Gladewater and Gregg County Mark 1973 Centennial Happenings
Gladewater plans a dual centennial from July 15 to Aug 4 celebrating 100 years for the city and Gregg County. A July 28 to Aug 4 Week features promenades a four night pageant From Tilling the Soil to Producing the Oil with 300 cast members. Gregg County Centennial Day is July 21 with events across the week July 14 21 including church and service club recognitions and a program led by Gregg County Judge Henry Atkinson.
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Gladewater
Gregg County
Rodeo Arena
Rogers Company
Tex
Longview
Wanda Poston
the Mirror
Bob Pederson
Dan Morgan
Kilgore
Morgan
Henry Atkinson
Gregg Cities
Gladewater Centennial Plans Told by Gibson Adviser
Executive board members meet with Dave Gibson to finalize July 28 to Aug 4 centennial week in Gladewater. Gibson directs celebration projects for Rogers Company and stays until after Aug 4. Kay Moyers and Jerry Williams discuss women's and men's participation. events include June 29 promenades at 8 30 p.m. and kangaroo courts. Centennial parade slated for July 28 with religious historical day on July 29.
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Gladewater Centennial Corporation
Dave Gibson
Gibson
Rogers Company
Gladewater
Kay Moyers
Jerry Williams
Girl Reportedly Forcibly Seized From Car Near Big Sandy
A 15 year old girl from Big Sandy was allegedly forced at gunpoint into a car by a 16 year old youth on a back road near Big Sandy around 9 30 am Tuesday. She escaped by jumping from the moving vehicle. The youth was arrested and arraigned before a justice of the peace at 12 30 pm. Bond set at 10000 and the youth was jailed in Upshur County.
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Big Sandy
Mirror
Justice of the Peace
Upshur County
Mid Town Mayor Addresses Discontents About Gratitude
The piece reflects a mayoral message urging residents to value existing blessings and reduce complaints. It emphasizes civic appreciation and community contentment as a path to stronger local unity.
Cheever Sparkles Once Again in The World of Apples
A critical review of John Cheever's The World of Apples from Knopf notes his economical style and stories within stories such as The Jewel of the Cabots. It highlights The Fourth Alarm and The Geometry of Love as examples and discusses the poet protagonist who turns to pornography before pursuing a poem on light and air.
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John Cheever
Knopf
Jewel of the Cabots
Cheever
Mr. Cabot
Mrs. Cabot
Egypt
Cabot
Suburbia
Camel hump stores fat in strong tissue bands
The World Book Encyclopedia explains that a camel's hump consists mainly of fat held by bands of firm tissue. A healthy camel's hump can weigh more than 80 pounds.
Tennis Division Details For Youth Singles And Doubles
The notice outlines Boys and Girls age groups 13 to 18 with singles and doubles events. Defending champions from last year are expected to attend to defend their titles, per the entry form on page 12.
Centennial seeks coupons for 15 passenger bus
The East Texas Chest Hospital Volunteer Council collects Betty Crocker coupons to fund a 15 passenger bus for patient recreation. Mrs. Vera Pilcher outlines thousands of coupons needed and urges area housewives to save them. Mailing address given in Tyler Texas.
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Volunteer Council
East Texas Chest Hospital
Betty Crocker
Vera Pilcher
P.o.box
Tyler
Texas
Warren City plans repairs with revenue funds
Warren City council discussed spending 1973 revenue sharing funds for road repairs caused by heavy spring rains and a reopening of an old road. The plan includes purchasing a fireproof filing cabinet for the office building and notes April 9 receipts of 754 dollars, with a following quarter check expected to total 1,509 dollars. Attendees included Mayor T. L. Sturgis, councilmen J. D. Borman E. D. Sutton H. L. Hearnsberger C. E. Smith and city secretary Mrs. T. W. Moughon.
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Warren City Council
Warren City
T. L. Sturgis
J. D. Borman
E. D. Sutton
H. L. Hearnsberger
C. E. Smith
T. W. Moughon
Round-Up Rodeo Thanks Gladewater Press for Help
Gladewater Round-Up Association thanks Mr. Jack Elrod and staff of Gladewater Mirror for advertising and promoting the 36th Annual Round-Up Rodeo. The non-profit community group expects to begin work on the 37th production soon and seeks continued support from friends.
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Gladewater Round-Up Association
Brezhnev visit shifts focus from Watergate to US Soviet ties
The article contrasts U.S. Watergate hearing expectations with Brezhnev’s visit featuring lavish receptions and reviews. It notes a 1970s style thaw through a 1969 Moscow pact and adds local Library Centennial events and a June 27 Style Pet and Doll show for ages 3-6 with prizes and calls for information to Ann McKenzie or Connie Copeland.
Spaghetti Warehouse visit and small world notes
A Dallas weekend highlight describes the Spaghetti Warehouse with 11 pasta choices and all inclusive meals. An 8:30 p.m. wait leads to ornate decor, a church pew seat, and a waiter estimates 1500 pounds of spaghetti daily while local social notes follow with neighbors and reflections on U.S. Soviet relations.
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Italy
Rosemary Holiday
Centennial Headquarters
Elizabeth
Rusty Daniel
Ronald Formby
Mary Grace
Phil
Cam
Melvin Eddy
Sam Houston State University
Debbie
Van
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