Political activity increases for posts
County Judge Temple Summers announced five candidates filed for positions on the County and Independent School District boards. Hancock and Brown seek two Glen Rose ISD seats. no one filed for the one-year term. Incumbents seek reelection on the County School Board. City races show no filings for mayor or council seats. Elections set for April 7. filing ends March 8.
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Temple Summers
County
Independent School District
Glen Rose Independent School District
Paul Hancock Jr
Scotty Brown
Kelley Lewellen
J. B. Ivy
Earl Flan
Bob Taylor
Glen “Blackie
O’neal
Tom Rumph
Holdover
Hoot Williams
Charles Talley
Texas Public Schools Week and Walnut Springs Rattlesnake Hunt
Texas marks the 119th anniversary of public schools with a call for statewide participation during Texas Public Schools Week March 5-9. Walnut Springs Lions Club hosts the Seventh Annual Rattlesnake Hunt over Friday to Sunday, inviting visitors to enjoy the event and festivities, weather permitting.
Lampasas Men Jailed Sunday on Complaints
Horace V. Miller and his 18 year old son David were jailed in Lampasas on charges including no inspection sticker and driving while intoxicated. The 18 year old was stopped on Highway 67 west of town for lacking an inspection sticker. Officers learned he had no operator's license, and the pursuit led to his father who was weaving on the road and drinking. The elder Miller received a $50 fine, $40 costs, six month license suspension, and three day jail term. probation of the license was granted by County Judge Temple Summers. Both remained in jail Tuesday afternoon.
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Horace V. Miller
David
Young Miller
Dewey Watson
Bob Brock
Miller
Lampasas
Snake Hunt Ready at Walnut Springs
The Seventh Annual Rattle Snake Hunt at Walnut Springs runs Friday through Sunday. The Walnut Springs Lions Club and Fort Worth Venomaires organize with over $2,000 in prizes and multiple divisions. Entry fees are $2 for hunters and $1 for spectators, with snake milking shows and a Saturday night dance planned.
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Walnut Springs
Hensley
Lion’s den
Lewellen Resigns from Glen Rose ISD Board
Kelley Lewellen vice president of the Glen Rose Independent School District Board of Trustees resigned his seat at a called meeting Tuesday. The board unanimously accepted the resignation and will leave the place vacant through March pending voters choosing a replacement to serve the remaining term.
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Kelley Lewellen
Glen Rose Independent
Lewellen
Livestock Association Plans Final Meeting Before Show
Cecil Wood president of the Somervell County Livestock Poultry and Homemaking Association announced a final meeting before this year's Junior Livestock and Homemaking Show. The session will be held at the lodge building on the high school campus Tuesday at 7 30 p m with plans for the March 23 show to be finalized and members urged to attend.
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Cecil Wood
Somervell County Livestock, Poultry & Homemaking Association
Lo Ag
Wood
Fire Department Receives Anonymous Gift of $100
Officials of the Glen Rose Somervell County Volunteer Fire Department acknowledge a cash gift of $100 from an anonymous friend. Gifts fund equipment purchases and entertainment for department members and their families.
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Glen Rose- Somervell County
Local students named to Glen Rose honor roll
Glen Rose Schools principals announce 51 honor roll students for the fourth six weeks. Elementary and junior high total 34 while high school lists 17. Names are given by grade with numerous entries for fourth through senior levels.
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Charles W. Gibbs
Laurie Moseley III
Glen Rose
Riddle
Lonita Bivens
Jim Gibbs
Michael Jackson
Dwayne Sanderson
Johnny Teague
Kagy
Jory Trimble
Ken Trimble
Diane Newton
Dub Newton
R. C. Leach
Optimist
Curly” Hayes
Glen Rose High School
Joy Brooks
Public Schools Week Observed With Open House in Texas
Next week marks the 119th year of Texas public schools with Open House Monday night at 7 30 in the school auditorium. CSO will meet there. Two through eight grade winners in speech contests and UIL literary entries will receive ribbons. Afterward visitors may tour classrooms 8 to 9 pm and enjoy cafeteria refreshments 9 to 9 30. Patrons may visit local schools any day next week to observe instruction and eat in the cafeteria at own expense.
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Texas
Texas Public Schools
CSO
UIL
Miserable Week Weather Report From Observer Mack
Observer Robert Mack reports a miserable week with temperatures from 32 to 75 degrees. Most days were cloudy and damp with light moisture totaling 0.72 inches over three days, according to the National Weather Service summary.
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Robert Mack
National Weather Service
Rites Held Sunday for Jim Turner 63
James E. Jim Turner 63 of this city died of an apparent heart attack Friday. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. Reynolds Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Hutcheson and Rev. J L Glaze officiating. Born February 21 1910 in Smithfield to Wm J and Jamesina Turner. Survived by wife Neville N Milam sister May Turner Keller brothers Jesse L Turner Charles E Turner and Dr John W Turner and several nieces and nephews. Burial in Tolar Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Honorary pallbearers named.
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James E
Jim’’ Turner
Reynolds Funeral Chapel
John Hutcheson
First United Methodist Church
J. L. Glaze
Smithfield
Wm. J
Jamesina Walker Turner
Neville N Milam
Bangs
Methodist Church
Legion
May Turner
Keller
Jesse L. Turner
Fort Worth
Charles E. Turner
John W. Turner
Springfield
Mass
Tolar Cemetery
Reynolds Funeral Home
Lyle Henderson
Wylie Lilly
Jack Bridges Jr
Robert Mack
Jack Rives
Carl Blakely
Harry Dennis
Leslie Hart
Jack Bridges Sr
Roger E. Marks
Gerald Cope
Hale Riddle
Leroy Chambers
Randy Chambers
Ed Mimms
J. B. Gosdin
J. D. Sargent
Doyle Cooper
Bill Butler
A. J. Hammond
D. A. Moss
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Mrs. L. Thompson
Susy Brown
Anthony Gohlke
Scotty Marsh
Bobby
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Cindy Jackson
Todd Shipman
Bill Vineyard
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Lee Branham
Polly Brown
Bobby Parnell
Sherry Rhodes
Helen Graves
Thomas Lopez
Carla Massingill
Peggy Oldham
James Teague
Terry Wilson
Tenna Borth
Bettie Broadway
William Dove
Monica Gaydos
Kathy Kubes
Danny Beck
Dianna Dove
Susan Lewellen
Billy Parnell
Steve Ragland
Vernon Taylor
Calvin Conger
Steve Crump
Judy Flanary
Shirley Hawkins
Harold “Buster” Parnell
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