Honor Students Named at Grand Saline High School
Ann Hill and Richard Hill were named outstanding boy and girl honor students for the 45 member Class of 1925 and were recognized at commencement. Achievement awards went to Annette Tipps scholarship medal Tommie Nell Bratton activities D Anne Levin English Wilburn Gray mathematics and Wayne Broadnax science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Hill
Richard Hill
Grand Saline High School
Annette Tipps
Tommie Nell Bratton
D’anne Levin
Wilburn Gray
Wayne Broadnax
Sharon Jordan
Miss Hill
Hill
University of Texas
George Gibbs
Mary Earl Persons
Lewis Cannon
Guy G. Pryor
E. R. Slagle
Geo. B. Marsh
Charlene Bates
Wilma Barnes
Larry Bratton
Sue Briggs
Jeff Carroll
Betty Sue Carter
Gary Clower
Johnny Clower
Yvonne Cordell
Mavis Carnutt
Lee Ora Daniels
Gary Davis
Mary Lou Eason
George Clayton Gibbs
Lynda Goff
Louise Hale
Peggy Hawkins
Paul Haas
Lonny Humphrey
Evanell Lambert
Nolan McCormick
Hal McMakin
Bill Minatrea
Larry Munro
Gloria Pope
Billy Paul Presswood
Jack Quinn
Mary Rogers
Joe Sellers
James Shields
Kenton Wayne Stephens
Tommy Stephens
Annette Trips
Glenda Turner
Jimmy Whatley
Mitchell Willeford
Local Notables and Graduation News From Grand Saline
Reverend G B Carter hospitalized in Dallas improves after leg trouble while Thomas Campbell leaves for Idaho to lead a new church. Miss Tippy Buzbee earns a voice scholarship to Texas Christian University. The town discusses parking meters and a potential right to park on vacant property. Various notes include weekly philosophy, a woodworker’s wisdom, and commencement details with Sharon Jordan and Richard Hill cited among graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Carter
Grand Saline
Dallas
Thomas Campbell
Church of Christ
Idaho
Tippy Buzbee
Byron B. Buzbee
the Sun
Grand Prairie
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
TCU
C. A. Mayfield
Frank and
Main Street
Mrs Kermit Smith Elected WSCS Head
The Women's Society of Christian Service met for a 7 am breakfast in Wesley Hall. Officers elected include Mrs Kermit Smith as president and Mrs Jess Simpson as vice president along with secretaries for recording, promotion, missionary education and service, Christian social relations, youth work, children's work, spiritual life, literature, supply work, status of women, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Wesley Hall
W. P. Gibbs
Kermit Smith
Jess Simpson
Jack Craddock
Claude McCall
Alma Black
Henry Glover
Missionary Education
W. B. Corby
Christian Sociel
A. J. Fowler
Leon Marett
E. P. Friedline
Elma Green
D. S. Phillips
Morgan Fail
Status of Women
E C McKenzie To Lead Revival Starting Friday
Former Grand Saline resident and Canton minister E C McKenzie will lead a revival at the Church of Christ starting Friday June 3. Services run daily with morning at 10 and evening at 8 led by Clinton Kirby for singing, through June 12. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. McKenzie
Grand Saline
J. R. McKenzie
Canton
Church of Christ
Montgomery
Ala
McKenzie
Clinton Kirby
Irvin Crocker Dies in Dallas After Prolonged Illness
Irvin Crocker aged 51 died Sunday afternoon in Dallas after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Burton Road Baptist Church in Dallas with Rev. H C Adams and Rev. Henry Lawton officiating. Burial followed at Grove Hill Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Bertie Pierce Crocker and four sons, plus his parents, sisters, and a brother. He was a former Morton Salt employee and a member of the Baptist Church and the Odd Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Crocker
Dallas
Burton Road Baptist Church of
H.C. Adams
Henry Lawton
Fletcher Smith
Smith
Herman Johnson
Cland Duke
John Pacon
Otio Adams
Horace Boyles
Carl Murphree
Grove Hill Memorial Cemetery
Mississippi
Mr. Crocker
van Zandt County
Bertie Pierce
Grand Saline
The
Baptist Church
Odd Fellows
Morton Salt, Co
Bill Gene Crocker
Garland Crocker
L. M. Crocker
Jasper Dean Crocker
Carroll Crocker
Otis Adams
John Eason
Norman Crocker
Correction notice for Mt. Lebanon Cemetery contributors
A published advertisement mislisted donors for Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Corrections show G. W. Reynolds replacing G. W. White, L. N. White replacing I. N. White, A. J. Jennings replacing A. L. Jennings, and C. L. Vineyard listed as contributing $2 was not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Lebanon Cemetery
G. W. White
G. W. Reynolds
I. N. White
L. N. White
A. L. Jennings
A. J. Jennings
C. L. Vineyard
Colfax Church to Host Singing Saturday Night
Colfax church will hold a Saturday singing starting at 7 30 p m. announced earlier.
