Somervell County Courts Tax Plan Draws Church Camp Criticism
In Somervell County the Commissioners' Court voted to place church properties on the tax roll except buildings and parsonages. Leaders of three county church camps oppose the move, citing tax questions for nonprofits. The piece notes broader tensions over tax exemptions and fundraising for underprivileged children, then reports on local visits and a Corley family reunion at Oakdale Park.
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Somervell County
al DeValle
Chicago
Ill
Oakdale Park
Alton May
O. A. Corley
Corley
Park
Somervell
U.S. Supreme Court
Temple Summers
Lyle E. Eckley
West Texas
The
Church of the Nazarene
Black Panthers
Jack Mills
First Baptist Church
Tarrant Baptist Association
Rock Creek
Mills
Oran Page
Baptist Standard
Morgan Garrett
Cleburne
United Methodist Church
United
Methodist Church
Supreme Court
Eckley
Circle T Council
Girl Scouts of America
Summers
Glen Rose
Page
Tarrant Baptist Camp
Three Day Trade Day Planned This Week at High Way 67
The fourth and regular Third Monday Trades Day Sale will start at the agriculture building on High way 67 at noon Saturday. Saturday 1 to 9 pm, Sunday 1 to 6 pm, Monday 8 am to 6 pm. Glen Rose FFA Chapter sponsors Saturday and Monday sessions, FFA Dad's Club sponsors Sunday. Dealers from a wide area expected to attend with wares from mules to farm machinery.
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Highway 67
Bill Cowan
Glen Rose
FFA
Dad’s Club
Cowan
4 H Riding Club Hosts July Swim Night at Oakdale Park
Tickets on sale for a club swim party at Oakdale Park July 26 from 10 p.m. to midnight with a $1 admission. Proceeds help defray expenses and organize an adult 4 H Riding Club. contact a member if not reached.
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Oakdale Park
Baptist Youths Visit Six Flags With Chaperones
Twenty five youths from First Baptist Church traveled to Six Flags on Saturday with guests including Mr and Mrs Wilburn Walker Mr and Mrs Buck Bridewell Bill Miller Anita Wood and Sandy Harris of Palacious accompanying the group indicates a church outing with adults supervising.
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First Baptist Church
Six Flags
Wilburn Walker
Buck Bridewell
Bill Miller
Anita Wood
Sandy Harris
Palacious
Heat Wave Continues Into Mid July With Record Highs
Blistering sun and cloudless skies push area temps above 100 daily for 14 days starting July 1. Highs hit 105 on July 11 and 12, matching the prior peak on June 19. No measurable rain, as temperatures persist with no relief in sight. Data from U S Weather Bureau records by T J Davis for the first 14 days of July.
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U.S
First Baptist Church of Glen Rose 90 Years Old
The First Baptist Church of Glen Rose marked its 90th anniversary. Founded July 15, 1879 as the town’s first church, it began in a one room school and grew under 37 pastors. The present building was completed in 1956.
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First Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Glen Rose
R. H. Whitehead
Baptist College
Grace Parvin
A. W. Jarrell
J. N. Chandler
Whitehead
Bowman
George Knott
Joe Montgomery
John Campbell
J. N. Montgomery
Elizabeth Fuller
Nannie Fuller
Phenie Fuller
Nell Booker
Former Rock Creek pastor buried in Fort Worth funeral
Funeral services were held in Fort Worth for Thurman Bailey a former Rock Creek Baptist Church pastor and retired school teacher who died in a local hospital. Survivors include two sons Neal and Clement Bailey both of Fort Worth.
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Rock Creek
Fort Worth
Thurman Bailey
Rainbow Church Revival and Homecoming Dedication Set
Rainbow Baptist Church schedules a summer revival July 20 to 27 with nightly services at 8 00 led by Rev. C Edward Shipman and a Homecoming July 27 for the dedication of a new education building including a kitchen library nursery office and banquet area The church also plans paving of the parking area and a noon dinner after morning services.
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the Rainbow Baptist Church
C. Edward Shipman
Shipman
FFA Boys Attend Annual Meeting in Fort Worth
Ten Glen Rose Future Farmers of America members and Advisor W B Cowan travel to Fort Worth for the State FFA convention July 16 to 18. Shackelford serves as voting delegate Ratliff as alternate with a talent team of West Parker Moore Hancock May and Chambers. Cowan will judge state public speaking at the event.
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Glen Rose Future Farmers of America
W. B. Cowan
Fort Worth
FFA
Danny Thompson
Larry Shackelford
Jerry Ratliff
Mike Lewellen
Larry van Winkle
Don Davis
Paul Sparks
Tommy O'Neal
Shackelford
Ratliff
Bobby West
John Parker
Jackie Moore
Jerry Hancock
Scott May
Randy Chambers
Thrift Store Adopts Summer Hours
Ladies of the Woman's Society of Christian Service announce summer hours for the Thrift Store. On Tuesdays the shop will open 8 to 12 this summer, and Saturdays stay 9 to 4.
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Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Amendments on Tax Exemption and Welfare Aid in Texas
Analysis of two proposed Texas constitutional amendments: exempt non profit water supply corporations from ad valorem taxes and raise state welfare aid ceiling to 80 million dollars. Proponents urge benefits for water resources and broader aid. opponents warn of tax base loss and higher future costs.
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Texas
State Department of Public Welfare
Repair Plans For Somervell County Courthouse
During the Somervell County Commissioners Court meeting Judge Temple Summers proposed extensive interior repairs and remodeling for the courthouse. He urged cost estimates, including a complete rewiring, lowered ceilings, leveled and tiled floors, and paneled offices to improve maintenance and appearance. Figures will be reviewed at the August meeting.
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Somervell County
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Jack McCarty
Texas Methodist and
Caeser
God
Nix
Rainbow Church
W. B
Bill) Cowan
Glen Rose High School
College Station
Texas A&m
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