Saline Scene Busy Window Shop And Friday Football
Leighanne Bailiff visiting Grand Saline window shopped for gum balls but could not find a machine until she looked through a store window. The Lions Club machine funds eye care. Friday night Grand Saline Indians play Lindale at 7 pm due to Lindale field work. Youth Foundation receives a $50 check from Mrs Cheatham of Alamo California supporting the project. Band Boosters meet Sept 4 at 8 pm to elect officers and discuss concessions. Leland Stanford to preach at Cross Roads Church Sunday Sept 2 in Mr McKenzie’s vacation absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighanne Bailiff
Arlington
Walter Teal
Grand Saline
Lions Club
Sea
Grand Saline Indians
Indians
Lindale
Lindale Field
Wanda Fowler Cheatham
Alamo
Seporbeone Leland Stanford
O. J. Russell
Cross Roads Church of Christ
E. C. McKenzie
Swingers Offer to Raise Youth Park Funds in Grand Saline
A group calling themselves The Swingers from Grand Saline appeals to residents to adopt orange and black items for sale. They promise $1300 for a Youth Foundation to fund baseball fields, tennis courts, a golf course, and a swimming pool if purchased for $2.50 each. Contact Margaret Means and others at local businesses to arrange.
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Youth Foundation
Margaret Means
Dorothy Akins
Betty Waymire
Bill Thomas
Barbara Collier
Claudine Koonce
Barbara Trent
Ina LaPrade
Koonce
Neal Mobil Station
Virginia Milam
Trades Day Centennial Week Opens In Canton Celebration
More than 100000 visitors are expected in Canton for an eight day First Monday trades day centennial event. Eleven hundred booths were reserved with 500 overflow spaces filling quickly. The festival titled First Monday In Review features a court of 150 local performers and nightly entertainment including dance bands, western music, and school bands. Mayor Henry Lewis cut the birthday cake to open the week, with services parades and dances planned through Labor Day.
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Canton
Hendrix
van Zandt County
Ganton
Canton High School
Henry Lewis
Caneton
Rape Charge Filed Against Local Man in Grand Saline
A Grand Saline man, Tommy Brown, was charged with rape after a 17 year old woman’s complaint. Police Chief Pat Heddins filed the charge. City Judge Frank Churchwell set bond at $10,000. County Sheriff B W Ward said he was released on bond after transfer to Van Zandt County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Tommy Brown
Pat Heddins
Frank Churchwell
B. W. Ward
van Zandt
Grand Saline Schools approve 675737 budget for 1973 74
The Grand Saline School board approved a 1973 74 operating budget of 675 737, about 58 000 above last year’s 617 341. To avoid a tax increase, reserve funds from the bond and operating accounts will cover the gap, with the tax rate remaining at 1.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees of
Grand Saline
Gailen Stewart
Labor Day Holiday Observed Across City and County
In observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 3, most offices and businesses will close. Grand Saline and Van Zandt County offices and First National Bank will shut, along with Post Office window service. mail will be placed in boxes. Local schools also begin their first holiday of the year.
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Grand Saline
van Zandt County
First National Bank
Willis Roberson
City Court Activity This Week
Seven persons were tried in city court. Four faced possession of alcoholic beverage charges with $30 fines each. One was fined $30 for being drunk in public. One person received a $50 fine for drunk and disorderly conduct. Another was fined $17.59 for running a stop sign.
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Frank Churchwell
Absentee Voting Now For Rural Road Bond
Voters in Van Zandt County will decide on a 950000 rural road bond at a September 15 election. Absentee voting began August 27 and runs through September. County officials say funds will not raise taxes and will target roads, bridges, and related equipment for 1974 and 1975, amid flood damage and rising costs. Voting sites are Grand Saline, Fruitvale, and Van. All 1972 voters may participate regardless of property ownership.