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Colfax
Colfax Church
Little League Play Opens in Van and Grand Saline
Summer tournament for Grand Saline and Van begins Monday June 6 with first games in Van. Seventy nine local boys signed up across four age groups 10-12 8-9 13-14 with two games nightly at 6 30 pm. About 300 dollars is needed to complete field facilities including 180 for reflectors and 120 for bulbs wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Van
Clyde Holder
Holder
Sun Office Chooses Children Photo Contest Monday
The Sun will hold a free children’s photograph contest on Monday June 6 at its office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Irving photographer Winston B. Lucas will shoot all participants at no cost with proofs shown to parents. Prizes total 18 dollars and 20 cents with three top photos printed in The Sun.
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The
Sun
Winston B. Lucas
Irving
Texas
Treas
Lucas
WMA Plans Vacation Bible School At First Baptist
The First Baptist WMA met in an all day session with a covered dish luncheon led by Mrs Belman Nations. Mrs Keith Simpson gave a devotional on Christian Living and Mrs Bess Worthington led the song service. Fourteen women and five children attended while afternoon sessions focused on vacation Bible school plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Wma
Belman Nations
Keith Simpson
Bess Worthington
Prospects Good for East Texas Tomatoes and Sweet Corn
Weather remains favorable for farmers as tomatoes and sweet corn move toward market. First East Texas tomatoes reached Rusk at 4 cents per pound while Jacksonville market opens today. The Van Zandt Association plans a pink tomato deal with Jack Noorman Associates showing interest in pinks. Cabbage turnips and greens ship locally but nearing final market swing. East Texas tomato acreage about 19,000 acres, 70 percent of normal. sweet potato acreage up about 10 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Walhsing Co
Edgewood
van Zandt Vegetable Growers Association
Jack
Noorman and Associates
Michigan
East Texas
Rusk
Jacksonville
E. C. Heddin
Vegetable Association
J. R. Rosborough
Tyler
Rosborough
Mrs. J. E. Hawkins Dies Sudden at 54 in Home Visit
Mrs Elizabeth Hawkins 54 died Sunday at 1 30 pm at her home after attending First Baptist Church services. Born in Emory she lived most of her life in the area and was a member of First Baptist. Officiants were Rev Eldon Crump and Rev Edd Barrett. Pallbearers D B Carter Belman Nations Douglas Scott Cotton Fite Everett Griffin J C Russell. Burial in Creagleville Cemetery. Survived by husband J E Hawkins a son F L Henderson of Dianna Texas a daughter Mrs Clarence Reeves of Alderson West Virginia a sister Mrs T W Pitts Terrell two brothers W A Mills Terrell and J H Mills Gladewater and four grandsons.
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First Baptist Church
Elizabeth Hawkins
Hospital Guests Listed at Corby Germany Hospital
Patients admitted at 9 o clock Thursday morning include Mrs. W. W. Mosley Mrs. Viola Rodgers Mrs. J. E. Bailey Mrs. J. C. McEnturff R J Campbell Mrs J S C Cheser Virginia McEnturff Mrs C I Pitts and Mrs W H Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corby-Germany Hospital
W. W. Mosley
Viola Rodgers
J. E. Bailey
J. C. McEnturff
J. Campbell
J. SC. Cheser
Virginia
McEnturff
C. I. Pitts
W. H. Land
Who's New Stuart Sharrock Born in Dallas May 28
Stuart Sharrock weighing seven pounds was born May 28 to Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Sharrock of Dallas. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Strickland.
