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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1971
Page
2
An 82-year-old Spearfish crop-dusting pilot retires after 52 years of flying. He cites knee pain and rudder-pedal difficulty, blaming a welfare state for lacking appreciation, while noting he still plans a few more crop dusting jobs before finishing.
Herman W. Land argues parents must treat marijuana use as serious and set firm limits. He warns of dangers including impaired judgment, increased risk of psychosis, and progression to harder drugs, urging clear warnings and consistent discipline. Kilgore New Herald
Larry Edward Canterbury, 27, of Greggton, died Wednesday in Joliet after a glue explosion during a tile saving attempt in a bathroom. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs E L Canterbury his wife Karen two daughters two sisters Mrs Alice Goodman and Mrs Mary Lou Grider and grandmother Mrs Mary Lee Canterbury.
New York readers explore why umbrellas vanish with experts saying memory, mood, and associations influence behavior. Doctors discuss optimism and distrust while noting more young women go without protection in rain and the phenomenon called lost umbrella syndrome.
Kilgore College instructor Barbara Pankhurst was named Texas Business Education Association Teacher of the Year at a Longview luncheon with TSTA. The district plaque advances her to the state contest. she joined Kilgore College in 1965 and teaches shorthand.
Mrs. Pankhurst named Teacher of Year and active in multiple associations. She sponsors the Sten-o-ettes and Kilgore College business club, taught nine years plus a six month stint, and holds leadership roles in TSTA TBEA NB E A and Delta Pi Epsilon.
The proclamation declares October 25 1971 as Poppy Day in Gladewater urging residents to wear memorial poppies and donate to Disabled Veterans and destitute families. Mayor O G Johnston signs the document dated October 1 1971 with City Secretary H I McAfee attesting.
Governor Preston Smith proclaims September through November 1971 as UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN MONTHS in Texas to boost voluntary health welfare and character-building agencies. He notes Texas leads the nation in United Fund activity and cites last year’s $42.3 million raised across over 200 campaigns.
I O G Johnston designates October 24 30 1971 as American Education Week urging citizens to support schools. The proclamation emphasizes learning progress, unity through diverse ideas, and ensuring opportunities for every student to develop talents and goals.
The Licensed Vocational Nurses Association of Texas and State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners announce the twenty second annual state convention in Graveston. The event runs October 25 to 31 1971 during Licensed Vocational Nurses Week.
Communities stage annual celebrations from Frontier Days to Harvest Fairs with days of events. Local businesses mobilize signage and publicity while a queen is crowned from local contestants to symbolize the festival’s pageantry and promotion.
A humorous piece critiques holidays and leisure, proposing FUSS consulting to spark festivals. It details mock events such as Back to Siberia Centennial in Pinsk and Fat Trail Days in Flabslob Texas, ending with a cave singing festival at Meramac Caverns on November 12 drawing 3,500 attendees.
A quirky column shares homely aphorisms and wry musings on life. It muses on America’s gas output, marriage vows, changing manners, long life dreams, youth expectations, nostalgia for milk flavors, and the idea of being broke as a person. It closes with a friendly sign off.
The Gladewater Mirror lists staff roles including Mrs Harry Kates as General Manager and Advertising Director Jack Elrod as News Editor and Fredalene Clark as Women's Editor. The paper is published Thursdays and Sundays and offers mail and home delivery options with rates for Texas and outside Texas.
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