Family Reunion Day Urged to Reinforce Strong Homes
The Gladewater Mirror editorial promotes Family Reunion Day eight years after the Johnson proclamation. Kiwanis International and Freedoms Foundation sponsor the observance, urging families to gather for meals, worship, and contact with relatives to renew ties and reinforce moral values as a pillar of society. August 10 is designated as Family Reunion Day.
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Johnson
Kiwanis International and Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
Kiwanis International and
Freedoms Foundation
Reed Harris
America
Harris
Family Reunion Day celebrates the family cornerstone
FRD marks the eighth annual Family Reunion Day on Sunday August 10 with picnics outings and patriotic events. The observance emphasizes the family as the keystone of strength and morality, supported by veterans, fraternal groups, youth and religious organizations. President Johnson proclaimed the day in 1968.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Gilmer Man Receives Life Sentence For Murder
Gilmer resident Lewis Grant, 37, was sentenced to life imprisonment after a district court jury found him guilty of the May 3 1974 murder of 67 year old Eugene Bolton. Norris Trevino testified Grant smothered Bolton with a pillowcase and a bed slat amid a cash theft tied to Bolton’s government check.
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Gilmer
Lewis Grant
Eugene Bolton
Virgil E. Mulanax
Welby K. Parish
Parish
Bolton
Upshur County
Grant
Trevino
Gilmer man sentenced in kidnapping case
Jimmy Ray Brock, 28, of Longview, was convicted of aggravated kidnapping for abducting an 18 year old near SH 154 May 12. He received a 12 year prison term after a 5 hour and 30 minute trial in 115th District Court. Witness Julie Hall testified Brock claimed narcotics agent status and forced her to strip before a drive to a dirt road.
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Gilmer
Jimmy Ray Brock
Longview
Virgil E. Mulanax
Brock
Julie Hall
SH 154
Jerry Dye
R. L. Whitehead
Welby K. Parrish
J. Michael Smith
East Texas Industrial Tour Plans to Visit West Coast
Longview ETCC president Eppright and Texas leaders announce the 14th Industrial Tour visiting Los Angeles Long Beach and San Francisco with about 500 attendees. Details include a 600 dollar package, hotel stays at the Biltmore and Hyatt Regency, Queen Mary voyage, and early reservations urged.
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Longview
James D. Eppright
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas Power and Light
Dallas
Los Angeles
Long Beach
San Francisco
California
Dolph Briscoe
Truett Smith
Texas Industrial Commission
First State Bank
Wylie
East Texas
Eppright
East Texans
Robert B. Seal
C.S.D
East Texas Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Committee
Republic National Bank of Dallas
ETCC
Seal
Biltmore
Hyatt Regency
Dallas- Fort Worth
Texas
Alf Jernigan
Letter urges action on lake littering and enforcement
Stephanie Garman Ritchie of Celina calls Gladewater officials to enforce littering rules at the lake. She describes trash and pollution at the swimming area, urges daily checks and a lake warden, and thanks neighbors who helped clean up.
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Mirror
Gladewater
Oher
Stephanie Garman Ritchie
Celina
Texas
Ford attendance at European Security Conference sparks criticism
As the European Security Conference opened, critics accused President Ford of selling out amid vocal protests and calls for accountability, signaling heightened tensions over U.S. diplomacy.
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Ford
Busy life echoes through a compact family journal
A narrated week blends chores and plans from yard work to laundry and house upkeep. The writer notes water conservation, upcoming community projects, littering dangers seen in New Orleans, and a senior high school milestone while recalling family memories and grandparent pride.
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New Orleans
Chamber of Commerce- Bicentennial Commission
Family Ed. hosts free childbirth film in Longview auditorium
The Family Education Association screens the award winning documentary The Story of Eric at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Longview National Bank Auditorium. The event features a post film panel of fathers and discusses cooperative childbirth with medical teams and doctors.
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Longview
Longview National Bank
Family Education Association
Eric
Good Word Prayer Reflection on the Door to Life Abundant
A devotional exists around John 10 9 which proclaims Jesus as the door to salvation and pasture. The prayer thanks God for the invitation to enter into life abundant and asks for guidance to follow Christ’s open door.
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Christ
Kilgore College Opens Freshman Advisement Days
Freshman advisement runs through August 15 at Kilgore College. Incoming students may plan courses with counselors to speed fall registration on August 25 and 26. Appointments are advised by calling 984-8531 ext 240, with alphabetical registration by last name and time slots listed.
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Kilgore College
Gladewater Newspaper Rates and Consolidation Notice
The Gladewater frror announces publication on Thursdays and Sundays by The Gladewater Publishing Company at Glade Avenue and Dean Street in Gladewater Texas. Subscriptions vary by delivery area with rates listed and payment in advance. The paper consolidated with The Gladewater Times Tribune on November 28 1949 and with The White Oak Texan on June 1 1969.
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Frror
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gladewater
Gregg County
Texas
Gladewater Times-Tribune
White Oak Texan
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