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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1968
Page
1
Saturday is Election Day and voters are urged to back the referendum to fund free library service for county residents. City officials and Health Officer Dr. Roger Marks call for broad participation in the Clean-Up drive to combat mosquitoes and improve community health and appearance.
J and J Materials Inc establishes a dredging and washing operation along the Brazos River at the H. M. Gambrell in Rainbow. Project plans include dredging and washing 1000 yards daily, employing seven to eight longtime workers, with transfers from Seagoville and new housing for the Wright family.
Marvin Leon Leach, 22, was shot to death by his estranged wife Linda Hankins Leach, 19, after he forced entry to her parents home and fired through a wall. The widow claimed she fired back until her pistol was empty as their two year old child was present. Sheriff Strawn noted Leach was on bond for assault with intent to murder from a prior incident. Roy Kelley, 22, of Lampasas aided Leach and was detained. he said he and his wife drove to the Hankins home after Leach asked for help.
Texans cast ballots with only the Preston Smith versus Don Yarbrough gubernatorial runoff listed. A Somervell County referendum asks voters to approve contracting with the Somervell County Historical Society to fund free public library services up to 200 dollars per month. Polls run 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at nine precincts including Glen Rose and Cottonwood Church.
J M McCroskey reports enrollment gains allow hiring of Charles W Gibbs as principal and Loretha Ann Galloway as elementary teacher. Hale Riddle remains part time. Dessie M Schnick named elementary teacher replacement for Clara Hart. Schnick has 21 years in Michigan and a UM masters. Galloway returns while husband serves in Germany.
A grand jury will be selected and empaneled in 18th District Court on Monday to serve until the year’s end. Named for service are Mrs Don C Hill Clyde Armstrong S E Crabtree Jr Kelley Lewellen Eben Kirk Mrs Charlie Moss Gene Simpson T R Spencer Jerre Deason J C Wolfenberger Kenneth Trimble Buford Daniels Earnest Drake Jr Coll Davis Bill Pruitt R B Taylor Mrs Cecil Parker James R Hewlett Roy Andrus J T Woolems. The panel will review the shooting of Marvin Leon Leach with Mrs Leach expected for questioning and no charges yet filed. Fort Worth resident Mark Flanagan faces burglary charges over stolen guns from the E V Gardener home last November. A Fort Worth hippo couple, ages 20 and 15, are to be investigated for allegedly swearing to false statements to obtain a marriage license.
Kelley Lewellen, president judge of elections, said Tuesday the polling site in Precinct 1 has moved from the Reporter office to the Cole Building beside B W Hamill Grocery on the courthouse square. Voters are urged to note the change.
City and county officials urge Glen Rose and Somervell County residents to join the Spring Clean-Up Campaign June 3 to 8. Dr. Roger Marks emphasizes removing stagnant water risks, while Mayor Walter Ernst offers free trash haul for debris placed along streets if ready by June 7, to improve health and appearance.
Sam Freas commander of the local American Legion says a Color Guard from Naval Air Station Grand Prairie will participate in the Memorial Day ceremonies on the courthouse square starting at 11 am. The public is urged to show respect for the war dead as Glen Rose observes a full holiday.
In a Lometa area home, 38 year old James Leach was killed after an attempted home invasion by Kelley. Mrs. Hankins and Mrs. Leach defended the residence firing a six shot revolver until Leach collapsed. A 12 gauge shotgun and a leather hassock were used in the altercation. Leach had handcuffs found on him. Kelley was questioned and released as the case goes to the grand jury.
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