Round-Up Rodeo Plans Announced by Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce outlines details for the 35th Round-Up Rodeo June 14 to 17 with contests including window decorating Dress Western Week and parade entries. Prizes range up to 100 dollars for floats and 75 dollars for horse guessing. registration runs June 14 at the chamber office 213 215 Main Street.
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Chamber of Commerce
David Holcombe
Chamber
Jo Wiley
Main Street
Don Canion
Union Grove honors 37 graduates in May 26 ceremony
Thirty seven seniors receive diplomas at Union Grove graduation May 26 at 8 p.m. Valedictorian Karen Turner has 96.61 average and multiple honors. Salutatorian Lela Davis holds 92.93 with numerous school office roles. Terry Williams, top male student at 92.20, is co director of the Senior Musical and has held leadership roles in FFA and student council. Hawkins Jarvis College and National Alliance seminar in Jarvis spotlights staying in school with Jethro Pugh as guest speaker.
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Union Grove
Karen Turner
Lela Davis
Terry Williams
Karen
F.H.A
U.I.S
Clyde A. Turner
Gladewater
Lela
Leland Davis
West Mountain
U.G.H.S
Terry
N. F. Williams, Jr
Route 3
Gilmer
F.F.A
Union Grove seniors stage riverfront variety show
The Union Grove Senior Class presents River front a fast moving variety show in the school auditorium on May 11 and 12 at 8 pm. Tickets cost 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for children under six with proceeds for the senior class trip. The program features singing dancing and performances by Kilgore College cheerleaders and local students with multiple acts and intermission. Wayne Smith and Terry Williams co produce the show with a cast including Deb Thompson Molly Smith and Donna Youngblood among others.
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Union Grove
Riverside
Robert E Lee
Kilgore College
Clara Lou Hogue
Frankie
Johnny Jane Maddox
Moon River
Bobby Terry
Swanee
Kathy Kennimer
Brooks Tuttle
Mr. Anthony
Francoia
Donna Youngblood
Sharon Johnson
Riverfront
Dixie
Linda Kay Smith
Moses
Molly Smith
Johnny
Wanda Shaddox
Old Dixie
Wayne Smith
Terry Williams
John Watkins
Karen Turner
Debbie Berry
Rhonda Truitt
John Stanley
Marcia Mackey
Lela Davis
Jim Rose
Betty Smith
New York Times Wins 1972 Pulitzer for Pentagon Papers
The New York Times earned the public service prize for publishing the Pentagon Papers, a 47 volume study of U S involvement in Vietnam. Columbia University trustees voiced reservations about some journalism awards amid the controversy and Times disclosures. McKinney residents decorate Spur 359 entrance with Villa Sargent Garden Club and Texas Highway Department cooperation.
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New York
New York Times
United States
Jack Anderson
India
Pakistan
Columbia University
the Times
Anderson
Nike area deeded to North Texas State University
The former Nike battery launcher area near Denton Texas totaling 19 acres and 12 structures has been deeded to North Texas State University. It will be converted into laboratories for the physics and biological sciences departments.
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Denton, Tex
Nike
Denton
North Texas State University
Mrs Maggie Williams R I P 91
Mrs Maggie R Williams 91 died after a lengthy illness at Oak Manor Nursing Home. A Gladewater resident for 30 years she was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Longview. Services were held at Malcolm Stone Funeral Chapel with Rev M H Baird officiating and burial in Sardis Cemetery. Survivors include two sisters, five sons, three daughters, 20 grandchildren 35 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Grandsons served as pallbearers.
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Maggie R. Williams
Oak Manor
Gladewater
Assembly of God Church
Longview
Malcolm Stone
M. H. Baird
Sardis
Leon County
Josie McGowan
City
Jennie Cox
Austin
Vera Haralson
Beaumont
Rose Richard
Houston
Estelle Sherrod
W. A. Williams
Aty
Ira A. Williams
Andrews
Curtis D. Williams
Ocie W Williams
Doyle D. Williams
Kilgore
Prayer For Today Blessing and Mercy Request
A faith prayer asks for daily blessing and eternal praise while seeking mercy for past wrongs. It asks for wisdom to discern right from wrong, strength to complete duties, and the ability to forgive injustices.
Gladewater events mix concert honors and civic notices
In Gladewater the high school band plans its spring concert in the auditorium with free admission as the community awaits school achievements. The Mirror lists local requests including selling fresh honey and threading a needle, plus news on graduates at Texas A&M and a Chamber luncheon. Argyll Scotland reports completion of a 4574 foot overhead power line span across Loch Long built to resist 145 mph winds.
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Gladewater High School
Ardentinny
Scotland
Loch Long
Argyllshire
Longview Lawyer Denounces No Fault Car Insurance
Longview attorney John Fisher told the Rotary Club that compulsory no fault car insurance is a trap and harmful to Texas drivers. He urged opposition as hearings on a state bill approach, noting only Massachusetts and Florida require such coverage and citing delayed claims and loss of policy protections as key downsides.
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Longview
John Fisher
Rotary Club
Texas
Fisher
Ernest Martin
Massachusetts
Florida
Rotary
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Mirror
Jimmy Brown
Maggie Williams
Gordon
Nauty Bird Mayer
Texas A&m
Nauty Bird
Wit
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
St Clair Restaurant
Bill Wagner
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