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

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GRANBURY, TEXAS 79048 THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1970 rvn Ln-ji THIS and THAT ''By Norma Crawford Received Awards From Junior Woman's Club Thursday (light Was sorry to miss the press Electrical Needs Increase As Building Around Lake Speeds Up The sound of the hammer and ived in a single day. Each elec- crea'se will be for water, sewer George Rains Killed In One-Car Accident Friday George Rains, 20, was killed in a one car accident some time early Friday morning. He bad been thrown from his pickup when' E. A. Thomas found him party at DeCordova Bend Estates Saturday morning.

Reports from friends who attended were that there were about 600 in attend the trowel reflect the increased trical extension requires an in- and electrical extensions. The building on beautiful Lake Gran-. vestment by the City utility of City, which is half way through on FM 51, not far from his borne. Mr. Thomas was returning from bury.

With the approach of warm approximately $200.00. the current fiscal year which ends weather it appears that those who I Mayor Jack Arrington said "We September 30, 1970, has maintained prophesied a population for this knew we were going to have to all services and extensions throu- area of 40,000 by 1975 may be work to keep up but we didn't gh interim financing arrange- having checked on his cattle farther out on the Weatherford road. Patrolman David Lemons, who in ance and they enjoyed the beauty of the development, boat rides and buffet lunch-After attending the Granbury FFA banquet Monday night, I'm convinced that if we have enough young men like the members -of our chapter, the country will be in good Each officer had a part in the opening ceremony and presented his part with poise the greatest ease. After waiting for good weather, right now now nara me uuncu ments. The heavy growth period vestigated the accident, and Jus A check with City Adminjstra-1 whicn normally meets twice men- which is stiu ahead, must of a Jthatlvthly has met each week for the necessity be financed through a tice of the Peace C.

T. Hughs, meters for new electrical service ruled death accidental and found that George had been dead sev past year and "sometimes "twice long-range revenue bond program, weekly in order to keep up with Mayor Arrington pointed out that the requests for municipal services the City's increased electric, wa- since February of '69 numher 318. Projecting 3.4 persons per Service eral hours when found. kand in an effort to meet the fin- ter and sewer revenues is im- connect, this would indicate an in The son of Mr. and Mrs.

Clyde crease in population of 1073 peo ancial requirements of an estimat- proving the City's financial posed budget of $742,140.00 for the ftion daily and that there Is a de-current fiscal year compared with finite advantage in issuing bond Back Row: Milton Meyer was ple in the past 14 months. Utility presented the Outstanding Citizens ka 1968-69 budget of later in the year-after the. sum-. award by the Junior Womans Rains, George was an outstanding athlete In Granbury High School. He.

was one of the stalwarts of the Pirate football team during the years that the Pirates went to state. It's hard for those foot Superintendent Sara Knignt reports that only recently, seven requests for new service were rece- good health and a few other factors to b'e fatt right, we got our boat house (completed and the boat in 'the Lake Sunday afternoon. (Went to S. S. and church).

Made the trip to the dam and it was the first time I'd been that far. It's so beautiful that it's major portion of the projected in- Club Thursday evening. A grad uate of GHS, be played football. After graduation he entered the US Air Force, serving two years mer peak. Mayor Arrington also pointed out that the City owned electric system had a book value of $342,053.50 and that under the present budget that this figure would nearly double.

He also noted that profits from the electric sys After his discharge he was em Hood County Aggies To Muster April 21 Former students of Texas hard to describe. The whole landscape hat changedso much that ployed in Ft Worth and Stephen' ball fans, who yelled 'Go George" as his sturdy legs carried him across the football field, to realize the tragedy. While playing with the Pirates George was All District in 1966; vffle. After he and Jean, Denny bcience institute at i vU and a Superior Scientific Achievement Award. MraTommy Brisco, Betty to, fellow members of the JWC was presented the Outstanding Clubwoman award.

Chairman of the Muscular' Dystrophy Drive, membership chairman of the PTA, teacher of Sunday School, Junior Chairman of theHome Life Department of the District Foundation, chairman of the civic committee were among the many accomplishments listed for this 'faithful, hard i working member for eight Mrs. Mary Johnson, Mother of the Year, was born and reared in Hood County, is a graduate of I could have gotten lost easily. Driving around the lake we think were married in 1948 they moved to Granbury and entered the tem in 1968-69 exceeded $46,000.00 and that it should reach $60,000 this year. "What lovely homes" but seen grocery business. Last faUbe sold in Hood County will Muster April 21 to mark the passing of comrades and honor them.

