Glen Rose FFA Team Heads to National Contests in Oklahoma City
The Glen Rose FFA Chapter pasture and range judging team, coached by W. B. Cowan Jr, earned a national berth by finishing second at Tarleton State College Stephenville in the state contest. Team members are Carl Ernst Don Jones Bob Miller Hank Pruitt with Bob White as alternate. Carl Ernst led with seventh in a 100 contender field. The land judging team placed 22nd in state. Funds for the trip were raised by local supporters including Walter Ernst and Glen Rose Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rose Future Farmers of America
Oklahoma City
W. B. Cowan Jr
Don Jones
Bob Miller
Carl Ernst
Hank Pruitt
Bob White
Glen Rose
FFA
Tarleton State College
Stephenville
San Saba
Gatesville
Ozona
Harper
Cowan
Danny Drake
John McPherson
Teddy McLemore
Terry Crain
Walter Ernst
L. P. Jones
Sam White
Jackson
Superette
L. G. Tillman Insurance Agency
Glen Rose Reporter
First National Bank
Temple Summers
Speck Strawn
Ira Aston
Earl Royal
Somervell County Livestock
LeBoeufs Move Here To Join Local Builders Business
Mr and Mrs Luba Le Boeuf moved from Midland to join Mr and Mrs Arnold Whitworth in L W Builders and Supply. Mrs LeBoeuf and Mrs Whitworth are Ora Lee and Opal Lawrence daughters of H E Lawrence. They invite the public to visit the new business location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luba LeBoeuf
Midland
Arnold Whitworth
L&w Builders and Supply
LeBoeuf
Whitworth
Ora Lee
Opal Lawrence
H. E. Lawrence
McCARTYS AT WTCC CONVENTION IN FORT WORTH
Mr and Mrs Jack McCarty attended the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention at Green Oaks in Fort Worth from Thursday to Saturday. He serves as a director of the organization and represents the Glen Rose Somervell County Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McCarty
Fort Worth
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Green Oaks
Glen Rose-Somervell County
Martin Park Named Republican Head
Martin A. Park of this community was appointed Chairman of the Republican Party in Somervell County. He announced the county primary election and county precinct convention will be held at his home east of Glen Rose on Highway 144 May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin A. Park
Republican Party
Somervell County
Park
Glen Rose
Glen Rose Chamber Sees Four New Members In Drive
Glen Rose Somervell County Chamber of Commerce secretary treasurer Mrs. A A Abernathy said four additional members joined and paid dues this week. New members are Glen Lake Methodist Camp L W Builders Supply F B Bo Gibbs and Bill Pruitt. Dues are 20 for businesses and 10 for individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Abernathy
Glen Rose- Somervell County
Abernathy
Jim Hewlett
Chamber
Jack McCarty
Chamber of Commerce
Glen Rose
Somervell County
County Finances Best In History Report Shows
Somervell County reports show an all time high bank balance as of March 31 with starting funds of 20 380 15 receipts of 44 168 29 and disbursements 25 474 29 leaving 39 074 15. Tax office receipts total 16 031 78 from April 1 to 18 bring the balance to 50 489 69 after disbursements 4 616 24. Precinct expenditures for the quarter are listed for four precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somervell County
County Treas
Urer Wynell Whitt
C. M
Strawn
Temple Sum
Junior High and Girls Track Meet Opens Today at Local Track
The second annual Junior High Track Meet and first Girls High School meet begin at 2 p.m. at the local track. Finals set for 7 p.m. Eight junior high teams and six high school girls teams have entered, officials said Tuesday.
Hunters Install New Store Awning
Workmen completed the installation of a new attractive metal awning on the front of Hunter's Jewelry and Appliances building last Thursday. The addition enhances the building and boosts the appearance of the business district.
