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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1975
Page
2
A reader declares being sick of societal ills and calls for constructive action. The piece emphasizes supporting law enforcement, religion, patriotism, and civic duties, urging participation in elections to restore safety, integrity, and the common good. It argues for work, charity, and voting to improve America.
The Lee Library adds Vladimir Maximov’s The Seven Days of Creation translated from Russian and printed Underground in Russia, tracing a Lashkov family across twentieth century Russia amid revolution and persecution. Also: Elizabeth Cadell’s Home for the Wedding set in Corsham, plus What Your Child Is All About by Murray M. Kappelman and Underachievers by Benjamin Fine, with guidance for parents and teachers. Food Stamp program basics offered for eligible workers and unemployed residents.
The new Briscoe school project spans about two and a half years of construction. It hosts 427 students in grades 9 through 12 and includes 28 classrooms a library an assembly room and multiple shops and work rooms. Air conditioning covers all buildings except the gym and shops. Mayor Mrs Maxine Garrett welcomed the governor and party. School board president Emmett McFarlin accepted a certificate from Gov Briscoe.
The council authorized 2238.73 for the Center to continue its work and heard health officer Dr. Charles B. McKenzie warn of hazards from dilapidated buildings and junk cars that breed vermin and mosquitos. The body approved drafting an ordinance on junked cars, funded bridge and water sewer fees to consultant B L Nelson, and agreed to police equipment via a 75 percent grant. Ambulance fees rise immediately, streets in Sanders lease area renamed, Allen Rich named to airport board, and minerals leased for Lake Gladewater with no wells to be drilled.
Quote from Carl Jung reflecting on self doubt and a growing sense of kinship with all things. This brief item presents the renowned psychiatrist's meditation in compact form.
Eye Opener held a Saturday service in Grand Saline for Fred Tipps with burial at Graham after a Morrison Funeral Chapel ceremony. Tipps had lived in Gladewater in the early 1930s. Mrs. B F Risinger spoke at an AARP meeting. the group gathers Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center for 55 plus members. Baylor Bearbackers plan a caravan from Longview to the Baylor Mississippi game in Waco.
The Gladewater Day Care Center will show three Texas Department of Public Welfare films on child abuse at 7 30 p m Monday September 15 at the First Presbyterian Church corner of Marshall and Cotton Streets. Admission is free and invited audiences include parents and school personnel.
A patient recounts hospital stays shared with family and staff, praising care at the hospital, memories tied to rooms and loved ones, and the relief when tests come back good. The piece ends with gratitude for treatment and the comforts of home over crowded wards.
Gladewater newspaper lists home delivery and mail subscription prices. In Texas rates are 1.25 monthly, 5.00 six months, 8.50 yearly, with outside Texas at 1.50 monthly, 6.00 six months, 10.00 yearly. All subscriptions payable in advance. The paper is consolidated with The Gladewater Times Tribune and The White Oak Texan on specified dates.
A humorous look at America’s Bicentennial with jabs at modern life and imagined 1776 alternatives. The piece blends cultural critique with playful what ifs featuring Paul Revere and George Washington in an anachronistic dialogue.
North Texas State University awarded degrees to 1123 students on August 16. From Gladewater, Patsy A. Blankenship earned a Master of Arts in business education. Bachelor’s degrees went to James E. Crittenden in Administrative Management Glen Dale Lange in Industrial Arts and Michael Lee Williams in Marketing.
City Hospital admitted Mabel Falls Nina Lane Katie Bell Phillips Bessie Mae Miller Johnny Belcher Merle Valentine Walter Griffin for treatment. Discharged: Fredalene Clark Timothy Curry Gloria Robinson Jessie Taylor Emmett Wedgeworth Inez Watson Margaret Flowers Mary Townsend Ella Edwards Harry Showalter Gladys Wright.
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