The 7:30 p. m. meeting will be held at Lakeview Restaurant from the lake we tee how beautiful they really are. Somewhere presented the Fighting Heart Aw-ard ln'1967; Captlan of the 1967 team; Named All District on Off out to Buddie's and is concentrat Heart Attack Fatal To Roy Rash Roy C. Rash, vbo was born and reared in Granbury, suffered a fatal heart attack Wednesday, April 8, 1970 while on a job in Monahans.

Rash, whose home was Laredo, was a well known contractor, was the son of Lee Rash of Granbury. He had lived in Laredo for the past fifteen years. The Mayor explained furthe ing on raising Angus cattle. He ense and in 1967 was named by has served on the board of the fin Granbury, reports Muster Chair the Star-Telegram to receive the chamber of Commerce, been a AH State Award on Offense. Imember of the Fire Department After graduating from Granbury I President of the Granbury Ex- down the way is an old chimney standing several feet out of the witer and we wonder on whose place it was.

When we came back we went up the lake and our boat cleared the bridge at the east end. There are those which won't, but we're lucky. Nobody was beheaded. High School be attended the Uni- Students association, a member man Gene O'Neal The Aggie Muster began April 21, 1903 and has been held annually ever aince-wherever men might find themselves on that day. Aggiies have mustered on board ship, in foxholes on the IGranbury High School, attended versity of Texas at Arlington for qfc the Booster Club and active in Democaratic party activities and Granbury College and the University of Texas.

Her primary in ltt years. He was married to Judy Drury in July 6, 1967. His wife survives him, also a son. win serve as director of the Gran bury State Bank. terests were elementary educa- Rosary was recited Friday even-tlon, music and art She taught ling at 8:00 p.

in the chapel that "profits" from the electrical system were returned to the citizens -by transfer to the General fund or water and sewer fund and in this manner helped Granbury maintain its current low ad valorum tax rate. The City also reduced electrical rates last year, in some instances by 33 percent Other plans for the City Include a new sewer plant outfall lines, water wells, an elevated storage tank and additional distribution lines. Plans for the new water and sewer improvements have been formulated and submitted through F. IL A. by Clifford Cason and a Waco engineering firm.

Financing for the- pro-gra scheduled -over Jhe George Wesley; psrents, and Mrs. Clyde Rains; Mrs. of Jackson Funeral Home in -Lar In the center is Mrs. Dorethy Bolton, Teacher of the Year who the battlefield, in the Swiss Alps, in airplanes, and even on Cprre-gidor, shortly before the Japanese captured the island in World War in several-schools in Hood County before her marriage to IL Clay Wasn't that a nice section the Ft Worth Press did Lake Granbury Sunday? edo and services were held there Gerald, nayworth of Granbury and was married and the mother of Saturday, April 1L Mrs. David Andrews of Comanche; Johnson in 1914 (Mr.

Johnson passed away a few months ago) III. Mr. Rash is survived by bis She later taught in Granbury, gave i is iscoso- wgnrroi wife, three daughters, Mrs. Carlos private lessons in Music, voice H. More than 500 flusters win be held around the world this year, including several in Vietnam.

For some men, this win be their last Muster. The ceremony is the same in everjTTaSiUoir Aggies-; pay their and art and was an active mem Y. Benavides, Miss Rose Lee two before she entered college. In fact she had to complete her high school work first then entered Weatherford Junior College where she graduated ar Sahitatorian. With an emergency teaching certificate she taught years In Bluff Dale, took correspondence brother, Walter Carl Rains of Ever-man; grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. D-Smith ofWea therford. Funeral services were held" at 2:00 p. m. Saturday, April 11, 1970 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev.

Robert Lindsey, Rev. Jack Riley and Rev. Glen! Rash and Miss Arlene Mara Rash, ber -tf -the ethodJstJ3rarch and of the Eastern Star and Kings Daughters. Her children are H. all of Laredo, hl8 Lee- Rash of Granbury, two brothers, respect to those who are absent five years, will be by Federal- Theo Rash of George West and When the names of the honored courses and her last college year Clinic April 16 A Disease and Insect Control ClWc will be held April 16th, 10 a.

m. until 4:00 p. m. at Ron's Pharmacy, 420 W. Pearl St in Granbury.

