Bank Robbery in Abilene Fails to Locate Suspect
A lone tall man in a trench coat and toboggan robbed First National Bank Abilene shortly before noon last Wednesday. He escaped with 2458 in cash, fleeing north toward a nearby auto. Sheriff Montgomery, deputies, FBI, and Texas Ranger Roach led a large manhunt with roadblocks but no suspect found by press time. A Stephenville suspect was cleared after investigators confirmed he was in Abilene at the robbery time.
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First National Bank
Thin A
Monette Hewlett
Christmas Decor Dangers Highlighted by Volunteer Fire Dept
Local officials warn that festive trees, candles, and rich decorations pose real fire risks during holidays. A Christmas pilgrimage event by Omega Psi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi is promoted, along with Open House at Mrs Bill Fippin’s rural home this Saturday. Pete and Lora Hatter celebrate 35 years of marriage with an ivy plant keepsake from a friend.
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Tire Department
Omega Psi Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Bill Flippin
Pete
Lora Hatter
Christmas Lights Illuminates City District
Christmas lights in the business district were turned on Friday creating a festive look. City crews with Community Public Service Co and Texas Telephone & Telegraph helped install the street lights and decorations sponsored by the city and the Chamber of Commerce. Courthouse lights are on and stores and homes begin to decorate.
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Chamber of Commerce
Community Public Service Co
Texas Telephone & Telegraph
Bob Miles Installed District Deputy Grand Master
Senator Jack Hightower of Vernon announces R L Bob Miles of Glen Rose appointed District Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District No 66 in Texas.
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Bob Miles
Jack Hightower
Vernon
The
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Texas
R. L
Bob” Miles
Glen Rose
Masonic District
Christmas Pilgrimage Tonight Promises Holiday Letters and Tours
The seventh annual Christmas Pilgrimage of Homes in Somervell County runs tonight from 7 to 9 30 with five homes and the Somervell County Museum and Library. A Doyle Russell home substitution for Helen Brown Skinner is noted. admission is 1 dollar per person.
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Somervell County
Doyle Russell
Helen Brown Skinner
Gifts to Glen Rose Fire Dept. raise rescue fund to 390
Fire Chief Dan McCarty reports gifts totaling 135 this week for the Glen Rose Somervell County Volunteer Fire Dept rescue vehicle fund. Contributions include 25 from Ben Meith 10 from Jerry Parr and 100 from Frank L Williams and wife of Dallas. Williams praises the department and supports its equipment drive. Parker family members visited Fort Worth for open house at Watson Memorial Home.
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Glen Rose- Somervell County
Chamber Expands Local Lighting Contest To Include Businesses
Chamber of Commerce directors voted to enlarge the Christmas lighting contest in Somervell County to include business firms. Three plaques will be awarded to best lighted displays. judging by local FFA. Cash prizes total 75 dollars from Community Public Service Co. and two electric cooperatives. Best home wins 25 dollars, runner up 15, third 10, next five homes 5 each. Judging December 16 17 with awards announced December 20. Home entry blanks urged by December 20.
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Chamber of Commerce
Somervell County
FFA
Community Public Service Co
Erath County Electric Cooperative
Johnson County Electric Cooperative
Bill Starnes Rites Conducted At Rainbow Baptist Church
Funeral services were held Sunday for William W. Bill Starnes 69 at Rainbow Baptist Church with Rev C Edward Shipman and Rev D M Sanders officiating. He died Friday in a local hospital. Born June 24 1902 in Lebanon Missouri he married Mildred Doty in 1928. He lived in Rainbow since 1942 farming and was a deacon. Survivors include his wife three sons Bill Logan and C A two brothers Everett and Russell three sisters and ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Burial followed at Squaw Creek Cemetery with pallbearers listed. Honorary pallbearers named.
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William W. “Bill” Starnes
Rainbow Baptist Church
C. Edward Shipman
D. M. Sanders
Arlington
Lebanon
Mildred Doty
Rainbow
Bill
Vernon
Logan
C. A
Fort Worth
Everett
Phoenix
Ariz
Russell
Mary Spoonemore
Elva Hamill
Margaret Raulston
Goodlet
Squaw Creek
Travis Branham
Scotty Brown
Ed Hornick
Lynn Keller
Herman Layne
Weather Report Highlights Wet Start to December
Weather for December began wet and cold with no killing frost yet. Weatherman Robert Mack reports 2.47 inches of precipitation in the first week, lifting total rainfall to 35.22 inches. Daily figures show December 1 at 0.25 inches, December 2 at 1.00, December 3 at 0.00, December 4 at 0.10, December 5 at 0.85, December 6 at 0.27 inches.
