Seven Car Pileup and One Dead Horse in Christmas Weekend
During the Christmas weekend seven cars were damaged in multiple crashes on U.S. 67 and nearby roads. No serious injuries reported in the first incident at Jefferson Street. A second collision at U.S. 67 and Farm Road 203 caused $250 in damages. A separate wreck near Brazos Bridge killed a horse and sent two people, including J. Gosdin and his son Jimmy, to the hospital. Another Christmas Day crash on U.S. 67 in Rainbow area involved Mrs. F S Glover and T S Herres with heavy vehicle damage and total losses totaling about $2500. City to accept bids for City Hall reroofing and a rear fire-proof storage room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stacy
Rt. 1
Glen Rose
J. O. Pruitt, Jr
Jefferson St
U.S. 67
Joe N. Overton
Brownwood
Lee Strutton
Eastland
U. S. 67
J. B. Gosdin
Brazos Bridge
F.S. Glover
Ft. Worth
T. S. Herres
Lackland Afb
Rainbow
Plymouth
Herres
45 MPH Limit Enforced On US 67 Construction Section
The speed limit on portions of US 67 is reduced to 45 miles per hour during widening work. Shoulder realignment leaves only half the roadway for traffic. The limit is temporary until construction finishes. The Highway Commission seeks DPS enforcement to protect workers and motorists on this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Highway Commission
Department of Public Safety
Rash of Burglaries Hit County During December
A December series of six burglaries in the county includes thefts at Bill Mullen Premier Station on December 24 with about 50 dollars of merchandise taken, Vance Wiggins Grocery and Station on December 9 with 35 to 50 dollars stolen, the Henry Stacy home on December 22 with furniture taken, and three Brazos fishing camps on December 1 with several items stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Mullen
Vance Wiggins
Henry Stacy
Brazos
Charles Roberts Initiated Into Alpha Chi at TCU
Charles Grady Roberts son of Wilfred B. Roberts of Flat Top Ranch Walnut Springs has been initiated into Alpha Chi honorary scholastic fraternity on the Texas Christian University campus. He is majoring in electrical engineering and is a Meridian High School graduate from Meridian Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grady Roberts
Wilfred B. Roberts
Flat Top Ranch
Walnut Springs
Alpha Chi
Texas Christian University
Meridian High School
Meridian
Texas
Grass Fire Damages 80 100 Acres in Cross Roads
A Christmas Day grass fire on the Mickey Schmidt place in Cross Roads burned about 80 to 100 acres. Glen Rose Fire Department arrived with two trucks and Walnut Springs sent a unit to assist. No buildings were burned though a house and a barn were briefly under threat. Neighbors helped with wet bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Schmidt
Cross Roads
Te Place
Glen Rose Fire Department
Walnut Sprgs Fire Department
Free Talking Books gift program announced by Texas librarian
William K. Peace announced a no cost gift of a two speed Talking Book record player and free Talking Books for legally blind residents. The State Library distributes through the Library of Congress and eligibility requires 20/200 vision or worse. Applicants should contact the Commission for the Blind in Austin for certification and delivery details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Peace
Texas State Library
Peace
Library of Congress
State Library
Commission For the Blind
East 14Th Street
Austin
Tom Robinson Obituary in Bosque and Johnson County
Tom Robinson, 78, a Som ervell County farmer, died Sunday at his home. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, a son, four stepsons, and three stepdaughters. Funeral services were held at New Hope Baptist Church in Johnson County with burial in City Cemetery at Moran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Robinson
Somervell County
Robinson
Eulogy
Bosque County
Mmes
R. C. McClendon
Long Beach
Cal
W. F. Kimbo
Lakewood
Jim Robinson
Fort Worth
Morris, Harris
Melvin
Clinton Robinson
Cleburne
Grand Jury Named for January Term 1962
The Somervell County 18th Dist. Court Grand Jury for January term includes H. C. Polly B A. Odom Hershel Simmons C. C. Wood M. K. Keenum Earl T. Royal Tom Voss Clyde Armstrong Coll Davis E. F. Waggoner J. C. Wolfenburger Olin Hewlett M. G. McDonal Floyd Howeth. The Grand Jury meets Tuesday January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somervell County
Dist. Court
H. C. Polly
B. A. Odom
Hershel Simmons
C. C. Wood
M. K. Keenum
Earl T. Royal
Tom Voss Clyde Armstrong
Coll Davis
E. F. Waggoner
J. C. Wolfenburger
Olin Hewlett
M. G. McDonal
Floyd Howeth
Masons to Meet New Year’s Morning in Cleburne
The fourteenth annual New Year’s Masonic Meeting will be held Monday morning January 1 at Fulton Junior High School in Cleburne. About 400 to 500 Master Masons from Texas and several other states attend yearly. A free breakfast begins at 5:00 A.M. and a Master’s degree is conferred at 6:30 A.M. by Polytechnic Lodge Fort Worth. Grand Master MW Robert L. Dillard of Dallas will attend and speak. Grand Senior Deacon Sam I. Smith of Waxahachie is expected to be present with other Grand Lodge Officers. The building will be warm and all Master Masons are invited.
