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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1973
Page
2
In a business column Earle B. Barnes of Dow Chemical urges new graduates to seek work in highly profitable sectors, noting petroleum refining paid about 4.82 dollars per hour in 1967 71 and that profitable firms offer higher wages.
A summer wrap from Gladewater highlights busy plans ahead of the Centennial celebration. Religious Heritage Day at First United Methodist features former ministers and community catch ups as Centennial Week approaches with varied events and ongoing preparations.
Fred digs up two 6 ounce Cheerwine bottles from Longview after spotting a glass shard. The firm closed in 1918. Also notes James Brannen family news and Phyllis Gorman’s assignment to Taiwan with the Air Force. Jim Brannen-Gorman ran AAU track and entered a five state regional meet at Rogers Stadium with a best of 1.57.2 in the 880. The national meet winner was to follow.
The Mirror announces Centennial events with daily pageants at 9 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. previews, a Friday snack breakfast and tennis tournament, and a Saturday time capsule burial to be opened in 2073. Fireworks close the finale at Lake Gladewater at 11:30 p.m.
Gladewater photographer Curtis Bright releases images from Centennial Activities, showcasing tug of war shots. His new North Main studio offers prints and other Centennial photos for sale.
Hot weather drives Gladeites to thirst for water as rainfall totals show July at 3.3 inches, 47.3 inches year to date. Supt Bobby Leach says the Water Treatment Plant operates around the clock in overload to meet demand. July 26 saw 1,630,600 gallons pumped in 24 hours with peak from 4 to 9 p.m. The lake level sits about two inches below spillway.
A 1967 Mirror feature noted neglect then descendants and local supporters gave the old Belgrade cemetery a new, clean look. Some graves remain legible with red sandstone and marble headstones while many unmarked sites likely exist. Nearby, a separate AP report from Yugoslavia describes a motorist dousing the Laguna Hotel lobby with a tear gas grenade after parking tensions, causing 300 guests to flee.
A satirical piece argues Americans are overwhelmed by troubles and proposes a fictional Headquarters Agency to receive analyze and expedite solutions. It mocks political rhetoric and outlines outlandish fixes from cheaper living to paper fuel and manure powered energy.
The Mirror thanks hundreds who helped produce the Centennial edition. Helen Glickman and Ames Lawrence are highlighted for leadership while Jo Wiley and Lorraine McChesney coordinate staff, volunteers, and Chamber activities.
The White Oak Needle and Thimble Club gathered at Mrs. Myrtle Woods home last Thursday. Members exchanged secret pal gifts and discussed summer experiences over coffee and cake. Also noted are visits by families from Beaver Dam Kentucky and summaries of a recent family birthday celebration. A Glasgow Scotland AP brief reports a man set fire to his father’s house claiming abuse over dominoes.
Second class postage paid at Gladewater Texas 75647. Home Delivery 1.05 monthly By Mail in Texas 1.25 monthly 5.00 six months 8.50 year Outside Texas 1.50 monthly 6.00 six months 10.00 year All mail subscriptions payable in advance Consolidated with The Gladewater Times-Tribune Nov 28 1949 and The White Oak Texas June 1 1969.
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