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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1960
Page
1
J. E. Ward wins the State Representative race as 591 voters cast ballots. In the same election, 519 voters from the county participated in the Court of Criminal Appeals judge statewide contest.
Representative J. E. Ward secured about a two to one victory across three counties. Ward led Hood and Somervell with clear margins and carried all but five boxes in Johnson. In Hood he outpolled Casey 1395 to 659. in Somervell 548 to 43. In Johnson County Ward 2781 Casey 1767. McDonald defeated Davidson for Court of Criminal Appeals with 380,687 to 346,413 statewide, and in Somervell County McDonald led 292 to 227. Box voting in Somervell County noted.
W B Cowan Glen Rose Vocational Agriculture teacher is named among ten teachers chosen by Dr J W Edgar to help plan the statewide In Service Vocational Agriculture Teachers Workshop in Corpus Christi this August. He left for Austin June 9 to join a committee meeting and will represent about 90 teachers of Area 8. Ronald Sexton buys outstanding registered Jersey heifer from Cecil Mercer and plans to show in Somervell County events. Larry Cowan also purchases a grade Jersey heifer and will join 4-H activities in September.
Mr and Mrs L G Tillman are spending this week at Port Isabel for a vacation. They plan sightseeing outings and relaxation by the shore.
Dr and Mrs Roger Marks and their children Judy Candy Warren and Gary are spending three weeks in California for a vacation.
Army Specialist Joseph W. Nystel 26 son of T C Nystel Glen Rose was assigned as a medical panelstory specialist at Tripler U S Army Hospital Honolulu Hawaii He entered the Army in August 1956 and was last stationed at Ft George G Meade Md Joe is a 1955 graduate of Glen Rose High School.
Mr and Mrs Joe Smith hosted visitors last week Rev Oran Smith and family from Knox City Mrs Virginia Grizman and family from Eileen Wayne and Emma Ruth Smith from Dallas and J Russell Smith from Eagle Pass en route to Commerce
J Russell Smith a science teacher from Eagle Pass Texas and author of Teaching a Unit in Astronomy Grades 1 9 has accepted a summer position at East Texas State College Commerce to teach Astronomy for public school teachers ETSC builds an earth sciences division and Smith will assist planning equipment purchases for a strong astronomy program Smith was appointed to the National Science Teachers Association committee on evaluating teaching aids.
Mr and Mrs W C Kelley and Mrs Hazel LaLone and Eddy of Cleburne return from a ten day vacation in Houma Louisiana visiting their sons Cap Lee and Pete and a brother L H Kelley and wife. They report a wonderful time. Cyrus says the fish were not biting too good.
The Kelly Family Reunion returns to the W. C. Kelley residence this year on July 4. All relatives and friends are invited to attend the holiday gathering.
Fifteen students and six sponsors traveled from Glen Rose to Colorado Springs, visiting the Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods, Cliff Dwellings, Seven Falls, Cave of the Winds, and Pikes Peak. The tour included Royal Gorge, with a Texas owned gate, a top temperature of 68 and later snow, and an all-day return by bus and train.
Ramon Bunt underwent surgery in Fort Worth on Tuesday and is recovering at St. Joseph's Hospital.
J E Ward was admitted to St Josephs Hospital in Ft Worth Monday after trouble with his right eye. He is reported improved on Wednesday and is in room 424.
Misses Lorena and Nell Booker and Moody hosted over the weekend with George Booker and his son Sammy of Hobbs New Mexico joining. Also present were Mr and Mrs Karl Booker and Anna Karl and Nan L of Waco, Mr and Mrs J O Booker of Lufkin, Mr and Mrs Bob Booker and children Barbara and Robert Moody of Fort Worth and Mrs C G Campbell of Rotan who has been here a few weeks and returned home today.
Patsy Flanary, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eddie Flanary, will enter Children's Hospital in Fort Worth next Wednesday for surgery.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jackson are vacationing at Inks Lake, enjoying a quiet retreat near the lake. They plan to tour local sites and relax during their trip.
