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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1971
Page
1
An end of 1971 message to subscribers and advertisers extends wishes for a happy healthy prosperous new year. It notes political activity in 1972 and urges voter registration, recalls weather trends including a drought fear and a milder end of year, and mentions a Dallas man stabbed with his hunting knife in Somervell County with details continuing on Page 5.
The A and B Tiger and Tigerette teams posted results from December games. A girls fell to Grandview 66-64 in OT with Debra Schuelke scoring 36, then beat Blum 55-34 as Schuelke added 17, and lost to Cedar Hill 36-35. Boys A beat Grandview 60-51 as Calvin Conger scored 25. The teams played in Valley Mills tournaments, with Conger 20 in one game, 24 in another, and 31 in a 72-43 win over Blue Bobcats. The Tigers stand 10-10. girls also compete in the Valley Mills tournament. Debra Sandlin led the girls in a 40-12 win over Crawford B, then Clifton A beat them 51-32 with Teree Hatley scoring 19. B team beat Grandview 57-43 led by Keith Rhodes 22 points, then lost to Cedar Hill 59-43 with Rhodes 16.
Local Baptists headline a Watch Night service at First Baptist Church this Friday starting 7 p.m. An intermission at 9:30 p.m. offers refreshments and fellowship before services end at midnight. Speakers include Harvey W. Graham, Richard B. Blair, George Yarbrough, E. A. Jordan, and Marcus Gohlke, Richard West, Losey Timmerman from the church. Public invited to attend any portion or all of the event.
Ralph Brown, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Buddy Brown, an eighth grader, suffered head lacerations and a sprained shoulder after falling from a pickup driven by his brother Clifford on rough Brown place terrain. The door came off and he was hospitalized in town.
Funeral rites for Mrs. W. F. Ora Birdie Weaks, 78, who died Tuesday afternoon, will be held in Reynolds Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. Burial follows in Squaw Creek Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in next week's Reporter.
Mrs. Jimmie Musick of Tolar, a registered nurse at Marks English Hospital, suffered cuts and multiple bruises when her car struck a wet spot, spun, and overturned into a Hood County pasture on Christmas morning. She was hospitalized here and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.
Holiday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hancock Jr. include grandmother Mrs. Lula Johnson of Phoenix Arizona and brother Cliff Evans of Antlers Oklahoma as they celebrate the New Year.
The region reports a strange year with record highs near 81 degrees and a low of 26 on December 26. Observers note a dry week with no moisture and wide temperature swings from 30 to 81. Roses and other flowers thrived Christmas Day amid mild conditions before the cold snap.
Glen Rose firms mostly closed all day Saturday January 1 for New Year. Some operate on Sunday schedules. State and federal offices close Friday and Saturday, as will the First National Bank. The courthouse remains open Friday. Everything reopens Monday and classes resume.
Funeral service for Mrs. W. E. Porter 80 was held at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dewayne Finley officiating. She died Christmas Eve in the local hospital after a long illness. Born July 1 1891 in Coleman County, she married W. E. Porter Jan 21 1912 in Keene. Surviving daughters, sister, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial at Squaw Creek Cemetery with pallbearers. Reynolds Funeral Home in charge.
Lynn O Neal commonly known as Lefty O Neal who serves as Commissioner of Precinct No 1 in Somervell County announces his candidacy for election to the same office subject to Democratic Primary action He expresses gratitude to Precinct No 1 residents for support and pledges to continue serving the county if elected.
Six additional gifts increased the Christmas Cheer Fund by 57.00 in the past week. Cash contributions came from Jess Conway L. D. Faulkner Weldon Baker in lieu of cards Martin & Sons and an unnamed Friend. Boteler's Store donated four clothing gift certificates.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bryan of Dallas were Sunday visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Thompson.
A new jury wheel was used for the first time here Tuesday to select a ven ue of prospective grand jurors for the January term. Jury commission members were Lynn Cook Carroll Gann and Charles W. Gibbs.
A Dallas dentist paid a fine after being charged with being drunk in a public place. He allegedly struck a guard rail on a bridge on Highway 67 about five miles west of town near the Kenneth Hopson home. Mr and Mrs L L Deason entertained four brothers and sisters at dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Ragsdale and Mr and Mrs Ernest Ragsdale and daughter of Clifton, Garland Ragsdale of Hamilton, Mr and Mrs Wayne Ragsdale of Cal?urne and Mrs Ruth Pate of Brownwood.
The Reporter explains weekly publication for political office announcements until primary elections. Advertising is paid in advance with a free news notice included. Rates list National State and District offices at 25 dollars, and County and Precinct at 25 dollars.
Gary Gabe West announces purchase of the Grocery and Gulf Station on Highway 144 across from Jackson's Used Car Lot. He invites friends and the public to stop by and try the new venture, noting his familiarity in the community.
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