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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1974
Page
2
A reminiscence recalls a teen daughter stealing the car and wearing shorts in sizzling heat. The narrator contrasts icy winter baths and a cold bedroom episode in a small town, noting her mother’s patience and her own youthful resistance to practical health advice.
Bro Robbie Fleet of Tyler filled the pulpit as Brother Turner remains in Medical Center Hospital after a fall. Dean Holloway at Gladewater Municipal Hospital with a lung infection improves slowly. Mrs Madge Holloway and her heart trouble require ongoing care. Calvert Willis in Gladewater hospital expects to come home soon. Perry Cowan and son from White Oak visited church. Jess Holloway of Shreveport visited the Holloways. A January 8 shower for the Charlie Green family (nee Pat Spencer) occurred at the Tommy Smiths in Delta Acres Gilmer. The Mickey Spencers of Dallas visited the Cloe Spencers.
Publication details for Gladewater area papers with delivery and mail rates in Texas and out of state. Lists monthly and annual prices, prepaid requirement, and consolidation dates with other local papers.
The Gladewater Chamber of Commerce asks Texas delegates to the 1974 Constitutional Convention to submit to voters the question of preserving the right to work. It warns against Agency Shop laws and emphasizes that joining or funding unions should not be compelled by law or contract. The resolution was adopted January 8, 1974, and sent to Governor Briscoe and legislators.
In Reinbeck the Courier argues for a new set of regulations to oversee regulators and checkers. The Southwest News-Herald in Chicago counters that statistics can be manipulated, citing life expectancy versus vehicle safety as an example.
Funeral services for Blae Obie Cooper 68 brother of Mrs. A Wilkins were conducted Sunday at a Gilmer funeral home with Rev AD Skaggs leading. Burial followed at Mattox Cemetery in Upshur County. Cooper of Diana died Friday in a Gilmore hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born Nov 9 1910 in Upshur County, worked as a mechanic, and was a Baptist church member. He survived by his wife Della, a daughter Mrs Hubert Parr of Diana, two brothers Delmer and Shelby of Vier, a stepbrother Andrew Womble of Dallas, four sisters Mrs Willis Cagle Mrs JK Stewart Mrs Bobby Chestnut of Tyler and Mrs Odessa Bateman of New London, and one grandchild.
Funeral services for Miss Ester Lee King were held Wednesday at 2 p m at Greater Union Temple CME Church in Gladewater with Rev Jimmie J. Jackson officiating. Burial followed at Mt Zion Cemetery in Smith County. Survived by parents Johnnnie King Sr and Annie Laura Jones. sister Delle Ann King. brothers William, John D. King, and J C. Jones. many relatives and friends.
The Texas Education Agency plans a 96000 grant program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to boost planning budgeting and evaluation in Texas public schools. If approved by the US Office of Education the agency will invite districts to apply for individual grants in spring with a draft application available January 14 18 for public review in Austin.
In a note to Making Waves readers Jimmy Brown states doctors found excessive blood in his alcohol stream and vows to write a Sunday column following his GI series. He is currently incarcerated.
The Era to 2,000 A.D. urges reducing energy use through smarter appliance choices and insulation. Replacing pilot lights with electric starters cuts gas draw. increasing insulation lowers electric needs. seal and weather strip doors and windows. insulate walls and attic. maintain furnaces and change filters. lower thermostat settings to save fuel. In moderate winters 48 inch wall insulation may suffice. in harsh climates ceiling and wall insulation plus double pane glass help.
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