COUNTY LIFE
Chapman family helps fill in building’s history
By CINDY ROLLER,
Bowie Community Development
The Chapman Building has been a labor of love. For Brad Sherman rescuing the condemned two-story building nestled on West Wise street in downtown Bowie, has brought the community’s history back to life.
In an unexpected twist some Chapman family members got in touch with Sherman and made a visit to see the renovated structure last week.
Tracking history
In 2018, Sherman purchased the vacant building to renovate and restore it – saving a piece of Bowie’s history. However, in all his time tracking down former owners and office businesses he was unable to find any family or descendants.
That is until Thanksgiving when a letter stopped Sherman in his tracks. A letter arrived on his desk simply addressed: The Chapman Building.
It seems thanks to the promotion of the Chapman building events center on social media, word of the newly restored and renamed building found its way to the grandson of James and Viola Chapman, James Hobdy.
Read the full feature in the mid-week Bowie 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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