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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1972
Page
1
Dee Roy Tunnell of Canton mourns Rhoda the gentle parade horse after she was put to sleep following a ditch accident. The beloved animal had paraded across Texas and appeared on television and in crowds over more than a decade.
U S Congressman Ray Roberts denounces a three judge panel’s redistricting that moves his Fourth District into a new configuration. He vows to appeal and predicts campaigns in both the new fourth and the 12th districts amid a heated East Texas political scramble.
Grand Saline Bible Church hosted a poster contest by primary and junior Sunday School students. Brad Hepp of Van won first prize of two silver dollars with a Builder Club themed poster, and Sheila Bridges took second prize.
Grand Saline initiates its local March of Dimes campaign with a Dimes Drive at the Elementary School Monday January 81 through Friday February 4. Envelopes will be issued to students from grades one through eight for dime deposits. A Mothers March follows on Sunday February 6 at 1 00 pm led by Mrs Dot Jennings. A bene fit basketball game is planned for Saturday night February 19. Lions Club has coin containers in local shops. contact W B Moore for a container.
Loyd Lambert withdraws as candidate for Van Zandt County Commissioner Precinct 1 due to health reasons. He was among eight candidates. remaining runners are Dee Roy Tunnell Herbert Sloan A L Bud Herron J M Red Thompson R E Bud Davidson Joseph C Russell and Ralph J Parker.
The Mineola Public Library marked a major expansion with one third more space and new features. New carpet and quiet work areas accompany expanded book storage and a genealogy department. The Meredith Foundation funded the project and the public is invited to an opening on Sunday January 30 1972 from 4 to 6 pm at 301 North Pacific Street Mineola.
Boyd Davis of Wills Point announces candidacy for Van Zandt County Sheriff subject to the May Democratic primary. A lifelong farmer and rancher with local business ties, he is married to Lola Mae Shaw and has five children and eight grandchildren.
A folder detailing the purpose functions and membership requirements for the Sons of Confederate Veterans is available to readers of the Sun. The group preserves history heritage and traditions of the South with S.C.V. Camps across the U.S. Texas has six camps. Loy J. Gilbert of Tyler is Texas Division Commander. Write for folder C.V. P.O. Box 66625 Houston Texas 77006.
The Senior Citizens Club will meet February 3 at noon for a covered dish luncheon at the Odd Fellows Hall on Highway 80 West. All senior citizens are invited to attend per Mrs J K Burges, club reporter.
87 year old Wy lie attorney Jim Caton has filed as a Democrat candidate for the newly created 2nd Senatorial District. Caton, a Wylie native and lawyer, heads James R. Caton & Associates in McKinney and owns Caton Title Company with offices in Plano and McKinney.
City officer Jim Hays announced all boats with any motor must be registered before use. The deadline was January 1, 1972, but slips are available at the police station for those not yet registered. Boat owners may register yearly or by month as with car inspections.
Gordon McLaughlin recounts filming Toklat a grizzly bear drama in Utah Alaska and Wyoming where gear heavy crews chased roaming stars. The bear and cougar sequences required risk and quick camera action with shows at 5 7 and 9 p m on Wednesday February 2 rated G.
Dear Sir Knights notice outlines the annual inspection by C. E. Jones Eminent Grand Warder on Saturday night January 29. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and inspection at 7:00 p.m. encouraged attendance and brotherhood. Signed by Commander James Brockman and Recorder M. R. Malone.
W. L. Garland Jr president reports bank income and assets rose in 1971 with deposits increasing from 4 598 451 61 to 5 051 677 24. He credits cattle and produce prices loans and deposits and area prosperity. Garland forecasts 1972 improvement as employment and construction rise. Officers and directors listed.
Coaches Arnold King and Don Whatley announce the 1972 Grand Saline Junior High basketball tournament begins Thursday February 3 and runs Thursday Friday and Saturday in the old high school gym on Main Street. Games are 6 minute quarters with a concession stand. An all tournament team is not selected. Trophies for first second and consolation will be awarded by Principal Shirley Anderson after the final game Saturday night. Public encouraged to attend.
The Saline Barracks and Ladies Auxiliary 1465 World War I Veterans met Friday Jan 21 with 85 attending a covered dish dinner. Four Barracks were represented. The Auxiliary reached its 1972 membership goal with 41 dues paid. Commander Chester Hardy invites all to a Jan 27 memorial program honoring eight members who died in 1971.
The regular fifth Sunday afternoon singing will be held Sunday January 30 at 2 00 p m at Nazarene Chapel. Mrs Ruby Ritchie Brown will be in charge. All lovers of gospel singing have a special invitation to attend.
Grand Saline Indians grimace through a 3–4 district mark in the 1971 72 season. Tommy Stewart led scoring with 23 in a Canton comeback, while Rockwall, Brownsboro and Kaufman posted wins. Remaining standings show Van 7–0, Wills Point 6–1, Brownsboro 5–2, Kaufman 5–3, Grand Saline 3–4, Rockwall 2–5, Canton 1–6, Malakoff 0–7.
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