Walker rites held Friday for Mrs Mary B Walker
Funeral service for Mrs. Mary B Walker was held Friday at 2 p.m. in Malcolm Stone Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dean Simmons officiating. Burial followed in Rock Springs Cemetery. She died at 83 after a long illness in Oak Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Corsicana and had lived in Gladewater since 1949. Survivors include six sons and four daughters, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Mary B. Walker
Malcolm Stone
Dean Simmons
Rock Springs
Walker
Oak Manor
Corsicana
Gladewater
W. P. Walker
Franklin Walker
W. C
Bill Walker
City
Jake Walker
Burks rites held Friday
Funeral services for James Calvin Burks 84 of Union Grove were conducted Friday at the First Baptist Church with Rev B F Risinger Jr officiating. Burial followed at Kilgore City Cemetery. He died Thursday morning after a brief illness. He was a Texaco retiree of 30 years and a church member. Survivors include widow Mary two sons Clayton C Burks and Elbert D Burks three brothers Ernest Louie Burks and Delbert Burks and three sisters Elnora Jackson Victoria Wright and Arizona Baker.
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James Calvin Burks
Union Grove
First Baptist Church
B. F. Risinger
Kilgore City
Stone Funeral Home
Burks
Arkansas
Texaco, Co
Mary
Clayton C. Burks
City
Elbert D. Burks
Carthage
Ernest Burks
Louie Burks
Malvern
Ark
Delbert Burks
Calamesa
Calif
Elnora Jackson
Victoria Wright
Arizona Baker
Funeral services set for Mrs Jewel Chism 74
Mrs Jewel Chism 74 of Gladewater and Brownwood era to be laid to rest with Davis-Morris Funeral Home in Brownwood following a lengthy illness. She was a Zephyr native and Brownwood resident for many years, a housewife and Baptist church member. Survivors include husband Arthur Chism two daughters Faye Turner and Mattie Wardlow four sons R H Chism Billy Chism Odell and Don Chism five brothers and 14 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Chism
Davis-Morris Funeral Home
Brownwood
Chism
Gladewater
Zephyr
The
Baptist Church
Arthur Chism
Faye Turner
City
Mattie Wardlow
San Angelo
R. H. Chism
Grandview
Billy Chism
Odell
Don Chism
Dallas
Suit Filed Over Taxing of Intangibles in Gladewater ISD
Rural landowners in Gladewater Independent School District sue in U S Eastern District Court Tyler seeking declaration that Texas Education Code taxation section is unconstitutional The suit targets the district tax assessor-collector Bill Carroll and Texas Education Commissioner Dr M L Brockette It argues vast intangible property such as cash stocks bonds life insurance and mortgages were omitted from tax rolls and calls for equal and uniform taxation with tangible property The case follows a 25 year first revaluation that raised valuations and a new tax rate of 137 based on 50 percent of valuation The group Citizens for Fair Taxes alleges the GOER valued tangible property at 315 million and intangible value at 300 million before adjustments They contend the revaluation and tax structure violate the constitution and burden rural landowners
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater Independent School District
Pritchard
Abbott
Citizens For Fair Taxes
U.S. Eastern District Court
Tyler
Bill
Gladewater
Roy Johnson
San Augustine
Leander
Texas
Tax Equalization Board
Pritchard and Abbott
Gladewater County Line Independent
Taid
Agriculture Department
Governor's Office of Education Resources
Goer
Carroll
Austin
5000th telephone installed marks Gladewater growth milestone
General Telephone installed the 5000th home telephone in Gladewater this month, at S/Sgt. and Mrs. Henry Brawley’s residence. Attendees included Woody Frazier and Mike Stokes, who presented an engraved pen set and long distance call. The Brawleys moved from Wichita Falls.
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Gladewater
General Telephone
Henry Brawley
Germany
Brawley
Wichita Falls
Texas
Longview
Brawleys
Phillips Drive
Woody Frazier
Mike Stokes
Brawley's
General Telephone Company
Frazier
Brooks family fire benefit dance announced by GHS Band Boosters
GHS Band Boosters announce a New Year’s Eve fundraiser at the American Legion Hut to aid the Brooks family who lost their home. A First State Bank fund is set up for donations. Mrs Brooks reports no insurance. The event is Saturday December 31 at 8 p.m. Santa and Christmas cheer accompany community notices.
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GHS
Brooks
Tonya
Sherri
American Legion Hut
First State Bank
Gladewater Finances Improve Under Williams Report
City Manager Tony N. Williams portrays a healthy 1977-78 financial picture with planned surplus carry over and debt retirement. Revenue bonds for sewer remain paid from user charges, while grants funded airport work street paving park expansion and new equipment. The report highlights rising sales tax and building activity along with improved services across police water garbage fire and ambulance operations.
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Federal Health Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jean Brooks
Hendricks
Hendricks Street
Mirrer
Fraizer
First Presbyterian Church
Angel E. D
Curly” Dillard
Santa Claus
Union Grove Gym
Bob Ullrich
Pauline
Sue Ann
Credit Bureau
Tony N. Williams
Williams
Weldon
Red Rock
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Lake Gladewater
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