Somervell Delegation Reflects On San Antonio Democratic Convention
The Somervell County delegation returned to Glen Rose after attending the State Democratic convention in San Antonio. Delegates faced long lines for credentials as 3,900 participants waited. the session started at 1:30 after a 10 a.m. opening. The writer notes mixed organization but affirms unity and a strong delegation for the Miami Beach national convention. A nod to Robert Mack highlights the post office grounds’ landscaping.
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Glen Rose
San Antonio
Somervell County
Texas
Miami Beach
Honor rolls listed for final six weeks
Honor rolls for the last six weeks list 20 elementary and 27 high school students. The card names students by grade and teacher, with elementary awards to Virgina Cheek Kim Mullen Dana Phillips and others and high school honors to Diana Dove Danny Beck Steve Crump Calvin Conger Judy Flanary Gay Gibbs Carol Gosdin Alice Lopez Paula Marrs Nancy Miller Jayn Whitt Neil Gibson Lloyd Martin and Ricky Rhodes.
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Riddle
Anthony Gohlke
Bobby Montgomery
Kenny Rhodes
David Simpson
Susy Brown
Sabra Crabtree
Michele Locke
Becky Vineyard
Mills
Brad West
Greta Davis
Glen Schuelke
Kenneth Wilson
Stephen Lewellen
McDonough
Sally Graves
Todd Shipman
Jon Stewart
Mr. Luttrell
Lee Branham
Sherry Rhodes
Terry Don Shackelford
Tracy Thompson
Danny Beck
Steve Rhodes
Billy Riddle
Vernon Taylor
Diana Dove
Calvin Conger
Steve Crump
Barry Miller
Judy Flanary
Bettie Broadway
Monica Gaydos
Gay Gibbs
Carol Gosdin
Alice Lopez
Paula Marrs
Nancy Miller
Jayn Whitt
Neil Gibson
Lloyd Martin
Ricky Rhodes
Campers and Hikers Rally At Oakdale Park Fort Worth
About 900 members of the National Campers and Hikers Club will gather at Oakdale Park Fort Worth for a state rally hosted by Cowtown Campers. 182 families already preregistered. Events include Miss Texas National Camper and Hiker competition with talent swimwear and evening gown portions. Saturday afternoon activities plus church services Sunday at 10 30 a m with Rev Dennis Baw delivering the sermon and music by the New Hope Trio of Dallas.
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National Campers & Hikers Club
Cowtown
Dennis Baw
New Hope Trio of
Dallas
McCarty and Hornsby Attend State Democratic Convention
Jack McCarty of Somervell County attended the State Democratic convention in San Antonio as the sole Somervell delegate. Alton Hornsby of Callahan County was among six delegates. They returned Tuesday night with Hornsby resuming residence in Cross Plains Wednesday morning.
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Jack McCarty
Alton Hornsby
Cross Plains
San Antonio
McCarty
Somervell County
Hornsby
Callahan County
Herman Davis Rites Pending in Cleburne
Herman T. Davis, 71, longtime Glen Rose resident, died after a long illness in Cleburne Hospital. Services and funeral arrangements were incomplete as the Reporter went to press.
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Herman T. Davis
Cleburne
Glen Rose
Yesterter
Fires Damage Two Homes In Wednesday Blazes
Fire of undetermined origin badly damaged a two story residence on College Street owned by Mrs Eleanor Ramsey and later a second fire at the home of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Burch on Highway 67 caused by a defective hot water heater vent. Neighbors aided in the Burch evacuation with no injuries and no damage to adjacent properties.
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Eleanor Ramsey
College Street
Jimmy Burch
Highway 67
Burch
Bert Willey
Williams sets rapid pace in Cleburne Pitch Hit Throw
Larry Williams, 12, broke the Cleborne District record with 519 points in the Phillips 66 contest in Cleburne winning the 12 year old division. Other results include Danny Chambers 239 for seventh, Bill Vineyard 317 for fourth in 11 year olds, Jeff Dugger 210 for seventh, David Simpson 294 for third in 10 year olds, James King 284 for fourth, Damon Brooks 238 for sixth, Glen Schuelke 200 for eleventh. Williams to receive plaque and head to Arlington Stadium for regional competition Saturday.
