07 Sep 1967
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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1967
Page
1
Glen Rose officials reported an all time high enrollment of 519 students while utility connections and post office boxes reached records. Labor Day weekend drew large crowds with full lodging and crowded eateries as local groups and clubs supported events. Tigers football hopes rise with an away game at Hico Friday night.
A June term Grand Jury empaneled by Judge Penn J. Jackson returned eight indictments for burglary against Warren Underwood and three against Jerry Prescher. Underwood faces charges tied to two ranch-home burglaries and a third at Dr. R. H. Dreschel Sr. last month. Prescher faces three burglaries in August. Jury praised the County Sheriff's tax collection and the Commissioners Court remodeling of rest rooms and urged a jail repair committee.
Workmen completed an extensive remodeling program on the public rest rooms at the courthouse square. The facilities now feature ceramic tile on floors and walls and new modern fixtures. The project cost about $1600.
The Glen Rose Public Schools calendar lists opening on September 1 and a 176 day school year. Observed holidays include Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas Easter and spring break. Key events shown are science fair, public school week, livestock show, Tiger Relays, and commencements for junior high and senior levels.
Glen Rose Schools began with a record 519 pupils, up 41 from last year. High school numbers total 155 with elementary at 364, the largest class is eighth grade at 58 and the smallest is the junior high at 28. Officials expect enrollment to reach 525 early in the second week. Superintendent J M McCroskey praised strong start and noted campus improvements including grounds grading, gravel parking areas, and backstops on softball diamonds to prepare for the new year.
Glen Rose Sabertooths travel to Hico Friday night to open the 1967 grid season against the Tigers. Glen Rose, 8-3 last year and District 13-A champions, aim to repeat with five starters missing. Bob White leads the offense with backfield help from Jerry Drake and William Gartrell. defense likely stars Gartrell, Ernst, McPherson, and Pruitt. New ends Danny Thompson and Gary Hill will pace the passing attack. home opener vs Kennedale follows Sept 15.
ASCS office manager Iva E Aston said ballots for the annual Community Committee Election will be mailed Friday. Producers not receiving a ballot can pick one up at the Glen Rose Hotel building office. Community and county committeemen will meet Sept 27 to choose a county committeeman for a three year term and take office Oct 1.
The 1967 Tiger grid slate lists home games and district clashes. Key matches highlight where the team faces divisional rivals at and away from Tiger Field, with dates and venues noted for preparation. Strong local showdowns shape the season outlook and fan interest.
Large crowds gathered in Glen Rose from Friday to Monday for Labor Day events hosted by the Glen Rose Somervell County Chamber of Commerce. Highlights included a street dance, the Holiday Rambler Travel Trailer Club state rally with about 300 people, a big Saturday parade and Junior Rodeo, Dinosaur Play Day, and a Monday Coon Dog Show at the rodeo grounds.
Shown as thirty three hundredths of an inch in area rainfall measured Monday by T J Davis official observer for the U S Weather Bureau. August ties January for driest month of year with total ten hundredths inches by Aug 22. Temperatures ranged from 48 to 105 degrees. Glen Rose totals reach 19.03 inches through eight months with September rainfall included.
Dutch Mann former pastor of Rock Creek Baptist Church preached at Assembly of God Church here Saturday night. A number from Rock Creek Church attended. The Mann family resides in Oregon while he pastored a Hood River church and now attends a Bible College in Marlin where the family lives.
The B team begins a seven game schedule against Valley Mills at Tiger Stadium Saturday morning. Kickoff is 9 30 a m with adult admission 50 cents and student 25 cents.
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