Elaborate Christmas gathering and community notices in Walnut Springs
A large Christmas party at Mrs Harman Carltons for the Willing Workers class featured a decorated home, carols and a program with readings and prayers. The issue also notes funerals, engagements, visits, and a Lottie Moon offering goal, plus alibrary club meeting and a district youth event.
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Baptist Church
Woman’s Missionary Union
Lottie Moon
Earl Morrison
L. C. Chapman
Arlington
Charles Doty
Fort Worth
Gloria White
Austin
J. H. Cook
Urcy Cook
W. H. Heartsill
Carl Frederickson
Germany
Nona Morrison
Jacksonville
Walnut Springs Circulating Library Club
E. W. Harris
Charles Dickens
F. L. Terrell
G. O. Hedrick
J. C. Montgomery
L. B. Hensley
Merrills Welcome Son Michael Jo Born in Cleburne
Mr and Mrs J S Merrill celebrate the birth of son Michael Jo in a Cleburne hospital on December 11 weighing seven pounds two ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs B W Rust of Cleburne and Mr and Mrs S W Merrill of this city. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ira Tolleson of Grandview and Mrs Georgie Isodwin of Granbury.
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J. S
Roe Hankins Buried at Ward Cemetery
E M Roe Hankins aged 89 was laid to rest in Ward Cemetery after services at Ward school house. A retired farmer, he died in the local hospital and had lived in Somervell County all his life. Survivors include three sons Henry and Charley Hankins of Glen Rose and George Hankins of Cleburne, two daughters Mrs Lillie Ferguson of Grand View and Mrs Josephine Cooper of Los Angeles, Calif., and 30 grandchildren.
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E. M. “Roe” Hankins
Ward Cemetery
Ward School House
Hankins
Somervell County
Henry
Charley Hawkins
Glen Rose
George Hankins
Cleburne
Lillie Ferguson
Grandview
Josephine Cooper
Los Angeles
Calif
Mrs Adams Hosts Glen Rose HD Club Christmas Party
Mrs Ernest Adams entertained the Glen Rose Home Demonstration Club with a Christmas party for eighteen members and two visitors last Thursday. The group sang carols with Nancy Adams on accordion, heard the Christmas Story by Corley Spinks and Adams, and exchanged gifts including a present for HD Agent Barbara Gill.
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Ernest Adams
Glen Rose Home
Nancy Adams
Jeanette Corley
Bertha Spinks
Evelyn Adams
Barbara Gill
Charlie Moss Wins First in Hood County Pecan Show
Charlie Moss won a blue ribbon with his Halbert pecan at the Hood County Pecan Show. He was the only Somervell County grower to place. Mrs. R L Frerich will leave Thursday for Christmas holidays with her daughter and family in McCamey.
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Charlie Moss
Hood County
Somervell County
R. L. Frerich
R. C. Robbin
McCamey
James
Irving
Listine Moss
John Merrill
Fort Worth
Mrs
Robert Merrill
Burglars Steal Fireworks From Triple E Store
Joe Young reports about $300 in fireworks stolen from his Triple E Store when burglars cut the door lock last week. Sheriff Speck Strawn leads the investigation while a community Christmas service at First Baptist Church is scheduled Wednesday night at 7 30 with local pastors officiating and the public invited.
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First Baptist Church
Cleo Evans
J. L. Glaze
First Methodist Church
Dutch Mann
Cottonwood Baptist Church
Wilbur Carter
Rainbow Baptist Church
Joe Young
Triple E
Young
Wilson Bros
Speck” Strawn
J E Ward Called Back to St Louis After Surgery
J E Ward and Mrs Ward returned from St Louis where their daughter Mrs Fredda Roberts of Fort Worth had eye surgery. Doctors thought she was doing well but Complications required another operation Monday. No update available as the Reporter went to press.
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J. E. Ward
Oakdale Sets December Skating Marathon and NYE Watch Party
Oakdale Skating Rink schedules a December marathon on Monday December 28 with a $1 entry and a $25 prize plus a New Year Eve watch party from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Attendees are urged to bring a Buddy and check the bulletin for rules.
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Oakdale Skating Rink
Joe Moore Buried in Waco After Illness
J C Joe Moore 72 was buried in Waco Saturday morning after services at 9 30 am He passed away Thursday after several months illness Survivors include his wife Florence Deason of Glen Rose and L L Deason and Jerre Deason family members were in Waco Thursday and Friday nights to be with their sister and family
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Hillcrest Hospital
M. M. Taylor
Judith Lynn
Travis Eugene Harrell
Jack Harrell
DeQueen
Ark
Ofag
First Christian Church
University ,Arkansas
Texas Power & Light Co
Temple
Harrell
University of Arkans
Air Force
Laughlin Afb
U. S
W. A. Moss
W. D. Moss
Oklahoma City
A. L. Moss
Kenneth Moss
Fort Worth
Kathy
Karen Sorenson
Oliver Young
Stewart
Joe Weaver
Alice Carruth
Bolivar
Tenn
T. C. Wells
West Point
W. B. Sumner
F. W. Wilson
Waco
Elela Chambless
Inez Crawford
Lula Mae Broaddus
Abilene
Joe Williams
Koppers
Lula Tally
Joe Burly Williams
W. H. Rizer
Silsbee
John
Jim Caddell
Port Neches
Louis Schumacher
Pete Reesing
Walnut Springs
Clinnear
J. C
Joe” Moore
Florence Deason
Glen Rose
L. L. Deason
Jerre Deason
Brother of local man buried in Caddo
Dewey Walker aged 66 of Cleburne died at T P Hospital Marshall on Sunday December 13. He was a retired Texas and Pacific Railway employee and had lived in Cleburne 12 years and Johnson County 40 years. Funeral held December 15 in Cleburne with burial in Caddo Cemetery. Survivors include his widow and brother Tommy Walker of Cleburne. Sam Orr and his father J M Orr visited Cleburne Sunday with relatives. Dr and Mrs W E Meaders returned from California after visiting their son Dr Bob Meaders in San Diego.
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Dewey Walker
Cleburne
Charlie Walker
Glen Rose
T&p
Marshall
Texas & Pacific Railway Co
Johnson County
Caddo
Tommy Walker
W. E. Meaders
California
Bob Meaders
San Diego
4 H Club Elects 1965 Officers at Community Center
Members of the Community 4-H Club met at the Community Center on December 10 to elect and install 1965 officers. New officers named were Bobby West president Scott May vice president Leslie Sparks secretary treasurer Randy Chambers reporter Boyd Clements recreational leader Kenneth Wood assistant recreational leader and John Parker Dennis Clements council delegates. A candle light installation service followed by the 4 H Club motto pledge and prayer.
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Bobby West
Scott May
Leslie Sparks
Randy Chambers
Boyd Clements
Kenneth Wood
John Parker
Dennis Clements
FFA Boys Help Sell Show Catalog Ads
Glen Rose FFA members aided the Somervell County Livestock and Poultry Association in selling advertising for the 1965 Junior Livestock Show catalog. They raised a total of 250 dollars during Monday morning sales.
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FFA Boys
Glen Rose Future Farmers of America
Somervell County Livestock & Poultry Association
Coore Cited For Help In Screwworm Program
Doyle Cooper Somervell County agricultural agent receives certificate of appreciation for leading screwworm eradication efforts. Sam White praises Cooper as key link between officials and farmers and for guiding stockmen updates and county control work. White notes Cooper advised the committee that helped raise over 8 million dollars from the livestock industry to start the campaign three years ago. Also mentions local Christmas visits and relatives.
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Doyle Cooper
Somervell County
Sam White
White
Cooper
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