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Stuart Sharrock
L. H. Sharrock
Dallas
M. J. Strickland
Baptist Workers to Meet in Corinth Friday Night
The Van Zandt County Workers meeting will be held in Corinth starting at 7 30 p m Friday night Rev E W Henry will bring the devotional and Rev Erby MecWilliams will preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Zandt County Workers
Corinth
E. W. Henry
Erby MecWilliams
Mt Lebanon Plans Homecoming Service on June 12
Annual homecoming will be observed at Mt. Lebanon on Sunday, June 12. Services begin at 10 a.m. with a short program and special music, followed by a noon launch.
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Mt. Lebanon
Local Nine Beats Edom 3 2 in Big Weekend Crowd
Grand Saline Minis in second place host Brownsboro for a pivotal Oil Belt League game Sunday at 2 pm behind the football stadium. J D LaPrade returns as starter with Edom win 3 2 last Sunday as Hindman Jones Hearn sparked a 10 hit Miner attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline Miners
Brownsboro
J. D. LaPrade
Miners
Edom
LaPrade
Robert Hearn
Bill Hindman
Jessie Jones
James Hearn
Hindman
Jones
Grand Saline
Dick Melvin
Benefit Box Social To Honor Baseballers
The Grand Saline Miners will receive all benefits from a box social hosted by the local American Legion this Saturday night at the fire hall starting at 7 30 p m. The public is invited and urged to bring a box pies or cake to be auctioned to the highest bidder. Proceeds go to the baseball players for equipment and bats and balls. Team players have been contributing this year to buy needed playing gear.
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Grand Saline
American Legion
Fire Hall
Mineola Set to Vote on Abolishing City Status
Mineola will hold an election on June 21 to decide whether the City of Mineola should be abolished. Wood County Judge G R Cathey ordered the poll after verifying 108 valid signatures on a petition, above the required hundred. If approved, county commissioners would govern temporarily until a new election and city offices can be formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
Wood County
G. R. Cathey
Highway 69
County Commissioners Court
Paul Woods Wins $21 At Merchants Drawing
Paul Woods with a 10 per cent ticket won $21 at the drawing of the Grand Saline Merchants Association last Saturday afternoon. Other prizes were awarded to Clara Bell thermos jug Bob Vincent sheets and pillow cases Grace Reed $3 of groceries W O Kammon $5 of furniture or appliances Chas Rox variety store prize.
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Paul Woods
Grand Saline Merchants Association
Clara Bell
Bob Vincent
Grace Reed
W. O. Kammon
Chas. Rox
Lawrence Springs Plans Homecoming on Sunday
Homecoming in Lawrence Springs is set for this Sunday June 5 at the Lawrence Springs Baptist Church. Mrs Albert Harvey announced the program including a devotional at 10 a.m. a children's choir at 10 45 a.m. a homecoming sermon by Rev W C Rea at 11 a.m. lunch at noon and visiting from 1 to 2 p.m. followed by singing from 2 to 4 20 p.m.
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Lawrence Springs
Lawrence Springs Baptist Church
Albert Harvey
W. C. Rea
Summer Bible School Plans for June Announced
Plans for three vacation Bible Schools this month include the Methodist Church directed by Mrs. Walt Bryant starting June 6 through June 15 with pre registration this Saturday from 9 to 11 am. The First Baptist Church will hold a weeklong school for 70 plus children ages 4 to 12 with sessions at 9 am and transportation provided by calling No. 49. Activities include a Friday Farm outing to the Faye Fowler farm and lessons led by Mrs. John L. Korleski for kindergarten and Mrs. Odell Young for the primary department focusing on Our Happy World and We Would.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Walt Bryant
First Baptist Church
Chi
Faye Fowler
John L. Korleski
Odell Young
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Vernon
Dad) McClough
Dad
WSCS
E.C. McKenzie
Sun Office
WMA
J. E. Hawkins
Mt Lebanon
Miner
Don Fowler
Silver Lake
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