Grand Saline Christmas Business And Local Happenings
Alf Roberson notes brisk Grand Saline Christmas shopping with 12 days left. Community reminders urge supporting local merchants. Weaver’s Fishing Camp reports bass fishing strength. Bert Alexander wins derby with 350 prize. Donald Wayne Wise born December 7 at Dallas East Hospital to John and Jo Masterson Wise. W. L. Lewin, longtime farmer and lumber businessman, dies. remembered for pioneering tomatoes on a Dallas-bound market and local trucking contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Weaver
Weaver
Cat '0 the Pines
Grand Saline
Grand Line
Bert Alexander
Bert
Red McNorton
Wally Finment
Mc Warner
Cary
Florence
Dallas East Hospital
Donald Wayne
John Wise
Jo Masterson
Local Lions Hold Mid Winter Conference in Honey Grove
About 200 Lions from District 2X2 attended a Sunday Lions Club Mid Winter Conference in Honey Grove Texas. Ray Rucker and other members enjoyed a noon dinner lunch and an afternoon program included a Lions Club business session and a book review for attending Lionesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fund Ray Rucker
Honey Grove
Texas
Lions Club
Safety Sunday Proclaimed by Texas Governor in 1984
Official memorandum from Governor of Texas declares December 13, 1984 as Safety Sunday. Urges all citizens to join a statewide effort to awaken drivers’ conscience, obey traffic laws, and protect human life amid national highway accident tolls. Invites pastors to remind members of personal responsibility behind the plea for cautious driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Department of Public Safety
Governor's Office
Texas Safety Association
Indi
Reumon
New Christmas Lights Brighten Downtown District
Downtown Grand Saline glows with new Christmas lights after complex wiring on building brackets and stored strands. Chamber of Commerce President Wiley Garland praises the effort while organizers Clyde Darnell, Cliff Campbell, Leon Thornton, and Aubrey Sinclair coordinate installation with Wood County Electric Co-Op and Southwestern Electric Power officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Chamber of Commerce
Wiley Garland
The
Sun
Chambers
Altie
Clyde Darnell
Cliff Campbell
Leon Thornton
Aubrey Sinclair
C. Love
Wood County Electric Co-Op
Morgan Cambie
Southwestern Electric Power O
G. G. McCven
Blood Drive Urgently Sought for Mrs Harries in Dallas
In Grand Saline Mrs Acie Harries needs a pint of blood ahead of major surgery at Baylor Hospital Dallas. Marley also faces surgery. Friends of Grand Latino readers in Dallas organize a blood bank drive with hours Wednesday and Friday 9 am to 7 pm Thursday and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm.
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Grand Saline
Acie Harries
Marley
Baylor Hospital
Dallas
Lewis Funeral Held for Grand Saline Resident
Funeral services for Lewis were held today at 3 PM at First Baptist Church in Grand Saline with Rev. James Schaffer and others officiating. Burial followed at Woodside Cemetery. A Mississippi native, he lived in Grand Saline 58 years, was a retired farmer and lumber yard owner, and served as a church deacon and oil director. Wife Mrs threesoma. children Willie Lee Barrett, Hossier City, La. Lucille Patmon, Richmond Vayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corby-Germany
Pam
Pirst “Baptist Church
James Schaffer
Ra Barrett
Eldon Crump
Woodside Cemetery
Hartley Funeral Home
Lewis
Mississippi
Grand Saline
First Baptist Church
Threesoma
Lloyd Lewis
Willie Lee Barrett
Hossier City
Lucille Patmon
Hehmond Vayne
Bank robbery attempt fails at Ben Wheeler bank
Three white men attempted an armed robbery at First State Bank of Ben Wheeler on Saturday morning but fled empty handed after jaywalked bank officials arrived. The incident occurred about 8:25 am as Truitt Pulham and vice president Jack Stanger were entering the bank. Authorities say the robbers pried the back door and confronted the staff before escaping. The case is under investigation by local deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wheeler Bank
First State Bank
van Zandt County Sheriff's Department
Canton
Bank
Truitt Pulnam
Athief
Jack Stanger
Stanger
Faleizham
Fulgham
Ben Wheeler
Musical Night at Jones Center Sat Night in Jones Corinth
Aaron Crawford invites all to a community center musical at Jones Corinth on December 12. Three men attempted a bank robbery at Ben Wheeler bank then fled. no money taken. Bank hours were 9 to noon Saturday. Sheriff Harmett reports units from multiple counties and agencies assisting in the investigation.
