Proclamation Declares Bain Leake Jr Day in Gladewater
Gladewater mayor Jim Holcomb proclaims April 3 1971 as Bain Leake Jr Day with United States Senator John Tower to speak at 3 00 p m dedication of the Flag Pole at First United Methodist Church The Bain Leake family funded the flag pole and other gifts in memory of Bain Leake Jr who died on Okinawa May 10 1945 in World War II Proclamation sealed March 31 1971 Attest City Secretary H I McAfee Mayor Jim Holcomb invites public attendance
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Gladewater
United States
John Tower
Senator Tower
First United Methodist Church
Bain Leake, Jr
Bain Leake
Okinawa
Jim Holcomb
Texas
Rain Leake, JR
Gladewater Honors Officer Oris Morrow With Resolution
City officials praise Oris Morrow for over fifteen years in law enforcement including three years as Assistant Police Chief. He is commended for courage on January 26 1971 when faced by an armed assailant. The council adopts a resolution expressing appreciation and confidence in his service. Attest Stella Dickinson City Secretary.
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Oris Morrow
Gladewater
Mr. Oris Morrow
City of
Hendrix Leads Speech Group At Eastern States Convention
Dr Jerry A Hendrix son of Mr and Mrs Lyle R Hendrix of Gladewater chaired the Rhetorical Criticism in the Classroom program at the Speech Association of the Eastern States convention in New York City March 25 27 He will present a paper at the Southern Speech Conference in New Orleans April 8 He has taught at American University Washington DC for six years and plans a visit to Gladewater Easter as CRS ships aid overseas yearly totaling over a billion pounds valued at about 120 million dollars send contributions to Catholic Overseas Aid Empire State Building New York NY 10001.
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Jerry A. Henrix
Lyle R. Hendrix
Gladewater
Speech Association of the
New York City
Hendrix
Young Turks
Old Guard
Southern Speech Communication
New Orleans
Gladewater High School
American University
Washington, DC
Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Overseas Aid
Empire State Bldg
New York
N.Y
Gladewater Day Care Center Opens For 30 Children
An editorial lauds the non-denominational center sponsored by First Presbyterian Church members using their facilities to care for up to 30 children. It notes balanced meals, supervised play, and a sliding income-based fee, with volunteers from many faiths supporting a community effort to provide quality care for working mothers.
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Gladewater
First Presbyterian Church
Earp Campaign Seeks District Support In School Board Vote
The article urges every eligible voter in the district to vote in the April 3 school board election. It emphasizes that Jack Earp is not officially opposed and stresses the importance of supporting him to serve the district’s best interests.
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Jack Earp
McDowell Seeks Place 1 Under Dr Harold S McDowell Banner
Campaign note cites McDowell running for Place 1 with Harold S McDowell as endorser and pledge to serve children. statement frames election as continuation of service and commitment to community.
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Harold S. MccDowell
Reflective Musings on Scraps, Music, and a Teacher's Influence
A narrator recalls organizing keepsakes and letters with mixed progress while pondering why people collect memories. The piece honors George Kimes, a patient bandmaster who inspired youth, led them to championships, and sparked lifelong appreciation for Sousa marches until his death.
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John Phillip Sousa
Sousa
George Kimes
Enid
Okla
Texas Tornado Rate Ranked 11th in 1951 1967 Period
Texas ranked 11th among the states in tornado frequency per square mile during 1951 to 1967. The state recorded 3.4 tornadoes yearly per 10 000 square miles, reflecting higher than average activity in the era.
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Texas
The 18 Year Old Vote Sparks a Political Fantasy
Marvin Kendall reports rumors of a body in Gladewater were false. The piece imagines Congress embracing an 18-year-old franchise amid rock festival crowds and teen driven campaigns. It lampoons youth voting myths and the potential political shake up from younger voters.
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Red China
U. N
Honda
Washington
Newsville
White House
Marvin Kendall
District Attorney's Office
Gladewater
Kendall
First long distance phone message sent from Salem to Boston
In 1877 a historic milestone marked telephone history as the first long distance message traveled from Salem to Boston. The event demonstrated the expanding reach of telecommunication and linked two cities by voice for the first time.
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Salem
Boston
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Earp
McDowell
Ula
Hallmark
Shelley Stadium
Tulsa University
Stars and Stripes
Finlandia
Val
Mylanta Liquid
VICK
Vaporub
MEDCO
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Botque Feminine
Pharmacies, Inc
Enfamil
Gladewater’s
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade‘ Avenue
Dean Street
Gregg Cotty
The
Gladewater Times-Tribune
Congress
Rolling Stones
King Size Wallet
Grandpa
Grandma
Shugart
Imc
oweoRat
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