Civic Leader Ona Bridges Buried After Long Illness
Mrs. Ona Bridges 76 died at the local hospital on June 12 after a long illness. She moved to Glen Rose in 1928 with her husband C A Bridges, who led the First National Bank there. A civic leader, she helped establish the Community Center and served as Red Cross chairman in World War II. Services Friday at 10 a m at the First Methodist Church with burial in Cumby. Survivors include a daughter, two sons, five grandchildren, and numerous relatives. Bristol Funeral Home in charge.
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Ona Bridges
Bridges
Cumby
Hopkins County
Texas
C. A Bridges
Glen Rose
Sulphur Springs
First National Bank
Garden Club
Red Cross
C. A. Bridges
Allen Lynch
The
Portland
Ore
Somervell County
L. G. Tillman
W. E. Meaders
Bill Pruitt
Robert Boyd
Robert Dotson
Lewis Gresham
Bristol Funeral Home
Senior Trip to Kerrville Lazy H Dude Ranch
Twenty eight Glen Rose seniors left after commencement for a 2 12 day trip to the Lazy H Dude Ranch in Kerrville Texas with five room mothers and sponsors. They traveled by bus, stayed three days, and enjoyed horseback riding and swimming while socializing with other senior classes. The excursion marked the close of twelve years together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rose
Kerrville
Texas
Lynn Cook
George Norman
Warren Eddy
Doyle Aston
Temple Summers
Oran Page
Ralph Cain
Bill Farris
Betty
Ann Martin
Marlin Pace
Nursery School in Homemaking Department
This summer the Homemaking girls under Mrs Engleman will run a nursery in the department for four year olds and younger. Children may bring two toys to share and two towels for rest periods. The program runs 9 00 to 11 00 a m from June 17 to June 28.
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Engleman
Thank You Note to Chamber After Beauty Pageant Honor
Tanze Leonard thanks the Chamber of Commerce for allowing her to represent Glen Rose in the Senior Division of the Lake Whitney Beauty Pageant. She calls the experience an honor she won't soon forget and extends gratitude again.
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Chamber of Commerce
Glen Rose
Lake Whitney
Tanze Leonard
Class E Union Slans Held For July Fourth 1962
Slans were prepared for a Class E union event scheduled on July 4, 1962. The notice outlines organizers and intended community participation for Independence Day celebrations.
Teague Welcomes Somervell County To New District
Olin E Teague a veteran congressman adds Hood Johnson and Somervell Counties to his district. He says the area shares agricultural income and similar problems with his existing counties. Jim Wright will represent Tarrant County alone from Weatherford moving to Ft Worth.
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Olin E. Teague
Congress
Hood
Johnson
Somervell
Teague
Bryan
Brazos
Freestone
Leon
Navarro
Ellis, Hill, Limestone
Robertson
Somervell County
Jim Wright
Tarrant County
Ft. Worth
Weatherford
Hospital News Summary Card
Mrs Bob Taylor and Mrs Cotton Johnston listed as OB. Mrs Fay Adams in good condition. C M Hawkins improving. John D Gordon had appendectomy and is improving. John Barry of Walnut Springs dismissed Tuesday. Mrs Ona Brawley admitted Tuesday and shows improvement.
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Bob Taylor
Cotton Johnston
Fay Adams
C. M. Hawkins
John D. Gordon
John Barry
Walnut Springs
Ona Brawley
Doyle Cooper Departs for Colorado A and M Study
Doyle Cooper leaves today to study at Colorado A and M College starting now and continuing until July 8. The move sets his academic plan for the coming summer term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Cooper
Colorado A & M
District Judge Penn Jackson to Take Insurance Post
Penn J. Jackson, long time District Judge since 1944 and former District Attorney, will become chairman of the new State Board of Insurance on July 1. Appointed by Governor Price Daniel, he will head a three member board replacing the Insurance Commissioners. A new District Judge will be named by Daniel, with John James and Jack Altaras discussed as potential appointees. The 18th Judicial District covers Johnson and Somervell Counties.
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Penn J. Jackson
State Board of Insurance
Price Daniel
Jackson
Board of Insurance Commissioners
Daniel
John James
Jack Altaras
Johnson and Somervell Counties
Boy born to Mr and Mrs Bob Taylor
Mr and Mrs Bob Taylor announce the birth of their son Vernon Stacy on Tuesday June 11. The new arrival weighed 9 pounds 7 1/4 ounces.
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Bob Taylor
Vernon
Stacy
Grandson for Marvine Kelleys
Mr and Mrs Grimmer welcomed a son born Wednesday June 12 at Marks-English Hospital. The 9 pound 9 ounce baby is named Chris and is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Marvine Kelley, the Church of Christ minister.
Beauty Pageant Here July 12 In Glen Rose
The Glen Rose Chamber of Commerce plans a local beauty contest on Friday night July 12 at the football stadium. Miss Glen Rose will advance to the Central Texas Fair and Rodeo in Cleburne. Prizes include 100 dollars for first, 25 for second, 15 for third. entrants supply costumes. Merchants encouraged to sponsor entrants. judging by regional business leaders.
