COUNTY LIFE

Published

4 years ago

04/25/2020

By BARBARA GREEN
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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.

COUNTY LIFE

First day of school is getting closer

Published

2 days ago

07/24/2024

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Summer is slowly ticking away as the first day of school nears.

First day dates
Aug 6
Gold-Burg ISD
Forestburg ISD
Aug. 7
Bowie ISD
Nocona ISD
Aug. 8
Prairie Valley ISD
Aug. 14
Saint Jo ISD
Aug. 15
Bellevue ISD

See The Bowie News Back to School section this Saturday and next Wednesday with supply lists and other details to help you plan the start of the new year.

COUNTY LIFE

Cash and Cline tribute concert a big hit

Published

2 days ago

07/24/2024

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The Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash tribute concert drew an enthusiastic crowd on July 19 at the Bowie Community Center. Performed by Lisa Irion and Bennie Wheels, the show featured many of the classic songs by both artists. (Photos by Barbara Green)

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Get ready for July Jam this Saturday night

Published

3 days ago

07/24/2024

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For a fun night out make plans to attend the 22nd annual July Jam starting at 6 p.m. on July 27 in the Bowie Community Center West Hall
There will be a “chickin’ pickin’ fiddling fun time” as guests will be entertained by amazing fiddling tunes and enjoy a chicken meal.
Tickets are just $15 with the event starting at 6 p.m. The funds raised help provide awards for the championship fiddler competition during the Oct. 5 Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival. The contest attracts talented musicians from all over to visit downtown Bowie to test their fiddling skills.
The event, hosted by Bowie Community Development, will feature a unique array of items up for bid in the silent auction plus a wide variety of homemade jams.
Hosted in conjunction with July Jam is the July Jam Poker Cruise presented by the Piston Heads Auto Club. This event starts at 9 a.m. with a $5 per hand entry and is open to anything with a motor.
The 60-mile cruise with three stops starts in Bowie Plaza and ends in the same location. Half of the proceeds goes to the winning hand with $5 charge for each extra card for hand. Buy as many as each driver would like. The other half of the funds raised goes towards the July Jam fundraising event.