All Over Town highlights and local notes
Alf Roberson recovering after abdominal aneurysm surgery on June 22 at Medical Center Hospital Tyler. He left ICU for a private room and shows progress. Local updates include jokes from Milton Hitt, hay worries in Grand Saline, Renfrow filling in at K Wolen’s, new courthouse window shades in Canton, patriotic ties at Kenneth Berry’s Grocery, a broken arm for Pastor J A Hudson, and a quiet week for Chief Pat Heddins with a juvenile incident at Grand Cleaners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Roberson
Medical Center Hospital
Tyler
Alf
Sun
Pat Heddins
Grand Saline
Grand Cleaners
Grand Saline Lodge Opens July Membership Drive
The Grand Saline 1.0.0.F. Lodge conducts a July membership drive with an Open House on Saturday July 10 at the lodge hall. The Rebekah Lodge serves fried chicken and homemade ice cream. interested individuals may contact F. L. Gardner for dues information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline 1
Rebekah
B. H. Adams
Noble Grand
F. L. Gardner
Local Lions Club Elects Officers
New Lions Club officers were elected at the last meeting held June 15. Vernon Moore secretary reports the slate includes Clarence Barfield president R E Renfrow first vice president J E Persons second vice president Taylor Rhodes third vice president Vernon Moore secretary Herbert Clower tail twister and Rayford Williams lion tamer. Next meeting is Tuesday July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Vernon’ Moore
Clarence "Barfield
R. E. Renfrow
J. E. Persons
Taylor Rhodes
Vernon Moore
Herbert Clower
Rayford Williams
Pledge and Symbols in American Life
The piece extols the pledge of allegiance and the flag as vital American symbols. It argues symbols reflect real values, praise for the flag, and urges reverence in schools, homes, and military service to guard freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Social security payments reach Van Zandt County residents
In 1970, Van Zandt County residents received about 400 000 dollars monthly in social security benefits. President Nixon signed a March 17 law boosting most local benefits by 10 percent, with seniors over 72 or certain dependents seeing smaller increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Zandt County
Thomas F. Guy
Tyler
Nixon
Guy
Texas
Merritt Assigned Medical Duties
U S Air Force Master Sergeant Lloyd R. Merritt arrives for duty at Sheppard AFB Texas as a medical material superintendent with the Medical Service School under Air Training Command. He previously served at Itazuke AB Japan and is a 1958 Sunset High School Dallas graduate who attended the University of Maryland Far East Division in Japan. His wife Judith is daughter of Mrs. Lechmooke and C L Anderson of Boston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Air Force
Lloyd R. Merritt
George L. Merritt
Howell St
Wills Point
Sheppard Afb
Tex
Merritt
Medical Service School
Air Training Command
USAF
Itazuke AB
Japan
Sunset High School
Dallas
University of Maryland
Senior Citizens To Meet Thursday
The Senior Citizens Club meets Thursday July 1 at 2 00 PM in the Odd Fellows Hall Highway 80 West. Mrs L Nations club president invites all elderly citizens to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Citizens Club
Odd Fellows Hall
Highway 80 West
Masonic Officers To Be Installed July 8
The Grand Saline Masonic Lodge 1269 A F and A M will hold an open installation of officers for the year 1971 72 on Thursday July 8 at 730 p m Officers to be installed include J D Yarbrough Worshipful Master John Teague Senior Warden Tommy Rodden Junior Warden J Tollie Wimpey Chaplain Homer Williams Tiler Fernando Maciel Secretary Murry Means Treasurer Jake Dickerson Senior Deacon Douglas Nichols Junior Deacon W O O Blackburn Senior Steward Billy Fansler Junior Steward J W Curnutt Installing Master and Floyd T Matthews Installing Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline Masonic Lodge
A.F
A.M
J. D. Yarbrough
John Teague
Tommy Rodden
J. Tollie Wimpey
Homer Williams
Fernando Maciel
Murry Means
Jake Dickerson
Douglas Nichols
W. O O. Blackburn
Billy Fansler
J. W. Curnutt
Floyd T. Matthews
Mineola Firemen's 8th Annual Rodeo Dates Set
