Vacation Time Roars Through Town With Sea Lobsters And Mermaids
Residents reminisce about summer breaks and vacations set to a satirical beat. The piece lampoons time off from work, lists exotic locales like Hemis, Pikes Peak, Old Mexico, and the Tower of the Americas, and notes readers’ anticipation for the return to routine. It closes with a humor column tease about upcoming drawings and a reference to local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ask Floyd
Tommie Matthews
Marold
Juancette Walker
Manuel
Mavis de la Rosa
Hemis
Pikes Peak
Old Mexico
Alamo
Krazy Day Winners in Grand Saline Draw
Izora Gipson won the $150 grand prize and O L Chandler $25 in Grand Saline's first Krazy Day drawing held downtown after a western show. Unclaimed tickets 7021 and 7415 would have won $50 and $25. Future Krazy Days are planned monthly with prizes expanding to $925. Local merchants sponsored Krazy Specials and the chamber committee organized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T2ora Gipson
A. J. Cnanaier
Grand Saline
Drs
Harold Walker
Chamber’ Tradex
Kenneth Berry
West Side Gro
Grand Cleaners
Grand ' Saline
Steve's Pharmacy
McCasland’s Gulf
A&p Grocery
Ray's Parts
Westwart Ho Cafe
Armstrong's Apparel
Ben Franklin
Jones Enco Service
W&w Variety
Clover Furniture
Hammack Studio
Perry Brothers
Howard Hill Insurance
Monk's Mobil
Grand Saline Sun
Stephen's Feed Store
Harris Sinclair
Quinn Jewelry
Darby's
Bill Harris
Izola Gipson
Local Coaches Invited to Annual Texas Coaching School
Fort Worth hosts the annual Texas Coaching School from July 29 to August 2 inviting coaches Harold Stanger J LaProde and Arnold King. The five day program includes all day classes with top high school and college coaches. The Texas All Star basketball game is set for August 1 and the All Star football game for August 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anee Rang Sanne
Texas
Fort Worth
Harold Stanger
J. LaProde
Arnold King
County Road Group Forms United County Association
County Road Group meets at Ward’s Restaurant in Canton to organize the Van Zandt County Better Roads Association. Truett Mayo urges a countywide, unified voice coordinating with County Commissioners and State Highway to improve roads for all towns, next meeting set for August 20.
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Alout
Couty
Ward's
Canton
van Zandt County Better Roads Association
County Commissioners. Co
Warts
Commissioners Cart
Road Association
July Tournament Set At Van Golf Club
The event runs this weekend at Van Golf Club with medal play in all flights. Players can complete 18 holes each day, with Saturday workers eligible for 36 holes on Sunday. Winners receive a trophy in each flight.
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van Golf Club
Gray, Bu
Edgewood to Host Van Zandt Queen Contest 1968
The Edgewood Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Van Zandt County Fair Queen contest to be held Tuesday August 13 at 8 p.m. in Edgewood High School gym. Contestants must be 16 to 22, unmarried, sponsored by a county organization, with a three minute talent and escorted by a man in a dress suit. Schedule includes brunch August 12 and interviews August 13, with judging on appearance and personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewood Chamber of Commerce
Edgewood High School
J. E. Humphries, Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Edgewood Chamber For Information
Humphriee
Sue
Pearance
Bill Pickens
Humphiries
Indian Air Sports Club to Elect Officers at Meeting
The Indian Air Sports Club will meet Monday at 7 30 pm in the high school cafeteria to plan support for the team in 1968. New officers will be elected. Quitman Ivy, club president, urged all interested in sports to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Air Sports Club
Cafesteria
Quitman Ivy
Moreland Meat to Move Into New Brick Building
Moreland Meat Company owner Cnartey Moreland, who started the business in 1946, plans completion of a modern brick structure in a couple of weeks with Rev. Don Adams as contractor for the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreland Meat Company
Cnartey Moreland
Don Adams
Morton Strike Extends Into Seventh Week
The line plant remains idle in its seventh week after a June 4 strike began. Management and labor negotiators met on Thursday for the first time since the stoppage but made little apparent progress as workers and company officials continue deadlock over terms.
SRA Finishes 1963 Season
SRA finishes a highly successful 1963 season led by president Lanny Humphrey. Some 155 youngsters completed swimming classes at Masterson's pool, a record for the program. Humphrey credits coach Arnold King and the use of Masterson's pool for the near home swimming access and overall success. The ad in this week's run thanks contributors to the year.
