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Newspaper
Gladewater Mirror
Location
Gladewater, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1976
Page
1
Gladewater Jaycees have worked months to renew a park near Highway 271. Bulldozers welders and rakes cleared years of debris and rusted fixtures. They plan year round access with new playground equipment and space for a ball field. A Jaycee spokesman said the group found the site fenced off with their own pipe posts and are pursuing property claims and proper procedures.
Gladewater may host a new Gilmer depot if plans advance. Obstructions include moving the building in sections to clear 100 crossings and meeting local fire codes near property owner Dwayne Camp.
Gladewater moves forward with rapid construction across the city including commercial buildings, houses, and apartments. New home for Gladewater Federal Savings and Loan to begin. North Main lot leveled. Ike Lidell and Tallent apartment projects nearing brick work and completion. Shell Oil plans a new facility by Oct. 8. vocational agriculture building nearing use. In Washington, a Hugo Black exhibit opens in the Supreme Court with Chief Justice Burger inaugurating the display.
The Gladewater hospital sees nine registered nurses resign, including the director of nurses with 25 years on the post. Six resignations occurred this week amid dispute over an instruction to obtain medical director approval before hiring for the CCU-ICU. Nurses allege the move undermines the director’s professional authority, while hospital officials deny comments beyond confirming a new respiratory therapist will soon join the staff.
State Highway Department announces new speed limit at Eleanor Street intersection along SH 271 raising from 40 to 55 mph effective Friday. Community notices include Girl Scouts signups at Broadway Cafeteria Thursday 7 p.m. and a missing seven-month-old dog in the area.
A concise prayer asks Christians to seek responsibility in prayer and listening to God. It requests leaders to feel need for divine wisdom, to pray and heed God’s guidance, and to be open channels for a widespread Holy Spirit outpouring through Christ.
Gladewater Bears, 2-2, were overwhelmed by 45-21 by District 16-AA power Pittsburg Pirates led by Chester Strickland. Coach Jack Murphy notes need for better offense and execution as they prep to host West Rush for district opener.
Gregg County health officials expect swine flu shots to be available Friday with immediate distribution to doctors. Texas Health Department begins shipments with 420 000 doses to 10 regional offices led by Region 7 in Tyler. Early doses fit general public needs while elderly and chronically ill require different vaccines. Nationally, three cities start vaccination this week as Merrell and Parke Davis ship millions of doses to states.
The third annual Arts and Crafts Festival sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce women’s division was deemed successful in preliminary reports. Vice-President Buzz Long announced six new members, more than $1,000 raised in two 30 minute drives, and a planned industrial tour by the new committee. City Manager Tony N Williams previews a push to relocate NETHSA offices to Gladewater as regional health services plan advances. Halloween booths totaling 29 are reserved for the Oct 30 carnival, with a break in attempt on the chamber rear door noted.
Kilgore officials report Roy H. Laird Memorial Hospital pursues a major physician recruitment drive led by Leon Belila the associate administrator. He vows there will be no stopping the hospital’s growth as staffing efforts intensify.
Gladewater police department and the REACT Club host an all day Operation Identification event Saturday at 9 a.m. at 200 N. Main Street. CB radios and other items can be marked for easy ID, with coffee and help from Chief Jay Banks.
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