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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1971
Page
1
Mrs Bill Mullen sustained chest back and neck injuries when her car was rear ended by a 1964 Lincoln Continental driven by John S Hostetter of Austin at about 1 20.
First Baptist Church announces a busy Vacation Bible School week led by Rev. Dewayne Finley with Preparation Day on Saturday. Activities begin at noon with a sack lunch, then a 1 PM ventriloquist program by Rev. Jim Anderson and Harry Kinder, followed by a parade and bicycle prize. Bible School runs Monday to Friday 8 to 11 AM and Teen Time daily at 8 PM with RAP Sessions.
Warren Underwood of this city was arrested Saturday evening on aggravated assault charges filed by his wife. He posted a $500 bond and pleaded not guilty at arraignment. County Judge Temple Summers set the trial for Monday August 23 at 9 a.m.
Fire Chief Dan McCarty announced last week that the Volunteer Fire Department received a $20 contribution from the Sunshine Club ladies. He conveyed the department’s sincere thanks to the Club for the generosity.
Roy Underwood of this community suffered a compound fracture of his left arm and facial cuts when his 1968 Ford pickup overturned on FM 56 in the Rock Creek community at about 5 p.m. Sunday near the S curve by Sheriff Montgomery's home. Patrolman Beeck said the pickup was a total loss and Underwood was taken to the local hospital by Reynolds Funeral Home ambulance.
Justice of the Peace H. C. Polley reported that July fines reached 621 dollars from 32 traffic violations. Four of the charges involved minors driving without valid licenses, according to his court records.
Frank Larramore of this city took over duties as City Marshal this week, replacing A P Johnny Johnson who resigned August 1 to join Sheriff J C Montgomery as his deputy. Larramore will be assisted on weekend nights by Frank Willey and Earl Thompson, who have served as part time city officers. Johnson became deputy sheriff on Sunday.
Dr. Barry G. Acker of Fort Worth announced this week that he purchased the dental and office equipment of Dr. Eugene Stegall in the Abernathy Building. He will practice in Glen Rose from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Acker is a Perryton native, TCU and Baylor College of Dentistry graduate, and has practiced in Fort Worth for three years. He previously worked with the Federal Headstart Program in Dallas. He will be in his new office here today.
Ernest and Rex Check pleaded guilty in County Court to passing two bad checks totaling $37.38. Judge Temple Summers fined them $40 each and ordered restitution bringing total costs to $117.38.
Mrs. M G Patty McConal retires as Public Assistance Worker for the Texas Department of Public Welfare. She headed the local office for over 18 years, served Somervell County and surrounding counties, started February 1953 and retired July 27. Frances Summers handles duties.
Bob Spencer son of Mr and Mrs T R Spencer enlisted in the U S Navy he reported for induction at the Naval Air Station Pensacola Florida Tuesday morning He was driven to Pensacola by Jimmy Woodley who was en route to Ocala Florida Spencer is a Glen Rose High School graduate and earned a degree from Tarleton State College last spring
D E Edwards superintendent announces 1971 72 opening full day with buses and lunchroom operating. Program begins 8 30 a m in the gym with parent attendance invited. New teachers Sutherland and Whitefield. remedi al reading supervised by Mrs Bradley. immunizations Sept 16 Oct 14 Nov 11 free of charge.
The Glen Rose Little League All-Stars coached by Art Vineyard and Udell Sandlin won six of seven games to claim the Joshua Invitational Baseball Tournament championship after rain delays. They lost only to Joshua No. 2 4-3, then beat Alvarado No. 2 19-1 Aledo 9-6 Joshua No. 2 5-4 and in the nightcap 8-6 Alvarado No. 1 8-3 Joshua No. 1 10-9 at 1:05 a.m. The squad featured three players from each of five local teams including Larry Williams Cliff Montgomery James Teague Darren Sandlin Guy Willey John White Jason Portwood Darrel Beggs Bobby Parnell Bill Vineyard Bobby Davis Bruce Davis Tommy Hutcheon and Bill Finley.
The Paluxy homecoming is planned for Sunday August 8 at the tabernacle in Paluxy. Mrs J B Sanderson announced the event detailing basket lunches at noon and an afternoon of singing and visiting. All are invited to attend.
Annual summer gospel meet and Vacation Bible School at Glenview Church of Christ are underway with strong crowds. Bible school runs daily 9 to 11 a.m. through Friday. church services start at 8 p.m. and run nightly through Sunday with open invitation to all.
A work day at Fulton Cemetery in Walnut Springs is set for Saturday at 8 a.m. volunteers with tools and a basket lunch are urged to attend to clean the burial plot and visit with friends.
Glen Rose Schools set registration for August 20 from 9 to 11 30 a m with bus service to and from the campus. Elementary and high school staff outline dates for new and returning students with senior through freshman registrations in specified rooms. The 1971 72 term starts August 24 and ends May 26 with families visiting, relatives traveling, and local reunions noted.
Official U S Weather Service rainfall chart kept by observer Robert Mack at Glen Rose. Data reflects daily totals and monthly accumulation used for climate records and local hydrological monitoring. Measures rainfall amounts across local gauges and periods for public reporting.
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