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

0. Microfilm Service Volume No. 81 OLDEST CONTINUOUS THIS and THAT By NORMA CRAWFORD We're hearing from lots of people about the court house. Perhaps no one has a more personal interest in the clock than Art Key of Ft. Worth.

He's written the Judge and to me he wrote: Dear Norma: I am like you. Whatever they do, don't destroy OUR court house. To me there wouldn't be anything to see that draws more attention now than anything else in And Essie Blake says "I want to register a protest to defacing. the court house or clock. It is a definite: and vivid part -of our life.

We want to keep it "as is" except for the necessary repairs. Hood County Court House is an historical monument. Mrs. Blake 'IS a "Hiner" descendant. Doug Crouch of Ft.

Worth wrote the Court: 'In my opinion the Hood County Courthouse is among the most beautiful in the United States and is a classic example of the best. architectural taste of the period in which such courthouses were built. I noticed in the, News Tablet there is some talk of rearranging the tower or some other portion of the building. I would not like to see this done as the entire building is most pleasingly designed, and such would certainly destroy not only its continuity, but its rich historical significance. Mrs.

Alyce. Hiner Britt of Fort Worth. whose father, Joseph H. Hiner, was County Clerk at the time the court house was built. joins in this letter.

Miss Ethel Baker wrote "Many" thanks for working to save the court house intact." Several sent the forms to us, asking that the structure be retained, including Lucy of Floydada and Marvin- W. Cruce of Ft. Worth. These have- been delivered to Judge Thomas, who has heard from at least 100 citizens. One of particular interest.

"Judge: Please save our courthouse just as it is. We are all older people in Valley View Rest home and Want it, Please, please, please. And it was signed: Maggie Hooten Thurston, M. Daniels, Ada Key, Oma Liles Curtiss, Mrs. Meddie Wilson, Lula Lowe.

Myrtle Addison, Mrs. Earl Porter, Nellie McMillion, E. G. Tidwell, Mrs. E.

G. Tidwell, W. D. Byram, J.E. Manning, Mrs.

W. H. Bills, Mrs. E. P.

Stone, Mrs. Clyde F. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. R.

B. McDaniels, Mrs. W. W. Perry, Mrs.

Jessie Tucker. Charles Stroud, Nita. Talia ferro. Lois Brannan, Byrd Gordon Wear." And my dear little friend, Delitha Bird who i is 90 plus. wrote.

"I think it would be a shame to destroy the looks of our court house. If Granbury is rich enough to waste all they did to get a man to re-value our property, it's certainly financially able to have the old clock repaired and any repairs done that the clock tower Many young people have expres sed themselves too, as by the at the judge's evidenced And there's something else that worries me the school tax situation. Wish both sides could sit down and work out a compro: mise and- not have it in litigation weeks. Connie Burch, a long time subscriber to the News Tablet and a native Hood Countian, wrote, 'We four Hargrove sisters all live in Ft. Worth but we all want the court house tower and clock to be kept.

Granbury would not be the same without. it." F. L. Enlow not only wants to retain the tower. He sent $5.00 to start a fund to "fix it up and have as And Mrs.

Johnnie Huggins would like to see the clock tower preserved. It is a memorial marker to me. The lake water will destroy many homesteads and memerial sights. Why destroy something that can be saved?" Mrs. Bert Kinson accompanied her daughter, Loveta Roe of Arlington and Mrs.

Doris Taylor tand son of Azle on vacation to Arkansas. They particularly enjoyed Bentonville and Eureka Springs. The statue of Christ of the Ozarks at Eureka Springs was most beautiful, Mrs. Kinson said. Box 43436 Hood County GRANBURY NEWS ESTABLISHED 1886 HOOD COUNTY TABLET BUSINESS IN HOOD COUNTY HOOD COUNTY NEWS-TABLET, Gary Kinson Nearing Completion Of Second Tour in Vietnam Airman First Class Gary Kinson is serving his second tour of duty in Vietnam.

He's with a B. 52 bomber crew. To See 1969 Chrysler, Plymouth September 5 On September 5, Hugh Raupe of Raupe Bros. Motor Co. ChryslerPlymouth dealer of Granbury will get their first look at the new lines of 1969 Plymouths, Chryslers and Imperials at a preview meet-, ing at Dallas.

The showing is one of 21 being held in various parts of the country for dealers and their sales staffs. They will inspect the new models following a closed-circuit, simultaneously televised business meeting for dealers and salesmen which will originate in New York. Glenn E. White, general manager of Chrysler Plymouth Division, will he panel of executives who discuss the 1969 auto mobiles and promotional plans to continue the sales momentum which made. 1968 a record year for the division.

