Gladewater Centennial book needs every local to help
Community calls for residents involved in Gladewater's first hundred years to contribute stories. Centennial organizers urge participation for a commemorative history to press this month, with page sponsorships priced at 100, 65, and 35 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladewater
Texas and Pacific Railway
Theffittle Red Hen
Gladewater Public Library
Chamber of Commerce
Housing Authority
South Inter
Mildred Barker
Centennial Corporation
Ford Accepts Local Pastorate in Gladewater
The Rev Billy M Ford has accepted the call of the Church of the Nazarene and will arrive in Gladewater to begin pastoral duties with his first sermon set for Sunday morning June 3. Born in Lufkin, Ford is a Lufkin High School alumnus with a BA from Stephen F Austin State University and studies at Texas A and M and the University of Oklahoma. He was reared in the Nazarene church. his mother Florence Mantooth Ford helped found the denomination. He embraced the Abundant Life message after a 1943 revival and has long held a dual calling to teach and preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy M. Ford
Church of the Nazarene
Gladewater
Ford
Bro. Ford
Lufkin
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches
Texas A & M
University of Oklahoma
Florence Mantooth Ford
Centennial headquarters to open officially Friday
Centennial backers announce the West Pacific headquarters will open at 10 30 a m Friday with Lindley Beckworth cutting the ribbon Beckworth a former US Representative State Senator and State Representative will be honored by the ceremony Roy Johnson of the Chamber of Commerce will preside Media from Gladewater Longview Tyler Kilgore Big and Gilmer will attend KTAL KTBS KLTY TV and KEES radio will cover the event The program includes a Centennial song by Ken Bennett and remarks by Mayor C G Johnston and church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Ferguson
Gladewater Centennial Corporation
West Pacific
Lindley Beckworth
Roy Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Beckworth
Gladewater
US Congress
Washington, D. C
Longview
Tyler
Kilgore
Big and
Gilmer
KTAL
KTBS
KLTY
KEES
Ken Bennett
Gladewater High School
C. G. Johnston
Lions Conventions Set for Longview State and District Meetings
Lions from across Texas gather in Longview June 1 to 3 for State and District 2 X2 conventions with Contessa Inn as headquarters. Gladewater District Governor 2 X2 will preside. notable speakers include Governor Dolph Briscoe and Harry J. Aslan. Queens are chosen. Miss Melissa Stevens and Miss Kate Kutch appear among delegates. Pre convention events include registration, Friendship Hour, model luncheon, and district sessions with musical entertainment by White Oak Roughneck Band.
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Longview
Contessa Inn
Gladewater
Dolph Briscoe
Harry J. Aslan
Kingsbury
California
International
Gladewater Lions Club
Melissa Stevens
Lloyd Stevens
White Oak Lions Club
Kate Kutch
George Kutch
Ray Plumpus
Schlitz
Paris Lions Club
R. A
Lip) Lipscomb
Cace’s
White Oak Roughneck Band
Ronnie Ferguson
Prizes Offered for Gladewater Rodeo Week Parade
Mrs. Jo Wiley of the Gladewater Chamber of Commerce announced prizes for the rodeo parade on Wednesday June 13. Awards include three float prizes, two window decorating prizes, and 17 prizes for individuals and mounts. A horse guessing contest offers 75 50 and 25 dollars. Sponsors include Arrow Package Store B R s Steak House and other local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Wiley
Gladewater Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce and
Gladewater Roundup Association
Gladewater
Arrow Package Store
B. R.'s Steak House
Betty's Blossom Shoppe
Brookshire’s Food
Ben Franklin
Cannon Saddlery
City Cleaners and Laundry
Cleo’s
Drive Inn
Davidson Ford Sales
Dairy Queen
Ford Office
Briscoe visit caps Mineola centennial events
Mineola capped its 100th birthday with a governors luncheon at the high school and an 80 float parade led by Gov. Dolph Briscoe. A time capsule was buried at Mineola High School as the city marked its founding in 1873 and ties to rail history. Mark White stood in for the governor at the luncheon due to legislative duties.
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Mineola
Dolph Briscoe
Mineola High School
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Gladewater
Texas
Briscoe
Tyler
Pounds Field
Mark White
White
Henderson
Houston
Guy
Claude Lane
Lilly Sales of
Summer p e program moved to Broadway
The summer physical education program for all students will be held at the Broadway School gym due to water repairs at Middle School. Registration runs at Middle School until 10 a.m. Thursday or at Broadway Monday at 9 a.m. Mrs Ninnie Brewer will supervise with bus transport to the Middle School pool for swimming each morning. Buddy LaPrade will be lifeguard. The event includes notes on the city’s rail-centered history and Mineola centennial celebration with floats from Providence Belles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway School
Broadway
Ninnie Brewer
Buddy LaPrade
Prayer Reflection from Luke 18 11 Model for Our Lives
The brief devotion centers on the Pharisee's prayer and asks divine help to imitate Jesus as the standard for daily living. It emphasizes humility, gratitude, and the need for grace in personal conduct.
Gladewater High School seniors earn 25 scholarships
Twenty five Gladewater High School graduates receive scholarships at commencement in the high school auditorium. Notable awards include Jimmy Lee Crummen valedictorian with a Texas state college scholarship. Sharon Blear salutatorian with a Texas Council grant. and many others from local clubs and organizations such as the Gladewater Band Parents Club the Lions Club the Rotary Club and the Choral Parents Club with amounts ranging from 75 to 500 dollars.
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Gladewater High School
Jimmy Lee Mee- Crummen
Texas
Texas Council of Church Related Colleges
Sharon Blear
Joe Dale Moughan
Three Arts Club of
Gladewater
D'Ivy Allen
The
Future Homemakers of America
Brenda Attaway
Rhonda Blackmon
Gladewater High School Library Club
Mary Ann Burney
Lawgnett Cannon
Epsilon Zeta Omega
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Longview
Teresa Cumbie
Barbara Lee Davis
Sheila Ann Davis
Hopson-Milner
James Edwards, Jr
Steven Elrod
Gladewater Lions Club
William Hardman
Gladewater Rotary Club
Charles Hawley
Gladewater Choral Parents Club
Regina Hawley
Jarvis Christian College
RRC Allows T and P to Dismantle Gladewater Depot
The Texas Railroad Commission signed by Chairman Jim Langdon and Commissioner Byron Tunnell orders the Texas & Pacific Railroad to dismantle the Gladewater depot and discontinue its agency making Gladewater a non agency station. The order cites the May 25 application filed in Austin and notes no opposition after due notice. The depot is noted as a downtown landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad Commission
Jim C. Langdon
Byron Tunnell
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Gladewater
Austin
Commission
Transportation Division
City Taxpayers Reminded on Early Payment Discount
City property taxpayers have until June 1 to claim a 2 percent discount for early payment per City Manager John R. Marshall. For the next two months those not claiming the discount pay the regular amount. starting August 1 penalties and interest apply. After July 31 penalties and interest run at six percent per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Marshall
Lindsey couple to mark 65th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs E E Lindsey of 803 W Pacific will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Thursday May 31. The couple enjoyed a family outing to the John Reeves farm with fishing and a picnic lunch. Mrs Lindsey recently broke her wrist but is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Lindsey
John Reeves
Lindsey's
W. Pacific
Lindsey
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Mark Mills
Scott Nichols
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Neal Clark
Nancy Waters
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