Rainy Somerell Quarter Horse Show Finds Success Indoors
Despite a steady drizzle the Somerell County Quarter Horse Show and Jr. Livestock Show drew entries from Texas and nearby states. Calhoun of Cresson judged the event. King Solomon and Strummer were named Grand Champion Stallion and Mare. Junior Livestock awards covered beef, dairy, sheep, swine, goats, and horses with numerous 4 H and individual winners. Grand Champion Steer sold for 27.50 per 100 lb to the First National Bank. other top cattle and stocker calves sold for amounts ranging to 80. Warren Marks, Bobby Simmons, and others won Jr. Poultry honors. Women’s club cake and pie winners were announced with multiple prize recipients.
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Somerell County
Seale Bros. Lumber Yard
Calhoun
Cresson
L A. Irvine
Texas
King Solomon
O. D. Adams
Evadale
Poco Pine
Paul Curtner
Jacksboro
Tex
Strummer
I. M. Morgan
Smithfield
Texas Spirit
Carl Andrews
Granbury
King Meg
M & M Ranch
Milford
Lady Romeo
Paul R. Huffman
Weatherford
Barry Stewart
Virginia Ann Pruitt
Bill
Jack Miller
Glenn Mann
Bill Miller
Scott Crabtree
Kyle Young
David Mimms
Bob Morris
Edwin Rentfrow
Dale McPherson
Ed Jameson
Kenneth Harris
Ram
Ronald Sexton
Don Brooks
John Ratliff
Lamb
Jesse Pruitt
Pricilla Eddy
Roy Noack
Bill Mullen
Mack Evans
Buck
Tommy Mann
Joe Stacey
Doe
Patricia Jackson
Royce Stacey
Kid
Pat Jackson
Charlgien
Richard Sexton
Jimmy Riddle
First National Bank
Barry
Walnut Springs
Chaffin Cafe
Cleburne
Wendell McPherson
Bill White
JR. Poultry Show
Warren Marks
Bobby Simmons
Billy Skalsky
Mary Ann Strawn
Don Baker
A. D
Charlotte Thomas
Barbara Thompson
Linda Newman
Letha Flanary
Francis Canada
Button clover aids winter pastures and soil work in Glen Rose area
Earl Royal reports excellent grazing from winter pastures of clover and grain mixes at Squaw Creek Valley Ranch with Madrid and button clover cutting feed costs. Several farmers in Sutton Valley Glen Rose show strong button clover growth and optimal forage in March and April, while terrace and diversion projects expand to prevent erosion.
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Earl Royal
Squaw Creek Valley Ranch
Mr. Royal
J. D. Finch
Sutton Valley
B. D. Spencer
Sid Mimms
Jiggs Branham
Glen Rose
Madrid
Hubham
H. C. Polley
G. W. Roark
W. A. Schmid,Jr
T. K. Mann
L. D. Faulkner
Ben Chambers
Willie Hart to Play in North South Game
Glen Rose Tigers star tackle Wilie Hart earned a spot in the North South All-Star Game set for August in Houston. He is the first Glen Rose player named to an All State Team and the first from the district to join a North South squad coached by Travis Hughes of Deer Park High School, with about 24 Texas players selected.
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Wilie Hart
Glen Rose Tigers
Houston
Wilie
Glen Rose
Texas High School Coaches Association
South
Travis Houghes
Deer Park High School
Hospital News Discharges and Patient Updates
A hospital bulletin lists patient statuses including multiple discharges last Saturday and Sunday. Names such as E. W. McCoy Perry Dempsey J. G. Conway Tom K. Blaylock and others are noted with varied conditions from improved to critical. Several patients were admitted or remained unchanged including Alien Thompson and C. O. Thompson.
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E. W. McCoy
C. M. Dehtan
Perry Dempsey
Maggie Marchbanks
Bill Osborn
Gary Westmoreland
Joe Smith
A. J. Olson
J. G. Conway
W. A. Bell
Tom K. Blaylock
Tobe Keenum
Forfeited land sale slated by VLB across 23 Texas counties
Seventy seven tracts of forfeited land in 23 Texas counties will be offered for sale by the Veterans Land Board on March 381. The tracts are spread statewide including Bosque Brown Coleman Comanche Eastland and McCulloch counties. Information requests may be directed to Commissioner Alcorn at the General Land Office in Austin.
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Texas
Veteran’s Land Board
Frank Driskill
Bill Alcorn
Bosque
Brown
Coleman
Comanche
Eastland
McCulloch
Allcorn
General Land Office
Austin
Wreck Fatal to Somervell Co Property Owner
James Fisher Nieman aged 30, killed in a head on collision near Cleburne last Saturday afternoon, was a Somervell County property owner in the Eden community. He owned the property in partnership with Bob Lilly, who was seriously injured. both men resided in Dallas.
