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

Microfilm Service 752 05 "Home of Lake Granbury" -J' IN HOOD COUNTY SINCe JANUARY 1.1970 Traffic Fatalities 5 Traffic 1 VOIUMI NO. S3 GRANBURY NEWS ESTABLISHED 1W HOOD COUNTY TABLET E-STABUSHED 1919. CONSOLIDATED JUNE I ft, 194a TWELVE (12) PAGES NO. 28 OLDEST CONTINUOUS BUSINESS IN HOOD COUNTY HOOD COUNTY NEWS-TABLET. GRANBURY.

TEXAS 76048 THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1970 JoodiCountiliaem Nickie Sparkman Hood County's Livestock Show A Success, Winners, Buyers Named Services Held Wednesday For Clarence Burdine Clarence F. Burdine, 77, passed THIS and THAT By Norma Crawford (Set for Last Weeky- Didn't look at the right" calendar last week when I wrote the story about the film "Jourt ney to the Holy Land" which Special Easter Services At First Baptist Church Easter Sunday will be a victorious day of worship and praise at First Baptist Church. The choir under the capable leadership of Alan Mitchell will present special Easter music. Mrs. Vernon organist, and Mrs Willie Crossland, pianist, will accompany the choir.

The pastor, Gene Hadley, will preach on the resurrection theme in both 11:00 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. worship T.

A. Sargent Died Tuesday In Ft. Worth Hospital T. A. (Andrew) Sargent, 88, passed away Tuesday March 24, 1970 in All Saint's Hospital at Fort Worth.

He was born August 2, 1881 in Hood County. He married Inez Josophine Dixon, October 14, 1900, she passed away Oct. 10, 1969. He was a Methodist and life member of WOW No. 194, becoming a member June 13, 1907.

He is survived by daughters: Mrs. Lorla Roe of Fort Worth, Mrs, Mildred Wikon of Torrance, California; Mrs. Violet Ireland of Austin; sons, H. H. Sargent 'of Granbury and Woodrow of Fort Worth; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; brother, Henry Sargent of Granbury.

Services were held at 4:00 p. m. Wednesday, March 25, 1970, Finst United Methodist Church. Robert Lindsey officiating. Interment was in the Granbury Ceme-: 1 1 away Tuesday March 24, 1970 in Granbury General Hospital af.

ter a lengthy illness. He was born June 25, 1892 in Tupelo, Miss. Prior to moving to Granbury eight years ago, he lived in Fort Worth. He was a registered LVN and was employed at the U. S.

Public Health Hospital of Fort Worth. Mr. Burdine married Cordis" Ella Moore June 9, 1966. He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ and member of Tarrant Masonic Lodge No. 942.

He is survived by his wife, Cordis, sons, C. B. and Johnnie of Fort Worth, Carl Burdine of Bay-town; one step son, W. Moore of Granbury; daughter, Mrs. Eva-lyne Brigman of Ft Worth; stepdaughter, Mrs.

Ima Jean Neely oi FL, Worth; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Margaret SpridlingpfPort Lavaca. Services were held Wednesday March 25, 1970, 2:00 p. m. in the Granbury Church of Christ Mint ister Lloyd Frederick officiating, assisted by Jerrel Neely of Waldo, Masonic graveside service was held st 4:00 p.

m. at Moore Memorial Gardens at Arlington. Pall bearers were Frank and Leslie Holly, Tommy Brisco, R. F. Parkinson, Ronnie Parkinson and Lee Moore.

Martin's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Dunnam, they're Just not making weather like they used to are they?" Talking to a friend on the Dhone Monday night and asked "Don't you see the lighten and the answer was "I can't see outside, I'm in' the bathroom. sWk me up a little, "-lever have talked to anyone -lse from a phone In the Dr. Leo Shanley of St Louis writes, after reading about Hermit's lost boat keys, that a fishing cork is the safest on a boat key ring. Leo's anxious to see Lake Granbury.

He's a former resident here. the Band Booster Club sponsor- stead of Wednesday but the ed. March 17 was Tuesday Inefficient ticket sellers straight-end out my mistake. Sorry about- that, Booster Clubl Was pleased to tee that they had a good crowd when I came back to work Tuesday night. How everyone enjoyed the weekend.

