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Hood County News from Granbury, Texas • Page 15

Hood County News from Granbury, Texas • Page 15

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Hood County Newsi
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Granbury, Texas
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Hood County NewtSaturday, April IS, 1992 30 Martin's Funeral Home Obituaries CUbuma, Granbury, Glan Rom, Llpan 5737066 Yard of themonth I Is I If-" wij YARDonheMojJrH "1 Keith Foster, 14, kneels in a bed of pansies in the yard of the month selected by the Petals and Pals Garden Club. The yard is located Dennis Bumgarner William Richard Wrecker driver "Bill" Sparks William Richard "Bill" Sparks, at 422 W. Doyle. Foster is the son of Cheryl Singletary, who is employed by Ebasco Constructors as a lead engineer in the electrical 1 department at Comanche Peak nuclear power plant. The family moved to Granbury from Lake Jackson four years ago.

Due to; shade created by large pecan trees, Singletary had difficulty getting grass to grow, so she and Keith made giant flowerbeds. From November to May, they are filled with pansies of all colors including yellow, white, blue, marroon, purple and orange. From the end of May until fall, inipatiens bloom. Aggie Muster set for Tuesday Dennis Bumgarner, 42, of Kcnncdalc, died Saturday, April 11, 1992 at his home. He was the son of Henry and Ruby Bumgarner of Granbury; brother of Terry Bumgarner of Granbury; and grandson of Joe Dossey of Granbury.

He was born in Murfrecsboro, and lived in Arlington for most of his life. He recently moved to Kcnncdalc. Bumgarner was a wrecker driver. Cindy Fisher Tolar elementary student Cindy Fisher, 10, of Tolar, died Monday, April 13, 1992 as a result of an automobile accident Funeral services were held Friday at Elm Grove Assembly of God in Tolar, where she was a member. Rev.

Bill Sanders officiated. Interment was in Tolar Cemetery. Martin's Funeral Home in Granbury was in charge of arrangements. Fisher was born Dec. 26, 1 98 1 in Fort Worth.

She was a fourth-grader at Tolar Elementary School. Survivors include her parents, Ron and Cathy Fisher of Tolar; brothers, James Fisher and Paul Fisher, both of Tolar; paternal grandparents, Bob and Laverne Fisher of Fort Worth; maternal grandparents, Tom and Wilma Skinner of Joshua; paternal greatgrandfather, Al Fisher of Fort Worth; and maternal great-grandfather, Lee Brown of Walnut Springs. 51, of, Granbury, formerly of Springfield, 111., died Monday, April 13,1 992 at the residence he used for work purposes in Rocky Hill, Conn. Funeral services were held Friday at Kiriin-Egan Butler Funeral Home in Springfield, 111, officiated by Rev. Frank O'l Iara.

Interment was in Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors. Sparks was born June 22, 1940 in Springfield, Dl. He was the regional manager in Connecticut for Burns Security, a company which provides security to nuclear power plant s. He had worked for Burns Security for 1 1 years. Sparks served 23 years in the Army as a military police officer where he attained the rank of master sergeant.

He served in Germany, Korea (twice), Japan and Vietnam. In Vietnam, he volunteered for helicopter rescie missions in enemy territory. Le received many medals for his military service. He married the former Mary Lahcrney on July 15. ivoi in bast St Louis, DI.

Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home. 1707 N. 12th Street. Quincy, 111. He was preceded in death by his father, William P.

Sparks, whodied in 1970 and a sister, Juanita, who died in 1937. Survivors include his wife, Mary Sparks of Granbury; son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Rebecca Sparks of Killeen; daughter and son-in-law. Shelly and Michael J. Rodgers of Stephcnville; mother, Helen Murphy Sparks of Springfield, four brothers, David Sparks, Robert Sparks and Charles Sparks, all of Springfield, 111. and Ronald Sparks of Dedham, sister, Mary Lou Schlinkert of Wisconsin; and two grandchildren.

Community Calendar Phi will award a $500 college scholarship to a graduating female high school senior or a women already attending college. Deadline hm consideration is May i For more information, contact Virginia Conner. 573-2454. Saturday, May 2 Coldwcll Banker Tennis tournamcnt-A tennis tournament to benefit Granbury Area Parks and Recreation will be held from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Hilltop Tennis Club.

Categories include and Division, Men's and Women's Doubles (Double Elimination). For more information, contact Vi Gesford, 326-2497. in finding employment. Room, board, medical and dental care, and other benefits are provided. Qualified high school graduates who cannot afford college or a trade school may want to become familiar with this program.

Females, in particular, are encouraged to inquire. For more information call 325-2595. cafeteria. This is the first time the middle school has had a drill team. The girls will perform during half-time at middle school football games anl olprt nltnicJ nn.

uju utiiu airlllC CU1JIJCU- tions. No tryouts are required and there is no limit to how many girls can participate. For more informa-" lion, contact Susan Bumpass, 326-2033 or Pat Aranda, 573-5839. Friday, April 24 Shanley volunteer recognition- Stanley House will recognize their volunteers with a reception at 2 p.m. in the dining hall.

The public is welcome to attend to help celebrate and honor Shanley House volunteers. For more information, call 573-5533. By Friday, May 1 College scholarship-Beta Sigma Tuesday, April 21 Aggie Muster-Former students of Texas will assemble in Granbury for the annual Aggie Muster. Muster activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Bodacious Barbecue restaurant.

