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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1961
Page
1
District Manager Gerald Pevehouse of Texas Telephone and Telegraph announces that on January 5 1962 at 8 00 AM about 90 subscribers in the Glen Rose exchange will have their numbers changed to begin with 44 for last four digits starting with 24 to expand central office equipment.
Evangelist Billy Graham backs the outdoor action drama Shadow of the Boomerang to be shown December 30 at 7 30 PM at Glen Rose First Baptist Church starring Georgia Lee and Dick James The film portrays Australia s Outback cattle stations and interweaves Billy Graham Crusade footage as a dramatic device in the story climax.
New Prospect Baptist Church schedules a Christmas weekend with a 7:00 P M program The Exalted Christ written by pastor C A Starnes featuring the Girls Auxiliary Royal Ambassadors and Sunbeams On Sunday December 24 worship begins at 10:00 A M with Bill Starnes Jr guest soloist. evening services 4:00 to 5:00 P M Members urge all to attend.
The Church of Christ held its Christmas dinner Friday night at the Community Center. Mrs. Homer Bowers led decorations and Rosemary Cavasos organized entertainment. Several games of 42 were played and 85 people enjoyed the event.
In the Marks-English Hospital on Wednesday December 20 the admitted and listed individuals include Bo Gibbs Mrs. Grady Moore Jim Curtis W L Ellis Mrs Sue Mann F Johnigan Bettie Currie Mrs S Lewellen Mrs Ora Jackson Martha Jo Morris and R H Wood.
The Harvey family of Houston thanks all who offered food flowers and other expressions of sympathy in memory of Bettie Harvey.
Santa Claus visits Glen Rose on Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the courthouse square to hand out candy and fruit to children. The Homemaking Class at Glen Rose High School prepared the treats, funded by the Somervell County Chamber of Commerce, inviting Somervell County youngsters to share wishes downtown.
Mr and Mrs Bob Davis announce the birth of a daughter Greta Lynne at Marks English Hospital on December 13 at 1 29 PM The baby weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and measured 21 inches long She has two brothers Bruce and Bobby Grandparents are Mr and Mrs R W Cherry of Tolar and Mrs Davis of Glen Rose
S A Lail died Wednesday in a Hico hospital after moving from California five years ago. He built the Golden Arrow Cafe and Motel, which was recently sold, and he resided at Nurs O Tel at death. Funeral services were in progress pending relatives arrival from California. An obituary will appear in the next issue.
Tax collector Paul Bone reports collections from February 1 to December 20 including license plates 21 295.71 poll tax exemptions 109 and tax totals for September and October with state 3 557.93 county 12 492.93 and school 15 493.23 taxes.
The report shows last application number mailed 63 350 issued 94 478. Applications returned 11 720 and warrants mailed 8 004. Mail rate is about 750 applications per week.
A holiday note from Shirley Jean Hawkins asks Santa for a doll and doll clothes for Christmas. The weekend hostess hosts were Mr and Mrs J E Ward with guests Col R B Spencer of Del Rio and Capt Thurman Spencer of Salt Lake City Utah.
Governor Price Daniel proclaims December as Gonzales Warm Springs Month in Texas during ceremonies at the State Capitol. He urges Texans to donate to the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation. Maria Guerrera of George West and Rex Shields, a foundation director, accompany him.
The Glen Rose High School girls basketball team captured the Valley Mills Tournament for the second consecutive year by beating Clifton in the opening round and Valley Mills in the final. Three Glen Rose players Linda Ice Sharon Ivy and Gloria Pollock earned all tournament honors along with teammate David Barclay. The Glen Rose girls lead the district standings with wins over Itasca and Hubbard.
Mr and Mrs Paul Schuelke announce the birth of a son Glen Steven at Cleburne Memorial Hospital on December 14 at 125 PM. He weighs 7 pounds 2 ounces and measures 18 inches long. Proud siblings are Debbie and Mike with relatives Fred Gainey of Austin and A H Schuelke of Kyle Texas.
Betty Lucille Harvey 55 native of Glen Rose died in Houston Friday December 15 born March 19 1906 daughter of Dave and Martha Williams. Services held at Glen Rose Funeral Chapel with Rev John Wheat. Survivors include two sons Roy H Harvey Billy B Harvey two daughters Martha O Pry Shirley Jean Stone two brothers John M Williams Huddy Williams two sisters Dolly Niven Mercury McElroy seven grandchildren. Interment Mt Pleasant Cemetery Glen Rose Funeral Home directed. Pallbearers listed.
A reflective aphorism compares life to Christmas, noting people often receive what they anticipate rather than their desires. The statement emphasizes mindset as a driver of perceived outcomes and personal satisfaction.
Somervell County and Texas livestock groups organize under Sam White as chairman to back the Southwest Animal Health Foundation. The goal is to fund research and education to control the screw worm, modeled after Florida's sterile male release program. Contributions are sought from producers at 50 cents per adult head and 10 cents per small animal.
Moody and Nell Booker visited Mrs. Joshephine Campbell at Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene where she is seriously ill.
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