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Hood County News-Tablet from Granbury, Texas • Page 8

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HOOu COUNTY NEWS -TABLET. GRANBURY, TEXAS. 76048 THURSDAY, JULY 8. 1965 ZZlJnlin Merrill New Saturday visitors with Mr. and Mrs: William Anderson wefe Mr.

and Mrs. E. Guthrie of Ft. Worth. Sunday visitors with the Andersons were Leonard Hinds of Bowie and Mr.

and Mrs. Leonard Leon Hinds of Joshua. Both the Guthries and the Hinds, are formeiv residents of Cresson. President Of Mid-Texas Angus John Merrill, ah Angus cattle Governor Hogg's Mansion Is Tourist Highlight A leisurely drive along the upper Gulf Coast offers a num-betofattractions, but one in particular- will appeal to the Texas history buff, the lover of 'period pieces in a proper Re-Appointment Of Commissioners Governor John B. Connally recently, announced the re-appointment of both- Mr.

Joe F. Ramsey, Jr. and Mr. Charles C. Ford to the Veterans Affairs Commission of Texan.

Mr. Ramsey, of Houston, is currently serving as vice-chairman and Ford -Longvic wisjerv-ing as secretary. The new terms for the two commissioners will expire on June 12, 1971. FOR SUMMER TIME 'breeder from near Crowley, Baker HD Club News The Baker Home Demonstration Club met June 25 at the Community Center. Members recalled "A costly mistake I have' made" as they gave their roll call.

Mrs, Joe Monroe led the club prayer. Mrs. Bill Shackelford was e-Ipcted-seeretarvr-iilling lhev'a' cuncy left by the resignation of Mrs. Cecil Lewis who is moving out of the community. Mrs.

Lewis was given a shower of gifts- in appreciation of her contribution- to the club. Mrs. Laura Monroe led the recreation. Hostesses were Mrs Wv L. Dent and Mrs.

Lewis. WATERMELON Red or Yellow Cold J- 4c lb. ----3c lb. Whopping 710-lb. size FRIGIDAIRE Freezer! TxawaaelQCtedresidcn tj)f the Mid-Texas Angus AssoeTa" tion at the group's recent annual meeting near Waxahachie.

Merrill replaces retiring president, Turner Baxter of Dallas. The annual meeting was held in conjunction with the annual, association field trip and family picnic, hosted this year by Black Cramp Farm. More than 100 persons attended the event. New" vice-president is- C. tea'i-ue, and Tom Morris', Waxahachie, was retained as secretary-treasurer.

New directors, elected for three Orland Eash, Cleburne; Lynn Ix-sikar, Fort Worth; Dr. Robert Haman, J. D. Sargtnt, Tnrar; Mar- The Stork Delivered! Granbury Genera! Hospital Hews Patients in the hospital are Mrs. Lee Rash, Mrs.

John Dyer. Mrs. Vic Ratliff, Mrs. T. L.

Burdette, Mrs: Cora Damrori, Mrs. Lura Hinnard, Mrs. Liddie Swaim, Nettie Bill Kin-son. Dismissals include Stanley Hall, Marion Blanton, B. D.

Spencer? Mrs. Chester Campbell, Mattie Mcllroy, Mrs. Henry Wallace, Robin West, William Harkins, Jessie Swaim and Er-van Morrison. setting, and the wheeling admirer of the scenic coastal country. The Varner-Hogg Plantation State Park will, prove interesting to the motorist with one or all.

three yens. Since 1965 is another year with more than the usual number of three-day holiday weekends," it is a good to make this tour. Hie spot has been drawing a fair share of vacationers, Relatively small by some standards, the state park embraces 52 acres and is located one mile northeast of West Columbia in Brazoria County. It is just one mile off State. Highway 35.

The centerpiece against a background of trees is the colonial-style mansion, built in and which has period furnishings. It was the earl.v sugiir plantation home of Governor James S. Hogg, which was given to the state by Miss I ma Hogg of Houston, daughter of Texas' 'first native governor, 1 vin Browdor, Ft. Louis I Merrill, Midlothian; and Arthur a 7 pound, 8 ounce daugh'er to Mr. and Mrs.

