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Hood County News from Granbury, Texas • Page 4

Hood County News from Granbury, Texas • Page 4

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Hood County Newsi
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Granbury, Texas
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PAGE 4, HOOD COUNTY NEWS, GRANBURY, TEXAS, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1974,, Bulletin Board ftVo er enis ra ion tnas ioonM This is the final week to register vote in the November 5 general election if you are in i The Granbury Home Demonstratioa Club win meet on Tuesday, Oct, 1 at 2 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Charlie Jackson. 1117 Walters with MrwC.V. Wheeler co-hosting.

doubt of. whether or not-'you're eligible: VNcw registrations are required if you have moved into Hood County recently and have noi registered. Residents are also required to register if they have moved from one precinct to another since the last general election. Name changes and address changes should also be reported to insure proper registration. Friday ill be the final day to register for the coming general election since all changes MS in voter registration certificates must be made 30 days before the election.

To register, a resident must notify Nccly County Tax Collector in the Hood County-Courthouse between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. this week. Lottor To Editor Qty Sots Ancnd BB The Hood General Hospital Auxilary will have a regular board meeting at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday October 1 at the Methodist Church.

BB The Granbury ex-student Association are selling tickets for the dance to be held on November 2. In charge of ticket sales are Mrs. Don Kennon. ToIHe Williams and Mrs. Norman Loftin.

BB The Adult Little Theatre group will meet Tuesday. Oct. I. at 7:30 p.m. in the Junior High Library for casting and first reading.

All interested parties are invited to attend and join the fun. BB raoofinn To the F.ditor: Have you looked al Comanche Peak lately? Across one end of her majestic profile large gashes can be seen thcsign of progress soon her coat of foliage will begin to disappear pushed by dozers and she will be covered with roads and I tact houses. Can wc allow such as this to happen without some protest against the desecration of this historic landmark -this grand ole lady who marks home to so many people? Our time is short get behind our effort and help to keep her dignity in tact. You will find petitions for your signature at various places in our county. PLEASE HELP! ssSave the Peak Committee RUINS OR ROADS? Eisma, ItifJ.

ilniilapar sf 111 attaw in age. An attempt la to be aaada ta ace If the fornadoni are possible portion of Comanche Peak, and Gaytoa Wright stand near burial grounds, while constrnctlon of roads continues on most approximately five shea that could be hdlan burial grounds. The parta of Evan's share of the Peak. HCN Photo rock formationa at their feet are oval In shape and show proof of Bicentennial Symbol, Motto Selected Granbury's City rat hers will meet Tuesday night in a regular session at City-Hall at 7:30 to discuss a short agenda. The council will discuss Phase 11 of the Law Enforcement Radio Control Program which will include inter-conrmunications between local law enforcement units.

Also on the agenda is a discussion with Marvin Athans concerning cable television for the Granbury area. The council may discuss a proposed plat for section five of the Lakewood Hills Estate which falls within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Granbury's city limits. PEAK (Continued JFrom page I) that are historically significant. An attempt has been made to contact other owners of Comanche Peak to determine their plans for the remainder of the mountain but they could not be reached by press time. A farge group of Hood County residents attended the Thursday evening's Bicentennial Commission meeting at the Hood County Courthouse, During the meeting members of the commission discussed and finalized the major plans of the Harvest Festival to be held Oct.

19 in the Granbury Opera House. It was discussed that a barbeque meal with trimmings will be served inside the Opera House and that hay bales will be used for seating purposes. Also approved during the meeting was the selection of the Bicentennial Symbol and Motto which were chosen from several entries by secret ballot. The selected symbol was designed by J.C. Campbell and the motto was written by Unibeth Vance and Flora V.

McCarty. "Restoring for the future a touch of the past" was the motfb submitted by the two women. Other items discussed during the meeting include the possibility of hot-air balloon launchings. pumpkin sales and jack-o-lantem contests held during the day. Others to enter the symbol contest were Gladys Hendrix, Eva M.

Peter. Mrs. R.J. Richards. Mrs.

John Luton. N.D. Guantt. all from Granbury; and Mrs. Rayford Ratliff of Dumas.

Entering the motto contest were Eva M. Peters. Mary Nell Roberts. Gladys Hendricks, John Gilmartin, Brenda Brewer. Berta Weems, Venessa McCleskey, Shari Mitchell, Lisa Smith, Teresa O'Neal, Trudy vQoackenbush.

Melody iDurant. Debra Heyen, Terrie Smart, Jeanette Sleckelberg, Janet Capps, and Phyllis Ginn. Entering from out of town were Mary Sue Ratliff of Dumas and Billie C. Milbufn of Oklahoma City. Okla.

1 VIRGINIA. GAZETTE TIMES: "The day has long passed when government is a function that is to be run by a day arrived a long time ago for people to beocme involved, and it is so important for many to become involved just for the very salvation of a small AMwtr Authentic Turquoise jewelry Mock fay Indian Silversmiths in New Mexico Arizona Turquoise was made a precious gem April 1, 1973 and is now being sold just as diamonds in caret weight. The Chmy Mart CROSSWORD mJ (Continued from page 1) 25. At horn 2. Knife.

like tonpl'" ment -27. Greek 'moon god deaa Behold! 31. Solar player had a great game. It was just a good team effort." The victory for Granbury brings their season record to 2-1. Clifton now stands 3-1.

Next week the Pirates will travel to Kennedale for their first district encounter. ACBOSS LNonalco nolle, as a drink 8. Glass water bottla 11. Hint 12. Beginning 13.

Ascend 14. City (WU.) 15. LvcU 17. Eleanor i ewimmer 18. Marry 19.