There were so many things to catch up with Saturday that we almost worked ourselves to exhaustion. We stripped some gears on our folder last Thursday. Spent all day Friday on the telephone trying to find some or someone who could make some. No luck. Then started calling a-round to see if we could find a used one and Bob Miller at the Hamilton Herald-News call- -to say jJiat he had one and he'o be glad to have us get it.

Was glad to help us out of a bind. Delmer and Mr. Hudgins went for it Saturday and Thanks to Mitchell and Charlie Tip- ton who let us use their flat bed trailer, they got it back by 6 p. m. Saturday.

Monday morn ing bright and early Bill Riley and Ira Hopper came and helped us get the bid one out and the other one in the shop. We breathed a sigh of relief. If we didnt have friends, we'd be in bad luck. We really appreciate the cooperation. It's really a slow go when you have to fold 1500 papers by hand as we did last week.

We were just about half through when those gears went kaput Keith, Ken and Craig Hillman gave us "a "hand. When it started to rain again Monday It reminded me what Mary Dunnam told me last week that one of her kindergarteners said about the weather. It was Melody Hidalgo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hidalgo.

Mary was tak-' ing her to her grandmothers and the parking lot was mud- dy, the streets were muddy and Melody sighed and said, "Mrs. inners I ft I Killed In Auto Accident Saturday Nickie Sparkman, 18, resident of Route 1, Weatherford, former resident of Granbury was fatally injured an automobile accident near Aledo Saturday, March 22, 1970. The young man was a 1969 graduate of Aledo High School. He participated In track and basketball and was all district 2 consecutive years in football. He attended Northwood College in Dallas and was presently employed at Finger Furniture Co.

in Ft. Worth. He was a Baptist. Survivors are his father and step-mother, Mr. and' Mrs.

Glen Sparkman of Granbury, mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Grace of Weatherford, sister, Mrs.

Glennatla Barnett of Houston; step-sister, Kayn Wiley of Granbury; step-brothers, Mike and JPirkGraceof Weatherford grandmothers, Mrs. W. T. Sparkman of Granbury and Mrs. Ethel Langston of Lipan.

Services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, March 24, 1970, First Baptist Church at Aledo. Richard Blair officiating. Pall bearers were Kirk Johnson, Jimmy Jackson, Steve Sydow, Bobby McKinzie, Wayne Jackson, Robert Daughtery.

Interment in Anetta Cemetery, Smith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Deadline For buying Car Tags March 31 The Tax Collector's office will be open Saturday March. 28, 1970 from 8 a. m. until 5 p.

m. for the benefit of those who need to purchase their car tags, stated Sheriff O. C. Baker and adds April 30 is the last day to ren der taxes for the 1970 roll. Pirate Athletic Banquet April 3 The Annual All Sports banquet will be held in Decker Gymn 7:30 Friday night, April 3rd.

This annual affair is given by the Pirate Booster Club to honor the boys and girls of Granbury High School who participated in Athletics this school year. A fine dinner, recognition of the athletes, presentation of awards, and a program highlighted by Coach Gordan Wood of Brown- wood High School complete the agenda. All members of the Pirate Booster Club are invited to attend and bring their wife or on guest NT CALLED MEETING OF SCHOOL BOARD, MARCH 31 A called meeting for the Gran bury Public School Board has been set for Tuesday, March 31, 1970, 7:30 p. m. in the shcool cafetorium, according to the board president, Richard Bennett.

A building program will be discussed and the public is cordially invited. C. Of C. Meeting Monday Night- George Martin, president of the Chamber of Commerce is calling a meeting of all club presidents', Monday njght, March 30, 7:30 p. m.

Lakevicw Restaurant to make pla ns for the 4th of July Celebration, All Club presidents are urged to attend. services. The evening worship will also be a time of testimony and the singing of favorite hymns. The words of the hymnr ONE DAY tells the gospel message to be proclaimed at First Baptist this Easter "Sunday. Everyone is invited to worship.

