Back Home and Grateful for Community Help
A late note thanks friends for prayers cards gifts blood and flowers from Milton Wright of Grand Saline who is recovering after four pints of blood at Mother Frances Hospital Tyler. He asks for further donations at Stewart Blood Bank Tyler and credits employees and wife for newspaper delivery. Community notes cover local visits, school quirks, and city council praise for junked car rules and noise curbs with a light touch on village life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Lewis
Jimmy Shields
Bennie Dollarhyde
Sybie Dickerson
Chris Campbell
Virginia
Alfo
Milton
Pat) Wright
Grand Saline
Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler
Stewart Blood Bank
City Plans Third Policeman To Boost Force
The Grand Saline City Council met July 13 with all members present and approved hiring a third policeman to relieve current officers. The meeting covered radios for emergency vehicles with possible federal cost sharing, purchasing a new patrol car, nuisance laws on animal owners, a right of way for a new street to Richland Heights, junk automobiles, and noise from tuning motors. Water department discussions included state health requirements for water approval and monthly purification tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
W. L. Garland Jr
Enoch Fletcher
J. C. Gipson
Pat Heddins
Jim Hays
Hedding
Athens
Federal Communications Commission
Heddins
Fletcher
James Harwell
Richland Heights
State Health Department
Gipson Earns State Health Citation for Plant Operation
Joe C Gipson, Grand Saline plant operations specialist, receives a State Health Department citation of competency signed by the Health Commissioner and Texas Water Utilities Association. Certification requires work experience, regional and statewide short schools, and an exam by sanitary engineers. State law mandates at least one certified operator per shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Joe C. Gipson
Grand Saline
Texas Water Utilities Association
Health Department
Lions Club Noon Meeting In Grand Saline
The Lions Club of Grand Saline will hold a noon lunch meeting next Tuesday August 3 at 12:00 oclock in the 10 C F Hall. Rebekah Lodge members will serve and all Lions are urged to attend according to Vernon Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club of
Grand Saline
10.C.F. Hall
Rebekah Lodge
Vernon Moore
Queen's Contest Entry Deadline Is Mon Aug 2
Final plans for the Van Zandt County Queen's Contest tied to the Van Zandt County Fair August 12 to 14. The Queen's Contest on August 10 at Wills Point High School Gymnasium, sponsored by the Wills Point Chamber of Commerce. County organizations may sponsor a candidate who will reign over the 1971 County Fair. Deadline is Monday, August 2. Contestants aged 16 to 22, unmarried, and county residents for at least one year. Application blanks and rules available at local Chamber offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Zandt County
Wills Point High School
Wills Point
Chamber of Commerce
Fruitvale Baptist Summer Revival To Begin August 8
The Fruitvale Baptist Church announces a summer revival starting Sunday August 8 led by Preston Bryan pastor of Rowlett Baptist Church between Dallas and Fort Worth. Music director Wayne Frazier from Rowlett Baptist Church anchors the program with nightly services at 8 00 p m and a nursery will be provided for children. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitvale Baptist Church
Preston Bryan
Rowlett Baptist Church
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Wayne Frazier
Grit Community Holds 11th Annual Homecoming
The Grit Homecoming was held last Sunday, July 25, attracting about 110 people including some of the oldest former settlers. The event, now in its 11th year, is the fourth Sunday in July with a covered dish lunch at noon and general visiting to renew acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grit
Van Zandt County Forms VEE Committee to Vaccinate Horses
A Van Zandt County VEE committee organized July 20 to aid veterinarians and the Texas Animal Health Commission in vaccinating all equines against VEE. Terry Carter of Canton was elected chairman, Kenneth Brimer vice chairman, and clinics will be arranged in each community with no vaccination charge at central sites. The group stressed eliminating standing water to curb mosquitoes and advised treating stagnant areas and spraying with malathion to reduce VEE risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Zandt
Ena Berry
Texas Animal Health Commission
Terry Carter
Canton
Kenneth Brimer
Fruitvale
Larry Jenkins
Edomee Eaeler
Vine 5Er
Van ISD Hires 13 New Teachers for 1971 72
Van Independent School District announces the election of thirteen new teachers for the 1971 72 year led by Superintendent Liston Barber. Betsy Cannon Don Chandler Kelly Cole Cynthia House Nathan Lee Eleanor Little Phyllis McCaffree Vinita Mitchell Pegey O Daniel Jerry Slayton Rosemary Slayton Lindaringer and Stringer join Van faculties across elementary middle and high school assignments with roles ranging from sixth grade remedial and music to junior high home making and head tennis coach positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Van
van Independent
Liston Barber
Betsy Cannon
Abilene Christian College
Cannon
Don Chandler
Chandler
Adams State College
Colorado
Sul Ross State College
Kelly Cole
East Texas State University
Cole
Bill Hopkins
Hopkins
North Texas State University
NTSU
Southwestern University
Cynthia House
House
Brazosport
Old Settlers Event Planned at Jim Hogg Park
Wood County Old Settlers reunion kicks off Wednesday August 4 at 2 00 p m with senior citizens recognition at Jim Hogg State Park Quitman Texas W B Shaw chair says it is the oldest event of its kind in the state and attendance is expected to be higher than ever The old fiddlers contest is set for Saturday August 7 contact Gayle Ingram for entries Prizes and gifts will be awarded to attending seniors All area seniors are invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
Old Settlers
Jim Hogg State Park
Quitman
W. B. Shaw
Texas
Gayle Ingram
Grand Saline Native Wins Distinguished Agriculture Award
