Summer baseball program starts Monday
The Summer Recreational Program begins Monday night with older boys softball and 13 and under Little League baseball supervised by Coach Willingham. Sponsored by the school and Optimist Club, with a named committee. Games start at 7:30 and run 1 hour 15 minutes with 15 minutes between games. Admission 25 cents adults, kids free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coach Willingham
Optimist Club
Mac McConal
George Day
Bill Brewer
Griff McConal
James Willingham
Eighth Grade Austin Trip Recalled By Local School
Eighth graders journeyed to Austin on Thursday May 23 traveling with six mothers and two teachers. They toured the University of Texas Capitol and State Treasury vault holding bonds worth 250 million dollars, plus a stop at Piccadilly Cafeteria and Kress store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Sexton
Bruce
Marks
Howeth
Voss
King
West
Clary
Glen Rose
Lampasas
University of Texas
University
Piccadilly
Kress Five and
Ten Cent
Capitol
State Treasury
Texas
Park
Belton
Jeanne Sexton
Laura Sego
Card of Thanks for John D. Seale Sr
The Seale family expresses gratitude for sympathy and floral offerings after the death of John D. Seale Sr. Mr and Mrs Herd Seale thank those who sent condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Seale
Herd Seale
FFA PROJECT NOTES on County Youth Agricultural Program
Harry Gordon becomes first to repay sponsor under Chamber of Commerce County Youth Agricultural Program. Gifts and sponsorships involve Duroc gilts, Jersey heifers, registered pigs, and calves with Marks-English Clinic, Priscilla Eddy, Bobby Morris, and local youths in Somervell County. Barry Stewart feeds a second calf black Angus steer on his project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gordon
Chamber of Commerce County
Harry
Glen Rose Reporter
Bob Morris
Marks English Clinic
Priscilla Eddy
Priscilla
Marks-English Clinic
J. O
Bob) Pruitt, Jr
Richard McNeil
Charlie Watts
Billy Brewer
Sid Mimms
Johnnie Griffin
Somervell County
Barry Stewart
Barry
Honor Rolls Announced for Glen Rose Schools
Glen Rose Schools released honor rolls for the final six weeks under Superintendent J. M. McCroskey. The lists include many students from Grades 1 2 and 8 achieving all A grades, plus high achievers in Grades 4 5 6 7 and 8 with above 90s, and several in high school with top marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rose
J. M. McCroskey
Carl Lynn Ernst
Billy Ray Walker
Bob White
Charles Kelley
Kathy Wren Eddy
Judith Marks
Ann Lou Wood
Cathy Ellen Keller
Denise Willis
William Gartrell
Karen Lee King
Shirley Underwood
Sereta Stewart
Jeanne McDonough
Linda Thompson
Hank Pruitt
Lanell Hunter
Suzann Brewer
Jan Scales
Mark Eakin
Coke Gibbs
John Hewlett
Brenda Buzan
Gary Marks
Martha Milling
Tim Nabors
Bennie Ray Nickell
Kay Annette Shackelford
Kay Voss
Sherry Rhoades
Linda Sue Watts
Donna Hawkins
Mitzi Miller
Rebecca Whitt
David O’neal
John Shackelford
Peggy Hunter
Mary Ann Strawn
Kathie Simmons
Lovella Rhodes
Brenda Sue Evans
Phyllis Bruce
Kenneth Williams
Faith Milling
Patricia Hawkins
Judith Ivy
Sandra Barnes
Barbara Coker
Ronald Hawkins
Diane Harper
Philip Jones
Eldon Rhoades
Richard Wayne Sexton
Nathan Hawkins
Royce Nickell
Warren Underwood
Don Whitworth
Laura Hewlett
Sandra Walker
Eva Jo Weedon
Darlene Harper
Lester Spinks
Donna Willis
Betty Ann
Royce Stacy
Wanona Taylor
Vancine Wiggins
Geraldine West
Ted Armstrong
Barbara Thompson
Henry Jones
Richard McNeil
Bob Morris
Fran Sue Riddle
Barry Stewart
Charlotte Thomas
Wanda Cross
Joyce Armstrong
Linda Layne
Pat Morrow
Margaret Meaders
George Stout
Clara Winston
Betty McIntire
Wilie Hart
Bud Cooper
Carolyn Bohannan
Janice Early
Barbara Jo Cook
Janette Eddy
Betty Ann Martin
Louella Bivens
Verlyn Lee
The Bible as Guide to Upright Living
Everyday Living highlights the Bible as the supreme book guiding honest living and daily conduct. It praises helpful, open-hearted people and cites Scripture urging integrity, truth, and respect for neighbors.
