McKnight Co Awarded Bid On FM 751 in Texas
The Texas Highway Commission awarded McKnight Construction Company of Commerce a contract for grading structures base and surfacing on 2.0 miles of Farm to Market Road 751 in Van Zandt County. The low bid was 168078 dollars 14 cents. The project runs from FM 47 Wills Point northwest 1.9 miles under District Engineer W W Potter and Highway Department engineer Sidney C. Cox Jr Canton will oversee a 145 working day schedule.
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Tyler
Texas Highway Commission
W. W. Potter
van Zandt County
McKnight Construction Company of Commerce
FM 47
Wills Point
Sidney C. Cox, Jr
County Offices Close for Christmas Holiday Observance
Van Zandt County Courthouse offices will be closed Monday December 25 and Tuesday December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.
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van Zandt County
Dember
Saline Saline Scene Chili Supper At Fire Dept Meeting
The Grand Saline Fire Department hosted its regular meeting with a homemade chili supper prepared by Mrs. Perry Pugh wife of the fire chief. An annual affair the meal drew the department and invited guests.
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Grand Saline
Perry Pugh
Payroll tax rise impacts Van Zandt County residents
Local workers and employers face higher social security taxes as a 20 percent pension increase takes effect. The 5.85 percent rate on earnings up to 10,800 dollars pushes costs higher for those earning 12,000 or more, with self employed costs rising to 1,014 dollars by 1986. County total affected estimated at about 3.472 million next year.
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van Zandt
van Zandt County
Social Security Administration
Internal Revenue Service
Congress
Ken Horton Joins Tulsa Memorial Band in Rose Parade
Ken Horton grandson of Mr and Mrs Henry Knight will march in the New Year Rose Parade in Pasadena California as a trombonist with the Tulsa Memorial High School band of over 100 members. He is a Grand Saline School alumnus and senior at Tulsa High School heir to Mrs Marie Williams of Tulsa Oklahoma.
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Ken Horton
Henry Knight
Pasadena
California
Tulsa Memorial High School
Ken
Grand Saline
Tulsa High School
Marie Williams
79Th E
Avenue
Tulsa
The Return feature at Oakland Baptist Church
The Return a middle east documentary will be shown at Oakland Baptist Church on December 31 during watch night services from eight till midnight. It portrays the formation of Israel and its role in world history with biblical destiny themes. Produced by the Evangelical Communications Research Foundation and released by Gospel Films Inc.
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Middle East
Oakland Baptist Church
Israel
Evangelical Communications Research Foundation
Gospel Films, Inc
Muskegon
Michigan
Navy Announces Three Year Enlistment With Submarine School
The Navy offers a three year enlistment with guaranteed Submarine School. Starting pay is 307.20 dollars plus 50 dollars and 105 dollars extra for married men. Recruiter Gerald Page says first come, first served and only the finest qualify. contact Page in Tyler for details.
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Navy
Gerald Page
Tyler
No Fines Levied In City Court At Grand Saline
No fines were set for traffic violations in Grand Saline last week per Corporation Court Judge Frank Church ne's. One charge of disturbing the peace was issued, but the fine had not been set as of noon Wednesday.
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Grand Saline
Frank Churchne
Lee Home First In Decorating Contest
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lee won first prize in a city decorating contest sponsored by the Grand Sa line Chamber of Commerce. Judges judged on effectiveness and originality. December 15 16 and 17 judging nights. Cash prizes of 15 10 and 5 were awarded to top homes.
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Bob Lee
The
Grand Sa
Line Chamber of Commerce
Lee
West High
Troy Busby
West Hickory
Jack Knauss
Green
Manuel White
E. Cate
Gailen Stewart
Willis Roberson Praises Grand Sa Line Postal Staff
Postmaster Willis Roberson commends Grand Sa line post office employees for handling a heavy Christmas mail volume with dispatch and efficiency. He notes the public’s early mailing and the office closure on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to let staff enjoy the holiday weekend.
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Grand Saline
Willis Roberson
Grand Saline Post Office
Roberson
Some Merchants To Be Closed Tuesday, Dec. 26
The Chamber of Commerce announces that several merchants and offices will close Tuesday December 26 for Christmas. Quenn Jewelry Jarvis Grand Saline Hardware Pugh Hardware Western Auto Walters TV Service Fowler Insurance Stew art Insurance and City Floral will close. First National Bank and Post Office remain open.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
Sun
Quinn Jewelry
Jarvis
Grand Saline Hardware
Pugh Hardware
Western Auto
Walters T.V. Service
Fowler Insurance Office
Stewart Insurance Office
City Floral
First National Bank
Sun Paper Racks Stolen From Town Locations
Two Sun newspaper racks disappeared Friday night from locations in town. Police Chief Pat Heddins asks readers to report any sightings by calling The Sun office or the police station. Racks may be at Berry's Super D or The Sun office.
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Sun
Pat Heddins
Berry
Revenue Sharing Discussed At Grand Saline Lions Club
County Judge Billy D. Hullum outlines a five year revenue sharing program sending 30.2 billion Federal dollars to local governments to fund public safety environmental protection and capital projects. Grand Saline will receive its first 12 191 payment soon and city and county officials discuss using funds for a new water well and a 28 lot housing development.
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Billy D. Hullum
Lions Club
Grand Saline
Hullum
van Zandt County
Albert Hallum
Wills Point
Perry Pugh
Lane Texas
City Lake
R. V. Hudgins
Stadium Drive
Pugh
Barracks and Auxiliary Hold Christmas Party
The Sa line Barracks and Ladies Auxiliary hosted a Christmas party on Friday December 15. Thirty four attended including seven visitors from Mineola two from Wills Point and three from Canton. The Auxiliary mailed a check to Bonham YV.A. Hospital to buy a canteen coupon book for patients. Carols were sung and gifts exchanged.
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Saline Barracks
Mineola
Wills Point
Canton
Bonham Yv.a. Hospital
Post Office Keeps Saturday Mail Delivery Normal
Willis Roberson, postmaster, states mail will be delivered as usual on Saturday including city and rural delivery despite the window being closed.
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Willis Roberson
Red Barrel Drive Nears Completion in Grand Saline
The Red Barrel Drive in Grand Saline nears its climax with six barrels around town for toy and food donations through noon Friday. Drive chairman Tom Pesnell reports overwhelming response and asks to contact The Sun office Woodrow Joslin or Pesnell if a family is deserving. preparations to aid at least 12 families underway.
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Grand Saline
Tom Pesnell
Drive
Sun Office
Woodrow Joslin
Pesnell
Christmas Eve Communion at First Methodist
First United Methodist Church will observe Christmas Eve communion from 6 to 7 pm. Individuals and families are invited to attend at any time during the hour as a meaningful preparation for Christmas. Pastor Rev. Ellwood Brown reminds members of the observance.
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First United Methodist Church
Ellwood Brown
Amtrak Route Bypasses Grand Saline Without Dallas Link
Amtrak announced a St Louis to Laredo route that bypasses Grand Saline and Dallas. The plan follows a shorter line through Texarkana Austin San Antonio and Laredo using Missouri Pacific lines and the old Eagles route. The National Railway Passenger Corporation board meets January 25 as civic leaders from bypassed cities plan appeals.
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Amtrak
St. Louis
Laredo
Grand Saline
T&p
Longview
Dallas
Texarkana
Austin
San Antonio
Eagles
Missouri Pacific
National Railway Passenger Corporation
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Stephens
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Lions
First Methodist
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Stanley Appleton
N. Oaks
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