Grand Saline Council Hires Policeman and Reviews City Jobs
Grand Saline City Council on Tuesday August 10 approved hiring Jerry Don Koonce 24 of Fruitvale as a police officer and reviewed six applicants. They discussed selling lake water to Hawkins Nursery with a personal pump and meter, plus repairs to a city lake well and housing unit plans on Houston Street.
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Grand Saline City
Perry Pugh
O. T. Hawkins
Hawkins Nursery
City Lake
Pugh
Andrews & Foster Drilling Co
Athens
Grand Saline
Council
Jerry Don Koonce
Fruitvale
Koonce
Housing Authority
Houston Street
All Over Town highlights from Mineola area
Local column reflects on community quirks and notable names such as James T. Lewis of Fruitvale Claude Lane appointed Lilly Sales Mineola warehouse sales manager Catreria Ritchie tops senior construction in 4 H Dress Revue district show at Athens Grand Saline Mineola reservoir naming plea honors Mr E B Germany Dr W J Bill Thomas sports new shoes quail raising Kenneth Berry starts breeding quail and other town notes plus a Lions Club exchange student update and a Churchillian “and then some” ethos review.
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Mineola Monitor
Claude Lane
Grand Saline
Lilly Sales, Inc
Mineola
Catreria Ritchie
First Methodist
Athens
Catrenia
Don Ritchie
the Lion
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Saline- Mineola
Sabine River
E. B. Germany
Germany
Spst Lavew
Creagleville Plans Annual Homecoming Event
Creagleville announces its annual Homecoming this Sunday August 15 with opening services at 10 45 led by a Shaw Eiland duet and other musical numbers. Gifts will be given to the oldest man and woman present and a basket lunch will follow at noon.
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Creagleville
Shaw Eiland
Registration Schedule For G S Students In Grand Saline
Grand Saline announces registration for high school students starting Monday August 16 with seniors in morning hours and juniors in the afternoon. Sophomores and freshmen register Tuesday August 17 with make up day Friday August 13. Elementary new students register August 17 and 18 from 8 am to 3 pm.
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Grand Saline
Gerald Gilbert
Noo Srt
Grand Saline School Board Awards Bids and Elects Teachers
The Grand Saline School Board awarded low bids for 1971 72 supplies and voted to release two teachers from contracts. They elected three new fereulty members two replacements and one new earned position. New hires include Priscilla Blair as girls PE and Eileen Jordan replacing Mavis DeLaRosa.
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Grand Saline
Lonny Humphrey
Gailen Stewart
Texaco
Mrs
Sun
Mavis DeLaRosa
Janette Williams
Stewart
Glenda Darragh
Williams
Eileen Jordan
de LaRosa
Priscilla Blair
Harlon Yates
Bill Burch
Five Arrested After Canton Shooting Saturday
Five Dallas County men were jailed in Van Zandt County after a Saturday shooting near Canton. A couple in a passing car were shot at, a .22 pistol was found in the vehicle, and one suspect faced an assault with intent to murder charge while another was charged with carrying a prohibited weapon. All five remained jailed with bonds set at 2500 each.
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Dallas
van Zandt
Sor
Taka
B. W. Ward
Ward
Canton
Terrell
Joe Whites
Marvin Johnson
Johnson
Vaughns and Rodden Visit Friends in Grand Saline
Mr and Mrs Tom Edd Vaughn of Dallas and Joe Rodden of Fort Worth accompanied Joyce Bailey to see friends in Grand Saline on Wednesday.
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Tom Edd Vaughn
Dallas
Joe Rodden
Ft. Worth
Joyce Bailey
Grand Saline
Van Zandt County Fair Opens August 12 1971
Van Zandt County 14th Annual Fair runs August 12 to 14 in Canton and Wills Point with entries in canning fruit and vegetables clothing and home improvements. A holiday parade rodeo and rabbit show are planned plus livestock judging and crown bearer Suzanne Gandy will reign. Vaccination certificates required for horses. entry blanks available.
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van Zandt County
Canton
J. T. Wiggs
Fair Association
Wills Point
East Texas Commercial Rabbit Raisers Association
T. R. Keahey
Rodeo
Keahey
Texas Animal Health Commission
Suzanne Gandy
van Zandt
Three Men Arrested in Grand Saline for Marijuana Possession
Grand Saline police officer Jim Hays stopped three "hippie-type" youths about 2:00 AM Saturday. He found plastic bags of marijuana on them and they were jailed on possession charges, each paying a $100 fine and later released. Evidence was sent to the Canton sheriff's department.
