Fire towers then and now in East Texas forests
The article recalls early forest fire detection in East Texas with tree cab patrols in Kirbyville Conroe and Mardelle then three steel towers later replacing wooden ones. It notes the shift to planes and radios after World War II and quotes Dunmire on cost and effectiveness and a plea to prevent fires to protect Texas forests.
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Foreman
Kirbyville
Civilian Conservation Corps
Texas
Conroe
Mardelle
Dunmire
Durmir
Cee
CCC
Bill Hartman
PR Wilson
East
May Day Frolic at Gay Avenue School
May Day event at Gay Avenue School features a Spring Frolic on the parking lot led by Librarian Mildred Bowden. Every student participates with Gladys Brown's second grade class winding the May pole as parents attend and celebrate.
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Gay Avenue
Mildred Bowden
Gladys Brown
Cerman Shepherds
May Texas events and tournaments listed across multiple towns
A sequence of May events is announced including the 2nd annual Texas State Championship Bass Tournament at Jackson Hill Marina with support from Old Settlers Village of Grayson County. A May 7-8 Ennis Polka Festival features a parade and 20 bands. Fort Stockton hosts a May 13-14 Round and Square Dance Festival with workshops and advanced reservations available. Beaumont May 14-15 Kaleidoscope Creative Arts Festival runs 11 to 11 with 1 admission and 120 performers. May 21-22 Piesta Filipina at the Institute of Texan Cultures highlights Filipino traditions. May 27-29 Bluegrass Jam in Glen Rose offers multi-day admission. May 28-36 Kerrville Texas State Arts & Crafts Pair hours vary with admission. Details for brochures and contacts provided for each event.
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Fort Stockton
Circle Eight
West Texas
Truett Easons
South Pecos
Tex
Beaumont Art Museum
Ninth St
Beaumont
Gladewater Mirror Subscription Rates and ConsolidationInfo
Gladewater Mirror lists home delivery and by mail rates, monthly and yearly options. It notes consolidation with The Gladewater Times Tribune and The White Oak Texan with dates in 1969.
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Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Deantreet
Gladewater
Gregg County
Texas
Payabie
Gladewater Times Tribune
White Oak Texan
Library Services and Mail Exhibits Also Offered in Dallas
Library materials and free film services are available to those unable to visit a library. Printing and circulation of exhibits and books by mail are provided from the Dallas headquarters at 194 Commerce St. A catalog is available to those who write Monday. Lunches were served by library staff and board member Mrs B McKenne.
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Dallas
Commerce St
B McKenne
Phillips murder case update cited inquest findings
Lavern Philips, mother of Jack Phillips, was found dead after reporting for work on July 8. Justice of the Peace Boss Delay ruled death due to a blow behind the left ear with a blunt instrument. Investigations continue as Tom Welch praises Koach and Elliott for their dedication.
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Iman Lovee Phillips
Jack Phillips
Lavern Philips
Justice of the Peace Boss
Tom Welch
Koach
Elliott
Dieting Means More Than Simply Depriving Yourself
Psychologists say dieting is about re educating the ragts to prefer non fatty foods. They can unlearn childhood eating habits and adopt a balanced three meal plan with light snacks to curb between meal cravings.
Candidate statements lagging in city council race
City Secretary Rick Kuehler announced May 2 1977 as the deadline for remaining council candidate campaign finance filings from the April 2 election. State law requires three reports due 30 days before, 7 days before, and 30 days after the election. four candidates had not filed their final statement.
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Rick Kuehler
Kuehler
Medical knowledge raises ethics in fetal screening debate
Dr Kenneth Vaux of Texas Medical Center warned at a Denver conference that advances may reveal a fetus's propensity to 200 to 300 diseases. He said parents, doctors, and clergy must decide whether to bring a child into the world, noting life’s sacredness and divine protections when considering abortion versus birth.
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Institute of Religion and Human Development
Texas Medical Center
Houston
University of Colorado Medical Center
Denver
Kenneth Vaux
Vaux
Law Enforcement Acknowledges Regional Help in Investigation
The speaker thanked multiple agencies including Gladewater, Kilgore, and Longview police departments, the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers, and state and federal agencies for aiding the investigation.
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Gladewater
Kilgore
Longview PD
Department of Public Safety
Texas Rangers
Austin weekend memories and porch painting plans
A reader recalls a fast weekend in Austin with friends, praising restaurants in Austin yet criticizing Stagecoach Inn in Salado for mediocre food. The note covers art galleries, St Stephen's School, and reflections on women painters, plus home projects and spring scenery.
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Austin
Salado
Stagecoach Inn
Bloom's
Green Pastures
Westgate
Capitol
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Old Settlers Village
Grayson County
Ennis
Institute of Texan Cultures
San Antonio
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The
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Glen Rose
Texas State Arts & Crafts
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Texas Arts & Crafts Foundation
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TARS
State Capitol
Debbie Jackson
Milton Timmons
Peyton McKnight
Jimmy Mankins
Buck Florence
House of Representatives
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Darren Royal
University of Texas
Royal
Ranger Elliott
Capt
Roach
ALO
Samuel Johnson
Joe Barnett
E. Pacific Street
Gladewater Youth Baseball Association
Jo Wiley
Mary Jane
St. Stephen's School
Episcopalian Church
Limestone Hills
Michener Gallery
Grandma Moses
Europe
St. Stephen's
Shwl Sale
Evergreen Nursery Custom & Landscaping Co
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