COUNTY LIFE
One day to Valentine’s Day
Here’a bit of fun Valentine’s Day trivia to share with your special person on Thursday.
• Valentine’s Day is the second most popular day of the year for sending cards. Christmas is the first most popular. About one billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year.
• Worldwide, more than 50 million roses are given for Valentine’s Day each year.
• The origin of Valentine’s Day is traced back to the ancient Roman celebration of Lupercalia which was on Feb. 15. This day honored the gods Lupercus and Faunus, as well as the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus
• Cupid is said to be the symbol of valentines. Cupid is the son of Venus. Venus is the Roman god of love and beauty.
• The red rose is a favorite flower of Venus. For this
Trivia from holidayspot.com.
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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