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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1966
Page
1
Grand Saline School District tax officials mail notices of appraised values and assessment percentages. The letter explains fair market value and 50 percent of true value for tax computation, cites bond needs, and outlines the Equalization Board hearing July 13 to 16 to correct any inequities under oath.
A 16 year old girl abducted from her Grand Saline area farm was found safe in Mineola then taken to Mount Pleasant. James Kenneth Justice, 29, of Dallas and John Lewis, 17 of Ufala Oklahoma, were charged with kidnapping and jailed in Van Zandt and Titus counties after a three hour search and a dramatic jail escape.
The regular second Friday night fellowship will be July 8 at 7 30 at the First Pentecostal Church Tremont and Houston Streets. Pastor James L King cordially invites all who enjoy spirit filled preaching and singing to join in worship of God together.
The Fighting Indians field undergoes a full face lift. Northside seating boards will be replaced and reserved sections renumbered. About 400 to 500 new seats will be added to the South stands, totaling seven rows. Eight to fifteen lettermen may return for the 1966-67 season.
Grand Saline will host Chandler’s women softball team Thursday night July 7 at 8 00 p m at the high school field This will be their fourth game of the season Grand Saline defeated Chandler last week and has one loss to Brownsboro 12 3 on June 2 The squad has added Lucile Monk Karen Lowe Mary Lovett and Joyce Hill The team is sponsored by Nan’s Beauty Shop Ashley’s Design Service Monk’s Mobil Service Grand Saline Super Market Monk’s Southside Grocery Miller’s Flower Shop Boag’s Drive In Western Auto Carpenter’s Dairy Bar and Parkerson’s Gulf Station.
Highway Patrolman Kenneth Tidwell reported three minor traffic incidents around Grand Saline during the July 4 weekend. Robbie R. Curtis lost control of a 1966 Pontiac near Crossroads Church, sideswiped a tree, and the car burned. Curtis had minor injuries and was treated and released. Alvin Leo Erwin and passenger Luther Armstrong crashed a Caney Creek Road culvert with heavy vehicle damage but no injuries. George L. Payne ran off Road 110 south of Grand Saline, struck a highway sign. damage was slight and no injuries occurred.
Walter Woods of Canton has purchased the Club Barber Shop from Rob ert Broadnax and George Smith in Grand Saline. Broadnax retires due to ill health, Smith had retired years ago. Woods expresses pleasure in returning to Grand Saline and renewing old and new acquaintances.
The Grand Saline Independents defeated the Grand Saline Jaycees 10 to 4 as Jimmy Don Williams pitched a full innings for the Independents and Jerry Jackson closed with 3 strikeouts. Jaycee pitcher Robert Clower threw 8 innings before Lou Carroll finished in the 9th. Jaycee manager Mickey Maciel said the fundraiser benefited the Library Fund and spectators contributed about $20. Haptonstall umpired without pay, urging donations go to the Library Fund.
The Chamber of Commerce sponsors the 9th Annual Van Zandt County Queen's Contest to be held August 16 at 8:00 p.m. in the Football Stadium. President Taylor Rhodes led a planning meeting with Grand Saline service clubs reps to outline entry rules and judging criteria. Candidates must be 16 to 22, single, wear formal attire, present a short talk or talent piece, and are judged on appearance poise and personality. The Queen will reign over the Fair for three days.
Sixteen members of Girl Scout Troop 1 hiked at Cleatus Carroll farm in Sand Flat with leader Mrs Randall Gary guiding hikes and cook outs. Assistant leader Mrs Cleatus Carroll filled in for summer. committee includes Mrs Mildred Beall and others. The troop plans to attend Six Flags Over Texas this summer.
Grand Saline completes its annual Clean-Up Paint Up and beautification program. Mayor Garland proclaims June Clean-up month and invites property owners to call City Hall for city staff and vehicles to assist with debris removal. Lets Keep Grand Saline Beautiful and make cleanup continual.
The Lion's Club at the Rebekah Lodge Tuesday night heard Roger Curnutt, a blind boy, describe his week at Light Camp and thanked members for enabling his attendance. Randall Gary presided, announcing a vote to enter a contestant in the County Fair Queen's Contest in Grand Saline, with J. C. Russell welcomed as a new member.
Medicare started nationwide on the first of July. Area hospitals including Corby-Germany, Grand Saline Medical Center, Mother Frances, Mineola General, and Wood Memorial in Tyler and Mineola are designated providers. The benefits cover in patient care, extended care, home health, and outpatient diagnostic services with deductibles and co payments outlined for 90 to 100 day spell limits and 20 day outpatient periods.
Rev. Norman Miller announces a revival at Corinth Baptist Church from Sunday July 10 through Saturday July 16 with Rev. Royce Campbell as evangelist. Cleatus Carroll will lead music. services occur twice daily at 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. All welcome to attend with friends.
Gordon Irons, Grand Saline school superintendent, returned home after a four day conference at Texas A&M College Station. He joined other Texas superintendents and counselors at the annual Texas Association of School Administrators gathering, with participation noted from Wills Point, Van, Canton and Mineola.
Grand Saline hosts a Sunday July 10 field day with guest speakers from several churches. Rev. F E Kennedy says John K Collins will address the 11 00 a m morning worship and invites members and friends to attend. Tane stands for Texas Alcohol Narcotics Education Inc aimed at fighting alcohol and narcotics sales and use.
Fruitvale School hosts Homecoming on Sunday July 10 with church attendance from 10 to 11 am and lunch at noon. Barbecue is served and families are asked to bring extra food and notify distant members.
Shirley Anderson reports the Head Start pre school program, begun with 56 children, nearing completion. It aims to ready students for actual school work and has benefited all participants. Twenty seven have finished with 29 more to complete on July 15.
Saturday night July 9 the Jones Community Center hosts a regular musical event. FE C Burges invites all musicians and the public to enjoy an evening of good clean fun.
Grand Saline will add mercury vapor street lamps in a five block area from Saline Street to Naid Street and Hill to High. Each light costs 65 to 90 cents more per month but increases illumination substantially. The city also will replace three lights at Grand Saline Elementary School as part of the program.
Grand Saline voters approved a 300000 bond to fund waterworks 125000 sewer system 35000 for a City Hall and 40000 for street improvements. City waits for a federal grant before bidding to upgrade water pressure 8 inch mains and storage capacity for a 20 year need.
The Van Zandt County section of the Middle Sabine River Authority reports strong donations over the past two weeks. J. E. Persons, committee member, says contributions are coming in well and expresses appreciation for the support. Residents of the Grand Saline area may provide further aid by contacting J. E. Persons Floyd Stewart or any First National Bank member.
Creagleville holds singing Sunday July 10 at 2 00 p m with local and out of town singers attending. Gospel song lovers are invited per Minter White.
City employees express appreciation for cooperation on a program to clear ditches and shoulders of grass and dirt buildup hampering water drainage. J C Russell city secretary says progress has been made in ten days and the city will continue the effort until drainage improves.
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