A buffet dinner will be served. Aggie Muster dates back to 1883 and has been held annually since. Every Muster ceremony is the same. Texas Aggies pay their respects to all those who are absent because of death since the last muster. Muster is open to all former students and their families, parents of students and friends of Texas Tickets will be available al the door.

For more information, contact Valerie Brau, 573-6518. Wednesday, April 22 The Texas Employment Commission 's Job Corps screener will be at Hood County annex, 200 N. Gordon at 9 a.m. He will discuss the training program and lake applications. Young adults (16-21) who are in a low-income situation can receive free training and special help Seventh and eighth grade drill team-Granbury Pee Wee CheerleaderDrill Team organization will hold sign-ups for a seventh and eighth grade drill team from 6-7 p.

m. at the Granbury iddle School f. i TinHSaturday If gfij for women I ml i Es cj Love, Sex, Children and Beauty A I A I I will be the topics of the day. gd Seminar and Luncheon IVo Saturday April 25, 1992 UltJ I I 9:00 pm -j Registration Deadline April 23 At Noon "TTT 'Xf SugarCookies Tearoom Antique Mall PametaPodget $10.00 includes luncheon i I A ss' ml Een OToole Unda Alcola Donna Taykx Irene Norrto i -C R1. if ii ii s- 0 ajRil Granbury Church of Christ CHURCH OFFICE: 817573-2613 Sunday: Bible Study .....9:30 a.m.

1 905 W. Pearl Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Across from Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. High School Dorthea Mae Hubble Dairy Queen employee Dorthea Mae Hubble, 63, of Norman, Okla. died Tuesday, April f4, 1992 at Norman'.

She- was the sister of Edna Earl Jefferies of Granbury. Hubble was born Oct. 19, 1928 in Dawson. She moved to Norman in 1958 from Fort Worth. Hubble was a member of First Baptist Church in Norman.

Until retirement, she was employed with Dunns Dairy Queen for 23 years. She enjoyed camping, traveling, bird watching and working with flowers. Johnny Lee Peck Plumber Johnny Lee Peck, 44, of Granbury, died Sunday, April 1 2, 1992 at Hood General Hospital. Graveside service was held Wednesday at New Prospect Cemetery in Tin Top, officiated by Rev. Carl Livingston.

Martin's Funeral Home in Granbury was in charge of arrangements. Peck was born Oct. 4, 1947 in Midland. He moved to Granbury from Fort Worth. He was a plumber for Employees Mechanical in Weatherford.

He married the former Shirley -Osteen on March 27, 1965. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Peck of Granbury; sons, Jeff Peck of Granbury, and Jimmy Peck and Johnny Peck, both of Fort Worth; mother, Gertrude Cochran of Eden; brothers, Mac Peck of Arlington and Wayne Peck of San Angelo; and sister, Nita Weaver of Fort Worth. TEXAS AMPHITHEATRE iii Trudl Spring ii i-ji iLLy -i Valerie Robinson Jhansl M. Raj Dee Gormley fTTTI 6 I TOPICS I IN 1 Sri! IN GLEN ROSE 1992 SCHEDULE announcing SPRING CONCERT SERIES APRIL 25 THE GREAT COUNTRY MUSIC PLAYOFF Four "Battle of the Bands' Champa in concert MAY 2 DAVE ALEXANDER and the Legends of Western Swing featuring Johnny Gimble How To Ask For What You Want Pamela Padget, MMFT, LPC, LCDC Love Me Forever Irene Norris, CADAC, LCDC Image Makeover-Inside and Out Ellen O'Toole, Licensed Aesthetician, and Linda Alcola, Cosmotologist, of Blushes Turning A Dream Into Donna Taylor, Antique Mall Owner, Understanding Your Personality Type Through Color Trudi Spring, MMFT.LPC, Author ofPSYCOLORGY Depression in Children TO Hi! Pffl a 8-1 "GIVE ME THE BIBLE" KPAR; Sun. am Mon-Fri 8:45 am 5:18 pm Valerie Robinson, MDAdult, Child and Tickets available at David's Supermarket featuring THE PROMISE" i June thru October I Can Do All Thing Through Chriat Who Do You Trust? Ring The Bell How About Today? The Greatest Thing Of All Go Ahead And Do It Adolescent Psychiatry, owner of Carousel Clinic in Granbury and Ft Worth Depression in Adults Jhansi M.

Raj, M.D., Adolescent, Adult Geriatric Psychiatry Self-Help Books Dee Gormley, Books On The Square 'Sundays Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday. Friday: By the Tolar Church of Chriat Free Tapes upon request. REGISTRATION FORM' Address Visa and Master Card Accepted: Card No. with SPECIAL EVENTS all year CALL (817) 897-4509 for information on event dates, tickets and show times Free packets of the attractions, special events and accommodations in the River Highlands of Texas mailed upon request. TEXAS AMPIHTHEATRE A division of Somervell County P.O.

Box 8 Glen Rose. TX 76043 Exp. Date Cardholder Name 1 Payment In Checks To: Pink Saturday CO Pam Padget. Granbury Medical Clinic 1312 Paluxy. Granbury.

76048 For more Information. Please Call 573-3751 UP' 551 USED TIRES Truck Passenger Eugene Ratliff 897-2840 I a I.

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