Gladewater school board elects leadership and approves budget
Virgil Wallace was elected president with Jack Earp as vice president and Garth Cockerell reelected secretary after a three hour meeting. The board discussed the 1976 77 budget totaling 2 595 301 up from 2 479 889 and approved a new tax rate of 1 54 per 100 dollars with 50 percent valuation, plus debt service. The session covered resignations, new hires, reevaluations, salaries, and a HEW racial discrimination case against the district.
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Virgil Wallace
Gladewater
Jack Earp
Garth Cockerell
Roy Johnson
Supt. Johnson
Bill Carroll
Violet Edwards
Johnson
Funeral rites pending for Fred Scarlett retired Texas Co. employee
Fred Scarlett, 76, died Friday afternoon in M. D. Anderson Hospital Houston. A long time resident of 1105 Olive he worked for Texas Company. Survivors include one son Jerry Scarlett of the city. His funeral services are pending at Malcolm Stone Funeral Home.
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Fred Scarlett
Texas Co
Malcolm Stone Funeral Home
Mr. Scarlett
M. D. Anderson Hospital
Houston
Olive
Jerry Scarlett
City
Gladewater Jaycees to publish local CB handbook request
The Gladewater Jaycees will print a local citizens band radio handbook with FCC rules and cb owner handles. People may join at the CB Headquarters of Stan's Hardware before July 22. Also noted are a dog give away and upcoming local meetings and events.
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Gladewater Jaycees
Stan’s Hardware
Rick Maxey Named Pro At Whispering Pines Club
Rick Maxey of Longview, a former NAIA All American and four time Oilmen Invitational winner, becomes resident pro at Whispering Pines Country Club. He plans youth golf classes, member tournaments, and lessons starting July 20 with low fees, while夫妻 Veronica Grigsby and son Bryan 32 reside in Longview.
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Rick Maxey
Longview
Whispering Pines Country Club
Maxey
SFA
Longview Country Club
Pinecrest Country
Pine Tree High School
Stephen F. Austin University
Lone Star
Rick
Orland
Fla
Veronica Grigsby
Bryan
Council Deadlock Over Cable Rates Sparks July 22 Meeting
City Manager Tony Williams reports an impasse between a city council sub committee and the cable television company over a proposed rate hike. The company seeks 35 percent more, raising the first outlet from $5.95 to $7.95 with similar increases for additional services. The council scheduled a new session for July 22 to hear the company again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Williams
Beer sale hours dispute flares in Gladewater police citations
The city’s 9 pm beer sale cutoff faces renewed clash as five tavern operators are cited for violating ordinance 1060. A 1974 injunction freed hours after a tavern slaying spurred a code change. The Gladewater Businessmen's Association opposes enforcement while petitions and hearings unfold.
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Tony N. Williams
Cleo Marlowe
Elizabeth Torrent
Corporation Court
Jack Finley
Finley
Carolyn Watson
Mrs. Watson
Calvin Voluntine
Crow's Nest
Good Word On The Greatest Among You
A biblical reflection on ranking among disciples. Jesus rebukes leadership by dominance and urges humility. He contrasts Gentile rulers with true service, teaching that the greatest should be like the younger and the leader as a servant.
TAAF Regional Tennis Tourney Set for Monday
James Walker, coordinator for the TAAF tennis tournament, reports about 200 entries. Thirteen towns are represented including Palestine, Nacogdoches, Tyler, Van, Hawkins, Lindale, Longview, Gilmer, Kilgore, Athens, White Oak, Marshall, and Gladewater. The event will feature first local matches of graduated play.
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James Walker
TAAF
Palestine
Nacogdoches
Tyler
Van
Hawkins
Lindale
Longview
Gilmer
Kilgore
Athens
White Oak
Marshall
Gladewater
Walker
Jarvis JCC president Dr Jones resigns effective July 10
Jarvis Hawkins Jarvis Christian College Board of Trustees announces the resignation of Dr John P Jones as president effective July 10. James O Griffin will serve as administrative coordinator during the search for a successor. Griffin is a Jarvis board member and Richardson public school administrator.
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Jones
Jarvis
Graveside rites set for Mrs. Juanita Hoot in Grice Cemetery
Graveside services for Juanita Hoot 58 longtime Gladewater resident will be at 2 p m Sunday in Grice Cemetery with the Rev J C Henderson officiating Loyd Funeral Home Gilmer has arrangements She is survived by son Charles McCellan of Longview her mother Mrs Leon McCellan Gilmer seven sisters two brothers and three grandchildren plus other relatives
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Ledbetter
Johnson
Gladewater
A. B. Rose
Sabine Middle School
Herbert Tennison
Ben Franklin
Earl Tomlin
Larry Menefee
James Ray Buie, Jr
New Diana High School
Kilgore College
East Texas State University
Glenda Ross
Robert E. Lee
Tyler
Tyler Junior College
Baylor University
Kathy Sewell
Gilmer High School
Kilgore Junior College
ETSU
Anna Helen Shivers
Longview High School
Stephen F. Austin State University
Raydell Goggans
Juanita Hoot
Grice Cemetery
J. C. Henderson
Loyd Funeral Home
Gilmer
Hoot
Upshur County
Pioneer Manor
Charles McCellan
Longview
Leon McCellan
Mae Nichols
Los Angeles
Calif
Thelma Thompson
Seadrift
Christine Stanley
Hawkins
Ouida Scartella
Wray
Colo
Virginia Shaw
Louvenia
Geneva Thompson
Ervin
J. L. McCellan
Overstreet Rites Planned Sunday in Beaumont
D. L. Overstreet of S. Tyler Road will be laid to rest Sunday afternoon in Beaumont. Mrs. Overstreet died Friday night in a Shreveport hospital after a lengthy illness. Survivors include a son.
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D. L. Overstreet
S. Tyler Road
Beaumont
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Ford
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Congress
A. Ae Y
Chamber of Commerce
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Union Grove
Roy W. Hosch
American Legion and Auxiliary
Dallas
Sam
Lee Public Library
Golf Pro
Jimmy Brown
George Abbott
Sharon Scurlock
Jim Hugman
Hugh Bowden
Edward Lawrence
Butch Clay
Glade Tennis and Swim Club
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