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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
4
A precinct redistricting period notes sewer work in Clarksville White Oak and Liberty City and credits cooperative workers while the writer asks votes for re election as County Commissioner Precinct 3 Gregg County.
Weekend patrols logged numerous incidents including two-vehicle crashes on South Dean and Gay Avenue, with one driver cited for failing to yield. A 25-year-old man jailed for disorderly conduct in a cafe, and a nurse report of a gunshot wound treated as an accident. Burglary of a tape player from a lounge car theft on Tyler Highway noted. Also arrests for speeding, careless driving, and disturbances on Eddy Street. The report mentions old tombstone find on Stewart Street and a council member election in Las Vegas.
The message cautions residents about traveling con artists targeting the elderly with aggressive sales tactics. It urges hiring local, reputable contractors and consulting a lawyer or friend before signing home improvement contracts to avoid liens and possible loss of homes. A Texas Parks and Wildlife Department booklet on flotation devices is distributed as a public service in Austin.
Two Gladewater High School band alumni now sophomores at Kilgore College remain active in music as KC Ranger band members. David, 20, a 1970 Gladewater graduate, earned all-district four years all-region three years and tried for all-state his senior year and belonged to the stage band. he was also named to the All-Star band during junior year at Stephen F. Austin State.
The writer details how his father built cellars by hand in pioneer days, using horses and a scoop to dig, then hand trim and fit broken stone for foundation walls. He notes the labor and skill required, and invites reader contributions to The Old Timer column. David Gwinn and Jeff Gwinn are noted for band achievements at East Texas State University and district honors.
The working wife gains economic security beyond small pay. Even modest income helps acquire goods and services and protects against loss of the husband’s earnings. Additional benefits include Social Security increases, pensions, health insurance, education opportunities, and social connections.
Civic minded leader with proven ability to handle challenging problems since the county re districting program. COMMISSIONER HUGH CAMP is the best qualified for county government. Vote May 6 for re election. Pol. Ad. by H L McKaig.
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