New Minister Bullock Leads Grand Saline Church of Christ
Bullock named minister for the Church of Christ in Grand Saline serving churches across Texas. He will reside at 600 N Collier after June with spouse, coming from Dallas via multiple Texas postings including Lewisville and Austin. The local church emphasizes his statewide ministry and plans for relocation.
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Bullock
Church of 1St
O'Hara Eet
Grand Saline
My Hock
Dallas
Grand
Damas
Texas
Churches of Christ
Liniale
Lewisville
Marshall
Austin
Allen
Pi Abilene
Chris
SMU
N. Collier
All Over Town: Grand Saline Notes and Birth Announcements
A local column reports on birthdays and anniversaries in Grand Saline, noting June 8 as a milestone for Mrs. WG McCollum and detailing family news. Also includes birth announcements for Jessie Wallo and the Dicken family, with names, kin, and community updates.
Huge Dam To Be Built East of Grand Saline
About 75 residents from Wood and Van Zandt counties heard that a new Sabine River dam near Grand Saline Mineola would be built within years. The project aims to improve flow, aid future navigation, and create a canal to boost barge traffic on the Sabine watershed, with Van Zandt and Wood counties seeking inclusion in a broader navigation district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Wood and
van Zandt County
Sabine River
Grand Salin
Mineo
Corps of Engineer
Lak Tawakont
Sabine
Pat Smith
Sabine River Development Association
Opportunity
Warry Loftis
Ger Tyler
Smith
Van
Wood
Harrison
Panola
Gregg
Rusk
Smith County
Ups County
Loftis
Miola
Winnsboro
Quitman
Be Sure To VOTE In Second Primary
Be Sure To Vote Second Primary Grand Saline voters will go to the polls on June 4 to cast ballots in the second Democratic primary. The county district and state offices are at stake. Voters are urged to consider each candidate carefully and go to the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Rer
More Books Needed For New Library Drive
A local appeal urges donations for the Grand Saline Library to provide lasting mementos in memory of loved ones. Fort Worth residents Maisie Plemmons Flora Hearrell and Mrs. Cievin Cross cite plans for pickup at donors’ homes as organizers urge community support.
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Grand Saline
Cievin Cross
Maisie. Plemmons
Flora Hearrell
Fort Worth
Lottie Tiere
Fruitvale Area W For Salvation Drive Planned
On Thursday night June 2 the Fruitvale Round Flat and Lawrence Springs communities will canvass homes to raise funds for the Salvation Army. Last year marked the first joint drive and it raised just over $100. Co chairs are Mrs James Lewis and Mrs Halley Randall with multiple workers across the three communities. Residents are urged to remember the date and participate.
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Fruitvale
Round Flat
Lawrence Springs
Salvation Army
Mia
James Lewis
Halley Randall
Majorettes Named For Year 1966 67 Grand Saline Indian Band
Majorettes for 1966 67 were selected after May 19 in the high school gym. