Dean's list honoree and local notices span Gladewater
Minnie C. Cooksey named to the Dean's list at C. W. Post Center Long Island University for fall 1972. Births, greetings, and social items include Steven Wayne Kennimer born March 9 in a Longview hospital to Gary Wayne Kennimer and Lynn Woodle, with family acknowledgments. Also notes on handwashing to curb colds, and listed name notices from Gregg County jury panel and birthday wishes for local residents.
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Minnie C. Cooksey
Gladewater
C. W. Post
Long Island University
Steven Wayne Kennimer
Gary Wayne Kennimer
Lynn Woodle
W. Woodle
Charlie Addie Cordray
Carthage
Ernie
Erma) Carter
Gilmer
Jim
Ima) Woodle
Bogota
C. C
Ella) McDonald
Steven Wayne
Longview Hospital
Union Grove FFA team to A&M contest
Fifteen Union Grove FFA Chapter members will take part in the Texas A&M University practice judging contest in College Station on March 24. Teams qualified by winning in class elimination contests to prepare for the Area judging contest at East Texas State University on April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Grove
FFA
A&m University
College Station
East Texas State University
Rex Melton
Jimmie Smith
Richard Johnson
Mike Maddox
David Beavers
Merchants hear Centennial Week plans meeting details
Gladewater merchants are invited to a meeting at the high school auditorium on April 3 at 7 30 p m to hear detailed plans for Centennial Week events July 28 to August 4. Post cards were mailed to firms asking for representation and substitutes may write to the Centennial Building at 109 East Pacific with firm and representative names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater
East Pacific
Glade Tennis and Swim Club Announces East Texas Facility
The Glade Tennis and Swim Club Inc announces a private family oriented facility led by President Jerry Williams and Secretary Dale Barton. The planned seven acre site on East Allison Street beside Highway 80 will include four lighted tennis courts a junior Olympic pool a multi level clubhouse and a pro shop with youth programs and tournaments. The group estimates a quarter million dollar total investment with a tentative summer grand opening and year round amenities for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Williams
Dale Barton
Glade Tennis and Swim Club Inc
Williams
East Texas
East Allison Street
Highway 80
East Pacific Street
East
Texas
Senate panel hears unitization testimony
The Senate Natural Resources Committee spent seven and a half hours with testimony on SB 120 the compulsory oil field unitization measure. The panel sent the bill to a subcommittee for further study while a House version advanced. Key figures include sponsor Sen Jack Hightower and subcommittee members Len Peyton McKnight Betty Andujar and H J Blanchard. Opponents such as Robert B Payne Wesley West and Leon Hays urged continued caution with the majority consent concept. The bill would let 75 percent of royalty owners control production within a unit subject to Railroad Commission approval. West argued against the plan noting existing voluntary unitization requires unanimous consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Senate Natural Resources Committee
House
House Natural Resources Committee
Tom Creighton
Senate
Len Peyton McKnight
Tyler
Betty Andujar
Fr. Worth
H. J
Doe) Blanchard
Lubbock
Jack
Railroad Commission
West
Koonce Named White Oak School Superintendent
Phil Barnhill announced CM Mickey Koonce will become White Oak superintendent July 1. Koonce, 37, currently heads Midlothian schools and previously served Grapevine roles. He plans to move to White Oak mid June and will work with retiring E B Carrington who led since 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak
Phil Barnhill
Mickey Koonce
Koonce
Supt
E. B. Carrington
Carthage
Tyler
Carrington
Longview Men Charged In Elks Club Robbery
Gregg County sheriff’s office reports three Longview men arrested in connection with the Elks Club armed robbery on March 11. About $8,000 reportedly taken. two suspects were nabbed March 13 and one on March 11. Thomas Langdale 21, Roy Burgess 21, Gerald Langdale 24 face charges. Langdales held on bond while Gerald Langdale released after posting bond.
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Longview
Gregg County Sheriff's Office
Elks Club
Tom Welch
Jim Cochran
Thomas Howell Langdale
Roy Thomas Burgess
Gerald Samuel Langdale
Thomas Langdale
Burgess
Gerald Langdale
Gladewater Plans Centennial Chamber Banquet
Banquet tickets are selling briskly for Gladewater's Chamber of Commerce annual banquet to be held Friday night. John Ben Shepperd will speak. Centennial attire from 100 years ago will be worn. A reception follows at the Chamber office. Tickets at the Chamber office before Monday advised. The event celebrates Gladewater's 100th anniversary with a sellout likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Wiley
Gladewater
East Texas
Chamber
Roy Johnson
Rainfall totals hit double digits in March storms
Rainfall continues to make news as 1.5 inches falls in a 24 hour period from Friday 7 a.m. to Saturday 7 a.m. This brings the unofficial March total to 10.9 inches, with 0.5 inch added during March 16 through March 22.
Deputy chancellor assumes new duties at Ambassador College Big Sandy
Ronald L. Dart, named deputy chancellor of Ambassador College Big Sandy, arrived to take full responsibilities as Texas campus head. He previously headed the Foreign Educational Service of Ambassador College and Worldwide Church of God, succeeding Leslie L. McCullough who returned to Pasadena. Dart, 39, and his wife Allie have deep Texas ties and a long career with the church.
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Big Sandy
Ronald L. Dart
Ambassador College
Texas
Dart
Foreign Educational Service
Worldwide Church of God
Leslie L. McCullough
Pasadena
Calif
Houston
Harrison, Ark
Allie
East Texas
Arp
Milby Senior High
Navy
Abilene
Tex
Hardin-Simmons University
Chicago
Little Rock
Memphis
England
Bricket Wood
Garner Ted Armstrong
Ted Armstrong
East Texas Industrial Exposition Set for April
Longview is set to host the second annual East Texas Industrial Exposition at the Gregg County Fairgrounds April 4 to 7. The Longview Chamber of Commerce reports about 50 reservations, with manufacturers from across the state showing keen interest and an expected 100 or more displays. Highlights include Little Miss and Little Mr. Industry, employee awards, scholarships, live entertainment, door prizes, and school tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Swanson
Gregg County Fairgrounds
Longview
Mechanical Man
Swanson
Dallas
Garland
Houston
Carthage
Tyler
Kilgore
East Texas
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Paradise Hill
Texas Education Agency
James G. Horn
Medical and Pharmaceutical Information Bureau
Kremlin
National Review
Gregg County
Ralph E. Nobles
Jessice Jackson Jr
Robert S. Hayes
J. E. Rodgers
W. L. Henry
Luther Kennedy
John E. Ward
Milton Jones
W. C. Pace
Ima Grace Wiler
Jacob Joel Phillips
John A. Brannan
Jessie L. Spencer
Jerry Paul Thomas
J. B. Poston
Mary Porterfield
Margo Bell
Malcolm Wiley
Pat Long
Tammy Long
John Bob McLain
Sam Ray
Warren Gibbs
Penny Wilson
Patty Wilson
Patsy Calloway
James A. Thomas
Richard Davis
Leona Burney
Ken Weber
Union Grove Ffa
A&m
G. Robert Hugman
Jimmie Muckleroy
John Paul Tallent
J. O. Williams, Jr
Midlothian
Grapevine
Tyler High School
Tyler Junior College
North Texas State University
NTSU
Sandra McKinney
University of Texas At Arlington
Koonces
Keith
Kevin
Kim
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