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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
1
The Van Independent School District proposes a bond issue to fund a new high school complex and a kindergarten first grade building on the current campus if approved by voters on December 4.
A column notes greetings from Leon Pugh of Casper Wyoming and holiday lights in town. It mentions Wilbur Callaway's deer story, cemetery thefts, chewed telephone cables by squirrels, and a cattle acorn issue. The piece previews a new high school and K-1 building, with bond financing pending voter approval.
Van Zandt County Sheriff B. W. Ward announced the hiring of Jerry Don Koonce of Fruitvale as a new deputy for the Grand Saline and Van areas. Koonce, a recent Grand Saline Police Department recruit and former A P grocery worker, brings the total deputies to five. He started December 1 and plans to move to Grand Saline. Ward praised his quiet demeanor and level headed nature.
A Grand Saline LVN association meeting is set for Thursday night December 2 at 7:00 with Mrs. Joe Bartley as the guest speaker. Maurine Sant notes the event.
Dee Roy Tunnell, a longtime Precinct 1 resident from Colfax and Jones communities, announces his bid for the Commissioner Precinct 1 seat now held by Bill Fisher. He notes family ties to former Precinct No. 1 officials, vows to meet voters before the May primary, and pledges to serve as a dependable commissioner.
The Saline Barracks and Ladies Auxiliary 1465 held a covered dish dinner Friday November 19 with 53 present. Visitors came from Gilmer Mineola Canton and Wills Point. The Third District meeting is set for December 11 in Wills Point with 9 30 a m registration. A Christmas tree and gift exchange are planned for Barracks 1465 at the December meeting.
The Central Pentecostal Church will hold a Fellowship Meeting Friday night December 8 at 7 30 pm. Pastor Aly Waymire says several visiting ministers are expected. Good music and singing will be provided and the public is invited.
The Sun will publish Santa Claus letters this year and forward them to the North Pole. Submit by Friday, December 10 to be printed in the Christmas edition. Include signature and return address to Santa Claus in care of The Grand Saline Sun, Grand Saline, Texas.
The Fruitvale parade begins at 2 00 p m Thursday December 2 at Fruitvale School football field. It travels south across Highway 80 then east to the Methodist Church and back. Grand Saline and Edgewood high school bands perform downtown after the parade. Santa Claus rides the fire truck handing out candy. King and Queen riders are Mike Autry and Judy Moffett. All residents invited to attend.
The Sun Office displays authentic moon rocks from a recent Apollo mission. Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. Wylie Goode of Houston provided the samples via friends at the Houston Space Center. No additional rocks are available for purchase by the public. The display includes information about the rocks. Visitors are invited to view.
J M Red Thompson age 42 son of Annie Thompson and the late Monroe Thompson announces candidacy for Precinct 1 Commissioner now held by Bill Fisher who will not seek re election. Thompson a Grand Saline native farmer stockman quail grower and Main Street Baptist Church member served two years in Korea after enlisting in 1951. He says he will be fair impartial and meet as many voters as possible during the campaign.
Grand Saline hosts its annual Christmas Parade on Thursday December 9 at 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce the event invites merchants bands riding clubs and float entrants. Santa will greet children at Santa's House on Highway 80 West after the parade.
Grand Saline area hunters returned with full limits from a Kingsland Texas hunt on the Lappe ranch. Red Thompson led with an 8 point buck plus a doe and turkey. Other group members and their deer counts are listed with multiple 8 and 7 point racks. Weather was warm and deer plentiful. James Curtis party also brought back ten bucks from San Saba County.
The First Church of the Nazarene in Tyler Texas announces a revival from Tuesday December 7 to Sunday December 12. The Commanders of Tyler Texas will provide music for every service. Pastor Rev Robert Wade will be evangelist. Services start at 7 30 each evening.
A. L. Bud Herron 47 of Lawrence Springs announces candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 1. Herron, Morton Salt employee for 15 years, has lived in the precinct all his life and cites road familiarity and some road construction experience. He is a deacon, Fruitvale School Board president, and seeks votes in the May Democratic Primary.
E. P. Friedline reports Grand Saline area received 3% inches of rain in November, boosting yearly total to 87% inches. Normal yearly precipitation is about 38 inches and a killing frost has not occurred yet. The coldest overnight low was 40 degrees, with only light frost in low areas so far.
East Center Baptist Church begins a series of Friday night singings led by clerk Mrs Abbie Swain. The first session starts this Friday December 3 at 6 00 p m with the public invited.
Sunday December 5 will be the afternoon singing at Providence Baptist Church. Ernest Petrea invites singers from far and near and asks listeners to attend this event.
Shirley Anderson announced that the Band Boosters Club will hold a regular meeting Monday night December 6 at 7 00 p m at the Band Hall. All members are requested to attend.
J. L. Hick Goodson announces his candidacy for Van Zandt County Sheriff in the Democratic primary opposing incumbent B. W. Ward. He operates the Humble Station at State Highway 19 and Interstate 20, studied police science, and has deep local ties including family in the county and church membership.
The Sun announces Herbert Sloan as a candidate for Road Commissioner, Precinct 1. Sloan, a Van Zandt County native now living in Corinth, is 42 years old with three sons and a wife named Louvelle Davis. He has 12 years with Bill Fisher’s office, specializes in road work, and aims to meet voters before the May 6 Democratic primary.
The Grand Saline Sun lists Democratic primary candidates for County and District offices on May 6 1972. Names include Gayle Ingram Peyton McKnight Jr for State Senator District 2, Bill Hollowell for State Representative 11th District, Bob Bartlet for County Criminal District Attorney, Joan Dubose Gueus for County Tax Assessor Collector, Rh Ward J L Chick Goodson for County Sheriff, and Herbert Sloan J M Red Thompson for Commissioner Precinct 1.
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