Mrs Briscoe Christens Fourth USS Texas in Newport News
First Lady Janey Briscoe christened the nuclear powered guided missile cruiser USS Texas on Saturday at Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company on the James River in Virginia. The launching drew a grand champagne display as the fourth ship with the Texas name is described as destined for luck and pride afloat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janey Briscoe
Texas
Newport News
Nat Henderson
Austin American- Statesman
USS
Lone Star State
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
James River
Virginia
Mrs. Briscoe
Texas Navy christening recalls battleship's storied name
A large crowd watched the launch of the new guided missile cruiser USS Texas as dignitaries and veterans recalled the ship’s long history. Gov. Dolph Briscoe praised Texas pride and naval tradition while spectators cheered the christening after champagne shattered on the bow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coral Atoll
Texas
High Seas
San Jacinto State Monument
Dolph Briscoe
Kilgore College hires Dr Calvert for Longview educational survey
Kilgore College trustees award a feasibility study to Dr C C Calvert of Austin to assess Longview Pine Tree area needs. President R C Watson says the six week survey will decide if Kilgore College should expand offerings and facilities, possibly using Highway 259 property deeded by Mrs B A Skipper for a branch campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Calvert
Austin
Longview
Pine Tree
Kilgore College
R. C. Watson
Calvert
University of Texas
Texas
Colvert
American Association of Junior Colleges
U.S
U. of Arkansas
George Peabody College
Watson
Highway 259
B. A. Skipper
Free meals and milk program outlined for Gladewater ISD
Gladewater County Line Independent School District outlines free meals and free milk eligibility under the National School Lunch and Special Milk programs. Income scales determine eligibility with additional allowances for medical shelter and special expenses. Applications are confidential and available year round with hearings to appeal rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater County Line Independent
Superintendent of Schools
Gladewater
Texas
Office of Theuperintendent
Daleth Study Club Called Meeting Planned
The Daleth Study Club schedules a called meeting at 2 30 p m at Mrs Carson Kennedy's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daleth Study Club
Carson Kennedy
Teachers honored at Gladewater tea by chamber group
The Future Teachers of America and the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce plan a tea to honor all public school teachers of the Gladewater Independent School District. The event starts at 3:30 p.m. at the Chamber building with Roy Johnson and Hugh Bowden issuing the invitation to all school personnel and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers of America
Gladewater Chamber of Commerce
Gladewater Independent School District
Chamber of Commerce
Roy Johnson
Hugh Bowden
Gladewater Fta
FTA
Tennis Club hosts back to school pool party
The Glade Tennis and Swim Club held a Saturday night poolside back to school party for 47 teenagers and guests. Teens planned the event with Donalyn Audas and others. menu featured charcoal hamburgers, chili con queso, bean dip, and fruit baskets. A neighborhood pharmacist scene and joke follow, not part of the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade
Elvis Jowell
Bill Ussery
Jowell
Ussery
G. Robert Hugman
Donalyn Audas
Hugh Bowden
Amy Jowell
Benjamin Bright
Jim Hugman
Debra Shipp
John Ussery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Briscoe Christens
Hart Clinic Hospital
Herman Hill
Rita Lawson
Sherry Ransome
Donald Ardoin
Sandy Daniels
Narvin Jones
Kristi Stroehmer
Reginald Caldwell
Anthony Baird
Teddy Sorrells
Elaine Snyder
Charlene Smith
Jean Upchurch
Lynetta Hale
James Hale
Jason Sorrells
Mary Herring
Sarah Murray
Idell Couch
Carrie Lee
Angela Woods
Cordelia Wright
Francis Tyeskie
Arnold Burnett
Angela Wood
Mary Harper
Betty Wall
King Edward Berry
Lillian Johnson
Alice Pace
Minnie McManus
Brownie Conditt
Lillian Cooper
Mary Richardson
Lila Jimmerson
Dewey Marshall
Ernest Stevens
Keith Barlow
Henry Prader
Mary Pearson
Mildred Sharp
Jo Lange
Robert Traylor
Wilburn Kunkel
Silas Meseher
Harry Showalter
Harry Blackwell
Harvey Bass
Lamar Bowden
Warren Garner
Fannie Jones
J. Dr. Borman
Michael Swearingen
Dock Miller
Leo Bailey
Eva Capps
Darrell Summers
Bill Waters
Kent Dougan
Bernard L. Snyder
Angela Lee
Hart Hospital
Kenyon Wynchiel Smith
Tommy Lee Smith
Garth Eugene Daniels
Kimberly Lois
George IV
Old Salts
Longview Area
Southern Association of Junior Colleges
Association of Texas Colleges
University of Texas College of Education
Arkansas
Central
Conway
Ark
Ouichita Parish
Monroe
Clarksville
Lynn
Shelton
Paula
Sugar Beauty
Union Grove
Vicki Bowden
Lion Band
Dawn Campbell
Donna Cobb
Vicki
Stacy Bishop
Stotter
Thrift Pack
110 N. Main
Marylue Audas
School of Dance
West Commerce
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!