13th Gladewater Saddle Club Horse Show Draws Large Entry
The 13th annual Gladewater Saddle Club Horse Show in the rodeo arena attracted 293 contestants and 823 entries with 92 horses in halter classes. Dorothy Supert won the 13-17 high point trophy, Pervis Young won 12 and under, and Sherron Leonard claimed 18 and over. The event featured numerous divisions, prizes, and a long list of trophy sponsors from Gladewater and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater Saddle Club
Rodeo Arena
Gladewater
Dorothy Supert
Pervis Young
Jacksonville
Sherron Leonard
Rusk Co
Chandler
Lorie Weitzell
Riverside
Bill Lovette
Sandra Richards
Julie Humphrey
Robyn Mewborn
Chandler Cloverleaf
Geanne Glass
Tommy Johnson
Athens
Bobby Martin
Jon Thompson
Cherokee
Pattie Allen
Fancy Shank
Margaret Larkins
Pam Cannon
Lesley Brooks
Sandra Lloyd
Pat McClendon
Kilgore
Third annual feeder stocker sale at Longview barn
The Longview Livestock Commission barn on Highway 1845 hosts the third annual feeder stocker sale on Saturday May 5 with 800 to 1000 head of grass fed steers and heifers. A committee will pick first and second place pens from light and heavy divisions and an educational meeting explains selection reasons. Trophy presentations by the Longview Chamber of Commerce honor Champion and Reserve Pens. Sale begins at 1 p.m. The public is invited to both the educational program and sale. Aphids threaten crops this spring and growers should monitor for honeydew, leaf curling and insect damage. Control options include several insecticides such as Cygon Meta-Systox-R diazinon malathion Dibrom Disyston and Thimet applied to soil or foliage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longview Livestock Commission
Highway 1845
Longview Chamber of Commerce
National Finals Steer Roping Set For Laramie
The Rodeo Cowboys Association announced the 1973 National Finals Steer Roping will be held in Laramie Wyoming on September 8 and 9. The event brings the season’s top 16 steer ropers to eight go rounds across two days with total prize money of 12,600 dollars. Up to now the top 15 have qualified for the finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Laramie
Wyo
Rodeo Cowboys Association
Wyoming
Finals, Inc
Pete Burns
Jim Rausch
Douglas
Hyde Merrit
John Morris
Cheyenne
Association
Oklahoma City
Okla
Pendleton
Ore
Texas
Oklahoma
Area Men in service at Ft Polk train in vehicle ops
Army Private Tommy E Stone 18 of Gladewater and Private Wesley E Hollier 19 of Big Sandy completed a five week light vehicle driver course and three weeks on the job at Ft Polk They trained to operate maintain vehicles under four and one half tons and to transport personnel equipment and supplies Both are 1972 graduates of Big Sandy High School and attended Tyler Junior College
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Polk
Tommy E. Stone
George Stone
Gladewater
Pyot
Wesley E. Hollier
Collette Hollier
Big Sandy
Ft. Polk. Lo
Pvt. Stone
Pvt. Hollier
Big Sandy High School
Tyler Junior College
Windmills Could Double Power From Hydro in Future
A study suggests wind turbines may generate up to twice the electricity now produced by hydro plants. Researchers point to advances in turbine efficiency, taller towers, and better siting to maximize output.
FFA Show Winners Named at Gladewater High
Jin Bagley topped the show with the Grand Champion steer and Doug Kendall took Reserve Champion steer at the Future Farmers of America event held Saturday night on the Gladewater High School track field. Frank Rucker, Tyler Junior College agriculture head, judged the event with Carl Jackson as the Gladewater High School voc teacher. Gerald Holmes won Grand Champion in ALL AGES with other event winners including Ronnie Williams Reserve Champion in MEAT RABBITS and James Burnett in MEAT RABBITS MALE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin Bagley
Doug Kendall
Future Farmers of America Project
Gladewater High School
Frank Rucker
Tyler Junior College
Carl Jackson
Ronnie Williams
Scott Fields
Homer Criss
James Burnett
Michael Splawn
Fancy Rabbits
Jim Bagley
Gladewater
Women Prospectors Grow Interest in Mining Course
Vancouver AP reporting that women comprise about a third of the over 150 students in a prospecting and mining school run by the BC and Yukon Chamber of Mines. Officials say women enroll for romance, business insight, or to prospect seriously, with several planning to pursue mining full time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
