Bowie area announces new businesses and community events
The community notes the 6th annual Jim Bowie Day celebrations June 22 24 marking the opening of U S 287 south of Bowie and the Bowie Public Library on June 25. New owners Dou g Brickey of Southwest Paint and Body and Jim and Karen Gladson head new ventures while Lynn and Judy Morgan revamp the bus station into Judy's Sweet Shoppe. Bob Taylor and Warren Reynolds become Brougham Travel Trailer dealers. Hospital Junior Auxiliary seeks members for a June 20 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bowie
New Lane U. S. 287
Bowie
Jacksboro
Doug
Lynn
Judy Morgan
Judy
Bowie Auto Supply
Bob Taylor
Warren Rey— Nolds
Brougham
Bowie Butane
East Wise Street
Voters Not Required to Register for Three Years
Fay Cantrell reports a directive from Bob Bullock to county officials to renew voter registrations for three years. The registrar must record eligible voters who voted in the primary and run-off and deliver the list by July 30, 1972 to the county courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Cantrell
Democratic
Bob Bullock
Cantrell
All Area Artists Invited To Jim Bowie Art Show
All area artists and craftsmen are invited to the annual arts and crafts Sidewalk Show in downtown Bowie. The event runs with Jim Bowie Days, June 24, registration at 8:00 A.M. at the mall of the 1st National Bank, no entry fee, display until 4:00 P.M., judging 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bowie
Bowie
Mall of the 1St Natl. Bank
Bowie Public Library Opens with Weeklong Activities
The Bowie Public Library welcomes the public for a Wednesday June 21 opening from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. A Fort Worth Resource Center Fun Mobile arrives June 22 at 1:00 p.m. with a puppet show and films for children. Dedication is planned for Sunday June 25 at 2:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie Public
Traffic Signals Open on New Road South of Bowie
Traffic on the new U S 287 began in the southbound lane last Friday and by Saturday afternoon the route was open in both directions. Officials say Wichita Falls right of way appraisers surveyed land from the Clay County line to Bowie but no purchase has been made for the continued construction toward the Clay County line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Highway Department
Wichita Falls
Clay County
Local Graduates Plan College Transcripts Sent
A list shows graduating seniors from 1971-72 had transcripts sent to multiple colleges and universities including Midwestern University Wichita Falls North Texas State University Denton Texas Tech University Lubbock University of Texas Austin Arlington East Texas State University Commerce Brownwood Oklahoma Norman Navarro Junior College Corsicana Wayland Baptist Plainview Odessa Junior College Gainesville Ryder Technical Institute Dallas Atlantic Schools Kansas City Missouri and nursing schools in Wichita Falls and Denton. Names include Susan Bankston Linton Campbell Jr Dyer Carpenter Rickey Davis Joyce Jones Ann Pittman Linda Rhyne Neal Webb Kristine Whaley Barbara Wilson Beverly Andreasen Johnny Bell Rodger Rhyne Pat Cleveland Tom Collins Jimmy Crumpler Buddy Fenoglio Barton Robinson Becky Wright David Applegate Mark Sadler Debra Tasker Jeff Taylor Jimmy Hachtel Phillip Peters Brooks Ann Crawford Howard Payne College Nita Brown Becky Wagenseller Terry Rodgers Steve Oliver Melinda Guthrie Danny Reaves Joe Gilmore Evelyn Rhoades Robin McShan.
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Midwestern University
Wichita Falls
Texas
Susan Bankston
Linton D. Campbell Jr
Dyer Carpenter
Rickey Davis
Joyce Jones
Ann Pittman
Linda Rhyne
Neal Webb
Kristine Whaley
Barbara Wilson
Montague Court Cases Rise Eight Percent in 1971
Austin reports district court filings in Montague County increased 8 percent in 1971 to 313 cases, with 96 criminal and 217 civil. The court disposed of 366 cases, 64 percent of filings, ending the year with 209 pending. statewide filings rose 7 percent to 278,338.
