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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1977
Page
3
Chicago reports on Halloween origins from the Celts and Romans shaping tricks, treats, and costumes. It notes jack o lanterns, fortune lore, and seasonal rites across Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, with modern kids still dressing up and collecting candy while candles glow in pumpkins.
Readied for the St Mark's Episcopal Church bazaar to be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday November 5 in the fellowship hall Proceeds benefit church work Craft items made by men women and children will be sold Sandwiches drinks and goodies will be served Mrs Harold Smith of Gilmer is bazaar chairman The event offers early Christmas shopping options Grandmothers and grandchildren are highlighted as the target shoppers Also included is a note about fossils identified by fossil groups and rocks dating to 1798 discovery by English engineer William Smith
Randall Lewis and Melissa Minshew win Mr. Jr. FTA and Miss Jr. FTA at Hawkins High School chapter events on October 19 with Mitch Niles and Tammie Eaton as runners up. Dayna Kirk presided. Sharon Elkins outlined District VIII Convention plans. November proclaimed Teacher Appreciation Month. a dinner invitation went to Gladewater FTA.
Mr and Mrs Ben Fleenor of Gladewater marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Bauman Senior Citizens Center from 10 30 a m to 3 p m. A noon fish fry and a golden plaque highlighted the event.
The Longview Symphony Guild hosts the third annual Symphony Ball on November 4 at the Jaycee Exhibit Building Gregg County Fairgrounds. Bob Crosby and his Orchestra perform with dancing until 1 am and a champagne breakfast at midnight. Proceeds support the Longview Symphony Orchestra now in its tenth season under Conductor Dr. Jam Snowden. Reservations are $35 per couple or $17.50 per person by mail to P O Box 1825 Longview Texas 75601.
Kilgore Garden Club met at 508 N Main St where Mrs Max Brown spoke on Chrysanthemums. Members heard about mum history and cultivation then planned a Mum Show and future meetings with Halloween themed decorations and cheese and wine tasting events.
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