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Chamber of Commerce
Glen Rose
Central Texas Fair and Rodeo
Cleburne
Ted
Local Little League Teams Set For Summer Schedule
Aston Grocery Kelley s Humble Tillman Insurance Methodist Church announce rosters with managers Kenneth Gibson Glenn Mann Bunky McDonal Buck Martin Lefty O Nea l and others. Monday night results show Aston Grocery 3 Kelley s 2 and Bank 10 Lega 9 with a busy July schedule and all stars to be crowned on June 15 July 13 June 22 28 and July 20 27 plus August 3.
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Kelley’s
Aston
Tillman
Methodist
Mrs Sam McCoy Passes After Long Illness in Tulsa
Mrs Sam McCoy longtime Somervell County resident died in Tulsa Oklahoma Tuesday June 4 after a long illness. Born in Alabama December 21 1879 she moved to Texas early. Funeral services were held Wednesday June 5 at Glen Rose Funeral Home Chapel with M L Daniels officiating. Survivors include four sons Lawrence Glen Rose Ray Eldon and Wayne and four daughters Danny Franklin Lois Swaim Avis Trotter and Quata Moss. Burial in Nancy Smith cemetery. Glen Rose Funeral Home in charge.
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Sam McCoy
Somervell County
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Danny Franklin
Lois Swaim
Maysville
Okla
Avis Trotter
Quata Moss
Oklahoma City
Nancy Smith Cemetery
Glen Rose Funeral Home
Barbara Hewlett Bride of James Flynn at First Methodist Church
Miss Barbara Anne Hewlett became the bride of James L. Flynn in a 4:30 p.m. Saturday ceremony at the First Methodist Church in Cleburne. The couple plans to reside in Springdale Arkansas where Flynn will lead Christian Education at the First Methodist Church.
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Barbara Anne Hewlett
James L. Flynn
Alfred Hewlett
Glen Rose Star
Cleburne
Mr. Flynn
W. A. Flynn
Ft. Worth
Texas Wesleyan College
Methodist Board of Education
First Methodist
Springdale
Ark
TWC
John N. Flynn
Ruth Bell
Fort Worth
Thomas B. Granger
Trapper Bill Morrison Fined in River Fishing Case
Bill Morrison was fined $100 and costs in Justice of Peace Dan Boone's court on Monday June 10 for trapping fish in the river. Complaint was filed by Game Wardens J. R. Hill and J. C. Moore.
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Bill Morrison
Justice of Peace
Dan Boones Court
J. R. Hill
J. C. Moore
Golden Arrow Cafe and Station Taken Over by Cokers
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Coker assume ownership and operate the Golden Arrow Cafe and Station, signaling a new management era for the local establishment.
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Mrs
Harold Coker
Golden Arrow Cafe and Station
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Set for June 18
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a noon meeting at the Community Center on Tuesday June 18. Members are urged to attend for updates and plans.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Hospital News
Penn Jackson
BOB Taylors
Marvine Kelleys
Wac
Mozelle O. Moss
Ernest Rouffe
Waltham
Mass
Bonnie Guitar
Chicago
Army Headquarters
Military District
Illinois
Miss Guitar
Moss
Charlie C. Moss
Rt. 1
Women’s Army Corp
Fort Lee
Rouffe
Dora Rouffe
Columbus Ave
Northeastern University
Boston
Army
Fort Dix
N. J
Kenneth Gibson
Mgr
Glenn Mann
Leslie Spinks
John Ratliff
William Platt
Robert Nickell
Roy Hawkins
Chuck Gibbs
Earl Howeth
Jimmy Williams
Mike Morris
Larry Lifford
Mike Norman
Ed Wilson
Jim Lewis
Bob Voss
Kelley
Humble Sta
Bunky McDonal
David Barclay
Steve Omelon
David Crisp
Earl Royal
Kyle Young
Lou Aston
Weldon Crisp
Carlyle McFall
James Offett
David Tiwater
Charles Hussey
Sonny Wiggins
Kyle Alexander
John Taylor
Tillman Insurance
Lefty O’neal
Robert Walker
Don Whitworth
Ronnie Shackeiora
Warren Marks
Bobby Simmons
Stanley Skalsky
Robert House
John Oldham
Terry Reynolds
Bill Parvin
J. E. Kinfolk
Methodist Church
Buck Martin
Doug Eddy
Wendell McPherson
Jerry Keller
Thomas Dugger
Russell Moore
Jesse Pruitt
David Mimms
Tommy Coleman
Billy Brewer
Pat Houghtelling
Tim Stewart
Don Kelley
Warren Underwood
Gregg Marsh
Aston Gro
Kelleys
Bank
Lega
Kelly
Lego
Corner Drug
Methodist Church Bank
Weedon
Kelley’s Humble
Weedon Motor
Aston Grocery
Tillman Bank
Lego Construction
Methodist Church Corner Drug
Weedon Motor Co
Barbara Hewlett
James Flynn
Norma Stewart
Sandra Giesecke
Judy Woodson
Carolyn Armstrong
Charlotte Wood
Jan Hewlett
Mrs. Flynn
Mrs. Hewlett
David Harkrider
Doyle Flynn
Waymon Flynn
W. A. Flynn, Jr
James and
Harrison Hewlett
Abilene
Bonnie Sparks
Glenn Winn
Flynn
Dacron
Georges Creek Baptist Church
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