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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1969
Page
3
Upshur County Heart Patient Club and volunteers plan a 1969 fund drive to aid local residents. Last year 100 families were assisted. $1 928.36 was raised for equipment and expenses including 18 wheelchairs and 39 beds with rails. Ramah Hudson serves as club president.
A series of school and church activities are listed including Band Parents Chili Supper February 6 in the High School Cafe and a Stage Band concert at 8:00 p.m. in the High School auditorium with no charge. Also noted are club meetings at private homes and church programs through February 17 with speakers, study sessions, and music programs.
Local Powell family Mr and Mrs Robert Powell Laurie and Lane are visiting East Texas relatives before moving to Kuwait. They previously lived in South America and stay with Mrs Powell’s mother Mrs Frank Bal Mat. Miss Marsha Bortzfield is reported sick Shirley Graham Jay s Bargain Store manager broke a rib in a Tuesday fall but returned to work Wednesday Gerald Hudson and family from Broken Arrow Oklahoma visited Galveston then stopped in Galveston weather slowed their trip
Miss Pamela Watson celebrated her 13th birthday with a surprise party at her home 607 W Quitman. Her brother Marvin L Watson and wife with her mother Nannie Watson hosted. Guests included Linda Cuthbertson Patti Ford Debra Ganong Terri Dunn and others along with special cake decorations and a Flintstones themed table setting.
Mr and Mrs Leon Watson Sr and family were honored at a Friendship community housewarming. Guests signed a register, viewed gifts in the master bedroom, and enjoyed fruit punch and cookies. Dozens of attendees arrived with friends and relatives for the event.
Miss Vicki Daniel bride elect of David Breed was honored at a surprise party at the Marshall Bortzfields home on Hickory Street. The couple plans to wed Saturday at 7 30 p m in the First Baptist Church sanctuary.
UF officials expressed gratitude to all contributors to the 1968 United Fund Drive though the goal was not met. They thanked division chairmen and workers and urged further donations through Mrs. Hecker Mr. Moore or Mrs. Formby as the drive continues to aid those in need.
The Dallas Flower and Garden Show runs April 2 through 20 at the World Exhibits Building in Dallas. The 1969 display theme Splendor of the Americas will feature elaborate model gardens from Aztec to Hawaiian styles with a wide range of azaleas and zinnias.
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