Accidental Deaths in Public Places Fall in 1974
The National Safety Council reports 1974 accidental deaths in public places fell by 500 to 24,500. Drownings water transport and firearms deaths declined, while home and work accidents also showed drops. Commercial air transport fatalities rose, private plane deaths fell, and private home incidents decreased 4 percent.
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GHS Debaters Capture Forensic Awards at Pine Tree Event
Gladewater High School debaters led by Linda Sims and teammates won six of eight rounds and earned Certificates of Excellence at the Fourth Annual Pine Tree High School Tournament on March 21. Sims advanced to finals in Prose and Poetry Interpretation. Danny Meeks and Robert Forrester rated Good. Charles McKenzie Excellent. Forrester, McKenzie, Sims and Hudspeth formed two teams, with 48 teams from 24 schools competing. District honors are set for April 12 at Tyler Junior College.
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Robert Forrester
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Garden hazards and safety tips for Texas gardeners
Texas gardeners face common risks from cuts and scratches to tool injuries and insect stings. Watch for poisonous plants and follow tool safety, storage, and maintenance guidelines. Be mindful of pesticides and bee or wasp stings, and seek medical care for deeper wounds or serious allergic reactions.
Friendship Baptist Youth Plan Overnight Outing
The Friendship Baptist Church youth group will spend Friday evening to Saturday at Caddo Lake State Park with games prayer sessions and overnight lodging. Chaperones are Leon and Alisa Watson and Mike and Reba Jordan.
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Winona Boy To Escort Duchess At Dogwood Festival
Miss Stephany Payne of Whitehouse will be presented as the Duchess of the 32nd Southeast Texas Dogwood Festival in Woodville. Her escort will be Jimmy Stroupe of Winona. Payne is active in school and church affairs and participates in drill, volleyball, and tennis. Stroupe attends Texas A&M as a pre dental student and serves on multiple campus groups. The coronation precedes a parade drawing thousands, with two dances and multiple tours around Woodville.
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