Congratulations: Glen Rose seniors honored by community groups
A graduation edition newsletter lauds Mrs. Sam White for a unanimous reelection as president of the Community School Organization and praises local merchants, the Somervell County HD Clubs, and the community for supporting graduates. It warns graduates about future taxes and government dependency, urging independence and civic responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam White
International Harvester
Mac McDonal
Bunky Me
Paul Cain
Clyde Seaman
Walter Ernst
Rock Creek Hdc
Somervell County HD
Glen Rose
Heavy Rain Floods Area With 6.25 Inches Since May 10
Streams rose after a 7 inch rainfall near Bluff Dale and Paluxy. The Brazos river at the low water bridge stalled traffic as Paluxy floodwaters flowed through Milling Park and over Big Rock. Glen Rose recorded 1.45 inches Wednesday night, with total area rainfall 3.45 since Monday and 6.25 for the period since May 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Rock
Bluff Dale
Paluxy
Glen Rose
Commencement Speaker Proffer to Address Class of 1955
North Texas State College associate professor R L Proffer will deliver the commencement address for the Class of 1955 tonight at 8 00 p m He has served as president of the Texas State Teachers association and was a member of both houses of the Texas legislature Proffer’s 28 years in public school work span teaching principalship and superintendent roles Texas Bankers Association elects P B Jack Garrett as president at its 71st annual Fort Worth convention Garrett leads Texas Bank and Trust Company Dallas and has long promoted soil and water conservation and has served as association vice president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L
Bob) Proffer
North Texas State College
Proffer
Texas State Teachers
Texas Hosue of Representatives
State Senate
P. B
Jack) Garrett
Texas Bankers Association
Financial Leaders
Fort Worth
Texas Hotel
Garrett
Texas Bank and Trust Company of
Dallas
Texas
Junior Senior Banquet in Mineral Wells on Rooftop
The Glen Rose High School Junior and Senior classes held their banquet April 29 on the Crazy Hotel roof in Mineral Wells with an Paris theme. Attendees wore berets, sidewalk cafe decor, starry ceiling, and a French menu. Welcoming remarks, speeches by class officers, a guest speaker, musical performances, gifts to sponsors, and dancing followed the program led by toastmaster Weldon Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
Glen Rose High School
Paris
Weldon Hart
David Miles
Barbara Hewlett
Bunky McConal
My Love
Norma Stewart
Glenda’ Leonard
Barbara Norman
Doris McPherson
Martha Hawkins
Georgia Mac Pound
Larry Threadgill
David Garris
J. E. Jackson
Gary Mullen
Senior Trip Highlights Glen Rose High School Tour
Glen Rose High School seniors completed their annual trip visiting Longhorn Cavern in Austin the Capitol with Representative Charles Kirkham, Launda Park New Braunfels, San Antonio sights including the Alamo and Breckenridge Park, a San Marcos glass bottom boat tour, and a Mexican dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rose High School
Longhorn
Carlsbad
Austin
Capitol
Charles Kirkham
Texas
Launda Park
New Braunfels
San Antonio
Alamo San Jose Mission
Breckenridge Park
Lane couple welcomes grandson from overseas
A cablegram to Mr. and Mrs. Linnie Lane announced the birth of a grandson in France to St. and Mrs. Lynn Lane. The boy Lee Nathan weighed 8 pounds and was born at 4 am Wednesday. Grandpa Lane called it a good omen and noted this is the first grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overseas
Linnie Lane
Lynn Lane
France
Lee Nathan
Grandpa Lane
Notable Words to Encourage Acceptance and Joy
The speaker urges the recipient to accept flowers and embrace happiness, while suggesting to ignore the preceding admonitions for now. They advise revisiting the matter later when nothing else occupies the mind.
