Round Up Rodeo opens its bicentennial edition with record entries
The 49th Round Up Rodeo marks its Bicentennial edition as 267 contestants enter by the June 5 deadline at Ft Collins. Top competitors from 19 states plus Australia and Canada vie for more than 8100 in prize money. Highlights include the grand entry, a big street dance, a Houston drill-team showdown, and top stock from Mike Cervi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Brown
Ft Collins
Colo
Tom Ferguson
Miami
Okla
Leo Camarillo
Oakdale
Calif
Monty Henson
Mesquite
Don Gay
Connie Combs
Comanche
Oklo
GRA Barrel Racing
Australia
Canada
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
Texas
Vic Dorrough
Mike Cervi
Sterling, Cole
Rodeo
Carr crafts heirloom quality furniture after long career
Lester Carr began a five year old hobby of woodworking after retiring from Edwin L. Cox and Duke L. Hamon Oil. His craft blends family history from his grandfather Andrew Ledbetter and a Missouri farm legacy into large, heavy pieces. Carr’s shop at 902 North St holds basic equipment as he creates lamps, beds, and tables prized by his four daughters, with finishing as the big ongoing challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Carrs
Carr
Edwin L. Cox
Duke L. Hamon Oil Co
Andrew Ledbetter
Ledbetter
Missouri
Margaritte
Camp Wins Re election in Gregg County Commissioner Race
A total of 848 voters cast Democratic primary run off ballots. Incumbent Hugh Camp was re elected to Commissioner Precinct 3 by 517 to 303 in Gladewater, with 2 227 to 1 580 county wide. Jimmie Muckleroy led Gladewater with 303 votes.
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Hugh Camp
Gregg County
Gladewater
Jimmie Muckleroy
Boyland
Trades Day Expands from Canton to Gladewater
Gladewater hosts a monthly trades day sponsored by the American Legion on the third weekend. The rodeo ground offers parking and booths at $2 daily. Sellers offer flowers crafts and more while buyers seek a wide range of goods. The next sale is June 19 and 20.
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Gladewater
The
American Legion
Funeral services set for James G McAdams 80
James G McAdams 80 of 211 Gay died at 9 am Wednesday in a local hospital. Survivors include his widow Valle. Funeral arrangements are pending with Malcolm Stone Funeral Home.
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James G McAdams
Malcolm Stone
McAdams
Gay
Valle
William
Johnie Marie Rogers
Marie Miller
City
Ruth
Nina Miller
Connie Croley
Carthage
Debbie Mills
Longview
Willie
James Miller
Michael Horner
Dallas
Sammy Horner
Gilmer
Henderson
Cage Mills
Corpus Christi
Emmanuel meaning God with us prayer reflection
A devotional note cites Matthew 1 23 LNT stating He shall be called Emmanuel and asks for divine presence through life’s darkest nights and deepest waters with a concluding prayer.
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Emmanuel
Piney Woods Red Cross Appeals for Typhoon Pamela Relief Funds
The Piney Woods Chapter joins a national Red Cross emergency drive to raise 1 955 for Guam and Pacific island relief after Typhoon Pamela. About 14 000 Guam families need help as 3 deaths, 500 injuries and extensive housing damage are reported. Local donors may send contributions to Piney Woods Chapter Box 709 Longview Texas 75601.
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Red Cross
Guam
Pacific
American National Red Cross
Ray Walls
Gladewater
Piney Woods
Pamela
Longview
U.S
No quorum halts Gladewater Rural Demonstration Housing meeting
Gladewater Housing Committee failed to meet Tuesday due to lack of a quorum. Present were Mrs. Garfield Hill George Thomas Tony Williams Bruce Cavin and Gaylon Lee. Absent were 0 Z Brown Homer Hanes Joe Jones and Harold Victory. The session was rescheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday June 22 at city hall to discuss the USDA sponsored project and loan information after June without a full-time coordinator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater Housing Committee
Garfield Hill
George Thomas
Tony Williams
Bruce Cavin
Gaylon Lee
0. Z. Brown
Homer Hanes
Joe Jones
Harold Victory
City Hall
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Double shooting in Gladewater leaves couple dead
A 24 year old Gladewater man Stephen Benson Henderson shot his girlfriend Patricia Lorene Miller Rogers in the right temple then killed himself. Rogers died at Tyler Medical Center while Henderson died at Gladewater Municipal Hospital. Police reported the call came in at 7 56 am and a 32 caliber RG gun was found at the scene. Graveside services for Rogers were held at Redwater Cemetery.
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Gladewater
Stephen Benson Henderson
W. Melba Street
Gladewater Municipal Hospital
Justice of the Peace
Ross DeLay
Henderson
Patricia Lorene Miller Rogers
Tyler Medical Center
Smith County
Leon Hicks
Sgt Brown
Richard Morris
Morris
Brown
DPS
Rogers
Redwater
Bowie County
Reverend resigns. Union Grove Baptist Church seeks preacher
The Union Grove Baptist Church lacks a minister after the resignation of Rev. Herman Reagh. Rev. Harvey Smith Jr. will preach at 10 45 a m and 6 p m this Sunday with Sunday school at 9 45 a m. A homecoming is planned for July 4 and volunteers are welcomed to help. Cemetery cleaning at Friendship Cemetery is scheduled. Open house for Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Money marks their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sunday June 13 from 2 to 4 30 p m at 710 E Broadway. Community notices include a summer recreation program sign up on June 15 at 7 30 p m and other local events and announcements.
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Herman Reagh
Union Grove Baptist Church
Harvey Smith, Jr
Gilmer Highway
Alvin J. Money
Money Home
E. Broadway
Friendship Cemetery
GHS
Bill Waters
E. & Lee, Sr
Shreveport
EB. Jr
Lee
Veterans Hospital
North
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Watson
David King
Austin
David
Royce King
King
Katherine O’ Byrne
Reagan High School
School of Journalism
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