Winners Named In Annual Home Lighting Contest
Judging for the annual Home Christmas Lighting Contest was held Friday night with 30 entries across three categories. Alton Coats home on Post St won first in decorations over $25 and SWEPCO prize funds. Eason and Callaway/ Kelley Louvier also won in other divisions. Judges praised several homes including Felix Wells and J L Martin for themes, while residents are urged to view displays citywide.
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Garden Club
Southwestern Electric Power Co
Kilgore
O. M. Millorn
Alton Coats
Post St
Swepco
Eason
Tyler Highway
Billy Callaway
N. Lee Drive
Kelley Louvier
Kay Acres
O. G. Johnston
Mustang Drive
J. L. Martin
C. Q. Abernathy
Phillips
R, B. Oder
Santa
John Warren
Gilmer Highway
Millorn
Yates
Barbara Haight
Charles McChesney
McChesney
3 WE PC
Milliorn
George Thomas Named Fireman of the Year in Gladewater
George Thomas, longtime Gladewater civic leader and former Jaycees president, received the Fireman of the Year award at the annual City Council and Fire Department banquet. The event highlighted volunteer and regular department cooperation, oath ceremonies, and awards for service across city departments.
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George Thomas
United Gas Corporation
Gladewater
Thomas Gothard
David Claybaugh
City Council
Harold Potts
The
Jaycees
Don’s
Carthage
Texas Firemen's and Fire Marshals’ Association
Mike Cannon
James Hanson
Emmanuel Turner
Jimmy Blackmon
Cannon
Leon Sharrock
Water Department
Roy Perryman
Street Department
Matt Allen
Harry Kates
Gladewater Mirror
J. B. Kennedy Sr Dies in Longview at 60
J B Kennedy Sr a longtime White Oak resident died Friday morning in a Longview hospital after a brief illness He was 60 born November 12 1908 in Naples Texas He retired from Sinclair Oil and Gas after 35 years service He was a First Baptist Church member and Gladewater Masonic Lodge 852 Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm in First Baptist Church with Rev Irby D Bates officiating Interment Lakeview Memorial Gardens Longview arranged by Malcolm Stone Funeral Home Survivors include his wife Bessie his mother Mrs Lillie Stewart three sons Randy White Oak Douglas and Joe B Jr Austin two brothers W R Kennedy Ruston La and George L Kennedy Shreveport La a sister Mrs Ann Lowe Haynesville La and two grandchildren
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Joe B. Kennedy
White Oak
Longview
First Baptist Church
Irby D. Bates
Lakeview Memorial Gardens
Malcolm Stone
Gladewater
Gladewater Student Named to Kilgore College Who's Who
Warren E. Gibbs of Gladewater was selected for Kilgore College's Who's Who for 1968. The government department chose him for scholastic achievement in his field. he plans to major in government.
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Gladewater
Kilgore College
Warren E. Gibbs
Warren Gibbs
Gibbs
Mrs. Williamson Dies in Altus After Short Illness
Mrs. Lollie Williamson of 204 Lafayette Blvd. Altus Oklahoma died Friday December 20 after a short illness. Funeral services are set for Monday December 23 at 2 p.m. in Altus. She is survived by two sisters Mrs. F L Pollard of Mexia Texas and Mrs Eva Mills Free of this city, one brother Johnnie Mills of Dallas, a daughter Mrs J K Bryant of Altus, and several nieces and nephews.
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Lollie Williamson
Lafayette Blvd
City
Altus
Oklahoma
Williamson
F. L. Pollard
Mexia
Texas
Eva Mills Free
Johnnie Mills
Dallas
J. K. Byrant
Holiday firearm and firework ban in Gladewater faces fines
Gladewater Chief Leon Sharrock warns that firing a gun or fireworks within city limits is a big violation during the holiday season. Fines could reach up to 100 dollars.
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Gladewater
Leon Sharrock
Weldon High students collect food for baskets
Weldon High School students worked with the Student Council to gather grocery items for needy families. Sponsors were Richard Goode and John Hatch, with packing helpers including Alray Barnes Carolyn Smith Margaret Hunt Patsy Bean and Tommy Smith. The Mirror notes a library Christmas tree display and local origami artist Beverly Brenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon High School
Richard Goode
John Hatch
Alray Barnes
Carolyn Smith
Margaret Hunt
Patsy Bean
Tommy Smith
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John Yates
J. D. Wright
Melba Gilley
J. L. Reeves
Mirror
Mike Stegall
Jason Heath
Randy Reynolds
Linda Hyden
James Rose
Buck Thompson
Flowers
Rose
Frank Walker
Claybaugh
Quentin Abernathy
America
James
Hanson
J. B. Kennedy, Sr
God
Gladeite
LION
A. B.nelson
Lions Club
Joe McElroy
Nelson
Gladewater Public Library
J.O. Williams
Sherrill Kates
Gissy
North Pole
Gay Ave
Jack
Gay
Matt
the Mirror
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