Mirror family grows as Wanda and Gene wed at Memorial Baptist
Wanda Poston and Gene Nash of Longview wed Nov. 7 at Memorial Baptist Church. Gene, now joining Wanda in Longview, commutes for his job while helping print the Mirror. Others include Mrs. Helen Pierce recovering after surgery at Medical Center Tyler, and Misses Maria and Linda of Houston visiting Mrs. Kersh and learning to throw papers. Kilgore College intramural results feature Mean Cheans winning and Nancy Waters on the winning team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Poston
Gene Nash
Longview
Gal
Gene
Memorial Baptist Church
Wanda
Helen Pierce
Medical Center
Tyler
Mrs. Kersh
Houston
Gladewaters
Kilgore College
Nancy Waters
Hustlers
Cindy Hart
Reverend Risinger Joins East Texas Baptist College Board
The Rev B F Risinger pastor of Gladewater First Baptist Church was elected to ETBC board of trustees for a three year term by the Baptist General Convention of Texas at the Corpus Christi annual convention. He joins 14 others on the 45 member panel with R B Smith of Hawkins re elected for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Risinger
Gladewater
First Baptist Church
East Texas Baptist College
Howard C. Bennett
ETBC
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Corpus Christi
Risinger
R. B. Smith
Hawkins Insurance
Double rites for Parsons couple in Whitehouse area
Funeral services were held for Michael Travis Parsons and Dorothy Morris Parsons, a Whitehouse pair killed in a Sunday two vehicle crash on State Highway 31. The 27 year old railroad employee and his 71 year old wife, a Henderson native, were laid to rest at West Mountain Cemetery with Rev. H L Petty and Rev. Herman Reagh officiating. They left two children, Kevin and Terri Lynn, and were survived by parents and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Stone
Michael Travis Parsons
Dorothy Morris Parsons
Parsons
Whitehouse
Gilmer
Cotton Belt Railway
Henderson
Kevin
Terri Lynn
H. L. Petty
Herman Reagh
West Mountain Cemetery
Travis Parsons
Gladewater
Rita Bogue
United Fund of Gladewater Reaches Goal With Gaps
The United Fund of Gladewater reports totals of 12200 dollars and a remaining 3299 dollars to meet the annual goal. Donors include Clifton Allen Moser Clinic Linda Price Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and many other individuals and local businesses across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund of Gladewater
Clifton Allen
Moser Clinic
Linda Price
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Sand W Repair
Color Press Inc
Kirk Abercrombie
The
Myrts
Jack & Jill
B & D Liquor
George’s Texaco
Lawrence J. Woodle
Joe Thompson
Moore Furniture Q
W. S. Honeycutt
Luke Fisher
Jobe Drug Company
Brenda Moore
Sherman C. Kennedy
E. T. Gary, Jr
Wallace Borman
J. D. Miles
Julie James
Catherine Jackson
Virgie Williams
H. D. Bogue
Loretta Ann Perryman
Clytell Richey
Yates
Arnold R. Tucker
Curtis H. Leach
B. Olds
New Mountain C.M.E. Church
Betty’s Fabric Shop
J. A. Browning
Jennieve Gage
Arlan C. Woods
American Legion
Marilyn Strong
Wasel Steelman
Leon Kapchinsky
D. W. Canfield Insurance
Riley Abercrombie
Marilina Terry
Jim’s Jewelery
Whites Auto Store
Mill’s Package Store
Curtis Bright Studio
Buckelew Exxon
Mike Mickler
Robbie Wallace
Calvin Brannen
Harry Cook
White Oak Council Votes Bank Change to City Bank
The White Oak City council in regular session voted to move the depository from East Texas Bank and Trust Company to White Oak State Bank for convenience. City engineer Perry Thompson reported progress on sewer line installation in North Park subdivision and discussed paving plans for Orchid Street. The council agreed to buy a walkie talkie for the police department and purchase street construction signs with all members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak
East Texas Bank and Trust Company
White Oak State Bank
