Japanese executives explore Spencer Heads licensed repair process
Two Japanese industrialists Masaru Kikuchi of Wakho Engineering Ltd and Charles P Yage met Spencer Heads executives at the 600 block of Tyler Road to study the firm’s diesel head repair method and discuss licensing for Kobe facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Heads, Inc
Kobe
Japan
Masaru Kikuchi
Wakho Engineering Ltd
Charles P Yage
Boyd Spencer
Spencer Heads
Jack Daniel
Tyler Road
Sweden
Germany
Spencer
Wakho
Kikuchi
Yuge
Gladewater
Spencer and
Daniel
Masato Kikuchi
Charles P. Yuge Friday
Gladewateri
Boyd Spencer Kikuchi
Round-Up Rodeo aims for bicentennial peak in Gladewater
The 39th Round-Up Rodeo opens Wednesday with forecasts of strong turnout and a $6,900 added purse in five events. PRCA entries surge toward 250, veteran announcer Chuck Parkison marks a silver anniversary, and parade ceremonies include Miss Ford Country and local sponsors.
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Round-Up Rodeo Association
Jack Phillips
Chuck Parkison
North Hollywood
Calif
Pete Logan
Eagle Point
Oregon
Parkison
Niversary
Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association
PRCA
Ft. Collins
Colo
Paris
Wichita Falls
Texas
Phillips
Assn
Garland Ferguson
Rodeo Headquarters
North Main Street
Nanty Byrd Mayer Calls for Bicentennial Fourth of July Plans
Nanty Byrd Mayer chairs the Bicentennial commission as only about a third of the fireworks fund is raised. A Monday night meeting invites volunteers to assist with day-long July 3 events including a pancake breakfast at the Gladewater airport, a downtown parade at 10 am, and Lake Gladewater activities starting at 4 pm. Virgil Wallace notes a July 2 airport fly-in and parade fly-over with plane rides and stunt flying from 2 to 2:30 pm. Churches also plan July observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanty Byrd Mayer
Virgil Wallace
Recreation program set June 15 at Gladewater High
The United Fund Youth Recreation program begins June 15 at 9:30 a.m. on the high school track with activities Tuesday to Thursday through July 22. Registration is day-of-attendance with a $2 per child or $5 per family entry fee. Joyce Erickson directs, with Nancy Waters Blane Adams and Beth Dees returning and more staff to be added.
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United Fund
Joyce Erickson
Newcombe
Nancy Waters
Blane Adams
Beth Dees
Erickson
Bears fall as Rusk clinches regional title in sixth
In Gladewater the Gladewater Bears fall behind early but rally to lead after four innings. A decisive sixth inning by the Rusk Eagles produced nine runs, led by Glen Wick on the mound and key hits from Mike Mason and Stephen Meeks. Final 13 4. The loss ends Gladewater’s bid for the Class AA Regional crown as Wick goes the distance and Pope takes the defeat.
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Rusk
Gladewater Bears
Rusk Eagles
Gladewater
Waterloo
Bears
Glen Wick
Pope
Eagles
Joe Louvier
Jan Pate
Louvier
Louie Pope
Lockett
Stephen Meeks
Evan Spicer
Mike Mason
Wick
Page
Emmett Lockett
Glen Wicks
Kilgore man disputes Gladewater police account of Upshur County incident
Four people were arrested after a Tuesday 8:30 p.m. disturbance on US 271 north of Gladewater in Upshur County. James Calvin Smith of Kilgore says the police version differs from the published account and states three arrestees did not barricade themselves but went inside to summon a lawyer and the FBI. Mrs Hudgins and Mrs Smith were charged with hindering apprehension and resisting arrest. Smith faced hindering arrest charges.
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Gladewater
Bill Brown
Upshur
the Mirror
James Calvin Smith
Route 1
Box 321
Kilgore
Upshur County
FBI
Smith
Ruby Ann
Vivian Hudgins
Robert Taft Hudgins
W. Marshall
North Main Street
Brown
Hudgins
Housing project 6 month report set
The local USDA Rural Demonstration Housing Project office in Gladewater will lose its full-time co ordinator at month end though information on FHA VA and FmHA loans will continue to be provided. Gaylon Lee has served since January 12 and the final report is due Monday to the Gladewater Housing Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mirror
US Dept. of Agriculture
FHA
FAHA
Gaylon Lee
City Hall
City Finance
Rick Kuehler
USDA
Gladewater
East Texas
Kilgore
Tatum
Hallsville Kuehler
Fmha
Ms. Lee
Farmers Home Administration
Veterans Administration
Federal Housing Administration
Lee
U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
S. Lee
Gladewater Housing Committee
Roberts seeks yearlong freeze on rural post office closings
U S Rep Ray Roberts co sponsors a House resolution urging a one year halt on closing small rural post offices and service cuts. He argues savings of six million are small versus a fourteen billion dollar Postal Service budget and critiques executive and advertising expenses.
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Washington
U. S
Ray Roberts
D-Mckinney
Postal Corporation
Roberts
Postal Service
Robert
Elmo
Dorchester
Westminster
Weston
Gober
Fannin County
Norman
Three Villa Ile shops plan grand openings this week
Western Cut n Curl The Fabric Shop and Brown s Barbecue in Villa Ile Shopping Center announce ribbon cutting ceremonies on Wednesday at 10 a m sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The public is invited to attend and visit the three new and relocating businesses.
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Villa Ile
Western Cut 'N Curl
Fabric Shop
Brown's
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Brown
North Tewer
Fabrice
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Jimmy Brown
City Cleaners
West Pacific
Tom Welch
Gregg County
Cleo Marlowe
David Moore
Ralph Prince
KEES
Camp Fire Girls
Gladewater High School
Mildred Barker
Sirloin Steak House
Longview
Cut and Curl
Bill Green
Hudson Cattle Co
Rick's Auto
Massey Ferguson
Pat Ferchill
Shrine Mounted Patrol
Bud Palmer
Bobby McPherson
Jay Banks
Banks
Alvin J Money
E. Broadway
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