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Chrey
Mastertom
Humphrey
SRA
Arnold King
Masterson
Sun to Skip Next Week Issues in Local Notice
Notice to readers explains there will be no Sun issue next week for Grand Saline Sun. Production shifts mean no second edition mailed. readers are urged to support advertisers while specials appear next week though not in print.
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Sun
The
the Sun
Local Richland Heights Street Project Advances
Local street work in Richland Heights North Grand Saline proceeds with water and sewer lines, blacktopping, drains, and road widening completed. City secretary J C Russell notes costs near 200000 and says curbs would be city funded only if residents request, with county crews assisting and city paying for materials.
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Richland Heights
Grand Saline
J. C. Russell
Russell
Highway 80
Waldrip Street
Precinct One
Bill Fisher
Ichland Heights
Indivisia
Richland” Heights
FFA Group Attends Lubbock Convention
About 4000 Texas Future Farmers of America attend the 40th annual State FFA Convention in Lubbock this week. Grand Saline Chapter members Douglas Fisher Floyd Brown and Jayne Sloan travel with teachers Taylor Rhodes and Stanley Appleton. Danny Burns from Pittsburg presides. Speakers include Kenton Harvey Arle John Guemple and W H Evans. 798 FFA members will be honored with scholarships and awards. Buddy Kindle will receive the State Farmer Degree. The convention ends Friday after electing a new State FFA president and crowning the new State FFA Sweetheart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Future Farmers of America
FFA
Lubbock
Grand Saline
Douglas Fisher
Floyd Brown
Jayne Sloan
Taylor Rhodes
Stanley Appleton
Grand Saline High School
Danny Burns
FRA
Pittsburg
Kenton Harvey
Young Farmer
Arle
John Guemple
Texas Education Agency
Austn
W. H. Evans
State Board of Education
Grege Lynn Bamford
PRA
Haxton
Colorado
Texas Future Farmers
Buddy Kindle
FPA
Van Zandt County Court Thanks Voters for Road Bond Support
The Van Zandt County Commission expresses appreciation to voters and county newspapers for passage of the 80000 road bond proposal, carried by a strong majority. County Judge A J Riley and commissioners Bill Fisher E E Wycough E R Holland and J S Stricklin acknowledge citizen cooperation and note no tax increase was required.
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Reget Cocoa Eee
A. J. Riley
Bill Fisher
E._E Wycough
E.R. Holland
JS. Stricklin
van Zandt County
van Zandt
Auxiliary Game Party Friday at the Germanys Home
The Auxiliary plans a game party at the home of Mr and Mrs EB Germany with tickets at 1.00 per person. Proceeds benefit Covby Hospital. Last year funded a $500 Recovery Stretcher. this year aims to spend over $1000 on draperies for the hospital. Tickets available from Auxiliary members or at the door.
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Cosby-Germany
Germany
Covby
Grand Saline band students return from SFA camp
Two Grand Saline Junior High band members JLynn Carter and Teresa Walker attended Stephen F. Austin State College band camp in Nacogdoches. They joined daily rehearsals, instrument clinics, and social activities with clinician Dr Frances McHeth from Ouachita Baptist University. Grand Saline High School Band Director Manuel De Leloss notes the training will aid upcoming drills.
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Grand Saline Band
SFA
Stephen F. Austin State College
Nacogdoches
Jlynn Carter
L. J. Carter
Teresa Walker
Hershel Walker
Frances McHeth
Quadra Baptist University
Arkladelphia
Ark
Manuel de Leloss
Grand Saline High Schoul
Stephen F. Austin
Grand Satine Equalization Board Sets 1968 Meetings
The Grand Saline Independent School District Equalization Board will hold nightly meetings in the High School board room starting Thursday. Secretary Hoptonstall announced the sessions will run each night until property values reset for 1968. The meetings are open to the public and all district taxpayers are urged to attend.
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Grand Satine
Grand Saline Independent
Chat Haptonstall
Pam
Nyerease uNe Felitation
Hoptonstall Said
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White House
Taylor
Ruth Rhodes
Richland Height
Morrison
Main Street 1St Church
Suman
Tyler Dan Hubbell
Susan
Ellis
Fruitvale
Dan
Grand Saliners
Izora Gipson
O. L. Chandler
County Road Group
Mowant Hill
Morton
Lanny Humfrey
Jr. High
Mine Walker
Fray
Grand
Mrs
Cu Myers
Mie
Hersheb Walker
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