De Cordova Bend Dam Planning Grant Approved
The Community Facilities Division of the Housing and Home Finance Agency approved a $140,000 advance to the Brazos River Authority to finish preliminary planning and surveying for the De Cordova Bend Dam and power house site on the Brazos River in Hood County near Somervell County. Planning should finish by year end 1962 with construction possible in 1963 if cost estimates stay within the $19 million budget. Amberson Engineering Co. of New York and Houston handles the early planning.
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de Cordova Bend
Community Facilities Division
The
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Brazos River
Ressman Olin E. Teague
Ralph Yarborough
Teague
Brazos
R. D. Collins
BRA
Waco
Amberson Engineering Co
New York
Houston
Group of Irving youths pictured by Winston B Lucas Studios
A set of Irving youngsters photographed by Winston B Lucas Studios features Sammie Orr Jan Kay and Bob Gibson John Wesley Goldsmith Tony Barnett Timothy White and Corine in a family portrait series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston B. Lucas Studios
Irving
Sammie Orr
Bill Orr
Jan
Kay
Bob Gibson
Kenneth Gibson
John Wesley Goldsmith
Johnny Goldsmith
Tony Barnett
Billy Barnett
Timothy White
Reece
Juanita White
Corine
Hamic Family Reunion Planned for July 22
The eleventh annual Hamic reunion will be observed Sunday July 22 in Glen Rose at Earp Park. Activities begin with a morning gathering followed by a basket lunch at noon under the tabernacle. All friends are cordially invited.
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Hamic
Glen Rose
Earp Park
Tabernacle
Prayer for Workers and Daily Labor Blessing
A devotional verse prays to God for guidance in labor and daily bread. It honors workers and asks for kindness toward those who toil, invoking scriptural blessing and humble supplication.
Correction on Round-Up Parade Rider Honors
The Round-Up Parade honored Kenna Kay Miller as an outstanding rider after an earlier report misidentified her as her sister Mitzi.
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Kenna Kay Miller
Mitzi
Suzanne Adams Honored With Wedding Shower
Miss Suzanne Adams bride elect of Mr. David Rush Carter was honored with a wedding shower on Sunday June 24 1962 hosted by Mrs. Paul Tudor and Mrs. Lane Hardcastle. Coral and white decor featured a white grosgrain taffeta wedding book and a coral fruit punch bell centerpiece. Out of town guests included Mrs. Archie Brown Mrs. E J Brandt Mrs Florence Staton Mrs Tom McKinney Mrs Tommy Kobeck Mrs I C Mason and Mrs Jack W Carter mother of the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne Adams
David Rush Carter
Paul Tudor
Lane Hardcastle
Archie Brown
E. J. Brandt
Dallas
Florence Staton
Tom McKinney
Mesquite
Tommy Kobeck
Ft. Worth
I. C. Mason
Grapevine
Jack W. Carter
Grand Prairie
Oral Polio Vaccine Day Planned in Somervell County
On Sunday July 29 the oral polio vaccine will be available at the High School Library from 12 noon to 5 pm in Somervell County and nearby counties Johnson and Tarrant. The shot is free if the 25 cent charge cannot be paid. The program is funded by two county doctors and urges all six weeks old and older to take the vaccine.
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Somervell
Johnson
Tarrant
Fort Worth
Cleburne
Somervell Co
Chamber urges new enterprise in Glen Rose area
Glen Rose Somervell Chamber of Commerce on July 17 passed resolutions to recapture tourist trade. A survey will gauge forming Somervell County Historical Society and marker programs. Committees study historic markers golf courses gun club firing range brochures. Local investment urged to develop private recreational facilities. Glen Rose touted as a natural recreational center.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Glen Rose - Somervell
C. D. Hatler
Glen Rose
Jerre Deason
Ann Moss
Texas Highway Department
Hospital News Roster at Marks-English Hospital
A Thursday July 19 hospital news list includes Mrs. W. P. Everitt W. T. Mann Mrs. C. E. Martin Miss Oleta Wilson Mrs. Willis Davis Sr Mrs. W. F. Martin Mr. Andy Polac C. J. Johnson J. F. Lancaster Dan Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marks-English Hospital
W. P. Everitt
W. T. Mann
C. E. Martin
Oleta Wilson
Willis Davis, Sr
W. F. Martin
Andy Polac
C. J. Johnson
J. F. Lancaster
Dan Boone
Claude McIntire Hospitalized After July Surgery
Claude McIntire of Nemo underwent surgery Tuesday July 17 at St. Joseph Hospital in Ft. Worth. He is listed in Room 463.
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Claude McIntire
St. Joseph Hospital
Ft. Worth
Burns Son Falls From Bleachers Injuring Both Arms
James Burns, son of Mr and Mrs Troy Burns, fell from the bleachers at the baseball field last Thursday night and suffered fractures in both arms with the right arm broken in two places.
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James Burns
Troy Burns
Thank you for the hospital kindness from Alex Riddle
A heartfelt thanks to everyone for the cards flowers visits gifts and kindness during my hospital stay. I am grateful for the support and thoughtfulness shown by friends and family.
