Hood County News-Tablet from Granbury, Texas • Page 1

GRANBURY NEWS EST. 1886, HOOD COUNTY TABLET EST. 1919, CONSOLIDATED JUNE 15, 1945 VOLUME 61 GRANBURY. TEXAS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1947 NUMBER 2 County School Board, Veterans Committee Met Tuesday to Group School Oistricts Baptist Gather Clothing For Overseas LipanNew Hospital Opens Saturday The formal opening of the new Lipan hospital at Lipan will be held Saturday afternoon and night, October 25. The citizens of Lipan extend a cordial invitation to all.

They ars proud of their new hospital and express their sincere appreciation to the citizens of Granbury for making this spacious new elinic possible. The new hospital will open with Amateur Night Drew Large Attendance The Amateur Night program sponsored by the Senior Class of the Granbury High School 1 last Thursday evening drew a large attendance. Each grade presented a number with the Fourth and Eighth Grades, being awarded prizes and the Junior Class winning in the high school, group. Champion bubble gum blowers were Calvin Biggs and Noel Forman. Noel blew the biggest bubble ever seen in Granbury.

members of the County Board that under this grouping plan, each school grouped with the others retains its own identity, holds possession of its property, and may even have its own elementary school when it has sufficient number of pupils. The date for the election was set as Nov, 22 in each district, with the exception of Shady Grove and Rocky Point, which districts have no buildings. Voting will be done in the school building in each district with the exception of Shady Grove and Rocky Point which have no building. Shady Grove voters will vote in Granbury and those from Rocky Point at Temple Hall. This and That By Norma Crawford There are so many things I want to mention this week that I feel reasonably sure I'll forget some of them.

First is the sidewalk in front of the post office, the Wilson Furniture Store and Price Grocery. It seems hundreds of people have mentioned to me how pleased they are and how much safer they feel when coming out of the post office. Next is the pride everyone has in our new lighted football field. Jt looked so good Friday night and it was a matter of great satisfaction to know our team and our school was getting in line with hundreds of other schools, many much smaller than Granbury, in being able to play night games. The attendance Friday night proved that night games will draw a much better attendance than afternoon.

We can look forward to soft-ball games next summer, too. In fact, the field can be used for many community programs as well as athletic -h The roof is almost complete on the band stand. Several carpenters including John Hughes, Bill Tid-well, Martin Matlock, John Pursel-ley, Bob Marrs, answered the appeal made for help and as a result we have another improvement for our town nd county. Mr. Matlock and R.

L. Gibson donated shingles. A little more cash is needed to finish paying for the material. Fred Harrell of Crepson saw her first football game here Friday night. Mr.

and 'Mr. Karl Cogdell, who attended Hit? Fair. in Dallas Satur The Granbury Baptist Church is sponsoring the collection of clothing for shipment overseas and Is asking anyone who has a contribution to make to leave it at the church, with Mrs. J. L.

Lary, Mrs. F. D. Stout, or any member. Clothing for men, women and children is needed.

It is hoped that enough will be turned in this week to fill one shipment, although the collection will continue through the next few weeks. EASTERN STAR MET TUESDAY EVENING The Granbury Chapter of the Eastern Star met Tuesday evening in the Masonic Hall, with 47 members present. After the business meeting a Halloween program was given with Mrs. Bess Lanham giving the origin of the celebration which dates back to pagan times and Mrs. Emma Roberson giving a reading, "The Skeleton in Your Closet." The hall was attractively decorated in orange and black and jack-o-lanterns held bouquets of marigolds.

The Worthy Matron welcomed the chapter's newest member, Mrs. Blanch Dobbs, who was initiated at the last meeting. Mrs. Jua-nita McCntiley, Worthy Matron, and, Mrs. Phebe Estes, immediate Past Worthy Matron, will leave Sunday for San Antonio, whore they will attend Grand-Chapter, They will make the trip with Mrs.

Bryan and her jo'n, John Hardy of JucUsborb, who will visit Miss Ada Ruth Bryan San Antonio. Many Improvements at Granbury School Many improvements ha'e either been completed or 'are underway at the Granbury school. During the summer new stairs -were put in, the interior of the grade school refinished," all window lights replaced, puttied and painted, rest rooms repaired redecorated and new plumbing installed where needed. Two buildings from Camp Bowie are on the foundations now and will 6oon be ready for use by the Vocational Agriculture and Home Economics departments. It took a lot of work, time and patience to secure these buildings due to government red tape, but Supt.

Decker and O. W. Myers, Vocational Agriculture teacher, feel that the time they put in was well spent. All patrons of the school and the students feel that the additional space and other improvements are fine and appreciate the effort put forth by the school" board, superintendent and others in improving the school plant. I Johnson County REA Extending Johnson County REA was serving" 2240 homes in this territory Tuesday.

