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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1968
Page
2
In a Vicksburg Evening Post led investigation the editor argues bears and other wildlife imitate human greed for freebies. Bears learn to solicit handouts with minimal effort and even consume people’s lunches to stay fed, reflecting misled animal behavior and a careless example set by humans.
Various briefs show Jimmy Green invited to exhibit art at a Japanese festival. Gladewater pledges Kenneth Ray Jordan and Mary Ann Williams join Texas University Greek groups. Buick dealer Williams announced by GM. Citizenship Day honors 400 supermarket managers. Dave Lloyd praised as top Georgia lineman. Maury Spiritus reopening Gladewater store. Annie Neely birthday reunion in Oil City Louisiana. Lt J W Ehl promoted to full lieutenant in Navy Air Corps. Gladewater High Band to perform at State Fair of Texas festival. Thursday Bridge Club meets at Mrs Clyde Mainer’s home.
In a Paul Harvey style critique the piece laments animal mooching at zoos parks and the White House grounds. It notes deer pigeons and other species coercing humans for snacks and warns against relying on handouts and “free feed” resources.
The Gladewater Mirror lists home delivery and mail rates and notes consolidation with The Gladewater Times-Tribune dated November 28, 1949. Rates include 1.00 monthly in Texas, 1.50 outside Texas, with six months and yearly options.
Gladewater Public Library adds diverse titles from mystery to science fiction and biography. William Barrett’s The Wine and the Music sparks attention as he plans to speak at a Dallas luncheon. Margery Wilson’s The Woman You Want to Be guides charm and poise. Black History edited by Melvin Drimmer features Franklin Quarles and Schlesinger Jr. Also new are The Mile Walk by Harry Kemelman Ape Man Spaceman by Stover and Harrison and Faulkner’s Absalom Absalom.
Mrs. Gladys Fletcher teaches fifth grade at Chinle Boarding School near de Chelley Canyon, guiding Navajo students in English and Navajo texts. Her career, spanning decades, reflects the Navajo education effort since treaty promises, with students balancing tradition and schooling amid poverty, ceremonies, and boxy gym routines.
Hawkins projections show Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins likely to hit a record enrollment around six hundred students for the current term. Registrar V C Waddelton notes early tallies align with forecasts, with ten year growth from 220 to potential tripling since then. The institute expands facilities including a federal grant of 901000 for new dormitories under Dr J O Perpener.
A humorous sketch notes football season as fall arrives and lists a series of fictional birds observed at Bear Stadium. The piece describes colorful characters such as the Ulcerated Coach Bird and the Bigmouth Coach Bird and others, all presented as playful, imaginary stadium fauna during Friday night games.
A compact roundup from Washington detailing events and developments this March. Focuses on political moves, policy debates, and key actions shaping the national agenda.
Television images from the 1968 conventions shape voter impressions of Republicans and Democrats. Analysts differ on which party won the moment, while viewers recall unity versus agitation and emotional appeal. A Baltimore quip jokes about Agnew and a bureaucratic turkey market hints at political and economic currents.
Ken Bennett and Buzz Messer led music at the high school as all PTA units met. New teachers across Gay Avenue Broadway and Gladewater High were introduced. Roy Johnson urged parent support for next year’s school changes. District Workshop set for Sept 27 in Sulphur Springs, and state convention for Nov 20-22 in Houston.
Gladewater High School forms a Debate Club under speech teachers Larry Osborne and Faynell Connally. Meetings run Mondays at 7 30 in the Speech Room with an open membership for one week. For 1968 69 the topic is Compulsory national service. Officers named include President Ronnie Reneau and Vice President John Miller.
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