Mrs Prine Named Guardian in Smith Case
Mrs. Ethel Prine, sister of Mrs. Della Smith, was granted guardianship of Mrs. Smith by the 18th District Court. A jury of twelve found Mrs. Smith incapable of managing her affairs. Prine replaces A A Pruitt as administrator of the Dan Smith estate, which remains undisturbed in value, with litigation ongoing since Dan Smith’s July 1956 death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Prine
Della Smith
Smith Given 4 Years In Insurance Swindle Case
Farley DeShong Smith, 37, was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary by 18th District Court on Monday. The term runs concurrent with 12 years he has already received in other counties after being charged with taking 56 dollars from an elderly Somerville couple in an insurance swindle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley DeShong Smith
18Th District Court
Smith
Somervell
4-H Essay Winners and Sears Gifts
The Extension Service contest honors 4-H boys and girls Charlotte Wood Jesse Pruitt Lemuel Bivens Roy Noack Steve Omelon Bill Miller Loyd Wirt Jr and Douglas Harris. They vie for a 30 prize in the county show this fall with a chance at 100 in the Dallas area show. A spring litter contest offers another shot at up to 150. Somerville County programs earlier yielded 216 in prizes and 135 spent on gifts and swine bloodline improvements, the largest county total on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Extension Service
Charlotte Wood
Jesse Pruitt
Lemuel Bivens
Roy Noack
Steve Omelon
Bill Miller
Loyd Wirt, Jr
Douglas Harris
Dallas
Doyle Cooper
Somervell County
Sears Foundation
Porter couple return from Baptist Convention in Chicago
Rev and Mrs Lee Porter returned from Chicago where they attended the Baptist Convention, sharing news of the trip and religious events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Porter
Chicago
Fragmentary Biblical Reflection
The readable text cites moral guidance about honesty and justice, noting that those who do these things shall not be moved. It ends with a call to do what is good and profitable for people, referencing questions and answers as didactic examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louella Givens
Verlyn
Stansifer
Gene Williams Receives Five Year Suspended Sentence
An 18th District Court jury imposed a five year suspended term on Gene Williams for misappropriating 6041.93 of Glen Rose Independent School District funds during late 1956. Williams, 33, served as Deputy Sheriff Tax Assessor Collector and pled guilty to diverting school and county funds with $2000 repaid prior to sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Williams
Williams
Glen Rose Independent School District
Grace Williams
Chester Bright
J. D. Spinks
Lynn Keller
Tobe Mullins
W. C. Allen
Gene Lynch
Vance Wiggins
Buck Martin
Johnnie Robertson
John Shackelford
Allen Underwood
Bill Mimms
Allen
Ant Newman
Robert Boyd
First National Bank
Supt. of
J. M. McCroskey
R. D. English
Certified Public
English
Jim Ferguson
Ferguson
Commissioners Court
Glen Rose vs Goat Neck Baseball Game Sunday
The Glen Rose baseball team hosts Goat Neck at 2 p.m. Sunday with free admission. Local fans are invited to attend this non ticketed game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rose
Goat Neck
Patricia Ann Mc Coy to wed C. H. May Jr on June 9
Mr and Mrs Houston Mc Coy announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Patricia Ann to C H May Jr The wedding is set for Sunday June 9 at 2 00 PM at the Reece Prairie Baptist Church Rt 1 Burleson.
Westmoreland and Lemens Bride in Glen Rose Ceremony
Camille Westmoreland daughter of Mr and Mrs Andy Palnac of Walnut Springs wed O Z Lemens of Glen Rose on June 1 at her parents home Rev Polnac officiated with Harras Bohannan singing I Love You Truly The couple will reside in Glen Rose after a short wedding trip Attendants and out of town guests listed in attendance context
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille Westmoreland
Andy Palnac
Walnut Springs
O. Z. Lemens
Glen Rose
Bill Lemens
Polnac
Weatherford
Harras Bohannan
Earl New McKinney
Elis Benham
Ed Palnac
de Leon
Dwayne
Ft. Worth
Neal Dismuke
Meridian
A. C. Palnac
George Smith
Fort Worth
Boy for Bill Riddle Billie Lee born May 27 weighs 6 lb 4 oz
Mr and Mrs Bill Riddle announce the birth of their son Billie Lee on Tuesday May 27. He weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces at birth. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wallace Mc Pherson and Mr and Mrs W W Riddle of Nemo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Riddle
Billie Lee
Wallace McPherson
W. W. Riddle
Nemo
Mrs Nowlin Celebrates Birthday With Family Visit
Mrs. W. D. Nowlin celebrated her birthday with her family from Coleman Glen Rose and Eagle Mountain Lake. Siblings Mrs Johnston and Mrs Hatchett joined, along with Jimmy Nowlin Marilyn Ruth and W. W. Lechner. A group of children sang and presented beads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Nowlin
Mrs. Johnston
Hatchett
Jimmy Nowlins
Marilyn Ruth
Coleman
W. W. Lechner
Marie Nowlin
Eagle Mountain Lake
Glen Rose
Cotton Oldham Suffered Eye Injury While Operating Farm Equipment
Cotton Oldham was struck in the eye by a rock last week while using farm equipment, resulting in a painful injury. The incident occurred during routine work on his farm, and medical attention was sought to treat the eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Oldham
Fred Echols Improves After Surgery in Cleburne Hospital
Report indicates Fred Echols is improving following surgery at a hospital in Cleburne. No complications noted and physicians expect a steady recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Echols
Cleburne Hospital
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Kelly’s Humble
Aston Lego
Bank
Tillman
Methodist Corner
Weedon
L. C. Bivens
Loretha
Leroy
Louella
FFA
By. A. D. Wood
Miss Patricia McCoy
Mrs. Westmoreland
Bride OF
Boy
Bill Riddles
Mrs. Nowlin
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