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‘Chickin, pickin’, fiddlin’ fun July Jam on July 30

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Mose Johnson didn’t know at the age of three years old and with his love for raising chickens, he would be creating a legacy for Bowie.
Later in life after marrying Mabel Jones on June 5, 1904, they began their journey with just $15 and some shoeboxes full of baby chicks.
This was the start of the M. Johnson Poultry Ranch – breeders of the World’s Best Laying Strain of Single Comb White Leghorns. He installed the first Mammoth Incubator with a 6,000-egg capacity in Texas.
By 1915, the ranch covered 350 acres and was considered the largest poultry ranch in the world. Surviving the Great Depression the ranch continued with over a million baby chicks being shipped all over the world. With this pioneering spirit, the tradition of Chicken & Bread Days Heritage Festival was hatched.
July Jam is a “Chickin’ Pickin’ Fiddlin’ Dancing Fun Time,” that raises funds for awards at the championship fiddle contest one of the anchors of Chicken and Bread. The jam will be at 6 p.m. on July 30.

Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.

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Veteran’s Outreach planned July 1

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Catholic Charities Fort Worth joins the Montague County Veteran’s Service office staff for an outreach program from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 1 at the courthouse. A light lunch will be provided.
The VSO is the gateway to veteran benefits and support in Montague County. Veterans can meet with a Catholic Charities case manager on site.
If you are seeking assistance please bring a valid photo ID, documentation of any income you’re receiving, a copy of your DD-214 and a copy of the bill you are requesting assistance with.
Those with questions may call the VSO office at 894-6171 or visit CatholicCharitiesNW.org.

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JBD Bass Tournament postponed

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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.

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AgriLife Extension hosting preserving the harvest workshop

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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.

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