Mineola Firemen announce the eighth annual rodeo from July 8 to 10 with a downtown parade at 6 40 pm on Thursday July 8. Miss Ford Country Miss Sandy Lankford of Graham will ride in the Grand Entry at the Rodeo Arena. The event runs Thursday through Saturday nights and is open to all in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
Apology from The Sun Staff on Hospital Delay
The Sun staff issues a formal apology for missed contacts and ads due to Alf Roberson’s hospital stay. They explain reduced supervision and ask readers to bear with them until Alf returns. They note the office will close the week of July 22 for vacation and request scheduling adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Roberson
Alf
The
Sun
Cattle Dispute Sparks Shooting in Van Zandt County
A cattle disagreement led to a Sunday shooting at Kickapoo Creek on Farm Market Road 1861 in southern Van Zandt County. Oran Neill and Paul Phillips of Athens faced gunfire from Hodge MecGlahn and son Larry MecGlahn, wounding Hodge’s arm. Neill and Larry MecGlahn were treated, and the case will go to the Grand Jury with no charges filed yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kickapoo Creek
van Zandt County
B.W. Ward
Ward
Oran Neill
Paul Phillips
Athens
Hodge McGlahn
Larry MecGlahn
MecGlahn
Neill
McGlahn
Hilliard Clinic
Canton
Henderson County Memorial Hospital
Pesnells Honored By Main Street Baptist Sunday
Rev and Mrs Tom Pesnell were honored Sunday by the Main Street Baptist Church congregation in Grand Saline on their first anniversary at the church. Deacons wives and church secretary Melba Crain hosted a reception after the evening service. Music was provided by Gene Ferrell and his wife Glenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Pesnell
Main Street Baptist Church
Grand Saline
Main Street Baptist
Melba Crain
Main Street
Gene Ferrell
Glenda
Peswells
Crossroads Church Of Christ Announces Gospel Meeting
The Crossroads Church of Christ will hold a gospel meeting from July 5 to July 18 with services nightly at 8:00 p.m. Evangelist Willis G. Jernigan of Lytle, Texas, will preach and lead gospel singing. Perry Kerr, the minister, invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crossroads Church of Christ
Perry Kerr
Willis G. Jernigan
Lytle
Texas
Wood Wospel
County Offices Closed July 6 1971 in Van Zandt County
The Van Zandt County Court house will close on Monday July 6 1971 in observance of Independence Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Zandt County
Grand Saline Merchants Plan July 4th Holiday
Grand Saline merchants will close Monday July 5 to observe the July 4th holiday. Local banks offices SWEPCO hardware and stores will follow the closure while doctors police and firemen remain on call. DPS warns of possible traffic deaths and injuries during the long weekend and urges safe driving and avoidance of drink driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank
Swepco
Western Auto
Grand Saline Hardware
Brookshire’s
Berry’s
Lone Star
Speir
DPS
Uniformed Services
Highway Patrol
Department of Public Safety
Texas
Proclamation Declares July 4 1971 as Honor America Day
Mayor I W L Garland Jr of Grand Saline Texas proclaims Sunday July 4 1971 as Honor America Day calling upon citizens organizations churches schools and groups to observe with appropriate programs amid national challenges and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
I. W. L. Garland Jr
Grand Saline
Texas
Bibletime Evangelism Association Sets Rally Meeting Friday
The fourth annual Bibletime Evangelism Association meeting is Friday night July 2 at Oakland Baptist Church. A 6 30 supper on the grounds precedes a 7 30 rally service featuring R O Wheat Jr and Dr J Frank Davis who presides as Bibletime director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bibletime Evangelism Association
The
Bibletime Evangelism Association, Inc
Oakland Baptist Church
Bibletime
W. S. Thomas
Association
R. O. Wheat Jr
Dallas
J. Frank Davis
Sheridan Road
L. L. Morriss
Midland
W. Herschel Ford
Jacksonville, Fla
Robert J. Norman
Nashville, Tenn
Jarry Autrey
Houston
W. B. Greer
E. W. Baskin Jr
Matthew Voss
Memphis, Tenn
R. R. Garner
Longview
W. E. Thomas
Woodrow Joslin
Grand Saline
Friends of the Gospel
Trailride Set By Riding Club Grand Saline
