COUNTY LIFE
Local veteran takes Heroes Flight
L.C. Smith from 1945
L.C. Smith at the World War II Memorial. (Courtesy photo)
By DANI BLACKBURN
Eighty-nine year old Veteran L.C. Smith of Bowie never had the opportunity to see the World War II Memorial honoring him and others who served, but that all changed on Sept. 22 thanks to Brookshire’s World War II Heroes Flight.
The program was created by Brookshire Grocery Company to recognize World War II veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by flying them to Washington, DC to see the World War II Memorial and other points of interest.
Smith, who served in Japan and Philippines as a Technician Fifth Grade, or Tech Five, during World War II, took flight with 24 other veterans. They left on Sept. 21 for Washington and returned on Sept. 23. The trip included a visit to the National Air and Space Museum, Arlington National Cemetery and a special dinner.
Read the full feature on this local veteran and his Honor Flight in the weekend News.
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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