Gladewater Centennial Week Schedule Announced
After an executive committee meeting the Gladewater Centennial Corporation outlined a week of events from July 28 to August 4. Highlights include coronation ceremonies, a parade, religious observances, youth activities, contests, tours, and the closing 200 Year Capsule burial with a fireworks finale at Lake Gladewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater Centennial Corporation Board of Directors
Gladewater
Centennial Hospitality Center
Chamber of Commerce
Tom Haggai
Centennial
First Baptist Church
Glen Kent
Kilgore Highway
Pioneer
Jaycee Park
Rodeo Grounds
Municipal Building Lawn
Pacific Street
Honey Toys, Inc
Honey Toys
Gilmer Highway
Gene McKinley
Holiday Plates, Inc
Holiday Plates
East Glade
Shipp’s Marine Service
Highway 80
Spencer Harris Machinery and Tool Company
Spencer Harris
Highway 80 East
Old Gregg County Park
James Walker
Lee Library
Centennial Headquarters
Lake Gladewater
Centennial Coronation Ball Held At Gladewater High
The Gladewater Centennial Coronation Ball takes place Saturday July 28 from 8 p.m. to midnight on the high school patio. Admission is 2.50 for a single or 5 for a couple with crowning at 10 p.m. Concert by Ambassador College band and Rambling Rose Square Dance Club present special entertainment. Tickets sold at Centennial Headquarters or through Coronation Ball committee members. Benjamin Franklin quote closes the notice.
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Gladewater
Ambassador College Dance Band
Rose Square
Tyler
Centennial
Mesdames Pam Derouen
Alton Coats
Jess Turner
A.B. Nelson
Jack Phillips
R.B. Oder
M. V. Jackson
Busy Belles member absent. other community notices posted
The Eye Opener column lists Mrs. Iona Banning hospitalized as Busy Belles senior, a summer reading program reminder for 12 books and certificates, Clarabelle the Clown at Gladewater Library, and several open houses. Anniversaries for E M Gilberts and Dean Holloway noted, plus Ovid Phillips recovering after surgery. Call for animal giveaways and a Southland Life representative honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belles Centennial Group
Iona Banning
Ellen Bauman
Clarabelle the Clown
Gladewater Public Library
Clarabelle
Grid physicals schedule set for 1973 GHS football season
Athletic Director Bill Waters announced the 1973 grid football physical schedule with dates at Bear Field House. Coaches for 9th and 8th grades, and the July coaches clinic in Dallas, are listed along with specific times for each grade's examinations.
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GHS
Bill Waters
Bear
School Park
Jack Murphy
Walter Derrick
Bobby Bernard
Mike Venables
Terry Hopkins
Garland
Butch) Clay
Richard Fenton
Oliver Sorrells
Waters
Dallas
Field House
Moser Clinic
Prayer for Guidance in Times of Turmoil and Peace
A devotional prayer asks for strength to endure daily strain and for the peace that comes to those who trust in the Lord. It seeks calm assurance and divine help in facing pressures and challenges.
DeBerry Honored With Longview Day Celebration
Longview hosts B L DeBerry Day at Contessa Inn with a breakfast and luncheon honoring the Texas Highway Department official. County Judge Henry Atkinson issues a proclamation and Highway Commission members Dewitt C Greer attends. Simons and Reagan Houston were absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contessa Inn
Longview Chamber of Commerce
DeBerry
Henry Atkinson
Commissioners’ Court
Highway Commission
Dewitt C. Greer
Charles E. Simons
Reagan Houston
Bogota
THD
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
U. S. Navy
Department
Texas
Jere Ruff
Longview
B. L. DeBerry
Gregg County
First State Bank boosts savings and CD interest rates
Quentin Abernathy, president, announced rate changes effective immediately for new deposits. Passbook savings rise to 5 percent annually with quarterly payments. CDs tiers range from 5 to 7 percent depending on term and amount, with older deposits kept at prior rates until maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
Quentin Abernathy
Abernathy
Jerry Mauldin Leads Centennial Queen Contest Standings
Standings released Friday afternoon at 4 show Jerry Mauldin leading the Centennial Queen contest. Contenders include Betty Allen Marcia Henderson Velma Salmons Joyce Whittle Carol Ann Thomas Sallie Kizer Betty Edwards Hazel Green and Betty Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Mauldin
Betty Allen
Marcia Henderson
Velma Salmons
Joyce Whittle
Carol Ann Thomas
Sallie Kizer
Betty Edwards
Hazel Green
Betty Cook
Centennial Edition ad drive ends with Monday deadline
Last call for Centennial ads. next Thursday's Mirror marks the Centennial Edition. Please share old photos and historical information. Advertising staff are contacting merchants for ad space. if not contacted, inform us. Deadline for all copy is Monday at 5 p.m.
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Mirror
Goode Named Broadway Principal in Gladewater Board Vote
Richard Goode, longtime Gladewater counselor, was named principal of Broadway School replacing retired Calvin Brannen. Effective Aug 1 Goode will join an staff reduction plan and a new Middle School counselor will be added from current faculty. Goode holds degrees from North Texas State University and Stephen F Austin University and has 20 years teaching experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater
Richard Goode
Broadway School
Calvin Brannen
Broadway
Goode
Roy Johnson
Bridgeport High School
Decatur Baptist College
North Texas State University
Stephen F. Austin University
Orange High School
Gregg County Marks Centennial Birthday Celebration in Longview
Gregg County and Gladewater celebrated 100 years with a Saturday courthouse lawn event in Longview. Memorials honored Gladewater’s Centennial Belles while dignitaries from Gregg County and Gladewater attended. Sidney Lathan, former Texas Secretary of State and Hunt Oil Co. executive, spoke as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg County
Gladewater
Longview
Gregg
Sidney Lathan
Sandyland Farm
Douglassville
Latham
Texas
Gov
Coke Stevenson
Hunt Oil Co
Dallas
Gregg County 100th Anniversary Message to Gregg County
A 1973 proclamation celebrates Gregg County Texas hundredth anniversary. The speaker praises settlers spirit enthusiasm determination and cooperation shaping a rich heritage and national growth. Best wishes to Gregg County residents as they pursue new goals with vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg County
Texas
United States
America
Need for Doctors Discussed at Gladewater Hospital Board
Gladewater Municipal Hospital board met to push for bringing additional doctors with support from the medical staff the Chamber of Commerce and citizens. They eyed a new intensive care unit and planned nursery remodeling. An architect will draft plans while personnel training starts after Sept 1. A city council letter announced James Gelvin’s resignation and a prospective new board member will be submitted for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater Municipal Hospital
James Gelvin
Ernest
Doctors
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Benjamin Franklin
E. M
Bitsy) Gilberts
Cedar Hill Farm
Old Tyler Hwy
Barber Road
Ovid Phillips
City Hospital
Dean Holloway
Pritchett
Buzz Long
Southland Life Insurance Company
Texas Highway Department
Longview Chamber Streets & Roads Committee
Jack Strong
W. W. Potter
District 10
Bank
Goode, Pg
Dan Morgan
Kilgore
Carl Estes
L. L. Drinkhall
Cumberland
Presbyterian Church of
Pine Tree
S. M. Thomas
Center
Carson Kennedy
Gordon Mayer
H. I. McAfee
Washington
The
White House
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