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Newspaper
Bowie News
Location
Bowie, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1973
Page
1
The 63rd Texas Legislature adjourned amid name calling and party tensions. Despite a no new taxes pledge from Gov Dolph Briscoe, lawmakers offered little for public school financing. A flood of welfare relief letters reveals widespread hardship and bewildering requests for aid.
Applications are open for Miss Jim Bowie Days Queen Pageant to be held June 28 29 30 in Bowie Texas. Eligible contestants must be 16 or older residents of Bowie ISD and never married. Contestants will model Western wear and evening gowns and be judged on appearance poise and personality.
Police investigated four deliberate bullet hole incidents from morning to night at Red Top Dairy Queen Grocery on Mill and Decatur Bob's Idea Bowie High School and First Christian Church. Slugs found were from a powerful pellet gun causing 38 caliber holes but with high-powered pellet fire. The weapon was described as exceeding 22 caliber rifle power by Police Chief Bryan Wasson.
Hudspeth Beach owners compliment Bowie High School seniors and their dates for conduct at Monday night graduation party. No chaperones present, yet the group behaved admirably, earning praise and setting a high standard for future classes.
With summer action underway, Oilers pace the Little League while Pirates top the Pony League. Saturday results: Oilers 8 Tigers 4. Bucks 7 Haggars. Lions 14 Redsocks 2. Panthers 4 Brahmas 3. Cubs 6 VFW 4. Hornets 4 Cats 4. Pirates 4 Jets 1. Standings listed for Pee Wee through Saturday night. Summer Head Start program set for June 4 to July 27 1973 by Cooke County and Bowie ISD.
Bowie's Pete Peery unveils a newly finished 1973 Vega based C modified production drag racer powered by a 283 block with 500 plus horsepower. The car, begun October 24 1972, aims for 135 mph quarter mile and AHRA records, with Pat Peery and sponsor Mr Barridal aiding.
Starting June 11, Bowie’s girls softball program led by coach Joe Vassar begins a six week run with three leagues and four teams per league. The program seeks twelve managers to support the season’s six week schedule and competitive play.
The Linda Jo Shoe Co opens a new branch plant in Forestburg with ribbon cutting Friday May 25 at 10 am. Mrs. Sue Sasser presides as floor lady. 20 employees and Forestburg Development Corp officers attend.
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