Bank to expand on Tarrant Street with new annex
Emerson Lynn Jr reports First National Bank will absorb the building beside it on Tarrant Street to extend the bank facilities. The remodel awaits Howard Brooks securing new quarters. Chas Coffield notes remodeling will begin once space is freed. Cecil Allen previously owned the annex.
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First National Bank
Tarrant Street
H. F. Brooks
Bank
Chas
Coffield
Cecil Allen
Howard Brooks
Bowie Summer Leagues Reach Peak Participation and Growth
The Bowie summer baseball program finished its season with a record turnout of about 350 boys across 16 teams in four leagues. Coordinator W D Barnes praised managers for their time and expenses, noting two weekly games and frequent practices. He highlighted rapid improvement, especially in Pee Wee, and predicted many could become future Bowie Jackrabbit players. Fans praised for sportsmanship as gym activities also drew growing interest.
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Mesabi
Salty
Dean Moore
Lefty Vassar
Olie Carriker
Bowie
Tommy Whitecotton
J. T. Floyd
Great North Woods
Minnesota-Canada Lake
Tommy
W. D. Barnes
Barnes
4-H Horse Show Winners Told
An estimated 200 spectators watched Montague County 4-H Horse Club members compete at the Bowie Rodeo Arena. Winners included Halter under 2 years Sarah Hanson and Don Stark. mares 2 years and over Thelma Sue Henley and Loydell Parsons. geldings 2 years and over Dayle Cook and Loydell Parsons. junior and senior keyhole races led by Bobby Miller and Don Stark respectively. junior and senior reinings won by Riley Simpson and Thelma Sue Henley. pole and barrel races won by Bobby Miller Patricia Hanson and Don Stark with multiple placements across divisions.
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Montague County 4-H Horse Club
Bowie Rodeo Arena
Halter
Sarah Hanson
Don Stark
Bobby Miller
Billy Prince
Thelma Sue Henley
Loydell Parsons
Lonnie McGaughy
Alice McGaughy
Reining
Birt Simneon
Larry Miller
Billy Henley
Riley Simpson
Patricia Hanson
Carolyn Hanson
Doyle Cook
Birt Simpson
Cloray Love
New Central Baptist Church to Dedicate New Building
Dedication Sunday at 2 30 p m marks the opening of the new Central Baptist Church at Tarrant and Sande Streets with Rev Paul Henderson presiding The cornerstone will be laid and a program includes a song service from Bible Baptist Church Wichita Falls The church organized in 1943 as Fundamental Baptist Church. cost about 50000 with air conditioned rooms etc The dedication invites all to tour the new structure and join in services.
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Bochettes
Wichita Falls
North Texas
Crippled Children’s Clinic
Speegle Berry
Bowie National Bank
Montague County
Central Baptist Church
Tarrant and
Sande
Cornerston
Paul Henderson
Bible Baptist Church of
B. F. Dearmore
Fundamental Baptist Church
Kilman
Edgar
Dee Campbell
Ruth Gill Russell
Henderson
Homer Bishop
R. C. Cannedy
J. D
Dwayne) Brooks
Jasper B. Smith
Bible Baptist Seminary
Arlington
Fort Worth
Camp Minnetonka
Clayton
Oklahoma
Historical plaques planned for Bowie church buildings
The Texas State Historical Survey Committee selected two Bowie churches the First Christian Church and Cumberland Presbyterian Church for historical medallions. A ceremony is set for August 4 at the First Christian Church with Dr. Rupert N. Richardson presiding. The award recognizes the churches’ long service and historical value to the Bowie community.
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The
Texas State Historical Survey Committee
First Christian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Rupert N. Richardson
Abilene
Texas Historical Society of Dating
Nocona
Montague
Denton
Cooner
Wis
J. G. Cowan
R. C. Graver
Ackers
Lillian
Tindalls
Robinson
Cleveland
Bessie Martin
Hustead
Hudspeth
J M. Strong
P. P. Cady
Giles Thomas
J. M. Strong
Cumberland Presbyterian
W. J. Gregory
Cumberland
AS. Hubbard
J. W. Reid
J. M Small
Sanders and Pecan
Mem
Hettie M. Kibler
J Barnes
Texas State Historical Association
Farm Bureau Picnic Features Queen Contest in Montague
August 13 1963 Montague County Farm Bureau hosts a picnic and queen contest plus a Talk Meet on courthouse lawn. Contest rules specify age and family ties to Farm Bureau with prizes including trips to district state and a 500 dollar allowance for the state winner's escort.
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Farm Bureau
Courthouse Lawn
Montague
Court House
A. N. Arveson
Joe Carminati, Jr
Fred Williams
Chas. Howard
W. G. Hawkins
Montague County Farm Bureau
AFBF
Chicago
Arveson
Brooks Smith
Postseason Tilt Stars Mothers Dads In Local Baseball Night
An all-star Pony League mothers team meets coaches in a Friday night game at the high school diamond. A second doubleheader features mothers from minor and Pee Wee leagues versus their confederates. Dads from both leagues also clash in a spine tingling showdown with rosters未 announced as managers rush to set lineups.
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Pony League
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