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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1974
Page
1
A reflection by Jerry Kates on 1943 as a crisis year in World War II. The piece recalls America’s wartime challenges in the Pacific and the somber mood of the era as the year ends.
The article recalls a cold snap in East Texas with lows in the teens and light icing. It mentions rationing under the OPA, scarce goods, and daily hardships for families, then reflects on memories of 1944 and a view that 1973 may be someone’s good old days someday.
A devotional note cites Luke 4 18 about the spirit anointing to preach and heal. A prayer asks for divine light and love to reveal that God’s spirit lives in the believer. The text emphasizes mission and personal faith rather than events or external actions.
Burglars broke into Holcombe's Man Shop and Betty's Blossom Shoppe early New Year’s Day, stealing about 2000 dollars in men’s clothing, shoes, and accessories plus cash. Police found a tire tool and large screwdriver at the scene and pursue several leads as the investigation continues.
White Oak reports the sale and removal of the school teacherage and the superintendent’s home due to the proposed four-laning of White Oak Road. The school board plans to bid on the structures, which were built in the early 1940s to house unmarried teachers. The project, supported by the Texas Highway Department, will widen the road from U S Highway 0 to Tuttle Road, costing the city up to 200000 and the state 1.5 million, with parking on the lots to be removed.
In Tyler, more than 30 vehicles were damaged in a spree described as vicious vandalism. Five youths were taken into custody near Shennandoah and Williamsburg, with adults jailed and juveniles released to guardians pending further investigation. Estimated damage exceeds $3,000.
Mr and Mrs Parks died after their car and a westbound sedan collided six miles east of Tyler about 4 20 pm They were visiting family in Athens for Christmas and are survived by three daughters and several grandchildren Graveside services were held in Canton with Eubanks Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A dedication for the Herman Williams vocational agriculture building at Gladewater High School drew a large crowd. A bronze plaque was unveiled by Superintendent Roy Johnson, with remarks from J L Moses, Huntsville, and tributes from friends including Dr M Thomas and Mack Wiley. Williams taught from 1941 to 1971, leaving a lasting impact on family, school, church and community.
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