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Jones Sat
Ime
Jones-Corinth “Community Center
Aaron Crawford
Jen Harmett
Harry Ray Ammons
Canton
Stanger
Felgham
Fed
Nacoga Goches
Nacogdoches
Ben Wheeler Bank
Van
Fruitvale to Host Its First Christmas Parade
Fruitvale School sponsors a first time Christmas parade on Monday December 14 at 2 00 p m The event will feature a parade across U S 80 with mounted flag bearers Edgewood High School Band Fruitvale Elementary and High School bands floats Nativity scenes and holiday characters The Grand Same High School Drama Club presents Christmas In A Time For Joy directed by Mrs Gordlyn Besant There will be an art exhibit and ribbons for best entries A care center will be available in the school building and parade invitations are extended to all residents
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Fruitvale School
Cementary
Grand Saine High School Drama Club
France
Gordlyn Besant
U. S. 80
Edgewood High School
Fruitvale
Mentary
Nick
Hallye Randall
Kirbys Complete Ten Month Bible School Course in New York
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Kirby of Grand Saline completed a ten month Bible instruction and organization management program at Watchtower Bible School of Gilead in New York City. They were among 100 students from 52 lands, studying venue by venue Bible history and practical ministry methods, with production exposure at the society’s printing plants and Bibles. The couple will be sent to Tennessee on assignment. the group is being assigned to 56 lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRroy Kirby
Grand Saline
Watchtower Bible School
Gilead
New York City
Jehovah's Witnesses
Kirby
Tennessee
Indian Band Twirlers Win Eight Firsts at Region Meet
Indian Band twirlers dominated the Region Twirling Contest in Pittsburg last Saturday securing eight of fourteen first-place awards in class 1. Winners included Carolyn Carter Sue Welch Karan Lowe Elan Claas IL and other top placers Norene Blanchard Martha Bailey Stephanie Kuykendall Charlotte Land Gail Savage and Charlotte Sloan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Carolyn Carter
Sue Welch
Karan Lowe
Elan Claas IL
Norene Blanchard
Martha Bailey
Stephanie Kuykendall
James Mary Elliott
Eveye Bryant
Manuel de’ la Rosa
Paul Sellers To Receive BA Degree At A M Commencement
Texas A M University registrar HL Weaton releases notice that 415 candidates have filed for bachelor of arts in industrial technology to be conferred at the upcoming commencement. The report also notes 120 graduate students seeking master's degrees and several doctoral candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas A & M University
HL Weaton
Santa Claus Visits Rand Saline on Dec 19 Parade
Santa Claus plans to visit Rand Saline Saturday December 19 at 2 30 pm riding a red truck. The Chamber of Commerce will provide candy turkeys for giveaway with tickets issued by member merchants and drawn from a large hopper to select winners. Also listed are participating Chamber merchants and local community news of Mrs Augusta Worden visiting Houston Mesquite.
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Hoy
Ole Santa Claus
Rand Saline
Chamber 1 Commerce Committee
Lana
Santa
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Adicine Meat Service
AGT Food Store
Armstrong Province Company
Bailey Appliance and Furniture
Hartley Funeral Home
Busby's Dairy Bar
the City Pharmacy
Clower Furniture Company
Dairy’ Mart
Darby's
Hans Elliott Chevrolet Company
G. R. Elliott
First National
Bank
Power Insurance
Mat Grier
Comilitam
Jack Witchell
Paris Jew Service
American Legion Set Meeting Thursday December 10
Members of the American Legion are urged to attend a meeting Thursday December 10 at 7 30 p m. Post Commander Jack Lunsford said district commander Robert H Morris is expected to attend and a good meeting is anticipated.
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Aml
Mercan Legion
Alan
Jackunsford
Robert H. Morris
Third District
Lunsford
Fellowship Meeting At Pentecostal Church Dec 11
A fellowship gathering at the Pentecostal Church is announced for Friday December 11 at 7 20 PM. Russell urges all attendees to join for fellowship and a special spiritual occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Church
Pri
Eoangaban
Russell
Local FFA Conducting Team Enters State Meet
The Saline area PRA chapter will again be represented in the State Leader tests at Sam Houston State College. The Chapter Conducting team, after winning first in district and area centers, aims for top four in each contest to win banners. Front row entries include Walt Bryant and Jimmy Carter with advisers Taylor Rhodes and Stanley Appleton. the group is pictured with hopes of a banner for the Vocational Agriculture Building chapter room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nd Saline
PRA
Sam Houston
Her
College de
Sam Houston State
Ffa.hapter
Vocational Agriculture Building
Grand Saline
Green Hand Hapter
N. K. Quarles
East Texas
Walt Bryant
Jimmy Carter
Robert Coffman
Russell Alexander
Taylor Rhodes
John Coon
Johnny Weeks
Jerry Hudgins
Billy Woodrum
Stanley Appleton
George Cheney
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Alf Robersom
Ood
Sun Force
W. L. Il Lewin
Lewin
Will
East Highway
Mr. Lewin
Law
H. Grove
John Connally
Austin, Texas
Grand Saline High
Cordis Caperton
Iris
Brownsboro
Cape Mn
Patricia Pierce
Linda Talburt
Donna O'Conner
Linda Blanchard
Ian Masterson
Wanda Fisher
Eam
Judy Woodrum
Anetta Stone
Yonnie Davis
Wanda Westmoreland
Maurine Stone
Ad Dot Horton
Cathy Jackson
Kathleen Whatley
Karen Hamper
Ellen Elliott
Maryann Reed
Norine Blanchard
Donnie Davis
Hazel Fincher
Lovelia Nelson
Martha Stone
J. W. Thompson
van City Limits
Travis Shafer
Department of Public Safety
Thompson
Johnny K. Thomas
Shaffer
Thomas
Mr. Thompson
J.B
Sparkey
Tom Terete
Mincola
Terrell
Tyler
Wills Point
Pigely Wigly
Safeway
Parkey” Green
PTA
LeRoy Kirbys
LeRoy Kirby
United S
Fleury
RL. Gray
Edgewood
Mathis Watson
M. B. Punderwork
Bastropently
Wathis’ Watson
Paul Sellers
Santa Claus
Augusta Worden
Houston
H. L. Denson
Mesquite
John J. Worden
American Legion
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