Rudolph Phillips elected TSTA president
Gladewater schools honored 21 teachers at a breakfast in the high school cafeteria. Rudolph Phillips was elected TSTA president. Superintendent Roy Johnson and School Board President John Shipp presented 25 year pins to Johnson and W. E. Jones. Three retiring teachers were recognized for long service including Audrey Froneberger with 29 years and Calvin Brannen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater
Roy Johnson
W. E. Jones
Ken Bennett
Audrey
John Shipp
Audrey Froneberger
Calvin Brannen
School Belles
Rudolph Phillips
Louise Oder
Hugh Mixon
Doris Muldrew
POW Bracelet Recipient Reunites With Hatcher Family
Ann Marlowe recalls receiving a POW bracelet inscribed with Lt. Col. David B. Hatcher. He, released in 1973, thanks her prayers and notes improved prisoner treatment since 1969. Hatcher, a Mount Airy native, flew 115 missions, was shot down in 1966, and spent seven years as a prisoner. He credits faith and community support for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Marlowe
David B. Hatcher
Willie
Alison
Elizabeth
Hatcher
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Ann
Mount Airy
N.C
North Carolina State
United States Air Force Aviation Cadet
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Willodene
Calvin Brannen Ends 45 Year Career in Education
Calvin Brannen will retire at the end of the school year due to Gladewater Public Schools age policy. Born near Arbor in Houston County, he rose from Crockett High School star athlete to a respected educator, teaching in Gladewater and shaping students in the East Texas Oil Field area for 26 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Calvin Brannen
Gladewater
Brannen
Davy Crockett National Forest
East Texas
Calvin
Houston County
Arbor
Pennington
Branwen
Crockett High School
Wild Glade weather floods Glade area details
A weekend storm drenched Gladewater and nearby areas with 6.1 inches of rain, causing minor flooding and the closure of Gay Avenue near Glade Creek. A Tuesday seven hour downpour dropped 4.1 inches, flooding stock tanks and pastures, with highways temporarily submerged. The flash flood affected Gregg Harrison Marion and Cass Counties, though waters receded to allow traffic soon after.
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Gladewater
Gay Ave
Glade Creek
Cypress Bayou
Harrison
Marion
Gregg
Cass Countis
Police banquet plans discussed by C C chamber directors
The Chamber of Commerce sponsored police and firemens' banquet was tentatively set for Friday May 11, announced at the directors meeting. Weather and flood reports dominated city news as Gladewater saw heavy rainfall and rising Sabine River levels with repairs ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
John R. Marshall
Jack Finley
Bull Wagner
Austin
Jo Wiley
Billie Coffey
Chamber
B. P. Dake
Main Street
Phillips Springs
Sabine River
Water and Sewer Dept
Roy Perryman
Gladewater
Lake Gladewater
Cleo Marlowe
U.S. Weather Bureau
Texas
Saddle Club to Host East Texas Open Horse Show
The Gladewater Saddle Club schedules the East Texas All Trophy Open Horse Show for Saturday April 28 at the rodeo arena. Halter classes start 10 am and performance at 1 pm with Saddle Club entries from Longview Whitehouse Starrville Rusk Kilgore Jacksonville Henderson Athens Quitman Tyler Canton Grand Saline Troup Chandler and Gladewater. Severe weather in nearby regions brought heavy rains gusty winds and lightning causing traffic disruption and at least one two car wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater
Rodeo Arena
Longview
Whitehouse
Starrville
Rusk
Kilgore
Jacksonville
Henderson
Athens
Quitman
Tyler
Canton
Grand Saline
Troup
Chandler
Puppies for Give Away Mothers Are German Shepherds
Several households advertise litters of German Shepherd puppies offered free to good homes. Contact numbers 45 2336 or 845 2439 after 5 pm for details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Froneberger
Gay Avenue
Charles Hopson
Martha Christian
Mildred Bowden
Ruth Baker
Rachel Roebuck
Allyene Rose
Carol Fenton
Mary Smith
Ann Davis
Eulalia Hill
Betty Smith
Lucille Daniel
Garfield Hill
TSTA
David Hatcher
Christ
Broadway School
Ken Bennnett
Jean Rowe
Carolyn Fenton
Mark Smith
Sherrell
iSee Brannen
C-C
The
Harold and Culver Streets
Saddle Club
West
Camp Fire
San Antonio
Alamo Heights
Brookshire
Ellen Bauman
Marian
Africa
Story Hour
Larry Robbins
Robbins
Sherry Daniel
E. E. Woodruff
Liberty City
R. M. Wood
Wood
Gladewater Municipal Hospital
Friendship Baptist Church
White Oak
Florida Boys
Les Beasley
White Oak High School
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Order of Eastern Star
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