1967-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1967 September Voice RS | Page 25

JOHN BOWERS PASSES
The nation’s horse show enthusiasts will mourn the
passing of Mr. John L. Bowers, well-known national
figure in the horse world. John and his wife Ruth
were known throughout the country as tops in the
show management field.
From Destin, Florida, Mr. Bowers passed away
Sunday night, September 10, while talking over the
phone to Mr. H. O. Davis of Montgomery, Alabama,
regarding the Southern Championship horse show
which Mr. Bowers has managed for many years.
Both exhibitors and spectators enjoyed a Bowers
show. Everything was handled in a smooth manner
with maximum emphasis being placed on the con­
venience of the exhibitors. John had a keen under­
standing of the needs of horsemen at a horse show
and made every effort to make their participation
pleasant and rewarding.
Mr. and Mrs. Bowers managed numerous shows.
Some of the better-known shows that were established
and managed by the Bowers team were: Sedgefield,
N. C.; Greensboro, N. C.; High Point, N. C.; Blowing
Rock, N. C.; Winston-Salem, N. C.; Atlanta, Ga.; Mi­
ami, Fla.; Gainesville, Fla.; Tampa, Fla.; New Orleans,
La.; Mobile, Ala; Montgomery, Ala.; Chattanooga,
Tenn.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Memphis, Tenn.; German­
town, Tenn.; Little Rock, Ark.; San Antonio, Texas
and Beaumont, Texas.
John is survived by his wife Ruth. Burial was in
Destin, Florida at 10 AM, September 13.
The Horse Show world will certainly miss the cheery
smile and hearty handshake of John Bowers.
DIXIE HORSE SHOW JUBILEE
AND
LOUISIANA LIVESTOCK SHOW
BATON ROUGE, LA.
November 1-5, 1967
JUDGES
(Walking Horses)
Hon. R. P. Lindsey, Little Rock, Ark.
Hon. Clyde Orton, Caruthersville, Mo.
Hon. David Welch, Oaks Corners, N. Y.
(Saddle Horses, Roadsters, Parade,
Shetland Pony)
Hon. Harry Spotts, College Grove, Tenn.
(Horsemanship)
Miss Mary Glass, Tulsa, Okla.
Added: Two Walking Horse Claiming Classes —
$3,000.00 and $1,500.00
Halter Walking Horse Colt Classes
For Information Contact:
C. W. KENNEDY, Manager
P. 0. Drawer H, University Station
Baton Rouge, La. 70803
Phone: (Area 504) 342-1404
Director, DIXIE JUBILEE, INC.
Mr. John R. Grand, Baton Rouge, La.
President, DIXIE JUBILEE, INC.
Mr. Hewitt Bordelon, Lafayette, La.
September, 1967
the 2nd annual
TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE
SALE
WILL BE CONDUCTED BY
November 20-21, 1967
in Lexington, Kentucky
Tattersalls conducted its first All-Tennessee Walk­
ing Horse Sale this spring and attracted consign­
ments from most of the major stables in Kentucky,
Tennessee and surrounding states. The sale was
an immediate success, with over a thousand
buyers and spectators from all sections of the
country. The top horse sold for $3000, with a
number selling between $2000 and $2500 and
many in the $1000 to $1900 bracket. Tattersalls
is located in the heart of the big market; has the
best sale facilities in the country; the personnel
experienced to handle a major horse sale; the
reputation as the greatest name in horse sales;
and they have proven they can sell Tennessee
Walking Horses for the top dollar. Be a business
man in the horse business; consign your best
horses to this great sale; and do it NOW!
Entries close October 20
INFORMATION:
TATTERSALLS SALES
(Conducted By)
LEXINGTON TROTS BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION
P. O. Box 420
Lexington, Kentucky
Phone: [phone]
WALTER S. GIBBONS, General Manager
CARL V. GARNER, Sales Manager
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