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Larry Williams
Hoot Williams
Cleburne
Danny Chambers
Bill Vineyard
Jeff Dugger
Bill
Arthur Vineyard
Jeff
Thomas Dugger
David Simpson
Gene Simpson
James King
Luke Smith
Damon Brooks
Joy Brook
Glen Schuelke
Paul Schuelke
Williams
Arlington
Arlington Stadium
Students Score High In Reading Tests At Glen Rose
Students in grades four to six at Glen Rose Elementary showed strong reading results in a statewide Metropolitan Reading Test. Forty percent ranked in the top quarter nationwide and another thirty five percent scored above the national average. Ben Luttrell's sixth grade class led local results.
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Glen Rose Elements School
Ben Luttrell
City approves used garbage truck purchase and asphalt supply
Councilmen voted Tuesday to buy a used garbage truck for 1900 dollars and trade in the old unit. They also approved a five year supply of pre mixed asphalt at half current market price. E H Gaither reported Line of Abilene claims city street encroached on Line property in the west part of the city.
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Bud Douglas
City Mintenance
E. H. Gaither
L. C. Line of
Abilene
Line
Screwworm Sample Containers Available
County Agent Doyle Cooper says he has a supply of containers for mailing suspected screwworm samples. Livestock owners may pick them up at his office and are urged to watch their stock closely and collect samples of all suspected cases.
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Doyle Cooper
Cooper
Rainbow Baptist Church Celebrates 75th Anniversary
More than 200 members and friends gathered for Rainbow Baptist Church’s 75th anniversary. A record 107 attended Sunday School with many staying until the event ended about 3:30 p.m. Dita Marsh, the oldest member since 1902, and M. M. Bunt, who joined in 1903, were notable early attendees. The program featured church choirs, missionary Rev. Bill O’Brien from Indonesia, and a film showing of The Return.
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the Rainbow Baptist Church
Dita Marsh
M. M. Bunt
Bill O’brien
Indonesia
Oakdale Park Leads Little League With 3-0 Start
Two weeks into summer baseball Oakdale Park's Little League sits undefeated at 3–0. Recent results include June 8 wins for White and Glen Rose Auto, June 12 Oakdale 8 Parnell 1 and Starnes 8 Red & White 5, plus June 13 action for Jerry's Self Service and Mullen's 6. Softball results on June 13 show Mrs Mullen's team 5 over Mrs Laramore 3 and Mrs Vineyard's 13 over Mrs Eakin 0.
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Oakdale Park
White’s
Starnes
Glen Rose Auto
Mullen
Texaco
Oakdale
Parnell
Red & White
Jerry’s
Mrs. Mullen
Mrs. Laramore
Mrs. Vineyard
Mrs. Eakin
Golf Scramble Set At Dinosaur Golf Links Sunday
A Florida golf scramble will be held at Dinosaur Golf Links on Sunday. Interested golfers should contact Eddie Stroud to sign up by 12 30 p m. The event features a 1 00 p m shotgun start. Paul and Phillip Mahoney visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Voss while parents vacation.
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Florida
Dinosaur Golf Links
Eddie Stroud
Stroud
Paul and
Phillip Mahoney
Mrs
Tom Voss
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Robert Mack
Starnes Lpg
Starnes LP Gas Co
Terry Starnes
Weldon Branham
Bobby Dean Parnell
Joe Bullock
Tom Talley
Randall Talley
Nae Kaen
Lonnie Bullock
Herman Davis
Scotty Marsh
Dean Merrill
Gary Gosdin
David Cummings
Johnny Teague
Rob Thompson
Het Williams
Joy Brooks
B. G. Bynum
Amarillo
Roy Holmes
Phillips
Paul Hancock Jr
Jerry Hancock
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Rainbow
Rainbow Baptist Church
Rainbow Church
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