Cecil Ray Hawkins of Ft. Worth on July 2, 1965. She has been named Deana Lynn. Mr. and Mrs.

A. M.v Barnard of Grandviow are tne maternal grandbarenU, Mr. a.id Mrs. J. C.

Hawkins oi Acton the paternal grandparents. Ho'stetter, Ft. -Worth. Kood "Students. On Model UFO 201 T.S.C.

Honor Roll a 7 pound, ounce son to Mr. and Stanley Anderson, of Cresson on July 1 at Cleburne. Gary Duane is his name. Mr. 20.1 CU.

ft Gives you years and years of food security! Famous Meter-Miser for ret.able zero zone cold. Sliding basket Juice dan rack in door. Five full-width shelves. Five door shelves. HOOD COUNTY LIBRARY SCHEDULE Mondays Thursdays 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday! 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Mrs. Ernest Shrpps of Cres-1 Stephenville. Tex. (Spli 102 Students are listed on th Honor Roll for the, llttij semester at Tarleton Stutle College.

To qualify for the scholastic honor, the student makes a with an endowment "to perpet-! uat'e an appreciation of the I son are the maternal" grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Anderson of Acton the simple, industrious and somev! times elegant- life of grade- of or rnaic-irL each grandparents, course and completes at least .15 semester hours; CANTALOUPES 10c lb. CHICKEN. BEEF.

TURKEY BANQUET POT PIES -2 for 39c 10 LB. IMPERIAL SUGAR 97c LADY ESTHER 4-PURPOSE FACE CREAM 98c 8 OZ. KEITH'S Frozen Fish Sticks 2 for 49c Vi GALLON Boswell FROSTENE 3 for $1.00 MILK T. Gal 79c VANS MILK )i Gal 39c DONALD DUCK ORANGE JUICE 2 for 39c SPAM 2 for 89c KIMBELLS BISCUITS cans 25c FEED LOT BONE STEAK Ih 83c SIRLOIN STEAK lb. 83c NO 2'i CALTOP PEACHES 2 for 49c Prices Good Sat.

"We Giro Green Stampi" Thomason Hdwe. Hood- County students listed1. nnu were Charles W. Bridges and The kindness and sympathy Billie Jo Harris- of Granbury. 0f iiimii comfort -us i-n-our Linda Jo- Mayo of Tolar', and ll0urs sorrow.

For each word Loretta A. Surley of Gt anbury. deed, the flowers, the food Mr. and 'Mrs, Vernon Fisher and' Judy, Mrs. A.

Abbott and R. Fisher visited Mr. and Mrs. Vemoh Lane -Fish' er in Columbia. Missouri over the weekend.

'settlers of Morncntos of the "Texiari the Mexican War, and the Confederacy, are reminders that, exitement, "too, reached this quiet spot. A bit of bonus sightseeing is to be found on Brazos Street in West Columbia: -the tale and flag pole on the site of and expressions of love we will always be grateful. CARTER REUNION The Ross Hayworth family The Carter family reunion will; be hetd July 17 and, 18 at! Mambrino. Friends and relatives are invited. the birthplace of a.

republic the old capitol of Texas Mr. and Mis, Waymon Beall anil children spent the July 4th weekend in Corpus Christi. JULY Varner-Hogg Plantation State Park is open frojn -10-00 a.m. to 12 00 noon, and 1:00 p.m. to I 5:00 p.m.

every day, except Mondays and Wednesdays. A nominal charge (50c and 25c for hi children) is made for admission The 'park has a picnic area the shade. Hosnitable West CoVZA'hc 3 4 7' home town of Mrs. -llkijcro V'lV. SALE so has the McKinstry hon.

site wluje- Stephen F. Austin died in 1836. j- Li Other' reasons to pas up and Ha Houston, Galveston and Freeport beach are less than an hour away. Campbell Reunion CONTINUES There are wonderful values in spring and summer dresses and sportswear. You know the -hot days in July and August.

Reductions of Va to i4 SUMMER MATERIALS ONE-THIRD Mrs. O. L. Campbell, had euiht of her ten children home for a i NOTICE: MYSTERY COUPON NO. 2 Can Be Redeemed With Purchase Of $2.50 Or More N0RTH5IDE Grocery Station TEL.