'One day wten heaven was filled with His praises; One day when sin was as black as could be, Jesus came forth to be born of' virgin," Dwelt among men, my example is He! "One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain; One day they nailed Him to die on the tree; Suffering anguish, despised ind rejected; Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He! "One day the grave could conceal Him no longer, One day the stone rolled away from the door; Then He arose, over death He had conquered; Now Is ascen ded, my Lord evermore I "One day the trumpet will Sound for His coming, One day the skies with His giortes will shine; Wonderful day, my beloved ones bringing; Glorious Saviour, this Jesus is mine! "Living, He loved me; dying, He saved me; Buried, He carried my sins far away; Rising, He justified freely forever; One day He's coming glorious day! Lions Club Hosts Pancake Supper The Granbury Lion's Club anticipates a large crowd at Pancake Supper Saturday night, March 28,. 1970, School Cafetorium, 5:30 until 8 p. a. All you can eat 75 cents. Joni Robertson showed the Matt Miles Reserve Champion National Bank of lipan, Grocery of Lipan, Brazos Insurance Agency, The Doyle Agency, Hood County News Tablet, Henry Robertson, Trl-Co-, unty Electric Granbury Automotive Supply, Virge Bird, Vaughn Dunaway Ford, Mineral Brazos Barber Shop, Joe Nutt Ranch, Farmers First National Bank of Stephenville, Tommy Meyer, Charlie Gray, Gran bury Ready Mix, Price Equipment Company, Marie's Beauty Shop, Miles Cattle Company, Brazos Butane, L.

E. Fowler. Angus Steers Light Weight 1st Grady Ran-die; 2nd Johnny Rogers. Heavy Weight 1st Craig Hill man; 2nd Joe Champion Angus Steer Grady Randle; Reserve Champion -Craig Hillman. Hereford Steers Light Weight 1st Johnny Riggs; 2nd Robert Fron; 3rd James CardwelL Heavy Weight 1st- Andy Dumas; 2nd Jimmy Bramlett; 3rd Terry Gray.

vuauipiuu xiereiuru oiecr nuuj Dumas; Reserve Champion -Johnny Riggs. Crossbred Steers 2nd Jimmy Thompson. Grand Champion Steer- Andy Dumas; Reserve Champion, Grady Randle Fat Barrows Light weight 1st, Mike Over-street; 2nd Melissa Miles; 3rd -Jon Lynn Hunter; Heavy Robert son; 2nd Matt Miles; 3rd Allen Brown. Champion Barrow Joni Rober- Reserve Champion Matt Miles. Fat Lambs Shropshire and Southdown 1st Larry Warner; 2nd Dee Savage; 3rd David Akins; Other Fat Lambs 1st Rickey Andrews; 2nd Benny Goodwin; 3rd Lew Click.

Champion Lamb- Rickey And rews Reserve Champion- Larry War ner. Angus Heifers 1st Lee Over street 2nd Tim Monroe, Dwayne Tar- pley and Rickey Berry. Champion Lee Overs treet Reserve Champion Rickey Berry. Hereford Heifers 1st Ruth-Hickey and Mark Wartes; 2nd place Van Gilliam and Terry Gray; 3rd- Joe Rlcka-baugh. Champion Ruth Hickey Reserve Champion Mark Wartes.

Shorthorn Heifers 2nd- Frank Kendell. Dairy Cattle 1st place winners Emory Thomas 111, Mark Smith and Robert Fowler; 2nd place winners- Emery Thomas 111 and Ray Sfelpps Champion Robert Fowler Reserve Champion Mark Smith Breeding Sheep 1st Rickey Andrews, Wayne Thomas, Rickey Fisher and Lee Savage. 2nd Harvev West -Breeding Swine 1st Maxie Tipton, Rickey Mc- Clesky, Darrell Lewis and Wayne Thomas. 2nd Teena" Putteet and Gary Holmes. 3rd Larry Putteet Champion Maxie Tipton Reserve Champion Tecna Putt eet -RABBITS 1st Rickey Andrews.