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Austin
Montague County
Texas Civil Judicial Council
Marvin F. London
97Th District Court
Archer
Clay
District, Domestic Relations and Special Juvenile Courts
Martha Andreasen Recovers from Open Heart Surgery
Martha Andreasen formerly Martha Branson returned home this week after open heart surgery on Tuesday. Her parents report she is recovering nicely and the operation was successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Andreasen
Martha Branson
Martha
Grand Jury Indicts Two on LSD Offenses
The Montague County Grand Jury returned 24 indictments last Friday at the county courthouse. Two grants involve possession of LSD and multiple cases include possession of marijuana, with others for theft over $50 burglary and forgery. names include James Pendergraft Bruce Wade Clary Jr Michael Upshaw Eddy Beasley Robert Proctor Bruce Zimple Calvin Martin Edward Power Jr William McGraw David Soares Kenneth Mowery Lonnie Green and Philip Howell among others. No trial date is set.
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Montague County
County Court House
Marvin London
James Pendergraft
Bruce Wade Clary, Jr
Michael Craig Upshaw
Eddy Lynn Beasley
Jimmy Wayne Chambers
Robert Dale Proctor
LSD
Bruce W. Zimple
Calvin R. Martin
Edward P. Power, Jr
William A. McGraw
David Patricio Soares
Kenneth Mowery
Lonnie Clois Green
Phillip D. Howell
Western Shindig at Bowie First Christian Church
Clyde Brock announces a Western Shindig in the church fellowship hall on Wednesday June 21 at 7 00 pm. Prizes for best dressed cowboy or cowgirl, Dale Cox plays Western music, Jack Lovette leads singing, cakes and ice cream served, Rev Tiff Covington guest preacher recalls local church history, call 872 1446 to reserve. Sunday June 25 is Roundup Sunday with dinner on the grounds after the 10 45 worship service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church of
Bowie
First Christian Church
Clyde Brock
Church Fellowship Hall
Dale Cox
Jack Lovette
Tiff Covington
Pioneers to Gather at First National Bank Event
Longtime residents and Bowie alums are invited to a Pioneer gathering at the First National Bank Community Room on June 22 and 23 to reconnect with former neighbors. B&PW Club members and Lady Ambassadors will host with refreshments and entertainment. Special Pioneer Queen recognition follows the highway ribbon cutting Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
First National Bank
B&pw Club
Chamber of Commerce
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Jim
Karen Gladson
AOK
Hospital Junior Auxiliary
Ron Taylor
Fun Mobile
Randy Stillwell
Local Graduates Planning College
North Texas State University
Denton
Beverly Andreasen
Johnny Bell
Rodger Rhyne
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
Pat Cleveland
Tom Collins
Jimmy Crumpler
Buddy Fenoglio
Barton Robinson
Becky Wright
University of Texas-Austin
David Applegate
Mark Sadler
Debra Tasker
Jeff Taylor
University of Texas-Arlington
Jimmy Hachtel
Philip Peters
East Texas State University-Commerce
Brooks Ann Crawford
Howard Payne College
Brownwood
Nita Brown
University of Oklahoma
Norman
Oklahoma
Becky Wagenseller
Navarro Junior College
Corsicana
Janet Terrell
Wayland Baptist College
Plainview, Texas
Terry Rodgers
Odessa Junior College
Odessa
Steve Oliver
Cooke County Junior College
Gainesville
Melinda Guthrie
Danny Reaves
Ryder Technical Institute
Dallas
Joe Gilmore
Atlantic Schools
Kansas City, MO
Cindy Garrett
School of Nursing
Evelyn Rhoades
Denton, Texas
Robin McShan
Country Gold Radio
WBAP
Fort Worth
Bill Mack
Midnight Cowboy
Country Gold
Montague
Pony League
Brahmallions Panthers
Tigers
RED Sox Cardinals
RED Horses
BUCKS
Oilers
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Pee Wee Hornets
KATS
Pintos
CUBS
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Eagles
BEARS
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Pirates
Kathy
Nebraska
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