COUNTY LIFE
Pageant queens and rodeo queens are part of the long history of Jim Bowie Days.
When the event began nearly 50 years ago, the event was more of a pageant conducted by the Amity Club from 1967 to 1986.
Girls were judged on appearance, poise and personality in evening gowns and western wear, plus an interview during a tea or luncheon.
After the club stopped its pageant, the rodeo association took it on as a rodeo queen where horsemanship became part of the judging in the parade and arena, as well as appearance, poise and personality.
Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss serve as ambassadors for the celebration and Bowie throughout their year. Three young women are vying for Miss Jim Bowie Days and two for Little Miss.
The winners will be crowned at Saturday night’s rodeo.
Contestants for Miss Jim Bowie Days are Alyssa Stephenson, Michala Wilson and Shelby Avara. Little Miss JBD contestants are Cassid Wilson and Morgan Martin.
Meet all these young ladies in your mid-week Bowie News.
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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