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Alex Riddle
Tinnin Family Weekends Visit Petersburg and Floydada
The J. B. Tinnin family spent the weekend in Petersburg and Floydada visiting their children and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Tinnin
Petersburg
Floydada
Regular Bookmobile Service Starts August 4
Enthusiastic crowds helped inaugurate the Somervell County Bookmobile service. The red and white library on wheels will visit each community every three weeks as a free public library, with local input guiding future library options after the free period.
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Somervell Co
Commissioners Court
Armstrong 62 Veteran World War I Dies at Home
Paul M. Armstrong 62 died Tuesday at his home 1612 Van Zandt Rd after returning from Veterans Hospital. Born Sept 12 1899 in Kokomo Indiana he came to Texas 40 years ago and married Mary Stewart Oct 13 1923. WWI veteran private in 314th Salvage Unit buried Squaw Creek Cemetery. survivors include wife four sons and three grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.
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Paul M
Rip) Armstrong
van Zandt Rd
Paul Armstrong
Kokomo
Ind
Texas
Mary Stewart
France
314Th
Bordeaux
Floyd Reynolds
Bill Pruitt
S. L. Mann, Jr
8. E. Crabtree
Gordon Whitworth
Little League Schedule Second Half
The schedule lists July matchups for the second half. Games include Cardinals versus Braves, Giants versus Dodgers, Giants against Braves, Cardinals against Dodgers, Cardinals versus Giants, and Dodgers versus Braves. A playoff between first and second half winners is set for July 30.
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Cardinals
Braves
Giants
Dodgers
Glen Rose Public Schools 176-day 1962-63 calendar
The proposed 1962-63 school calendar for Glen Rose Public Schools lists: August 29-31 and August 30-31 for registrations and faculty meetings. September 3 Labor Day. September 4 first full day of classes. November 5 teacher workshop. Thanksgiving holidays November 22-23. December 21 last day before Christmas. January 2 resume. January 18 end first semester. March 15 tentative FFA and FHA holiday. April 12 and 15 Easter holidays. May 23 last day of classes. Total instructional days: 176.
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Glen Rose
F.F.A
F.H.A
Somervell County Leads in Screwworm Eradication Effort
The Screwworm Eradication Program reports 2 112 19 contributed by 155 Somervell County farmers and ranchers to the Animal Health Research fund with Somervell scoring 70 percent. Hood 58 percent Bosque 48 Erath 39 and Johnson 20 percent followed. Local Sec Treas Jack Bridges Jr commends chairs Sid Mimms Jim Turner Buck Bridewell Kelley Lewellen Glen Cox Earl T Royal M G McConal Earl Cavasos Johnnie Robertson Lloyd Wirt for their efforts. County Agent Doyle Cooper and teacher Bil Cowan praise science helping to control the costly parasite. The program aims to eradicate the screw worm in the county within a few years.
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Somervell County
Hood
Bosque
Erath
Johnson County
Jack Bridges
Sec.-Treas
Sid Mimms
Jim Turner
Buck Bridewell
Kelley Lewellen
Glen Cox
Earl T. Royal
M. G. McConal
Earl Cavasos
Johnnie Robertson
Lloyd Wirt
Somervell
Doyle Cooper
Bil Cowan
Baby Scotty Lane Tudor Born at Cleburne Memorial Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tudor announce the birth of a son named Scotty Lane on Sunday July 15 at 2 41 p.m. in Cleburne Memorial Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces. Grandparents are E O Tudor of Fort Worth and Lane Hardcastle of Glen Rose.
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Paul Tudor
Cleburne Memorial Hospital
Scotty Lane
E. O. Tudor
Ft. Worth
Lane Hardcastle
Glen Rose
Tutti Cainans Church of Christ Gospel Meeting
A gospel meeting at the Tutti Cainans Church of Christ is scheduled for July 22 through July 29. Local members invite neighbors to attend nightly services and religious programs each evening.
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Church of Christ Gospel Meeting
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Larry Orr
Childen
Jeff Lett
Jim Lett
Matthew
Hospital News
Oden
Rock Creek
Nemo
Post Office
Raymond Stewarts
Sta
Paul M. Armstrong
Kelly
W. C. Kelly Place
Petsond
Jnvesent
Herbert Tidwell
Harlan Tidwell
Lila Tidwell
Edmond Scarborough
Greg
Mae Scarboough
Robert
Eula Locke
S. P. Martin
S. M. Knott
J. P. Reed
Ila
Marie Chandler
Graden Beasley
J. M. Knott
van L. Ely
Hubert Umphress
J. B. Anderson
Maudie Baccus
Rhonda Underwood
Lee Kelly
Kate Hall
Hattie Hall
Bill Kelly
Edwin LaLone
Jerry Anderson
Richard Barton
Mexia
Marie Barnard
James Barnard
Marcel de Vall
Chris Baccus
Acton
Irene Swaim
Leona Slaughter
Artie Nix
Tolar
Hamilton
Delia Kelly
Mike Kelly
Granbury
Cap Kelly
Ray
Pete Kelley
Houma
Ray Kelly
Long View
J. B. Sanderson
Paluxy
J. Rice Finley
Walter Carlisle
Glen
Venus
Vickie Gilbreth
Allie Finley
Roxie Parker
Mineola Givens
Nannie Love
Cyrus Kelly
Herman Locke
Paul
Glen Rose, Texas
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