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Show WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JULY 1, 1982 REFLEX-OA-VIS Bowmans Carries On Seven Decade Tradition - KAYSVILLE Almost 70 years ago J.J. Bowman opened a Golden Rule Grocery and General Merchandise store on Main Street in Kaysville. Fifty years ago the same man opened a store in Farmington. MR. BOWMAN was well liked in the community. He did well in business because he offered what the customers wanted at competitive prices. His merchandise was of good quality. During his years in the retail store business Mr. Bowman operated from three different locations in Kaysville. At the time of his death in 1951, his North grocery store was at Main. 1 1 Richard (Dick), grew up in the retail store business. He assisted his father in the store by doing errands and odd jobs. When a load of coal came into the store that needed to be shoveled from the truck bed, this task was frequently assigned to Dick. After graduating from Davis High School, Dick Bowman attended the University of Utah. He planned to study gineering. en- THE SUDDEN death of his father caused Dick to change his mind. His mother had to rely on Dick to use his experience and business knowledge in order to keep the family business operating. Dick Bowman became a business partner with his mother. Bowmans Market provided a means of supporting Mrs. J.J. Bowman and of providing enough money to allow Dick to complete his education. He graduated from the University ofUtah in 1953 with a degree in marketing. MR. BOWMAN says the accounting portion of his college education has been valuable in business but nothing could help as much as the practical experience he has had gained through growing up in the grocery business. In 1951 Dick Bowman married Delene Thomson, an Idaho girl. This marriage and the family life that has come from the birth of six children means as much to Dick Bowman as his success in business. IN FACT, success as measured by Mr. Bowman is a combination four areas, business, family, church, civic and recreation. All the Bowman children have worked at Bowmans Market. Today they are all out of high school. Four are married. Two are going to attend BYU this fall. Richard T., the oldest, is living in Boston where he completing training to become a heart surgeon. Valerie is married to William Cook, who is managing the Bowman store in Farmington that was purchased in October 4-- SUPERB SEAFOOD & STEAKS FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE who small children, ages will help them with their project, to teach and play with 2-- Mon. thru Thum them. school presently. and Soafood CLUB OFFICERS are DELIA Sagers, another daughter, lives in Houston, Tex., and works as a nurse. Her husband is completing his education in the physical therapy field. Arthur recently returned home from an LDS mission. He and the youngest member of the Bowman family, Natalie, plan to attend Camille Crowther, pres.; Nike .; Lori Binns, Dale, secretary and Michele Copeland, recorder, np Closed Sundays 1385 S. 900 Wsst vice-pres- Sat-1- Jt Bountiful Pboas 295-230- J 4 BYU. Recreation is one way that Mr. and Mrs. Bowman have kept their family close to them. They all enjoy spectator sports, skiing and family-relate- d Phone activities. - Additional Soil Retardant available Safe for all types of Carpet Mr. Bowman plays golf and tennis. The family supports theater productions and are patrons of fine art. BILL LILES 825-108- 7 Insured - Always Prompt Courteous - All Work Guaranteed FREE ESTIMATES owner-manag- Service ENJOY FRESILEANCARPETS INVOLVEMENT in the religious and civic affairs of Kays- ville has been important in Dick Bowmans life. He has held many positions in the LDS Church including Bishop and member of the stake high council. Presently, he is the executive secretary to a regional representative in the BOUNTIFULDAVIS ART CENTER Ogden area. He has been a member of the Kaysville city council and the the following individuals, organizations, and merchants for their generous support of Davis County Board of Health. He served as a trustee for the Davis North Medical Center. He is a former member of the Kaysville Jaycees and a current member of the Kays- THE BOUNTIFULDAVIS OUTDOOR ART FESTIVAL ville Rotary Club. At one time he was the Rotary Club presi- dent. LEADLNG A life as full of service as is Dick Bowmans is a tribute to this man who has been able to succeed in the field of business as well as in other areas. In 1957 Dick Bowman built Bowmans Market still occupied at 75 E. 200 North, Kaysville. He purchased the property, building, equipment, fixtures and merchandise with $5,000 equity and borrowed money. WHEN THIS store opened, it was the sixth time Bowmans had expanded. The original store was 6,000 square feet. Today Bowmans Market in Kaysville occupies 16,000 square feet. The decision to move from downtown Kaysville to the present store was made to allow for this expansion and to provide customer parking. In 1957 some Kaysville residents felt it was too far