Punt Pass and Kick Day Proclaimed in Gladewater
Mayor I. O. G. Johnston proclaims September 29 as Punt Pass and Kick Day in Gladewater Texas. The effort is a partnership with the Kiwanis Club Davidson Ford Sales Ford Dealers of America and the National Football League to promote youth fitness for ages eight to thirteen through a supervised Punt Pass and Kick program.
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Council On
Kiwanis Club
Gladewater
Davidson Ford Sales
Ford Dealers of America
National Football League
I. O. G. Johnston
Texas
Penney retirements mark end of era at Gladewater store
Eddie Nelson and longtime saleslady Miss Clifford Ford retire from the J C Penney store in Gladewater after 16 and 29 years of service respectively. Both are active in the community and church, with Nelson highlighting future plans of travel golf and continued participation as a Rotary senior member. Ford, a Gladewater native, emphasizes customer relations and church teaching commitments as her next chapter begins.
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Nelsons
Eddie
Chamber of Commerce
First United Methodist Church
Rotary
Penney
Gladewater
J. C. Penney
Eddie Nelson
Miss Clifford
Chip) Ford
Miss Ford
Penney’s
Friendship Baptist Church
First Berkshire County Fair Began in Pittsfield 1811
The Berkshire County Fair traces its origins to 1811 when it was established in Pittsfield Massachusetts as the First Fair for the county. The event marked the start of a longstanding regional agricultural showcase.
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Pittsfield
Massachusetts
Berkshire County
Hospital mulls TV service and set purchases for patient rooms
Administrator told to pursue expanded television service for patients as Beasley TV contract nears expiration. Hospital may buy 66 sets for 1 dollar each and seek maintenance plans. October report on service planned. building committee to review options. Christmas dinner date to be announced. utilization review and infection control by-laws amendments approved.
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Beasley TV
Fred Lott
Wagner
Mayer
Town muses over leadership and library needs in Swamp City
The writer recalls a friend’s critique of last week’s column and defends community effort in Swamp City. He praises chamber quarters, a county building offered for $1, and a new library funded by Mrs. Lee and others, urging more volumes and better reference works for serious researchers.
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Swamp City
Kansas
Gladewater
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Ellen Bauman
Shepperd Texana
Caff
Harvard Dictionary of Music
Baker
Anthony Trollope
Need for doctors outlined for Lions in Gladewater
Bill Wagner administrator for Municipal Hospital urged Lions to help attract new physicians to Gladewater. Introduced by Jack Phillips, Wagner outlined ongoing efforts to lure doctors and noted the need is increasing.
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Municipal Hospital
Bill Wagner
Lions Club
Jack Phillips
Wagner
Gladewater
Readers praises Gladewater history and local efforts
A Gladewater Mirror reader from Gibbsboro expresses appreciation for a Gladewater history, noting personal ties and the value of saved memorabilia. The letter highlights the town’s medical needs, hospital impact, and Lions Club efforts to attract physicians with a multi sub committee plan to study resources, reasons physicians choose the area, and final negotiations.
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Wagner
Mason rites held Friday for Truman Mason
Funeral services for Truman Mason 70 of White Oak were held Friday at 2 p.m. in Malcolm Stone Funeral Chapel with Rev Bill Voss. Burial followed in White Oak Cemetery. Mason died Thursday at 1:30 a.m. in a Longview hospital. Born Sept 13 1903 in Comanche he lived in the Gladewater area 42 years and was a Mobile Oil Co. retiree and a Mason. Survived by wife Jewell three daughters a brother two sisters six grandsons and two great grandchildren. Masonic pallbearers served.
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Truman Mason
White Oak
Malcolm Stone
Bill Voss
White Oak Cemetery
Mason
Longview
Comanche
Texas
Gladewater
Mobile Oil Co
Billie Jean King tops Riggs in famed showmatch
A lavish spectacle at the Astrodome showcased Billie Jean King defeating Bobby Riggs in straight sets. The fight over gender roles drew massive crowds and publicity, highlighting the rise of women in sports while Riggs was portrayed as a fading challenger.
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Billie Jean King
Astrodome
Bobby Riggs
Ms. King
Biggs
Riggs
King
Billie Jean
Womens’ Liberation Movement
Howard Cosell
Frank Gifford
Mother’s house misadventures and a painter’s view
A narrator recalls chaotic home repairs at his mother’s house with messy plaster work, peeling paint, and faulty plumbing. He intercuts with reflections on painting trees and barns, noting odd moments with workers and a stubborn sense of humor amid ongoing renovations.
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King
Elrod
Harriett
Prayer of Gratitude for spontaneous praise and devotion
A short prayer thanks God for those who spontaneously praise His name and asks that their enthusiasm advance the work of His kingdom. The prayer closes in Jesus name. Amen.
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Jesus
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Nelson
Penney Company
Creta
Atlantic
Iowa
Gladewater Mirror
Gladewater Publishing Company
Glade Avenue
Dean Street
Gregg County
Mugwump
Kat
ONSCL
Edgehill Road
Gibbsboro
N.J
Gladewater, Texas
W. M. Stokes
Della Stokes
Mahaffey
Kenneth Roberts
Dallas
Winona
Gilmer
Big Sandy
Istill
Lions
Western
Europe
Fredalene Clark
Mary Grace
Kilgore
Fanny Fabble
Gyle
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