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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
1
Elaine Lewis of Grand Saline was chosen as one of five majorettes to lead the East Texas State College band this year. The 18 year old, a physical education major, auditioned May 25 and will begin at ET in the fall.
The Grand Saline Riding Club hosts a two day junior rodeo August 23 with events for riders up to 18. Competitions include bare back bronc riding barrel racing calf roping rescue race steer dogging and bull riding. A downtown parade led by Miss Marsha Savage kicks off the events with several out of town clubs expected to participate.
Van Zandt County residents, Aug. 22 to 24, mark the second annual Hay Show during the sixth annual fair. County Agent Todd W Berry says a larger turnout is expected after the positive response to last year’s event. Entries due at the Fair Grounds by Aug. 16. prizes include 7.50 for first, 5.00 for second, 3.00 for third per class and 25.00 for top bale.
A group of local children planned to buy ice cream but instead pooled pennies to buy flowers for Mrs. Steve Adams, who recently had eye surgery and is slowly recovering. Her smile at the thoughtful gesture touched those young hearts. The donors include Patsy Nell Kirk, Cecelia Ann Kirk, Yvonne Bailey, Avon Bailey, Marvin Bailey, and Denita Jean Bolin.
Mrs. Martha Branham, part of a Japanese crusade to Japan, was guest speaker at the Van Zandt Association WMU meeting on July 29. The talk drew about 200 women with 12 from Grand Saline in attendance. Branham also sang two solos as described by association president Mrs. F B Land. The county youth groups Sunbeams GAs and others met the same day.
Ben H LaFon missionary to Honduras will be the featured speaker at the First Assembly of God Church Sunday August 4 during the evening service. Rev Ted Jones pastor invites the public to hear LaFon describe his eight years in Central America and the progress of missions in Honduras.
Mrs L R Hamm of Dallas visited Canton last weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs J M Watson. Mrs Watson to stay in Dallas with the Hamms later this week. Mrs Eva Hobbs and Mr and Mrs Herbert McKee of Morkel Texas visited Mrs Gus Hale Anders last week.
Guy Mixon former Elysian Fields high school principal and math teacher begins duties as Grand Saline High School principal. The Shreveport native and North Texas State graduate moves with his family to Richland Heights. He has held multiple admin and teaching roles and belongs to state and national math education organizations.
Grand Saline will face a three to four month wait before new traffic lights at the Highway 80 Main Street intersection are installed. City secretary Bill Hawk says council must approve blueprints first, then the highway department will solicit bids. a department official has submitted the blueprints.
The Miners baseball team will host a Dallas squad Sunday. Manager Gene Carroll calls it the toughest opponent this season after the Miners beat the colored team from Gladewater. A large crowd is expected and fans should arrive by 1 45 p.m. for 2 15 or 2 30 start. No admission charged. No game Saturday due to junior rodeo. Last weekend’s rainout vs Sulphur Springs was moved to Aug 10 on the local field.
Grand Saline saw a sudden rainfall spike last week with 4 inches after a dry first three weeks of July. Weather recorder E P Friedline noted July total rose from 1 to 5 inches and included 9 days above 100 degrees, peaking at 106 on July 21. Year to date rainfall stands at 20 inches.
Van Zandt County hosts a 15 000 foot Smackover test with Parker Drilling Co moving in to rig up for Pan American Petroleum Corp. Pan American No 1 Vines Gas Unit sits on the northeast flank of Northeast Edgewood field, 200 feet from the northwest line, 600 feet from the northeast line of John Bradley survey A 55, and 200 feet from the northwest line and 312 feet from the south line of a 12.66 acre tract.
Grand Saline High School Indians begin the 1963 football season by facing Edgewood on September 6 in Grand Saline and finish the district 15-AA schedule at Lindale on November 15. Coach Jim Owens notes returning talent, JV and junior high help, and hopes for depth at every position with several player position changes to boost speed and power.
The report notes Bucky Scott a two year All District back and Joe Bartley a three year letterman end. The coach also announces position changes with Jimmy Hollowell moving from his previous role.
Construction on Highway 80 between Grand Saline and the T P Overpass in Fruitvale proceeds as widening from two to four lanes by R W Mc Kinney and T L James Co Inc. Backfill, water, and sand base will precede crushed iron ore and new overpass supports, with 35 to 40 workers on site and plans for a modern four lane highway.
Rev Edd Blue and Sand Flat Baptist Church announce a Gospel Meeting from Monday August 5 through Friday August 9 with services at 8 p m each evening No admission fee and all are invited to attend.
The Pilgrimaires Quartet of Dallas will be special guests at the First Baptist Church in Grand Saline for a Sunday singing afternoon on August 4. Lee Campbell invites all to attend and help make the event the best of the year.
Van Zandt County youths are urged by the Youth Department Committee to submit entries for the County Fair set for August 22 through 24. Categories include home improvement textiles clothing baked goods canned products and miscellaneous handiwork. Entries may be dropped off August 20 9 am to 5 pm or August 21 9 am to noon with baked goods due August 21.
Regular singing in Holly Springs moved from August 3 to the second Friday night per Fred Clark. He notes the change affects the planned schedule and asks attendees to adjust plans accordingly.
The Fowler Playboys Show will headline the Van Zandt County Fair Queen Contest on August 20 in a two hour program. Ticket sales begin Monday with prices set at 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Four sponsoring clubs have named contestants including Miss Sue Gibson, Miss Sally Mayfield, Miss Barbara Wheeler, and Miss Mery Rode Ulah, with escorts and talent recitations planned. A buffet supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Shirley Anderson precedes the event at five.
The Grand Saline Pony League baseball team remained undefeated this summer under coaches Odell Donoho, Harry Clifford and Mike Land. They stretched a game to 11 innings against Van and played a seven inning win over Wills Point. Two weeks ago they celebrated at Myrtle Springs with a chicken supper, swimming and skating for players and parents. Team members include Bobby Bronson, David Martin, Jackie Perritt, Johnny Thompson, Mike Morgan, Gale Lovett, Roger Lovett, Ronnie Nations, Jimmie Woods, Harry Clifford, Charlie Brown, Glenn Savage and Rickey Easley.
Mr and Mrs Olan Godwin Mr and Mrs Dwayne Godwin and children of Dallas along with Mr and Mrs George Rucker and girls spent the weekend in Galveston.
Mr and Mrs Everett Griffin returned home Sunday after taking his sister Daisy Watson to her home in Bruce Mississippi.
Testimony wrapped up in the Thomas Britton murder trial in Canton as court adjourned for Judge Thomas Croft to prepare the jury charge. Court reconvened and then recessed pending further preparation while summing up and verdict are anticipated tonight. Britton faces trial for the November shooting death of Norman Hawkins. defense is L F Sanders, prosecution Jim Grisham and C L Stanford. Jury selection concluded Monday. both sides rested after about a day and a half of testimony.
Cozby-Germany Hospital received notice that it has been accepted as a member of the THA. The formal approval integrates Cozby-Germany into the association of hospitals and related medical groups.
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