from the center of town. LONG-TIM- customers E held June grade. The meat department has an excellent reputation. Dick Bowman says, It is the mission of Bowmans Inc. to make available for sale to customers the right merchandise at the right time at the right price. It is bought and sold fairly and competitively but competent, properly trained and motivated em- ployees. We have always tried to be honest and fair with our employees and suppliers. BOWMANS Market is an independent store. It stays in business by being competitive with the larger chain grocer-ierThis is possible for two reasons Mr. Bowman says. First, the company owns their own building. Money that would be paid out in rent or leasing agreements is returned to the Bowman family corporation. Second, Bowmans Market belongs to a voluntary cooperative group called Associated Foods. Profit good place to shop. The store is clean. Employees are efficient and courteous. The merchandise is of good quality and reasonably priced. Fresh produce looks attractive and is top made by the coop members comes back to the members in annual rebates. Associated Foods is the largest grocery wholesaler in Utah. Prices are cheaper than Morrell, 16 oz. Rnf N Ready, Jambo Rod TOWELS Caap, No. 300 PORK AND BEANS Campfire, 16 oz. Reg. or Mial MARSHMALLOWS lb. - part-tim- hours and scheduling is allowed to give the best possible working conditions to the ! 4-- H The Button and Bowls of treasure; Marcee Thompson, club, held reporter, and Cristy ThompKaysville, a their first meeting June 9 and son, recreation. elected officers for the The club will do cooking and summer. sewing under the direction of 4-- their leaders Marge Harris and NEW OFFICERS are Donna Van Buren, pres.; Noelle Har.; Rakel Thomris, vice-pres- pson, sec.; Lyndia Harris, Judy Thompson. They are looking forward to an exciting summer and working hard to prepare for the fair this fall. 12th at the Duerden's Appliance Hats Jewelry and Gifts Alpha-Bet- a B and C Electronics Lyle Hllyard Bake Sale Contributions Karen Bames - Tayland Beehive Statesmen Chorus Bill JensenMelr Meats Co. Job's Daughter Lakewoods Jeff Leavitt JoAnne Madsen-Wasatc- Bobcos-WInega- Bob Kellersberger Custom Meats Bountiful Chapter Sweet Adelines BountlfulDavts Art League Judy Freeman Nancy Ketcham Cleo Button And Bowls Club Holds First Meet and June Davis University of Utah's Stoker School: Laura Mehmert Miller Mary Schultz Susan Underwood and Family Bountiful Lumber Brooks Fabric Bonnie Carol Carr Stationary Kids' Kelly Child-SupClover Club Potato Chips Oar's Davis U of Kearln Dick's Market Merrllyn Jr. h Corey Mangum Rebecca Morgan Colleen Paddock-Th- e Pykettes Servus Drug Sherwin Williams Smiths South Davis Branch LaRae Thackery-LaRae- 's Utah Arts Festival 59 2 for 69 59 Cloggers' Players' Mauer Library-Bra- d Dance Unlimited Kay Birrell Olivette Trotter J. Southwlck Utah Banknote-Utah State Savings A Wallpaper City Dance Studio' Mertyn Whlte-WhlBiz Kldz Barbara Wingate-"SboSpecial thanks to all volunteers Extra special thanks to Les Johnston Bananas the Clown' te Paid by BounWulDavu Art League 89 Zee Family Pack, 3(0 Co oat IQ $149 NAPKINS Farr, 5 quart pail i 5 TALK ABOUT A Savinas fee j, Bowmans Double Coupon Days 3- BESIDES providing job experience for his six children, Dick Bowman also contributes to Kaysvilles economy by hire eming many full and ployees. Today 67 individuals are employed by Bowmans Market. Many are high school students that need the opportunity to work. Flexibility in employees. The retail grocery business has provided Dick Bowman and his family with a positive, productive livelihood. The future appears to be filled with great plans of possible expansion into other north Davis County cities. Bowmans Market in Kaysville draws customers from all parts of the county because of the good reputation it has acquired through the nearly 70 years the Bowman family has been in the retail sales business, dmg 11th SNACK CRACKERS.... P9 CHARCOAL sup- 2 1 FRANKS through any other retail pliers. s. and new patrons as well soon found Bowmans Market was a TOP SIRLOIN STEAKS Royal Oak, 10 "A littfe bit of $an Francisco con bo found at tho bedutifu! Brattons Cove in Bountiful" club has been organized in Fruit Heights with Rebecca Crowther as club leader. They call themselves the Handy Helpers and they will study child care as their project. There are four A new Mer-rile- Boneless Van H e Another daughter, Andrus lives in Orem. She has a degree in elementary education but is not teaching 1981. out-do- J.J. BOWMANS son, New F.H. 4-Club Organized IN KAYSVILLE 75 East 200 North Store Hour: 7 A.M.-1- 0 P.M. Monday - Saturday Closed Sunday Phone 544-42- IN FARMINGTON 75 East State Store Hours: 8 A.M.-- 9 P.M. Monday Saturday Closed Sundays 4 Phone $389 ICE CREAM Western Family, 12 oz. (17.99 Case) 75 ORANGE JUICE Bine Boanet, 1 lb. 2 for 98 MARGARINE Clio and C135-2- 4 $249 KODAK FILM - Mondays and Thursdays! u y Price Effective Jane 5th be Open Monday July 5th from 10 a.m.-- 7 p.m. 28-Jol- WU1 mem mm W8j'.8Wlyu |