25 Jul 1971
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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1971
Page
1
The Sherman Democrat recalls a July 27, 1921 wedding invitation in Sherman Texas. It notes Mr John William Sherman and Miss Reba Maxine Simmons were wed at eight oclock at the Simmons residence on East Chaffin Street.
Rev Robert W Chagnon M S pastor of St Theresa s Gladewater is named pastor of Sacred Heart Parish Nacogdoches effective August 18 He succeeds Rev James A Droney M S who becomes Provincial Consultor and will live in St Louis Mo The parish founded in 1716 serves 350 families and over 1000 students at Stephen F Austin State University The new pastor is assisted by Father James Hayes and Father William Manger The parish includes Moral Chireno Center and San Augustine and the Nacogdoches church Parishioners plan a farewell burse to fund church renovations in Nacogdoches Also noted is a 1971 Golden Wedding anniversary for a Gladewater couple with family gatherings in Tyler New Iberia and Cypress Calif, with wedding excerpts.
Gladewater Pee Wee All Stars defeated Pittsburg 10 to 5 in Pittsburg to win the best of three series two games to none. Jeff McMinn earned the win. Johnson, Standberry led a 14 hit attack with three each. Ross had two, others added one each. Gladewater advances to the East Texas Boys Baseball Association West Zone Finals the first week in August against an opponent to be announced.
The Gladewater City Council unanimously approved gifting a donated building at 215 North Main to the Chamber of Commerce for offices and a civic meeting site. It also agreed to pay the county 6440 dollars for the County Barn improvements and donate 1178 feet of chain link fence for Owens precinct, creating savings and new city equipment space.
Attorney C F Wellborn of Gladewater receives sponsorship from Senator Strom Thurmond to practice before the U S Supreme Court. Born in Clarksville Arkansas, raised in Henderson Texas, he long served as Gladewater City Attorney and Gregg County official. He holds degrees from Sam Houston and Texas A M and remains active in Gladewater.
Charles J. Lanham resigns as Scout Executive of the East Texas Area Council to become Scout Executive of the Indian Nations Council serving Northeast Oklahoma with headquarters in Tulsa on August 15. W. Delbert Bright, council president, confirms. Lanham has led East Texas for five years.
A devotional note quotes Deuteronomy 30 19 RSV urging to choose life and blessing over death The prayer thanks God for human freedom and asks guidance to use it wisely for Thee others and ourselves In the spirit of Jesus Amen.
The fourth summer session offers 10 two week lessons in the Tot Pool led by JoAnn Williams. Morning and afternoon slots available with fees of 5 dollars for members and 8 dollars for nonmembers. Parent orientation Monday August 9 at 7 30 p m at the YMCA.
Dr. S. M. Thomas and Dr. T. M. Armstrong will conduct a VEE vaccine clinic Sunday July 25 starting at 2 p.m. at the Gladewater Round-Up rodeo grounds. All horse owners are urged to bring animals for vaccination. No charge.
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