Johnnie McKay, Cherokee County agricultural agent from Rusk, named a recipient of the National County Agricultural Agents Association Distinguished Service Award. One of seven Texans honored. recognized August 2 3 in Wichita Falls. McKay holds degrees from Texas A M University and Colorado State, helped form multiple local agricultural groups, trained eight assistant agents in 4 H and adult programs, and serves on the Texas 4 H Projects and Awards Development Committee. He is active in civic and church activities in Rusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Johnnie McKay
Rusk
Cherokee County
National County Agrical Agents Association
McKay
Wichita Falls
Texas A&m University
Colorado State University
Shelby County Cattlemen’s Association
Cherokee County Livestockmen’s Association
Panola County Farm Bureau
The
Texas Association
Rusk Chamber of Commerce
Rusk Kiwanis Club
County Wildlife Association
County Tourism Council
County Heritage and Museum Association
First United Methodist Church
GS School Band to Organize Men
The Grand Saline High School Band under new director Leonard A Walker Jr will begin summer practice on Monday August 2 at 8:00 am. All members must attend for an important organizational meeting as practice runs 8:00 to 10:00 am daily through the summer. Instrument checkout offered Sunday August 1 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline High School
Leonard A. Walker Jr
Walker
Rainfall Up To Normal As Moisture Continues
Grand Saline area recorded eight inches of rain through Tuesday per rain gauges and a near normal yearly total of about 20 percent inches. The wet spell caused downed power, washouts blocking streets on Collier and Oak in Richland Heights, a fallen oak struck by lightning damaging a car, and intermittent electrical service while pumps and city wells faced relay issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
E. P. Friedline
Grand Rolie
Grady Bates
Perry Pugh
Collier Street
Oak Street
Richland Heights
Local Fireman Attends Texas Training School
Robert Earl Williams a Grand Saline volunteer fireman attended the 42nd Annual Texas Firemen's Training School held July 18 to 28 at Texas A&M University. Nearly 2,000 men from about 450 cities participated. Williams was sponsored by Van Zandt County Farm Bureau and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance to cover costs. County farm bureaus and insurers have funded 100 volunteers to the school, aiming to improve rural fire fighting and prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Earl Williams
Grand Saline
Texas Firemen's Training School
Texas A&m University
Williams
van Zandt County Farm Bureau
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
Farm Bureaus
Farm Bureau
J. T. (Red) Woodson
Gober
Ea Renlaegie
Main St. Baptist Kindergarten To Be Organized
A new non denominational kindergarten will be run this year by Main Street Baptist Church in Grand Saline. Registration is July 29 31 with two daily slots 10 12 and 1 4. Parents may learn costs and policies at registration or by calling 962 4536.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street Baptist Church
Grand Saline
Tom Pesnell
Burches Attend National Angus Heifer Show in Nashville
Mr and Mrs A W Burch and Huddy returned from Nashville Tennessee where they attended the National Angus Heifer Show described as the world’s largest. Buddy showed two calves with one taking second in Class Two among 14 entries. the overall Grand Champion Calf and Reserve Grand Champion came from that class. Another calf placed ninth in Class Five among 20 entries. The event drew 251 entries from 21 states and 250 exhibitors. The visit included the Grand Ole Opry Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Burch
Nashville
Tenn
Texas
A. W. Burches
A. W. Burch
Huddy
Tennessee
Buddy
Hlis
Ben Wheeler Youth Honored In Okinawa
Marine Cpl. Norman A. Derosier Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Mac W Mullins of Route 2 Ben Wheeler, was honored at a 1971 Honor Banquet with the Third Marine Division in Okinawa. The banquet recognized 100 outstanding servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Norman A. Derosier Jr
Mac .W. Mullins
Route 2
Ben Wheeler
Third Marine Division
Okinawa
Leonard Walker Named Grand Saline School Band Director
Leonard A Walker Jr of Bridgeport was elected by the Grand Saline School Board as Band Director, replacing Manuel DeLaRosa who resigned to join Mineola. Walker, a Bridgeport high school graduate with a BA from East Texas State University and an upcoming MA in Music Education, will move to Grand Saline after August 1. He previously directed at Rains High School in Emory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard A. Walker Jr
Bridgeport
Grand Saline
Gailen Stewart
Walker
Manuel DeLaRosa
Mineola
DeLaRosa
Stewart
DeLakosa
East Texas State University
Rains High School
Emory
Temeo
Greenville
Joyland Kindergarten Registration Set for July 30
Joyland Kindergarten announces registration on July 30 from 9 am to 12 noon for the 1971 72 term. The school admits children five by September 1 and is led by founder Mrs W S Thomas who says Billie Trepp will teach this year. Located at 715 North Green St, contact 962 3801 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyland
W. S. Thomas
Billie Trepp
Thomas
Hepp
Arnold King
Joyland Kindergarten
North Green St
Band Boosters Club Meeting Friday At High School Hall
The Band Boosters Club will meet Friday evening July 30 at 7 00 in the High School Band Hall. The gathering aims to plan pre season football prep and welcome the new band director. President Anderson urges all members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Boosters Club
Anderson
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Irving
Jetton’s Cafeteria, Inc
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Scott Gresham
Byron Dale Holmes
Hawkins
Lee Wells
Angela
Sarah
Sun Bunch
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Bobby Dollarhyde
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Lions Club
Gallup
Kansas
Stephen F. Austin State University
Pegey O’daniel
Jerry Slayton
Angleton Isd
Slayton
SFASU
Rosemary Slayton
Lindaringer
Miss Stringer
Clude
GS Native
Sun Office
DeAnn Stovall
Glen Stovall
Danny Pearson
Bobby Pearson
Melina Harris
Kenneth Harris
Sharon Louise Koonce
J. M. Koonce
Tina Lynn Koonce
Ricky Koonce
Charla Thomas
C. K. Thomas
Texas Training School
Main St. Baptist
Leonard Walker
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