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Bowie soldiers served in the famous Pacific battle at Iwo Jima

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On the 70th anniversary of the Battle for Iwo Jima and the 24th year for the reunion of its veterans, their families and supporters, all will join Feb. 12-15 to honor their service one last time

Organizers announced this would be the last reunion for the Iwo Jima Survivors Association of Texas. The reunion will be dedicated to Bowie’s Cy Young, founder of the Texas survivors group and to the Marines who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Thirty-one survivors attended the Texas organization’s reunion last year. Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Iwo Jima battle, a fierce five-day combat to recapture the island from the Japanese, will be an honored guest.

Barbara Winingham, Bowie, reflects of the service of her brother Talmage Garrett in a personal story your will find in the Saturday Bowie News.

 

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Jammin’ at the Justin makes temporary move

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The March 30 Jammin’ at the Justin makes a move to the Nocona Senior Citizens Center, 400 Boston due to a scheduling conflict.
Jammin’ begins at 6 p.m. Come out to play or sing, or just sit back and enjoy the music at the free show. Tips will go to the senior center.

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Bowie one-act advances to area

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Bowie High School’s one-act play, “A Monster Calls,” advances to area on April 13 in Clyde after a great showing at bi-district competition.
The production got second place and advances with Eastland and Early. Lia Meier and Corban Word received All Star Cast, and Owen Hofbauer received honorable mention All-Star Cast. The tech award went to Adamari Alonso for lights.
The show is directed by April Word. A time for the area performance will be announced as soon as it is released. There will be a public performance of the play at 6:30 p.m. April 7 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
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Gold-Burg, Saint Jo, Forestburg and Bellevue High Schools take their plays to district contests on March 29 at North Central Texas College theater.
Bellevue will be the first play of the day at 10 a.m. The rest perform at about one-hour intervals with a break for lunch. Saint Jo is next followed by Forestburg and Gold-Burg.

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Nocona Easter Egg Hunt kicks off the week

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A large group of youngsters and families came out for the Nocona Easter Egg Hunt this past Saturday. Hosted by Nocona General Hospital and the Lions Club, it was a fun morning for the families.
A brightly colored inflated Easter Bunny was a great picture point for families. (Courtesy photos NGH)
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