The new models go on sale September 19. Invited to the preview are sales and management personnel from Raupe Brothers Motor of No Action in School Tax Matter Until Transcript Received No action has been taken in the school tax matter. and none will be taken until a transcript of the hearing has been received, according to school board. officials. Upon receipt of the transcript it will be filed with the Court of Civil Appeals.

The decision of. that court will serve as a guide line to the trial court when the case. is tried on its merits, it was stated. Enrollment at GBY School Reaches 928 Enrollment at the Granbury Schools reached 928 Tuesday, the first full day of school. Of that number 278 were in High School with another' 8 or 10 expected.

Junior High registered 175 and that's about the total officials were looking for. In elementary school the total reached 475. There may be a few more later in the week. but a large number is not anticipated. Mr.

and Mrs. Curtis Kelley visited the Hemisfair while on Vacation last week. 1 News- ESTABLISHED- 1919, CONSOLIDATED GRANBURY, TEXAS 76048 J. V. Durant Reappointed 10 TADA Post AUSTIN (Spl) Durant of Durant Chevrolet Company in Granbury has been reappointed -to the key post of Area Director of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association.

"Mr. Durant will report to the TADA Board of Directors on all phases of activity relating to the motor vehicle buying public in the Granbury area," commented TA DA President Boyd Mullen, Pasadena. 'He will work closely with legislative and other governmental officials for better auto safety standards, safer highways, and effective driver education," added Mullen. "The job of Area Director is one of the most important in our giant statewide association." said Mullen, 'and we are confident Mr. Durant will continue to serve with distinction." Clock Has Meaning To Art Key Marion Thomas and the Commissioners Court received 3 letter from S.

A. (Art) Key in which he recalls the memories that the court house clock holds for him. He wrote: am interested in the Hood County Court House, especially the clock tower. The old clock brings back many memories to me. I was born and raised in- Granbury, lived there until about 1920.

I have helped wind the clock about 500 times. My dad helped install the clock, wound it and kept it in repair over 40 years. It was very dear to him: I think it would be a shame to change the old landmark now. if the old timers could afford to build the court house there in 1890, surely the county can now efford to keep it in repair, also could afford to install an electric clock. If donations would be a help, I am for that But whatever you do, preserve that old landmark.

Respectfully yours, S. (Art) Key Ft. Worth, Texas 76103 Ollie Donahoo Pres. Booster Club The Granbury Pirate Booster Club met after the Watermelon feast last Thursday night and elected its officers for the coming football year. Ollie Ray Donahoo was elected president, Gene Durant Vice President and Jack Wortham was re-elected secretarytreasurer.

Over 60 members were enrolled into the club which is an unusually good first meeting enrollment. All signs indicate that the record number of members, 135, will be surpassed this year. If you are not contacted about joining the booster club see one of the club officers, or any member, and they will sign you up and give you a membership card. Membership in the booster club is still only ten dollars, which not only goes for worthy projects which helps the athletic teams, but the member and one guest to attend the athletic banquet in the spring. Club President Ollie Donahoo urges everyone to join the club early and get behind the Pirates from the very kickoff.

Mrs. Foster Died In Tucumcari Mrs. Iva' Mae Foster, 77 died in Tucumcari, N. M. on Saturday, August 31, 1968.

The body was brought to Lipan where funeral. services were held Tuesday, Sept. 3. 1968 in the Smith Funeral Chapel. Bro.

Murley officiated. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Fay Newton of. Panhandle, Texas; two grandchildren, Mrs.

Glen Hig. gins of Amarillo and Mrs. Bobby Bailey of Richardson: seten great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and a sister, Oca Palmer of Stockton, California, IN HOOD COUNTY SINCE. JANUARY 1, 1968 Injuries Traffic Fatalities JUNE 15, 1948 EIGHT PAGES Thursday, September 5, 1968 NO. 51 Pirates Scrimmage FOOD FOR FUN SCHOOL HELD HERE Clifton Friday 691 The second tour is over in ember and Gary is looking ward to coming, home then, grandmother, Mrs.

Kinson Special Election to Choose Councilman The special election, to be held September 14, is called for the purpose of electing a member of the city council. Glen Helfin, in. the last. city election, has resigned because his business is requiring that he live elsewhere; Deadline for filing was Saturday and J. B.

Blanton was the only person who filed. The site of, the election is the, City Hall with Ruth Moseley as election judge. Where They're Going To date we have received word that Larry Milburn and H. W. Teich of Cresson and Douglas, Lewis will attend the University of Texas at Arlington; Karon Milburn willl go to Weatherford College; Nancy Putteet to TCU and Gary Putteet to Southwestern Medical in Dallas after attending TCU.