A number of these are in southeast Hood County. Truitt Bailey, manager! of the Coop was a visitor here Tuesday with Wallace Williamsonconstruction superintendent. The number changes daily, Mr. Bailey said, as they are extending the service to additional homes as rapidly as possible. A number in the Acton area will soon be on the line, as that was the purpose of the visit here Tuesday.

rt To date, there are 820 mile? of line carrying the Johnson 'County Coop's power to homes in this section. ENTKUMA.STiC CROWD AT GAME FRIDAY An enthusiastic: crowd of football fans saw the first night game ever to he played in Granbury last Friday night when the Pirates defeated White Settlement by a score of 20-0. The bleachers, on which Si'pt. Pecker, O. W.

Myers and the vocational agriculture students worked so diligently, were filled to capacity'. The City Council has not been able to find a transformer, but the neighboring city of Stephenville loaned one for the occasion and the lights were on for the game. ROTARY NEWS Sergeant Leighman of the Highway Patrol of Fort Worth was the principal speaker at the Rotary Club Tuesday night. He checked the members' driving licenses and found a few delinquent, then launched into a discussion of the new -traffic code which went into" effect September 5. He said the new traffic law would do more to prevent accidents than any law that ha 8 ever been passed by the Texas Legislature.

Herman Thomason discussed the proposed annexing of several school districts while R. P. Mangold explained the bond issue to be voted on November 4. 1 jjp The County Board of School Trustees met in called session in the County Superintendent's office Tuesday, October 21 at the request of the Veterans Committee for the purpose of considering the proposition of annexing several school districts near Granbury to the Granbury School District. It was decided to call an election in Friendship, Brushy, Neri, Shady Grove, Waples, Rocky Point, Temple Hall, Fairview, Thorp Spring and Granbury to determine whether or not the County Board would be authorized to create a Granbury Rural High School District.

It has been pointed, out by the Hood County Teachers 100 In Association Hood County teachers are 100 percent in membership in the Texas State Teachers Association. This is the third year in succession that the membership has included every teacher in the county. 60 Right of Way For W'ford Hwy. 0 percent of the rigbt cf way for the highway to the Parker County line hu Ver. nnj c-rording to J.

sham, engineer with tre State Highway Department. An effort made to have the entire right of way in shape for the December contract letting by the Highway Department'. Mr. Bingham faid the bridge department is working on plans to remodel the Fairview Bridge over the Brazos. The Parker County right of way has been secured and it is hoped that a contract for the entire highway may be made at the same time.

Dedication Football Field October 30 The new football field for. the Granbury High School will be dedicated between halves at the game Thursday night, October SO. Superintendent- F. -Decker will act as master of ceremonies. Rev.

Van P. Morrison will give the invocation. The dedication talk will be given by Edward Thomas Coulaton. The Granbury Band will play nd the Pep Squad is working on a colorful stunt and special yells for the occasion. Birthday Dinner for Mrs.

Fletcher A surprise birthday dinner was given to Mrs. Henry Fletcher Sunday October 19 at her home. Thirty-four guest were present including Leon Smith, Mr. and Mrs. David Earl Pcnergrasof Fort Mr.

and Mrs. Melvln Smith and family of Boyd; Mr. and Mrs. James-Watts and son, Mr. J.

K. Maples, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Isreal, Mr. and Mrs Albert Stroud and family, M.

Williamson, G. Magerson, Mrs Jack Maple and son Mrs Vera Wilson, Mrs Grace Hampton and children Misses Velma and Maxine Fletcher, Mrs Lena Blalock. HUNTING IN COLORADO E. Durham, Joe Enochs and Gus Milbum left Friday night for Meeker, Colorado where they will hunt elk, deer and bear for several days. They were in Pueblo, Colorado Saturday morning at 9 o'clock according to a card received Mon- reception room and doctors' office.

The business men of Lipan closed their places of business Monday and built the sidewalks and cleaned oft the grounds while the ladies of the town spent the day canvassing the town for funds to complete furnishing the rooms. The Baptist, Methodist, -Church of Christ, and W.O.W. furnished a room each, the First. National Bank of Lipan furnished the reception room and doctors' office, and E. E.

Durham, Grar.bury, furnished a bedroom. Many other contributions were made for which the Lipan citizens are extremely thankful. Mrs.Davis Honored Friday Afternoon Mrs." Robert 'Lee1 Davis of College -Station was guest of honor Friday afternoon, October 17, when! Mrs. H. D.

Cherry and Miss Sue Tlppett." entertained with a w-ending shower for her at the', home Mrs. Ch Marirolds and chrysanthemums were attrac tively used throughout the rooms irt which the guests were received. Beverley Johnson presided at the guest book. Jerry Perry served from a table" which was laid with a cut-work cloth. The centerpiece was a beautiful arrangement of chrysanthemums and gladioli.

Yellow candles in crystal holders were used and other appointment were in crystal. The individual cakes were ced in pastel yellow and the napkins were in the same sliade. Miss Tippett and Diane' Crawford, sister Mrs. Davis, assisted in serving. Out of town guests were Mrs.

Wayne Parker of Mineral Wells and Mrs. Henry Zweifel of Fort Worth. Mrs. Davis, with Mr. Davis, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. A. Bi Crawford, Gibson House WellBuilt, He Says 1 The rock veneer house, R. L. Gibson is picturing in his ad elsewhere in the paper this week, is an exceptionally well built house, he Bays.

