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Newspaper

Bowie News

Location

Bowie, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1958

Page

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Fourth of July Trophies At Boat Races Displayed

Readable items note prizes for the Fourth of July boat races plus swimming and skiing displays at Edwards Chevrolet garage. Bowie News to publish next Wednesday to help advertisers. Peach harvest begins at Clarence Newsom orchard with Early Wheelers and Dixie Gems ripening in coming days. Field day at fruit experiment farm attracts about 200. strong interest in peach orchards. Equalization board to hold public meetings next week for taxpayers to discuss assessments. Blood donors from Bowie provide 12.4 pints to hospital. locals praised. Hereford and Angus stock sales led by Montague Dusty Tanders. two-day event features Herefords and Angus calves, totaling strong bids and high volumes.

Edwards Chevrolet Clarence Newsom Dixie Gems Clarence A. A. Randolph City Equalization Board Bowie Equalization Board Marvin Shavy Stoneburg Courey Fort Worth Klarvin Pete Burnett Ft. ‘Worth Fivan Stewart C. Wallace Nocona Saint Jo

City cow lots discussed. state health rules looming

Bowie council hears Sid Gilmore of Gilmore Bros urge fairness for cow lot owners and request health officer inspection. Dr Berry Squyres warns of state health investigations if sanitary rules violated while council votes to notify cow lots about sanitation regs. Park cleanup plans for Admire Park advance with community involvement and donations hoped for.

Bowie Sid Gilmore Gilmore ‘Bros Tim Chy Health Berry Squyren Sidilmore Gilmore Bros Gilmore Sid Ohio Berry Squyres State Board of Health Squyres

Names Committees For United Fund

Charles Coffield United Fund chairman announced two committees at Saturday meeting in the First National Bank directors room. Mark High to lead the budget committee with members Jack Bradley Howard Middleton Oran Stovall Joe Hamner Mrs Grace Covey S T Hoffman Miss Ermy ntrude McNatt and Harve Ratliff. Tibbetts to head the publicity committee with members Mrs W A Greer Thomas Evans B Dimock Fred Raborn Jr George Hoeldtke and G L Griffin.

Charles Coffield United Fund First National Bank Mark High Jack Bradley Howard Middleton Oran Stovall Joe Hamner Grace Covey

Jones Robinsons To Move To California

Mr and Mrs Jones Robinson and their children plan to relocate to Los Angeles California by August 18 They will settle in Westchester near Inglewood and the coast Jones will represent them in his new home community Mrs Robinson has secured a teaching position near their future residence Her brother Dr Dale Jackson and family from Tulsa Oklahoma will visit next week with his parents Mr and Mrs G Doc Jackson and daughters

Jones Robinson Los Angeles Calif Westchester Inglewood Jones Southwestern Life Insurance Conere Robinson Bowie Tive Dale Jackson Tulsa Okla G. “Doc” Jackson

Harve Ratliff Heads Industrial Foundation

Harve Ratliff elected president of the Bowie Industrial Foundation at the annual meeting. Thomas Evans named vice president and Donald Mann secretary. New directors Lynn Garlington and Donald Mann. re-elected directors include Harve Ratliff, Thomas Evans, and others. The garment factory employs 42 and $500 monthly payments on an $80,000 building are said to retire the loan in 22 months. Local crime notes: Waco man W. W. Williams found dead after ex-wife shooting incident. ex-wife recovering. Funeral held for Willie Wallace Williams. survivors listed with multiple relatives.

Harve Ratliff Bowie Industrial Foundation Thomas Evins Donald Mann Lynn Garlington Ke Parks Mark High G. L. Griffin Thomas Evans Gordon Cady W. W. Williams Waco Bill Myers Williams Bowie Marvin Patton Selma Lake New City Patton Justice of the Peace Howard Williams

Newport rally draws about 450 attendees

About 490 were present for the Jack and Clay county candidate rally at Newport Friday night. Mrs. John Woody, president, and Mrs. Paul Vinson, secretary of the cemetery association reported that the association made $178.45 for Newport cemetery upkeep.

Newport John Woody Paul Vinson Cemetery Association

Lieutenant Jake Gary Hie Ehisabe Gary Born to Gary Family

Lt Jake Gary is welcomed as a junior grade sailor in the Navy. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Gary. He trained at San Diego and will sail aboard the ship to San Diego. Ricky Parks of Fort Worth visits Mrs Will Ryan and his uncle Ike Parks this week.

