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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
1
The column recalls stolen car batteries and a hat from a police car in Bowie while musing on reuse of the depot for city offices. It recalls Christmas rituals, a Moran poem excerpt, and memories of a harsh 1966 January snow, plus light humor about local figures and a mix of holiday verses.
Cindy Barry, 19, suffered a relapse of carbon monoxide poisoning two weeks after an incident in Fort Worth. She was admitted to Bowie Memorial Hospital and then moved by ambulance to Arlington for intensive care and possible surgery. she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Barry of Bowie.
Freezing rain and sleet kept Bowie in winter mood with a 20 degree low last Sunday and a 45 degree high on Tuesday. Schools closed early Monday and canceled Tuesday classes while City Council met at 7 30 p m. Police logged one minor accident. Fire Department reported two calls on Tuesday including a small blaze at Bill Smith ranch and a barn fire near Sunset saved by firefighters. Chains and snow tires flew off shelves as shoppers braced for wintry conditions. Weather notes show December 6 to 12 lows of 20 and highs of 45 in the period.
Six Bowie Jackrabbits earn all-district and honorable mention in District I AA. Offensive unit includes Tim Pigg Jim Campbell and Dean Sanders. Defensive selections list Steve Gibbs Ron Rhoades Bruce Haile and others. Three players return next year including Gibbs Pigg and Sanders.
The city of Bowie received a surprise 15 363 revenue share check and expects a second equal payment soon totaling 30 726 yearly. Officials discussed the old Bowie Depot with possible grant funding, potential disposal if the Historical Society does not secure support, and interest from Jack Glover to move or restore the site.
East Ward PTA will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday at 2 00 p m Mrs Sandy Gifford will be the speaker The topic is Parents can talk with teachers about their children's progress and problems 1 A and 1 B will present the Christmas program
First Savings and Loan of Bowie seeks a Parker County Azle branch. A hearing before the Texas Savings and Loan Commissioner is set for April 2, 1973 at 1010 Lavaca Street. Written notices to appear must arrive by March 23, 1973.
County officials report revenue sharing shortfalls while Bowie Nocona receive early checks. Lions Club plans a Roy Bean Court fundraiser in Bowie to raise about $1,000 for food aid. Last year the club with city help distributed over 60 food boxes to Bowie Chandler families. County reappoints health officer and historical society chair. A Bowie Ford dealer wins deputy sheriff mobiles bid. highway poles on U.S. 287 slated for bids.
Bad weather forced the annual Gibson's Christmas party postponement with a Gibson official announcement. Lee Herring, noted humorist and Grand Prairie banker, is scheduled to be guest speaker at the rescheduled event.
Willie Hopkins, about 65, was found shot in his pickup in front of 104 Nelson Street in Bowie. Police report a 30 30 rifle wound to the head, with Hopkins in critical condition and to be moved to a Wichita Falls hospital.
Residents of Bowie voted decisively against issuing bonds for a new multi purpose auditorium with 729 opposed to 166 in the final tally. Officials said no revival is planned and the auditorium project will be dropped. Election workers noted the largest turnout in recent city elections, many voters in their sixties.
After thirteen weeks of predicting games the Haile brothers win with Bruce taking first for the Jacksboro Rockwall score and David finishing third. Juanita Pollard earns the $3.00 second place prize. A Windthorst Chilton tie breaker is used for any ties in today’s entries.
Nine Bowie High School Band members earned All Region Band seats after Saturday tryouts in Lewisville. Flute honors went to Janice Walker and Teresa Cartwright. clarinets to Cathy Beane and Lisa Collins. Anita Duncan on the alto clarinet. Cindy Davis on French horn. bassoon seats to Paul Crumpler and Billy Edder. baritone to Thomas Belden.
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