COUNTY LIFE
Bowie receives World Record from Guinness for Bowie Knife
By BARBARA GREEN
The world’s largest Bowie knife was officially recognized by the Guinness World Records organization during ceremonies at Pelham Park Thursday.
Amidst American flags and enthusiastic guests, the world-record certificate was unveiled by Bowie Chamber of Commerce Knife Committee Chairmen Bryan Brown and Van Baize. The certificate notes the 20-foot by 6-inch Bowie Knife has the world record.
Newly appointed Bowie Mayor Scott Davis said the Bowie knife is a unique aspect of the community that “makes Bowie stand out in a big land”and the city welcomes any positive thing that draws people here.
Bryan Brown said he is ecstatic to see the world record achieved.
“We set out to build a monument for Bowie and then we began to look into Guinness. It was a long process, but we finally accomplished it,” exclaimed Brown.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
Bowie Community Center presented a concert featuring the music country greats Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash this past Friday night.
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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