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Pvt. Jack Stambaugh

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The remains of a Bowie World War II serviceman killed in action have been identified and reported to his family.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency recently announced Marine Corps Pvt. Jack R. Stambaugh, 20, killed during the Battle of Tarawa was officially accounted for on April 9, 2020, some 77 years after his battlefield death.
Jack Rudolph Stambaugh was born June 27, 1923 in Wichita Falls to James and Stella M. Hankins Stambaugh. His mother was born and raised in Bowie. He had two sisters, Opal Stambaugh Whitney and Nellie Stambaugh Carter. The family made their home in Bowie living on Strong Street.
At the age of 18, he enlisted in the Marine Corps two days after the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
The DPAA has attempted to contact Stambaugh’s family, but up to this point has received no information. Those with any family connection are encouraged to contact the agency.

Read the full feature on this fallen Marine in your weekend Bowie News.

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Saint Jo City Council to meet June 17

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Members of the Saint Jo City Council will meet in regular session beginning at 6 p.m. on June 17 in the Saint Jo Civic Center.
Items on the agenda include the following: Public comments, discuss and approve the proposed 2026-2027 budget of the Montague County Tax Appraisal District; call the 2026 municipal election; consider resolution to apply for grants for water infrastructure through Corlett, Probst, Boyd; review minutes and monthly financials and reports from committee and department heads.

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STEM club builds, launches rockets

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Members of the Montague 4-H STEM Club shot off basic rockets as they were sent skyward on May 30. Each youngster had packed their own rocket, went through safety meetings and then set up their rocket for lift-off. Club Coordinators Tammie and Pete Rohde made sure all the safety protocols were followed by all the youngsters saw their rocket fly skyward before they ran to retrieve them to pack for a second go. See more photos in Thursday’s Bowie News. (News photo by Barbara Green)

Elliot Woodworth, Pete Rohde and August Woodworth repack the basic rockets for a second launch. The rocket program was initiated by Izzabella Rohde, the couple’s grandaughter and president of the STEM Club. She has attended space camp in Huntsville, AL and shared her interest in rocketry with her fellow STEM Club members. They will move on to more complex rockets where they cut and install fins, along with bigger engines to go highers and possibly carry a payload.
(News photo by Barbara Green)
Rockets await their launch.
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Bellevue Ex-Student’s annual reunion on June 13

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The Bellevue Ex-Student’s annual reunion will be on June 13 at the high school gym.
Events will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts after registration. Visitation will continued until the scheduled events of the day.
Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. by the FFA Alumni at a cost of $15, The reunion is the school gym which is currently receiving a make-over.
The Wall of Honor ceremonies will introduce and place this year’s new inductees on the wall. Other activities including door prizes, drawings and auction of several items including two baseball gloves and other memorabilia, adding to a fun-filled day.
Association members will conduct a short business meeting and recipients of the Ex-Student scholarships for 2026 will be recognized. Empty desks and class roll attendees also will be acknowledged.
All persons who have ever attended Bellevue high School and their families are invited to attend. All funds raised will go to the scholarship awarded in 2027 for Bellevue seniors.

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