Lincoln's Legacy Embraced By A Nation In Turbulent Times
A vivid biographical sketch traces Abraham Lincoln from a Kentucky birth in a harsh cabin to a presidency fraught with trials. It notes Nancy Hanks Lincoln’s early life, Lincoln’s defeats and doubts, and his ultimate rise as a unifying, respected leader despite personal and political storms.
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Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Potomac
Abraham
Lincoln
Ann Rutledge
New Salem
Springfield
Douglas
Senate
Abe Lincoln
Illinois
Hiss
McClelland
Salmon P. Chase
Chase
Supreme Court
Stanton
Vengence
Assasin
Nancy Hanks
Moisture Report Records Weekly Rainfall Totals
More moisture fell this week adding to last week totals with .92 inches of rain overnight and into Tuesday morning. The February total reaches 1.42 inches while January moisture measured 2.37 inches.
Akey Family Attends Nephew's Funeral in Lamesa
Mrs Annie Akey and siblings traveled from Nacogdoches for the funeral of L A Davis 19 in Lamesa. Davis, the son of Dan and Minnie Davis, died in a car accident. The family formerly lived in Glen Rose.
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Annie Akey
N. H. Lackey
Nacogdoches
L. A. Davis
Lamesa
Davis
L. A
Dan
Minnie Davis
Glen Rose
Adult sewing class begins Tuesday at high school
Mrs J W Shipp, homemaking teacher, will start an adult sewing techniques class on Tuesday February 14 at 2 30 pm in the homemaking lab. The first meeting is for organization and no charges apply. Open to all as part of the local adult education program.
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J. W. Shipp
George Clay for Constable of Somervell County
George Clay announces his candidacy for Constable of Somervell County in the July primary. A lifelong Somervell resident he pledges to enforce duties to the best of his ability and asks for voters’ consideration.
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Eo 1
Somervell Couny
Somervell County
Heejnees
Primary filing deadlines and county offices in Somervell 1956
May 7 is the last date to place candidates on the 1956 primary ballots. The first primary is July 28 and the runoff is August 25. Officials to be elected include Representative, Sheriff, District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, and Commissioners for Precinct Glen Rose and Precinct 3 Rainbow.
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Somervell County
Justice of Peace
Glen Rose
Rainbow
Hospital News Echoes of Unity and Enduring Words
An enduring reflection on patience and humility shaping the nation during war. The text recalls a president's famed declaration that neither party anticipated the war's magnitude or its extended duration, urging readers to reread the profound words passed down through history.
Death of Mrs. C. M. Shook at 72 in Glen Rose
Mrs. C. M. Shook, 72, longtime Arlington resident, died suddenly at home Sunday after returning from Sunday School. Survived by two sons Charles of Atlanta and Moody of Houston, four grandchildren. Burial in Squaw Creek Cemetery. Funeral at Glen Rose Funeral Home chapel with Rev. G. M. Greenbon presiding.
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C. M. Shook
Glen Rose
Fit Baptist Church
Shool
Met Church
Shook
Arkansas
Eastanld County
Charles
Atlanta
Georgia
Moody
Houston
Squaw Creek
C. A. Milam, Jr
C. D. Hatler
January Accident Report in Somervell County
One incident investigated by the Texas Highway Patrol Fort Worth office in January in Somervell County resulted in only property damage with no injuries. Cause listed as improper vaccine use and no alcohol involvement.
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Somervell County
Jack Sutherland
Ft. Worth
Texas Highway Patrol
Mrs. Dan Smith Improves at Home After Pneumonia
Mrs. Dan Smith, long ill with pneumonia in hospital, has recovered enough to leave for home. She is staying with her daughter, Mrs. G. D. Keenum, as she recovers.
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Dan Smith
G. D. Keenum
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Johnnye Shook
The Shook family expresses gratitude for flowers food sympathy and courtesies after the death of Mrs. Johnnye Shook. May God bless everyone who offered aid and condolences.
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Johnnye Shook
C. M. Shook
Farmers must file by Feb 15 if no estimate made
Farmers who missed the January 15 deadline for filing 1955 income tax estimates must file their final 1955 return by February 15, 1956 to avoid penalties. A farmer is defined as someone deriving two thirds or more of income from farming, per H. J. Smith Jr. of the Waco Internal Revenue Office.
