Legislature Eyes Possible Redistricting and Trio of Districts
A bill by Rep. B H Dewey would redraw Somervell County into a large district with many counties while Dallas Harris Tarrant and Bexar counties would each form their own districts. The notice follows a political discussion about congressional lines and regional representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Dewey
Bryan
Somervell County
Young, Jack, Wise
Denton
Stephens
Palo Pinto
Parker
Eastland
Hood Brown
Comanche
Hamlton
Bosque
Mills
San Saba
Llano Lampasas
Burnet
Dallas
Harris
Tarrant
Bexar
Child's Play Conversation Sparks Costume Comment
A parent recalls Marilyn, nearly three, speaking into a toy phone during play. She addresses her cousin Coke with a remark about a shirt, phrased as if on Phonovision, revealing early conversational skills.
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Marilyn
Coke
Phonovision
Wilbur Vaughn Emerges as Top Asexer Figure
The Brownwood Bulletin hails Wilbur Vaughn as one of the most promising Asexers seen in the region, noting his standout talent and potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Brownwood Bulletin
Wilbur Vaughn
Favorite Prayer by Eugene E Barnett
Submission from latmens national council member presents a prayer asking for love generosity tolerance kindness friendship strength and cheer to help the weak and brighten the lonely. The text emphasizes knowing the source of these virtues as God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene E. Barnett
M. C. A. National Council
Wrights Letter Reports on Armed Forces and Civil Service Plans
Congressman Jim Wright presents updates on Selective Service expansion with broad exemptions for veterans and youths in science fields. Discussion includes Reserve program shifts, pay raises hearings, and school construction timing. Drought aid ends Feb 15 plus limited emergency feed for dairy stockmen. notable visitors include Johnston Murray, George Jaggers, and local business figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Pentagon
Senate
Eisenhower
Agriculture Department
Johnston Murray
Oklahoma
Fort Worth
Welex Jet
George Jaggers
Monarch Manufacturing Co
C. F. Gilchrist
Ft. Worth Realtors
George McCown
Ted Watson
Irwin Atlas
Grandview
Clyde Estes
Weatherford
Wilbur Vaughn Wins Flyweight Championship in Brownwood
The Glen Rose Boxing Team tied for first with 14 points in the Brownwood Regional Golden Gloves Meet as Wilbur Vaughn captured the flyweight title after winning four fights. Other winners include Jim Martin, Jack Lewis, Larry Threadgill, Billy Ratliff, and Jack Vaughn while several teammates were eliminated in early rounds.
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Glen Rose
Brady
Wilbur Vaughn
Monay
Ralph Anostrosa
Goldthwaite
Jim Martin
George Armstrong
San Saba
Bob Willey
Bobby Goodwin
Santa Anna
Jack Lewis
James Frazier
de Leon
Larry Threadgill
Marvin Stewart
Billy Ratliff
Leon Peer
Tommy Carter
Brownwood
Jack Vaughn
Orval Durham
Dublin
A. C. Grant
Rising Star
Joe Torrez
Doug Barkley
Lampasas
Joe
Daniel
Wilbur
Joe Calderon
Burl Bulard
Optimist Club
Marks
Willingham
Joe English
George English
Tom Ingram
Dale Montgomery
Bunky McConal
Ernest Whitaker
Newman Graduates From Power Equipment Course at Camp Gordon
Jesse A. Newman of Glen Rose Texas completes the Power Equipment Maintenance Course at the Southeastern Signal School Camp Gordon Ga He is the son of J R Newman Rainbow He trained enlisted personnel to install operate adjust and maintain gasoline and diesel engine power units destined for Army use The school is part of the Signal Corps Training Center supplying trained technicians worldwide
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Camp Gordon
Jesse A. Newman
Glen Rose
Texas
Southeastern Signal School
J. R. Newman
Rainbow
Pvt
Newman
United States Army
Signal Corps
Mammouth Communications College
Eastern Star to Meet
Order of the Eastern Star holds a regular stated meeting Monday night February 14 at 7 30 p m Maudine Riddle WM directs the gathering.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Maudine Riddle
Glen Rose youths compete at Fort Worth Stock Show
Floyd McCoy and Harold Parton from 4H took steers to the Ft Worth Stock Show. McCoy’s Hereford placed 26th in a class of 73. Parton’s calf weighed 965 pounds, failed to eat or drink, and was lank at showtime. Bud Cooper won first on a Cornish rooster and pullet in the junior show, with a strong record including champion, three firsts, and a fifth across four birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McCoy
Harold Parton
Ft. Worth
Floyd
Hereford
Harold
Bud Cooper
Glen Rose Ffa
Jimmie Coker Improves After Illness
Jimmie Coker five year old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Coker shows marked improvement after a ten day hospital stay for pneumonia. He had been in serious condition for several days.
