Washington letters warn of rush to space era and missile gap
Olin Teague notes a January flu hit his office delaying his weekly newsletter. He argues the 1960s demand bold leadership, cites leaders from Churchill to De Gaulle, and warns the US must close the missile gap and boost spending to win the cold war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Space
Winston Churchhill
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
George C. Marshall
Free World
Free State
Western Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Nehru
France
de Gaulle
Great Britain
Netherlands
Dienbienphu
Djakarta
Nicosa
Algiers
Cairo
Republic of Egypt
Republic of Guinea
Lebanon
Sudan
Pakistan
Burma
Russia
Ridgway
Gavin
Taylor
Ferguson to retire from District Attorney post
James E. Ferguson announces he will not seek re election as District Attorney for Johnson and Somervell counties and plans to open a general law practice in Cleburne after his term ends. He expresses appreciation to newspapers radio jurors witnesses and law enforcement for their cooperation during eight years in public office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ferguson
Johnson and
Somervell
Cleburne
James E. Ferguson
Telephone Company Seeks Help During Storm Season
Gerald Pevehouse district manager warns late winter and spring storms damage equipment and disrupt service. He urges residents to report fallen trees and branches near lines and says crews will quickly repair damaged poles wires and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Pevehouse
Pevehouse
Telephone Company
Glen Rose Girls Lead District Battling Toward Title
The Glen Rose girls remain unbeaten in district play after a 41 21 win over Clifton last Tuesday. A win at Midway tonight would push them toward the district crown as the season halves with Glen Rose atop the standings. Clifton and Midway trail with mixed records. The Glen Rose boys fell to Clifton 57 16 Tuesday.
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Glen Rose
Clifton
Midway
Connally
Walnut Springs
Granbury
Paul Schuelke
Glen Rose Boys
Clifton Boys
Miss Orr and Mr Hardodge to Wed Tonight
The First Baptist Church sanctuary hosts the wedding of Miss Sue Orr and Harold Hardodge tonight at eight o clock. Miss Orr is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Orr and the bridegroom hails from Fort Wayne Indiana. Rev Joe English will officiate and all are invited to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Sue Orr
Harold Hardodge
Miss Orr
Sam Orr
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Joe English
E J Pomp Norman Seeks Re election As Precinct 1 Commissioner
E J Pomp Norman announces candidacy for a second term as Precinct 1 County Commissioner. He says he has run the county affairs fairly without favor and asks for continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Pomp
Norman
School Board Rejects Insurance Settlement After Fire Losses
The School Board rejected a 42 462 38 offer from adjusters to settle fire loss claims for the high school gym and contents. Talks to continue as assessments by Malone Construction Co of Waco and Stuart Construction Co of Cleburne show totals around 64 769 88 and 53 654 07 after depreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone Construction Co
Waco
TOS
Stuart Construction Co
Cleburne
ASORE
Speck Strawn Announces Candidacy for Sheriff in Somervell
C M Speck Strawn announces for Sheriff Tax Assessor-Collector of Somervell County seeking Democratic Primary on May 7. He cites roots in Archer City and Midland Odessa oil fields, nine years in the county, three years as heavy road equipment operator, and one year on Glen Rose School Board. He vows full time dedication and personal voter outreach.
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Somervell County
Archer City
Archer County
Texas
West Texas
Midland
Odessa
Reed Roller Bit Co
Glen Rose
C. M
Strawn
Moody Booker Admitted At Marlin Veterans Hospital
Moody Booker entered the Veterans Hospital in Marlin last Friday. His address lists Moody Booker in Marlin Texas.
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Moody Booker
Veterans Hospital
Marlin
Texas
County Crime Report Shows 114 Felony Cases Filed
Over three years 114 felonies were filed with 81 disposed. Misdemeanors total 198 with 165 disposed. The list adds counts for burglary theft arson forgery embezzlement DWI and other offenses with varying disposal totals in District and County Courts. Note many entries report full disposition totals.
Children’s Photographer to Be Here in Glen Rose
Winston B. Lucas of Irving will be at Hunter's Jewelry and Appliance Store in Glen Rose next Tuesday February 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lucas, an outstanding photographer, offers to take child portraits and gifts each visitor a 5x6 inch desk calendar with their child's picture.
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Winston B. Lucas
Irving
Glen Rose
Hunter’s Jewelry and
Lucas
Mrs Lucy McIntire Dies After Long Illness at 85 in Nemo
Mrs Lucy McIntire 85 of Nemo died Sunday after a long illness in the local hospital. She was married to Lonnie McIntire in 1893 at Brazos Point and lived in Nemo most of her life. Survived by son Claude of Nemo daughters Hazel Faulkner of Dallas Viola Sandlin of Nemo brothers S J Roberts Nemo and H M Roberts Cleburne Rte 1 three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral 2 30 PM Monday at New Prospect Baptist Church Nemo with Rev D D Simpson and Rev Ike Hargrove officiating. Burial Georges Creek Cemetery Crosier Peary son funeral home in charge.
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Lucy McIntire
Nemo
W. H. Roberts
Lonnie McIntire
Brazos Point
Claude MelIntire
Hazel Faulkener
Dallas
Viola Sandlin
S.J. Roberts
H. M. Roberts
Cleburne
Rte. 1
New Prospect Baptist Church
D. D. Simpson
Ike Hargrove
Georges Creek
Crosier - Peareson Funeral Home
Loyd Wirt Seeks Re Election As Precinct 8 Commissioner
Loyd Wirt announces his candidacy for a second term as Precinct 8 Commissioner. He thanks precinct and county citizens for their cooperation and sincerely solicits continued support.
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Loyd Wirt
Wirt
Political Announcements for May 7 Democratic Primary
Announces candidates for Congress Olin E Teague Representative 61st District J E Ward District Attorney Glyndon Hague Sheriff Paul Bone second term C M Speck Strawn Commissioner Pr 1 Kenneth Miller E J Pomp Norman Commissioner Pr 8 Loyd Wirt Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Co M Tidwell Word also notes the death of Mrs Humphrey of Van Alstyne, mother of Mrs A L Hooker of Granbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Olin E. Teague
Paul Bone
C. M
Strawn
Humphrey
van Alstyne
A. L. Hooker
Granbury
High School Basketball Schedule 1959 60
The schedule lists games for the 1959 60 season with dates and sites including Midway Grandview Connally Itasca and Clifton. Home and away designations indicate locations in January and February.
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Midway
Grandview
Connally
Itasca
Clifton
School census forms to be mailed to first graders
Parents of first grade pupils will soon receive census blanks by mail or call 79 if not yet received. The notice advises guardians to respond for the next year’s census.
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Washington
Olin Teague
Pacific
Science and Astronautics Committee
Mr. Hardodge
E. J
Pomp) Norman
Mrs. Knowizis Oats
Tiny Oats
J. Flivakeston Barley
High School
Mrs
Precinct 3
Legislative
J. E. Ward
Glyndon Hague
Kenneth Miller
Pomp
FOR Justice OF Peace
Co. M. Tidwell
Wnational — Bank
Glen Rose, Texas
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