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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1977
Page
5
The Glen Rose Somervell County Volunteer Fire Department announces an Old-Timer Fireman Reunion for Saturday July 9 at the new fire station in Glen Rose Texas. Ed Jameson asks former firemen and their families to RSVP by mailing the attached form. a free barbecue, games and contests will be offered.
Somervell Hood and Erath Counties plan a Tri-County Fun Day at Oakdale Park on Monday June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include swimming archery terrarium making and a hamburger lunch. Club members pay 2.00 and must call the Extension Service by Friday and bring a parental release plus a suitable container for terrariums.
All 4-H and FFA members planning steer shows must validate during June. Validation for Somervell County youth is June 28 at Broken Arrow Ranch from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Steers shown in Waco or Dallas require this date’s validation. Mrs. Nolan Horton and family from Ponca City Oklahoma visited Mrs. Cecil Parker and John, traveling through Evant and Goldthwaite over the weekend.
Edward R. Polnac of Stamford died after a weeklong illness in Stamford Memorial Hospital. Born August 13, 1890 in Hamilton County, he served in WW I, worked as an MKT Railroad engineer until 1959, and lived in the Walnut Springs area. He was survived by three sisters and several nieces and nephews. He was a former member of the Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge.
Comptroller Bob Bullock announced a standard financial management system for Texas counties to improve accounting and safeguard public funds. Initial use started in Duval County after a 1976 audit revealed losses from weak procedures. Regional meetings will explain the manual and offer assistance to counties seeking to adopt the model accounting systems.
Members of Alpha Lambda Eta Sorority seek donations of paperback or hardbound books for a local library fundraiser. The fair will be held Friday July 8 at the bandstand on courthouse square. Donors may leave books with Becky Ice or Ruth West at the library or call 897 4501 or 897 2845 for pickup.
Rep. Bob Poage notes his limited mobility but continues to monitor the Agriculture Committee. He previews a Food Stamp provision linked to the Farm Bill, urging executive support and warning against duplicating welfare. He warns against abandoning the purchase requirement and emphasizes maintaining existing food assistance safeguards.
Funeral service for Mrs. J. W. Musick 98 of Tolar was held at the Baptist Church. She died Monday in Fort Worth. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Fred C. Bowen and Mrs. Theta Zada Campbell, a son Darrell C. Musick, 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Burial was in Stroud Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Kate Nickell 88, of Somervell County, was buried Sunday at Ward Branch Cemetery after funeral services at 3:00 p.m. in Cleburne. She died Thursday at Baptist Hospital in San Antonio. Born in Glen Rose on December 31 1888 to John and Martha Groom, she left behind Ella Mae Johnson Mildred Cloud three sons Lester Carl Fred Nickell and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
State Comptroller Bob Bullock announced a representative from his Fort Worth office will visit Glen Rose on Thursday June 23 to assist local taxpayers with state taxes. F G Altman will meet at the Somervell County Courthouse from 1 00 to 3 00 p m. He urged merchants and residents to bring questions and noted a toll free line 800 252 5555 for immediate help. The South Fort Worth office serves Tarrant Hood Somervell and Johnson Counties.
Ten members of the Glen Rose 4-H Horse Club joined a week long training session on horsemanship at Tarleton State University in Stephenville. Leaders Mrs Jeannie Bilton and County Agent Joe Pope accompanied the group, with Debbie Robinson earning the Most Improved award amid a closing trail ride and barbecue.
Reader names and renewals include W. T. Riddle Gene Bass John Griffin R. F. Hans Elizabeth Harlee Mrs. Vina ONeal E H Lawrence Dale Conger and many others. Notes mention Colorado Springs visitors Drs Tom and Ruth Barton with family visiting Glen Rose and Mrs Wade Corley and Mrs Jim Zavala in Lubbock. Mrs Smith recovering from a fall.
Descendants of Henry and Alice Orr held a two day reunion at Oakdale Park with about 60 family members signing the register. Attendees traveled from Lamesa Fort Worth Houston Magnolia Euless Colleyville Cleburne Joshua Georges Creek and Glen Rose for the gathering.
Arlington man Gary Wayne Blankenship and Grand Prairie resident Paul Ray Holstin pleaded guilty in 18th District Court to burglary of the Corner Drug. They agreed to restitution for losses and received five year probated sentences in the state penitentiary.
Martha Ray Gregory 83 of Glen Rose died June 17 in Granbury Care Center. Funeral held at Boyd Chapel. she was born August 26, 1893 in Lynn Arkansas, married to Charles W. Gregory, survived by son Cleo and daughter Nevada Brown, eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Burial Nubbin Ridge Cemetery with Boyd Funeral Home directing.
Two Glen Rose women and one Rainbow resident had operations at Memorial Hospital in Cleburne last week. Peggy Kyle a Rain bow High School teacher underwent surgery Wednesday and is recovering satisfactorily. Lynn O'Neal and Chris Nachtigall of Glenn Rose had procedures Monday and were reported Tuesday to be doing fine.
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