15 Jan 1976
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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1976
Page
1
McCarty writes in support of the City Council for rescinding Lone Star Gas rate hikes. He notes the misperception of a 12 percent rise and warns some customers face a 25 percent total increase with a fuel adjustment. He urges voter registration ahead of April, May, and November elections. The column ends with a humorous anecdote about Buck Martin and stuffed animals in bed.
Senior class members hold a bake sale Saturday in front of the old bank building on the square. The sale begins at 10 a.m. Proceeds fund class expenses for the year.
Glen Rose city council, in a unanimous decision, voided a November rate increase granted to Lone Star Gas Co. Residents faced bills rising over 100 percent for some consumption levels. Mayor McCarty cited poor communication and pledged renegotiation to ease impacts, with possible referral to the Railroad Commission if no agreement is reached.
Somervell County Commissioners authorized raises totaling 32136.79 for Judge Cathey and other officials in a tentative budget aired in December. The court kept the Moss Crossing to Paluxy River road open amid a petition to close it led by landowners Joe March Banks.
State Senator Tom Creighton of Mineral Wells filed for reelection with the State Democratic Executive Committee on Monday morning. His formal announcement will follow.
Travis Branham, president of the Somervell County Livestock and Homemaking Association, announced that the group will meet in the large room at the high school Tuesday night at 7 30. The session will cover important points about the upcoming Junior Livestock Show in March and all members are urged to attend.
Coleman Pugh a Rainbow area bulk fuel dealer grocer and service station operator announces candidacy for Precinct No 3 County Commissioner in Somervell County subject to Democratic Primaries He says he is a native longtime resident businessman and will spend time to serve the precinct and county and plans to meet every citizen before the May primary asking for votes and support
National Weather Service observer Robert Mack reports no moisture this year and dry pastures raise fire risk. Temperatures ranged from seven degrees Thursday to seventy degrees Saturday as he presents the weekly Glen Rose area forecast and conditions.
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