COUNTY LIFE
Montague County Presbyterian Church celebrates 149 years
The United Presbyterian Church of Montague County marks its 149th year in the county with activities June 14-15.
On June 14 starting at 10 a.m. visit the Stonewall Saloon Museum in Saint Jo to view a variety of artifacts from the church. The museum is located on the northeast corner of the town square. From 2-4 p.m. coffee and cake will be served at the church located at 300 W. Nelson.
On June 15, coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m. at the church in Bowie followed by the 10:30 a.m. worship service and communion. At noon there will be a celebratory luncheon after the service.
The current Presbyterian church building was constructed in 1964. The current congregation of the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County is the culmination of the merger of the Saint Jo Presbyterian Church with the Nocona Presbyterian Church, which then merged with First Presbyterian Church of Bowie.
The original pulpit and chairs, brought from New York by the Rev. James Anderson, are on display at the Stonewall Saloon Museum in Saint Jo.
The Rev. Anderson arrived in Saint Jo in June of 1876 to become the first Presbyterian minister. He became widely known and came to be considered the father of Presbyterianism in North-Western Texas.
Anderson built the first church in 1878 and held the pastorate for some 40 years before going to Bowie to help establish the church there. Rev. Anderson opened the doors of his church to all denominations. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery next to his wife Sarah.
National Weather Service Fort Worth report: We’re closing down the work week with another round of HOT and DRY weather. Much of the area will see an elevated fire weather threat again today! A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 pm this evening. More heat headlines likely this weekend and early next week
It’s time once again for the Montague County Cemetery Board Fish Fry.
The fish fry will begin serving at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Forestburg Community Center. The price is $10 per person for all you can eat, and child’s plate for 12 and under is $5. Take-out is also available.
The meal will consist of locally caught crappie and catfish, French fries, beans, hushpuppies, coleslaw and all the trimmings and homemade desserts.
The main purpose of the Montague County Cemetery Board is to look after the county’s abandoned cemeteries. The county has between 50 and 60 abandoned cemeteries. Cleaning a cemetery typically cost between $1,500 and $2,000. Any help is greatly appreciated. Help can be monetary, but it can also be as simple as reporting a suspected lost cemetery, allowing access to the cemetery, or spending a day alongside others cleaning. Volunteers are always welcome.
Another goal of the Cemetery Board is to obtain Historical Status from the Texas Historical Commission for the abandoned cemeteries. This status records the cemetery with both the county and state. It helps to protect them for years to come.
Leadership Montague County is now accepting applications for its upcoming class. Deadline to submit an application is Sept. 1.
Individuals who are interested in strengthening their leadership skills, expanding their knowledge of Montague County and building lasting professional and community relationships are encouraged to apply.
The program is a nine-month leadership development program consisting of nine, one-day, monthly meetings. Participants will explore topics including local government, agriculture, education, healthcare, business and industry, public safety, economic development and community leadership through interactive sessions and site visits. The group will be traveling to Austin in the spring to visit with the legislators and senators and to see how they work for the county residents.
Leadership Montague County is designed for emerging and established leaders who have a desire to become more involved in improving the quality of life throughout Montague County.
Class size is limited, and early application is encouraged. For additional information or to request an application, contact: Leadership Montague County, j-hansard@tamu.edu or call 940-894-2831
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