Forestburg FFA Junior Rodeo concludes with multiple event winners
The Sixteenth Annual Forestburg FFA Junior Rodeo wrapped Saturday May 5 after three days of competition. Sixty-five bull riders, forty-nine bareback riders, eighteen barrel racers, twenty-one ribbon ropers and twenty-four calf ropers totaled 176 contestants with top finishers listed per event and grand entry highlights led by local riding clubs.
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Forestburg
Steve Day
Lewisville
Clay Poyonor
Weatherford
Frank Jarvis
Muenster
James Pembroke
Valley View
Billy Henley
Nocona
Cameron Riddell
Stephenville
Billy Couch
Keller
Jimmy Brown
Rick Genova
Denton
That Old Gal Mom and the Many Tasks She Handles
The passage portrays a tireless mother who manages household chores from washing to repairs and sewing. She comforts ill children, disciplines, sews costumes, and keeps routines for the family, all while balancing multiple duties and enduring heart and pride.
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Mother
Tourney Winners and Flight Champions Singled Out
Ward Stine edged Ted Daley in a consolation match. Bobby Welch won first flight with 158 two day total, runner up Robert Lynn White. Hill Hodges claimed consolation. Second flight champion Tommy Powers, runner up John Wheeler, consolation David Jameson. Dr John Middleton won third flight by one stroke over Bob Jones. Lynn Heller defeated Don Hendrickson for consolation. Leonard Ashley edged Tom White for fourth Flight. Don Ashely took consolation gold. James Bailey of Wichita Falls won fifth flight. Gerald Free was runner up. J W Sutton won consolation match.
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Ward Stine
Ted Daley
Bobby Welch
Robert Lynn White
Scott Whaley
Hill Hodges
Tommy Powers
John Wheeler
David Jameson
John Middleton
Bob Jones
Lynn Heller
Don Hendrickson
Leonard Ashley
Tom White
Don Ashely
Wichita Falls
James Bailey
Gerald Free
J.W. Sutton
Handicapped Children Eligible For Special Schooling
Through the newly created Montague County Special Classes Co op children ages 3 to 21 can be served. Identification is hardest for ages 3 to 5 and non enrolled children. referrals from parents doctors ministers are requested.
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Montague County
Bowie Welcomes Returning Lt Col Art W Elliott
Lieutenant Colonel Art W. Elliott thanks Bowie residents for a warm homecoming and broad support for the POW MIA cause. He praises clubs churches and individuals for prayers and thanks the community for making him proud to say he was born in Bowie.
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Bowie
Oak bud poisoning hits Texas cattle in spring
Dr. William L. Sippel warns ranchers across Texas of oak bud poisoning in cattle as oaks bud out. He notes kidney damage, weight loss, diarrhea, and potential death within days, urging vets to diagnose against look alikes and recommending calcium hydroxide feeds and creep feeding to reduce losses.
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College Station
Texas
William L. Sippel
Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Sippel
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Chamber membership drive continues with city canvass
Campaign workers will canvass Bowie during the month urging nonmembers to join. The Chamber seeks near full membership to attract industries and sustain its year round activities including a hot check seminar and last year’s circus sale. Join the Chamber now.
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Bowie
The
Chamber
Junior Rodeo Entries Requested for Bowie Event
Entries for the Bowie junior rodeo are due at the Chamber of Commerce office with a fee. The two day event limits bull riding to 40 per night and steer riding to 20, with entrants supplying their own gear. High placers receive buckles or ribbons. calf scramble winners get trophies. Entrants must be 20 or under with notarized parent consent. Events include bareback riding calf roping barrel racing chute dogging steer riding steer saddling rescue race and bull riding.
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Big Bowie
Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Grant Boosts Education Aid for Montague County Children
Congressman Omar Burleson announces a $73 020.67 Office of Education grant to Texas for 522 Montague County youths ages 5 to 17 from low income families. Funds, under Title I Part A, target educationally disadvantaged children to raise attainment to level appropriate for their age.
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Washington, D. C
Omar Burleson
Office of Education
State of
Texas
Montague County
Bowie News masthead and policy note
The Bowie News publishes weekly editions in Bowie Texas covering Montague County and trade territory. The paper lists James W H Winter as owner publisher and provides contact details and correction policy for any reflections on character or reputation.
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Bowie
Texas
Bowie News
Montague County
Queen finalists named in Nocona Rodeo event
Riding Association announces five year member of Jim Bowie Saddle Club is district 27 queen in 1971 and Miss Nocona Rodeo Princess in 1972. Finalists include Rebecca Wood Kim Chapman Carla Barker Sandy Lambert Dawn Ritchie Susan Wood Becca Ritchie Judy May and other local club members.
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Jim Bowie
Chishom Trail Riding Club of
Nocona
Carla Barker
James Barker
Bill Wood
Chisholm Trail Riding Club
Becca Ritchie
Duane Ritchie
Judy May
Betty May
Student Mike Monkres Tops Regions in State Science
The UIL science program pushes students to master basics and apply analysis and synthesis in competition. Mike Monkres defeated regional winners from Regions 1 2 and was edged out of the state championship by a Cole of San Antonio competitor. He is the son of Mrs. Harold Monkres of 1307 Lamb.
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UIL
Mike
San Antonio
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