Good material and construction have been used throughout. The rooms are large, well ventilated and attractively finished. VILLAGE GIFT SHOP HAS ATTRACTIVE GIFTS The Village Gift Shop, which was opened -Wednesday morning by Mrs. R. S.

Long in her has one of the most attractive dis plays of gifts to be found anywhere. Mrs. Long has lovely pottery, including ivy Containers, bov.is, pitchers. She has brass, hammered aluminum, hand blown glass, and all are artistically arranged. She has a complete line of the nationally advertised Cora jewelry, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces and clips.

She is also handling the delicious Joa Franklin Meyer candy. who hag visited ih shop is enthusiastic about it and feel that they will be able to find the answer to their gift problems among the beautiful article offered by Mrs. Long. The shop is located just north of the bua Granbury PTA Carnival Oct. 31 The Granbury PTA is making elaborate plans for the annual Halloween Carnival which will, be held at the school building on October 31.

Each committee is working hard on the various booths and promise lots of fun for everyone. The costume parade will' be a colorful event for the younger children. The bingo prizes will be new and attractive. The main event will be something everyone will enjoy. Make your plans now to attend.

Circle the date on your calendar, School. Hot dogs, pop, peanuts candy will -he on rale. cske walk will be 'featured and tht-re is a rumor that a spook house will be ready for the brave ones. Urgent Need for Community Chest Mrs II Forman, realizing the urgent need for a Community Chest Fund for Granbury, has started the fund with her which bas been deposited in the bank. So far there is on community chairman.

It is suggested that the civic organizations get together and form a board, make plans for the drive and set up a fuid to care for emergencies among our people. TolarP.T. A. Plans Hallowe'en Garnivel The Tolar P. T.

A. Is making plans for a bigger and better Carnival this year. It will be held Friday, October 31, beginning at six p. m. with the serving of supper in the school cafeteria.

At 7:30 the program will beta the auditorium. One of the main features of this program will be a real old Fiddler's Contest, for which cash prizes will be awarded to first, second and third places. Admission charge for this program will be 20c for school children, and 30c for adults. After the program there will be many booths for the entertainment of old and young. An invitation is cordially extended to aJL ROCKS IN SIDEWALK WERE lAIDJN 1878 The rocks which Were taken up from in front of the Wilson Furnir ture Store to make way for the new cement walk have been there since 1878.

They were laid when the building was built by the late E. A. Hannaford and Capt. Doyle, Notice to Tax Payers By special permission of the City Council of the City of Granbury Texas and Board Members of the Granbury Independent School District all penalties and Interest on Delinquent Taxes will be remitteb if paid by December 31, 1947. Send us our news happe-rdngs for the News-Tablet.

day with 'Mr. and Mrs. Duke Cog- i were sleepy I Sunday. They didn't get home until three o'clock, becaure they stayed see the Ice Cycles. They wanted to see Mary Martin but standing room.

selling for. $4.00 per person and they felt that was. a little too much. Thanks, Johnny Arrington, for the nice compliment which I quote: "Mrs. Crawford, you're do-1 ing a very nice job." Hood County is always well represented at major happenings like the game Saturday in Fort Worth.

I have no idea how many from attended the game, but I know a great many were as sad as I was when the Aggie band played "Taps" at. the close of the game after TCU piled up a score of 26-0. I'm still for the Aggies. Their band is worth driving 38 miles to see and hear and their mascot, "Rusty" made quite a hit. Valley Mills Fri.

The Granbury Pirates wili play-Valley Mills Friday night at 8:00 o'clock: at Valley Mills. This is expected to be one of the toughest teams the Pirates will meet this year and a number of fans are planning to accompany the team. On the line cheering the Pirates on were Douglas Wythe and Patrick Thrash, two of last year's lettermen, now students. Returned From California Mrs. C.

L. Bennett returned Friday from a visit with her cousin, Mrs. W. FJUay wood and family in Stockton, California. She made the trip by plane, a very nleaient trin which included following the coast from Los Angeles to San Diego, then to El Paso.

Mrs. Haywood, the former Ophelia Ferrell, asked to be remembered to her friends here. FRIENDSHIP Rev. H. E.

Geminy of Fort Worth will preach Sunday morning, October 26, in the Friendship community bouse at 10:30. Mr, and Mrs. Minyard Ensey of Spur visited her aunt, Mrs. M. D.

Bird and Mrs. Ora Glenn and other relatives here over the weekend. Send us your reading notices. Pirates to Play r. i TELEPHONE, REA OFFICIALS Pictured above are officials of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, R.

Fletchner, of Mineral Wells, district manager for the telephone company; V. II. Moore of Cleburne telephone, man-after for the Granbury area, A. W. Mills of Azle, manager of the Tri-State Electric Cooperative, and John Stephenson, telephone company engineer of Fort Worth, through whose efforts the new "Power-Carrier" telephone system was made available to userB in the northeast part of Hood.

County. Mr. Fletchner is holding the, old telephone which so gladly given up by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Coptland upon inauguration 0 the new system..