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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1970
Page
2
Longview prepares for a weeklong centennial observance marking 100 years since settlement. Residents recall past pioneers while embracing modern progress from a 10 000 foot airport runway to jet arrivals and new industries. Citizens 65 and older attend a Pioneer Day box lunch as part of the events.
A reader outlines how Gladewater straddling Gregg Upshur and Smith counties creates investigative confusion for shootings and accidents. Jurisdiction shifts and delayed reports hinder timely publication while authorities insist on legal access limits.
Gladewater High School’s newspaper surveys 411 students on music taste. Hard rock leads with 210 votes, followed by soul 136 and country rock 65. The Temp tations top the linked groups with 54 votes while Led Zeppelin and Credence Clearwater Revival trail.
The item lists the Gladewater Mirror’s publication details including editors and staff names Harry Kates 1897-1964 Mrs Harry Kates Neal Clark Jack Flred Fredalene Clark Harriett Walton. It notes postal and subscription prices, home delivery rates, and consolidation with The Gladewater Times Tribune and The White Oak Texan.
Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes urged revamping public school drug education to be more personal with input from drug authorities and former addicts. Gov. Preston Smith called for stronger law enforcement against pushers, while stressing education as a key weapon in fighting narcotics.
Public lecture on spiritual perception by Martin N. Heafer CSB at First Christian Church Kilgore 609 E Main St 3 p.m. sponsored by First Church of Christ Scientist Heafer Houston practitioner lecturer since 1957 educator SMU graduate WWII veteran touring US Canada to speak on Christianity and spiritual perception.
Revival services are in progress at Greenway Baptist Church with nightly 7 30 pm meetings led by Richard Vaughn and Gene Caskey. A Youth Retreat is planned for Friday night and a fellowship after services is planned. The Rev Bill Sammons invites all to attend for spiritual renewal and uplifting gospel singing.
State Representative Fred Head of Tyler will speak at the Rotary Club meeting on state government developments. He will answer questions and discuss his work in Gregg Rusk and Smith Counties. Head is an East Texas native and attorney with ties to Troup and SMU.
A collection of witty lines on fur coat wardrobes, basements and water heaters, insults about chickens, thrifty hygiene habits, and the daily needs of cats and their human companions.
A nostalgic reflection on laundry evolution from wringer washers to home dryers. The author recalls Monday washing, the shift to permanent press, and the family effort to manage ironing, with humor about nondestructive habits and shared chores amid changing family roles.
Members led by Mrs Thelma Byers approved minutes and finances. Mary Grace Clark chosen for Girls State this summer. District Convention set for April 26 in Pittsburg. Poppy Day May 29 raises funds for veterans hospitals. Battle of Leipzig noted as Napoleon era historic aside.
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