Rainfall Here Aids Crops And Pastures
Slow soaking rain across Somervell County benefits winter pasture grass small grains and cover crops. Buzz Evans of the Soil Conservation Service notes moisture supports planting and shows Texas winter grass responding with clovers emerging in fields. Gallon measurements include Glen Rose 1.60 Seven Knobs 3.60 Rainbow 1.70 Rough Creek 5.00 Chalk Mountain 3.50 Crossroads 2.60. rainfall lighter in the county north.
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Somervell
Buzz Evans
Soil Conservation Service
Evans
Texas
Glen Rose
Rough Creek
Chalk Mountain
Crossroads
Chamber of Commerce to Resume Luncheons in Glen Rose
The Glen Rose Somervell County Chamber of Commerce board approved monthly noon luncheons for members. The November 26 gathering at First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall features a Thanksgiving dinner, a brief business meeting, and a talk by John Rickerson of Lederle Laboratories on Values in Health. Tickets are 1.25 dollars from directors or local shops.
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Glen Rose-Somervell County
Fellowship Hall
First Methodist Church
John Rickerson
Lederle Laboratories
Chamber of Commerce
Corner Drug
Echols Cleaners
Man Fined For Possession Of Deer Out Of Season
A Stephenville man was arrested and fined 55 dollars in county court for possession of a wild buck deer out of season. He claimed he hit the animal on Long Pettitt Road near Flat Top Ranch and was taking it to authorities when stopped by a Game Warden. Officials noted the car-deer scenario could be true but state law requires the deer to be moved off the roadway and reported to authorities.
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Stephenville
Long-Pettitt Road
Flat Top Ranch
CSO Monthly Meeting Set for November 18
The Community School Organization schedules its regular monthly gathering for Monday November 18 at 7 30 PM. The local FFA Chapter members will lead the program and an informative discussion on modern math will accompany the agenda, inviting all parents of students.
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FFA
Sharron Hanna
C. M. Strawn
Sandra Reynolds
Larry Witt
Judy Ivy
Robert Walker
Sandra West
Celia Stephens
Brenda Evans
Linda Watts
Teresa Gosdin
Vebra Sandlin
Vickie Witt
Becky Young
Stephen Rhoades
Betty Ann McCroskey
Gregg Marsh
Laura Hewlett
Vickie Whitworth
Brenda Buzan
Sherry Wheat
Mitzi Miller
Kay Voss
CSO
Fines Totaled 594.50 in County and Justice Court
Justice of the Peace C. M. Tidwell reports fines and costs at 359.50 for September and October with 174.00 in September and 185.50 in October. County Court fines reached 235.00 for two offenses including 180.00 for whisky and beer resale and 55.00 for an out of season deer possession. Dr and Mrs W E Meaders visited Austin for the Texas Baylor game and weekend with relatives.
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Justice of the Peace
C. M. Tidwell
Justice Court
Tidwell
Glen Rose Gift Preview Show at Oakdale Park
Glen Rose unveils a Christmas Gift Preview on Saturday November 23 at Oakdale Park skating rink. About 25 local firms display gift merchandise and services with door prizes including 25 gifts and a grand prize. Admission is free from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Local firms listed include Gresham & Son Phil's Radio & TV Jackson's Superette and others.
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Glen Rose
Oakdale Park
Gresham & Son
Phil’s Radio & TV
Jackson’s Superette
White’s Auto Store
Glen Rose Furniture & Appliance
Spinks Grocery & Station
Corner Drug Store
Gavit Drug Store
Triple-E Grocery
Echols Cleaners
Hunter’s Gift & Appliance
Martin & Sons
Reeves Grocery & Station
Hiway Cafe
Crabtree Chevrolet
Dawson Holden
Tillman Insurance
Pruitt Feed Mill
Wilson’s Station
Little Patty
Milan & Son Insurance Co
Glen Rose Water Featured in Saturday Evening Post Ad
Water from Glen Rose is highlighted in a double page ad by the Caterpillar Co in the current Saturday Evening Post. The spot recounts Dallas 1953 water shortage when a Dallas company sold Glen Rose bottled water for 50 cents per half gallon carton.
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Glen Rose
The
Caterpillar Co
Saturday Evening Post
Dallas
Commissioners Court Approves $800 for Center Remodel
In regular session the Commissioners Court voted to spend 800.00 for repairs and remodeling of the Community Center. Estimated interior remodeling costs total 1500. County home demonstration clubs oversee the project and plan to raise the remaining funds.
