White Oak Texan newspaper launches for East Texas city
Gladewater Mirror executives announce the White Oak Texan will debut this week as a separate weekly tabloid serving White Oak Texas. Jerry Kates named Editor, offices in White Oak, publication begins November 27 due to Thanksgiving. The Texan will cover local Gregg County news with independent conservative editorial policy and broader White Oak focus.
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Gladewater Mirror
White Oak
Texas
East Texas
The
White Oak Texan
Mirror
Jerry Kates
Texan
White Oak Food Store
White Oak Rd
Kates
Gregg County
Neal Clark
Gladewater
Clark
Gladewater notices and holiday event plans announced
Gladewater Chamber of Commerce meeting set for Monday at noon at Don's Restaurant with President Ernest Martin urging attendance. Baylor Hospital patient William G. Allen requests cards. fund raiser sells Watkins vanilla and pepper via GHS choir members. Christmas Home Lighting Contest offers cash prizes. entry deadline December 18 with entry forms available in The Mirror.
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Gladewater Chamber of Commerce
Don’s
Ernest Martin
GHS
Swepco
Garden Club
John Yates
Rt. 1
Winona
Tex
Chamber of Commerce
Gladewater
Prayer And Temple Visit Highlight Longview News
A Junior High class from First Methodist visited Temple Emanu El in Longview where Rabbi Charles Martinband met the group before services. Teachers Mrs. Herman Williams Mrs. Vaughn Jackson and Wilson Godfrey lead a Jewish studies program. The Swearingen family looks forward to a rare midweek family gathering. Gladewater schools dismiss early for Thanksgiving holidays and resume Monday morning.
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First Methodist
Temple Emanu-El
Longview
Charles Martinband
Herman Williams
Vaughn Jackson
Wilson Godfrey
Gladewater
Council Encouraged at Response to Revenue Bond Election
City officials voiced optimism about citizen reaction to the December 10 revenue bond vote. City manager Bill Langford said many residents favor the bond and support necessary sewer system improvements. Councilman Curtis Bright noted supporters see the upgrades as long overdue.
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Bill Langford
Curtis Bright
Ernest Martin
Pete McKain
Gladewater
McKain
Langford
Roden Lane
Mirror
Wilson Godfrey
Charles McChesney
United Fund Goals Highlight Community Drive Shortfall
The United Fund shows a shortfall despite divisional donations from Civic & Social Garden Club and multiple businesses and individuals. Total Friday contributions reach 12 308 25 while bond election timing prompts sewer rate increases to fund sanitation upgrades. Council members urge action, with Pete McKain calling the vote pivotal for Gladewater’s future.
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United Fund
Civic & Social
The
Garden Club
B. C. Duncan
V. G. Pritchett
J. F. Shepperd
F. E. Hill
LeRoy van Wormer
C. B. Johnston
R. Caldwell
J, E. G. Craig
Hart Clinic & Hospital
Walker Well Service
Beavers Motors
Shamrock Cafe
the Bottle Shop
Cannon’s Quickie
Bill Sargeant
Charles J. Williams
Billie Audas
J. A. Browning
S&w
Charles Puckett
Chris Hilton
Shipp’s Marine Service
Virgil Wallace
W. D. Faison
Axie’s
Doss Hunt Garage
Gladewater
Tom Sawyer’s
A&m
Woodward House Moving
W. Quitman Beauty Shop
Hadaway gets five year term for murder without malice
Jerry Hadaway, 18, former Gladewater High student, is sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary after a six and six jury found him guilty of murder without malice in the 1967 killings of his mother father and grandfather. The verdict came after eight hours of deliberation. The defense asked for the maximum term. The trial highlighted mental health testimony and framed the killings as a single act. The presiding judge was Looney Lindsey of the 5th District.
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Jerry Hadaway
Gladewater High School
State Penitentiary
Hadaway
Garrison
Dorothy Hadaway
Dale Hadaway
Ernest Hadaway
Pritchett
Looney Lindsey
Upshur
Wood
W. A. McClain
Pauline Bishop
Nolen
Mirror Plans Special Holiday Recipe Section
The Mirror will publish a new holiday recipe section edited by Fred alene Clark featuring favorite recipes from Gladewater and other places. The special will debut at Christmastime this year with a wide array of seasonal dishes.
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Mirror Plans
the Mirror
Fredalene Clark
Mirror
Gladewater
The
Pritchett Water Supply Progress Near Upshur County Preparations
The Pritchett Water Supply Corporation advances its project northwest of Gladewater to serve Pritchett Mings Chapel Elam Springs Pleasant Grove Suffolk Center Point and possibly Latch. About 150 families are signed as feasible with a steering committee contacting remaining households as work continues.
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Pritchett Water Supply Corporation
Gladewater
Upshur County
Pritchett
Mings Chapel
Elam Springs
Pleasant Grove
Suffolk
Center Point
Latch
White Oak Roughnecks to face Paul Pewitt in Longview clash
White Oak Roughnecks, who beat Timpson 18 7 in Marshall, meet Paul Pewitt Brahmas in Longview at Lobo Stadium Friday November 29. Kickoff is 7 30 p m. The winner of District 19 A faces District 17 A champ after their 29 0 bi district win over Mahanks Panthers.
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White Oak
Roughnecks
Timpson
Bears
Marshall
Paul Pewitt
Brahmas
Longview
Lobo
Necks
Mahanks
Panthers
East Texas
Gay Ave School Opens Open House Tuesday Night
Open House at Gay Ave elementary School will be held Tuesday evening November 26 with a PTA meeting at 7 p.m. in the auditorium followed by films in the gym to help parents attend both events.
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Gay Avenue
Prin
Auatorium
Jackie Vance
PTA
Gay
Ambush on Bomb Casing Truck Near Lone Star Plant
A truck carrying bomb casings from Lone Star Steel was ambushed near farm road 557 and U S Highway 259. Deputies and Texas Rangers found pencil sized holes in the cab. the driver was lightly hit by a ricochet. Shots originated from Cypress Creek river bottom, and lawmen hunted for hours.
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Lone Star
Lone Star Steel Company
U. S
Cypress Creek
Highway 259
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Baylor
Mirror Central
Samuel
M. D. Swearingen
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Molly
Pat
Robert McCleskey
McCleskey
Austin and
Mike Swearingen
California
Penn Station
Newark
N.J
F. L
Tiny’ Garrison
J. O. Duncan
Lowell Holt
Jim Flynt
Jim Pickett
Pritchett Water Supply Corp
Bulletin
Gay Ave
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