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James Fisher Nieman
Cleburne
Gden
Somervell County
Bob Lilly
Dallas
Car collision injures two in pasture crash
Murry Dehtan and Perry Dempsey sustained slight injuries last Thursday night when their car struck a stump in the Dehtan pasture near the Rock Creek area. J Dempsey, five year old son of Mr and Mrs Dempsey, received a painful cheek blow.
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Murry Dehtan
Perry Dempsey
Dehtan
J. D. V Dempsey
Car Crash Wrecks Near Paluxy Bridge injuring Chester Thompson
Chester O. Thompson of Keppers sustained a back and ear injury when the vehicle he rode in overturned about 100 yards east of the new Paluxy Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The driver lost control on the curve approaching the bridge while heading toward Stephenville.
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Chester O. Thompson
Keppers
New Paluxy Bridge
Stephenville
Sergeant King participates in Sabre Hawk Seventh Army maneuvers
Sergeant First Class Ray mond J. King, son of Mrs. Collis Leopard of Glen Rose, took part in Sabre Hawk, a Seventh Army maneuver in Germany involving over 100000 troops. He arrived overseas in July 1956 and is accompanied by his wife Elfriede.
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Raymond J. King
Collis Leopard
Glen Rose
Germany
Sgt. King
Elfriede
Senior Supper Invitation From Senior Class
The Senior Class extends an invitation to a Senior Supper on Tuesday March 11 at the School Cafeteria. Proceeds go to the Senior Trip fund with a menu including roast beef green beans mashed potatoes corn hot rolls and cake. Serving is 5 30 to 7 30 p m with adult plates at 1 and children's plates at 65 cents, tickets at the door.
Miss Patsy Wann Weds Neal Armstrong in Canton Texas
Patsy Wann of Austin married Neal Armstrong on February 15 at 7 p m in the First Baptist Church Canton Texas. Rev Wann grandfather of the bride officiated the double ring ceremony. Larry Vowels served as best man with Mrs Vowels as matron of honor. The couple will reside in Dallas where Neal works.
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Patsy Wann
Austin
Neal Armstrong
First Baptist Church
Canton
Texas
Wann
Larry Vowels
Dallas
Neal
Porter Retires as Glen Rose Postmaster
W E Porter Glen Rose Postmaster for 24 years retired last Friday February 28. He served the Federal Government with diligence and was one of the county's most popular men due to the friendly post office atmosphere. The REPORTER joins friends in congratulating him on a job well done and wishing him happiness ahead.
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W. E. Porter
Glen Rose
Porter
Bill
Gibbs Jr. Named Acting Postmaster at Glen Rose
G. C. Gibbs Jr. has been appointed acting postmaster of the Glen Rose Post Office, replacing the previous officer and taking charge of local mail service.
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G. C. Gibbs, JR
Glen Rose
Card of thanks for kindness after loss
The Garner Ramsey Gosdin and Moore families express sincere gratitude for kind words floral offerings food and acts of sympathy during their sorrow. May God bless each reader.
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T. W. Garner
J. D. Ramsey
J. B Gosdin
D. E. Garner
W. E. Moore
Know Your School District
J M McCroskey profiles the Junior High faculty including Principal Hale Riddle and teachers Mrs Estha West Griff Mack McConal Miss Meredith Hale Ralph Cain and coaches Oran Clary and W V Andrews. It lists their degrees certificates and teaching assignments across junior high and high school subjects.
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Hale Riddle
Estha West
Griff Mack McConal
Meredith Hale
Ralph Cain
Oran B. Clary
W.V. Andrews
Mr. Riddle
Glen Rose High School
Weatherford College
Texas University
TCU
Jr. High
West
Tarleton State College
North Texas State College
McConal
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Glen Rose
North Texas S. College
McMurry College
W. W. Andrews
Oklahoma A&m
Texas Christian University
Six youths fined in theft case in County Court
Six youths pleaded guilty to theft over five dollars and under fifty and received a $1 fine plus $30 in court costs in County Court. The youths were ordered to pay the total amount.
CSC Talent Show Scheduled For Friday Night
The CSC announces a talent show to be held Friday evening March 7 at 7 30 in the auditorium with audience participation invited and prizes likely awarded.
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CSC
Rummage and Bake Sale at Marsh Building
The CS and 5th Grade sponsor a rummage sale and bake sale tomorrow in the Marsh Building from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds support grade activities and projects.
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VLB
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7Th Army
Miss Wann
Mrs
FAEAN
Brazos River Valley
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Brazos River
Brazos River Authority
Brazos Valley
Gulf
Abilene
Freeport
J. M. McCroskey
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