Police and Fire Report Log Of Weekend Incidents
Police and fire departments responded to an oil gas leak on Hwy 80 east at 10 40 a m Thursday a short in a rent a hood damaged hood and cabinet a truck wreck on Hwy 80 east another brush fire at Godfrey and Empire a grass fire east 80 possibly caused by a passing train no injuries Fire Chief reports three juveniles arrested in a house burglary a shotgun and trumpet recovered local authorities handling the case two car crash on Hwy 80 with one minor injury a battery stolen from a truck at Gla Tex Packing and a Friday accident on Hwy 80 east involving a car and a pickup with one minor injury reported.
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Godfrey and
Empire
East 80
Cris B Morrow
Webelos Den 7 Holds Meeting At Holley Home
Webelos Den 7 met January 18 from 4 to 5 p m at W D Holley’s home. The pledge to the flag marked the start. Dues were recorded. achievements signed in the handbook. Bubba Eudy demonstrated a coping saw for Craftsman Badge work. Boys reminded to bring parents to January 25 Pack Meeting for awards.
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W. D. Holley
Holley
Bubba
Eudy
Phils and Pirates Aces Tie Seafaring Homers in 11-10 Game
Pro Files by Bob Ludyk notes a high scoring Phillies win over Pittsburgh 11-10 after each side homered in the wild contest. The piece shifts to local scouting and youth activities, recounting Forest Service notes on the “disaster tree” and Webelos craftsman badges as Mr. Holley outlines community goals for February and highlights Cherokee Trail history near White Oak Road. It mentions young scouts learning about conservation, hunting planning, and local wildlife along the trail, with a closing list of refreshments at a community gathering.
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Mr. Holley
Save
White Oak Road
Webelos
Gary Coffey
Dane Holley
William Higdon
Roddy Harris
James Wayt
Kenneth Trent
Bears Trounce Roughriders In 8-AAA Clash
Gladewater Bears, led by 18 points from George McGregor, defeated the Center Roughriders 52-45 in a district game at GHS gym. The Bears also won the junior varsity 47-39.
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Gladewater
Bears
George McGregor
Roughrider
GHS
G . McGregor
Washington G . Stevenson
L . Abernathy
H . Watson
Biggers
Sanders Johnson
Moore
Jackson
Standings Highlight Early Bird Bowling League Title Race
Apex leads the Early Bird League at 51 21 with Davidson Ford 50 22 and Gray s 49 23. High team 2307 790 belonged to Apex, while Vicki Rushing led individuals with 586 series and 236 game. Jessie Spencer 223 followed. Twilight league top teams include The Bottle Shop at 54 22 and East Texas Lumber Co 49 27. Tillie Moxom 594 series and Una Bobo 236 high game headline individual results.
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Davidson Ford
Gray’s
Acme
McKaig Chev
Daniel
Cannon
Margaret
Jane
Claiborne
Oak Manor
Campbell
Apex
Vicki Rushing
Jessie Spencer
Martha Jo Dees
Fay Roberts
Mary Hicks
Myrle Cofer
Shirley Harris
Liz Blankenship
Zella Prater
Jan Dacus
Jean Williams
Liz Berry
Bottle Shop
East Texas Lumber Co
Impalas
the Spares
Kilgore Mrs
Watson’s Package Store
Jessie’s Gals
Hughes Beauty School
Lois Ann
Lois Young
East Texas Ltr. Co
Tillie Moxom
Una Bobo
Thelma Herndon
Marie Jones
Texas highway milestones mark 1970 gains and growth
The Texas Highway Department reports 1970 expansion with 700 miles added for a total designated mileage of 69 975 and 3 179 interstate miles. open traffic 2 320 miles with 329 under construction. FM roads near 40 000 miles boosted by industrial growth and recreation. vehicle registrations reach 7 538 024 as the year closes. Also notes a basketball game where the Bears defeated the Riders 55 47 after a tight first half.
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Austin
Joyce Kilmer
Texas Highway Department
Texas
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James Brannen
Eddie Nelson
Rotary Club
Brannen
A&m Methodist Church
Nelson
Webelos den 7
Bob Ludyk
Philadelphia
Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
Roughriders
Highway Dept
Bruins
Gerald Stevenson
Harvey Washington
Larry Abernathy
Abernathy
Hughes Watson
Medicare
FORD
Chevrolet
Money ST
Joe Pitman
The
First State Bank
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