Political Calendar for Primary Ballot and Voting Deadlines
The schedule lists dates for the official ballot, absentee voting window from July 8 to 24, and campaign finance filings. It names Eugene Connally as County Democratic Chairman and lists six precinct chairmen including L. C. Line and Clyde Stacey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Connally
Democratic
Prece Anct
L. C. Line
Clyde Stacey
Lynn Keller
Olin Hewlett
J. C
Clyde) Armstrong
Emerson Rhodeg
Second Chamber of Commerce and FFA Project
The second Chamber of Commerce and FFA project began this week with Gavit Drug supplying a pure bred Hereford heifer for Jimmie Branham, son of Mr and Mrs C W Branham. Jimmie will be a high school freshman next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
FFA
Gavit Drug
Jimmie Branham
C. W. Branham
Jimmie
Soil Bank Program Meeting Details Released for Somervell County
The ASC committee and county agents briefed farmers at Mineral Wells on eligibility and rules for the Soil Bank acreage reserve program. Key points include signing an Acreage Reserve Agreement by July 20 1956 limits on planting and cropping, weed control, and caps on reserve percentages for cotton and peanuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
H. E.brawley
R. A. Martin
Sam White
Iva Aston
Diane Gibson
Doyle Cooper
Mineral Wells
Somervell
Mrs Vic Hendrix Visits Den ton Lillys and Goldsmiths
Mrs Vic Hendrix of Den ton is visiting the Lillys and the Goldsmiths this week to catch up and spend time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Hendrix
Denton
The
Lillys and Goldsmiths
Boys Camp Planned For 1957 Here
Glen Rose will host a private boys camp in 1957 as coaches Dub Kelly of Clear Creek High School League City Texas and Bill Elliott, recently discharged from the Army, buy 204 acres on the Pauluxy. They will build modern cabins and facilities for an up to date camp. Both are pursuing master degrees and will coach and run the camp during summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rose
Dub Kelly
Clear Creek High School
League City
Texas
Bill Elliott
Bates Place
Pauluxy
Kelly
NTSC
Elliott
TCU
Maj Buford Barker Named Inspector General at Bryan AFB
Maj Buford W Barker returns from overseas duty to Bryan AFB Texas to serve as inspector general. A senior pilot he served in the Philippine Islands and the Korean Campaign. He married Mary Lou Nunnally of Glen, daughter of Rich White of Cresson. They reside at 1510 East 25th Street Bryan with two children Janis and Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buford W. Barker
Bryan Air Force Base
Texas
Basse
Maj. Barker
Philippine Islands
Mary Lou Nunnally
Glen
Rich White
Cresson
Mas. Barker
Wilson Barker
Cleburne
Barkers
Janis
Richard W
East 25Th St
Bryan
Vacation Bible School ends with student program
The First Methodist Church Vacation Bible School closed Sunday night after a June 8 to 17 session with 61 children and 10 adult teachers directed by Mrs. Cecil Wood. Gratitude expressed to the W S C S for refreshments the Guild for transport and several helpers including Rev. G M Greebon and Mrs Greebon. A Friday Brazos picnic followed a Sunday program and certificate distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Cecil Wood
Guild
A. D. Langston
G. M. Greebon
Frances Ruth Summers
Helen Pendleton
Doris Morris
Methodist
Glen Rose
Greebon
James Carr
Eddie Flanary
Winnie Merrill
Louie Nickel
Bob Pruitt
Temple Summers
Georgia Poindexter
Polio Aid Count Reaches Local Chapter in Somerville County
Doyle Cooper reports a 1525 dollar donation to the Somerville County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to aid local polio patients. He says local March of Dimes funds fall short and ongoing care for two patients remains costly while vaccine supply grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somervil County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Doyle Cooper
Cooper
National Foundation
Preaching on the Hill by Elder McNeil Sunday
Elder E. P. McNeil will preach next Sunday at 11:00 at the old Christian church house on the hill. The public is cordially invited to attend this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. McNeil
Old Christian Church
Fon the Hill
Mrs Bob English Honored At Luncheon
Mrs R G Milling hosted a Friday luncheon at her home in honor of Mrs Bob English. Guests included teachers of the First Baptist Church Primary Department and several named hostesses and honorees. Mrs English received a gift of lingerie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Milling
Bob English
First Baptist Church
Bob Gibbs
Bill Cowan
D. A. Moss
G. C. Gibbs, Jr
Jim Stout
S. J. Lett
English
Right of way for Pa luxy Bridge purchased by county
