COUNTY LIFE
Longevity runs in Erma Ingley’s family: She celebrates her 102nd birthday
By BARBARA GREEN
Friday was declared Erma Ingley Day in Bowie as she celebrated her 102nd birthday with a mayor’s proclamation and a party.
Ingley, a resident at Advanced Rehab in Bowie, was celebrated with cake and punch plus a happy birthday tune provided by the staff and guests. She was joined by her son, Richard, along with other extended family.
Born in Bonnerdale, AR on Oct. 27, 2013, Ingley recalls coming to Texas in a covered-wagon sometime in the 1920s. She was the youngest of 12 children. They settled in the Seymour area then Jayton before coming to Bowie.
“Dad liked to move around,” said the birthday girl. “He farmed, but he did lots of other jobs. We all had chores on the farm.” Read the full feature in the mid-week News.
Pictured, Erma and her son Richard Ingley at Friday’s birthday party at Advanced Rehab of Bowie. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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