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Oil industry a vital part of Bowie community life
The Bowie News highlights the oil industry’s impact on Montague County with royalties sales and payrolls supporting the local economy. Notices include Mrs. T. R. Ogden winning a 1956 Oldsmobile fishing car at John Smith Ford, Willie James Jr acquiring Pleasure Bay on Lake Amon Carter, and ongoing local business updates from Ollie St John’s Beauty Shop to Cottage Florists uniforms. Also featured are car deals at John Smith Ford Sales and a Philco 16 inch TV giveaway with used car purchases.
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T. R. Ogden
Bowie
John Smith Ford
Willie James, Jr
Muleshow
Pleasure Bay
Lake Amon Carter