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Hunter’s Jewelry and Appliances Building
First Grade Roundup At Glen Rose Elementary
preschoolers and one parent join a roundup at Glen Rose Elementary on May 10 to be introduced to the 1978-79 class. The 9:30 a.m. event includes lunch and a health talk with a required parent present for each child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rose
J. M. McCroskey
Scout Fathers to Attend Meeting
Ed Jameson local scout master asks that fathers of two scouts attend the meeting on May 3 with their sons. The gathering will be at the Fire Hall at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jameson
Fathers
Oakdale Park Pool to Open Soon With School Swim Classes
Rainfall reports show 3.29 inches in the period with the heaviest 1.91 inches on Tuesday morning. Oakdale Park Pool opens Saturday May 7 and local school physical education classes will begin swimming Monday May 9.
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Oakdale Pool
Oakdale Park Pool
Alton May
Tolar
Jerry Ables
Oakdale Rink
U.S. Weather Bureau
T. J. Davis
Josh Vaughn in Cleburne Hospital
Josh Vaughn is seriously ill in Memorial Hospital Cleburne after two recent operations. Friends may send cards to Room 219. Mrs Lewis Firestone was a visitor Tuesday.
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Josh Vaughn
Cleburne Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Cleburne
Room 219
Lewis Firestone
Starnes Buy Aston Station and Grocery
Announcement made Tuesday reports the sale of Aston Grocery and Station from Doyle Aston to Mr and Mrs Logan Starnes effective this week. The Aston home also included. The Starnes expect to move to town soon while the Astons move to the Joe English home they purchased and remodeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston Grocery & Station
Doyle Aston
Logan Starnes
Aston
Starnes
Joe English
Reporter
Glen Rose Girls Track Qualify For Regional Meet
Eight Glen Rose High School girls qualified for the regional track meet in Denton after strong district showings. Mary Ann Strawn led with first in the 60 yard dash and second in the 100 yard dash and discus, along with a first in the 440 yard relay. Deb bie Young earned a third in the 80 meter hurdles, while English and teammates helped secure relay placements and other finalists. Additional team members include Vicki Williams Melba Beck Glenda caper and Jan Shackel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rose
Denton
Mary Ann Strawn
Debbie Young
Strawn
Lalla English
Mitzi Miller
Elaine Garrett
English
Young
Garrett
Paula Marsh
Brenda Crane
Marsh
Sharon Whitworth
Vicki Williams
Melba Beck
Glenda Caper
Jan Shackel
UIL Winners Parker And McClure Shine At Region II-A
Mary Parker and Lana McClure won first places at the Region II-A Interscholastic League literary contest held at North Texas State University in Denton. Parker took number sense and McClure won persuasive speaking as about 1,000 students from three regions competed. They advance to the State Championship in Austin May 5-6.
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Glen Rose High School
Denton
Kay Voss
Mary Parker
Lana McClure
Lanell Hunter
Miss Parker
L. Fred Thomas
North Texas State University
Cecil Parker
Miss McClure
J. D. McClure
Cleburne
McClure
Parker
Austin
Chairmen Named For CC Beautification Plan
Plans were formulated Tuesday for a two year beautification program to be launched by the Chamber of Commerce next week. Six committees are formed with chairs including Mrs Paul Hancock Jr for Projects and Mrs Kenneth Taylor for the same group. Others named are Mrs Alton May City Clean Up chair, Mrs Herman Layne County Clean Up chair, Mrs G C Gibbs Jr Patriotic chair, and Mrs Eugene Connally Beautification chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Paul Hancock Jr
Alton May
Herman Layne
G. C. Gibbs Jr
Eugene Connally
Brazos Point Cemetery Working Planned by Mrs. Hattie Rhoads
Mrs. Hattie Rhoads announces a cemetery clean up at Brazos Point Cemetery on Saturday May 7. All interested persons are urged to attend and help with the annual effort.
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Hattie Rhoads
Brazos Point
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Leboeufs
McCartys
Martin Park
NETS
E. J. “Pomp” Norman
M.S. “Matt” Teague
J. B. Gosdin
C. D. Barnett
Hunter’s
Davis
Jimmy Burch
Robert Gaskill
Granbury
ATE
Nen
Necessesscsee
Starnes Buy Aston Station & Grocery
Kenneth Taylor
A .A. Abernathy
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