Forestburg FFA Junior Rodeo crowns winners in five events
The Sixteenth Annual Forestburg FFA Junior Rodeo concluded May 5 showcasing 176 contestants across bareback bronc calf roping barrel racing bull riding and ribbon roping. Winners included Steve Day Lewisville in bareback bronc and Loren Gilmore Holiday in bull riding with cash prizes listed for top placers.
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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 Her Endless Household Rules
A humorous portrait of a mother who handles every family need from washing and ironing to sewing, nursing sick father and children, organizing outdoor play, tending pets, and serving Kool-Aid. It ends with a playful line about Mother knowing why and God making mothers because He couldn't be here.
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Mother
Father
Rover
Junior
Jimmy
Tournament Winners and Flight Champions Report
Ward Stine edged Ted Daley in the consolation final. Bobby Welch won first flight with 158 over runner up Robert Lynn White and Scott Whaley. Bill Hodges claimed consolation. Tommy Powers took second flight with John Wheeler runner up. David Jameson was consolation winner. Dr. John Middleton beat Bob Jones by one stroke for third flight. Lynn Heller defeated Don Hendrickson for consolation. Leonard Ashley edged Tom White for fourth flight with Don Ashley taking consolation. Dr. James Bailey of Wichita Falls was fifth flight winner with Gerald Free as runner up. J W Sutton won consolation match over the remaining opponent.
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Ward Stine
Ted Daley
Bobby Welch
Robert Lynn White
Scott Whaley
Bill 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 Montague County Special Classes Co op children ages 3 to 21 can be served. Referrals are invited from parents doctors ministers and school officials for various handicaps including visual and auditory impairments brain injury mental retardation and speech or learning disabilities. No cost to qualifying children. referrals go to the superintendent or Jim Rogers North Ward School Nocona.
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Montague County
Jim Rogers
North Ward School
Nocona
Bowie Homecoming Greeting From Col. Honoring POW MIA Supporters
A Bowie native expresses deep gratitude for the warm homecoming and pride in the town’s patriotism. He thanks clubs churches organizations and individuals for prayers and support of the POW MIA cause, noting the welcome exceeded all expectations.
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Bowie
Bowie Chamber Seeks Near Full Membership Through Campaign
Campaign workers will canvass the city during the month urging nonmembers to join. The Bowie Chamber partners with at least two industries aiming for near 100 percent membership to boost upcoming efforts. The group highlights ongoing activities such as hot check seminars and a successful circus sale, with plans for larger retail promotions. Join the Chamber now.
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Bowie
The
Chamber
Junior Rodeo Entries Sought for Bowie Event
Entries for the Bowie Junior rodeo must be filed at the Chamber of Commerce with fee by May 23. Bull riding limited to 40 per night over two days, steer riding limited to 20. entrants must supply own equipment. Prizes include buckles for first place and ribbons for second to fourth. calf scramble trophies. Entrants must be 20 or under with notarized parent or guardian permission. Events include bareback, calf roping, barrel racing, chute dogging, and more.
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Big Bowie
Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
Grant to aid Montague County children to lift education levels
Washington congressman Omar Burleson announced a 73020.67 dollar Office of Education grant to Texas for 522 Montague County youths aged 5 to 17 from low income families. Final 1973 funds under Title I Part A favor educationally disadvantaged children, offering services to raise attainment to age-appropriate levels.
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Washington, D. C
Omar Burleson
Office of Education
State of
Texas
Montague County
Nocona Queen Finalists Named at Rodeo Pageant
Five finalists competed for the title with 1971 district queen and 1972 Miss Nocona Rodeo Princess among the contenders. Top runners up included Rebecca Wood and Kim Chapman. Other contestants listed include Barker Lambert Ritchie Wood May and Becca Ritchie among members of local saddle and riding clubs.
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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
Science Winner in UIL state program
Mike Monkres, son of Mrs. Harold Monkres of 1307 Lamb, defeated regional winners from Regions 1 2 and 3 in the UIL science state competition before being edged out of the championship by a student from San Antonio Cole.
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Mike
Harold Monkres
Lamb
Oak bud poisoning threatens Texas cattle herds
Dr. William L. Sippel warns cattlemen statewide of oak bud poisoning or sand skin oak poisoning as oaks bud in spring. Cases rise across Texas with symptoms including kidney damage, weight loss, and diarrhea. diagnosis relies on blood tests at College Station. Affected cattle benefit from calcium hydr oxide fortified feeds and creep feeding. Texas Agricultural Experiment Station has developed a mitigating ration.
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College Station
Texas
William L. Sippel
Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Sippel
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Bowie News publisher details and subscription info
The Bowie News published by James HK Winter announces owner publisher, established 1922, box 831 Bowie Texas 76230. The paper messages readers to report corrections and notes second class postal matter status and Thursday and Sunday publication schedule with $8.00 subscription in Montague County and trade territory.
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Bowie
Texas
Congress
Montague County
Trade Territory
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