Perry Thompson
North Park
Orchid Street
Gladewater High buffet lunch under USDA scrutiny
USDA officials from Dallas and Washington examined Gladewater High School’s buffet style lunch program in operation since April. They praised its efficiency and student appeal while noting nationwide concerns over low high school lunch participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Larry Rana
Ronny Rhodes
Jack Schneifer
Food and Nutrition
Jimmy Brown
Gladewater
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Dallas
Office of Food and Nutrition
Jack Schneider
Washington, D. C
GHS
Rhodes
Rana
Schneider
Thelma Grayson
Shot Fired At Gladewater Woman On Highway 135
A Gladewater woman reported to Gregg County Sheriff that a shot was fired at her car on Highway 135 near Fay's Goat Farm Monday night. Deputies examined the vehicle and found a bullet hole in the left front near the driver. Suspect vehicle described as two tone blue. The woman's address is JC Park Road Gladewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater
Gregg County Sheriff’s Office
Elnore Davidsons
Sheriff's Office
Fay
Wayne Gill
Bill Ledbetter
JC Park Road
Kiwanis Blood Drive Seeks Donors in Gladewater
Gladewater Kiwanis Club invites volunteers to donate for the Kiwanis blood pool drive, a community service program aiding local emergencies. Interested individuals may contact Ron Clark at 45-2235 or 845-3572 to offer a pint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club
Gladewater
Ron Clark
Camp Fire Girls announce Gladewater district board members
The Gladewater Camp Fire Girls district announces its 1974 board. Re elected chairman Buddy Perryman and new vice chair Larry Aaron lead a list including Fredalene Clark Joyce Erickson Shirley Summers Joyce Hugman Janice Walker Barbara Williams Ann Moore Faye Mackey Faye Kennedy Vivian Dillard Margaret Jenkins and John Tallent. Aaron Mackey and Williams are new to the board attended December luncheon at St Clair Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater
Camp Fire Girls, Inc
Buddy Perryman
Larry Aaron
Fredalene Clark
Joyce Erickson
Shirley Summers
Joyce Hugman
Janice Walker
Barbara Williams
Ann Moore
Faye Mackey
Faye Kennedy
Vivian Dillard
Margaret Jenkins
Glove Compartments Stir Cars From Past To Present
Shoppers in Gladewater discuss glove compartments as a relic of auto design. Tales range from 1919 Dodges with custom boxes to modern shelves used as litter bags, with varied uses and curious anecdotes from residents and police chief Cris Morrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Blalack
Longview
Dodge
Gladette Joe Jones
James Gelvin
Laverne Stevens
Gladewater
James Crump
Big Sandy
Winona Man Found Dead After Rain Accident
Nathaniel Edward Curbo Jr., 50, of Winona, was found dead early Tuesday in 12 feet of water in a creek off FM 757. Justice of the Peace labeled the death a drowning due to a car accident. The scene occurred 13 miles east of Tyler in Smith County where a DPS official said he ran off the road in the rain, struck a bridge, and fell into the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Edward Curbo, Jr
Winona
Bill Nelson
Justice of the Peace
James W. Cashion
Tyler
Smith County
Department of Public Safety
Curbo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eula Kersh
Gladette Bill Rogers
Maria and
Linda
Carole
Crusader
Santa Claus
American Legion-Auxiliary
Bud Shipp
M. D. Anderson Hospital
Fay Roberts
Joe Graham
W. E. Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Bob Wills and
the Inspirationals
Tenaha High
East Texas Baptist Board
Food Service
WO Council
U.S.D.A
Christ
Gladeite
Kiwanis
Camp Fire Board
Yvonne Pilcher
Camp Fire
Gladewater Camp
Blue Bird
Camp Natowa
East Texas
Perryman
Camp
Area Board
United Fund
By Cherie Hopkins
Mirror
Margie Goggins
E. M. Partin
Cris Morrow
Texas
Winona Man
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