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Grand Saline
Jim Hays
Hays
Canton
Vernon B Moore Earns 50 Year Masonic Pin
Vernon B Moore received a 50 year Masonic pin and certificate on Tuesday July 20. He has long served in Masonic Lodge No 1269 and spent over 25 years as secretary. The pin was presented by Tommy Cheatham Deputy Grand Master of Edgewood. Several local Masons have similar honors in recent years including the late in Germany. J D Yarbrough is Worshipful Master of Grand Saline Lodge.
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V. B. Moore
Vernon B. Moore
Moore
Tommy Cheatham
Edgewood
Germany
J. D. Yarbrough
Grand Saline
Van ISD Announces Free Lunch Program For Students
The Van Independent School District adopts an income based free lunch policy. W. H. Thompson says applications will be sent home and copies available in principals’ offices and the Administration Building. Eligible families may apply anytime during the school year. The first full day of school for Van students is Friday, August 20.
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Van __ Independent
Van
W. H. Thompson
Thompson
Two Killed In Rains Co Wreck Near Emory
Two people died Saturday when a 1961 auto left State Highway 47 in Rains County near Emory. Four others were hurt, one critically. Victims were Sandra Busby 22 Grand Saline and Jerry Schoonover 80 Mesquite. Survivors listed include family members and friends. Funeral services for Busby and Schoonover were held in nearby funeral homes with burial in Creagleville Cemetery.
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Rains County
Emory
Tyler
Sandra Jean Busby
Grand Saline
Jerry Dean Schoonover
Mesquite
Clarence Andrew Harris
Glenn Wright
Wright
Greenville
Harris
Dept. of Public Safety
Miss Busby
Ly- Brand-Eubank and Company Funeral Home
Willy Point
Eldridge Hardy
Creagleville
van Zandt County
Lorna Fashions
Dallas
First Baptist Church of
Leon Busby
Jane Alexander
Kenneth Busby
Pat Martin
Debbie Mitchell
Judy Harrison
Brenda Busby
Denton
Earl Ray Copeland
Rayford Nelson
Gordie Morris
Kirby Scott
Dan Nerving
Richard Copeland
Jerry Schoonover
Bartley
Bud Willman
Creagleville Cemetery
Arnold Sehooonover
California
Ruby Sehoonover
Edgewood
Clarence Harris
Viola Chaney
Debbie Lockwood
Evan Droge
Arnold Schoonover Dr
Mes. Pomp Schoonover
Abilene
Lula Green
Marion Scott
Suzanne Gandy Crowned 1971 Van Zandt County Queen
Suzanne Gandy 18 of Ben Wheeler was named 1971 Van Zandt County Queen in Wills Point. She won over 21 contestants, escorted by Jack Wroten, sponsored by Van Story League, and will ride in the Canton Fair Parade. First runner-up Rhonda Heddins Grand Saline. second runner-up Fran Rash Grand Saline.
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Suzanne Gandy
Ben Wheeler
van Zandt County
Wills Point
Lou Ann Gullett
Gandy
van Story League
Jack Wroten
Floyd W. Gandy
Rt. 1
Baylor University
Waco
Winter Garden
Tom Downing
Athens
Royce Mull
J. C. Patton
Terrell
Rhonda Heddins
Grand
Truman Heddins
Grand Saline
Dee Ann Alexander
David Crain
Judy Higgins
Tommy Wallace
Lynne Sloan
Delbert Goggans
Susan Burnside
Jack James Jr
Janette Ferguson
Donnie Kay
Mollie Furrh
Pat Malouf
Lucia LyBrand
Randy Read
Margaret
Markie) Mayo
Jerry Lawrence
Michelle Yvonne Moorehead
Kenneth Jackson
Margaret Ruth Pearce
Michael Lindsey
Edgewood
Shelia Hindman
Jackie Risner
Nancy DeAnn Reeves
Bobby Hooks
Sterline Reid
Homer Nielson
Susan Staton
Bruce Smith
Van
Patsy Diane Davidson
Jimmy Atkins
Marilyn Rusk
Joe Gipson
Cher
Riding Club's Poor Boy Rodeo Set for August 21
Grand Saline Riding Club president R V Carnes announced the annual Poor Boy Rodeo will be held Saturday night August 21 at 8 30 in the Rodeo Arena. Entries open August 20 from 8 00 to 12 00 with 1 entry fee per event and 2 buckles awarded. A 4 00 parade downtown will start events. Parade Marshal C O Boley Sloan and producer Aldon Wright oversee the show with events from bare back bronc to bull riding and calf roping. Admission 1 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12.
