Bert Simpson Miss Eldridge Win County 4 H Honors
Linda Eldridge, Forestburg, and Bert Simpson, Nocona, won Montague County 1966 4 H Gold Star awards. District Judge Louis T. Holland presented Linda’s medal at Nocona banquet. Dayle Leigh Cook won Grand Champion halter. Thelma Sue Henley and Jerry Admire earned top trophies. County leaders and sponsors praised 4 H youths and state winners in a multi-sponsor ceremony at South Ward Elementary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Holland
Montague County
Calvin Durham
Ann Brown Darland
Linda Eldridge
Necona
Bowie
Bert Simpson
Eldridge
L. M. Eldridge
Forestburg
Louis T. Holland
South Ward
Nocona
Linda
Danforth
Birt Simpson
Bernie Simpson
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Montague
Dayle Leigh Cook
Saint Jo
Thelma Sue Henley
Jerry Admire
4-H
Cap’s Corner
Michael Sloan
Cooke County Rural Electric Cooperative
Sandra Studdard
Santa Fe
Chicago
Ann Brown-Darland
Farmers and Merchants Bank and
Peoples National Bank of
First National Bank
Bowie National Gual Bank of Sant First
Bowie News Highlights Local Buzz And Colorful Happenings
Bowie enjoys a busy spell as shoppers boost retail gains ahead of Christmas Three industries eye Bowie for plants says local prophets J C Volkman optimistic about next year and more. Local photographers prepare, while color ads debut for Dorothys and Randsons as Merry Christmas wishes roll in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Wheeler
Bowie
Merc
Montague County Forms Historical Survey Committee 1967
County Judge Elect E G Jones announces a two year Montague County Historical Survey Committee term from January 1 1967 to December 31 1968. Glenn Wilson of Nocona chairs with members including Charles Finnell Holliday and others aiding RAMPS Texas history marking preservation initiatives.
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E. G. Jones
Montague County Historical Survey Committee
Texas
Glenn Wilson
Nocona
Bowie Schools Close for Holidays Dec 21
Bowie schools close for Christmas and New Year holidays at 2 30 p m on December 21 according to the office of the Superintendent of Schools. Classes resume Tuesday morning January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Superintendent of Schools
Gold Burg
Stoneburg
Ringgold
Season Mass at Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church
A special Christmas Eve Mass will be held at Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church with Holy Eucharist and sermon by Father W A Gerth. Special music will be provided by Aubrey Horn and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church
W. A. Gerth
Father Gerth
Aubrey Horn
Portrait of a Third Grader Sets Mystery Task
A First Bowie News reader can win five copies of the prior issue by identifying the third grader in a vintage portrait. The note mentions last week’s Mystery Subject Hermith Wysong and invites reader participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie News
Hermith Wysong
Christmas Spirit Drives Season Start Talk
A reader asks when the basketball season begins and notes no gym card seen. They inquire about a rumor that Chief Long plans to give Chief Richardson a toy fire truck in exchange for a cap pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Long
Richardson
Santa to Visit Bowie for Free Ticket Draw at 5 p.m.
Santa Claus appears in Bowie for a free children’s drawing at 5 p.m. Today. Unclaimed tickets can be picked up at any store. Prizes will be awarded at the Christmas tree at Tarrant and Smythe Streets. His final visit, December 24, offers rides to all wishing children.
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Santa Claus
Bowie
Tarrant
Smythe
Santa
Retirement plan in Montague County savings pace and goal
The passage considers how a Montague County family can build retirement savings by contributing 7 percent of income monthly. It asks how many years to reach a $50,000 target, noting reasons a retirement fund is necessary for a family aiming to maintain living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montague County
Congress
Joint
Congressional Economic Committee
Bank Names J Cantwell Assistant Cashier in Bowie
James Cantwell of Bowie elected assistant cashier at First National Bank of Bowie. A native of Bowie he joined the bank February 1 1966 after graduating Texas Tech agricultural engineering in 1961 and military service in Germany. He later worked in wholesale gasoline and now serves as executive officer of the Bowie unit of the National Guard with rank of first lieutenant. He is married to former Joanne Kitley of Midland who teaches ninth grade English at Bowie High School. The article also notes inflation pension fund concerns and local savings paths to a $50 000 goal, plus a Christmas holiday bank closure on December 26 and a school holiday schedule for GB District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cantwell
First National Bank of
Bowie
Cantwell
Texas Tech
U. S. Army
Germany
National Guard
Joanne Kitley
Midland
Bowie High School
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Nikon
Jim
J. C. Volkman
J.C
J. C
Bob Patterson
Ft. Worth
Southwest Photographers
Richardson Furniture
Dorothys
First Savings and Loan
Richardsons
THE
Roy Bean
Bowie Lions Club
Charles Finnell
Holliday
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Renne Allred
Willard Shackelford
J. C. Donald
Vivian Coffield
V. W. Redman
Texas State Historical Survey Committee
LBJ
A. A. Randolph
County Experiment Station
Bank
J. Cantwell
Bowie National Bank
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