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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1972
Page
1
A political letter reflects on George McGovern and his Vietnam stance, praising Harry Truman's decisiveness in using the atom bomb, recalling World War II leadership and urging patriotic support. The piece cites past presidents and foreshadows upcoming football games and a reference to a “Rabbit from Bowie.”
Bowie students begin classes on January 2 after a Christmas break cut short by an ice and snow storm that caused a one day loss of school.
Cindy Barry, daughter of George and Maurine Barry, reports the happiest Christmas after recovering from carbon monoxide poisoning. She recently left Fort Worth Children's Hospital Bowie Memorial and Arlington Memorial Hospitals where she was treated while attending T.C.J.C. for Medical Lab Technician training in Hurst.
The Bowie News chronicles 1972 as a year of political shifts and community events. Montague County backed a Republican for president. Bowie elected a new mayor and faced growth, sadness, and disputes. Highlights include business openings, council changes, school actions, infrastructure bids, and notable local incidents.
The REAP Rural Environmental Assistance Program has been cancelled by the U.S. Government effective December 22, 1972. Wayne Mathews at the ASCS Office in Montague notes about $55,000 was spent in the county last year on grass planting tanks brush control and waterways. A bulletin urged area farmers to sign up during January 15 but registration is unnecessary now. Mathews could not say if the program will be reinstated soon.
A four vehicle crash about 7:50 a.m. on U S 287 west of Bellevue killed Richard Harris of Ohio and his young son and left Harriss wife and daughter plus Mr Rose in serious condition. The incident involved three trucks and a Datson, with one truck stalled and another jackknifing into the Datson. Fire units from Bellevue and Henrietta and a Burgess ambulance aided the scene. southbound traffic was halted for about 90 minutes as investigators from DPS and Bowie assisted.
Nocona football coach and athletic director Gerald Combs will leave to take the same duties in the Quanah Public School System. The 35 year old racked up a 29 13 1 record at Nocona and moves January 1 with his family seeking advancement to a AA school.
Bowie officers on Christmas Day handled a drunken driving arrest at Wise and Mason Streets, a judge fine of 53.50, a lost and found billfold, a burglary of a pickup with firearms, a minor traffic accident at E Wise and Lamb, and a missing ring later recovered by a woman.
Tickets are on sale for the Chamber of Commerce Banquet to be held January 18 1973 at the National Guard Armory. Purchases available at local banks and the Chamber office or through directors. Guest speaker Leonard Passmore of Austin Texas. Bowie police activity includes a dog complaint a collision at Wise and Lamb and an overdue aircraft report.
Most Bowie's businesses including First Savings and Loan city offices and the U S Post Office will be closed on January 1. Remaining open are Handy Quick Stop QuickWay Bob's and Mac's Groceries along with many cafes and service stations.
The first baby of 1973 to be born at Bowie Memorial Hospital will receive gifts from local merchants. Last year Charity Margaret Fain was born January 3 1972 at 426 am weighing 7 pounds 7 1/2 ounces to Mr and Mrs Billy Fain of Bowie. The 1973 prizes include ten dollar savings accounts from First National Bank Bowie National Bank and First Savings and Loan plus free gift certificates from Goodyear Service Store Griffin Drug and Tomlinsons.
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