Memorial Day Weekend Closures and Community Notices
Memorial Day closures announced for First State Bank and government offices including the post office. Most other businesses stay open. Story Hour paused June 3 resumes June 10, 10 to 11 a.m. Weekly on Wednesdays. Summer programs begin June 9 with elementary storytelling 1 to 2 p.m. at Gladewater library. Pony League baseball needs a manager for 13 to 14 year olds. contact C. A. Langrey at 845-3519. Miss Glade water Pageant tickets on sale. Friday June 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Gladewater High School auditorium. $1.50 adults, $1.00 students. no reserve seats.
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First State Bank
Pony League
C. A. Langrey
Gladewater
Jaycee Or
Jose Sth
Gladewater High School
YOU Committees Make Initial Plans
Youth Opportunity Unlimited in Gladewater holds its first meeting one week after organizing. Committees draft goals for summer jobs, drug education material, and stronger penalties for marijuana offenses, with plans for counselors, vocational guidance, and military careers. Chairman Rev. Brannen announces bylaws committee and new officers. Raymond Allen reports on job placement and NYC and STOP programs.
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James Brannen
Virgil Wallace
Bob Ullrich
Brannen
YOU
Nyc
Archa Brannum
Peo
Prayer for Today Reflecting on God’s gifts and patience
A devotional prayer asks believers to accept both good and evil as from God. It asks forgiveness for complaining and urges gratitude, patience, and grace in uncontrolable events, ending in Jesus name.
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God
Jesus
Shady Grove Homecoming Sets May 31 Event At Church
Shady Grove Church of Christ hosts a homecoming on Sunday May 31 inviting current and former members and friends. Events start at 10 a.m. with singing, a 11 a.m. worship led by Del Gage, Lord's Supper, noon covered dish luncheon at the Community Center, and a final singing session 2 to 3 p.m. Union Grove seniors plan a June 14 class reunion from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the UG Home Eco Cottage with lunch at noon and a social 2 to 3 p.m. The reunion honors a long list of members and the late Mrs. A J Truitt.
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Shady Grove
Union Grove
A. J. Truitt
Men Invited To See Film on LSD
The Methodist Men's Club of the First Methodist Church invites all community men to a 7:30 p.m. meeting tonight with coffee and donuts. After a short business session to elect officers, Wilson Godfrey will present an army prepared film on LSD for those seeking more knowledge about the issue.
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Methodist Men's Club
First Methodist Church
Wilson Godfrey
Army
Recessional Baccalaureate Program at High School
A May 31 recessional baccalaureate program in the high school auditorium features processional and invocation music, a doxology, scripture, and a sermon. Speakers include Rev. Aubrey Pate and Ken Bennett directs the Jackson High School Choir with Joe Lansdale and Rev. Chester E. Gleason also listed. attendees include the audience and senior class.
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Ken Bennett
James Brannen
First United Methodist Church
James Crittenden
GHS
Joe Lansdale
Aubrey Pate
East Mountain Baptist Church
Jackson
Chester E. Gleason
First Christian Church
Gladewater High School Commencement Program June 1
The commencement program lists events for June 1 at 8 PM with the Spirit of Youth March led by the Gladewater High School Band directed by Don Cartwright. Joe Lansdale serves as Senior Class President with prayers by Russell Abercrombie and remarks including Salutatory and Valedictory Addresses. Diplomas are presented by Principal Roy Johnson and Superintendent Dr. Walter Henry, with board President Glen Sheridan directing and Sandra Phillips guiding Gail Cooper and Laura Jobe as co salutatorians.
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Spirit of Youth
Gladewater High School
Don Cartwright
Joe Lansdale
Sandra Phillips
Gail Cooper
Laura Jobe
Don Smith
Roy Johnson
Glen Sheridan
Merchants Plan Pre Rodeo Specials in Gladewater
Gladewater merchants plan Rodeo Specials for June 4 5 6 ahead of the 33rd annual Gladewater Round Up Rodeo. Don Earp chair of the Chamber Retail Division says promotions include an old fashioned sidewalk sale June 8 and cash prizes for best dressed rodeo window. First prize 25 donated by Rodeo Association, second prize 15 from Retail Division, with additional cash prizes on parade opening day.
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Gladewater
Don Earp
The
Chamber of Commerce
Earp
Chamber
Rodeo Association
Gladewater Rodeo Boosters Plan East Texas Bus Tour
A group of about 30 boosters from the Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo Association will depart at 8 a.m. Thursday on a two day bus trip through roughly 18 to 20 towns in East Texas. They will hand out promotional materials for the 33rd annual Gladewater rodeo set for June 10 to 12 and 13. The itinerary mirrors last year with a Thursday night in Shreveport and return Friday afternoon.
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Gladewater
East Texas
Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo Association
Jim Holcomb
Holcomb
Shreveport
The
Rodeo Association
Baccalaureate Sunday and Commencement Monday End School Year
The 1969-70 school year ends Thursday with classes, followed by a clerical day for teachers Friday. Baccalaureate on Sunday and Commencement Monday mark the end and beginning for students, with summer sessions starting shortly after and campuses opening a week earlier next fall. The Mirror lists the complete program and a roster of seniors.
