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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1972
Page
1
Two local men and a juvenile were arrested shortly after midnight Sunday and charged on six counts by Highway Patrolman Bob Brock. The arrests followed a wreck in front of the G. C. Gibbs Sr. home on Barnard Street NE. Events leading up to the ar.
Randall Talley of this city won first place at the Texas State Fair Livestock Show with his summer yearling Polled Hereford heifer Vicki Tiberius C2 in Class 24. The 4th grader has previously placed in several area shows this fall. In a separate incident, Bobby Jordan 20 fled from a patrol car at 102 mph on Highway 67, lost control near Brazos River bridge, and crashed into a rock wall and telephone pole. three occupants were treated and released. Jordan faced charges of eluding an officer, speeding over 100 mph, and minor in possession, with two other passengers also charged.
Robert T. Bob Summers, renowned city artist, will hold a one man show at the Diamond M Foundation Museum in Snyder on Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. A Saturday evening reception at Snyder Country Club from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. honors him. Local residents are invited to view the works. Mr and Mrs J C Van Kirk of Fort Worth visited Monday in the Robert Gaskill home.
Two men were injured Saturday when a 1971 Chevrolet driven by Steven E. Miller collided with a Zachary Construction pickup in a U turn at the east end of the Brazos River bridge on Highway 67. Sparks, an Electrician, was hospitalized with a neck injury. Miller was treated and released. Sheriff's deputies cited Sparks for turning without safety.
Colder weather would help slow screwworm outbreaks but until a hard freeze arrives livestock producers must inspect and treat all wounds. County Extension Agent Doyle Cooper notes approved remedies include dusts smears and aerosols with coumaphos and rennel water sprays offering protection and worm elimination.
Glen Rose uses strong defense and a blocked punt to defeat China Spring 22 to 14. Lonnie Baker recovered the blocked punt for the decisive score as Vernon Taylor and Keith Rhodes led the ground game amid turnovers. The Tigers travel to Goldthwaite on Friday.
Jackie A. Simpson of Saint Jo a Tarleton State College senior in Agricultural Education begins student teaching at Glen Rose High School under Wm B Cowan through Dec 14. The arrangement between J M McCroskey and Tarleton enables training in vocational agriculture teaching. completion leads to a BS degree and provisional teaching certificate.
The article reminds readers to set clocks back one hour as the nation returns to Standard Time at 2 a.m. Sunday. It notes the shift from Daylight Saving Time last April and highlights an extra hour of evening darkness for relaxation.
Earley Teague of this city appeared in County Court on Friday and pled guilty to Driving While Intoxicated filed Sept 5. Judge Temple Summers imposed a $100 fine plus $40 court costs and a six month jail term probated. His driver’s license suspension for one year was also probated.
Central Texas Polled Hereford Association will stage its 21st annual show and sale in Clifton on Friday and Saturday. Eldorado Oklahoma judge Jim Strawn will oversee the show, expected to be among the largest ever by the group. The sale Saturday aims to be among the state’s biggest Polled Hereford consignments, with area producers including Billy C. Miller of Skibo Ranch and Lightning L Ranch of Glen Rose.
Mrs. Fay Trimble returns to her home in Lubbock after a short visit with relatives in Glen Rose.
Rains totaling 3.65 inches fell Thursday through Sunday, cooling temps in Somervell County and stalling the peanut harvest. National Weather Service observer Robert Mack notes this is the first measurable moisture in October and that the month’s first 18 days were the driest and hottest on record for the area. Here is his past week report in figures.
About 500 delegates attending the 39th National Council meeting of the Girl Scouts of the USA visited Stevens Ranch Girl Scout Camp on the Brazos River in Nemo Tuesday. Circle T Council officials led the tour with 11 busloads, while Mr and Mrs Robert Mack and Mrs Ben Moss of Somervell County Historical Society arranged a Glen Rose area display for delegates.
The proposal asks voters to approve Amendment No 11 to raise lieutenant governor and speaker salaries to 22500 and Amendment No 12 to allow state employees to serve on local governing boards without losing state pay. Proponents cite leadership demands and continued expertise. opponents warn of increased costs and blurred accountability.
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