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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1976
Page
2
The Mirror backs Sam B Hall Jr of Marshall for the First District seat to succeed Wright Patman. It cites his integrity, broad knowledge of 1976 issues, and deep district ties amid a three-date election schedule May 1 primary June 5 runoff and June 19 special.
Jerry Ki introduces a new state fact revealing Kansas has designated the honey bee as its official insect. The column notes the change and adds context about its significance for the state.
Independent candidate James Rex Smallwood announces his candidacy for Constable Precinct No 3 Gregg County in a poor boy campaign. He cites local demand for stronger law enforcement and asks for votes on May 1st. Smallwood lists his roots in Precinct No 3 and his family, residing on the Old Gladewater Highway with wife Betty and daughter Jeanie.
A political notice from James Rex Smallwood seeking election as Constable Precinct No 3 in Gregg County. He highlights ties to East Texas Security Patrol, law enforcement collaboration, and community involvement with the Liberty City Lions Club. He pledges accessibility and modernizing the office and asks votes on May 1. The piece includes campaign-like language and a home address.
A Gladewater letter from Glen D. Bunn of the Upshur County Chamber of Commerce thanks Ms. Fredalene Clark for reliable attendance and coverage of the annual banquet. The note from Gladewater, Texas, expresses appreciation and cordial regards.
A column mixes a government form notice about direct deposits for Social Security with a playful, critical essay on state insects. It muses on honey bees as potential state insects, jokes about other states' choices, and ends by quipping about Texas founders and family lore.
Longview attorney Herbert Boyland, a longtime Gregg County Democrat, announces his candidacy for Gregg County Democratic Chairman. He has served as precinct chairman since 1970 and has held multiple bar and civic roles in Longview. He pledges conservative values and plans to unite precinct chairs, counties, and the state party while strengthening local candidates.
At a fictional gathering in Santa's Workshop the Easter Rabbit the Tooth Fairy and Santa discuss choosing a presidential candidate. They debate ethics party lines and the political influence of children and fairy tale characters amid Cold War era rhetoric. The dialogue touches on inflation and shifts in political alignment.
Fragmentary note lists Fred Hanson as point of contact with a postal box in Center Texas and a 73915 ZIP code. No clear event date or organizational details are readable.
The Moon is described as an airless waterless sphere with towering mountains and craters. It orbits Earth with its far side hidden from view. Its diameter is about one quarter of Earth’s and it lies roughly 238000 miles from our planet.
A narrator describes a do it yourself carpet cleaning session timed about 15 minutes as part of a family Easter egg hunt. The event includes pets, cleaning products, and attempts to prepare house, yard, and meals in a tight schedule with help from relatives.
The writer muses on buying spices and cinnamon in bulk, discarding excess jars, and chasing exotic recipes. They recall Burgundy wine for beans, Greek Easter bread, phyllo dough, and a dream of cooking freely, while noting distractions and a wish to attack house chores less diligently.
The quote asserts true freedom lies in pursuing one’s own good in one’s own way while not harming or hindering others from pursuing theirs. It emphasizes individual autonomy balanced with respect for others’ rights and efforts to obtain their own good.
The Gladewater Horror published Thursday and Sunday by The Gladewater Publishing Company at Glade Avenue and Dean Street Gladewater Texas 75647. Rates list monthly and yearly mail subscriptions within and outside Texas with specific prices and advance payment. Consolidated with The Gladewater Times Tribune November 28, 1949 and The White Jak Texan June 1, 1969.
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