Local groups in Bowie raise funds and plan fruit packing venture
The Chesser-Moore Barracks donate 30 to Bowie United Fund, bringing the year’s total to 5469.66 toward a 9780.10 goal. A Board of Directors meeting is set for Monday at 4 PM to consider further action. Clarence Newsom heads a temporary board for a proposed Montague County fruit marketing association. A packing shed project with a hydro cooler is proposed to extend produce life.
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Chesser-Moore Barracks
Bowie
Bowie United Fund
George Hoeldtke
Bob Inglis
W. A. Wortham
Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Hoeldtke
Clarence Newsom
Fruit Growers Association
Newsom
Montague
Montague County
New Treatment Plant Spurs $219000 Sewer Expansion in Bowie
Engineers Halis and Green of Lubbock propose a comprehensive sewer upgrade in Bowie including a new eastside treatment plant for 5000 people, trunk and service lines, and a lift station. Total costs target $219000 with $300000 revenue bonds discussed. existing city utilities show rising earnings.
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Halis and Green
Lubbock
South Side
Lovers Lane
Matthews Street
la Salle
Matthews
High Ground
Burt
Spears
Montague County 4-H Horse Club to Award Winners
The 1963 meeting in Montague District Court room will present 1962 halter and performance awards. First prize breeding service funded by Gibbins McGaughy and Shaw. trophies and rosettes donated by local supporters. New officers elected, plus a talk on horsemanship by Dr. Terry Sanders.
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M. C. Gibbins
Henry McGaughy
Marvin Shaw
Powie
Bowie
Bernie Simpson
Nocona
Elvh
Terry Sanders
Brooks Smith
Montague County
Lonnie McGaughy
Youth Week Proclaimed At First Baptist Bowie
First Baptist Church Bowie designates March 17 to 24 as Youth Week with Pastor Jerry Davis leading the observance and Neil Bryson directing music and education. On Youth Day March 24 more than fifty youths will participate in Sunday School devotionals music and church service duties.
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First Baptist Church of
Bowie
Jerry Davis
Neil Bryson
Harold McMillion
Dan Pruett
Sue Davis
Women's Missionary Union
Gary Carter
Brotherhood
Darlene Allen
Golf and Country Club Plans Grass Greens and Clubhouse
Bowie Golf and Country Club members outline plans for a 9 hole course on Henry Moore property by Lake Carter with a clubhouse. Committees for building and greens management were named, April 1 is the next meeting date, and a limited membership drive will begin.
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Lake
Carter
Bowie Golf and Country Club
Henry Moore
Glenn Underwood
Frank Edwards
George Rucker
Bob White
Nathan Gary
Bowie Hospital Plans Reviewed by Authority
The Bowie Hospital Authority studied 40 bed and 60 bed capacity layouts led by Publicity Chairman Elton Hill. Architects Roy D. Sanders Jr. and builder John Webb presented drawings as both options were considered. Final decision is pending. A bond expert will outline financing options later this week to address the funds hurdle.
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Bowie Hospital Authority
Elton Hill
Bowie
Roy D. Sanders, Jr
John Webb
Fort Worth
Fire Truck Fund Grows in Bowie As Fires Strike Rural Areas
The Bowie rural fire truck campaign shows $604.50 raised with a $6,000 goal as Fire Chief Curtis Latham proceeds with a direct mail drive to rural landowners. Eight rural and grass fires were fought last week, part of 168 fire calls this year, including two large rural blazes near Montague Forestburg and a car fire at Wise and Mason. Donations are accepted at the city office and Heard's Hardware.
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Curtis Latham
Bowie
Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Latham
Rura
Agricultural Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Terry Morgan
Bowie Fire Department
Montague
Forestburg
Bill Roberts
Lynn Garlington
Belcherville Road
Stonebure Highway
Danny Deaver
E.L. Roberts
E. M. Walker
Wise and
Mason
David Dansby
Sunset
Greenwood and
Hulme
Highway
Heard
Montague County 4-H Rifle Contest set for Bowie
The Montague County 4-H Rifle Contest will be held Saturday March 23 at 8:00 am in the Bowie National Guard Armory. Open to all 4-H members with junior and senior divisions. Top seniors will form the county team for the May 4 district contest in Denton. juniors compete for ribbons.
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Montague County
National Guard
Bowie
Wylie Roberts
Montague
Denton
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