Sweet Adelines seek women to sing in Longview chapter
Mary Morris promotes the Longview Sweet Adelines chapter inviting women 18 and older to join the group. The chapter meets Mondays at Founders Christian Church and aims to add at least 20 new members for a planned spring show. Members sing a capella in various programs and donate for their nonprofit activities. Betty Drake is contact at 757-2027.
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Mary Morris
Mirror
Long View
Sweet Adelines
Longview
Mary
Aong
Gladewater
Adeline
Founders Christian Church
McCann Rd
Longview Group
Betty Drake
Sweet Adeline
Convert Porch Into Year Round Room
Expansion of single family homes drives 1975 spending rise as energy conservation blends with porch enclosure. Transforming an open porch into a sunlit, insulated year round space uses wood frame doors and windows, baseboard heat, and weather stripping for efficiency. Local suppliers offer suitable options and sizes.
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US Department of Commerce
Chamber discusses NETHSA headquarters in Region 7
The Northeast Texas Health Systems Agency designated Marshall as temporary HQ and Region 7 has confirmed NETHSA. Gladewater seeks permanent HQ status citing central location on major highways. Chamber members stress need for housing for staff and a full time manager. Sumpter Reed’s resignation as chamber manager remains open.
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Northeast Texas Health Systems Agency, Inc
Marshall
Nethsa
HSA
Belgiano
Gladewater
Tony N. Williams
Earp
Chamber
Sumpter Reed
Bears Battle Gladewater In Veer Off At Bear Stadium
Bears and Bruins meet in a poised non league clash at Bear Stadium with both teams using the veer offense. Despite size gaps the rivals are evenly matched and bring strong passing games and solid mental toughness. Kickoff at 8 p.m.
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Gladewater
Bruins
Bear Stadium
School board reviews programs and funding shifts
The board discussed the stalled folding wall in the school and the district math offerings. Supt. Johnson reported 70 percent completion of the new vocational agriculture building, outlined the Title I program with five resource persons and seven aides and an $80 656 budget, and noted the middle school compensatory math program with one resource person and two aides at $21 612. A five year budget comparison showed rising local funding as state support remains limited. He warned that the state must provide more money for future needs.
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Setzler
Supt. Johnson
Vocational Agriculture
Supt
O. G. Johnston
Johnson
Haworth Promoted to Pasadena Post at Ambassador College
Haworth, 6 years as public relations officer at Ambassador College Big Sandy, is transferred to Pasadena to serve as community relations director for Ambassador College Pasadena and the Ambassador International Cultural Foundation. The move follows a farewell cocktail dinner and notes his work linking the college with East Texas communities.
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Big Sandy
Bob Haworth
Ambassador College
Pasadena
Calif
Ambassador International Cultural Foundation
AICF
Bob
Dale Schurter
Sandy
Holly
Ronald Kelly
Haworth
California
Gladewater
Longview
Tyler
Hawkins
Greenville
Austin
Dallas
Bricket Wood
England
Adventurous Norse Explorer Amundsen from Arctic Quest
Roald Amundsen, a famed Norwegian explorer, planned a December voyage toward the North Pole before learning Adm. Peary reached it first. He steered the Fram south, hauling provisions for two years. Amundsen died in 1928 during a search in the Arctic wastes for a lost companion.
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Worth Pole
Adm. Peary
Amundsen
Arctic
Top Teens Organizing Meeting In Saunders Street Home
A Top Teen organization and information meeting will be held at 5 P.M. Sunday September 19 at the home of Mrs. H J Wedgeworth 219 Saunders Street. Top Teens is open to youths aged 13 to 19 and offers varied projects for all participants.
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H. J. Wedgeworth
Saunders Street
Texas job talk on rising demand for education and training
Harold K. Dudley of the Texas Employment Commission predicts demand for education and training will rise through the next decade as jobs demand higher skill levels. He cites technology, complex organizations, energy, environment, and professions as drivers, urging continued emphasis on college and vocational prep.
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Harold K. Dudley
Texas Employment Commission
Austin
Dudley
Carreer
TEC
AARP hears on Social Security plan in Longview program
Members of the AARP heard an informative program on the Supplementary Retirement Income plan introduced in 1974 for Social Security recipients. Speaker Westmoreland from the SS office in Longview led the talk, introduced by program chairman W. L. Simmons, at the Ellen Bauman Senior Citizens Center.
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AARP
American Association of Retired Persons
Mr. Westmoreland
Longview
W. L. Simmons
Ellen
Esther Smith
Geneva Stevens
Eureka Springs
Ark
Glade student named KKDA news anchor in Dallas
Willis Ervin Johnson of Gladewater is named news anchorman for KKDA in Dallas for the 10 am to 3 pm slot. A 1972 Gladewater High School graduate, he earned a BS in broadcast journalism from East Texas State University and plans a master's in business management. He attends Red Oak Baptist Church in Longview.
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Dallas
Willis Ervin Johnson
Ruby Johnson
J.E. Johnson
Gladewater
KKDA
Johnson
Weldon School
Dallas-Ft. Worth
East Texas State University
Commerce
Texas
ETSU
Red Oak Baptist Church
Longview
Progress Improved by Humility In Public Discourse
A reflective quote attributed to J.G. Holland condemns pride of opinion as the primary obstacle to progress and praises open mindedness as the foundation of wise public discourse.
The Ongoing Deodorant Debate and the Ozone
A satirical column argues over deodorant sprays linked to ozone depletion. It parodies political stakes, cites scientists warning of skin radiation risks, and imagines candidates Carter and Ford taking positions on deodorant use and its broader social impact.
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U. S
Carter
Ford
U.S
United Nations
Autumn Football Returns and Global Notes From Travel Memoir
The writer muses on summer fading and football season, Nebraska hype, and an upset loss. She previews Gladewater’s festival, vows to scrutinize the event, and plans thriftiness. A parliamentarian victory favors inclusive language, plus memories of Paris, a tour guide Enzo, and European life.
Hutchinson Wins Texas GOP Lead at State Convention
Hutchinson defeated Ray Barnhart 36 to 33 to take control of the Texas Republican Party at the state convention. Juanita Broyles and Dr. Gene Hightower named to the State Republican Executive Committee. Walter Judge won Smith County for the largest GOP vote increase, with a 1600 percent rise in the county's GOP votes over two years. Salt historically valued highly, with 12th century traders exchange with gold per National Geographic.
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Austin
Ray Hutchinson
Ray Barnhart
Reagan
Juanita Broyles
Smith County
Gene Hightower
van Zandt County
Walter Judge
Mineola
Gladewater Mirror Subscription Rates and consolidation note
The Gladewater Mirror lists home delivery and mail rates for Texas and out-of-state subscribers. It states prices per month six months and year and notes consolidation with The Gladewater Times-Tribune on November 28, 1949 and The White Oak Texan on June 1, 1969.
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Mirror
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gladewater
Gregg County
Texas
Gladewater Times-Tribune
White Oak Texan
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