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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1970
Page
1
Memorial gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Williams fund a copy of The Prime Time about Murrow’s era at Gladwater Public Library. Also presented are books in memory of Yonse Boles and O W Odom by the Schnopskie family.
Gladewater teenagers pledge a May Clean-Up Day to pick litter, supervise crews, and haul trash, aiming for a complete city-wide success funded by the effort. Chamber leaders, city officials, and high school petitions back the effort as locals praise youth initiative and civic responsibility.
Charles Chester Silvertooth son of USAF veterans from White Oak is accepted to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Born 1952 in Frankfurt he is a White Oak High School senior with multiple All East Texas honors and school leadership roles and will report to the academy on June 29.
Gladewater High School will send five athletes to the state UIL meet. The 440 relay team won regional in Denton with 43.4. Team members are Calvin Frierson Gregory Perry James Scott and Russell Abercrombie. James Scott finished second in the 100 yard dash in 10.1 seconds. Gladewater scored 38 points regionally. Eddie Kendall placed third in shot put with 51 feet 6 inches, and James Cowan was fourth in discus at 142 feet.
Fourth grade coordinators outline activities for a May Day festival with student performances, crafts, and a community turnout planned for the upcoming event. Details appear on page 13.
Milton Rash 65 longtime Upshur County resident and businessman died Sunday at Maury Hospital Columbia Tennessee after a months long illness. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. East Mountain Baptist Church with Rev Aubrey Pate officiating. Burial East Mountain Cemetery. Survived by wife Gladys Velma a daughter Mary Nell Holt a son Charles brother Junious Rash three sisters and three grandchildren.
Chester B. Oliver, 30, a lounge musician, was arrested in Gladewater after officers found marijuana and pills in his vehicle on Dean Street. He faced a marijuana felony and weapon charges with bonds set at 2500 and 500 respectively. Oliver posted bond and was released. Oliver claimed he was escorting a threatened lounge employee. Charges later filed in the Gregg County District Attorney's office.
Gladewater Chamber of Commerce announces a new Women’s Division under First Vice President Royce Ford. Rose Wells named chairwoman with aim to boost female participation. Separate Medical Division created after request from local doctors. Also reports on Library Emphasis Month and upcoming civic events and tourism plans for East Texas.
Mrs. Frank Bauman, Gladewater librarian, spoke to the Chamber of Commerce about public libraries. She praised local support, noted libraries’ public relations shift, and cited quotes from The Old Librarian Almanac about gatekeeping and ages. She sees learning as the library’s asset and described staff as an information booth.
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