Wecker Family Relocates to Sugarland Store Promotion
The Hecker family of Gladewater, Sid and Mitzi, are transferred to K Wolen's Department Store in Sugarland Texas. Sid declined prior promotions to stay in Gladewater but now moves with his family leaving a void in the community after twelve years of active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Wolen’s Department Store
Sid
Mitzi Hecker
Sugarland, Texas
Heckers
Gladewater
Temple Emmanuel
Longview
One Mother's Viewpoint on Brutality and Custody of Youth
A minister's wife writes to a Texas city police chief offering a bold perspective on police brutality. She argues that harsher police actions toward her two teenage sons may be necessary to teach responsibility and prevent wrecks, deaths, and crime, asserting that societal brutality from drugs alcohol and crime is worse than police force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dallas Times Herald
Felix McKnight
Mineral Water Reborn as Sulphur Springs Well Plan
Woodrow Harrison reactivates a long sealed mineral water well at 741 Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs. He plans to pump and analyze water samples for state approval and may bottle the water if viable. The 1919-digged four foot diameter shaft sits 29 feet deep with 23 feet of water and a potential 40 foot extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eegmur
Sulphur Springs
Woodrow Harrison
Harrison Grocery
Jefferson Street
Harrison
Austin
Holmes
Booner Sexton
C. H. McCorkle
John J. Morris
Bob Alexander
Sulphur Springs Wells and early town history recounted
The article recalls multiple wells on Main Street near the Spring Lot, including ones tied to Hiram Spencer and the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant. It notes Spring Lot’s 1840s role as Sulphur Springs’ nucleus, its sulphur springs, and wagon trains stopping there. The city was renamed Sulphur Springs after a 1854 Bright Star post office name. Reading England reports five year old Patrina Williams in Tadiey with a private carousel rebuilt by her father Bill Williams after 18 years and built in 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Main
League Streets
Hiram Spencer
Harrison
Coca-Cola
Reading
England
Patrina Williams
Tadiey
Bill Williams
Patrina
Williams
Voices From Distant Towns On Government And Liberty
Regional clippings express concerns about student dissent and campus disorder, the efficiency of Cen sus questionnaires, and the need for responsible representatives. Gun control nuances are explained for moves across state lines while emphasis remains on reading as a democratic right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
Kans
Family visits and birthdays brighten a busy week
The column recounts the arrival of the four Kates children and their father for a 10 day visit with activities in swimming, crafts and dancing. Jack changes his birthday to July 4 due to December birth, while reflections on December weddings, gifts, and Father’s Day highlight family ties and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredalene Clark
Kates
Harry
Jack
Matt
Sissy
Jerry
Concordia
Kansas
Gladewater Lake
Neal
Phillip Hearnsberger
Hearnsberger
Phillip
Hallmark
Rotary Officers Install Thursday Night in St. Clair
The Rotary Club will install its 1970-71 officers Thursday at 7 p.m. in St. Clair Restaurant. Special guests will be Rotary Anns. New officers include Bran den as president Nelson vice president Herbst secretary Dake treasurer Henry director of club service Kizer director of vocational service Johnston director of community service Walker director of international service Abernathy bank president. A barber shop quartet from Longview will provide entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
St. Clair
Rotary Anns
Rotary
James A. Branden
E. G. Nelson
Richard Herbst
B. P. Dake
Walter Henry
Gary Kizer
O. G. Johnston
Charlie Walker
Quentin Abernathy
First State Bank
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
The
Texas Chamber of Commerce
Longview
Cherry High Tower Reunion and LVNA Meeting Announced
The Cherry High Tower reunion is set for June 28 at Fort Parker State Park Groesbeck starting 9 a.m. On June 29 the LVNA meets at Greggton Community Center at 7 30 p.m. LVNAs and friends welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Parker State Park
Groesbeck
LVNA
Greggton Community Center
LVN
S and Friends
Reflecting on Social Duty and Simple Gatherings
The passage recalls Sid seldom visiting the Mirror and Mitzi who handled publicity across many groups. It laments the loss of spending an entire evening visiting or going somewhere with people you like, contrasting past customs with present busyness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Jean
Neal
Ellen Hayward
Neenie
Scott
Grandma Moses
Sid
Mitzi
Gladewater Mirror publication and rates note
The Gladewater Mirror lists staff positions including publisher general manager advertising manager news editor women's editor and names several individuals. A standard correction policy is stated and a home delivery and mail subscription rate table is presented. The paper notes consolidation with The Gladewater Times Tribune in 1949 and The White Oak Texan in 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater Times-Tribune
The
White Oak Texan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sid and
Chamber of Commerce
United Fund
Three Arts Club
Band Parents Club
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Gay Avenue
Ptas
Hecker Boys
Marvin
Don
Gladewater High School
Sugarland
Our City
Alexandria
Journal-Standard
Alamo
King Ferry
N. Y
Tribune & News
Dallas
Jaycee
David Holcombe
John Paul Tallent
Gladewater Jaycees
Fames Lawrence
Gladetmater
Harry Kates
Bate Wee Ee
Peete Eee
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gregg County
TEXA
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