Tourism boom reshapes Texas travel scene and Bowie talks up growth
Texas tourist development data show record visitor numbers and rising spending across the state. Palestine Dogwood Trails drew over 50 000 visitors while Ft Davis saw 23524 in April and the Corpus Christi Centennial House restoration proceeds. TTDA notes overnight car spend at 26 dollars per car per day as towns chase new attractions and events like the Bowie Slicers Golf Park June 2 3 4.
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Busi
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Bowie Slicers
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BHS Students Win Wide Range Achievement Awards
Administrative achievement awards for 1965 66 were presented at a high school assembly. James Vanbebber was praised for agriculture work. Lone Star awards went to Larry Miler Steve Hamilton and Donnie Cox. Joe Griffin Kathy Brickey earned the most athletic honors. Several students received band commerce and English awards along with other subject recognitions. Many students were noted for perfect attendance and service roles in offices.
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James Vanbebber
Larry Miler
Steve Hamiton
Donnie Cox
Non Sense and Local Quips Reflecting on Candidates
The text comments on State Representative age, political ads, and local figures like Gayle Bradley and O D Liggett in a casual, gossip style. It hints at job concerns and role reversals in a small community publication context.
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Gayle Bradley
Bowie High School 1966 graduates set for May 23
An unusually large 1966 Bowie High School senior class will receive diplomas at commencement in the high school auditorium Monday evening May 23 at 6 o clock. Baccalaureate will be held May 22 at 8 p.m. with Rev Howard Walker delivering the sermon from Numbers 13. The program features student performances, invocations by ministers, and awards from Lions Club Rotary and VFW. Congressman Graham Purcell will give the commencement address.
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Howard Walker
First Christian Church
Walker
Bowie FFA Members Attend Area V Convention
Bowie Chapter of Future Farmers of America sent five members to Area V convention at Texas Woman's University in Denton on May 18. Delegates were Steve Hamilton and Gary Lancaster. Charles Fenosto served as Area V officer and vice president of the convention. Advisor Kenneth Shackelford accompanied the group.
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Denton
Steve Hamilton
Gary Lancaster
Charles Feneslo
Montague County Grants In U S aid totals explained
New figures from Washington show Montague County received about 598 000 in federal grants in the past fiscal year while about 622 000 was the cost of federal aid. Texas state figures mirror nationwide patterns with 540 200 000 in grants awarded against 560 900 000 paid in.
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Washington
Tax Foundation
Treasury Department
Texas
Bowie Senior Pictures to Appear Next Week
Scores of Bowie High School graduating seniors appear in this issue of the Bowie News with additional pictures planned for the next issue.
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The
Bowie News
Bowie Junior High to Graduate 111 Students in May Exercises
Graduation exercises for 111 Bowie Junior High School students are set for Tuesday May 24 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Miss Peggy Patterson leads the processional and recessional. Richard Dansby offers the invocation and Mike Herson the benediction. Brenda Coffman delivers the salutatory and Kristel Sanders the valedictory. Special music One Little Candle is planned. Awards from the Bowie Rotary Club will be given to the valedictorian and salutatorian by Dr. M. M. Browder. Diplomas will be presented by E. Lemons, the high school principal. Forty one of the 111 eighth graders posted a 90+ average, with the 24th rank separated from the valedictorian by 4.678 GPA points.
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No Man Is An Island
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Aida
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Bowie News
Bowie
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Mike Herson
Brenda Coffman
James Coffman
Kristel Sanders
Roy D. Sanders, Jr
Bowie Airport Expands Activity With New Flying School
Bowie Municipal Airport grows busy as plans form for a Sanderson System flying school approved by the FFA. An organizational meeting is set for May 19 at the airport. The facility features a 2600 foot hard surface runway, night lighting, fuel services, and hangar space, built for about $56,000 with half funded by the federal government. Local boosters John and Gene Bennett push aviation uptake, with Arnold Barnett instructing five students as interest rises among Chamber members and other area professionals. The airport supports frequent trips for oil business and hosts notable visitors including industry leaders and politicians, underscoring its role in regional commerce.
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