23 Jan 1975
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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1975
Page
1
Community updates include Gladewater securing Bicentennial city status aided by Nancy Byrd Mayer and state and federal officials. Other items report a birth Kara Annette, a Siamese cat missing owner contact, a joint senior centers meeting, a coach meeting for baseball, and a bond burning at Memorial Baptist Church with page 11 continuation.
Incumbent George Thomas and Johnny Dishman filed for council seats as the race grew to three candidates. Thomas, Entex manager and father of three, pledged progress and safety for Gladewater, while Dishman, Dairy Queen owner and first-time candidate, offered no comment beyond needing help in his bid.
Union Grove School board votes to hold an April 5 election for two board seats currently held by Jesse Bailey and Tommy Bynum. Polls will be at the school from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The board also approved financing for a new 72 passenger bus and finalized the building contract payment.
A memo from The American Revolution Bicentennial Administration informs Gladewater that the city will receive official Bicentennial community designation on January 23. Sen. John Tower extends congratulations to the mayor and community for their heritage efforts and accomplishments.
Senator Jack Ogg of Houston introduces a bill to prohibit smoking on planes trains elevators hospitals and museums unless a separate smoking area is provided. The measure aims to protect non-smokers rights and would impose a Class C misdemeanor with fines up to 100 dollars.
Edith Monk, a 25 year garden club member and new lifetime National Flower Show judge, explains her career path and the symposium driven requirements to reach master judge status. She notes judges are unpaid but receive travel allowances and gifts from sponsor clubs.
Representative Florence and Representative Peveto introduce a Texas House bill to cease state funding for county superintendents and boards, claiming 18 million dollars in savings 1975 80. A statewide survey shows most district officials deem county duties unnecessary and ready to transfer tasks to districts or regional centers.
Dr. James Henry Goodson born January 9 1925 at Baylor Hospital rose to president of Baylor's medical staff in December 1973 and served as clinical associate professor at UT Southwestern. He helped lead the Southwestern Gynecological Assembly in 1974 and has held multiple leadership roles in local and national obstetrics and gynecology organizations.
The Liberty-Danville Fresh Water District No. 1 was dissolved by the Liberty County board after six years of contention. The action follows approval to seek a district court judgment nullifying the district and involves oil companies agreeing to cover up to fifty thousand dollars of outstanding debts. The vote included three yeses and two abstentions. The move ends litigation tied to Case No. 1332-74B and releases Kilgore from a post formation water contract and related bond issue.
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