Glen Rose Chamber Grows to Fifty Four Members
At Tuesday’s regular meeting the Glen Rose Somervell County Chamber of Commerce announced 54 paid up members. Attending firms and individuals include First National Bank Glen Rose Court Gresham & Co. Charles W. Bridges Rives Cafe Coca Cola Bottling Community Public Service and many local businesses. A tape recording of a proposed advertising program for a foreign station was shown by Mr. Craig known as Radio’s Uncle Hank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Glen Rose Somervell County
First National Bank
Glen Rose Court Gresham & Co
Charles W. Bridges
Gavit Drug Rives Cafe White Auto Store
el Rancho Sanitarium
Tepata
Sta. Whitworth
Gas A. Snyder Sanitarium
Sycamore Grove
Gibbs Sanitarium
Mrs. Bairds ‘Bakery
Glen Rose Hotel
Lone Star Gas Co
Kelly Lewellen
Casa Blanca
Tommy’s Courts
Luke Baker
Shaw Sanitarium
E. R. Pate
River Crest Courts
River Crest
George P. Snyder Sanitarium
J. E. Ward Tailor Shop
Deason Tailor Shop
Palace Theatre
Simmons Recreation
Thanks for the hospital kindness from Wona Allen Martin
Wona Allen Martin from Box 471 Goliad Texas thanks friends for flowers cards and letters during illness wishing God’s blessings to all who remembered her while she was in the hospital. She is moving back to her home in Goliad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goliad
Wona Allen Martin
Texas
Mrs Hollands Voice Recital Saturday Night
The voice class of Mrs Bill Holland will be presented in recital at the High School Auditorium Saturday evening May 21 at 8 00 p m The public is cordially invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Holland
Mens Club to Lead Sunday Night Service at Glen Lake Camp
First Methodist Church schedules Sunday night services at Glen Lake Camp with the Mens Club in charge. The program includes swim 4:45 to 5:30, dinner at 6, MYF Vesper Point at 7, and a Mens Club program at 8. Attendees are asked to bring a well filled basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Glen Lake Camp
Glen Rose Home Coming Plans Near Completion
Plans for the Glen Rose Home Coming on May 27 and 28 are nearly ready. Registration starts at 5 30 p m with supper at 7 00 p m Saturday pies are requested for the evening meal. Sunday features dinner and a business meeting with George Sandlin as the Friday speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Rose
George Sandlin
Sandlin
State Democratic Committee
Austin
Pacific Theatre
United States Navy
Southwest
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Geo. W. Sandlin & Co
Sandlin Mortgage Corporation
Mr. Sandlin
North
Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Ellis Benham
Mr and Mrs Ellis Benham of Weinert announce the birth of a son weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces on May 11 at Haskell County Hospital. Mrs Bill Lemens is with the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Benham
Weinert
Haskell County Hospital
Bill Lemens
Cemetery Working at Ward Cemetery This Saturday
A cemetery working is planned at Ward Cemetery on Saturday May 28. Volunteers are asked to bring a basket lunch and their own tools. W. T. Tiwater coordinates the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Cemetery
W. T. Tiwater
Larry Bone Birthday Party Noted at Oakdale Park
Larry Bone son of Mr and Mrs Paul Bone was honored at a birthday party at Oakdale Park on May 16. Guests included Gary, Judy and Candy Marks Lal la, Jean, Jane and Tamara English Becky Annette Jan Whitt Felix Phyliss Victor Cox Kathie Simmons Chuck Moore Paula Marsh Judy Osborn Dale Conger Mitzie Kenna Kay Miller Rhonda Rozelle Michael Ballard and Paula and Marsha Bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Bone
Paul Bone
Oakdale Park
Gary
Judy
Candy Marks
Lalla
Jean
Jane
Tamara English
Becky
Annette
Jan Whitt
Felix
Phyliss
Victor Cox
Kathie Simmons
Chuck Moore
Paula Marsh
Judy Osborn
Dale Conger
Mitzie
Kenna Kay Miller
Rhonda Rozelle
Michael Ballard
Paula
Marsha Bone
Visitors in the A. D. Wood Home
W. J. Nealey and wife visited the A. D. Wood home last week as the parents of Mrs. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Wood
W. J. Nealey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Somervell County
Iaiaaisie
Y.rte Mane
C. WG
Texas Bankers Ass’n. President
Bob
Co of C
Mrs. Hollands
Mens Club
Sunnday Night Service
George W. Sandlin
Benhams
James Willingham
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