Swedish exchange student enjoys Rotary hospitality and golf trip
Elisabet Wahlquist of Linkoping Sweden spent nine months in the United States as a Rotary guest learning civics and soaking in American hospitality. She spoke to Gladewater Rotarians at noon before leaving for Newark New Jersey for ten days with relatives. She stayed with host families Mr and Mrs Royce Ford Mr and Mrs G Johnston Mr and Mrs Milton Bolgiano and Dr and Mrs CB McKenzie. Elisabet recounted meeting Chi Chi Rodriguez and receiving the golfer s glove from his caddy. She noted difficult English studies, especially in civics and American history, and said the visit taught her much about herself language and making speeches. Her parents joined her in Dallas and New Orleans during holidays. The club and hosts thanked her for the opportunity and a brief social followed the meeting.
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Elisabet Wahlquist
Rtary Club
Elisabet
Gladewater
Linkuping
Sweden
Newcy
Linkoping
United States
Newark
New Jersey
Royce Ford
Oliver Sorrells
Ft Worth
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Rodriquez
GHS
U.S
Dallas
B. P. Dake
New Orleans
Miami
Fla
McKenzie
Arkansas
Hem
Kirk Aberecromb
Sam Nesmith
Nasarene
Malcolin Stone
Poppy Day Observed By American Legion AuxiliaryUnit 281
The American Legion Auxiliary George Martin Unit 281 will offer poppies on Friday May 28. Poppy Day supports veterans rehabilitation, with poppies made by hospitalized veterans who are paid for assembling the flowers.
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American Legion Auxiliary
George Martin
Thelma Myers
Unit No
Presidential Quiz Answers From AP Newsfeatures
Questions cover First Lady popularity youth power travel and White House trivia. Notable answers include Dolley Madison as a beloved First Lady, Frances Cleveland the youngest president’s wife, Edith Bolling Wilson for influence during Wilson’s illness, Eleanor Roosevelt for travel miles, Nellie Grant Alice Roosevelt and Lynda Bird Johnson hosting weddings in the East Room, Abigail Fillmore for the library, Angelica Singleton Van Buren as a likely hostess, Mrs Rutherford Hayes for liquor ban, and a possible First Gentleman if a woman president serves.
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White House
Lincoln
Lucy
Dolley Madison
Frances Cleveland
Edith Bolling Wilson
Eleanor Roosevelt
United States
Nellie Grant
Alice Roosevelt
Lynda Bird Johnson
Abigail Fillmore
Angelica Singleton van Buren
Martin van Buren
Rutherford Hayes
Wrinkle on European currency smuggling into Switzerland
Jimmy Brown reports a wave of currency smuggling from Britain Italy France Spain and Sweden into Switzerland via Finland and other routes. The piece notes millions in various currencies move covertly amid fear of Communist advances, high taxes, and inflation, with rich penalties for cross border cash transfers.
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Jimmy Brown
Gothenburg
Sweden
Europe
Britain
Italy
France
Spain
Switzerland
Finland
Patman’s son backs Hall in congressional runoff
Patman Jr., son of the late Wright Patman, endorses Sam B. Hall of Marshall as his father’s successor in the First District. He praises Hall’s public service, leadership in Texas, and clear stance on national issues over opponent Glen Jones.
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Connor Patman
Rep
Wright Patman
Sam B. Hall
Marshall
Congress
Patman
First
House of Representatives
Washington
Sam B. Hall, Jr
Hall
Glen Jones
Texas
Grandma in the rocking chair goes to work and study
A poem titled Today's Grandma from East Texas Chest Hospital reflects on a multitalented grandmother who balances family, work, and education. The piece contrasts traditional roles with modern ambition and notes a century old belief that frequent bathing harmed health.
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East Texas Chest Hospital
Epicurean innovation and the White House bathroom tale
A nostalgic reminiscence blends 1851 public uproar over a White House bathroom with musings on dilapidated houses and painting prices. The author reflects on civic notices, the Bicentennial year, and upcoming vacations while musing about brick costs and possible renovations.
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England
White House
Gladewater High School Class of 1933 Reunion Call
The search is on for Gladewater High School graduating Class of 1933. Mrs Max Bell seeks addresses for notification of a May 29 reunion at Glade Tennis and Swim Club with barbecue and dance. Call 845-4330 with whereabouts of listed graduates or any others.
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Gladewater High School
Max Bell
North Main
Glade Tennis
Bell
Jack Austin
Ray A. Bean
Velma Bettis
Edwin Baskin
Alma A. Blackmon
Ruth Borman
Maxine Dillard
Frances Nell Fairbairn
Bernieve Garner
Gwendolyne Hamilton
Eugene Howard Holland
Mattie Mae Hughes
Lois Laverne Jackson
A. W Jarrell
Eugene Jeffus
Mary
Editor's Quote Book by Fulton Oursler
A concise quotation from Fulton Oursler urges decision making with both intellect and heart, stating that God gave people brains as well as hearts to guide choices. The note emphasizes moral consideration alongside rational judgment.
Library Visit Sparks Student Library Lessons
Lee Public Library welcomed Gay Avenue students this week as Mrs Mildred Bowden brought classes to hear librarian Julia McCourt discuss the library and its resources.
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Lee Public Library
Gay Avenue
Mildred Bowden
Julia McCourt
McCourt
Bowden
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C. B. McKenzie
Kirk Abercrombie
Rotary
B. P Dake
Wurnesses
Miss Waltquist
Rodeo
Milton Bolgiano
Wendy Chronister
P. Dake
David Cook
O. G. Johnston
Allan Rich
Robert Cooper
Fo Ames Lawrence
Robert Daniel
Earnest Martin
Walter Henry
J. B. Poston
Joe Pitman
SM. Thomas
Don Mauldin
BF Risinger
Charles Wilson
Roy Johnson
Malcolm Stone
Dr. Henry
Richard Her Tist Peart
U.S. Presidents
By Joe Wing
Swiss Bank Corp
Swiss Credit Bank
Union Bank of Switzerland
Jean Ziegler
Derby
Derbyshire County Council
Norway
Luxembourg
Denmark
Germany
Swaziland
Turkey
Bergen
America
Grandma
Pennsylvania
Scotland
Grady Langford
Stella M. Martin
Earline Meadows
Kathryn Musick
Philis Perren
Adalene Power
Leola Sturdivant
Raymond Stokes
W. R.billlipps
Mary Ella Todd
Thelma Willbanks
Helen Woods
Helen Wright
Garland
Katie Durham
Mrs. Bell
Che Gladewater
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gregg County
Dadewater Times-Tribune
White Oak Texan
Inesday
Ine
Sigend
Kilgore
Longview
Fulton Oursler
Lady Francis Cosmetics
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