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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
1
A collection of sayings and quips on effort, fate, and individual value contrasts with praise for ice cream as a healthier habit. The piece notes Americans consuming vast ice cream in 1988 and urges its growth to aid farmers, while discussing press freedom, public sentiment, and growth connected to local resources and advertising.
The Dallas YWCA Tres Rios Camp launches on Wednesday June 12 marking the start of a continuous teenage camp through August 21. Miss Mary Elizabeth Sturtavant of Dallas leads while Miss Olive Faye Trimble of Glen Rose serves as dramatics counselor.
The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago offers tuition free training with about 40 000 students since its 54 year history. Graduates serve as pastors teachers educators and missionaries in 70 foreign countries. Last year 3 000 attended day and evening schools and 14 000 enrolled in the correspondence program. Illus catalog available by mail from 153 Institute Place Chicago.
Mrs. J. W. Earp died May 15 in Dallas after several months illness. She had been in poor health five years and was mother of Dr. Earl Earp of Glen Rose. Longtime Morgan Mill resident, she died while living with her daughter Mrs. R. A. Long. Interment in Morgan Mill cemetery.
Information from the State Superintendent of Schools shows Somervell county receiving 8117 in equalization aid for 1939 40. Salaries have 6223 paid in full and 75 percent of the 1884 transportation aid has been distributed. Tuition figures await applications at the office.
Work was completed late in the week on installing an air conditioning unit at Corner Drug Store. This follows several weeks of improvements including remodeling the exterior and other enhancements.
The State Welfare Department will hold an area meeting at Oakdale Park Glen Rose on Saturday and Sunday June 8 and 9. Miss Lora Lilly Somervell county worker notes about 25 out of town attendees and nine counties in the area namely Somervell Lampasas Bosque Comanche Hamilton Hood Mills Erath and Coryell.
Sabinal resident Jack Woodley was a weekend guest of Miss Nelvis Sandlin, sharing time at her home and social events.
A WPA survey in Somervell County near Glen Rose uncovers giant sauropod tracks larger than any previously known. The Paluxy River bed in Texas reveals several trails, with a 54 by 49 inch print, as researchers from University of Texas and American Museum of Natural History plan further removals for display and study.
Former Governor Dan Moody weighs a late campaign run as speculation swirls over his candidacy. Moody’s long career and knotty ties to the Teer case color Texas political talk while supporters tout his record and critics question oil litigation ties.
The Rev. S. W. Hutton registrar of Texas Christian College Ft Worth will preach at the Christian Church Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. He will also preach at Walnut Springs Sunday morning at 11 o'clock.
Bill Red Roden, local golf expert, lost 5 and 4 to Earl Stewart Jr of Dallas after winning his first two matches in the Cleburne tournament. Mrs Roxie Parker visits son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Russell Leach in Amarillo.
Seventy five young women from Texas and Oklahoma with 28 leaders attend the Girl Reserve Conference of the Southwest region at the YWCA camp from June 2 to June 9. Dallas director Miss Mary Elizabeth Sturtevant oversees leadership training for delegates and officers. Local helpers include Mesdames Whittington Mimms and O’Neal and Misses Dismukes and Robertson.
The paper advertises a limited time discount for new and existing subscribers. Six month rates vary by distance from Glen Rose with 50 cents for local readers within 50 miles and 75 cents for those farther away. The 33 1-3 percent saving applies through Saturday noon June 15.
Ernest O. Thompson, railroad commissioner, declares he will run for governor. He pitches a 14 point platform including a nickel oil tax to fund social security obligations, opposes any sales tax, creates an oil and gas commission, and advances soil conservation, license fee cuts, and free registration for the poll tax. He plans to donate three months of salary to the old age pension fund and keep working in Austin when not on the railroad job.
Roden's Pharmacy added a sterilizing cabinet this week to sanitize glasses and spoons at 160 degrees for three minutes or longer. Mr. Roden says the unit improves public service and meets national, state, and local health standards.
A wooden awning was completed this week at the front of Don Hill's store providing sun protection and enhancing the appearance of the square. The Reporter notes the addition as a positive improvement for the storefront and area.
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