Jake Gary Ehisabe Gary Jake Nathan Gary Ras Fis Ats Diego Saltor Ja Sania Agta Ricky Parks Fort

Order of Candidates for Montague County Ballot

County officials listed with names in ballot order for a July primary. Four county positions include County Commissioner Precinct 2 and County Judge with candidate lines. State offices follow, enumerating lieutenant governor and supreme court justices, with other state posts and names.

Carl Shurtleff Luther Evans Leonard Heath W. L. Sullivan W. H. McConnell Joe Overstreet W. D. Grigsby Marvin London Glen Pribble

Modern Beauty Shop Adds New Operator

Mrs Berniece Covey owner of the Modern Beauty Shop announces Mrs Roy Stom has joined her staff of hairdressers. Stom recently completed a beauty course and received her license.

Berniece Covey Modern Roy Stom Stom

Unpaid 1957 Taxes Delinquent June 30

Unpaid taxes for 1987 will be delinquent on June 30 per Eltona Winton tax assessor collector. After that date a penalty and interest plus cost of collection will be added as required by state law. Delinquent county and state taxes will be turned to the Commissioners Court hired collector to recover back taxes of 1987.

Eltona Winton Commissioners Court Wm. Hagler Panhandle Winton Mary Hagler

Patterson couple named to committees at Texas photographers meet

Mr and Mrs Bob Patterson of stterson s Studio have been honored with duties for the State Convention of the Texas Photographers Association. Walter Barnes reports they will attend the convention in Austin July 4 6. He notes Mr Patterson is a state director and named chairman of the age and props committee. Mrs Patterson joins the greeting committee.

Bob Patterson Stterson Texas Walter Barnes Austn Patterson

Judge Alfred Accepts Jaycee Invitation To Be MC for Centennial

Ex-Governor Jimmy Allred will serve as Master of Ceremonies at the Centennial night program on Thursday July 31. The event includes contests and square dancing on Tarrant and Smythe streets with a beard contest old fiddlers contest and pioneer wives contest.

Alfred Jaycee Jimmy Allred Tarrant Smythe Streets Tat Week

Walters Purchase Lamb Street House in Fayetteville

Mr and Mrs Raphael Walters of Fayetteville AK have purchased the Lamb street house from A O Hurdt. They plan to move to Bowie in January.

Raphael Walters Fayetteville, Afk Lamb Street A. O. Hurdt Bowie

Bowie’s New Office Building Nears Occupancy

Bowie prepares to occupy a new three story office building at the Lindsey and Pec an corner formerly the Robeaux rooming house. The 3000 square foot fireproof, air conditioned structure features a landscaped court yard and vinyl flooring. First tenants include the County Draft Board, School Tax Office and Dr B B Evans with others to follow.

Bowie Bob Posey Roy Sanders Lindsey 'S Pecan Rob Ceaux First 4 Baptist Church Wilt of Re Hi Fidelity Music B. B. Evans County Draft Board

J W Hutchins Jr Ordained at First Baptist Bowie

Rev J W Hutchins Jr was ordained to the full work of the ministry in a Bowie ceremony at First Baptist Church He had recently been elected pastor of Pleasant Ridge Church and was a student at Hardin Simmons University He is the son of Mr and Mrs J W Hutchins Sr of Bowie and has been active in Bowie church groups The ordination sermon was by Rev D L Payne with several ministers assisting

J. W. Hutchins, Jr First Baptist Church N Bowie Pleasant Ridge Hardin Simmons University Bowie High School North Texas At Denton University At Abilene J. W. Hutchins, Sr D. L. Payne Lewis Hill Nocona Ray Hartline Bowie Southside

Bowie Golfers Prize At W F Tournament

Bowie golfers competed in the Texas Oklahoma tournament at Weeks Park Wichita Falls. Bob Duvall won a trophy and an electric blender in the third flight consolation. Bob White runner up in third consolation earned a charcoal grill and a shirt. Glenn Underwood claimed the 8th flight consolation with a trophy and a GE clock radio. Elmer Covey and Scott Whaley reached the semi finals. Ray Goodwin Nonnie Lauder Milk and Bob Shiohira won in the quarter finals.

