Noted Gospel Singer To Perform At Main Street Baptist Church
Rev Walter Davidson announces revival at Main Street Baptist Church featuring Bette and Ed Stalnecker starting Aug 22 through Aug 28. The duo, supported by Carol Tyson and an organist, has recorded ten albums in major cities and toured with sacred concerts spanning classical to spirituals.
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Main Street Baptist Church
Bette
Ed Stalnecker
Walter Davidson
Stalneckers
Louisiana State University
David
Carol Tyson
New York
Chicago
London
Memphis
Tennessee
Elvis Presley
Davidson
Season Football Tickets On Sale August 24 25
Grand Saline Indian football tickets go on sale at 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on August 24 and 25. Superintendent Goddon Irons says changes improve spectator experience with north seating now reserved and south section general admission and student seating. A north gate will open for ticket holders. non holders buy at the south booth. Parking available at both stadium ends.
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Grand Saline
Goddon Irons
Irons
Workshop To Be Held Here For Masonic Lodges
Two Masonic Lodges in this area will be honored during a Workshop to be held at 8 00 Monday evening August 29 in Grand Saline Lodge 1269 Wills Point and Edgewood Lodges will receive Honor Roll Awards by the Grand Lodge of Texas for outstanding attendance in the Spring series of Masonic Workshop programs The awards will be presented by B W Melton of Kaufman who chairs a three county Workshop Area He will also conduct the Workshop meeting Canton Ben Wheeler Van and Grand Saline Lodges are invited Nearly 200 such meetings are held twice a year for officers and members of over 70 Lodges in Texas The Masonic Fraternity is the states largest fraternal group with nearly 250 000 members.
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Grand Saline
Wills Point
Edgewood
Grand Lodge of Texas
B. W. Melton
Kaufman
Canton
Ben Wheeler
Van
Texas
Masonic Fraternity
Curb And Gutter Project Deemed A Necessity
Grand Saline residents are urged to join a curb and gutter program led by Mayor W L Garland Jr. The city plans street repairs and will extend work to property lines while improving alleys. Completing the program now could save the city thousands of dollars and raise property values. Contact City Hall for details.
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Grand Saline
W. L. Garland, Jr
Van Zandt County Fair crowns Louise Skinner queen
Louise Skinner was named Queen of the 1966 Van Zandt County Fair in Grand Saline. She sang to night as her talent, was sponsored by the Van Rotunda Study Club, and escorted by George Skinner. First runner up was Emily Pugh with the Athena Club, and several other local entrants competed. The 1965 queen Mrs. Lynn Brogan attended to pass the crown.
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Louise Skinner
van Zandt County
Hearts of All
Grand Saliners
Emily Pugh
Athena Club
Grand Saline
Ellen Elliott
Rena Walker
Dorothea Horton
Lynn Ritchie
Celia Sloan
Elaine Burges
Cathy Martin
Board- Elwood
Brenda Collins
Edgewood
Lynn
Clark
Jaycees Launch First Fund Raising Drive in Grand Saline
Grand Saline Jaycees begin door to door canvassing for their initial fundraiser titled Jaycee Give-Away. Prizes include a side of beef a $100 ladies wardrobe or a Remington 1100 shotgun. Funds support community development with plans for a Labor Day Holiday Rest Stop and multiple upcoming projects.
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Grand Saline
Kim Pease
Glenn Clower
Jaycee
Baptist Revival Set At Lawrence Springs
The Lawrence Springs Baptist Church announces a Summer Revival from Sunday August 21 to Sunday August 28. Daily services begin with a 7 p.m. prayer service led by Rev. Cleatus Speed of Gladewater with Bud Herron directing the singing. Rev. J. D. Murphy extends the invitation.
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Lawrence Springs Baptist Church
Cleatus Speed of
Gladewater
Bud Herron
J. D. Murphy
Creagleville Homecoming Set For Sunday
Creagleville plans its annual homecoming on Sunday August 21 with a morning program lunch at noon and an afternoon sing song. Singers from the Grand Saline area and many towns around Creagleville are invited and those in charge urge interested residents to attend.
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Creagleville
Grand Saline Area
World War I Vets And Ladies Auxiliary Meet Friday
The regular monthly meeting of the World War I Veterans and the Ladies Auxiliary will be held in the I.O.O.F. Hall Friday night August 19 at 6 30 pm. A covered dish supper will be served and Commander Murphy Boyd invites all members to attend.
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Vets and Ladies Auxiliary
Ladies Auxiliary
Murphy Boyd
Former Church of Christ Minister Returning Here For Meeting
A gospel meeting begins August 22 at the church of Christ here and runs through the month. Evangelist Dean Bullock of Bay City Texas, formerly with the church, will lead the series. John Bullock, local evangelist, directs singing and will help host the event. Services start at 7 30 p m each evening and 10 50 a m on Sunday. All driving distance residents are invited.
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Church of Christ
Dean Bullock
Bay City
Texas
John Bullock
Grand Saline SRA reports mixed success for year
Grand Saline children formed a robust summer program with 75 in swimming six weeks and about 100 in baseball. Volunteers supported coaching umpiring concessions and coordination while most participants learned to swim and enjoyed strong sportsmanship. Treasurer Adene Lowe notes a $63.79 shortfall but calls for continued public support and fundraising.
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Grand Saline
SRA
Adene Lowe
Adene
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