County Commissioners proceed with right of way acquisition for the Pa luxy Bridge on U S Highway 67. Most landowners have agreed on prices, with Booker 2.76 acres and Dempsey 1.06 acres settled. O J Miles agrees. remaining tracts owned by Dr R D English and R L Nickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paluxy Bridge
Booker
Dempsey
O. J. Miles
R. D. English
R. L. Nickel
Hospital News Dismissals and Recoveries Reported
Mrs Luten remains unchanged and Mrs Roy Taylor dismissed. Lemuel Bivins and Billy Murray Wilson released. Wilson suffered a broken thigh bone and is improved. Ira Pennequin bitten by a snake last Saturday shows improvement. Boss Woodard and Robert Wood show no change or improvement in condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luten
Roy Taylor
Lemuel Bivins
Billy Murray Wilson
Ira Pennequin
Boss Woodard
Robert Wood
New Ice House Owner Takes Over River Ice House
Johnnie Goldsmith has purchased the River Ice House and began operating it this week. The change of ownership marks a new chapter for the riverside business as operations resume under the new proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Ice House
Johnnie Goldsmith
River Ice House
Thanks to Mrs Arlene Shipp and the Future Homemakers
The nursery at the school building was organized with their help enabling mothers with small children to assist in our Bible School activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Shipp
Crabtree and Lego Take Practice Games
The season opened with two practice games Crabtree Chevrolet beat White Auto 9 to 6 with Wendell McPherson pitching and David Mimms catching Walls drove in six for White. Sego beat FFA 21 to 16 in softball with readied rosters for White Auto Crabtree Lego and FFA preparing for upcoming league games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crabtree Chevrolet
White
Auto
Wendell McPherson
David Mimms
Wendell
Robert Nickel
Steve Omelon
Chuck Gibbs
Roger Armstrong
Johnny Martin
Walls
Sego
FFA
Somervell County Grand Jury Named for June Term
The Somervell County Grand Jury for the June term of District Court includes Mrs. Don Hill L. P. Hart H. M. Gambrell J. E. Ward Ben Mieth W. E. May L. G. Line C. M. Strawn H. B. Beck C. D. Hatler Mrs. H. M. Sego L. G. Tillman Mrs. Hershel Barclay Henry Stewarts Scott Crabtree. They will serve during the balance of 1956 as District Court opens today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somervell County
Grand Jury
Don Hill
L. P. Hart
H. M. Gambrell
J. E. Ward
Ben Mieth
W. E. May
L. G. Line
C. M. Strawn
H. B. Beck
C. D. Hatler
H. M. Sego
L. G. Tillman
Hershel Barclay
Henry Stewsart
Scott Crabtree
Deferred grazing boosts Bosque pasture health and beef yield
Farmers in the Bosque Soil Conservation District report resting pasture improves forage, reduces cedar and mesquite, increases soil protection, and raises future beef yield. Noted members Tom P. Caven, R. C. Richards, Dick Moore, W. A. Schmoldt Jr., Bob Turner, and Charles Pettit advocate deferment as a key practice. June through October favors better grasses and reseeding when deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosque Soil Conservation District
Tom P. Caven
R. C. Richards
Dick Moore
W. A. Schmodt, Jr
Bob Turner
Charles Pettit
Moore
Bosque
Daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Owens
Mr and Mrs Charles Owens of 1800 E Lenda Fort Worth are proud parents of Vicki June born Saturday June 9 at Harris Hospital. The baby weighed 6 pounds 12 1 4 ounces has blue eyes and reddish brown hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Owens
E. Lenda
Fort Worth
Vicki June
Saurday
Harris Hospital
Owens
Loretta Miller
Cub Scout Pack Meeting at Ag Building Tuesday Night
Cub Scout Pack announces meeting on Tuesday night June 26 at the Ag Building at 8:00. Singing event at Rock Creek Friday night (tonight) with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag Building
Rock Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clinton Earl Whitt
Oldham
Clint
J. Evetts Haley
J. Evettgs Haley
South Side Lions Club
Ft. Worth
Lipscomb St
Bryan Afb
Methodist Vacation Bible School
POLIO
Hospital News
Crabtree
LEGO
White Auto
Davd Garris
Stanley Skalsky
Jesse Pruitt
Terry Reynolds
Bill Parvin
Curtis Marquis
Mike Morris
Curtis Offitt
Gene Williams
Russell Moore
Tim Stewart
Bob Voss
Lego Construction
Adell Underwood
Mer
Royce Aston
Robert Hussey
Don Brooks
Duane Teague
Wallace Thompson
Chester Railsnider
Johnnie Robertson
Jerry Morris
Neal Armstrong
Oran Clary
Dale McPherson
Eddie Hobedy
Billy Mitchell
Dennis West
David Garrs
Robert West
Bryant Eddy
Barry Stewart
Armstrong
Mee Canal
Royal Ffa
Fire Dept
Methodist Church
McRoyal
Corner Drug
MR. and
Mrs
Glen Rose, Texas
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