Funeral services for Mrs Rosa Pryor held in Mabank
Mrs Rosa A Pryor 89 mother of Guy C Pryor Grand Saline Schools superintendent died Monday Feb 9 in Mabank Funeral services were at First Baptist Mabank at 1 pm Wednesday officiated by Rev Paul Petty Rev Kenneth Aufill and Rev George Thompson Burial at Restland Memorial Park Dallas Mabank in charge Survivors include three sons Carl Pryor Broken Bow OK Dallas and Guy C Pryor Grand Saline and three daughters Alta McMullen Idabell OK Mamie Ballard San Angelo and Samfiedman Mabank with many grandchildren and great grandchildren listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa A. Pryor
Guy C. Pryor
Grand Saline
First Baptist Church
Mabank
Whos New Born Son for Rev and Mrs Spann
Rev and Mrs Harold Spann announce the birth of a son named John Lawrence Gary born in February weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. The couple celebrate the arrival of their new family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Spann
John Lawrence Gary
Tyler JC band scholarships awarded to four Grand Saline seniors
Four Grand Saline High seniors Patsy Neill Cary Knight Ronnie Sloan and Phil Bogan received band scholarships to Tyler Junior College. The awards cover tuition lab fees and transportation based on musical ability activity and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline High
Tyler Junior College
Manuel de la Rosa
Raymond Neill
Cary Knight
Odie Knight
Ronnie Sloan
Ellice Guinn
Phil Bogan
Leta Bogan
East Texas State College
Patsy Neill
Gary Knight
de la Rosa
Louisiana Yam Growers Tour Planned for Grand Saline
A Louisiana yam producing area tour for Grand Saline growers and buyers was announced by Don Dodson for March trips. Attendees from Van Mineola Gulden Canton and nearby towns will visit Sunset Opeisas and Baton Rouge with Dr. Miller addressing the group. The return includes a stop at the Lufkin experimental station. lodging and meals are the only charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Grand Saline
Don Dodson
Chamber of Commerce
Van
Sunset
Opeisas
Baton Rouge
Lufkin Experimental Station
Texas
C. B. Senter
T&p Railroad
Mineola and Grand Saline
Grand Jury Indicts 21 in Van Zandt County
Van Zandt County grand jury returned 21 indictments this week. Foreman Hardegree led the panel which included Sellers Trevis Hyde Maone Woolverton Harde gree Peden Norman Gibbard Kinney DuBose Rogers and others. District Attorney James S. Grisham announced the indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe A. Sellers
Angus Trevis
Bernice Hyde
Emmett Ma‘one
Lester Woolverton
E. S. Hardegree
J. A. Peden
A. G. Norman, Jr
Jack E. Gibbard
Hubert L. Kinney
Vance DuBose
J. G. Rogers
Hardegree
Ben Wheeler
James S. Grisham
van Zandt Co
New Members Welcomed by Chamber Including Local Businesses
The Chamber adds Moreland's Wholesale Meat Company and Bosso's Candy Shop in Grand Saline. It warns against undirected solicitations and urges letters of authorization from the city for legitimate fundraisers while planning an agriculture trip to Louisiana for potato growers and buyers. The scouting page emphasizes citizen support for youth activities and parade coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreland
Bosso
Grand Saline
Agriculture Committee
Louisiana
Funeral Services For James Patrick Held On Friday
Funeral services for James E. Patrick 53 a Van Zandt County native were held at 2 p m Friday at Oakland Baptist Church with Rev Webb Melton and Rev N H Barnett officiating Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery under Bartley Funeral Home direction Survivors include his widow a son Billy Keith Patrick of Grand Saline a step son Coy Gene Daniels of Dallas a daughter Jim mie Lee Patrick of Grand Saline three step daughters Frances Ann Wade and Aline Mosley both of Grand Saline and Gay Meroney of Farmington NM two sisters Mrs Jessie Roan of Dallas and Mrs Henrietta Stewart of Grand Saline Pallbearers were Lee Skinner Chuck King Jack Mayne Murl Whittaker Bo Fisher and Omer Wheeler
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James FE. Patrick
van Zandt County
Oakland Baptist Church
Webb Melton
N. H. Barnett
Oakland Cemetery
Bartley Funeral Home
Patrick
East Center
Billy Keith Patrick
Grand Saline
Coy Gene Daniels
Dallas
Jimmie Lee Patrick
Frances Ann Wade
Aline Mosley
Gay Meroney
Farmington
N. M
Jessie Roan
Henrietta Stewart
Lee Skinner
Chuck King
Jack Mayne
Murl Whittaker
Bo Fisher
Omer Wheeler
WWI Vets to Meet Sunday February 15
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its monthly meeting next Sunday afternoon at 2 pm. N L King announced all World War I veterans are urged to attend.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
N. L. King
Southwestern Atom Trip for Students Announced
Southwestern Electric Power Company will send three high school science students and one teacher from Ark-La-Tex to the National Youth Conference on the Atom in Atlantic City New Jersey April 30 to May 1. Essays due March 6 and finalists interviewed before final selections announced March 27 and April 3 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark-La-Tex
Southwestern Electric Power Company
Atlantic City
N. J
J. Robert Welsh
Southwestern
Welsh
Grand Saline Indians Triumph Over Wills Point Tigers 43-39
Grand Saline battled off a late rally by Wills Point to win 43 39 at Indian Gym. The Indians improved to two and six in district play, both wins over Wills Point, while the Tigers extended their losing streak to eight.
