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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
7
Henry Johnson, County School Superintendent, attended a Bryan meeting with superintendents from across the state. Law changes from the 55th legislature were reviewed. About 15 laws could affect public schools. A 24 member committee will study Texas public schools and report findings to the Legislature at the next session.
Montague County 4 H girls plan a two day camp at Meyer Park on July 23 and 24 with 100 members expected. Registration starts 9 a.m. July 23 and closing at 11 a.m. July 24. Girls will be divided into four groups and attend safety crafts and record work sessions.
State real estate and oil tax collections exceed 1956 figures, says Elton Winton county tax assessor collector. May totals show 914.50 collected this year up to May 24 versus 148.50 last year, while county May 24 totals are 3864.98 against 595.52 in 1956. Winton notes a special effort to bill taxes and warns delinquency begins July first.
Mr and Mrs S H McVicker welcomed Howell Gardner of Locust Grove Georgia and Mrs Robert Moore and Robin of Decatur Georgia on Wednesday to help them return to Georgia for a visit. Mr McVicker recently left Bowie hospital and cannot drive. The length of the Georgia visit depends on his recovery. Mrs F J Dixon reported in a Monday card that they had arrived in Georgia and Mr McVicker was in fair condition. Eddie Galaway and family of Overton, former Bowie residents, also visited Mr and Mrs Henry Garrett.
At the VFW state convention in San Angelo Mrs Willie Rhone was crowned VFW Mother of the Year with G D Chief Wilson presenting the honor. Delegates from Bowie VFW and Auxiliary attended the 37th Department Encampment June 20 to 23.
The Crazy Water Hotel in Mineral Wells attracts large crowds with low rates. A sample 5 Day Special offers a Choice room daily bath and massage and breakfast for two at 36 dollars, or 24 dollars for one. Reservations: Fred Brown, Manager.
The fire department answered a call to 404 Elba Monday morning where a small attic fire caused by defective wiring was found. Very little damage occurred as the fire was quickly extinguished at the apartment owned by M. G. Woolf.
In Oil Belt play Bowie fell to Jacksboro ten and a half to seven and a half with Decatur score unknown. Four towns form the Oil Belt Association. A Wichita Falls trip hosted Friday through Sunday Texas Oklahoma Invitational with Narcos Laudermilk winning seventh flight and Elmer Covey consolation. Glenn Underwood was sixth flight consolation runner up. Attendees included Bob White Bob Duvall Joe Wysong and Jack Hall. Greg Underwood plays in Wichita Falls this week at the Texas Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour. Frank Underwood and Greg Underwood competed in Lubbock Tuesday to Sunday at the Men’s West Texas Golf Tournament with Frank serving as a director.
City ordinances limit shooting air guns and ban all firecrackers within limits with strict enforcement. Mayor and Council news brief says Mr and Mrs R L Turnbow of Borger visit relatives in town this week at the Stephens home.
Police reports describe a rodeo night crash when Clais Russell of Sunset tried a U turn near the rodeo gate and was hit by a Dallas bus driven by W H Gardner. Russell and a bus passenger were hospitalized with injuries. the bus escaped damage. Later four cars were damaged on Fort Worth highway near the V F W hall after a Grand Prairie driver speeding 55 mph struck two parked vehicles and fled. One car owner and the others were hospitalized before police ticketed the speeder. A Bowie burglary case involved a welding shop theft and subsequent recovery of most items after a manager traced suspects. The article notes local officers face blame as youths reoffend.
Funeral services for Mrs. C. C. Knightstep were held at Owens-Brumley Chapel with Dr. Earl J. Patton officiating. A Montague County and Bowie resident for fifty years, she died in a Big Spring hospital at age 76 after a long illness. Survivors include one son Charlie, four daughters, eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Gerald Hopp er Park Shaw Lester Long Johnie Johnson Bill Myrick and Howard Williams Jr.
Oil production in Montague County averaged 19,700 barrels per day last week, up slightly from the prior week. Five new locations were staked in the regular field, including Bridwell Oil Co of Wichita Falls and Continental Oil Co of Bowie, each outlining test depths and lease details for new wells.
Newport Baptist Church conducts nightly revival services at 8 o'clock led by Rev. Glen Roenfeldt, pastor of Roscoe Baptist, with Song Leader Rev. Jack Albright of Fort Worth Seminary. The event runs through Sunday June 30, highlighting community religious activity.
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