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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1972
Page
1
Parents and students are reminded that registration for the 1972-73 school year will be held Thursday of next week. Buses will run routes and return students home by lunch. School starts Monday August 21.
Three area residents were arrested and charged with possession of alcoholic beverages for sale in a dry county after raids Friday afternoon led by Sheriff Frank Laramore and assisted by three Liquor Control Board agents including GMO Allen Hardin.
The Glenview Church of Christ announces daily services at 7 30 p m from Sunday through next Sunday led by evangelist Lloyd Frederick. A gospel singing is scheduled for Sunday at 2 30 p m with an open invitation to all. Police and court items nearby note several local cases including fines and bonds and liquor seizures in raids.
Mrs Joy Brooks pleaded guilty in County Court to a misdemeanor theft of 20 dollars from Glen Rose Independent School District funds. Indicted by the 18th District Court grand jury. County Judge Temple Summers imposed 250 dollar fine plus 40 dollars in court costs. Full restitution had been made.
National Weather Service observer Robert Mack records .09 inches from two showers Friday and Saturday, not reaching Glen Rose city. Temperatures reached 104 degrees Sunday afternoon as the countryside remained parched though some yards and gardens stayed green from watering. Mack's weather picture in figures concludes the report.
Gilbert R. Barnett of Beeville becomes County Supervisor of the Farmers Home Administration for Somervell and Bosque Counties. He and his family reside in Clifton and he previously served as County Supervisor in Bee and Goliad Counties.
The Reporter sets a noon Tuesday deadline for news and advertising copy submissions. This schedule governs when items must be received to appear in the next issue.
A two-car collision on Highway 67 near Walnut Springs killed Gary Lamb 15 and James Dagley 16 and seriously injured five others from Burleson. Drivers were Kurt Medders and Larry Lamb. both vehicles required wreckers to separate. Funeral arrangements announced for Dagley and Lamb.
About 50 candidates report Monday at 7:00 am for two a day workouts as Glen Rose Tigers prep for the new district A with Hico Goldthwaite Valley Mills China Spring and Dublin. Seniors named to lead include Mark Flanary Mike Wilson Jory Trimble and others. Prospective players may inspect shoes at the fieldhouse and new area movers should contact Coach Schuelke to meet eligibility.
Judge Temple Summers ordered a temporary injunction keeping the German Shepherd impounded after it attacked Mrs. Octavia Crump on July 21. After the hearing, owner Harrell Dean Norwood agreed to have the dog euthanized at Granbury clinic, administered personally with Sheriff Frank Laramore present.
Felton Dempsey underwent open heart surgery at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth on Wednesday morning. No report had been received from him as the Reporter went to press shortly before noon. He had entered the hospital on Monday.
Walnut Church of Christ announces its annual summer gospel meeting starting Monday with daily 8 p.m. services through the following Sunday. Evangelist Ronnie Wiggins of Midlothian will lead, with M. L. Daniels directing songs, and the public is invited to attend any or all sessions.
A half mile section of the Paluxy River was poisoned with rotenone early Sunday. Sheriff Frank Lara and GMO Allen Hardin investigated after a report at 7 30 a m. About 11½ pounds of rotenone were found in the packaging. The substance forces fish to surface and die from oxygen loss. Hardin continues the investigation seeking a solid lead.
District records show Glen Rose Schools began in 1911 serving the city with J. H. Farr as president and R. L. McAllister as secretary. Superintendent was R. E. McDonald. teachers earned 55 dollars monthly for eight months. The 1924 two story building is now part of the Junior High, with later expansions, WPA–built primary and gymnasium, and a 1952 high school plant. By 1971-72 the plant had 10 buildings, enrollment 535, attendance 504, and district coverage across most of Somervell County and parts of Hood County. Tax roll valuation was 4.17 million with a 1.60 tax rate. 1971-72 budget 334,664. bonded debt 129,000 and annual bond payments 7,000. Economic Index was 19,594 with rate .008 percent. Seven bus routes serve rural students. district employed 45 positions.
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