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Commissioners Court
Local Lady's Grandson Buried in Lubbock
David Russell Spencer 19, grandson of Mrs. Clara Spencer of Glen Rose and son of Mrs. Tommy Wynne of Lubbock, was buried in Lubbock Wednesday. He died from injuries at a San Diego naval hospital after a year in the Navy. Details were not available. Survivors include his mother two sisters and his grandmother. Burial followed in Squaw Creek Cemetery. relatives from Charley Spencer Earl Million Mrs. Mary Moss attended.
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David Russell Spencer
Tommy Wynne
Lubbock
Clara Spencer
Glen Rose
Young Spencer
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Calif
Russell Lee Spencer
Normandy Beach
Somervell County
Squaw Creek
Somervell Voters Reject Poll Tax Amendment
Somervell County voters rejected the proposed constitutional poll tax abolition and the Jefferson County pension proposal. Support for increasing welfare payment ceilings passed 142 to 50, and increased veterans land payment capital won 105 to 70. A portrait show is scheduled at Palace Theatre benefiting medallion costs.
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Somervell
Somervell County
Jefferson County
Children’s pictures to be taken at Hunter’s store
A photo contest for children is announced in this edition. Winston B. Lucas of Irving will photograph at Hunter’s Jewelry & Appliance in town on Tuesday November 19 from 1 to 5 30 p.m. Parents urged to read the ad for details.
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Reporter
Winston B. Lucas
Irving
Hunter’s Jewelry & Appliance
Eastland Woman Seeks Help Locating Kin
Mrs. H. S. Curtis of Eastland asks for assistance locating her relative Troy Cross believed to be in the Glen Rose area. Anyone with information should notify the Reporter to relay details to Mrs. Curtis.
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Eastland
H. S. Curtis
Rt. 2
Troy Cross
Glen Rose
Mr. Cross
Mrs. Curtis
Carnival Nets Over 650 For CSO And Local School
The annual Community School Organization fall carnival raised 661.73 for CSO and local school. Pre sale and ticket sales produced 603.00 with queen contest adding 249.37. gross receipts reached 890.32 and expenses 228.59, leaving 661.73 for classes and CSO.
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CSO
Roger
Armstrong
Leroy Gibson
Kay Shackelford
J. M. McCroskey
John Shackelford
Tigers Fall to Clifton and Close Season in Glen Rose
The Glen Rose High School Tigers were shut out 30 0 by Clifton last Friday night. They conclude the 1963 season with a trip to Alvarado and face a tough finish as observers expect a strong effort. Visitors at the Tillman home included Mrs Tillman and family from Clarksville Alabama and Mangum Oklahoma.
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Tigers
Clifton
Glen Rose High School Tigers
Alvarado
L. G. Tillman
Reverend Keelin Leaves Walnut Springs Church
Memorial Methodist Church pastor Reverend Harmon Keelin is assigned to the Methodist Church at Kellar after two years in Walnut Springs. Five assignments announced by Bishop William C. Martin involve changes for Walnut Springs, including Rev Keelin to Kellar and Reverend Jemnie Reedy taking over in Walnut Springs.
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Harmon Keelin
Memorial Methodist Church
Walnut Springs
Kellar
Walnut
Central Texas
William C. Martin
Keelin
Jimmie Reedy
Mullin-Zephyr
Brown County
Linda Bass Chosen Senior Honor Student
Linda Bass has been selected as Glen Rose High School’s senior Home Economics honor student and will represent the school on McCall’s magazine 1963 1964 Teen Fashion Board.
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Linda Bass
Glen Rose High School
McCall’s
Mrs Una Paschall Visits Fort Worth Sunday
Mrs Paschall visited Fort Worth on Sunday, stopping at local spots and meeting residents during a brief weekend sojourn in the city.
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Una Paschall
Fort Worth
Methodist Harvest Festival Dinner and Auction
The First Methodist Church of Glen Rose hosts a harvest festival in the church Fellowship Hall on Saturday November 23. A sumptuous barbecue dinner starts at 11 30 a m followed by an old fashioned auction at 1 p m. Tickets cost 1.00 for adults and 50 cents for children with sale items including livestock handcrafts pictures pastries canned goods and other donated items. Auctioneer Gregg Loftis of Waxahachie leads the sale and Rev Bruce Baker invites all to attend.
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First Methodist Church of
Glen Rose
Bruce Baker
Gregg Loftis
Waxahachie
Baker
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W. E. Meaders
Austin
Ralph Cain
Brad
Glen Rose Films
Center
Temple Summers
Optimist Clubs
Rev. Keelin
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