Mrs Brenda Hines Marmaduke earned honor roll status at Decatur Baptist College for the spring semester. She completed work in the Division of Fine Arts and maintained no lower than a B average across all courses.
Fort Worth hosts Band Director Joe Foster as he attends summer programs. Foster plans collaboration with local schools and conducts clinics for students and faculty.
The Optimist Club Little League begins with practice games on June 16 and 20 and the regular season on June 23. June 16 features Jackson's Superette versus Sheriff’s Deputies and Spinks Humble Service versus Methodist Church. June 20 includes White Auto versus Spinks Humble Service and Methodist Church versus Sheriff’s Deputies. Players must report to Coach Clary by June 20. Corner Drug will field high school boys against neighboring towns.
Eugene G. Connally and Charles Gibbs will attend the State Democratic Convention in Austin Tuesday June 14. They were named as delegates at the May 13 Somervet County Convention. Alternate delegates are E. Ward M. G. MacConal Clyde Armstrong and Lynn O'Neal.
Glenda Shackelford and Sylvia Skalsky, majorettes of the Tiger Band, attend a twirling school at Tarleton State College this week.
Glen Rose Methodists participate in the Central Texas Conference at Fort Worth this week. Mrs FE Lilly serves as official delegate and Tom Voss as alternate. Rev John Basham pastors the local church.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Hart were in Austin for graduation exercises at Texas University where their son Weldon received a Bachelor of Science degree.
Somervell County gains 9 people to 2551 in 1960 from 2542 in 1950. Glen Rose rises 161 to 1415, while rural areas fall 152. Hood County up 86 to 5373, and Granbury grows 506 to 2189. Tolar declines to 267 from 338. Lipan at 309. Census official Lavender notes possible revisions.
Funeral services for Miss Belle Swank 82 were held at Glen Rose Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p.m. Monday June 6. She died Sunday June 5 at Fort Supply Oklahoma born December 10 1887 Turners Bend Brazos River daughter of W J Swank. Survived by brother Lee Swank Glen Rose and sister Mrs Jewel MacDonald Austin. Rev Otis Testerman officiated. Pallbearers Eugene Connally G C Gibbs H C Polly Lawrence McCoy W E Porter John Woodard. Interment Squaw Creek Cemetery Glen Rose Funeral Home directed.
In the Marks English Hospital on Thursday June 9 two births are recorded. Mrs Beulah Stanley and Mrs Effie Lee Starnes welcomed a daughter Karen Lee born June 8 at 1 53 am weight 8 oz. Mrs Travis Branham gave birth to a son Edgar Lee born June 7 at 9 10 pm weight 7 lb 12 oz.
Doby Lynn McKinney son of Mr and Mrs Jimmie D McKinney celebrated his 3rd birthday on Friday May 13 with thirteen guests to mark the date A two dollar bill was among the gifts A three layer cake and pink lemonade were served Favors included toy telephones for girls and horns for boys Guests pictured include Debra Sandlin Darlene Collins Doby and others from Cleburne and area communities
Sixteen girls and six mothers left June 1 for the Community Public Service Camp on Lake Whitney. They enjoyed the air conditioned lodge with electric appliances, swimming, and plentiful food. Donations of help from Mrs. English as lifeguard and mothers were appreciated. They returned home June 3 thanking the camp for use of the lodge.
On June 23, 1960 at 7 30 p m Rainbow Tabernacle Association will meet at Rainbow Baptist Church to dispose of church property so the Rainbow Church may clear papers on their land. Trustees Jess Conway Durwood Shackelford W W Starnes invite community members to attend.
Camp Arrowhead seeks three cooks and eighty three dishwashers. Call Mrs. Lisenbee today at TW 7 2323 for details and to apply.
A note lists a second Saturday in June work session at Lanham Mill Cemetery near CVU. Volunteers are invited to help with cleanup and maintenance tasks. Cleanup crews usually gather at the cemetery early in the morning.
The White Church Cemetery holds a second working on Saturday June 18 with volunteers asked to bring tools. At Rainbow Baptist Church next Sunday C A Starnes will deliver morning and evening messages.
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