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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
1
The letter dated December 14 1965 from Tamara English to Santa requests a Toronado car with fudge interior and heavy machine guns, chocolate cherries, Santa helpers, a pile driver, a Univac for homework, and a capable Santa for housework, with a playful tone throughout.
Mrs. A J Hammond office manager and Kenneth Hartis repairman of the Texas Telephone and Telegraph Co. in Glen Rose attended the annual round-up in Fairfield on December 8. Hartis received a three year safe driving award. A barbeque dinner preceded the awards to 68 employees.
Rodney Sisson will join Patrolman Alan Langston January 1 in serving Hood and Somervell Counties in the Texas Highway Patrol. Sisson was assigned to the post vacated by Andy Sims in August and comes from Victoria.
Theodosia King aged 86 died unexpectedly at Jameson Nurs-O-Tel on December 15. She had lived there since August. Funeral services were held in Lubbock Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with burial in that city.
Somervell County families return home for Christmas creating a warm festive atmosphere. Sheriff Strawn hopes for a safe long holiday. Santa plans a 2 to 4 p.m. visit in Glen Rose on Christmas Eve to take last minute orders and distribute goodies. Shops invite last minute shoppers with ample gift items.
A Texas court panel urged payment of this year’s poll tax before January 31 as the landmark case on the 1965 voting rights law heads toward the Supreme Court. Judges Brown Spears and Thornberry pressed lawyers for a clear justification for making payment a voting precondition.
Local registrar Wilson Loper says Somervell Hood and Johnson Counties residents including Thomas John Gregory Crisanto M Yzaguirre Billy Lee Iee and others recently registered for Selective Service. The First National Bank will close Friday at noon and county and federal offices will shutter Friday December 24 and 31. Local post office remains open both days. schools dismiss Tuesday and resume January 3.
Community Center Paluxy hosts a Christmas night singing event inviting all area musicians to participate on Saturday night December 25. Local residents are welcome to attend the musical program for an evening of entertainment.
Glen Rose High School boys won their first Granbury tournament game defeating Grandview 53-50 with Bennie Nickell scoring 18 and John Shackelford 17. The locals fell 62-43 to Everman in the second game as Shackelford led with 18 points.
Sheriff C M Speck Strawn announced jury commissions for district and county courts will convene at the courthouse Tuesday morning to select prospective jurors for the new term. The 18th District Court panel includes O D Shook Jay Ivy Coll Davis Raymond Stewart and Gene Linch. County Court panel lists Robert Gaskill Clyde Bagby and H E Brawley.
The Glen Rose Somervell County Chamber of Commerce announces its annual banquet scheduled for January 20. The event honors local business leaders and community contributors with recognition and remarks from chamber officials.
Boys lost 51 36 to a team of faculty and local men while the girls fell 37 34 to a group of former players. Coaches Schuelke and Hart said about 70 dollars was added to the Athletic Fund from the proceeds.
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