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Fulton Junior High School
Cleburne
Texas
Polytechnic Lodge
Fort Worth
Grand Lodge of Texas
Robert L. Dillard
Dallas
Sam I. Smith
Waxahachie
Grand Lodge
Sam A. Lail 77 Dies After Long Carpenter Career
Sam A. Lail of Glen Rose 77 died December 20 in Hico Hospital Born in North Carolina on April 1 1884 he worked as a carpenter in his early years He built the Golden Arrow Cafe and Motel in Glen Rose after moving there in 1955 He was retired Surviving Creed G. Lail of Anaheim California and two grandchildren Services were held December 22 at Glen Rose Funeral Home Chapel Pallbearers were George Snyder Bob Taylor Doyle Cooper C G Coker J B Ivy and M E Henderson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam A. Lail
Hico Hospital
Mr. Lail
North Carolina
Glen Rose
Golden Arrow
Creed G. Lail
Anaheim
California
John Wheat
Glen Rose Funeral Home
George Snyder
Bob Taylor
Doyle Cooper
C. G. Coker
M. E. Henderson
Veterans Administration to mail annual income questionnaire cards
The Veterans Administration will mail the first of the year annual income questionnaire cards to veterans widows and children on pension and to dependent parents on indemnity and dependency compensation. Hood and Somervell counties officer M Wilson Loper invites recipients to seek free assistance, with Glen Rose visits on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings.
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Veterans Administration
M. Wilson Loper
Veterans County
Hood
Somervell
Glen Rose
Teague for Commissioner Pr. 2 announces primary bid
The Reporter lists political announcements for the 1962 Democratic primaries with Matt Teague as a candidate for Commissioner Precinct 2. The races are set for May 5 and June 2 in the election calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
2. M.S
Matt) Teague
Walnut Springs News shows bond goal lead in District 50
Walnut Springs area reports District 50 lead with 195.5 percent of the U.S. Savings Bonds goal for the coin. Obituary notes Mrs. Irene Casey Knudson dies in Denver after church ties in Walnut Springs. Other items cover local births, military assignments, visits, and a library club Christmas party.
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Bosque County
U.S
Robert S. Knudson
Irene Casey
Walnut Springs
Chapel of Moore Mortuary
Denver
Colo
Mark A. Caffery
Episcopal Church
Knudson
Presbyterian Hospital
Gift Taxes and Estate Planning Rules Explained
The federal gift tax excludes gifts under certain thresholds and charitable gifts from taxation. Transfers within three years of death may be taxed in the estate, and cost bases differ for gifts and inheritances. An example shows how gifts can both reduce and increase taxes depending on timing and manner of transfer. The State Bar of Texas news feature urges consulting a lawyer for individual circumstances.
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City Hall
City Secretary of Water
Lynn O’neal
Charles Roberts
Rodio
Bruce
Akridge
Rossen
Bynum Oliver
Penny Reynolds
Melrose
Mont
Winston Bruce
Calgary
Alta
Eddy Akridge
Midland
Ronnie Rossen
Broadus
Jim Bynum
Forreston
Dean Oliver
Boise
Idaho
Masons
Walnut Springs News
Oned
U. S. Army
Germany
Mrs. M. L.speer
Pvt
Don H. Harper
R. P. Harper
Co. F 399Th Regiment
Ft. Chaffee
Ark
L. B. Hensley
Ted Mangness
Farwell
Seldon Hensley
Borger
L. B. Hensley, Jr
W. H. Williams
Waco
M. N. Jones
Wichita Falls
J. L. Edge
C. D. Young
Clifton Hospital
Circulating Library Club
Bertie Crow
Charles Wyly
State Bar of Texas
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