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van Zandt County
Commissioners’ Court
Billy D. Hallum
Herbert Sloan
E. E. Wycough
Bill Flowers
Jodie S. Stricklin
Hallum
Hulsum
Fruitvale
Van
Chamber of Commerce
Fruitvale School Adopts Free Lunch Policy For Low Income Families
Fruitvale School announces a free lunch program with income scales to determine eligibility. Families from one to eleven members have specified annual limits, plus an additional 510 for each extra member. Applications are available in the principal's office and may be submitted anytime. principal Marlin Bobo will review eligibility confidentially.
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Marlin Bobo
Fruitvale
Grand Saline AQHA Show Friday at 10 am
The Grand Saline Riding Club arena hosts an American Quarter Horse Association show starting Friday at 10 am, the first AQHA event in Grand Saline. It kicks off a series with Ath ens Tyler and Longview hosting Sept 1–3, featuring first and grand champion prizes, youth awards, and rosette placements across many classes with specified entry fees and 1973 AQHA rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
AQHA
Eblen Sworn In as County Attorney for Unexpired Term
Van Zandt county welcomes Bill Ellen 26 sworn in by County Judge Billy D. Hallum to fill the unexpired term of Bob Bartlett ending December 31 1974. Eblen a Paducah Texas native and former Wilbarger County attorney previously served as Gregg County assistant district attorney and legal advisor for East Texas COGs. He holds a BA from Texas Tech and a UT law degree. he and his wife have three children.
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van Zandtmee
Bill Ellen
Commissioners’ Court
Billy D. Hallum
Eblen
Bob Bartlett
Bartlett
Paducah
Texas
Wilbarger County
Gregg County
East Texas Council of Governments
Texas Tech University
University of Texas
Carroll Ray Alexander In Motorcycle Accident
Carroll Ray Alexander, 20, was injured Sunday night when his motorcycle failed to turn sharp, crashed through a fence, and he was found unconscious Monday afternoon. He was hospitalized and later transferred to Tyler for treatment. His mother said he remains in serious condition with a concussion, rib fracture, and collarbone injury. Police estimated he was last seen in Canton about 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Ray Alexander
Lawrence Springs
Alexander
Jimmy Ray LaPrade
Corby-Germany
Medical Center Hospital
Tyler
Snede Alexander
Night Dispatcher Named for Van Zandt County Sheriff
Alton L Campbell Jr aged 21 of 611 Naid Street Grand Saline has been appointed night dispatcher for the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Bobby Cummings. He will operate the teletype, maintain the radio and perform clerical duties. Campbell attended two years at Tyler Junior College and previously worked at Truman Heddins Chev. Buick in Grand Saline prior to joining the department.
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Alton L. Campbell, Jr
Naid St
Grand Saline
van Zandt County
Labor Day Trail Ride With Fruitvale and Grand Saline Clubs
The Fruitvale Saddle Tramps and the Grand Saline Riding Club plan a Labor Day trail ride. Riders meet at 8:30 am at the Fruitvale arena, ride to Ocean Lake Park, bring lunch, then return after a rest.
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Fruitvale
Solid Waste In County Is Topic Of Discussion
County residents generate about 20 000 tons of solid waste annually and the amount is rising. Pat Burk of the East Texas Council of Governments spoke to officials in Canton about countywide disposal plans. The study covers 14 counties and 12 special districts. Edgewood is the only town fully complying with disposal laws. The final report is due September 1 with publication planned October 15.
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van Zandt
Pat Burk
East Texas Council of Governments
Canton
Herbert Sloan
Bill Flowers
Grand Saline City
Perry Pugh
Grand Saline
Don Edmonds
East Texas
Edgewood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grand Saline Youth Foundation
Shirley Anderson
Anderson
Claudia Koonce
Clay Waymire
Billy Koonce
Howard Waymire
Bryant Harris
Mrs. Public
Swingers
Stewart
C.F. Lodge
Grand
Fruitvale School
Der
Alton Campbell
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