BC and Yukon
Rusk State Hospital to host May open house event
The 21st annual open house at Rusk State Hospital runs May 11 and 12 inviting the 31 County Hospital District and the public. Award presentations include Nurse Technician and Attendant of the Year, with staff honors for 40 years of service, tours of the Recreation and Rehabilitation Center, and films on mental health in the Recreation Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk State Hospital
L. T. Neill
M. D
Neill
Yam
George Hall
Tyler Mental Health Association
Ruth Fulton
Namnn Berry
NT and
Aide
Ie Hospital
Rusky Tourism Committee
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Saddle Club
Bedell Rogers
Liz Riverside
Danny Thomas
Zato
Les. Tyler
K W. Clemons
Jackie Roberson
Kyle Rutherford
Wayne Gillam
Mares
Fran Reynolds
Lios
R L. Blair
Showsum Frost Gladewater
Tommy Nixon
Barbob Hill Gladewater
Micky Rodgers
Susan Spence
Vanita Lev Tyler
S&s
Ter
Langford
Cupids Nugget
Whitehouse
Karen Thompson
Pascuals Lady
Quitman
Jerry Green
Magnolia Rose Tyler
Clyde Brady
Ballies
Pathe Mason
Roan Tyler
Kathy Brewer
Cody
Joe Dee
Mackey
Cindy
R J Holman
Cat's Down
George Thacker
Jody
Kenneth Brim
Fast
Leo
Tommy Ninon
Gotar
Sara McClellan
Dean Sherrett
Billy Loo Rough Riders
Ronda Moser
Eo Brown
Bay Randy Canton
Busan Spence
Cody Wimp
Tyler
Sonora Childress
Omaha
Sunmy Sun
Laguetta Wisom
Tripple Cash Tyler
Jimes Mattos
RO Jo
Cho
Virginia
Bob Denton
Kim Green
Magnolia Cutter
Nancy Tyler
Charles Sand
Shreveport
Caroline Jerico
Ohio
Fats
Brent Dolberry
Tyler Tom
Red del Rancho
Jim Draper
Mike Peek
David Bennett
Canton
Tracy Graham
la Cresear Draper
Stacy Rogers
Kathy Reley
Starrville
Tami Clark
Howdy Cameron
Tabby
Molly Sims
Mexico
Vera Wood
Teri Clark
Buttermilk
Tyler Western Pleasure
Brenda Bergman
Moll
B. Tyler
Rusty Green
Buckskin Bell
Kathy Riley
Starville
Ronda Wilkins
Tornado Bell
Troop
Tyler Wester Pleasure
Peggy Nell Wagstaff
Hank Sugar Bar
Lara Biles
Black Hancock
Brenda Biles
Dogtown
Mike
Cindy Taylor
Billey
Bob Miles
Amy Lawrence
Toni Ann Trouble
Kathy Spence
Reb del Rancho
Tyler Walter Grider
Jo Dee
Tammy Nixon Lee
Tuno Jo
Caroline Jenico
Omo Fats
Star Go Red
Reining
Kathy Borar
Kathy Ceramus Tyler
Sheryl Vaughn
Molly Simms
Ronda Lynms Smart
Susan Klee
Andover
Kathy Moss
Dallas
Jane Eden Jones
Edwin Holt
Tom Pucket
Maxwell Horning
Bonnie Jimmerson
Barbara Amick
Klgore
Judy Cameron
Leon Harrison
Sherry Senmig
Kathy Bozar
Dorormhy
Johnnny Brckey
Jeanne Glass
Billy Pollard
Mike Gilbert
Larry Hale
Rusk
Sharon Leonara
Janice Whitehead
Wi Canton
Jane Aliums
Becky Morris
Anderson County
Larry Busch
Mike Halcomé
Robin Bourn
Mark Barker
Prat
Kim Rudy
Chandler Keyhole
Linda Moore
Jon Morten
Franklin
Pam Peters
Elbert Herring
Donna Ewing
Cody Williams
Athens Keyhole
Baton Vaughn
Sharon Leonard
Olver Bush
W. E. Brickey
Jane Ellen Jones
Donald Cain
Chander
Tommy Busch
Charles Lee Ashby
Kim Harrison
Cherokee Co
Neida Hays
Teresa Utsey
Gore
Mark Anne
Cathy Copeland
Randy Peterson
Marcela Mercer
Butch Vaughn
Shirley Hale
Jan Woolery
Regina Vaughn
David McMullin
Pavia Gathright
Marc Amick
Cheryl Utsey
Ginja Langford
Margaret Larkin
Oliver Busch
June Edney
Charles Bozar
Jerry Schmig
Paula Gathright
Lee Hunley
Ribbon
Garland Brooks
Ernie Brooks
Ada McClenden
Gene Hood
Charles Green
Carolyn Green
Roth Cole
Paula Alderson
Jennny Graham
Roy Pate
Acme Boot
Daniel's Ladies Wear
Gladewater Mirror
Rhodes Dress Shop
Tom Sawyer Auto Repair
Brookshire Food Store
Reliable Motor Supply
Davidson Ford
Wanda’s Fabric Shop
Longview
Mini Mart
Schlitz
Cross J Quarter Horse
Jim Brizendine
Ark R L
Jessie Blair
Williams Pontiac Buick
K Wolens
David Moore
Gladewater Beavers Motor Co
John MM Cannon
Skaggs Rubber Co
S&w
Jimmy Mahon
Spencer Harris Machine & Tool Co
Bob Supert
Gladewater Wythe Drug Co
Gladewater Federal Savings and Loan
Budweiser Beer Distributors
Faye Ann
Billie Leach
Johnny Blear
West Mountain
Monon's
Cannon's Saddlery
Miller High Life Beer Distributors
Hightower's Jewelers
Western Auto
Moog
Parlets Valle
Unicap
Cepacol
Deshwaster
China
America
W. Upshur
Municipal Hospital
Pharmacies, Inc
Gregg County
FFA
Gerald Holmes
Abram Caton
Brad Cagle
Scott Robertson
Penny Baughn
Gladewater, Texas
Widens
Wwanufacturers
CTI
Westclox
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