The Gilmer Mirror (Gilmer, Tex.), Vol. 118, No. 1, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 4, 1995 Page: 1 of 10
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Wednesday, January 4,1995
Vol. 118 — No. 1 — One Section
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Thirty-three miles of Upshur
County roads are among more than
350 miles of Northeast Texas high-
ways which will receive new sur-
faces during 1994. The resurfacing
is under a contract awarded last
month by the Texas Department of
Transportation.
The Texas Transportation Com-
mission approved a bid of $5.5 mil-
lion from Clark Construction Com-
pany Inc. of San Antonio to seal
coat highways in nine counties lo-
cated within the Atlanta District.
“Seal coating a highway involves
placing a layer of hot asphalt over
the old pavement and then covering
it with crushed stone,” said D. Gene
Adams, district engineer in Atlanta.
“This process makes the roadway
surface watertight and improves its
See POVERTY, Page 10A
Wet, mild
year ends
A year that was wetter and
milder than average in Upshur
County ended Saturday night and
1995 began with the heaviest frost
and lowest temperature of the win-
ter so far.
Weather Observer Charles Still
recorded a total of 8.95 inches of
rain in December, making it the
second wettest month of the year,
behind October with 9.76 inches.
The 55-year average rainfall in
the county is just over 46 inches.
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appearance.”
In its attempt to help keep used
tires off Texas landscapes, the dis-
trict is requiring that around half of
the asphalt used is mixed with
“crumb rubber” made from grind-
ing up old tires.
"This is a more expensive pro-
cess, but we feel this helps make a
betfer highway and a better envi-
ronment,” Adams said.
The following Upshur County
highways are scheduled to be re-
surfaced during the summer of
1995:
• Hwy. 155, from FM 1404 to
Hwy. 80 (Pritchett to Big Sandy),
7.8 miles.
• FM 2088, from Hwy. 271 to
Wood County line (Bettie to Simp-
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Saturday, Jan. 7. to benefit the Up- decision was made to move it from Man," and Savage Moon. The front was preceded by rain
shur County Civic Center project. the unheated gym to the junior high The Houstons, based in Chandler, that measured 1.94 inches on the
The benefit wiU be held at the Gilmer because of cold weather.) have been staging gospel music for morning of Dec. 29, in a week that
Junior High School Cafetorium. The night of entertainment will about 20 years. was characterized by early-mom-
Karl Shiflett and Big Country. See WEATHER, Page 10A
from Groesbeck, are a new name on
the Bluegrass scene, but Shiflett is no
stranger to Bluegrass music. He has
been very active in Bluegrass music
for more than 15 yean. Shiflett has
performed (with various groups) at
many of the major Bluegrass events
in the country.
Kent Harkrider, who owns Con-
solidated Chemical in Tyler, is better
known to some as the "Majic Man."
He has performed at banquets, fund
raisers, fain and benefits, but most
recently for NationsBank’s Summer
Gala, Stewart Blood Center’s Annual
Appreciation Banquet inLufkin, Best
Westem’s Christmas part of the Ho-
tel Manager’s Association, andTyler’s
own Festival on the Square.
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A "Family Night of Entertain- (The location had originally been feature The Houstons, Karl Shiflett • occurred during a night when the
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Three Gilmer-area residents lost (Hwy. 271 S.) at the intersection
their lives in New Year’s weekend with Dean St. when her 1994 Ford
accidents locally. Taurus went off the right side of the
Helen Robertson Elder was roadway, and side-swiped a mail-
killed late Friday evening in a two- box.
vehicle collision in Gilmer. The police report said that she
Rogelio Turrubiartes and Jose lost control and re-entered the road-
ConcepsionGarcia were killed early way. skidding sideways, crossing
Sunday morning when the car in the center stripe and colliding with
which they were passengers missed a southbound 1984 international
-a curve on FM 852 and collided tractor-trailer rig driven by Samuel
with a tree. Glenn McKenzie and operated by
According toGilmer Police, Mrs. McKenzie Transportation Co. of
Elder, 47, of Rt. 4, Gilmer, was Kilgore.
