Christmas Reflections and Local Notices Mixed In One Page
A 1965 Christmas message reflects on faith and hope amid global troubles. Local Breckenridge dog tag law changes unify fees, while space achievements and injuries spark discussion. J B Wagonseller faces Christmas in hospital after a pickup crash. Military unit mergers affect Texas National Guard armories, with Bowie’s 224th squadron noted.
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McNamara
Texas National Guard Armory Board
Ranger
Carrizzo Springs
Santa Anna
224Th
Bowie
Job Corps Opens Doors for Bowie Youths
Bowie youths aged 16 to 21 may join the Job Corps to learn skills while earning money. The program, part of the Office of Economic Opportunity, offers training in trades and employment readiness with state employment office trips the only cost. Bowie’s quota must be used by December 31 or two Bowie youths lose the chance. girls 16 to 21 may apply to the Women’s Job Corps.
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Bowie
Office of Economic Opportunity
Wichita Falls
Car prize drawing Friday at First National Bank
The car for the First National Bank prize has arrived and is on display in the lobby. The drawing will be held at 10 o clock Friday morning December 24 along with other prizes. Registered entrants need not be present to win.
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First National
First National Bank
Classified Ad Success in The News Sparks Quick Rent
An ad offering a three bedroom home with two acres and orchard, two miles from town, at 30 dollars monthly, drew over twenty five calls and rented within hours after appearing in The News. Mrs Funchess plans to continue using classified columns. Contact TR 2-2247 or TR 2-2248.
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Fw&d
Wichita Falls
Bowie
I. B. Carmichael
Waurika
Okla
Carmichaels
Dr. L. C. Funchess
Judge Roy Bean Court Buys Christmas Baskets for Needy
Bowie area residents receive Christmas baskets funded by the Judge Roy Bean Court. The Bowie Lions Club raised 847.40 and will pack baskets at the National Guard Armory Wednesday night for distribution Thursday morning. Toys donated by Bowie merchants and Amity Club volunteers accompany food items.
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Roy Bean
Bowie Lions Club
Billy Neeld
Bowie
Amity Club
National Guard Armory
Club
Haymond Garrett
Banks and Public Offices Observe Christmas Holiday Schedule
Banks savings and loan offices and city officials will take a three day weekend from Friday noon to Monday with reopenings at usual times. The Montague County Court House closes Thursday to Monday, and the Bowie News office will be closed Thursday 5 p.m. to Monday 8 a.m. The post office keeps Sunday dispatch on Saturday and Sunday with no deliveries. School holidays begin Tuesday at 2 45 and resume January 3 at 9 a.m. Fire Marshal A J Martin warns Bowie residents to turn off Christmas lights. The Department of Public Safety issues grim traffic warnings ahead of an expected 110 deaths during the 10 day holiday period.
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Banks, Savings and Loans
Montague County Court House
Court House
Post Office
The
Post
Bowie
A. J. Martin
Department of Public Safety
Ambiguous Nonsense and Banter About Dentists and Jokes
A humorous nonsensical note mocks claims about dentist Dr Doughty sending candy gifts to patients. It references a published book titled 101 Aggie Jokes and notes high pork prices alongside Gemini flights.
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Dr. Doughty
Saint Patrick's Church Bowie to Hold Christmas Service
The Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church of Bowie will hold a special Christmas service at 7 p.m. Friday. The church is located at 108 East Wise and Father Vernon Gotcher is the rector.
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Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church of
Bowie
East Wise
Father Vernon Gotcher
Winn Announces For Commissioner
Jack Winn declares in the Bowie News his candidacy for County Commissioner of Precinct 2 in the May 7 1966 primary. A 40 year old lifelong Precinct 2 resident and veteran of World War II he runs a candy wholesale business and previously worked in oil field construction with his family at home on Sessions Street Bowie.
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Jack Winn
Bowie
Precinct 2
Winn
Commissioners Court
South Pacific
Japan
Velta Faye Roberts
Tim
Ted
Sessions Street
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Jim Winter
Breckenridge
J. B. Wagonseller
Wayne Albritton
Carmichael
J. W. Brury
Chickasha
Albritton
Leroy Keys
Drury
Kenneth Cecrnelison
Montague
Job Corps
E. C. Lemons
Sheriff's Department
Highway Patrol
Earl Eggleston
Kenneth Cornelison
J. M. McCash
James Bennett
Bobby McWilliams
Elbert Rhyne
Joe Nance
Lyle Baumwart
Mavis Reland
Nora Brooks
C. A. Kilcrease
Albert Sport
Ethel Tomlinson
Cleo Haston
Clemma Mitchell
Ruby Bacus
Howard Midleton
Fred Castle
Forest Wall
Winder Robbins
W. F. Conway
Bowie Area
Banks
St. Patricks Church
Ernest Chandler
W. J. Griffis
Griffis
Chandler
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