A specialist team of Wendell Home and Weldon Newton from the Texas Extension Service will be on to assist Say Johnson, Jr. of Orlando, Flor-a and Mrs. Charles McCarty of Granbury. There are five State and local funds on a 60-40 Troy Rash of Ft Worth; two dead are called from Muster rolls, sisters, Mrs. B.

C. Duncan of attended Texas Wesleyan College full term, graduating first in her basis. The City's portion of 40 per cent wfll possibly be a part grant a friend of the deceased answ Gladewater and Mrs. Libe Watts ers, class. She has been a Science tea plus a 40 year In this way of Luting and three grandchildren.

cber in Granbury Junior High Jones officiating. Burial was in the Long Creek Cemetery, Martin's Funeral Home in charge. Pan bearers were. Billy and Herman Mitchell, Jimmy TldwelL' Tommy Durant Jerral Bolton, Larry Stewart, Ike Thomas and James Hodges. The program ends -with a poem; "Softly calls the Master since and is a member of var Let comrade answer; Here ious teachers organizations; recel local citizens with problems on this subject The program will be tne City's initial outlay of funds could be held to a minimum.

Guild To Sponsor Their spirits hover 'round us As if to bring us cheer. ved a grant from the National Science Foundation to attend the part of the County Extension work on landscape Improvement and Mark them present in our hearts Methodist Home Choir To Visit Granbury The Choir of the Methodist production of fruits and vegetab We'U meet some other day Attending the funeral from here were his father, Lee Rash and step-mother, Frances Rash of 208 Kessler. Golden Glove Champ To Judge Jaycees Boxing Tournament The Granbury Jaycees are look Granbury School Board Adopts Policies les by local citlxens. "The special There is no death, but life eterne 1st team win be assisted by Co- For old friends such as they." Plans are to send cards to all On Narcotics, Alcoholic Beverages A At A HUlmaa, and County Home Dem Aggies in the county whose add At a meeting of the Granbury Possession or use of Alcoho Home of Waco will entertain in resses are known. However, if White Elephant Sale The Millie Bridges Guild (Wesley an Service Guild) of the First United Methodist Church is sponsoring its second white elephant saleSaturdayAprill8, at the Legion Han.

The sale begins at a. m. The proceeds from the castration Agent, Mrs. Hannah Belcher. lic beverages you're an Aggie and do not re the Granbury commuiyty next School Board Tuesday night the following policies on drugs, narco ceive a card and would like to Any student known to have alco Sunday' evening, April 19, at the Granbury Methodist Church.

tics and alcbohol were adopted. ing forward to a good turnout for the PeeWee Boxing Tournament For those with problems of this kind, the public is invited to bring in samples of leaves, limbs or attend please can Joe Scasta. holic beverages in his possession Narcotic and Dangerous Drug The Methodist men of the 573-3340 by Monday morning so or known to be under the influence set for this Thursday, Friday and church win. host the group's com Saturday nights, April 16, 17 andfr0 reservations can be made. thereof while in school, partici roots of plants, or insects to be Identified and dacuss control meas Policy Any student known to have dan 18 at Decker Gym.

Action is sche-! ing. The youth of the church win be, having dinner for the group pating or attending a school sponsored function, day or night, after ured. Publications oo this sub gerous drugs or narcotic drugs in duled to start at 7:30 each night sale win be used for the Lords Acre and other projects of the guild. Clothing, shoes, dishes, vases and what nots will be sold. ject of disease and Insect (control due notice to the violator and at 6:08 p.

m. The evening service win be at 7:00 p. m. will also be available to the public, An extra attraction win be the his possession, or known to be under the influence thereof, while after a hearing before the Board It wQl be a come-and -go type assistance of Roy Barrientes in The Methodist Home of Waco ine American cancer society has financed more than $200-million of research since 1945. Much has been accomplished.