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Jimmie Coker
Harold Coker
Jimmie
Alfred Buzan Reported Very Ill in Petersburg Texas
Alfred Buzan is said to be very ill at his Petersburg Texas home but is improving according to family updates. The notice provides no additional details on illness or medical care.
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Alfred Buzan
Petersburg
Texas
Nine Glen Rose Youths Featured In Photo Panel
The article displays nine local youths from Glen Rose in a posed image. In the top row Bob Gibbs' daughter Gaye precedes Debbie and Rita Reynolds daughters. second row includes Dannette and Becky Reynolds and Marilyn Gibbs. third row shows Kathy Mann Larry Whitt and Patricia Hawkins.
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Glen Rose
Bob Gibbs
Gaye
Debbie
Rita
Floyd Reynolds
Dannette
Becky
Marilyn Gibbs
Charles Gibbs
Kathy Mann
S. L. Mann, Jr
Larry Whitt
W. L. Whitts
Patricia Hawkins
Pearl Hawkins
First National Bank Sponsors Lamb Program for 4H and FFA
The First National Bank of Glen Rose funds a lamb project in Somervell County for four 4H and FFA boys Charles Sanderson Dennis Ramsey Jamie Shackelford and Travis Branham under Vocational Agriculture teacher Bill Speed and County Agent Doyle Cooper. The bank bought 16 registered lambs and the boys will show them this fall and donate a lamb each year until four lambs are returned to new 4H and FFA members, promoting income and quality sheep in the county.
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First National Bank of
Glen Rose
FFA
Somervell County
Jack W. Bridges
First National
Charles Sanderson
Dennis Ramsey
Jammie Shackelford
Travis Branham
Bill Speed
Doyle Cooper
Toll Road Interest for Glen Rose and Somervell County
Dallas a Feb 7 construction to start Feb 22 on the Dallas to Waco Sam Houston Turnpike with a $140 million Dallas to San Antonio segment underwritten by Allen and Company and Scherck Rich ter. Bonds totaling $46 million will be marketed in three weeks. The project includes two 24 foot lanes with a 50 foot median and no stop signs or signals.
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Glen Rose
Somervell County
Midletham
Dallas
Texas
Sam Houston ‘Turnpike Corporation
Waco
San Antonio
Roy G. Baker
Allen & Company
New York City
Scherck Richter, Inc
St. Louis
Sam Houston Turnpike Corp
Houston Turnpike Corporation
Baker
Sam Houston Turnpike Corporation
Sam Houston Turnpike
Glen Rose hosts final district game against Joshua at Leach Gym
The Glen Rose boys and girls meet Joshua in the last district clash of the year at Leach Gym tonight at 7. The girls open the doubleheader with the boys to follow. A non conference game against Dublin is set for February 18 at the same site.
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Leach Gymnasium
Glen Rose
Joshua
Dublin
Allen Meredith Improves at Marks English Hospital
Allen Meredith, long patient at Marks English Hospital, is reported to be improved though will remain hospitalized for an undetermined period.
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Allen Meredith
Marks English Hospital
Fern Strain Weds W B Buzan in Weatherford Ceremony
A Glen Rose interest wedding was held in Weatherford last Saturday night as Miss Fern Strain married Mr. W B Dan Buzan. Mrs. Buzan hails from Granbury and the couple will reside there. He works at the LAM Music Company in Cleburne while she continues with Convair in Fort Worth.
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Glen Rose
Weatherford
Fern Strain
W. B
Dan) Buzan
Buzan
Granbury
LAM Music Company
Cleburne
Convair
Fort Worth
Students Organize Glen Rose High School Council
Glen Rose High School formed a Student Council to represent students in school matters. It aims to teach citizenship, provide a forum, train leaders, coordinate activities, improve morals, and foster cooperation with teachers. On February 3 a council film fundraiser benefited the March of Dimes.
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Glen Rose High School
March of Dimes
Mabel Mitchell Ill In San Diego Home
Mrs. Mabel Mitchell formerly of Rock Creek has been very ill at her San Diego residence 4427 Orange Ave California.
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Mabel Mitchell
Rock Creek
San Diego
Cal
Orange Ave
California
Raymond Jordan Hospitalized in Charleston Kidney Ailment
Raymond Jordan formerly of Glen Rose now in Charleston South Carolina is hospitalized there with a kidney ailment.
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Raymond Jordan
Glen Rose
Charleston, S. C
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C.W.G
Karen Gresham
Lewis Greshams
Karen
Sharon Firestone
Jim Wright
Dist
Jesse Newman
Glen Rose Boys
First National Bank
Miss Fern Strain
MR. W. B. Buzan
A. D. Langston
Outkw
Palace Theatre
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