Gas line incident at Municipal Hospital under control
A copper gas line rupture during sprinkling system construction prompted rapid evacuation of patients at Municipal Hospital. The line was shut off within minutes, and staff, including hospital administrator Bill Wagner, ensured safety with minimal disruption. Separately, three youth ensembles from Gladewater churches prepare for Easter sunrise service at city ball park, featuring First United Methodist and First Baptist Church groups and an East Mountain Baptist youth choir touring Louisiana recently.
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Municipal Hospital
Bill Wagner
Gladewater
City Ball Park
First United Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Lanny Allen
Word Music Company
Waco
East Mountain Baptist Church
East Mountain Baptist
Milton Walker
Patti Ford
Steve Reynolds
Louisiana
Rio Grande Valley
Groundbreaking for Merle Norman Studio Expansion
Mrs. Billie Coffey breaks ground for remodeling and enlarging the former Conoco Service Station at 400 West Upshur into a 1576 square foot Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio and Beauty Salon. A jeans and tops shop for youth will be added. completion is expected by July.
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Merie Norman
Conoco
West Upshur
Billie Coffey
Merle Norman
Upshur Chamber honors four at annual banquet in Gilmer
Four Upshur County citizens received chamber plaques at the Upshur County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet in the Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative room. Outstanding Woman of the Year was Sarah Green for her work with Gilmer and the Texas Folk Life Festival. Outstanding Man of the Year was Richard S. Potter, a longtime Gilmer businessman and former Yamboree president. Outstanding Rural Person of the Year was Velia Coppedge for Upshur history work at Coffeeville cemetery. Outstanding Young Person of the Year was Charles Baird, Gilmer fire department member and Key Club president.
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Upshur County
Richard S
Dick) Potter
Charles Baird
Vera Coppedge
Chamber
Malcolm
Mack) Smith
Gilmer
Upshur County Chamber of Commerce
Upshur Rural Electric Cooperative
Malcolm (Mack) Smith
Sarah Green
Gilmer Mirror
Ray Greene
San Antonio
Potter
Velia Coppedge
Upshur
Coffeeville
Let's Go to Mattie's and Plan the Pageant Night
Narrative voice recalls vibrant 1920s social life with downtown hangouts Mattie's White's Service and E Patio. The Centennial Historical Committee demands a vivid, factual pageant copy by May 10, naming venues, bands, dances, and notable locals while preserving period tone.
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Centennial Historical Committee
Weather blamed for sharp drop in home building
Residential permits plunged in January to March with only three issued totaling 54 100 versus 18 in 1972 valued at 316 950. Commercial permits rose to 95 000 while last year had one 10 000. Weather and slow demand cited. optimism for a summer rebound.
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Harold Potts
Potts
Vandals smash eight plate glass windows downtown
Late Thursday night or Friday morning vandals damaged eight plate glass windows and a door in eight buildings near downtown, including a medical clinic two car showrooms a men’s store three service stations and a restaurant. Police say damages may exceed $1,000 and suspect a car slingshot attack with metal fittings. Chief Cris Morrow urged public help to prevent repeats and report suspicious activity.
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Cris Morrow
Morrow
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Longview
Medco Pharmacy
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Kevin
Bob Moyers
Laura Potter
Smith
White
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Mattie
Mary Pickford
Gregg
the Ritz
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The
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Lake Caddo
Big Sandy Lake
Ella Fitzgerald
Chick Webb
Epworth League
Caddo Lake
Clark's Cabin
Pittsburg
New York
Phil Harris
Palm Isle
Henderson
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