Much remains to be done. The American Cancer Society needs your doU-an to help finish the Job. In school or while participating in Anyone wishing to donate items please can the, Church or brin meeting, and folks will be consid judging the matches. Barrientes is has responsibility for some 500 ered on a first -come-flnt-serve ba school sponsored function, af children and has served Texas for of Trustees of The Granbury Independent School District may be expelled for the balance of the semester and no credit given to A canvass of the election returns the State Light weight Golden Gloves champion for 1970. He ad' items by the Legion HaU Friday or Saturday.

ter due notice to the violator and many years. Over the years, their sis. There will be no charge for the service, and the County Extension Agents urge the public to after hearing before the Board of vanced to the National Quarter choir has visited in! many worship Trustees of the Granbury Inde services. finals at the Las Vegas Nevada were made and certified. Richard take advantage of this special The Methodist Men of Granbury Beitnett was re-elected president tournament Other Golden Gloves winners tentatively scheduled to By Student Body date to get information of this pendent School District the student may be expelled for the balance of the semester and no credit has sponsored a young man from of the board, Norman Loftin was kind from the qualified Specialist assist in the local tournament are the home for several years, send re-elected treasurer and OUie Don ahoo was elected team.

6e given to the student for the Paul Stevens and Steve Hatton. ing him needed financial support Members of the state Golden semester. and presents on special occasions. After the Evening service, the Gloves staff in Fort Worth are Methodist Youth Fellowship will years and is 31 years of age Acton Baptist have a sandwich dinner to earn also scheduled to assist in the tournamen. money for their May Senior Ban Mr.

Connie Ware win be lead Church Revival quet. Those wanting to stay and The tournament is open to boys ing the singing at each service. eat may do so. Tickets are 75 April 19 Through 26 He has, a B. M.

E. degree from Council Appoints Code Enforcement Inspector For City At a recent meeting of the City Council Sam Knight was appointed Code Enforcement Inspector. Among his duties will be that of inspecting unoccupied structures and bousing which doesn't meet cents. Everyone in the commun under 15 years of age. Weight limits for the tournament are 45 to 105 pounds.

Baylor University and is now work ity is invited to come. Acton Baptist Church will begin ing on a Masters of Church Music NT revival services this Sunday, Ap The boys are paired according in voice. He was active in aU ril 19 and continue through April musical activities in college. He Needs City O.K. 4 to their weight division.

Divisions start at the Junior Fly weight pounds. Top weight division is the 26. Prayer service at 7:00 p. m. and the worship service at 7:30 p.

played baseball and basketball in A highschool. 130 has served as Super Heavy weight for boys weighing 101-105 pounds. Weight div Curb And Gutter m. Sunday worship services wD be at 11:00 a. m.

and 7:30 p.m. music and youth minister at First isions in between are broken at every 5 pounds to make pairings) Baptist Church of Grapevine, Texas. He has led the music in over Contractors who are doing curb Henry Linginfelter of Alcoa, me coae requirements, me councu will then take the proper measures to bring the structure up to standard. In! the last 30 years, the uterine cancer death rate has been cut and gutter work are asked by the Tennessee will be the evangelist as evenly matched as possible. Archie Heathington, team coach City Council to contact Norman 75 revivals in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Tennessee and for the local club said.

a number He a B. S. degree from Maryvllle College, Tenn. and is Cherry, so that the curbs and elevations on each project will be uniform." of local boys are entered and ur These four young ladies were Putteet; Mrs. Eloise KeUcr chosen; by the student body of speaker at the Junior WoS Granbury High School as most Club Dresentatl.

now attending Southwestern Bapt Maryland. The pastor L. C. Landers," in ges every one to attend and support the local team. "The time City Administrator, Chris HadJ- tepresentative of the Ideal Girls.

I daughter of and Mr, I Wy are left to right Mary AnnlThr.sh; Dana by 60 percent, thanks mainly to the Pap test for early detection and to improve treatment Similar results can be achieved for other forms of cancer. Give to your American Cancer Society. vites everyone to come and worship with us. There will be a -fcuvcr or has been set, and the contestants entered, aU we need now is a good crowd to make it a success ison, says the city win appreciate the cooperation of the contractors and o. k.

from Mr. Cherry will Lindsey, daughter of Rev. and ist Seminary. He played football in high school and college and was a coach for two years. He has held revivals for the past two Mr.

and Mrs. Tommy Meyer. Mrs. Bob Lindsey; Susan Putteet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs." Buster nursery for all services.

be ful tournament, Ileathlagton said. NT-.