Saline Scene Grand Saline Chamber Meeting and Council
The Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce directors meet at noon Tuesday at Westward Ho Restaurant with Truman Heddins presiding. The city council meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. to discuss a new water well. The high school band, directed by Leonard Walker, performs December 18 for the PTA.
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Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce
Westward Ho
Truman Heddins
Creepers
Grand Saline
Grand Saline High School
PTA
Leonard Walker
Soul Winning Seminar Set For Weekend At Fruitvale Church
Rev Don Travis promotes a three night Soul Winning Seminar at Fruitvale Baptist Church December 8 9 and 10 starting at 730 PM each evening Dr Richard A Seymour former dean of Florida Baptist College heads the theology department and co authored Handbook of Personal Evangelism He also edits Soul Winner's Digest and leads Soul Winning Seminar Nursery provided and noon meal after Sunday service continuing outreach in the area
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Don Travis
Fruitvale Baptist Church
Richard A. Seymour
Florida Baptist College
Soul Winning Seminar
Travis
Grand Saline to Host C of C Basketball Tourney
Grand Saline hosts December 14 15 16 with eight area teams including Lindale Edgewood Sabine Canton Hawkins Brownsboro Rains Grand Saline. First round matches set with winners advancing to Championship bracket and trophies for top four and consolation.
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Grand Saline
Rains
Lindale
Edgewood
Sabine
Canton
Hawkins
Brownsboro
Edgewood Bulldogs
Hawkins’ Hawks
Canton Eagles
PTA Not Authorized to Fund Class Parties
PTA president Mrs. Leland Currey states the annual Christmas party costs must be paid by room mothers and parents. Halloween Carnival funds can not be used without a legal PTA motion. The PTA previously allowed $1 per child, about $600, but future funding will await a December panel election and April PTA meeting.
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PTA
Leland Currey
Four People Fined in City Court Week
Corporation Court Judge Frank Churchwell reports four fines during the past week. One person charged with rudely displaying a prohibited weapon was fined $50. Two were fined $80 each for possession and consumption. One charged as drunk in public was fined $30.
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Corporation Court
Frank Churchwell
Santa Claus Letters To Be Published In Sun Christmas Issue
Readers are invited to mail letters to Santa Claus to be published in The Grand Saline Sun Christmas issue. Letters must be received by December 15 and mailed from the local office to Santa at the North Pole with sender name and return address.
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Santa
The
Sur
North Pole
Santa Claus
Grand Saline Sun
Tires to Be Checked in 1973 Vehicle Inspection
Captain M. C. Blount of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Service announces that starting January 1, 1973 tire inspection becomes part of Texas annual vehicle inspections. Additional checks cover brakes lighting horns mirrors wipers seat belts steering wheels rims exhaust and emissions with a $2 inspection fee.
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M. C. Blount
Motor Vehicle Inspection Service
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas
Blount
Red Barrel Drive Aids Needy In Grand Saline Christmas
Christmas parade caption promotes community help with Red Barrel Drive. Six barrels placed around town at Paul Teal Quick Foods Brookshire Super D Grocery Perry Brothers W&W Variety and United Dollar invite non perishable items. Cash contributions accepted at Woodrow Joslin Joe Bartley or The Grand Saline Sun. A report will follow on totals and distribution.
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Grand Saline
Tom Pesnell
Theus
Paul Teal Quick Foods
Brookshires
Super D Grocery
Perry Brothers
W&w Variety
United Dollar
Woodrow Joslin
Joe Bartley
Toy safety tips to prevent injuries and fires
FDA toy safety experts warn that even innocent looking toys can be dangerous and cause about 700000 injuries annually in the United States. Parental supervision and age appropriate toy selection are key, along with fabric labels that indicate flame resistance and washability.
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Food and Drug Administration
Unite States
FDA
Grand Saline Home Decor Contest Dates Announced
The Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce updates contest dates with judging set for December 15 16 and 17 at 6 p m. Homes must be lit by 6 to be judged. Cash prizes of 15 10 and 5 will be awarded for first second and third. Enter by calling 962 3555 or mailing name and address to the Chamber.
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Grand Saline
Stewart
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Bentsen pushes for stronger U S international trade policy
Senator Lloyd Bentsen warned Washington must push to expand foreign trade growth at an American Petroleum Institute meeting in Chicago. He cited a shift from a 1964 trade surplus to a 1971 deficit, urged tougher trade rules and government backing for U S business, and called for industry research and broader use of existing R D.
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Washington, D. C
U.S
Lloyd Bentsen
Chicago
Bentsen
American Petroleum Institute
8th District World War I Veterans Meet December 9
The 8th District World War I Veterans will meet Saturday, December, at the Canton School Cafeteria. Registration begins at 9 am. A sack lunch will be available and others may dine at the cafeteria.
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Canton
Grand Saline School Board Sets December Meeting
The Grand Saline Independent School District board will meet in regular session Monday night December 11 at 7:30 p.m. A faculty Christmas dinner precedes the meeting. Agenda items include the 1973 contract for the school tax attorney, currently Alex Beall of Tyler, and an increase in soft drink prices from 10 to 15 cents for campus machines.
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Grand Saline Independent School District
Alex Beall
Tyler
Free State Day Now Organized In Canton
The Free State chapter of Disabled American Veterans held its charter meeting on November 21 in Canton electing Leon Marr as commander. Other officers include J. B. Morris senior vice commander Van F. Parris Jr vice commander and Jerry Fowler adjutant. National service officer W G Lawrence of the VA in Waco and Chet Runion Region II commander attended. The group will meet monthly on the second Monday at 6 30 pm urging all members and prospective members to attend December 11 session.
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Free State Chapter of
Disabled American Veterans
Canton
Leon Marr
Marr
J. B. Morris
van F. Parris, Jr
Jerry Fowler
National Service
W. G. Lawrence
Veteran’s Administration
Waco
Chet Runion
Region II
Army Buddy Reunites After 27 Years At Local Store
A man entered Super D on Saturday afternoon asking Kenneth Berry to cash a check. The visitor was his Army buddy from 1942 to 1945, a close friend Berry had not seen since basic training during World War II.
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Kenneth Berry
Berry
Youth Sings Christmas Message at County Courthouse Lawn
Several hundred teenagers will sing Christmas carols on the county courthouse lawn Monday December 18 starting at 7 30 p m. Baptist Youth for Christ from across the county join as a giant choir to echo the season message led by Jim Howell music and youth director First Baptist Church of Wills Point.
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Baptist Youth For Christ
Jim Howell
First Baptist Church of
Wills Point
Friedline’s Grandson Named to Who’s Who at ASU
Envy Knowlton son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Knowlton of San Angelo has been named to the Who's Who of American Universities and Colleges. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. E P Friedline. Kelly is a physics major at Angelo State University.
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Envy Knowlton
Bruce Knowlin
San Angelo
E. P. Friedline
Eda Ruth Friedline
Knowlton
Kelly
Angelo State University
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Seater Bentsen
State Department
Germany
Soviet Union
Japan
United States
Friedline’s
Alpha Beta Delta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
LION
Grand Saline Lions Club
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