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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
5
Weather observer T. J. Davis reported that only 0.30 inches of rain fell locally since last Wednesday, with a wind storm Thursday. A trace fell Friday, and temperatures dipped to 47 degrees Saturday morning and 49 on Monday. May rainfall reaches 9.73 inches and year-to-date moisture totals 25.57 inches.
Randy Hopson, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hopson of this city, was brought home from a Fort Worth hospital Saturday where he recovered from a neck gunshot wound suffered May 8 when a .22 rifle discharged while he was using it. He is reported to be doing well and can drive daily.
County Agent Doyle Cooper quoted Dr. Joe Worthington of the A and M Extension Service saying current hatch-out of the case-bearer moth delays spraying until no earlier than May 25. Cooler weather has slowed egg laying and hatching, and Cooper will keep county residents updated on developments.
Mr and Mrs Jack McCarty and grandsons John and Bill White traveled through Goldthwaite Cross Plains and Baird over the weekend Bill stayed in Cross Plains for a week with the H P White family.
Four local men Eddie Pollock Billy Murray Wilson Wayne Hamilton and Ronald Hawkins left last Wednesday after being drafted into military service. The group joined others at Cleburne and were sent to Fort Polk Louisiana where they are undergoing basic training in the U.S. Army.
Earnest Clark Cheek, 16, son of Bill Cheek, suffered multiple cuts and bruises to the head and face when a 1958 Chevrolet struck a utility pole near Jake's Barber Shop at 2 a.m. Saturday. Driver Gary D. Mann and Rex Curtis Cheek, 14, escaped injury. The car was a total loss, and power was out about four hours while repair crews fixed lines.
Paula Marsh, born September 5, 1950 in Cleburne, is a lifelong Glen Rose resident and First Baptist Church member. She earned All-District and All-State honors in basketball, played volleyball and track, served on Student Council, was a class officer, and held NHS and FHA memberships. She edited the yearbook and plans to attend beautician school then University of Texas at Arlington.
Newman asks reporters to announce a cemetery work day on June 1 at Post Oak Cemetery hoping for more workers. Mrs. Madge Avery of Cooper visited Glen Rose with friends. The Deasons visited Fort Worth with son and family. The Lail and Curtis families gathered Sunday. Ed Anthony and son from Corpus Christi visited relatives. Damon Brooks from Las Cruces visited with family. The Underwood reunion brought relatives from several Texas towns.
A school event features a benediction and the motto You're never defeated, just behind as diplomas are awarded. Ushers Debbie Shackelford and Mike Wilson assist attendees during the ceremony.
Linda Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Thompson was born February 18 1950 at Marks English Hospital. She attended Glen Rose schools for 12 years and is a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church. She belonged to FHA four years and served as class officer as freshman and senior. She was on the Tiger's Tale staff and played basketball four years.
Jerry Drake born July 10 1950 in Dallas is the son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Drake Jr His family lived in Glen Rose and Abi lene before returning to Dallas He attended Seagoville for nine years and joined Tarleton State College in Stephenville this fall He played football and baseball and earned All District honors and served as class treasurer before entering college.
Hank Pruitt, born June 12, 1950, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pruitt Jr., has lived in Glen Rose all his life. He played football four years and was in the FFA and school plays, serving as FFA representative to the Student Council this year and as a class officer in prior years. He attends First Methodist Church.
An ordinance providing for filling the office of Recorder or Judge of the Corporation Court by appointment as authorized by law. Passed and approved May 7 1968 by the Walnut Springs City Council. Mayor Sam Belyeu signed by City Secretary Mrs. Inez Daves. Mr and Mrs Ray Miles of Cleburne visited the Temple Summers home Sunday after.
Reta Ridings born July 9 1950 Meridian daughter of Sophelia Ridings attended Glen Rose Schools since eighth grade starred in basketball two years choir two years and FHA three years. Billy Ray Walker born Nov 1 1949 Glen Rose lifer served on Tiger Tale staff and was in FFA two years plans to work in Fort Worth. Doyle Wayne Powell born April 8 1950 Hobart Oklahoma son of H T Powell resident Glen Rose one year church member FFA and senior play member intends college in Oklahoma. Judy Marks born July 25 1950 Cleburne lifelong Glen Rose daughter of Roger and Maria Marks organist at First Methodist lettered in basketball volley ball tennis and held student council offices senior year. plans summer at Texas Wesleyan College thereafter.
News copy and advertising must be submitted to the Reporter by noon Tuesday to meet the paper’s deadline.
A schedule lists multiple family reunions by date. Families named include Ice Bruce Bruce Simpson Howard Parks Allard McCoy Blakley Conger Echols Turner Lindsey Culpepper Simpson Wesley Stanford Fairweather Hickman Howeth Vaughn Gent Deavers Phipps Brinkley. The entries cover June 1 through July 21 on various weekends.
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