27 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1976
Page
1
U S District Judge William Wayne Justice heard the racial discrimination case filed by Violet Edwards, a Black former Gladewater teacher. The school district's attorney said briefs will be filed after oral arguments, with a bench ruling expected in weeks.
The Gladewater Chamber of Commerce begins a week long membership drive Tuesday at 10 45 a m with coffee and prospect cards. Buzz Long says expansion into Sabine Union Grove White Oak and Longview is planned and an award will go to the top contributor.
Parishioners of St Theresa’s Catholic Church plan a Sunday housewarming for Father John Rhorman at the new rectory 500 W Marshall, the former R. B Oder residence. Bishop Tschoepe will bless the rectory. Parish Council members organize the event and invite all parishioners.
James Calvin Smith 32 of Route 1 Box 321 Kilgore indicted by Upshur County grand jury on two counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer over a June 1 disturbance near Gladewater. Chief E J Banks 64 suffered mouth and teeth injuries. Patrolman Duane Baustike uninjured. Indictment released during the 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. session of 10 counts.
A public Bicentennial flag raising is set for Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Gladewater Municipal Hospital near the west entrance. David Holcombe will MC with Texas State Guard Colors, Pledge, Invocation by Rev B F Risinger, comments by Mayor James Walker, and closing by Holcombe.
Longview Texas public school officials unveil a modern 270000 square foot campus on a 64 acre site near Loop 281 and US 259. The complex features an all-weather eight-lane track stadium for 9500 seats plus future expansion, a sunken football field with controlled access, a central instructional building, and a climate controlled learning center. Construction began two and a half years ago with weather delays. classes planned to start August 24 with first day of school.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Loyd Funeral Home Chapel Gilmer for Clem P Sorrells 60 a longtime city sanitation worker who died Wednesday at a Dallas VA hospital after a long illness He was born October 24 1916 in Upshur County and was a WWII veteran A Baptist and First Pentecostal Church member he is survived by his widow Zella three daughters Marsha Vicki and Jewel Simmons three sons David Teddy and Michael two sisters and two brothers a total of five grandchildren.
Georgia Winn 49 died Thursday morning in Good Shepherd Hospital Longview after a long illness. Funeral services were held Friday at First United Methodist Church with Rev Leon Grissom and Glen Faison officiating. Burial followed at Gladewater Memorial Park. She was born in Seagraves Texas and lived in Gladewater area 45 years. Surviving are her mother Mrs C B Winn two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers listed.
Bicentennial celebration details include a pancake breakfast at Gladewater Municipal Airport from 8 to 9:30 and 10:30 to noon, airplane rides for $3, a model plane show, stunt flying, a downtown parade at 10, Lake Gladewater events from 5, boat parade at 6, a Kiwanis beard contest at 7, and a fireworks display at 9. Fundraising totals show $595 raised toward a $1200 fireworks cost, with donations still welcome via the Chamber of Commerce or local offices.
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