Lei and Tarpley, Cassandra Kcndcll, Bud dy Cochrane. 2nd Van Gilliam, Rickev And rews, Don Kendall, Vicki Everett. 3rd Neil Edleman, Lcland Tarpley, Vicki Everett, Paula Lawrence. Champion New Zealand Doe and Buck Rickey Andrews; Champion Dutch boe- ttlckey Anorews-Champion Dutch Buck Buddy Cochrane. Gravel, First The Livestock Show held last Thursday, Friday and Saturday was a succes, the buyers and exhibitors of the animals are as follows: Directors Granbury State Bank, Bond Feed Store, First National Bank, Granbury, Granbury Locker Plant Johnson County Electric Cooperative, First National Bank of Weatherford, Durant Chevrolet Co, Production Credit Association of Stephenville, Hamilton Wholesale Meats of Weatherford, Leon ard Bend, Boston Smith, Granbury General Hospital, Joe Swaim, Feed Mill of Godley, Lewis Byars Ford, Perry Stewart Hum ble Station; Weatherford Sand, and Comanche Peak Marker Unveiled Hood County's third Historical Marker jtaa.

rofflcially mweiled Sunday, March 22, 1970 at 2:30 p. m. with a dedication program under the direction of the Historical Committee. V. J.

Maloney, vice-chairman of the committee- ayeithe- dedi catory address telling how Com-tnanche Peak related to the sur rounding territory in early days. Mrs. E. B. Price unveiled the marker.

Randle Rash, chairman of the County Committee pointed out that this is a part of the State Program RAMPS whose aim is to Retard, Appreciate, Mark, Pre and Survey Texas History. ash also said, 'opt every- old merits preservation eit- istorically or arcnitechtur- However, as Texas grows older, with millions who did not inherit the traditions of the South- wesi, were ut great neea iur. maintaining reminders of the brave men and women who built our State and our Country. The single year of Texas History required in school is not enough to give future generations the inspiration to be found at the Alamo, Goliad, San Jacinto, Con- tales and other hallowed places. Texans today need to recall that the States greatest treasure, the Alamo, was saved and restored only through the efforts of a few embattled women.

Such organiza tions as Texas State Historical Survey Committees and others are working to make more Texans of today interested in preserving for tomorrow, the true land -marks of yesterdays Texas. The historical committee wish es to thank Mr. Fred Geye and other members of the Texas High way Department for help in sel ecting a site and erecting the Comanche Peak Marker. A good crowd of residents, former residents and guests as well as passing motorists who paused to read the marker were present for the unveiling and then went to. the Nutt Hotel for re freshments and fellowship with members of the local Historical Committee as hosts.

NT Funeral For A. M. Pres. Held Wed. Earl Rudder, president of Texas passed away Tuesday March 23 in St.

Luke's Episcopal Hospital at Houston. Mr. Rudder, 65, had been hospitalized since January 29, when he was admitted for arterial spasms. tie suiierea a.siroxe ana unaer-i went three operations for a sto- mach ulcer. Services were held Wednesday March 25, 1970 at Bryan, Texas.

There will be prizes and child- ren will hunt in age groups from toddlers and preschool; grades and 2 and grades 2 and 3. NT serv Mr. thing; her ally I i tery. Pall bearers were Billy Will- iams, J. B.

Arnold, Don Richards, Eddy Belcher, Tommy Sargent Joe. Ireland and Raymond Carr. Martin's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Granbury Schools To Observe Easter Holidays i The Granbury Public School will dismiss classes Mar. 26 at 2:45 for the holiday.

CUssw win not be held Monday but will resume Tuesday, March 31. Rash Furniture Moved To New fBuilding The Rash Furniture Store is now located in a lovely new building located at 116 W. Bridge St. Mr. and Mrs.

Eldred Rash and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Dunn, part ners with Mr. and Mrs. Rash are thrilled to be in their new build' ing and invite all their friends to come by and to watch for their grand opening soon.

"-'i Champion Fat Barrow and Fat Barrow. "i ood County Livestock Show 7 ttJfcMMlrtMl Lamb and Rickey Andrews with the Champion Fat Larry Warner Reserve Champion Fal Lamb. -m. i i i r.n -prim I Jaycee Annual 1 Easter-Eqb Hunt-Saf Grady Handle of Cresson is shown with the Champion Angus Steer, alto placed Reserve Grand Champion of the how. Craig Hillman, exhibited the Reserve Champion The Granbury Jaycees, spon- sors of the annual Easter Egg IHunt are looking for a large num- ber of children Saturday even- ing, 2 p.

m. at the City Park. Andy Dumas exhibited the Champion Hereford, which also placed Grand Champion of the Steer Show, shown with him is Johnny Riggs with his Reserve Champion Hereford steer. Angus Steer. 1.