Oolong 22. Sloth 23. Cheerful- 4. Cardinal -number suffix 5. Heart (med.) 6.

Constellation 7. Wealthy 8. Exchange premium 9. Sibelius' land 10. Foes IS.

Artlef workshop 20. Half an em 21. Declare 23. Mr. Snead 24 Own HOWARD CHABLIirZ Cl KMMOm.

Owneri 103 N. HOUSTON STREET GRANBURY, TEXAS 76046 "ON THE SQUARC Game At A Glance deity 34. Move ideways SS. Kind of black ink 30. Pauses 39.

Prong 41. Stinging insect 43. Rodent 44. Larg worm Clifton 9 37 143 4 55 Dkank you Ma Bell Granbury 12 210 42 3 75 sideline and after dropping back looking for an open receiver decided to keep the ball and try for the score. He was tackled on the goal line and bounced in for the score.

The score came with .9:47 remaining in the third period. Suttles put his toe to the ball and placed it between the uprights to give Granbury a 20-7 margin. For the remainder of the period it was a four down and punt situation for both teams. Late in the period Granbury had worked down to the Gifton 22 when the Cubs intercepted a Granbury pass and killed the drive. Fourth Quarter The final period spectators found the teams involved in defensive battles.

Neither team could get their offensive engines started. The final drive of the game for Gifton was stopped when Pirate Ricky NormaiTTntercepted a wayward Cub areial. With only 1:32 remaining Granbury took the ball and ate up the remaining time. First Downs Yards Rushing Yards Passing Fumbles Lost Penalties zone. Suttles kick for extra point failed and Clifton continued to enjoy the lead but now only by a single point, 7-6.

The two teams exchanged control of the ball several more tunes in the period. As the dock wound toward halftime Granbury took the ball on its own 44 and launched a drive that covered 66 yards in seven plays. With only 58 seconds remaining in the half Granbury scored with Paul Hayworth banging in from two yards out. A key play in the drive was a 37 yard pass play from Hayworth to Richard Rodriquez. Suttles' kick for the extra point was good so Granbury moved into the lead 13-7, and that's the way the first half ended.

Third Quarter Granbury's defensive unit made it tough on Clifton at the beginning of the. second half as they shook the ball loose on the second play. Thomas fell on the rolling ball. This put the Pirates only 24 yards away from the dust of the end zone. Quarterback Looney kept the ball and scampered to the 2 yard line on a 19 yard carry.

The other Granbury quarterback, Hayworth, came in with a play from the TOLAtl 26. Dinner course. 29. The beach 30. P.eupee 32.

Ov to 33. Belonging to ua 34. Churchill title 37. Trial 40. Strong: thread 42.

Baseball referee 45. Affixes 46. Climbing tenta 47. Slash 49. Man'a property 49.

Vegetable i DOWN LTwiat 1 Shad of i a 3T 7 to 5 3 Jrsr1 55 ir-ar ziiii y. Va I for it is such a treat to let my fingers do the walking instead of my feet. WE HAVE A PHONE At Last 573-3671 GranburyOrnamental Iron Highway 377 East (Continued from page 1) Indians besides Beiltrain. The Indians are considered State luntenders this year and they have only two seniors on the squad. Game Al A Glance "Our young men play well as a team," was the way Granbury coach Gerald Hayworth described the game.

"No one a mete la Tolar Cherokee 13 First Downs 12 198 Yards Rushing 468 127 Yards Passing 56 325 Total Gained 524 6 of 18 Pastes Completed 3 of 13 2 Fumbles Lost 3 4 for 30 Penalties 2 for 20 ltlt-t -iij ii arirv HOOD C0UNT7 HEWS Established in 1886 Hood County News. Inc. PUBLISHED EVERY SUNDAY THURSDAY AT 1 1 1 E. BRIDGE. GRANBURY.

TEXAS 76048 PgcjoI Ueelli To Register For Granbury J.V. Upsofs Clifton Thursdy Publisher Editor Adv. Sale Staff Writer Granbury's Junior Varsity slipped past L. Crabtree G. Rea Louise HOkcuui bui Murphy Dauuuu 1 Competition October RogiiterAt 4 Bookkeeper Published in Granbury, Texas every Sunday and Thursday, Subicriptkms: ten cents for single copy; In Hood County annually Adjacent Counties annually Elsewhere in Texas annually S7.25; Outsid of Texas annually $7.75, Any erroncious reflection upon (he character standing or reputation of any individual.

Brm or corporation, which may appear in fbe Hood County News will be gladly corrected when called to the attention of the publisher. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office in Granbury. Texas 76048 under The Act of Congress, March Clifton Thursday night in Granbury 8-0. Coach Curtis Allen reported the only score of the game came on a 50 yard pass from Tim Mullen to Bobby Brosin in the second -quarter. Terry Taylor scored the extra two pointi on the conversion play.

Allen credited George Moore. Doug Walker and Terry Boozer for many of the Granbury running plays. Defensively Ed Tumlinson. Rod Horning, Bobby Brosin. Greg Stewart, and George Somen were the leaders in holding the Cubs to oo scores.

With approximately one minute left to play in the game, a bad snap on Granbury punt attempt gave the Cubs their closest chance for a score on the 15 yard line. Allen said the JV held the Cubs for five' plays before Homing Intercepted a piss and allowed Granburjr. to run-out the rkick. I mum kooics This newspaper and hs coutefats are furnished exclusively for the information of the reader, and reproduction of this newspaper. In whole or in part is expressly 'prohibited without the prior consent of the publisher.

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