Open House Planned for Wests 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W R Riley West of Ben Wheeler celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an Open House on Sunday August 15 1971 from 230 to 430 pm at their home 2 1 2 miles south of Ben Wheeler All friends are invited The couple married August 20 1921 at Canton They have four daughters one son eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren The Wests interests include fishing cattle care and yard work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. (Riley) West
Ben Wheeler
West
Earlean Stephens
Colfax
Canton
Royce Thomas
Athens
Texas
Lester Slaton
Billy Cellum
Elsa
Billy Wayne Phillips
Lake Tawakoni
Darrell West
Jeane Hancock to Wed Ronald Sulcer August 21
Grand Saline announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of Elizabeth Jeané Hancock to Ronald Eugene Sulcer of Mabelvale Arkansas. The ceremony will be at First Baptist Church Greenville with Rev. D. D. Suimrall officiating. After a bridal buffet at Ramada Inn the couple resides in Austin Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeane Hancock
Ronald E. Sulcer
J. S. Hancock
Grand Saline
Elizabeth Jeané
Ronald Eugene Sulcer
E. Kattner
Copperas Cove
Texas
A. E. Sulcer
Mabelvale
Arkansas
Carlisle High School
Mary Hardin-Baylor College
Sigma Tau Delta
the Bells
Mary Hardin-Baylor
Frankfurt American High School
Frankfurt
Germany
University of Texas In
Austin
First Baptist Church of
Greenville
D. D. Suimrall
Ramada Inn
Acapulco
Mexico
Birth Announcements Highlight Dandridge and Others in Canton Area
Minor birth notices list Kathy Lynne Dandridge born August 6 to Mr. and Mrs. James Lynn Dandridge of Canton Route 1. Other families welcomed daughters Mary Nell, Shelly Luan, and a son Cody Clay with various parental and grandparent details across Dallas Grand Saline Van Tyler and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lynn Dandridge
Rt. 1
Canton
Kathy Lynne
Ernest Lee Harris
Grand Saline
Mary Nell
Eekee
Robert Carl Hawkins
Dallas
St. Paul Hospital
Dale Roberson
Jack
Annette Roberson
Van
Carl
Opal Hankins
Euless
Bob Mayo
W. H. Roberson
Clay Warner
Tyler
Cody Clay
Glenwood Hospital
Robert Warner
Earl Taylor
Shelly Luan
Wanda Fisher
Warren Fisher
Corine Loven
Revival at Fruitvale Baptist Church Opens Weeknight Series
The Fruitvale Baptist Church hosted a revival meeting starting Sunday with Rev. Preston Bryan of Rowlett preaching and Mr. Wayne Frazier of Rowlett leading singing. Local families from Mesquite Grand Saline and Texas City visited relatives and friends across the weekend, including Mary Shields and Eva Dixon among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitvale Baptist Church
Preston Bryan
Rowlett
Wayne Frazier
James Shields
Hurst
Mary Shields
Henry Brown
A. M. Shields
Johnny Mings
Mesquite
Loyd Mingss
Raymond Neill
J. C. Williams
Dallas
Becky Shields
Gene Lee
Ft. Worth
Etta Yarbrough
Arlington
J. H. Parker
Patsy Weliz
Corpus Christi
R. J. Neill
J. E. Gillispie
Houston
William Gillispie
Willie
Grand Saline
Doug Daughtery
Myrtle Springs
Evelyn Burkham
Rhonda
C. E. Elliott
Western Music Show in Memory of Jim Reeves
The first Panola County Blue Grass and country western show to honor Jim Reeves will be Saturday August 21 1971 from 730 pm to midnight in Carthage with nonprofit supper proceeds aiding church activities. Panola Chamber leads with St Andrews Methodist serving 5 00 to 730 pm fundraising. The event honors the late star whose birthday was August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panola County
Jim Reeves
Carthage
Brewer Vess Nuptials Planned
Mr and Mrs Finis Brewer of Canton announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Vickie to Gus Vess son of Mr and Mrs Herman Vess of Grand Saline The wedding will be held Saturday evening August 14 at 8 o clock at the Church of Christ in Canton Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finis Brewer
Canton
Vickie
Gus Vess
Herman Vess
Grand Saline
Church of Christ
Athena Club Opens New Year With Greenback Fund
