Gladewater Centennial Reflections Highlight Community Spirit
The Mirror applauds Gladewater Texas for its 100th birthday celebrations and the city’s citizens, led by the Centennial Corporation, for planning and executing an ambitious centennial program. Praise goes to organizers Quentin Abernathy Mildred Barker Helen Glickman Nancy Byrd Mayer and the dedicated volunteer women who contributed to the history book and events.
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Mildred Barker
Helen Glickman
Nancy Byrd Mayer
the Mirror
Louise Oder
Larry Osborne
Lorena McChesney
Ellen Bauman
Nanty Byrd Mayer
Sue Kutch
Lorena
Dallas
Carol Channing
Local prosecutor discusses high court obscenity ruling impact
Gregg County assistant district attorney Alvin Khoury told the Notary Club the Supreme Court decision could help local communities but Texas law must be amended to conform with the ruling. He urged Rotarians to push for workable obscenity statutes and noted new issues like motel room screenings via closed circuit TV may have ties to crime.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Gregg County
Criminal District
Alvin Khoury
Longview
Notary Club
Khoury
Walter Tally
Dallas
High Court
Texas
SMU Law School
California
Circuit Television
Rotary
Gregg County Criminal District
U. S. Supreme Court
Gladewater Cable Nears Launch with Dallas Channels
A local columnist urges Gladewater residents to adopt cable TV as service nears, highlighting two available Dallas channels 11 and 13, plus EBS. The piece argues cable improves reception, offers weather, FM music, and varied programming beyond standard TV, while noting FCC rules limit network affiliates from nearby areas. The writer predicts future expansion once regulations ease.
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Gladewater
Dallas
Kansas
South Dakota
Texas
Milton Berle
Federal Communications Commission
Marcus Welby
Shreveport
FCC
Channel 11
Uncle Blech
Bill Moyers
Biblical scholar speaks to Lions Club Wednesday
Dr. Neil Lightfoot, Bible faculty at Abilene Christian College since 1958 and author of several biblical works, spoke to the Lions Club. He discussed archaeological finds in the Holy Land and Middle East, Dead Sea scrolls, and their impact on biblical history, citing Albright.
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Lions Club
Neil Lightfoot
Abilene Christian College
Holy Land
Middle East
A. B. McPherson
Lightfoot
Waco
William F. Albright
LIONS
History Served With A Certain Flair
A book edited by Frederick Woods gathers Churchill’s early war correspondence from India Sudan and the Boer War revealing a personal vivid style before his later memoirs. Churchill buffs will enjoy this fledgling view of their hero and the contrast with postwar prose.
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Winston
Churchill
Last appearance of a name in this column
A reflective column laments ongoing political inquiry and confusion after a lengthy committee hearing about a break in. The author asserts exhaustive analysis and practical recommendations while noting no clear progress or answers. No president has spoken or responded to requests.
Gladewater Centennial memories and town notes
A stream of personal reflections from a Gladewater writer recounting thank yous for Centennial events, project efforts, and community helpers. The piece moves through family, roof repairs, rodeo weeks, and newsroom pride, with social humor about national politics and beef shortages interwoven.
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