Big Sandy Dismisses Police Reserve Unit in Council Vote
Six member city council voted 3 2 to dismiss the 10 member reserve unit from Big Sandy police duties amid complaints and a late update from officials. Mayor Linzy Bowie did not vote. Reservists claim dismissal lacks explanation and may pursue the state AG.
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Big Sandy
Linzy Bowie
Gladewater
Wayne Davis
Davis
Odell Hobbs
the Mirror
Hobbs
Bowie
James DeCair
Richard Lingle
Lingle
DeCair
James
Bo’ Patterson
Hawkins Journal
Torch of Learning Award Presented to Sir John Pope-Hennessy
The American Friends of the Hebrew University awarded Sir John Pope-Hennessy director of the British Museum and former Victoria and Albert Museum head the Torch of Learning Award in New York. The honor highlights his contributions to museum leadership and scholarship.
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Torch OF Learning New York
American Friends of the Hebrew University
Torch of Learning
Sir John Pope-Hennessy
British Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
Airport project moves to second phase bids eyed
Bedford offices host City Manager Tony Williams and Finance Director Rick Kuehler with Knowlton-English-Flowers engineers and FAA officials. First phase nearly done with a 200 day contract and costs under initial estimates. Final FAA inspection set for Friday weather permitting. Second phase to pave 3400 foot runway install electrical gear VASI lighting and markings. Williams expects bids soon for the final phase.
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Tony N. Williams
Rick Kuehler
Bedford
Knowlton-English
Briscoe to Visit Gladewater and Kilgore
Gov Dolph Briscoe plans a Gladewater stop Tuesday Nov 8 from 3 30 to 4 30 p m at Cleo's Restaurant to greet residents. He will then dedicate the new Laird School in Kilgore at 7 p m that evening.
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Dolph Briscoe
Gladewater
E. A. Martin
Cleo
Rites Pending for Mrs Garton in Gladewater
Funeral services for 75 year old Ruby Garton a longtime Gladewater resident linger as Malcolm Stone Funeral Home handles plans. She died Wednesday in a local hospital after a lengthy illness. She belonged to the First Christian Church and George Martin American Legion Auxiliary.
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Ruby Garton
Gladewater
Malcolm Stone
Prayer for sight beyond riches and miracles
A devotional fragment asks for spiritual sight beyond material wealth. The speaker seeks gratitude for world miracles and ends with a Christ centered prayer.
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Christ
Bears’ title dreams hinge on Friday showdown
The Bears doubled Whitehouse 42 22 in a key district win behind QB Larry Lockett and standout runs by Michael Gunter. Mineola’s Tim Rushing and Dwight Thomas pace the Jackets as they prepare for a must-win visit to face Gladewater while West Rusk looms.
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Bears
Whitehouse
Larry Lockett
Michael Gunter
Todd Clifton
Gary Dougan
Wildcats
Gladewater
Charles Gordon
Mike Byrd
West Rusk
Raiders
Yellow Jackets
Jackets
Murphy
Tim Rushing
Dwight Thomas
Rushing
Thomas
Loyd Johnson
Dean Ferguson
Scott Perry
Pat Green
Mark Thompson
Brian Wilson
Johnson
Malford Tennyson
Clint Shields
Steve Brooke
Harold Moore
John Gardner
Raider
Christmas Parade Set for December Fifth at 4 30 P M
Chamber of Commerce president Buzz Long announced the annual Christmas parade will be held Monday December 5 at 4 30 p m The Kiwanis Club will oversee arrangements and Kilgore College Rangerettes will appear Newly hired chamber manager Jess Turner spoke at the luncheon marking his first day in the role Royce Ford said the chamber ad in the East Texas Vacation Guide is done and Mike Ogg will attend a Mt Pleasant meeting later this week.
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Buzz Long
Kiwanis Club
Kilgore College
Long
Jess Turner
Chamber
Turner
Tyler
Royce Ford
East Texas
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Mike Ogg
Mt. Pleasant
East Texas Gulf Highway Association
Gladewater
Des Moines
Iowa
Jack Finley
Texas Highway Commission
Austin
B. P. Dake
Bear Baseball Park
Union Grove Booster Club Plans Cake Decorating Class
The Union Grove Booster Club will sponsor a cake decorating class taught by Mrs. Donna Harrison to fund athletic equipment. Classes target Saturday mornings and Monday nights with $5 student and $10 adult fees. For details contact Mrs. Harrison at 845-2848.
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Union Grove Booster Club
Donna Harrison
United Way Honor Roll Pledges Reach for Fund Goal
The United Fund honor roll lists pledges totaling 2 490 toward a 15 500 goal. Mrs Norma Barrow is appointed chairman of the Sabine House-To-House drive with many donations from individuals and groups including garden and study clubs, fraternal organizations, and local businesses.
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Norma Barrow
Ethel Wellborn
Emma Sue Bennett
H. C. Smith
Elbert Lee Higgins
J. A. Williams
John
Ruth Gwynn
W. G. Coleman
Wm. E. Boyd
Gladewater Garden Club
Beta Sigma Phi
Lambit Xi
Caleth Study Club
Three Arts Club
Harold R. Wells
Fern Schnopskie
Pauline Merritt
E. D. Dillard
J. R. York
C. C. Porter
E. W. Pollard
Lela F. McGowan
Fred C. Watkins
O. C. Brown
V. C. High
Jerry Watson
Sue Watts
UpTown
Leta Harrell
Orpha Castleberry
Ruth Whitter
Daniels
Robert S. Daniels
Birdie Robinson
Mayme Cradduck
T. T. Stevenson
Eloyse Bruce
R. Tucker
Billie Audas
Stella Olivier
Pearlie Johnson
Margaret Shepperd
Sylvia Whitlock
Tony Williams
Dewey Geddie
Wanda Odom
Mariana Reynolds
Robin Sowders
Wildcat Mike Byrd Shows Resilience After Injury
Mike Byrd, Whitehouse Wildcats player, suffered a ruptured liver in Friday night clash with the Gladewater Bears. He underwent emergency surgery, is in intensive care, and has begun sitting up and walking with visitors restricted. Bear coach Jack Murphy spoke by phone, reporting Byrd in good spirits.
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Mike Byrd
Whitehouse
Gladewater Bears
Whitehouse Wildcats
Gladewater
Mike
Jack Murphy
Murphy
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