Community Events and Local Notices in Grand Saline
April 25 events include a sack lunch at the library from 11 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with takeout and delivery optional. May 4 features Pet Adoption 2002 at 202 W Frank St with reduced $25 fees from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Activities include a GSHS Class of 1940 reunion, cemetery work day, AA NA meetings, a revival prayer gathering, and public board and council meetings with posted notices.
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Friends of the Library
Grand Saline
Marriage Records Van Zandt County 1932 1950 available in Canton
Genealogical Society announces its first resource book this year, a 550 plus page guide titled Marriage Records Van Zandt County 1932 1950. The index lists about 5 200 marriages with separate groom and bride sections, officiants, and a 45 dollar price plus 4 shipping or free on pickup. Proceeds support the county library and volunteers staff the off site Genealogical Society unit in Canton.
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van Zandt County
van Zandt County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box
Canton
Texas
Genealogical Society
National Day of Prayer Observances Driven by Proclamations
The article notes the annual May prayer day proclaimed by the president with widespread participation. Last year over two million people joined 30 000 observances organized by about 40 000 volunteers across states territories and at government buildings schools and churches. Contact Sally Shook for information at 962-4971.
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U.S. Territories
Sally Shook
Clower wins wild Lonestar Speedway stock feature
Speedways night chaos at Lonestar Speedway Liberty City saw Andy Clower of Grand Saline climb from tenth after a nine-car wreck to take the lead and win the stock feature, his second victory in three races. Randy Beckley rose from back to fourth as Grand Saline’s Davis led early in mini modified. Fruitvale's Mickey Henson and Kirk Henson placed fifth and 14th in stock, Casey Jordan from Grand Saline finished IMCA Modified in fourth.
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Lonestar Speedway
Liberty City
Andy Clower
Grand Saline
Clower
Randy Beckley
T.J. Davis
Mickey Henson
Kirk Henson
Fruitvale
Casey Jordan
Miss Van Zandt County Pageant Adds Applications Site
Applications for the 2002 Miss Van Zandt County Pageant are now available at Miss Hallies Store in Fruitvale and other locations including Grand Saline Floral Salt Palace Grand Saline Van Banner Van Zandt County Extension Office Tyler Street Mercantile Canton Video Store and Gloria's Beauty Shop Edgewood. Contestants must be residents of Van Zandt County. entry deadline May 18. fee 25 dollars. Pageant June 14 15 at Fruitvale High School Cafetorium. open to ages newborn to 19. Call Laquita Zenkner at 9627312 for details.
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Hallie
Fruitvale
Fruitvale High School
Laquita Zenkner
Sheriff’s Report Kenned Van Zandt County thefts continue
The weekly sheriff’s report lists numerous thefts and burglaries across Van Zandt County. Items stolen include lawnmowers, tools, a PlayStation set, a 42 inch Husky mower, a Pioneer stereo, chain saws, a trailer, TVs, a shotgun, a diamond ring, and a 1969 Chevrolet truck, with damages and various addresses noted.
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van Zandt
Dorthy Smith Lewis
Grand Saline
Murray
Johnsey Bond
Fruitvale
Jason Dudley Wilbourn
Wills Point
Jerrell Hawkins
Justin Hesskew
Canton
Canton Motors
South Service Road
Bryan Paul Irwin
Jerry Alexander
Vicr
Glenn Woodrum Jr
Loyd Edwards
Murchison
Lori Kaye Shaw
Mohank
Troy Tucker
Eustace
Tim Wiggins
Michael Morton
North Lake Drive
Cliff Alan Thornton
Garland
Dale D. Neiderheiser
Leona Merimon
Jerry Dale Alexander
Another Scot program to be featured by Van Zandt group
The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society hosts Cile Robertson Ambrose of Salado with a talk titled Another Scot in Texas. The 2 p.m. meeting in Canton’s Buchanan Room was held to discuss Scottish influence on Texas and U S history. Ambrose, longtime museum leader, has served in DAR and Colonial Dames roles and is active with VIC Genealogical Society. The library and genealogical resources are open to the public with contact at 903 567 5012.
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Man County
Buchanan
Texas
van Zandt County Genealogical Society
Cile Robertson Ambrose
Salado
First Monday Lane
Canton
Ambrose
Mexico
Genealogical Society
Central Texas Area Museum
Daughters of the American Revolution
Colonial Dames of America
The
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
VIC Genealogical Society
Highway 19
Terrell Street
Currin to direct Sylvia at Van Zandt Theatre Wills Point
Currin of Wills Point will direct the second Van Zandt Community Theatre season play Sylvia in Wills Point. A.R. Gurney’s fantasy comedy runs May 24 25 26 31 and June 12 at 7 30 p m with 2 p m matinees on Sunday. Show features Rich Vishnesky Gary McDonald Kim Cole Janna Hill and the Day sisters. Reservations required call 903 567 4550. Tickets 10 evenings 7 matinees.
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Charlotte Currin
Wills Point
van Zandt
Sylvia
A.R. Gurney
S. 3Rd Street
Rich Vishnesky
Tom
Gary McDonald
Greg
Kim Cole
Kate
Janna Hill
Phyllis
Leslie
Stephanie Day
Laurence Gable
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van Zandt County Humane Society
W. Frank Street
Rodgers
Alcoholics Anonymous
Nutrition Center
Houston Street
Narcotics Anonymous
Jay Land
First United Methodist Church
Grand Saline Isd Board of Trustees
Jesus
Main Street Baptist Church
Texas Press Association
Amore Ld
Grand Saline Sun
Neil French
Wilbur Callaway
Ronald Gilbreath
Denny Wheeler
Randy Farr
Aggie McDonald
Oscar Rogers
Westward Communications, LLC
N. Main Street
P.O
North & East Texas Press Association
Texas Newspaper Advertising Bureau
National Newspaper Association
Speedway Night Wild
Sheriff’s Report
Sun
Currin
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