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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1977
Page
4
The notice lists annual rates for Somervell and adjoining counties at 5.00, Texas elsewhere at 6.00, United States at 7.50, and foreign countries at 9.00 per year, indicating pricing for subscriptions.
Dana J. Mimms of this city and Doby McKinney of Granbury were fined 101.50 each and given six months probated jail for marijuana possession. Terry A. Crain of Granbury was fined 401.80 after marijuana possession fleeing a peace officer and driving while license suspended. Ronnie Baker of this city was fined 201.80 for driving while intoxicated. Charges were filed by State Troopers Rob Brock and Roger Hill.
Totar United Methodist Women sponsor a lawn and bake sale Saturday at the church Fellowship Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baked goods and miscellaneous items will be sold. Everyone is invited to attend.
The USDA Farmers Home Administration in Meridian will close Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday and Friday June 22 to 24 for a Bi District Meeting. It will reopen at 8:00 a.m. Monday June 27.
Comanche Peak Chapter 1342 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees will hold its annual picnic after a brief business meeting at 10 30 a m Thursday June 23. All retired federal employees not yet members are invited. Directions to the Granbury area site available by calling Mrs. L D Faulkner Nemo at 897 4197.
Clay Lackey of this city and Thelma Moore of Chalk Mountain attended the 50th wedding anniversary open house honoring Mr. and Mrs. Walter Oshe at their ranch in the Wallace Creek community near San Saba.
Day marked by June birthdays with Viola Price Ima Lou Gresham and Margaret Goldsmith as honored guests. Local families and volunteers drop by daily. visits from Bob Cox Aunt Maude Tankersley and many relatives bring cheer and music. A senior center ribbon cutting also noted. residents welcome regular visits of friends and relatives any time.
Ott Newman announces a cemetery working at Post Oak on Saturday June 18. All interested persons are invited to help starting Saturday morning. Audrey Taylor recently visited her sister-in-law Bercha Underwood and cousin S R Carpenter in Athens before returning home to Englewood California.
Miss Janis Lemens and Kenneth Gabrielson were married Friday evening June 10 at Rock Creek Baptist Church in a double ring ceremony read by Rev. Kenneth Stevens. The couple will reside in Glen Rose after a reception with blue and white decor and a three tier cake.
Introduced grasses now play a key role in Somervell County forage production. E R blue stem Coastal bermuda and Kleingrass adapt to local soils and fill grazing needs with ongoing tests at Knox City SCS Plant Materials Center. Old World bluestem established strongly in field trials, showing better competition with Johnson grass than K R bluestem and promising seeds within a year or two.
Mr and Mrs Allan Covey of McAllen visit relatives in Glen Rose. Pat Covey joined them Sunday then returned to the Valley Monday morning. Saturday visitors in Mrs Olene Stouts home included Mrs Billie Lee, Mrs Sue Luckenbill and Sherry and Lola Seabolt of Dallas. Leroy Kilgore of West Monroe Louisiana and Mr and Mrs John Lambert and Judy of Alvarado also noted.
Somervell County farm producers must report 1977 planted acreages for wheat corn grain sorghum barley by July 15 for spring crops. Cotton and peanuts are already required. Reports are not used to set allotments. nonreporting may end eligibility in 1978. ASCS will conduct spot checks for accuracy.
Congressman Poage reports his Parkinsons time in hospital, thanks supporters from the 11th District, and notes his absence from voting. He describes staff handling day to day issues, mentions Frances Poage’s arthritis, and discusses Food Stamp reforms including work requirements and a proposed local government employment option.
Commercial and noncommercial applicators may join a two day workshop on July 6 and 7 at McLennan Community College Lecture Hall. The initial session covers general topics for all applicators with subsequent sessions addressing specific subjects. Certification requires an exam on dates and locations to be announced by the regulatory agency. No fee for training or materials.
Mrs Charles P Connally, daughter-in-law of Mrs Herbert Connally, received her MBA from Golden Gate University Graduate School on June 12 with all A’s. She works at NASA Flight Research Center Edwards AFB California. The couple resides in Quartz Hill California.
A Monday afternoon two-car collision on Highway 67 near John Stout’s home caused minor damage to both vehicles. Theodore Motley of Hillsboro drove a 1974 Ford, while Sandra Sue Bruce of this city drove a 1972 Dodge. Motley cited for failure to control speed by Deputy Rusty Bybee.
Roy Parnell owner of Parnell & Associates was elected secretary of Texas Chapter No 22 of the National Farm and Land Brokers Association at the annual convention in Dallas. He attended with his wife.
Mrs Lecil Stewart of this city is reported to be improving in Fort Worth Osteopathic Hospital where she remains in intensive care after abdominal surgery performed Saturday. She was first hospitalized in Granbury Monday of last week before being transferred to Fort Worth.
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