Census recount urged as Texas faces stagnant growth
Abernathy of Gladewater calls preliminary Texas census total disappointing and pushes for a recount in unhappy East Texas communities. East and West Texas chambers survey says most responses unhappy with counts. Gladewater Kilgore and Longview express concern over population losses despite industrial growth. Local officials plan hearings, easement talks, and regional government actions as city evaluates zoning, council bylaws, and a planned East Texas Chamber tour to the West Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quentin Abernathy
Gladewater First State Bank
Texas
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber of Commerce
Abernathy
United Press International
Houston
Percy Millard
Dallas
East Texas Chamber
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Joyce Newman
WTCC
Abilene
Gladewater
Longview
Kilgore
East Texas
Jim Holcomb
Melvin Jenkins
Curtis Bright
James Walker
Jenkins
Earnest Martin
Martin
East Texas Council of Governments
Jarvis' Thomas To Appear on National Panel
Tim Thomas of Jarvis Christian College Hawkins Texas will join a three member panel at the national American Alumni Council conference July 12 16 in New Orleans Louisiana. He helped secure a Moody Foundation grant of 50000 and oversees a sustentation drive at 150000 with 63000 pledged before opening night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Tim Thomas
Jarvis Christian College
Texas
American Alumni Council
New Orleans
Louisiana
Thomas
Jarvis
Moody Foundation
C. C. Nolen
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Hay Hauling Empire Built by Young Joe Watkins
An 11-year-old Union Grove boy, Joe Watkins, builds a hay hauling business from early earnings selling newspapers. He bought a calf, then a hay truck, added a loader and second truck to speed loads, employing two workers per truck. He works cash, expanding into Simpsonville area to increase profits and continues farming interest with strong ties to FFA leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Watkins
Union Grove
Ellis Watkins
Union Grove High School
Joe’’ Watkins
Joe
Grit
East
Texas
John
Simpsonville
Hugh Coyl
Union Grove School
FFA
Byron Spencer
Hay
First Beach Cleaning Project Approved
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department approved 127509 in state funds for beach cleaning and maintenance under a new matching fund program. Galveston County will receive 45000, Galveston City 20009, Brazoria County 40000, and Nueces County 22500 for the 1970 fiscal year ending Aug 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Texas Gulf Coast
Texas
Dr Wellborn Receives Oil Foundation Award
Dr. Charles Wellborn of Gladewater is named recipient of the 1970 Standard Oil Foundation Award for distinguished undergraduate teaching. The Florida State University professor will receive a $1,000 grant and tour Europe on a chartered plane with students as sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wellborn
C. F. Wellborn
Gladewater
Standard Oil Foundation
Teacing
Wellborn
Florida State University
Tallahassee
Florida
New York
London
Dr. Wellborn
Welcome New Residents at Oak Manor Community
Oak Manor extends a hearty welcome to new residents Mrs Annie O Donley Mrs Bessie McCain Mrs Marie Shinn Mrs Lillian Owens and Mrs Mary Lowry RN filling in for Patricia Watson on vacation. A note of thanks to volunteers Lana Walker Pam Dunnavant and Margaret Thomas plus neighbors who shared plums and cheer. The Japanese merchant fleet totals 14723000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie O’donley
Bessie McCain
Marie Shinn
Lillian Owens
Mary Lowry
Patricia Watson
Inez Shafer
Galveston
Coy
Oak Manor
Lana Walker
Pam Dunnavant
Margaret Thomas
Tina Sanford
W. T. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
C-C
Millard
Kansas City
Council
Galveston County
Brazoria County
Nueces County
Hamburger
Patties
Decker
Bankameric Ard
Glatex Packing Co.,inc
Gladewate
Oil Foundation
Waggoner Cleaners
Oak
W. P. Walker
Josephine Dunn
Eva Mae Lake
J. J. Walker
Bethany
W. R. Walker
Turnertown
Effie Franklin
Doyle Williams
Mathis
Amy Feeney
Betty Bateman
Portland
Oregon
David Douphrate
Emerson Price
Georgia
Stanley Price
Ft. Benning
Suzanne Hurley
Spartan
Major Pool Equipment Corp
Sansee
States
Canada
Spartan Pools
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