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Bowie soldiers served in the famous Pacific battle at Iwo Jima

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On the 70th anniversary of the Battle for Iwo Jima and the 24th year for the reunion of its veterans, their families and supporters, all will join Feb. 12-15 to honor their service one last time

Organizers announced this would be the last reunion for the Iwo Jima Survivors Association of Texas. The reunion will be dedicated to Bowie’s Cy Young, founder of the Texas survivors group and to the Marines who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Thirty-one survivors attended the Texas organization’s reunion last year. Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Iwo Jima battle, a fierce five-day combat to recapture the island from the Japanese, will be an honored guest.

Barbara Winingham, Bowie, reflects of the service of her brother Talmage Garrett in a personal story your will find in the Saturday Bowie News.

 

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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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Cantwell to lead Pioneer Court

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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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Saint Jo Rodeo seeking queen, princess candidates

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The Saint Jo Rodeo Queen committee is currently seeking its next group of royals.
On June 22 the committee will have its kickoff meeting and mini-clinic for all girls interested in knowing more about becoming a rodeo queen. The meeting will be at 2 p.m. at the Saint Jo Riding Club Rodeo Arena.
Girls will be able to sign up and learn more about the pageant that includes queen, junior queen and princess. It is open to Texas and Oklahoma girls.
The queen division is for ages 15 – 24. The junior queen division 14 and under. Both the queen and junior queen contests are judged on horsemanship, personality and appearance.
The princess competition is designed for little girls up to the age of nine who are not quite ready for the horsemanship, but are ready to begin the personality, appearance and ticket sales divisions.
The deadline to enter is July 7 and the competition and rodeo dates are Aug. 1-2.
For more information visit: saintjorodeo.com or call/text 940-366-6061.

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