. The Varsity boys head to the Graham Tournament December 7 8 and 9, with the girls and boys teams traveling to Saint Jo for their event.
Ninety three adult Boy Scout leaders were honored in Nocona on Monday night December 4. Leiland Jett of Bowie was installed as the new district chairman. Everett Ward District Commissioner of Nocona and his staff were recognized along with Tim Harbin Bowie the outgoing chairman who served as master of ceremonies.
A Multiple Sclerosis drive will be held in Bellevue December 7 to 9 with volunteer workers canvassing homes. Mrs James McCurley, Bellevue chairman, said daytime canvassing aims to aid efforts against the crippling disease affecting young adults aged 20 to 40.
Ballots mailed this week list sixteen nominees for eight director seats. Banquet installation set for January 18, with ballots due by December 20 at the Chamber of Commerce office. Dallas Cowboys players George Andrie and Mike Montgomery were in the area Monday for hunting at the Salty Brite Ranch.
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