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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1973
Page
1
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed a large trailer home on the D. O. Tim merman place in Nemo Tuesday around 8 p.m. Firefighters responding from the hall arrived as the structure burned. Roy Lee Ice was overcome by smoke and hospitalized overnight. Fire Marshal Danny Butler put the loss at about 7000 dollars.
Firemen responded to a Monday evening call at the Charles Gibbs residence on Barnard Street when a car driven by 14 year old Danny Ray Brown of Walout Springs sheared off a gas meter. The crash occurred as a blowout sent Brown’s vehicle out of control in front of Mrs. L. G. Tillman’s home. Highway Patrolman Dewey Watson ticketed Brown for driving without a valid license.
A two car collision at Highway 144 and Paluxy Street Monday at 11 30 a m caused minor vehicle damage. Drivers Joe A Whitworth and Joe G Vara, both local residents, were cited by Highway Patrolman Dewey Watson for failure to yield right of way and no valid license respectively.
William Edward Harkins of Tolar was arrested at 1 a.m. Saturday on Barnard Street and jailed on a driving while intoxicated charge. Joe Ortega of Walnut Springs was jailed on a DWI charge Saturday night and released on bond Sunday morning. Weekend visitors in the Orr home included Mark and Vickie Hardage of Hurst with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Orr.
Local brief highlights Glen as an affordable advertising option. Citizens are invited to compare rates and reach with other media. Public notices emphasize value and broad exposure.
The 1973 74 school year began with enrollment rising by 41 students from last year under Supt. J. M. McCroskey. Total enrolled 580, up from 539. Anticipated gains after Labor Day follow the usual pattern. Elementary 316, junior high 106, high school 158. Largest class sixth grade 62, then second grade 61. A six year opening day enrollment comparison follows.
Jimmy Cranfill Poe and Jimmy William Gravns, both in their mid-twenties, faced trial in 18th District Court on charges of marijuana possession. Arrest followed a trailer drug seizure by Sheriff Frank Laramore and DPS Narcotics Division agents on Oct. 27 last year. Proceedings began with jury selection and testimony by a DPS undercover agent, as District Attorney Oran C. Smith Jr. and County Attorney Sam Freas prosecuted before Judge Byron Crosier.
Mrs. Carroll Gann announces a Children's Story Hour at the library from Sept 6 to Oct 25 with weekly Thursday sessions 10 to 10 45 am. Enrollment open to children four by Sept 1 through school age. Laurie Moseley will be storyteller and coordinator. Registration via Extension Service office or 597-2289. Also notes visit of Bennie Nickell and wife from Hurst to Louie Nickell's home after weekend in Big Spring.
Mrs. David Barclay, president, announced the CSO will hold its first meeting of the new school year Monday September 10 at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium. Officers will be elected and refreshments will follow adjournment. Parents and patrons are urged to attend and support local public schools.
A concise classified notice invites readers to place low cost buy sell or trade advertisements. It encourages listings for items services and opportunities with quick placement and affordable rates. The notice emphasizes accessibility for all readers seeking to trade goods or services locally.
The Glen Rose Tigers welcome Meridian for a Friday scrimmage as a precursor to a Sept. 7 game with Millsap. A 6:30 p.m. B-team session precedes the varsity. Five players are nursing injuries, punting duties open between Vernon Taylor and Marvin Hartgraves, and admission is free.
Sixty six Glen Rose area students prepare for higher education this fall. Tarleton State leads with 26 enrollees, followed by UT Austin and UT Arlington with nine each, and many others bound for Baylor Howard Payne Texas A&M and more. Names span Tarleton to Texas Tech and distant California campuses.
Monday September 3 will be observed as Labor Day with federal state county and city offices closed. Glen Rose Schools take a full holiday and most local firms operate Sunday schedules though the Glen Rose City Council meets at City Hall at 8:00 p.m.
Amado Yzaquirre son of Mr and Mrs Chris Yzaquirre is seriously ill at Cleburne Memorial Hospital after an appendectomy on Aug 11 and a further surgery Monday night. Friends here wish him a speedy recovery.
Robert Mack reports a heat streak with a 100 degree high noted on August 23, marking the second such occurrence this year. He records no rainfall this month save for .12 on the first day, and lists weekly temperatures from August 21 to August 27 with highs ranging from 95 to 100 and lows from 63 to 68.
A display ad previews a revival at Faith Baptist Church in Hill City with daily services starting Sunday September 29 at 7 30 p m Evangelist C W Mitchell leads the revival Tommy Randall directs the song service and Odena Mitchell is the pianist Homecoming Day is Sunday September 2 with Sunday school at 9 a m All community members are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Dewey Watson were honored at a goodbye party hosted by Mr and Mrs Bob Brock. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Laramore and their family as they prepare to move to McKinney next week.
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