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H. J. Smith, Jr
Waco Internal Revenue Office
Death Notice for Mrs Rosa Lee Barclay 1884 196? services held
Mrs Rosa Lee Barclay 71 died January 29 at 8 15 am at her daughter Mrs Ruben Thomas's home after a six week visit. Funeral services were held January 31 at the First Baptist Church Hedley with Rev Tipton and Rev G Upton, graveside at Quanah Cemetery beside her husband. She was born October 28 1884 in Alabama. Survivors include three daughters Mrs Thomas Mrs Calvin Reevens of Sunray and Mrs W R Busbee of Fort Worth. three sons Earl of Rushand J B Jr of Kalama Wash and T S of Plainview. two brothers John Cross of Brownfield and Carl Geoss of Olton. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Dumas directed services.
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Rosa Lee Barclay
Ruben Thomas
Thomas
Funers
First Baptist Church
Hedley
S 8
Tipton
G. Upton
Ibis Baptist Church
Quanah
Barclay
Alabama
Baidlay Ottobey
Glen Rose
Calvin Reevens
Sunray
W.R. Busbee
Fort Worth
Earl of
Rushand
Kalama
Wash
T. S
Plainiew
John Cross
Brownfield
Carl Geoss
Olton
Ser
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home
Dumas
Bonnah Brawley joins Tarleton Scholarship Society
Bonnah Brawley has been voted into Tarleton State College Scholarship Society. The group selects students with a 2.25 GPA and at least 15 hours of work. Bonnah belongs to Corona's girls social club and holds the Ultra Davis Scholarship.
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Bonnah Brawley
Tarleton State College
Bonnah
Corona’s
Tarleton
Ulta Davis
OFAN SMITHS TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
Rev and Mrs Oran Smith celebrate their tenth anniversary with a program at Groom Methodist Church next Sunday night The pastor Rev Smith son of Mr and Mrs J C Smith is included in the program with two duets Rock Of Ages My God and I
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Ofan Smiths
Oran ‘Smith
Groom Methodist Church
Rev. Smith
Rev. Smith Is
J. C. Smith
Lone Star Gas names Rowland assistant general manager Fort Worth Division
A. P. Rowland after 31 years with Lone Star Gas Company is named assistant general manager of the Fort Worth Division of Distribution, effective February 1, succeeding as regional manager for South Texas prior to this. He has held multiple posts since 1924 and has engaged in extensive community service in Waco and surrounding areas.
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A. P. Rowland
Lone Star Gas Company
Ft. Worth
Joe Darrow
Mr. Rowland
South Texas
Waco
Darrow
Fort Worth
Lone Star
Gordon Gasoline
Palo Pinto County
Rowland
Hugo
Oklahoma
Paris
Brownwood
Waco Division
Austin Avenue Methodist Church
Waco Industrial Foundation
Waco Rotary Club
Waco Chamber of Commerce
National Council of Boy Scouts of America
Heart ‘F Tex
Glen Rose Salutes Major Spencer Visitor and Club Meeting
Major R. B. Spencer visited Glen Rose Tuesday staying with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ward. He attended the Sportsmans Club gathering Tuesday night while stationed at Lake Charles Louisiana.
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R. B. Spencer
Glen Rose
J. E. Ward
Sportsmans Club
Major Spencer
Lake Charles
Public Schools Week Proclaimed in Texas 1956
Governor designates March 5 to 10 as Public Schools Week urging citizens to visit at least one public school and learn about programs and achievements of the educational system. Official signature attached January 10, 1956.
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Republic
Texas
Glen Rose Home Demonstration Club Meets At Miss Viola Price Home
The Glen Rose Home Demonstration Club held its January 26 meeting at Miss Viola Price's home. Members recited Bible verses, discussed officer duties, previewed the yearbook, and enjoyed a recreation period with 12 members attending.
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Viola Price
Glen Rose
Miss Price
Harry Bell
N. B. Tankesley
Announcements for church events and local activities
Singing at Rock Creek tonight at 7 30 with refreshments and fellowship. Assembly of God Church hosts Thursday night service on February 16 at 7 30. Adult sewing class at the high school Tuesday February 14 at 2 30 p m. Junior class cake sale Saturday downtown by the junior class.
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Rock Creek
Assembly of Gog Church
Downstown
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Jim Wright
George Clay
Hospital News
Mrs
NEW Lone Star
United Defense Fund
Waco United Fund
Heart ‘F Texas Boy Scout Council
Texas Manufacturers Association
Gurley Lodge No. 337
Af& AM
Dallas
Scotefish Rite
Karem Temple Shre Ie
Ridgewood Country Club
Jackson
Mississippi
Huckaby
Blanche M. Eaton
Cushing
Young Women’s Christian Association
Hamelton House
Press Club of
Glen Rose, Texas
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