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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1972
Page
1
The Bowie News announces new Compugraphic and Compuwriter equipment that will automate copy setting and headlines. The editor explains being moved out of the office, awaits readers to see the updated layout and boldface type in next week’s issue.
Ernest Chandler urges households to note two key dates for Christmas mail. December 15 is the last day for surface greetings within the United States, and December 21 is the final date for posting domestic airmail items. Officials expect timely delivery for mail sent before these deadlines. The USPS offers tips to ease wrapping worries, including cushioning single items with shredded paper.
Instructions outline protective wrapping for multiple items in one carton, shrinking cardboard boxes to gift size, and ensuring each item is cushioned on all sides. Emphasizes strong wrapping materials, secure twine, and clear FRAGILE and PERISHABLE markings with full return and inside addresses including ZIP Codes to speed delivery.
A Friday evening two vehicle crash on U S 287 four miles from Bowie sent three people to Bowie Memorial Hospital including Mr and Mrs Wayne A Ladner of 702 Lee St Bowie. DPS officer Don Frazier said Willie Ray Master of Burkburnett driving a 1969 pickup east toward Bowie crossed the center line and caused a near head on collision with the Ladners 1965 Ford headed north to Wichita Falls. The Ladners were transferred to a Wichita Falls hospital and their condition was not known at press time Saturday.
Gibson's store plans its annual Christmas party Monday night with more than 100 attendees including employees, guests, store manager Mr and Mrs Clyde Brock and owner Mr and Mrs W A Streich. Lee Herring vice president Grand Prairie National Bank will be guest speaker.
The Bowie Jackrabbits meet Childress in the Midwestern Basketball Tournament at 2 45 PM in the Midwestern Coliseum. A win could set up a semi final Friday at 4 30 PM and a final at 10 PM in Bowie. The B game vs Boswell starts 6 30 PM Tuesday with the A game after 8 PM.
Woody Campbell of Bowie topped the Chandler Campbell Johnson Angus sale in Ringgold with H A F Marshall 13 selling for 1275 to C W Chandler Jr. Chandler also consigned His Chandlers Paragon 779 at 910. Flynn Stewart Jr. of Wichita Falls paid 15585 for 25 head. 79 bulls sold for an average of 682 per head.
Montague County commissioners meet Monday to appoint a county health officer and a historical survey committee. Currently Dr Merlin Shriner of Bowie serves as health officer and Glen O Wilson of Montague chairs the survey panel. They will also review bids on utility adjustments along the new U S 287 right of way toward Clay County.
The Texas Highway Department presented three U S Highway 380 bypass routes at a public hearing in Decatur, drawing strong opposition led by Ed Forbis with a petition of 155 names against the first option. Officials noted 3 000 to 4 000 vehicles per day, mostly cars with trucks about one in ten, and predicted growth by 1990. Final route choice rests with the highway department.
Ken Loveday son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Loveday pledges Knights social club at Abilene Christian College He is a 1969 Bowie High School graduate and senior elementary education major Eligibility requires 30 semester hours one ACC semester attended and at least a 20 GPA on a 40 scale
The Chamber of Commerce hosts a Christmas Ball for Senior High students with Bowie Horizon Club as hosts. Decorations and refreshments aim to elevate the event beyond a dance. An Oklahoma band named Satanic will play. The ball is at the old youth center Friday December 15 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Semi formal dress and 50 cents admission.
Bowie farmers report gas shortages disrupting livestock feed and mills. Winn's Feed lacks range cubes as Lone Star Gas curtails supplies to keep homes powered. cotton seed mills in Lubbock Wolf City and Sherman shut down. Fifteen Cub Scouts toured Sheppard AFB, touring towers, ejection seats and training, with dreams of future service.
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