Passing on Long Street a local column
A recollection column by Weldon Pharr features notices about school readers parents and teachers in a community. It references the Saturday Evening Post letter from a baffled father and notes social quirks from Dallas OU Texas football and local townspeople including Bob Miles and Herb Connally.
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Long Street
Weldon Pharr
R. C. Leach
Saturday Evening Post
post-McGuffey
Willy
Former Glen Rose Resident Injured in California Car Crash
Dr. J G Daniel reported Mrs Floy Jones a former Glen Rose resident was severely hurt in a Calipatria California automobile accident. She sustained a broken leg in two places above the ankle and other injuries.
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J. G. Daniel
Floy Jones
Glen Rose
Calipatria
Calif
Revival Starts Tuesday at First Christian Church
Rev. Bridges of Fort Worth will preach a ten day revival at the First Christian Church starting Tuesday night October 22. Services will be held each evening with a cordial invitation to all to attend these sermons. Bob Miles traveled Sunday to Brownwood for employment.
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Rev. Bridges
Ft. Worth
First Christian Church
Tigers Invade Kopperl In Friday Night Football Clash
The Glen Rose Tigers travel to Kopperl for a 7 30 p m game on Friday. Kopperl hosts with heavier lines averaging 160 pounds on the front and 159 in backfield while Kopperl reserves average 131. A recent upset fuels Glen Rose as they chase a district title against a solid Kopperl squad likely drawing many local fans.
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Koppers
Kopperl
Kopper Club
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Bridges Horses Win Ribbons at Abilene Show
Jack Bridges attended the second annual Palomino Association Horse Show as part of the West Texas Fair in Abilene. All four Bridges entries won ribbons among about 200 horses. LuAlteza won the two year old Mare class at halter. Gabriel placed third in Gelding. Gold Star third in Stallion class. Forty-Niner earned fourth in stock.
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Abilene
Palomino Association
West Texas
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Halter
Gabriel
Gold Star
Clase
Aes
Mortal Storm Plays at Palace with Star Cast
The Palace opens Mortal Storm this Sunday for a three day run. It features James Stewart Margaret Sullavan Robert Young and Frank Morgan in a top notch ensemble. Critics praise the film as one of the month’s better entertainment and stress it is not a war picture.
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the Palace
James Stewart
Margaret Sullavan
Robert Young
Frank Morgan
Harvest Months Best Time For Debt Adjustment
Cecil L. Drake FSA supervisor announces the county farm debt adjustment committee set to meet Thursday October 24 in Glen Rose at 10 am to discuss making debts more affordable. The report notes local attendees at the OU Texas game in Dallas and various town visits and renovations.
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FSA Supervior
County Farm Debt Adjustment Committee
Glen Rose
Dallas
Alex Riddle
Lewis Gresham Jr
Marlix Gibbs
Charles Bridges
Dan Buzan
Harry Bell
Laura Milam
Audrey
Cox
Bargain Subscription Rate Extended To November First
The Reporter extends the bargain rate to $1.00 per year through November 1 for new subscribers and current readers within 50 miles of Glen Rose. Renew now to save one third off the regular $1.50, and nonpayers will be removed from the mailing list per postal regulations.
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Somervell
Glen Rose
State Press Reflects On Club Calves Fate
The State Press quotes The Glen Rose Reporter discussing 19 club calves sent to a local 4 H Club. It ponders their 180 day feeding, eventual slaughter and the notion of a vegetarian heaven for calves, noting beef cooking and cattle farming as a stark end.
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State Press
Dallas Morning News
Glen Rose
Auto Supply Store Celebrates First Anniversary
The White Plan Auto Store in Cleburne marks its first anniversary with a large sale featuring bargains. Owner Willis Hurst expresses gratitude for loyal patronage and notes that ads show only a small portion of planned items for the anniversary event.
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White Plan Auto
Cleburne
Willis Hurst
Hurst
Parity Checks Totaling 625 Dollars at AAA Office
Approximately 625 dollars in 41 parity checks were received at the AAA office this week, representing the final year payment. Anne Lane, administrative secretary, provided the information.
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AAA
Anne Lane
Special dedicatory service at Methodist church Sunday
A dedicatory service will be held at the Methodist church after the morning preaching on Sunday October 20. Parents wishing to dedicate children should bring them. A special stewards meeting follows Monday at 7:30 pm in the pastor's study to finalize the annual budget.
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Methodist
Tigers Tie Cransfil Gap Eleven In Friday Match
Cransfil Gap Eleven rescued a 6 6 tie after an early Cransfil score, with Glen Rose failing to convert a late point after key drives. Armstrong and Trimble led Glen Rose drives while Cransfil Gap’s defense and an interception preserved the draw.
P-T A State Birthday Observed At Local High School
The P-T A held a Thursday afternoon program at the local high school to celebrate the state birthday. Mrs Mae Lane served as program chairman and refreshments were served. Anne Lane returned from a ten day trip to Louisiana and coastal cities in Galveston Port Arthur. Charles Beck, son of Mr and Mrs Harley Beck, underwent a Dallas hospital operation and is reported doing well. Mrs John Shields visited Ft Worth over the weekend with her sister. Fourth Quarterly Conference is set for Oct 28 at 7 p m with T L Crenshaw the pastor urging attendance.
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Mae Lane
Anne Lane
Louisiana
Galveston
Port Arthur
Arri
Charles Beck
Harley Beck
Dallas Hospital
John Shields
Joe Bailey
Ft. Worth
T. L. Crenshaw
Registration Day 1940 honors county volunteers
The October 16 1940 Somervell County registration night tallies 294 men aged 21 to 35 registered in Somervell with 11 nonresidents. Chief registrar Eugene G Connally handed cards to the county clerk as Dr E R Pate chaired the board. Serial numbers listed, Buford Wilson Barker held number 1. names and numbers published. national drawing within ten days. Local selective service office hours set 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 in the county courthouse.
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Somervell
Somervell County
Eugene G. Connally
Selective Service Board
E. R. Pate
Court House
Buford Wilson Barker
Local Selective Service Board
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