'RA 4-3300 GRANBURY ELROY and JANIE HOLT DOUBLE GOLD BOND STAMPS ON WITH EACH PURCHASE S2.50 OR MORE GOV. JIM HOGG'S HOME -Texas tourists visit sugar plantation home of one of th state's great governors, James S. Hogg (1891-1895) In Brazoria County, located fn Varner-Hogg Plantation State Park. OFF AT DESIGNER FABRICS weekend reunion. Attending were Mr.

and Mrs. V. D. Catnp-beli and their frrandson of Mon-ahans, Mr. and Mrs.

Dalton Catnib and d.iuRhter of Lubbock, Mrs. C. Cotnpton arid Jenny of Ennis. Rev. a'nrl Mrs Johnny Campbell and family of Ft.

Wayne, Indiana. Mrs Cleo Tungle of Corp. Don Campbell and son of Antonio; and Mrs. Frankie Harris and children, Mr. Mrs.

Hob Scott and son of Granbury. Mrs. Campbell said onr of thc-hichliehts of the weekend was attending the Fielder Road 'Baptist Church in Arlington Sunday evening where Rev. Johnny Campbell Now! Rambler's BWMP'MmSMLE "WE GIVE HOMETOWN GIFT COUPONS' FACTORY OUTLET Granbury. Texas IS 1 I ttnm mi "i fin' Him a vt.mt, mi i in 'in 1 1 ii Jli ihiwiwwwpwi ii mniiiin 4 ai.

Big summer deals plus excise tax cut equals big savings Do yourself proud and save a bundle, on top of the extra savings you nnke with the auto excise -tax cut in effect now. Drivea'big-perfor'mariCe-65 Rambler. Take, in the luxury, room, sporty extras. Thon' check the free-swinging summer deals during. Rambler's Swap Go Sa'e.

Terrific deals at the lowest prices yet- and you go Rambler-solid. Rambler-sure. -and with all the Rambler extra values, like Double-Safety Brakes, and more. Come on in. Tho going's great and the buys are the greatest at your Rambler dealer nowl 1 w.

'AMERICAN -the Economy King; comes sporty you w-wt to make it- tucKt-te. consols, tioor sticks and still saves you p'enfy. CLASSIC-ne R.inb'er; in sedans, convertibles, wagons, optional vmyl-roof hardlops: performance options up to 327 cu. in. V-8.

Ar-rjfi vv- LET US INSTALL A WESTINGH0U5M0BILAIRE UNIT 5,000 BTU, Deluxe Model Only $139.95 Gets Texas National Guard Commission Gary T. Grogan of Rising Star, technician with the local Soil Conservation Service office, received his commission as a second lieutenant in the Texas N'ational Guard in ceremonies at the Municipal'. Auditorium in Austin Saturday evening, June He was awarded his commission at the conclusion of a Texas Officer Candidate School which he attended at Camp Mabry, Texas. He was assigned to the 1st 142nd Brown-wood, Texas, as battalion antitank platoon leader. Presentation of the diplomas was made by Maj.

Gen. Thomas S. Bishop, Texas adjutant-general, Major. Gen: William. R.

Calhoun commanding general of the Eighth U.S. Army Cdrps, was the speaker for the evening. Lt. Grogan was a 1957 graduate of Lipan High School and received his BS degree from Texas Tech ih 1961. His parents, Mr.

and Mrs. T. G. Grogan, live at lipan'. WILLOUGHBY-MCADAMS WEDDING DATE SET Mrs.

have announced the approaching marriage of their daughter, Installed Other units and Evaporative Coolers You'll swing a sweet summer deal when "you SWAP NGS RAMBLER '65 by Ame'rican Motors "We Give U.S. Green Stamp" J. V. Arnold Tile Lumber Co. mm Formerly DURHAM MOTORS Tel.

RA 4-1149 Granbury JUL A mn jj: mi j-V ftaams. ine weaaing wiu iaKe place Friday evening, July 16, 1965 at the First Methodist Church. 106 North Crockett GRANBURY, TEXAS TEL. RA 4-1522.

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