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Robert Mack
National Weather Service
Mrs R L Flippin Seis Hosts 14th Christmas Open House
Saturday evening marks the 14th annual Christmas Open House at the Rainbow home of Mrs. R L Flippin. Friends from far regions attend to view handmade decorations inside the house and yard inviting the public to enjoy the festive display.
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R. L. Flippin
Young Farmers Set Farmer Co-op Meet
Ronnie Shackelford president of the Glen Rose Young Farmer Chapter announced a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Yo ng Room at the high school to plan the formation of a farmer cooperative. A L Clements of Farmland Industries will lead the discussion and all local farmers and ranchers are invited.
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Ronnie Shackelford
Glen Rose Young Farmer Chapter
A. L. Clements
Farmland Industries
Glen Rose Cage Teams Win Heavy Schedule Clashes
Glen Rose High School basketball teams report a busy season with multiple wins. A team girls beat Tolar 38-28 as Debra Schuelke scored 23. A boys lost to Waco 56-34 led by Jim Talley 10. Cedar Hill girls won 56-47. Tigers edged 52-51. Dec 24 Aquilla tourney: A boys 2-2. B teams split results. B girls 53-17 win. Highlights include Rhodes, Trimble, Conger each with 13 points and Tolar 56-34 win for the boys. Mr and Mrs H E Brawley Jr visited.
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Glen Rose
Pam Cox
Tolar
Debra Schuelke
Waco
Jim Talley
Cedar Hill
Tigers
Ricky Rhodes
Jory Trimble
Calvin Conger
Miss Schuelke
Rhodes
Gina Reynolds
Larry Gosdin
Keith Rhodes
Gosdin
Longtime teacher buried in Glen Rose service
Funeral service for Mrs. Lonnie E. West 75 was held at Reynolds Chapel with Rev. John Hutcheson officiating. Born in Nemo November 4 1896 she taught in district schools for 47 years retiring in 1965. She leaves a husband a son a brother and several nieces and nephews with burial at Georges Creek Cemetery.
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Lonnie E. West
Reynolds Chapel
John Hutcheson
First United Methodist Church
Cleburne
Somervell County
Nemo
North Texas State Teachers College
Herman Womble
Tucumcari
N.M
Georges Creek Cemetery
Reynolds Funeral Home
Warren, Vernon, Weldon
Bryant Eddy
Joe Doh Echols
Bill Tiwater
Santa Claus Visits Glen Rose Courthouse Square
Santa will arrive on a fire truck around 10 a.m. Saturday in Glen Rose for a visit on the courthouse square. The event is sponsored by the Glen Rose Somervell County Chamber of Commerce, with a possible second visit on Saturday December 20. He may also make unscheduled stops to take Christmas orders and hand out goodies. With 12 shopping days left, shoppers are urged to buy now for better selections.
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Santa Claus
Glen Rose
Courthouse Square
Santa
Glen Rose-Somervell County
Christmas Cheer Fund Starts Slowly
The Christmas Cheer Fund begins slowly with only three gifts since the last report. This week’s contributions include Ben Meith and A Friend. Donations can be dropped at First National Bank or the Glen Rose Reporter to aid local needy families. Fort Worth visitors Mrs. Arthur Vineyard and Frances Summers. Grand Prairie visitors Mr. and Mrs. Bert Conner and son. rodeo finals attendees Robert Mack, Jack Bridges Jr., Lowell Weedon, and Bob Stewart in Oklahoma City.
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Ben Meith
Glen Rose
First National Bank
Robert Mack
Jack Bridges Jr
Lowell Weedon
Bob Stewart
Oklahoma City
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Jack McCarty
Bill Pruitt
Rock Creek
H. C. Polley
Pruitt
Wiley Lilly
Decatur
Rex Dickerson
Leslie Hart
Tom Voss
Granny
Lovell Weedons
Roxie’s
Roxie
Doyie Russell
Ben Nabors
Jeanne Mack
Fire Dept
Cecil Parker
John Parker
Watson Memorial Home
Parker
Chamber
Bill Starnes
Weather Report
R. L. Flippin Seis
Aquilla
Tolar’s Rattlers
H. E. Brawley Jr
Dallas
Howard Brawley
Lonnie West
Mrs. Arthur Vineyard
Frances Summers
Bert Conner
Grand Prairie
Thurmond Spencer
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