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the Mirror
Russell Claude Abercrombie
Patricia Gail Adkinson
Sheriff Louise Alexander
Frank Thomas Allen
Vickie Jo Armstrong
April Earlene Austin
David Michael Barrow
Margaret Gayle Beard
David Wayne Beck
Theresa Ann Berry
Diana Sue Blalock
Jimmy Dale Blear
Deborah Ann Boothe
Mar
White Oak High School Graduation Set for Saturday Night
White Oak High School seniors prepare to graduate on Saturday evening May 30 at 8 p.m. The program includes speakers Miss Gentry and John Griffin on Preparing to Meet the Challenge and Our Challenge, a vocal number by Debi Havins and others, diplomas presented by Superintendent E. B. Carrington, and the Alma Mater. The valedictorian name will be announced that night.
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White Oak High School
Miss Gentry
John Griffin
Debi Havins
Sherry Dickson
Jenny Brown
Rhonda Steele
Mary Doug Thompson
Ramona Adkinson
E. B. Carrington
Graduation Exercises Set Thursday Night at UG
Union Grove High School holds the 82nd annual graduation Thursday night. Twenty four seniors receive diplomas with Jenene Mackey as valedictorian and Gerald Tucker as salutatorian delivering speeches. Distinctions include Mackey’s 95.77 average and Tucker’s 82.73.
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Union Grove High School
Marshall
Charlie Flowers
Jack Barrow
M. M. Shelton
Garland Ferguson
Jenene Mackey
Gerald Tucker
Jenene
Gerald’s
Jan Berry
Dennis Chafin
Judy Ferguson
Maggie Ferguson
Cindy Gentry
Jerry Hunter
Carolyn Massey
Marilyn Massey
Sherry Melton
Sharon McMillen
Randall Moore
Shirley Pace
Mary Richardson
Kenneth Salter
Marion Shelton
Molly Smith
Gary Speed
Glenda Stevenson
Terry Wacasey
Joe Watkins
David Williams
Kenneth Youngblood
Maintenance Men Banquet Highlighted in Sunday Paper
The Sunday Pictures Page 7 features coverage of a maintenance men banquet with highlights of speakers attendees and photo spread. The article notes the event reflects ongoing appreciation for facility staff and mentions participating organizations and hosts.
Mrs Willie Burt Dies After Illness in Texas
Mrs Willie Burt Jr nee Betty Jean Spencer died Wednesday morning in a Tyler hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services set for Thursday at 4 pm at First United Methodist Church with Rev James Brannen officiating. Burial in Gladewater Memorial Park. Survived by husband of 500 Meastang Drive and daughter Nita Burt of Dallas, sister Mrs W C Watson and nieces Mrs Donald Audas and Mrs George Black of Gladewater. Born June 24 1923 in Commerce Ohio she was a member of the Methodist Church and Gladewater Garden Club.
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Willie Burt, Jr
Betty Jean Spencer
Tyler Hospital
First United Methodist Church
James Brannen
Gladewater Memorial Park
Burt
Dallas
Meastang Drive
Nita Burt
W. C. Watson
City
Donald Audas
George Black
Gladewater
Commerce
Ohlo
Methodist Church
Gladewater Garden Club
Gladewater Kindergarten Registration Deadline and Details
Kindergarten enrollment for the 1970-71 year has a July 15 deadline. Residency in the Gladewater district and age 5 by September 1 are required, with a birth certificate and immunization record. pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Homeroom classes cap at 28 pupils. late registrants may face a waiting list. Pre-register at the Gay Avenue school office 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday.
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Gladewater
Gay Avenue
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Barker Hale
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Church of Christ Bulletin
Jewell Fleet
Estell Bowden
Lola Mae Horn
Ruby Pyle
Jana Brink
Doris Smith
Jewell Dean Kirby
Jo Delle Horne
Jean Marie Johnson
Edwin Teasley
Maurice Hightower
Eugene Roberts
Betty Ruth Ricks
Wendyl Joe McAfee
Gene Edward Beavers
Thomasevene Johnston
Thomas Mackey
Nelda Baird
Donald Stringer
Fred Thompson
Freddie Lee Craver
Doxology
Benediction Lutkin
Ceremonies
Russell Abercrombie
America
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Nancy Phillips
Walter Henry
Board of Education
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Iha
Gail Bortzfield
Terry James Boykin
Deborah Ellaine Brannen
Carroll Wayne Brumley
Joe Randal Burney
Richard Carl Carrington
Roger Guy Cary
Charles Terry Clayton
Louie Sidney Clinnard
Angenetta Cole
Charles Andrew Coleman
Barbara Gail Cooper
Robert Wayne Copeland
James Weldon Cowan
James Edward Crittenden
Linda Gayle Crump
Sarah Ann Cuba
George Cuthbertson
Deborah Jane Daniel
Steven Allen Davidson
Martha Sue Davis
Darnell Dearson
Nancy Jo Dee
Willie Burt
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