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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1964
Page
1
Quote by John Locke on how new opinions face suspicion and opposition simply for being unfamiliar.
The report highlights $68,000 for six miles of paving on FM 1149 from Sunset to Forestboro with a new bridge over Denton Creek. It also notes Lake Carter safety concerns after a fatal incident, urging lifeguards, patrols, and better enforcement to protect Carter Lake and Bowie residents.
Sunset announces the rehiring of Earl Kemp a longtime resident to begin his 11th year as tax assessor collector for the Sunset Independent School District.
Larry Robert Russell a Bowie High School athlete from Sunset drowned at Huds peth Beach on Amon Carter Lake Monday afternoon. The 16 year old stepped into 35 foot deep water while waist deep and called for help as friends nearby could not reach him. Funeral services were held at Sunset Baptist Church with pallbearers from Sunset and Bowie personnel. Interment followed at Sunset cemetery.
Mrs. Bob Farmer plans to relocate Farmer's Cafe to a new site on West Wise, across from Bob White Motor Company. The space is undergoing remodeling to accommodate an expansion and to clear space for a Bowie National Bank building, with the area bounded by Tarrant Walnut and Cummins Streets.
Miss Inez Rudy presents her music class in recital at First Baptist Church Tuesday evening June 16 at 8:00. The program features solo and ensemble numbers and the public is invited to attend.
Doyle Campbell, a sixth grade teacher with 11 years at East Ward, was appointed principal at a special school board meeting Friday night. He succeeds W. A. Greer, who had served as principal for 13 years.
Vacation Bible School programs across seven Bowie area churches enrolled 660 plus children in the first week. First Baptist reported 306 as the largest class while St. Peter's Lutheran and others held open houses, parades, and closing ceremonies with high attendance and class projects on display.
Montague County advances a plan for a four lane U.S. 287 with $100000 state funds and a bond election proposal. A June 22 hearing precedes a late July election for up to $165000 in bonds at 3.75 percent over 20 years. The county would route the new right of way south of the present road near Bowie, with extra funds available if costs exceed $200000.
Veteran Councilman C. V. Ver nie Young filed to fill the east ward vacancy left by Troy Woolf resignation. Joann W. Sanders filed for the north ward seat vacated by Bob Patterson. Filing deadline is Sunday June 19 and the special election is set for Saturday June 27.
Bowie school board authorized James Killebrew and Associates to draft plans for a new high school and remodel of the current campus. The firm will study enrollment, curriculum and costs and present options for construction on a 16 acre lot and possible junior high relocation, with decisions pending.
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