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R. V. Carnes
Grand Saline
Rodeo
Carnes
C. O. (Boley) Sloan
Aldon ‘Wright
Alba
Round Flat Revival At Pentecostal Church
A revival will be held at Round Flat Pentecostal Church from August 15 to 20 with Rev. Dwight C. Jones of Grand Prairie preaching each night at 7 30. His wife Charlotte and children Shanna and Bryan will accompany him, and Rev. Roy Morgan the church pastor invites all to attend.
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Round Flat
Pentecostal
Dwight C. Jones
Grand Prairie
Right New Members Added To GS Lions Club Roster
Nineteen members and guests attended the Lions Club noon meeting at the I C C F Hall on Tuesday August 8. Eight new members were welcomed: Galloway Darby Marion Quinn R F Hardiman John Teague Bobby Dollarhyde Gene Crim Tom Uncapher and Marvin Dietal.
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Lions Club
I.C.C.F
Clarence Barfield
Galloway Darby
Marion Quinn
R. F. Hardiman
John Teague
Bobby Dollarhyde
Gene Crim
Tom Uncapher
Marvin Dietal
Morton Salt Co
Barfield
Rebekah Lodge
Reserved Seat Football Tickets On Sale August 13
Grand Saline High School Principal Gerald Gilbert announced pre season reserved seat football tickets go on sale Friday morning August 13 at 6 00 a m in the high school office. Tickets are first come first served with a minimum of ten per person and sell until 4 00 p m Thursday August 19. Package price is 7 50 for all five home games with 1 50 each. Student tickets are 50 cents pre game and 1 00 at the gate. Home games host Kemp Edgewood Canton Wills Point and Rockwall.
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Grand Saline High School
Gerald Gilbert
Gilbert
Kemp
Edgewood
Canton
Wills Point
Rockwall
Indian Sports Club Elects Officers for 1971 72 Football Season
The Indian Sports Club elected officers August 9 for the 1971 72 season. New president is Clyde Moreland, vice president Robert Grier, secretary treasurer Virginia Milam, and reporter Chris Campbell. Members are urged to buy $1 memberships to fund team needs. Scrimmages set for August 27 at Persons Stadium and September 3 at Lindale, both 7:00 p.m. Two day workouts begin August 16 with sessions at 7:80 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Coaches Brim and Wuthrich plan a strong season and invite spectators.
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Clyde Moreland
Robert Grier
Virginia Milam
Chris Campbell
Moreland
Jerry Brim
Edgar Wuthrich
Mighty Indians
Troup
Persons Stadium
Lindale
Brim
Rest Area Improvements Planned in Van Zandt County
The Texas Highway Commission approves a comfort station and other improvements at the Interstate 20 rest area between Farm to Market Road 16 and FM 814 in Van Zandt County. Project includes arbors water sewage disposal lighting and landscaping with an estimated cost of 21 dollars.
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Texas Highway Commission
van Zandt County
Revival In Progress At Canton Church
A revival is being held this week at Valley Dale Baptist Church Canton on Highway 64 East. nightly services start at 7 30 and run through Saturday evening August 1 with Rev. Hvengelet Rone Travis of Olton Texas as pastor and music directed by Van Zandt Baptist Association youth.
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Valley Dale Baptist Church
Highway 64 East
Canton
Hvengelet Rone Travis
Olton
Texas
Hopewell Baptist Church
Churches of the van Zandt Baptist Association
Sun stops sending second subscription notices
Notice states due to postal increases and rising costs The Sun will not mail second notices. Readers are asked to renew after the first notice.
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the Sun
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Tommy Monk
Thomas Monk
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Kenneth Joslin
Dena
Ginny Lynn Adams
Russell Adams
Jimmy Chitty
Bobby Chitty
G.S
Shirley Anderson
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Rains Co
Grand Saliners
Fran Rash
Riding Club
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