15 Aug 1958
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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1958
Page
1
Community A B and C names listed as nominees for community committeemen and delegates to the county convention. Five ballots will be mailed August 20 to Somervell County farmers and must be returned by September 5. ballots may be obtained at the County ASC office if not received by mail.
Mr and Mrs G W Mears of Cleburne announce the birth of their son Lewis Leon Mears on August 7 at Cleburne Memorial Hospital. The newborn weighs six pounds six ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A V Blackwell of Glen Rose.
Only one runoff race exists in the second primary to be held next Saturday August 23 for Associate Justice Texas Supreme Court Place 1. Candidates Robert W Hamilton and J Edwin Smith led the first primary. all six precincts in Somervell County vote. Polls run 8 am to 7 pm with about 20 election workers needed.
A Glen Rose group of Royal Ambassadors will travel to the second annual Southern Baptist Convention event to participate in the congress and related activities.
New families arrive in Glen Rose with Mr. and Mrs. C A Underwood and children Sandra and Steve relocating from Cleburne to settle in the community.
R F Wallace of the Hillsboro Substation of the Texas Highway Patrol reports thirty six traffic accidents investigated in Hill Johnson Hood Comanche and Somervell counties for July. Two accidents occurred in Somervell causing six hundred dollars in property damage with no personal injuries reported.
The annual Hamic Reunion gathered July 27 in Ardmore Oklahoma, a pioneer Somervell County and Chalk Mountain community group. Attendees included Judge Cecil C. Collins of Eastland Rev J L Collins of Cisco and George Hamic of Stephenville. The group voted to meet in Glen Rose next year.
The Young Peoples Club of Glen Rose invites all young married couples to attend weekly Tuesday meetings hosted by the organization for social and community engagement.
Mr and Mrs C A Milam Jr are vacationing in Arkansas this week and plan to return home this weekend.
The family of Ed Keller expresses sincere thanks for kindness during illness and after his death. They appreciate hospital services, staff kindness, neighbors and friends for food flowers and other acts of kindness.
Mrs Zora Engieman a home making teacher at the high school attended the Vocational Teachers meeting in Dallas at the Adolphus Hotel last week W B Cowan a Vocational Agriculture teacher also attended The Agriculture teachers met at the Hilton.
Funeral services for Sonny McKinney, a former Walnut Springs citizen, were held Monday in Waco after a bout of ill health. Local attendees included Jim Tom Harris, Judy Harris, Walter Ray, and Linda. The notice lists many area visitors and family movements, plus the death of Mrs. Myrtle Hill in Walnut Springs and injuries from a Granbury car wreck involving Judy Harris.
The Glen Rose HDC met at Mrs. Poindexter home with Mollie Bethea giving the devotional. They plan to attend Tres Rios camp on Monday and Tuesday this week. Attendees from Somervell County include Mrs. Bethea Mrs. Norton and Mrs. W Riddle. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Youngs home.
On August 8 Rainbow HDC met with Zelpha Gambrell and nine members present. After roll call and opening prayer, plans were made to attend the state convention in Austin. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Della Doughty's home.
At a special school board meeting last Thursday bids for junior high rest rooms were awarded. L & Builders Supply Co of Glen Rose bid 5760 and will complete the building by mid October. The structure will be between the junior high and cafeteria, connected to covered walks. Financing comes from a 2000 donation by the CSO with the balance from school funds.
About 200 people attended the annual Smith Family Reunion at Rivercrest Park last weekend. Notable attendees included Mrs. Astor Baty and brothers Buddy and Lance from Mexia.
A series of veteran focused Q and A items covers GI insurance exemptions from creditors, the one year deadline for Korea era disability based GI policy eligibility, and options to release VA loan liability when selling a GI home. Proceeds from GI insurance cannot be seized to satisfy debts. The disability determination date sets the one year eligibility period. For loans, you may sell for cash and pay off the loan or have a new buyer assume the balance if VA agrees, requesting a release from liability from the VA.
Mr and Mrs Ike Seifers and daughter Mrs Johnny Robertson of Nemo have returned from a vacation last week to the Grand Canyon and other scenic spots in Arizona and New Mexico.
Funeral services for Ed Keller were held Monday afternoon at 4 at the Georges Creek Tabernacle. He died Saturday night in the local hospital after an 87 year life born in Ohio and active in Georges Creek for fifty years. He belonged to Glen Rose Masonic Lodge and served as deacon. survived by six daughters and three sons.
Mrs. John Merrill expresses gratitude to colleagues and constituents for loyal support during her tenure as County Treasurer. She states her focus on county welfare and responsibility for public funds and confirms she will continue in service to the end.
Mrs Floyd Chambers and her son Danny of Amarillo spent last weekend with the G C Gibbs family, sharing time and hospitality in a quiet family gathering.
Bill Allen of Galveston spent time with his mother Mrs. Mattie Allen and friends. Hubert Hawkins and Ralph of Ft Worth visited the Amos Hawkins on Sunday. George Roark and daughter Viola plus Houston relatives joined for the weekend. Erwin Hawkins and Wayne of Ft Worth visited relatives. Alvin returned home with them. Cab Lively and kids of Dimmitt visited Earl Proffitt. George Riley attended the Riley reunion at Alvarado. Sam Jackson and Dallas children stayed with Otis Jackson. Vacation Bible School closed with a program led by Brother and Mrs Reed. Snyder Wales and Brazos Point mother attended Sunday services. Dodson and Attie J Hawkins were guests at the appointment.
Wilie Hart, Glen Rose all state tackle and South team captain, broke two bones in his right hand during week of practice and did not play in the Houston All-Star game. He will join Texas University freshman squad next year. Spectators included Oran Clary, Paul Schuelke, and former Glen Rose coach James Willingham of Nacona.
Rev Joe English preached at the morning service while Brother Senders spoke at the evening service. A group of 21 church members attended services at Smith Bend where C A Starnes is pastor. John Shackelford is home after two weeks at Camp Hood. Cathey Patricia Dough ty and a friend visit grandparents this week. Linda Betty and Brenda sang at Burch Hill Baptist Church in Ft Worth and were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Herman Layne. Leslie Elliott and the Van Lohs were in Ft Worth Sunday. J D Brown left last weekend for a vacation trip. The community extends sympathy to Ed Keller and family. Fourteen R A boys left for Ft Worth to attend the Royal Ambassadors Congress, staying two days and nights. Six Home Demonstration women from the Rainbow Club left for Austin to attend the state convention at Stephen F. Austin Hotel. The group will stay at Longh ers Motel owned by John Woodall. Rey Shackelford of Ft Worth visited Logan Starnes.
Mrs J Bratman of Vickaburg Mississippi is visiting her grandchildren this week as the English family attends events in Little Rock Arkansas.
Reverend Ike Hargrove conducts a revival at the Westside Baptist Church in Granbury inviting local residents to attend the series of sermons and services. The event showcases his outreach at a Granbury church with community appeal.
School registration is set for Friday August 29 and glasses service will begin on Tuesday September 2.
The Chamber of Commerce schedules its next regular meeting for Tuesday, August 19. Members are urged to attend to discuss upcoming business initiatives and community programs.
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