Texas will have Mike Lang ston, Gary Beall and John Henry Luton as new students. Mrs. Larry Cress will return to Tarleton. Kay and Gay Miller will attend Weatherford College. Lonnie Jones is another.

1968 grad who will attend Weatherford College. a. Returning to the University of Texas at Austin will be Marky Maness, Sue Little and Helen Gage. Jerrel Bolton and Louis Allen are enrolling for their freshman year. 1968 graduates who chose Tarleton are Jeanetta Blanton, Phylis Westbrook, Sherry Little, Nancy Hughs, Susan Meyer, Sharon.

King of Cresson. Tommy Durant will attend Texas Tech. Diana Davis returns to Tarleton for her Sophomore year and Donna Elam enters her second year at UTA. Bob Walker will attend Central Texas College at Kilieen: George Fidler will be at West Texas State in Canyon; George Harrell enrolls at Sam Houston State College in Huntsville and George Rains will enter the University of Texas at Arlington. Others who have chosen Weatherford Gollege Robert Ashby, David Reeves, Cecil Umphress, Pat Smith and Royce Burks.

Adding to the list of those chosing Tarleton is Bobby Hayworth, Debbie Davis and Clay Lucas. SuLinn, McSmith has enrolled 'in Brantley-Draughon in Ft. Worth. Mr. and Mrs.

'Strain spent the Labor Day weekend with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Carson in New York. The Granbury Pirates will scrim mage the Clifton Cubs Friday night, Sept. 6, at Clifton.

Starting time. will be 7:30. The Clifton cubs last years state. finalists, are expected to field an equally great ball club this year. This will be the last scrimmage game the Pir.

ates will have before taking on the class AAA Stephenville Yellow jackets in their opener. In the Clifton Serimmage, both A and squads will participate, and it will be conducted in much the same manner as in the Pirates scrimmage- with Springtown. The Pirates performed admirably against Springtown last Thur sday night and seem to be further ahead, teamwise, than they were at this time last year. The passing attack drew special praise from coach Prince as well as the overall team defense. The backs ran with good authority and the offensive forward wall, although often failing to recognize defensive sets, did move quickly, aggressively, and sustained their blocks well.

Certainly mistakes were made in almost every area, but they were of such nature that they can and will be corrected in the following weeks. Overall the potential of fielding 'a good team is present. and optimism.is high. The Clifton scrimmage should be a good indicator as to our strengths and weaknesses. Rufus Hayworth Died in Ft.

Worth Rufus Monroe Hayworth passed. away at his. home in Ft. Worth August 27, 1968 at the age of 82. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Lipan on August 28 with Rev.

Jimmie Dobbs and Min. Jimmie McDermitt officiating. Survivors are his wife, Burton Hayworth of Granbury. two daughters, Mrs. Iris Beauchamp.

and Mrs. Charlotte Coomer of Ft. Worth; a step daughter, Almarene Kelly of Ft. Worth and a stepson, Julian Deaver Michi 11 gaur; grandchildren. 4- great grandchildren; three brothers, Jake Hayworth of Corpus Christi; Horace Hayworth of California and Bert Hayworth of Breckenridge.

Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home in charge. Heart Attack Fatal To 7. E. Coleman A heart attack suffered at his home in Tolar August 29, 1968 proved fatal to Z.

E. (Elmer) Coleman Thursday night. He was rushed to Granbury General Hospital but all efforts to save his life were unsuccessful. Mr. Coleman was born March 5, 1893 in Morgan Mill.

He had been a resident of Tolar years. He was a. farmer. 'He was married to Grace Irene McGuire Nov. 17.

1912, in Morgan Mill. His wife, survives him as do two daughters, Mrs. C. A. Ford of Paramount, California and Mrs.

M. E. Dillingham of Littlerock, California; a son, William R. Cole man of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; two brothers, W.F, Coleman of Tolar and A. F.

Coleman of Morgan Mill; a sister, Mrs. G. T. Brashears of Sweetwater. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 31, 1968 at 2:30 p.m.

in the Tolar Church of Christ with Minister Welton Nickel officiating. Burial was in the Tolar Cemetery. Martin's Funeral Home in charge. Pall bearers were Jim, Don and George A. Coleman; M.

C. and James Evans and Max Morrison. Linan School Begins The Lipan School has a building program underway. Construction of a new gym, to replace the one destroyed by fire several months ago, began Wednesday. Completion by October 15 is promised.

New class room' units will be built also and Nov. 1 is the expected date for finishing the building. A. W. Berry, Superintendent says there, are, 165 students enrolled, with 52 in High School, the remainder in Grades 1 through 8.

