07 Nov 1941
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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1941
Page
1
The notice states that any error regarding a person or firm in these columns will be corrected promptly upon notice to management. It mentions obituaries and notices with admission charges and specifies standard advertising rates of 2c per word.
Miss Page Tankersley and Mr Rich ard Gilmore wed October 31 at Broadway Mulkey Methodist Church Fort Worth Rev Hayden Edwards officiated. The bride daughter of S G Tankersley of 215 Leuda Street they reside there temporarily. Gilmore family ties and well known in Fort Worth as newlyweds start life together.
Mrs E Paris filled her regular appointment here Saturday night and Sunday night. Visitors Included Mr and Mrs Louis Eskridge and others from Midlothian Brownwood Glen Rose Fort Worth. Local residents attended Halloween Carnival in Walnut Springs and singing at Rock Creek. Bro C A Stevenson of Glen Rose will preach here Sunday and Sunday night. Everyone is invited.
Sunday school and evening singing drew good crowds at Mottonwood. Fort Worth visitor Mrs. Carrie Tidwell celebrated her 58th birthday with family. The Street family moved from Dallas and joined Dowdy ranch. two new pupils Juanita and Johnnie Street entered school. Local visits included Mr. and Mrs. John McCoy of Walnut Springs and Mr. and Mrs. Simmons Sparks from Abilene.
Local residents from Glen Rose including Ruby Lane Terry Lane Gibbs and F C Hicks will attend the Baylor Texas football game in Waco. The text also mentions Jack Rim Nemo and ChrisJae as Baylor supporters and attendees, highlighting community interest in the matchup.
A board member thanks the community for support during service and says the public is welcome to ask why they tendered the resignation. The note expresses gratitude and the privilege of serving and invites inquiries.
Beginning last Monday, taxpayers of delinquent taxes will face penalties interest and costs as the penalty remission period ends Saturday. After this, the old state law applies to taxes and penalties.
The 1918 letter from Fred Young of Glen Rose describes life in France near Paris after the armistice, noting drills, refitted units from Illinois and Minnesota, and personal wartime experiences. He mentions Ed, Wendell, Aden, Vick Lackey, Maurice Wisdom, and Bob McGregor, detailing injuries, near captures, and digging foxholes as shells fell.
Contracts let in Austin for State Highway 320 from Hico to Chalk Mountain and for State 3820 near Duffau Creek to Erath County. Morgan Construction Company to build 13.5 miles of drainage and asphalt work at 233273 dollars. Dean Ward to handle Duffau Creek bridges at 26778 dollars. Fred Hall of Waco to grade and drain 67 at 82717 dollars. Local plans to acquire right of ways may follow at Commissioners Court session.
A portion of the road is reported as constructed under a Works Progress Administration WPA program. The project underscores New Deal efforts to improve infrastructure and provide employment during the era.
An old friend signing as Uncle Frump from Dallas writes to Mr. F. D. Hicks praising Glen Rose's newspaper and radio coverage. He urges stronger local advertising to show Glen Rose's business activity and invites a summer visit, noting Cleburne’s larger space but less contrast in local commerce.
Bosque County tops the state in seed loan repayment with about 99 percent repaid over recent years. The Meridian Tribune notes the strong character and reliability of local farmers and agriculture in Bosque County.
School officials report that the compulsory attendance law is now in effect, mandating regular attendance by students and outlining enforcement steps for noncompliance. The measure aims to boost enrollment and reduce truancy across districts.
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