The Athena Club met on August 3 at Mrs. Clyde Moreland's home. Members each contributed $1 to start the new club year and discussed Programs For The Coming Year. Pro gram chairman Mrs. Wiley Garland III received member ideas while refreshments were served to several members and special guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena Club
Clyde Moreland
Wiley Garland III
Wiley Garland II
Lanier Richey
Steve Schifani
Murry Means
John Terry Rash
Jay Beall
Ray Rucker
Eleanor Stewart
Galloway Darby
Shirley Anderson
Wayne McNatt
Bob Lee
More Options In 1972 Wheat Program
State farm program official Clarence A. Danklefs explains changes for the 1972 wheat program. Producers may substitute barley corn grain sorghum or soybeans for wheat while earning benefits and protecting their allotment history. Set aside equals 83 percent of domestic wheat allotment. no limit on wheat acreage. Details announced by Secretary Clifford M. Hardin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Farm Program
Clarence A. Danklefs
Danklefs
Clifford M. Hardin
C. A. Danklefs
Texas Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Farm Safety Show For FFA 4-Hers At Van Zandt County Fair
County FFA and 4-H members will view a graphic demonstration on tractor safety at the Van Zandt County Fairgrounds. Ben Bullard will present a 45 to 55 minute program using miniature tractors, roll-yard, and a crash-proof cab to illustrate accident prevention factors and lifesaving measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Fairgrounds
EF. G. Durgin
van Zandt County Farm Bureau
Ben Bullard
Texas Farm Bureau
SMV
Texas
Rites Held for Charlie Featherston Father in Athens
Funeral services for Charlie Featherston 80 of Athens were held at Hassell & Foster Chapel with Rev. Walter Hampton officiating. Burial followed at Athens City Cemetery. He died Saturday in an Athens convalescence home after a long illness. A Gatesville native, he ran an upholstery business in Athens. Survivors include six daughters Gertrude McBride Grand Saline Inez Nalls Houston Yuna Haywood Athens Blanche Loftringer San Antonio Dot Layton San Antonio and Charline Threadgill Bristol, five grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Featherston
Athens
Hassell & Foster
Walter Hampton
Athens City
Featherston
Gatesville
Gertrude McBride
Grand Saline
Inez Nalls
Houston
Yuna Lee Haywood
Blanche Loftringer
Dot Layton
San Antonio
Charline Threadgill
Bristol
Local Visitors Share Sunday Calls in Scotland and Fruitvale
Jerry Guillentine of Scotland hosted Craig from Longview visiting Mr and Mrs Roy Jones. Clifton Lee of Fruitvale and his companion called on the Joneses for a Sunday evening visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Guillentine
Scotland
Craig
Longview
Roy” Jones
Clifton’ Lee
Fruitvale
Roy Jones
Farm Bureau Adds Ty To Safety Demonstration Series
The Texas Farm Bureau expands its popular fire and auto demonstrations to a wider audience. The program is brought to the public under sponsorship by the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Farm Bureau
van Zandt County Farm Bureau
Services Held For Wills Point Resident Mertie Thompson
Funeral services were held in Wills Point for Mertie Irene Douglas Thompson a longtime resident of the town. Rev. John Derr officiated with burial at White Rose Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Frank M. Hollandsworth and four granddaughters. Attending from Grand Saline were several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LyBrand-Eubank
Wills Point
Mertie Irene Douglas Thompson
John Derr
White Rose Cemetery
Grand Saline
Thompson
Frank M. Hollandsworth
Ann
Patti
Susan
Sally Hollandsworth
Galloway Darby
Shirley Anderson
Lonny Humphrey
Yvonne Carter
Angela Humphrey
Local Visitors Share Weekend at Community Homes
Mr. and Mrs. Wink Cox visited Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stessel and children of Arlington visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Milton Youngblood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wink Cox
Roy Jones
Jim Stessel
Arlington
Milton Youngblood
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Mr. and
Mrs. W. R. (Riley) West
Wests
Corby-Germany
GEARS
U.S
G’salmer
Stevens
Mineola
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