41st Annual Firemen Banquet Monday Night
Invitations go out for Grand Saline Volunteer Firemen's 41st annual banquet set for Monday night at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Indian Masterson will be guest speaker, described as a popular humorist. About 100 attendees expected. barbecued dinner to follow. Chief Perry Pugh notes the event will include department members, officers, and a midnight New Year parade through downtown.
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Grand Saline
Indian Masterson
Dallas
Masterson
Perry Pugh
Pugh
ICWU Local 73 Presents Gift Certificates for Needy Families
In a unanimous vote by members of the International Chemical Workers Union Local 38 eight gift certificates of 25 each were given to needy area families. Redeemable at Brookshires Food Store these certificates aim to provide food. The ICWU met Monday December 17 with Marvin Meroney president in charge.
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International Chemical Workers Union
Brookshires
ICWU
Marvin Meroney
Varmer's Tax Guide Available
The Farmer's Tax Guide for 1973 income tax is available at the Van Zandt County agent's office. The booklet shows how tax laws apply to farming situations with filled-in samples of farm records and tax forms illustrating how careful recordkeeping helps farmers prepare an accurate tax return.
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van Zandt
Babson forecasts 1973 price surge reshapes lifestyle trends
Babson’s Reports notes Phase 3 of the Administration’s policy boosted prices amid fuel and food shortages. Despite proven gains in 1973, the outlook warns that rising costs and limited supplies could alter demand and living habits for an indefinite time, affecting industry and international posture.
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Rbuadson's Reports Inc
Wellesley Hills
Mass
Babson’s
Soil Bank
Babson Forecasts for 1974 Economy and Inflation Outlook
Babson projects a 1974 inflation rise near 6 percent led by fuel costs and wage settlements. A weaker real GNP, continued energy constraints, and housing slowdowns expected, with consumer spending down and unemployment potentially reaching 6 to 7 percent. Residential starts near 1.8 million, nonresidential activity hesitant amid high costs and credit tightness.
Brookshire Grocery Names New Manager for Grand Saline Store
Brookshire Grocery announces John Penn of Tyler as the new Grand Saline store manager at 205 W. Frank replacing Gene Crim who led the store since 1970. Crim moves to Greenville to run that Brookshire location. Crim began in 1963 in Sulphur Springs and plans to retire with his wife Frances, daughters, and new grandson on the way amid relocation. Penn, previously assistant manager in Tyler, joined Brookshire in 1966 and and with wife Sheri Yvette expects their first child in May.
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Brookshire Grocery Company
John Penn
Tyler
Grand Saline
W. Frank
Penn
Gene Crim
Crim
Greenville
Brookshire
Sulphur Springs
Frances
Tyler Brookshire
Sheri Yvette
Pension checks for Van Zandt County residents rise in 1974
Federal pension payments to Van Zandt County residents total about 7.5 million dollars annually with 6,102 beneficiaries at year start. The 11 percent 1974 benefit increase raises local payments while the payroll tax rate stays 5.85 percent, but the wage base climbs from 10 800 to 13 200 dollars.
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van Zandt County
Social Security Administration
Congress
West South Central States
van Zandt
1 Percent Decrease On Telephone Tax
The article notes a one percent decrease in the Federal Telephone Excise Tax for the second year, starting January, moving from 9 percent to 8 percent in 1974. It explains the tax applies to local and long distance service and was first enacted in 1953 as a temporary Korean War measure. The spokesperson remarks on ease of collection by telephone companies and ongoing effort to remove the tax.
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General Telephone
Jean Ryan
Riding Club To Elect Officers In January Meeting
The Grand Saline Riding Club will elect officers at its regular meeting Tuesday January 8 at 7 30 p m at the city jail. President James Woods urges every member and prospective member to attend this important meeting.
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Grand Saline
Light Traffic Only In Van Zandt County During Holiday
Van Zandt County saw light traffic and few accidents during the four day holiday, with one motorcycle injury in Lake Holbrook area. Traffic was generally light statewide with only two fatalities in the 18 county district and one Edgewood accident not tied to the holiday. Gas stations largely remained open on Christmas Day to aid travelers.
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van Zandt County
Hop
Gary Null
Junior Null
Mineola
Lake Holbrook
Medical Center Hospital
Null
Morton Salt
Grand Saline
Joe Bailey
Canton
Sun
Edgewood
Van
van Zandt
Bailey
SWEPCO Kilowatt Usage Down in Latest Week
SWEPCO reports a 5.8 percent drop in system kilowatt hour output for the week ending December 15, marking a fourth straight week of decline versus a year earlier. Officials cite weather, increased customers, and reduced nonproduction use such as lighting, with national trends also down.
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Southwestern Electric Power Company
Swepco
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Varmer’s Tax Guide
Babson
Mideast
Babson’s Reports
United Steelworkers
Gross National Produce
GNP
Farm Prospects
Brookshire Grocery
Joun Penn
Riding Club
Texas
Kins County
Titus County
James C. Gardner
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