The Bowie News and Its Community Booster Era
The Bowie News evolved from The Bowie Booster under Lam Lovette in the late 1930s. Lovette expanded printing, moved operations near the First National Bank site, and made the paper a personal chronicle of local readers. He championed schools, churches, and community improvements, earning widespread appreciation.
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Bowie News
THE
Lam Lovette
Bowie Booster
Robert Murphy
Mr. Lovette
Mr. Murphy
Booster
Mason Street
Bowie
Wise Street
Murphy
Homer
Lovette
First National Bank
Bowsie News
Sam Lovette
New
In Memory of J. B. Lewis and Bowie News Legacy
A memorial sketches J. B. Lewis as a faithful community leader and a man of public service. It traces The Bowie News history from Coy Perry to Harlow Tibbetts and Emerson Lynn, Jr. detailing fire damage, relocations, and the shift to offset printing, highlighting boosters, community role, and enduring local newspaper heritage.
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Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Coy Perry
Bowie News
Sam Lovette
Thal
Perry
Bowie News and
Mark Campbell
Campbell
H.I. Trout
Bowie
Graham
Trouts
Harlow E. Tibbetts
Kansas
Trout
George Medley
Smythe Street
Clay County Leader
Henrietta
Smythe
Bob Posey
News
Bowie Blade
Tibbetts
The
Gosswebb
Niversaries
Montague County
Emerson Lynn, Jr
Bowie Chamber Seeks Citizen Support for Industrial Growth
The Bowie Chamber of Commerce outlines its 18 directors plus the secretary and manager. The Industrial Committee, after a Team Training School, aims to leverage local manufacturing for community growth, noting each manufacturing dollar spurs about five to seven dollars in retail and services. The group urges residents to refer interested parties to the Chamber and promises a bright future with an established Industrial Foundation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bowie
Chamber
Bowie Athletes Lead In Local Track Meet Results
Bowie competitors dominated the meet with David Massey tying for fifth in the midget high jump and others placing in open and youth divisions. Coach Clement announced Bowie will host the Jim Bowie Relays next summer with entries from Jacksboro Wichita Falls and Henrietta and sponsor ribbons and medals for the event during Jim Bowie Days at Jackrabbit track.
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David Massey
Bowie
Billy Ray Roberts
Raymond Clement
Linton Campbell
Brett Morgan
Stan Wall
Tim Posey
Jamie Neely
Derrick Sallee
Kerry Clement
Tina Lee
Joyce Brickey
Shan Williams
Carmele Taylor
Jack Stark
S.L. Hanson
Lance Shelton
Lee Harrington
Duncan Hudson
Tim Pigg
Gary Bellar
Larry Hutson
Doyle Allen
Tab Tettleton
David Haile
Steve Gibbs
Ben Martin
Darwin McKinely
Junior Barnes
Jeff Taylor
Don Henson
Jerry Hutson
Bruce Haile
James Case
Clement
Jacksboro
Wichita Falls
Henrietta
Bowie News
Jim Winter
Two Vehicle Crash At Mason Street In Bowie
Police report notes a two car collision at Mason and Wise Street involving Ollie Hickey in a 1961 Buick four door and Senior Henry Jr. in a 1966 Ford pickup from Bowie with no injuries. A second incident on Highway 287 and 81 involves Magic Rimes in a 1967 Plymouth VIP with minor injuries to the driver.
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Tim King
Mason and
Wise Street
Ollie Hickey
Bowie
Henry Jr
Dennis Huber
Magic Rimes
Cedar Plaza
Dallas
Texas
Don Deweber Eyes Breakout Season At Defensive Tackle
Defensive coordinator Ray Utley notes Don Deweber poised for his year as a defensive tackle after late move to defense. The 6-3, 235-pound SMU alum brings mobility and strength to a quick, stout line while having a history as a top high school lineman and NHS member.
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Ray Utley
Don
Utley
Deweber
Bowie
National Honor Society
SMU
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J. B. Lewis
Tom Nichols
West Tarrant
Bowie National Bank
Bowie Times-News
Jim
United States
Teddy
C. J. Howard
Don Deweber
Michelangelo
Bradley’s
Gayle
Bradley
Snhenson
Kicker
Pants Boutique
Consult
Henry
Henry Insurance
Tarrant
Jean's
Wonson’ Kichemith
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