COUNTY LIFE
Full Steam Ahead – Nocona family rescues boot factory
By ERIC VICCARO
Earlier this year, the former Montague Boot Company of Nocona was in serious danger of closing.
That was until members of the James Fenoglio family stepped in to purchase the business, and renamed it the Fenoglio Boot Company.
The Fenoglio Boot Company, a manufacturer with 48 employees as of press time, is located at 1606 W. Pine Street. It’s one of the largest employers in the community. James Fenoglio is no stranger to the business working as production manager the past several years
The Fenoglios purchased the business from Bill and Jim Williams of Dallas on April 1.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
Pictured – Felipe Guillen, worker at the new Fenoglio Boot Company, stitches a boot. Photo by Eric Viccaro.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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