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Grand Saline Indians
Wills Point Tigers
Grand Saline Hick
Indian Gym
Wills Point
Tigers
Grand Saline
Indians
Scouts Parade Marks 49th Grand Saline Anniversary
Grand Saline Boy Scouts and troops from Cub and Brownie groups joined a downtown parade marking the 49th Anniversary Week February 7 13. Over 100 Scouts led by Troop 373 and Yellow Horse District paraded from Grand Saline High School to the Post Office for a flag lowering ceremony. Leaders praise teamwork and note Girl Scouts and Brownies joined as honored guests.
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Grand Saline
Boy Scouts
Grand Saline High School
Main St
Frank
Tremely
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Brownies
First Grand Saline Trades Day Set for Feb 21
Don Dodson Chamber of Commerce Manager announced the event for Saturday on the Fire Hall lawn and Frank Street east of City Hall. Trading will be all day with items from stoves to elephants including livestock dogs and any tradable goods.
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Grand Saline
Don Dodson
Chamber of Commerce
Fire Hall
Frank St
Cubs Hold Banquet and Awards At Grand Saline Scout Dinner
The Grand Saline Cub Scouts held their annual dinner at First Methodist Church February 3 with Rev. Harold Spann delivering the main address. New officers were elected led by Cubmaster A. C. Sterdal, with awards given to members for Bobcat Wolf Bear Lion and Arrow Point distinctions plus service pins and year pins.
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Grand Saline
First Methodist Church
Harold Spann
First Methodist
Cubs
Doran Bradberry
Bobcat
Hank Elliott
Wolfe
Rusty Blanchard
Bear
Jerry Hudgins
Randy Bradberry
Algie Hammack
Billie Hall
David Stordal
David Elwood
Scottie Bartley
Lion
Wayne Clark
David Martin
Doran Bradberry Jr
Steven Davis
Harold Woodall
Ronnie Jennings
Michael Green
Robin
Tommy Davis
Charles Anderson
Wesley Ward
Ronnie Nations
Terry Burks
David Dickerson
Robin Batchelor
Stephen Pryor
Mike Davis
Hammack
Den
Batchelor
Tyler
Bro
John Ward
Denmothers
Luther Anderson
Walt Bryant
John Korleski
Don Seabring
Den 2
Bill Carter
Joe Mitchell
Jimmy Carter
Jon Turlington
Pearl Harvey
Baptist church to host Rev Douglas Laird as guest speaker
Rev Douglas Laird president of the Baptist Jacksonville College will speak at the First Baptist Church Sunday service at 11 am. A college trio will provide music and special songs. County wide training services start at 2 pm Sunday with Laird and the singing group staying for the afternoon service.
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Douglas L. Laird
Baptist Jacksonville College
First Baptist Church
First Baptist
Laird
Local Woman Dies At 79 In Grand Saline
Mrs. J. D. Attkisson, 79, died at 5 a m Wednesday at Corby Germany Hospital. Services pending with Bartley Funeral Home. She had lived in Grand Saline 52 years and was active in the Baptist Church. A full obituary will appear next week.
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J. D. Attkisson
Corby-Germany
Bartley Funeral Home
County Court Hears Misdemeanor Cases
Judge C G Staton’s County Criminal Court tried 1 misdemeanor case Tuesday with 22 pled guilty. DA James S Grisham reported an Albanan was convicted on a DWI charge and given 10 days in jail plus a $50 fine. Eight cases were continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Staton
County Criminal Court
James S. Grisham
Albanan
Grisham
Albino robin spotted near Grand Saline Elementary
Witnesses report an albino robin in Grand Saline near the elementary school. Local residents including Gordon Knight say the bird is friendly and not dangerous. sightings encourage calm observation and no panic.
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Robin
Grand Saline
Gordon Knight
Post Office
Young Adult Class Meets On Saturday
The Bible Baptist Church Young Adult Sunday school class held a Saturday night fellowship at Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fisher’s home. Pastor John Ward opened with prayer and Mrs. Cecil Hollowell led a devotional from I Peter. Guests included multiple couples and families, with plans announced for the next gathering at Mr. and Mrs. John Land.
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Bible Baptist Church
Warren Fisher
John Ward
Cecil Hollowell
I Peter
Ferron Tipps
Arthur Owens
Bud Willman
Bill Willman
Benna Frits
Carol
John Land
Fisher
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Tyler JC
Grand Saline Band
Tom Whitson
Ed Fowler
Mineola
Gulden
Canton
Ing
Dodson
Dr. Miller
Grand Saline Fruitvale
Edgewood
J. BE
Salt City Co
Grand Jury
BY Don Dodson
Puge
James Patrick
Arkansas
Wills
den Mathers
Raymond Sloan
Howard Thompson
Guy Pryor
Perry Pugh
Joe Bartley
Glynn Martin
Hulin H. Smith
James H
Nig) Rucker
Jarrel Matthews
Raymond Yarbrough
Wallace Ward
Berlie Stone
Yellow Horse District
Sloan
Glyn Martin
Martin
Joe Bartley Jr
Jimmy Rucker
Danny Miller
Tom Pollard
Horace Wallace
Berlie Stone Jr
Billy Barber
David Pryor
Tommy Rodden
Robby Williams
Johnny Sloan
Ricky Navarro
Sammy Sansom
Ronnie Jordan
Doyle Mains
Marion Pugh
Ray Yarbrough
Jerry Jackson
Greg Kuykendall
David Peoples
A. C. Sterdal
Belman
James Elwood
C. E. Green
Scouts
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