Absent Voter Urges Ahead as Campaigns Forecast Light Turnout
A local note urges residents planning to travel to vote early, predicting an unusually light election. Readers are reminded absentee voting is underway and that a razor-thin turnout could affect Governor Dolph Briscoe’s race. The piece contrasts liberal opposition to Nixon’s Vietnam policies with calls to increase support for Briscoe.
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New City Auditorium Plans Study for Bowie Area
Frank Massey chairs a Chamber committee evaluating Bowie area needs for a new city auditorium. The group met with a firm representative to discuss capacity and future needs, surveying multiple design options to host indoor rodeos stock shows sports events theatrical displays and school activities. A report is due in about 60 days.
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School Board discusses upgrades and new hires
The board did not reach decisions due to a crowded agenda as discussions continued on upgrading training next year. Virginia Turner Irene Hawthorne and Karen Lambert were named as new teachers and Susan Weber’s resignation was accepted effective year end. A pending North Ward PTA air conditioning project was tentatively approved pending conditions. The board adjourned after a late meeting and will reconvene on the second Monday in June at the Office of the Superintendent.
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Local Pee Wee and Minor League Baseball Weekly Schedule
This week features multiple games across Pee Wee, Minor League, Little League and Pony schedules. Key matchups include VFW versus Pintos, Kats against Hornets, Cubs versus Broncos, Cardinals versus Panthers, Lions versus Tigers, Brahamas versus Red Sox, Eagles versus Bears, Bulldogs versus Roadrunners, Oilers versus Tigers, Pirates versus Jets.
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Junior Rodeo and Band Festival Light Up Summer
The Junior Rodeo will feature calf roping chute dogging and more, bringing rare events to the area. Mayor Don Hendrickson praised the entries as part of the summer youth activities program. A band festival will follow the rodeo in June.
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Teachers Honor Longtime Bowie Educators at Retirements
A large turnout gathered at the Bowie high school cafeteria Sunday to honor retiring teachers. Willie Mae Dodson Monnie Jones Merle Hancock Clara Hoeldtke and Willie Lee Dickerman received service pins and certificates from the Bowie Independent School District and Ruth Ragsdale.
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Monenie Jones
Merle Hancock
Clara Hoeldtke
Willie Lee Dickerman
Bowie Independent School District
Ruth Ragsdale
Bowie
Woman Killed Jess Weaver of Wichita Falls and Kin
Obituary notes the death of Jess Weaver of Wichita Falls and mentions several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers listed include E L Hargood H A Cleveland John Jackson Ernest George Allison Vernon Lee Allison and Phil Shaw.
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Wichita Falls
E.L. Hargood
H.A. Cleveland
John Jackson
Ernest George Allison
Vernon Lee Allison
Phil Shaw
State of Texas vs Lonnie Ernest Thompson misprint corrected
Bowie News notes a misprint in a court listing for The State of Texas v Lonnie Ernest Thompson Jr unsafe speed in a school zone. Police confirm proper spelling in official records while county clerk says charges appear in both forms in different copies.
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Creighton Faces Scrutiny Over Mineral Wells Office Costs
In a heated race Creighton is questioned over $26 565 in taxpayers funds used for Mineral Wells office rent and a secretary. Carrie Marsh, defeated candidate, endorses Tom Creighton. Creighton claims no Austin office and defends the Mineral Wells setup as necessary. Voters go to the polls Saturday June 3 for the second Democratic primary.
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Carrie Marsh
Tom Creighton
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