Apollo VII Stop in Bowie Tells Space Capsule Guarded Transit
The Bowie News notes Apollo VII briefly stopped in Bowie on a Sunday refueling at Cecil Hickey's Apco Service Center before heading to Washington D C. The piece recalls Apollo VII's lunar orbit and links to the later Apollo VIII mission by Borman Lovell and Anders.
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Bowie News
Bruce Cantrell
Bruce
Tripoli
Esso Standard
Foy
Willie
Reader
Washington
Bowie
Cecil Hickey
Apco
Hickey
Washington D.C
Moon
Borman, Lovell
Anders
Aluminum shaft clubs eyed. Scott Whaley noted for durability
Golfers are advised not to buy the new aluminum shaft clubs before consulting Scott Whaley for durability insights. A Christmas reminder mentions Charles Garrett receiving hair conditioner from an unknown friend. Bowie Jackrabbits face a strong season, with a forecast to finish high in the conference race. David Jameson promotes a Chamber of Commerce banquet ticket offer with double S H Green Stamps.
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Scott Whaley
Scott
Charles Garrett
BOWIE
David Jameson
Chamber of Commerce
S&h
Glenn Baby
Bible Thought on Thanksgiving and Gratitude
Short religious reflection cites Ephesians 5 20 urging thankfulness in all things and seasons. It emphasizes gratitude as a daily practice within Christian faith communities.
Bowie Woman Dies in Auto Crash Near Chico
Funeral services for 49 year old Edythe McGaughy will be at 10 a m in Nocona. She died after a car pickup collision 1.4 miles south of Chico on Texas 114. Her 19 year old daughter Alice Hale of Chico and J W Ivy of Bowie were injured. DPS Officer Jerry Hopkins said the car swerved into the pickup driven by Ivy, with McGaughy as a passenger.
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Edythe McGaughy
Daughtery McGaughy
Nocona
McGaughy
Brideport Hospital
Chico
Texas
Alice Hale
J. W. Ivy
Bowie
Jerry Hopkins
DPS
Decatur
Daughter
Ivy
Bowie School Chief Rejects 2600 Student District Rule
Bowie School Superintendent Tim Harbin says the proposed 2600 students per district is ineffective for redistricting. He cites the study as comprehensive but politically focused and notes changes must come from state legislators. He emphasizes correcting financial inequalities and reorganizing districts.
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Bowie News
Tim Harbin
Bowie
Harbin
The
News
Sunset Man Shot Dead in Apparent Suicide
H Ray Owens 57 of Sunset was found dead from a single snub nose 38 pistol shot to the chest while sleeping. Justice of the Peace J T Tuver of Bowie and Sheriff Middleton said the weapon belonged to Owens and the incident occurred about 8 30 am Wednesday. Mrs Hale Ivy and Mrs McGaughy injuries are noted as hospital treated. McGaughy’s nursing career and Army service are recalled.
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H. Ray Owens
Sunset
Justice of the Peace
J. T. Tuvener
Bowie
Howard Middleton
Owens
Middleton
Owen
Hale
Bridgeport
Ivy
Bowie News
Decatur Hospital
McGaughy
Olney High School
Wichita General School of Nursing
Henry C. McGaughy
Fort Pierce
Florida
Bowie Chamber Directors Call for Airport Runway Expansion
Bowie Chamber of Commerce directors met in regular session Monday evening and heard reports from committee chairs. Earl Yarbro on the Aviation Committee urged high priority for the municipal airport next year noting King Flight Service loss due to insufficient runway length. Passenger and freight traffic have grown beyond the current runway capacity.
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Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Earl Yarbro
Henry
Yarbro
King
Pro Am Set For Top O Lake Inaugural Event
The Top O The Lake Country Club hosts an inaugural Pro Am on Wednesday December 15 announced by club pro R D Kizer. Entry is five dollars with prizes from the entry pool. the Ladies Golf Association will sell sandwiches during the event.
Youth Director to Speak At Bowie Chamber Banquet
Gerald Free announces that Dr. Walter Kerr, Director of the National Youth Foundation, will be the guest speaker at the Bowie Chamber of Commerce Banquet on February 6. Tickets from chamber directors or the chamber office. meal by The Bowie Booster Club with fillet steak and sides. Kerr, a Texan native born in Abilene, has a varied career in radio, theatre, law, and ministry.
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Gerald Free
Chamber of Commerce
Walter Kerr
National Youth Foundation
Chamber
Doctor Kerr
Bowie Booster Club
H.P. Crumpler
Booster Club
Dr. Kerr
Abilene
Tyler
New York
Cecil B. DeMille
Bowie Fire Department reports 166 fires in 1968
The Bowie Firemen logged 166 fires in 1968 including 37 house fires and 72 grass fires. Inside city limits there were 20 house fires 9 grass fires 10 car fires 3 truck fires and 1 oil field fire along with 1 boat fire and 8 firecracker fires. Insurance losses reported to Austin totaled $7,557.84 versus $87,184.64 in 1967.
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Bowie
Austin
Dallas Furniture Show Opens Sunday in Dallas
Bowie will be well represented as the annual furniture show and market opens in Dallas Sunday. Delegates include James Scruggs and H A Richardson from Richardson Furniture, Terry and Nancy McCarty from Terry’s, Jess Brown and H F Brooks, Gordon and June Heard, Pete Guthrie, and others attending multiple events at the Statler Hilton and related venues Sunday through Tuesday.
Ten Eagles for Boy Scout Troop 117 at Bowie
Local Troop 117 sponsored by First Baptist Church of Bowie bestows the Eagle Scout Award to its tenth recipient. Named as active Eagle Scouts are Neal Webb David Applegate David Walker Ike Mercer Roger Guthrie Pat Cleveland Jimmy Crumpler David Heard Ricky Mills and Herb Stine. J W Webb advancement chairman praises parents churches and leaders. Scout Masters include David Gregory J T Floyd J W Webb and Kenneth Walker who also serves as camping advisor.
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Eagle Scouts
Ke Mercer
Jimmy Crumpler
Pat Cleveland
Herb Stine
David Applegate
David Walker
Ricky Mills
Neal Webb
Boy Scout Troop 117
David Heard
Roger Guthrie
Bowie News
First Baptist Church of
Bowie
Ike Mercer
J. W. Webb
David Gregory
J. T. Floyd
Kenneth Walker
Local Man Serves in Vietnam
Marine Lance Corporal Larry J. Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin E. Watson of Bowie Texas, serves with the First Marine Division in South Vietnam. He aids in capturing or destroying enemy forces and supports civic action projects like wells, culverts, bridges and schools.
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Larry J. Watson
Melvin E. Watson
Route 2
Bowie
Tex
Marine Division
South Vietnam
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Harbin Cleveland
Wallace Mills
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