Soil conservation awards announced at Upshur Gregg district banquet
Ten individuals and groups received honors at the Upshur Gregg Soil and Water Conservation District banquet at Ambassador College. A Zone 5 director was elected by acclamation to replace the late Leon Presnell. Jake Dupree of Gilmer won. Recipients included Arthur Williams Outstanding Teacher Angela Williams essay winner Charles Sobey Outstanding Farmer and several FFA chapters recognized for various contests.
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Upshur- Gregg Soil & Water Conservation District
Charles Sobey
Gladewater
Bill Callaway
Gilmer Ffa
David McQueen
Jim Baird
Big
Upshur- Gregg Soil and Water Conservation District
Ambassador College
Zone 5
Leon Presnell
Gilmer
Jake Dupree
Dupree
Arthur Williams
Angela Williams
Union Hill Ffa
J. B. Cook
Big Sandy Ffa
Osler Hutson
New Diana Ffa
Woodland Clinic
Elmer Laschinger
James Miller
Jerry Lucy
Longview
Don Deakins
Worldwide Church of God
Board of
Texas
Stewarts to Celebrate Golden Anniversary in 50 Years
Marc and Louise Stewart mark fifty years since their 1935 Morgan Texas wedding. A reception in Jeter Hall at First United Methodist Church will honor them, with grandchildren Emily and Eric assisting.
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Marc
Louise Stewart
Jeter Hall
First United Methodist Church
Morgan
Texas
Valley Mills
Chilton
Stewart
Exxon
Gladewater
Exxon Pipe Line Co
United Methodist Church
WSCS
Bryan
Longview
Emily
Eric
Funeral rites held Tuesday for Sonny Lacy
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Malcolm Stone Funeral Chapel for Calvert Allen Sonny Lacy 38 who died Sunday morning after a brief illness. Rev J A Allen officiated with burial in West Mountain Cemetery. Survivors include widow Myra of Gladewater one son Calvert Allen Lacy Jr San Jose California two daughters Linn Lacy also of San Jose a step son Duce Charles and two step daughters Debbie and Marlene Charles all of Gladewater. Three brothers Earl Chuck and Gerald Lacy and sisters Betty Rhinehart Lynda Toller. Pallbearers listed.
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Malcolm Stone
Calvert Allen
Sonny) Lacy
J. A. Allen
West Mountain Cemetery
Mr. Lacy
Longview
Myra
Gladewater
Calvert Allen Lacy Jr
San Jose
Billy Applegate
Bob Weiden
David Jones
Don Porter
Johnny Marlow
Donald Dunn
Joe Busby
Jimmie Stevenson
Bear Stadium Reserved Seating Rules and Anniversary Wishes
A note reminds football fans reserved seating in sections T through X at Bear Stadium is for ticket holders only with general admission at the west stands. School personnel assist seating. Also wishes Clyde and Aline Mainer a 40th wedding anniversary on Oct 6. Giveaways include six kittens and five German Shepherd puppies. call numbers provided. Caleth Study Club resumes Oct 4 at 2 p.m. Daylight Saving Time ends Oct 28 granting an extra hour of sleep.
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Bear Stadium
Clyde
Aline Mainer
Western Auto Store
Prayer for deeds and words that change lives
A devotional reflection asks for heavenly guidance to perform actions and speak words that can transform lives and endure beyond a moment. It emphasizes faith, guidance, and lasting impact through prayer.
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Heavenly Father
Hill services held Monday for Leroy Hill
Funeral services for Leroy Hill 70 were conducted Monday at 2 pm in Malcolm Stone Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Starr officiating. Burial followed at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Longview. He died Saturday at 11 05 after arriving at a local hospital. He was born January 23 1903 in Grant Oklahoma and lived in Gladewater since 1938. He is survived by wife Effie two sons Max Hill and Horace Hill a sister Mrs Margie Brandshaw a brother Dennis Hill and three grandchildren.
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Leroy Hill
Malcolm Stone
Ronnie Starr
White Oak Emmanuel Baptist Church
Lakeview Memorial Gardens
Longview
Mr. Hill
Route 2
Grant
Oklahoma
Gladewater
The
Baptist Church
Vandals Strike Gay Cemetery After Centennial Cleanup
The Gay Cemetery Association offers a $50 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for vandalism at the Phillips Springs Road cemetery this past weekend. B. P. Dake reports overturned grave markers, horse traffic, and tire marks from a vehicle.
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Gay Cemetery Association
Gay Cemetery
Phillips Springs Road
B. P. Dake
Bears face Indians to open district play at Bear Stadium
Gladewater bears surge with three district wins and 89 points for while Jacksonville Indians boast strong defense and veteran depth. Quarterback Dennis King leads the Bears atop District 9AAA as DeKalb game notes two key injuries and new backs Leonard Lott and Ricky Minter step up.
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Jimmy Brown
Gladewater
Bears
DeKalb
Gilmer
Athens
Bruins
Bear Stadium
Jacksonville
Charles Gordon
Stephen Choice
Jack Murphy
Leonard Lott
Ricky Minter
Lott
Register by Friday for November 6 vote
Unregistered voters must register by Friday to participate in the November 6 Texas Constitutional Amendments Election. Voter registration available at the county clerk in Gilmer for Upshur County and Longview for Gregg County. To vote, registration must be 30 days before election day.
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Gilmer
Upshur County
Longview
Gregg County
Texas
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Japan
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Dale Schuster
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Schurter
Soil Conservation Service
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Sonny Lacy
Caleth Study Club
Carson Kennedy
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Dennis King
Moody Creek
Shell Camp Road
Kilgore
James Handy
Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler
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East Miller
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