16 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1971
Page
1
The University of Texas at Austin ends fall with over 380 tentative candidates for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree as of December 22. No public graduation exercises will be held. William David Mullins is among the candidates, son of Mr and Mrs L D Mullins.
A Tuesday 8 p.m. tornado ripped Gladewater, causing downed power lines, shattered plate glass, uprooted trees, and damaged hangars at the airport. No injuries were reported as crews battled outages. river Sabine rose to 41.35 feet with further rises expected.
Chamber of Commerce directors received a progress report on the new building and a review of a very successful Christmas parade. Chairman Bill Wagner announced roofing supplies on hand and partial HVAC work completed. Parade chairman Leon Kapchinsky called the event likely the citys largest, citing 11 floats, several bands, marching groups, and a Dairy Queen donation. The upcoming Christmas post-drive will start after the holiday with chairs F Anes Lawrence Joe J Jones and Ollie Duecey named.
Final arrangements for Epoxy Chemical Corp new Glade Paints plant dedication are underway. U S Senator John Tower will give the principal address at 4 pm with Gregg County Judge Henry Atkinson introducing him. An open house runs from 10 am to the ceremony with plant tours and a 10 am press conference with officers and local dignitaries.
The United Fund total stands at 14871.23 with a push to reach 15200. Promises and donations are encouraged as workers are busy with holiday shopping. This week’s donations came from W. C Walker W. Upshur Beauty Shop R. A. Herbst Greater New Hope Baptist Church Gladewater Music Club Shamrock Cafe Jimmy H. Caldwell Darr Equipment Employees and Thikol Chemical Employees.
Gladewater school board discussed four vocational programs led by teachers at Monday night session. Second year offerings include building trades, office education, auto mechanics and printing. Board reviewed November tax reports and approved November expenses and a new printing department press purchase seeking state aid.
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