The Grand Saline Riding Club announces its annual 4th of July Trailride. Riders meet at the old high school grounds on Main Street at 2 10 pm Sunday July 4 and ride to the Grit community north of Grand Saline. A barbecue plate costs 150 for non members. The group returns to Grand Saline Monday July 6. church services may be attended Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Gospel Meeting At Church Of Christ July 4 9
The Grand Saline Church of Christ at 400 W O Hara will host a gospel meeting from Sunday July 4 through Friday July 9 led by Ward Hogland of Greenville. Evening services start 8 00 pm with a Sunday Bible class at 10 00 am and worship at 10 50 am, 6 30 pm on Sunday. All area residents are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline Church of Christ
W. O'Hara
T. E. Webb
Ward Hogland
Greenville
Webb
Round Flat Church Bake Sale Saturday
The Round Flat Pentecostal Church youth group will hold bake sales at Brookshire's Berry's and A and P in Brook shire on Saturday July 3 starting at 9:00 am until sold out. Cakes cookies candy and cupcakes will be sold with proceeds supporting the youth meeting. Special orders call 902-8002. Additional sales at Newman's Grocery Edgewood and Brookshire's Mindike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Flat Pentecostal Church
Brookshire’s
Berry’s
A&p
Open House Observed For New U S Postal Service In D C
Post offices nationwide invite the public to celebrate the July 1 inauguration of the U S Postal Service. Open houses run 9 to 4 with tours and a first day envelope souvenir available for 8e stamps. Dedication in Washington will feature Postmaster General Blount and other dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Postal Service
Washington
D. C
Willis Roberson
E. A. Burrow
U. S. Postal Service
Blount
Congress
New Postal Service
Postal Service
U. S
Roberson
Burrow
May Bond Sales Reach 25 636 in Van Zandt County
Co l L Stanford County Bond Chairman announced May sales of Series E and H United States Savings Bonds in Van Zandt county totaled 25 636. Five month total 129 782 41 percent of 1971 goal 320 000. Texans bought 16 476 145 in Savings Bonds in May versus 14 428 581 in May 1970. Year to date 86 144 682 47 percent of 1971 goal 181 9 million. Nationwide May new purchases 462 million up 25.9 percent from 1970. Five month 1971 sales 2 299 million up 19.6 percent. Exchanges of Series E for new Series H bonds 105 million in 1971 five months vs 101 million in 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford
United States Savings
van Zandt
Riding Club States Open Play Day Planned at Rodeo Arena
The Riding Club presents Open Play Day at the Rodeo Arena Saturday July 3 starting 2:00 p.m. Performance classes begin at 8 p.m. with $1 per event per rider. Twenty one races include all ages. Admission is free and concessions will be open per club president R V Carnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Rodeo Arena
R. V. Carnes
Delton Yarbrough Named New Van Zandt County Jailer
Delton Yarbrough of Grand Saline will assume duties Thursday July 1 as jailer of the Van Zandt County Courthouse in Canton. He replaces Clifford Rowan who retires after three years and will move to his Ben Wheeler farm. Yarbrough continues with Road Commissioner Bill Fisher. the couple will live in quarters above the jail in the Canton courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delton Yarbrough
Grand Saline
van Zandt
Canton
Clifford Rowan
Ben Wheeler
B. W. Ward
Yarbrough
Bill Fisher
David Crain Returns From Washington Trip Honors
David Crain returned home from a Washington D C trip won in an ABA sponsored oratorical contest. Of 71 youths, he was chosen to serve as Junior Counselor for the 1972 tour and again in 1978 as Senior Counselor. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J E Crain of Grand
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Crain
Washington, D.C
ABA
David
J. E. Crain
Grand Saline
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Bennie Dollarhyde
Shelly McCallum
Tracy Sansom
Milton Hitt
W. R. Fisher
K-Wolen’s
Charles Tullos
Renfrow
Sereprerrye
Seobees
Kenneth Berry
Bro
J. A. Hudson
Bro. Hudson
Bible Baptist Church
GS 1
F. Lodge
the Republic
God
Pesnells
Main Street Baptist Congregation
Riding Club
Church of Christ
Round Flat Church
P. O
Riding Club States
New Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!