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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1977
Page
7
The article advises quiet engine warm ups for cold days and no warm up on warm days. It notes rough idling can stem from poor driving or gum and dirt in the carburetor throat. It suggests spraying to clean outside and inside of the carburetor and emphasizes fuel economy and smoother operation. It also mentions Millard Fillmore as the 13th U.S. president.
Wichita Falls area service report notes Sergeant Thomas A. Farmer son of Betty Liedtke Gladewater has completed the Air Training Command NCO Leadership School at Sheppard AFB Texas. He serves as a medical service specialist and is a 1973 Gladewater High School graduate. His wife Aynetta is the daughter of J C Hollowell Longview.
Three Upshur County 4H members competed at District V 4-H Dress Revue in Linden on August 12. Karen Knight of Union Ridge 4-H Club advances to the state contest as a district representative. Anne Maple and Emily Maple of Mountaineers 4-H Club earned blue ribbons in Junior and Beginner divisions.
The Sabine Independent School District reduces the 1977 78 calendar to 175 instructional days from 180 by state mandate. Superintendent Roy C. Cooley announces the change and outlines staff in service and student start dates. Staff report Aug 22, in service Aug 23 24, students Aug 25. Registration for elementary to grade 5 occurs Aug 23 24 with alphabetic times and required immunization records. New students need birth certificates and records. grade 6 8 registration runs weekdays Aug 24 and later.
Former Gladewater native Mrs. Earle Armstrong McCreight dies Friday in Good Shepherd Hospital Longview She moved to Longview in 1905 and was wife of late G A McCreight a former Longview mayor Funeral services set for Monday at 10 a m at Rader Funeral Home Chapel Survivors include step daughter Mrs Lenor Oden Wichita Falls niece Joanne Armstrong Dallas nephews Dr Tom Armstrong Gladewater and John C Roberts Longview
Police arrested Jessie Meredith on a traffic warrant and released him after posting a cash bond. A resident reported a man entering her back door. a shot gun confrontation prompted a search with no suspect found. Prover patrols followed prowler reports at Cave Inn and others with no further leads. An oil spill on North Main prompted street cleanup and traffic control near Gay Ave. The Hancock Hospital property on Hwy 80 requested extra patrol as conversion to apartments continues amid theft of furniture and carpet.
First Christian Church invites visitors to a Sunday garage sale of items cast from storage and use. Rev. Rudolph will preach on choosing faith over anxiety with the theme What Can We Throw Out. Kathy Hill serves as organist as attendees are urged to bring a friend.
Visiting groups and family members filled Oak Manor as Mrs. Mellie Davis and family called on her son T. A. Davis and Mrs. Davis, while Ola McKnight hosted her daughter and husband, and others visited from Longview Austin and Beaumont. C.B. Warren and East Texas Bible College visitors delivered a Pentecostal message, with residents joining in singing. Residents thanked visiting churches, noted new activity director progress, and appealed for seeds and nylon hose.
City Hospital records show several admissions including John Sanford Grover Johnson Manuel Brooks Vera Bowlin Thursa Johnson Ollie Owens Irmine Kay Pauline Elder Oscar Brown Betty Skinner Myrtle Lockett Naomi Brown and dismissals of Anthony Larrison Murphy Herring Erik Kjorscik Blanche Holiday Rollie Redding Cecil McKay Edna McWaters Cora Webb Ada Childs Frances English David Elliott Lula Harley Sue Ann Pitman Wallace Cabell Mary Fenlow.
A physician endorsed ointment and suppositories promise rapid relief from hemorrhoidal pain and itching. The exclusive formula reportedly reduces inflammation and swelling in many cases, positioning the product as a leading American remedy.
Former guitarist Craig Peralli will appear in concert on Wednesday August 24 at 7 pm at Central Assembly of God on North Main just past Gay Avenue. He will minister in music and share how his life changed, inviting people from all denominations.
The First Presbyterian Church holds Sunday worship at 9 45 a m led by Rev Tom Sisk with Mrs Sisk as organist. Coffee and conversation follow in fellowship hall. Church school begins at 11 am with classes for all ages.
Upshur County Disabled American Veterans Chapter 204 and Auxiliary meet Tuesday August 23 at 7 p.m. in the Pine Acres Community Building Gilmer. A salad and sandwich supper precedes a business meeting. Members and potential members are invited.
The Signs of the Times Choir from the Methodist Mission Home San Antonio will sing at First Methodist on Sunday morning with Rev J William Matthews delivering the message. Rev Francis Cady introduces the group Jerry Kates directs singing Mrs C W Dawson at the piano and Rev Cady will preach in the pulpit Mrs V E Tims plays the organ. Nursery care available during worship MYF meets 6 15 and goes to Greggton Methodist for a program Miss Susan Pool is Youth Director Promotion Day the next Sunday is noted with old sailing ships reference.
The Rev. Michael L. Falls of Nacogdoches will be in Gladewater Sunday to lead a 11 30 a m Holy Communion at St Mark's Episcopal Church. A 1970 graduate of the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest in Austin he serves as chaplain for the Canterbury Association at Stephen F Austin State University. He previously was an assistant at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in Houston from 1970 to 1975. He is married with three children.
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