BACK ROW: Sherri Ray, Lola Dempsey, Janice Gregory, Bobbie Ray, Sherri Hopkins. Jacque Payton. SECOND ROW: Sheri Willis, Debra Phillips, Dixie Howeth, Peggy Ready, Shelley Stace, Robbi Tankersley FRONT ROW: Pamela Thomas, Paula Hunter, Terry Williams, Kim Arms Pictured above are 16 young ladies who participated in the Annual Food Fun for Juniors cook ing school. The school was held at the Granbury Home, Economics Department, Ausust 19 through August 23. The program had as its aim to instruct young ladies in the basic fundamentals of cooking so that they may become even better 'mother's helpers" The school ran from a.

m. Monday through Friday with a graduation exercise Friday with parents invited to attend. Tri-County Electric Cooperative hired Miss Jacque Payton, a graduate of The University of Texas, as Home Service Advisor to demonstrate and present classes in different schools Novfor- his says. Mr. and Mrs.

Vernon Newman Killed In Car-Train Crash Saturday in Tolar Mrs. Newman was the former Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Newman were killed in a car train crash at a crossing in Tolar Saturday afternoon, August 31, 1968. They had been at the Church of Christ in Tolar helping serve lunch to the Coleman family prior to Mr.

Coleman's funeral and were going home to dress for the funeral. The accident occurred at 1:18 p. The car, struck on the left front by the deisel engine of a west bound Santa Fe freight, was knocked 75 feet into a ditch and Mr. and Mrs. Newman were thrown from the ear.

"Highway Patrolman Don Mattews said that A. F. Whitley, who was riding on the front platform of the deisel, said he saw the car approaching the crossing and that Mr. Newman apparently froze as the heard the locomotive's whistle sound. Mr.

Whitley and the conductor, M. E. Williams, estimated the train was traveling about 40 miles per, hour. Judge to Rule From Briefings in Placing Names of Ballots Judge W. J.

Oxford, after a hearing here Tuesday, stated that he would rule from the briefings in the case of Frank Scarbrough vs. Oran C. Baker and Bruce Price. The case concerns placing of names on the ballot for the November election in the race for Sheriff-Tax Assessor and Collector Tolar School Opens With 152 Students The Tolar school opened this week with an enrollment of 152. Of that number 60 are in High, School, the remainder in elementary and Junior High grades, T.D, Goodwin, supt.

said. -Football GameThe Tolar Rattlers play their first football game. Saturday night, Sept: 14 with Strawn at Tolar. Game time is 8 p. m.

Nan Carney, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Carney.

She was a native. Hood Countian. Mr. Newman was born in Glen. Rose.

They lived in Tolar after their marriage where they operated a cafe and he served as Postmaster for several years, After moving to Ft. Worth, Mr. -Newman was employed as a clerk in the Polytechnic Post Office for sixteen years. He retired a year ago and he and Mrs. Newman to Tolar to make their home.

They are survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert of Burleson and Mrs. Eugene Slater of Ft. Worth and two. grandchildren.

Mrs. Newman is survived by two brothers, Bill and Charlie Carney of Granbury; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Newton of Grand Prairie and Mrs. J. W.

Kimbell of Dallas. A sister, Mrs. Leslie O'Neal of Tolar, is Mr. Newman's only other' survivor. Funeral services were held Monday, September 2, 1968 at the Tolar Church of Christ for both vietims of the crash.

Welton Nickel minister and Frank Brisco, former minister of the Church officiated. Interment was 111 the Tolar Cemetery, Martin's Funeral Home in charge. Pall bearers for Mrs. Newman, were Robert Loftin, J.T. Swaim, Wilburn, and Gary Lambert, Eldon Buck and Johnny Huston.

bearers for Mr. Newman were Larry O. Neal, Raymond Ward, Buster Smith, Morris Loftin, Hoyt Hobbs and Henry Lewis. JONES REUNION SUNDAY Friends are invited to attend the reunion of the- family of Mr. and Mrs.

Jeff A. Jones Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Legion Hall. Mr. and Mrs.

L. B. Fry and family of Keller, Mrs. Van Morrison of Mesquite, Mr. and Mrs.

Travis Aston and family of Baytown, Mrs Ralph Nash and son of Carrolton, Derl Oxford of Arlington were gues ts of Mrs. W. H. Kinson and Mrs. Myrtle Aston during the holiday weekend.

How Do You Feel About The Court House To make it- -easier for residents to express themselves we suggest that the following form be filled out and mailed to the Commis- sioners Court, Granbury, Texas 76048 COMMISSIONERS COURT GRANBURY, TEXAS 76048 Gentlemen: I am in favor of preserving the architecture. of the County Court house with the clock tower in original form, with approval for re-enforcing the structure las. needed..