returning from her job as a nurse in According to police, Mrs. Elder's
Tyler. At 4:45 p.m. Friday, she was Sec THREE KILLED, Page 10A
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MANGLED WRECKAGE was all that remained of the 1994 Ford wreck. Mrs. Elder, a 47-year-old nurse, was returning from her job in
Taurus which collided with a tractor-trailer rig late Friday afternoon in Tyler when she lost control of her car and skidded into the path of the
Gilmer. Helen Robertson Elder, driver of the Tauois, lost her life in the 18-wheeler, witnesses said.
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Other Census Bureau reports, percent, while the poverty rate in
median family income data pro- Upshur County had declined to
vided by the Department of Hous- 24.9 percent.
ing and Urban Development, and By 1979, the national poverty
other federal sources indicates that rate was 11.7 percent while the
the poverty rate in Upshur County Upshur County poverty rate was
has increased in recent years. The 13.8 percent. In 1989 the national
Census Bureau showed that the poverty rate was 12.8 percent and
poverty rate in Upshur County was the poverty rale in Upshur County
17.8 percent in 1989. It is esti- was 17.8 percent.
mated to have increase to about The number of poor Americans
23.4 percent by 1993. was estimated to have increased
in 1959, the national poverty from 32.4 million persons in 1989
rate was 22.4 percent, while the to 39.6 million by 1993. Accord-
poverty rate in Upshur County was ing to the Census Bureau, this was
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Gehool Cafeteria Known as
theyentertainwiththythmandbluesin additiontoTop county and Lumber Company. Door prizes will
classic 608 and 70'8 tock standards.Members of the band are Lenny be given away during the show.
Miton, vocals and rhythm guitar; Sharon Johnston, vocals; Rayburn For mom information, can the
Johnston, lead guitar; Richard Yazell, bass and harmony vocals; and Upshur County Chamber of Com-
merce at 843-2413.
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County, like the national poverty
rate, appears to have increased be-
tween 1989 and the end of 1993.
At the same time, it is noteworthy
that the Upshur County poverty rate
was less in 1993 than it had been
in 1969, while the national poverty
rate was significantly greater than
it had been 24 years earlier.
The Census Bureau has released
its annual report on poverty in the
U.S., and its contents were sober-
ing. The report indicates that the
national poverty level increased to
15.1 percent of all Americans in
1993, compared to 12.8 percent in
rs sworn in
i holders elected in 1994 took their oaths of office Friday from retiring 115th District
rrison, left. Taking the oath are, front from left, County Judge Charles Still, Pct. 2
Lyle Potter, new 115th District Judge Lauren Parish. Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace
isurer Myra Harris. Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace W.V. Ray and District Attorney Tim
Second row: Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace Jim Crew, County Surveyor Joe Cos. Pct. 4
ssioner Chares-Kenny Thompson, District Judge Horace Ray, Pct. 2 Commissioner Tommy
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Two seek Union Hill ISD post
Two candidates have signed up for the unexpired term on the
Union Hill ISD School Board. Mrs. Charlotte Price and Bill
Johnston will be on the ballot for the Jan. 21 election. Early voting
will begin Jan. 5 from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. It will end Jan. 18.
Voting will be at the Administration Building.
Rhonesboro de to elect officers
Rhonesboro Community Center will have a meeting Tuesday,
Jan. 10, at 5 p.m. New officers will be elected, and old and new
business will be discussed. Everyone is welcome.
Clothes Closet to re-open
The Clothes Closet will re-open Thursday, Jan. 5, with a sack
sale.
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Resurfacing set for
several Upshur roads
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Overton, Mac. The Gilmer Mirror (Gilmer, Tex.), Vol. 118, No. 1, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 4, 1995, newspaper, January 4, 1995; Gilmer, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1478956/m1/1/?q=music: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Upshur County Library.