Bowie Weeks Park Wichita Falls Bob Duvall Bob White Glenn Underwood Elmer Covey Scott Whaley Ray Goodwin Nonnie Laudermilk Bob Shiohira

Hospital Notes Includes Wide Bowie Alvord Sunset Darlene Noble

Hospital notes list numerous patients and family members from Bowie Alvord Sunset and surrounding towns. Names include Darlene Noble Ralph Forbes Ricky James John Harris and Margie Hudspeth. Dismissed patients include Tommy Amason P L Simp ny Ricky James J Gardner and Sharon Morrison.

Darlene Clarence Noble R. Kafer E. D. Dunbar D. Trotter Ricky James Bobby Jack Gardner D. W. Maness L. B. Williams Ralph R. B. Forbes Robert Allen W. Re ‘Andrews Wayne Andreasen Troy Jones John Harris Dave Seely Tommy Amason P. L. Simpny O. A. Cox Peddarlington B. Re Rice B.S . Sewell H. B. Fairless J- D. Cantrell R. C. Latch

Baseball Scores From Local Leagues This Month

All boys league games were rained out on Thursday the ith. On the 20th in the Little League the Bulldogs defeated the Coyotes 13 to 12 while the Minor League saw the Long beat the Bobcats 20 to 12 and the Pee Wees Hornets win 1 to 0 over the Panthers. On the 23rd the Little League Cardinals beat the Coyotes 17 to 8. in Min Leopards topped Long horns 9 to 7. Pee Wees Hornets and Hawks tied 7 to 2. On the 24th Tigers beat Bulldogs 19 to 4. Mix Bobcats tied Buffaloes 6 to 6. Pee Wees Pronchos won over Panthers 11 to 4. Mr and Mrs Phil Baker of aly visited Mr and Mrs Geo Rucker last Thursday. Baker, former Bowie band director, is now president of the Texas Music Educators Association.

Ith Bulldogs Coyotes Long Bobcats Pee Wees Hornets Panthers Cardinals Leopards Longhorns Hawks Tigers Buffaloes Pronchos Phil Baker Aly Geo. Rucker Baker Bowie Katy Texas Music Educators Association

Allen Wayne Jr Born to Mr and Mrs Allen Byrom

Mr and Mrs Allen Byrom are the parents of a son born Friday the 20th named Allen Wayne Jr. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs T W Byrom of Montague. Rev and Mrs Thomas Urtey Fort Worth Postoak Baptist church pastor are parents of a daughter born Wednesday June 18 in a Fort Worth hospital.

Allen Byrom Allen Wayne, Jr T. W. Byrom Montague Thomas Urtey Fort Worth Postoak Bobby Davis Bowie Bowie Hospital Tonya Dele Mary Hopen Clay Holaway Denver Colo J. E. Davis Alma Gray Fore ‘Worth

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Ghat American Legion VFW Frontier Smokey Row Pawdher J. B. Durham Lubbock John B. King J.B. Durham Box 225 Lubbock, Texas Ted Daley Joe Gilmore Alex Gritfin Foy Cantrell Clint McDonald Roy Smith Holt Spain Leroy Williamson E. L. Bateman Mack Lowe Grady Wells P. Dread Flynn Stewart Wichita Fall Scot Whaley Nog Monthly Financial Report Lake Amon G. Garter C. V. Young G. A. “Butch” Quisenberry Young W. Young Admire Park Industrial Foundation W. Williams Marie Williams Jerald Bowie Willie Wallace Williams First Baptist Church Trace Cemetery Owens- Brumley Funeral Home Denton County Randall Chevrolet Company Charles Garrett Hubert Gregs Teague Glenn. Brooks Winnie Johnson Walter G. Williams J H. Williams Eulen Ralph Yarborough Wm. B. Blakley Supreme Court Robert W. Hamilton J. Edwin Smith Wilmer B. Hunt Sarah T. Hughes Joe Greenhill General Land Office L. J Lil) Dimmitt Bill Albeorn Agriculture Tom Griffin John C. White Glenn H. Rothmann Court Civil Appeals Supreme Judicial Dist Ewing Werlein Warren Photographers National Guard Unitunday Ft. Hood Billy Neeld J. R. Applegate Roy Sanders, Jr Bert Casesie Park Shaw Teague Brick Sales Co G. ©. Stom Bell Plumbing M & D Aire Conditioning Co Paul Donalds, Co Bowsie Transit Concrete Co J.W. Hutchins, Jr W.F. Tourney Hanna Me de Smithy Jeanette Aan Ger Smith Ates WB Barnes Willem Hancock Alvord Deanna Alsup Terra Jonta Lee Foster Forestburg A. W. Daniel Ta. Martar J. P. Reaves Belle
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