Predictions: Glen Rose 33 Alvarado 7
The forecast lists scores for several high school and college games with Glen Rose ahead of Alvarado 33 to 7. It also shows Texas Tech vs Texas and other matchups with varying outcomes and point totals.
27 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1957
Page
1
The forecast lists scores for several high school and college games with Glen Rose ahead of Alvarado 33 to 7. It also shows Texas Tech vs Texas and other matchups with varying outcomes and point totals.
Postmaster Porter announces International Letter Writing Week from October 6 to 12. Since 1938 the National observance has emphasized letter writing as a symbol of American freedom and aims to foster peace through written communication between nations. Porter urges all county residents to participate and send overdue letters home.
A. D. Wood cites Stansifer on deferred rewards and divine judgement. The column urges daily action to influence future generations and to live on the level, questioning if readers pursue higher aims or remain complacent.
L C Bivens owner of a Squaw Creek operation gins the first bale of cotton in Somervell County for 1957. C H Yancey Gin in Granbury handles the ginning and offers the bale free to Mr Bivens. Hood County had the earlier first bale. The First National Bank of Granbury awards a $25 Series E Savings Bond as a premium.
Community School Organization officers met last Thursday night to discuss plans for the coming year. President M. G. McConal presided over the session. Regular meetings will be on the first Monday of each month, with the first on October 7.
A Monday night break in at Kelleys Humble Station gained access through a back window and took only $8 from the cash drawer. No other city locations were reported entered.
A travelogue recounts a Pan American flight from Dallas to Port-au-Prince with stops in Miami, detailing arrival at 6:30, guides like Robert Carlos, and daily Haitian experiences. Descriptions include markets, street trades, crafts, voodoo dances, a glass bottom boat ride, and a 6000 foot mountain excursion with scenic views and souvenir notes.
Good rains fell across the county last Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Georges Creek Nemo led with 2.4 inches, Glen Rose 1.4, Paluxy 1.3, and Rock Creek 1.4 with varying amounts in parts of town.
Martha Elizabeth Wilson aged 85 died at a local hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were held at Glen Rose Funeral Home Chapel with Elder A D Wood in charge. She was born December 19 1871 in Morgan Mill Erath County and is survived by numerous children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial followed at Lanham Mill cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Hunter recount a Jamaica journey noting stark rural life, calypso greetings in Kingston, a bamboo raft ride on the Rio Grande, and scenic beaches at Tower Isles Hotel. They thank customers and announce souvenirs at the store Friday and Saturday.
Glen Rose defeated Dublin 19 to 0 on the Lions turf as Wallace Thompson and Lynwood West broke loose for 76 and 54 yard scores. Dublin quarterback Bud Cooper and RBs Ratliff McKinney fought hard but Glen Rose’s defense sealed the win. The Tigers travel to Alvarado for a non conference game at 8 p.m.
The Glen Rose Optimist Club completed a new lighted scoreboard at the football stadium. It displays the game score clearly, improving visibility for fans and players alike.
Mrs. Mattie Pruitt was celebrated on her 83rd birthday last Sunday by her children and grandchildren. Attendees from Ft Worth included H Bowen Maurine Hall H Pruitt J M Roberts Fred Lewis Armstrong Chip C L Nease W B Pruitt J O Pruitt Bob Pruitt and J E Ward from Glen Rose.
The Glen Rose High School Lettermen Club held its first meeting on September 25 with all athletes invited. Officers elected include Johnny Robertson president Barry Stewart vice president Brenda Stewart secretary treasurer Joyce McGee reporter Billy Mitchell sergeant at arms and Don Massingill representative to the Student Council.
Humble will air SMU versus Georgia Tech at 12 45 on 820 TCU versus Ohio State at 12 45 on 570 Baylor versus Houston at 7 45 on WRR KFJZ and Texas versus Tulane at 7 45 on 820 and A M Tech at 7 45 over KRLD 1080.
Hamilton 35 Gatesville 0. Midway 21 Valley Mills 0. Itasca 14 Whitney 13. Joshua 12 Alvarado 7. Granbury 13 Decatur 0. Marlin 31 McGregor 6.
The Glen Rose High School Student Council held its first meeting on September 25. Officers include Bud Cooper as president Joyce McGee as vice president Pat Jackson as secretary treasurer and Nelda RaifsnidER as reporter. A plaque fundraiser for a new trophy case in the auditorium was announced with a committee of Nancy Bridges Dennis Ramsey and Johnny Robertson to advertise school events.
Glen Rose High School announces annuals are now being sold for subscription. Contact Brenda Hines Eugene Ratliff Bud Cooper or John D Gordon to order.
County Attorney George Davis will attend a three day Federal Tax conference in Austin and plans to return Saturday.
The State Board of Pharmacy celebrated its fiftieth anniversary at a meeting last week with attendance from W. T. Roden.
Mrs. Maggie Snyder recently visited Las Vegas Nevada accompanied by Mrs. Ruth Scott Mrs. G A Gaonette and Mrs. H Cobb for an informal social trip likely with friends and acquaintances from their circle.
Mr and Mrs Sam Smith of Ft Worth spent time at the home of Mrs Mattie Hannan last week detailing a social visit and hospitality shown during their stay.
Louella Bivens daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Bivens achieved the second highest grade in the freshman class at Decatur Baptist College based on Ability and Intelligence tests. She previously graduated with honors in the 1957 class of the local high school.
The Kittens fell to Hamilton Junko High in a tight season opener Tuesday. Hamilton led with a second quarter score and extra point. Johnnie Martin scored late as the Kittens reached the 2 yard line before the drive ended. Next Tuesday they host Comanche Junior High at Comanche.
Texas A and M Extension Dairy Husbandman A M Meekma and Cattle Husbandry Chief Instructor Shalom Sharar visited Somervell County on September 19 1957 with County Agent Doyle Cooper and Ag Teacher W B Cowan Jr touring registered Jersey heifer projects Meekma classified the heifers and praised the Junior Dairy Program calling the group above average with three excellent animals.
Game Warden J C Moore warned hunters in Somervell County against using shotguns with more than three cartridges total two in the magazine and one in the barrel for quail and migratory birds this year. He noted factory plugs are common and offered plugging options.
Tony Lee is the new arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Sledge born at Granbury hospital. He weighed 8 pounds at birth. The mother is the former Miss Sue Evans of Glen Rose. Great grandmother is Mrs. Jim McFall.
The schedule lists junior high games on October 1 in Comanche October 8 in German October 15 at Stephenville October 22 in Granbury October 29 at De Leon November 5 at Dublin.
The set lists games for District 19 A with locations and dates: Sept 27 at Alvarado, Oct 4 open, Oct 11 at Whitney B, Oct 18 at Itasca, Oct 25 at Moody, Nov 1 at Clifton, Nov 8 at Midway, Nov 15 at McGregor. The sequence notes alternating home and away venues.
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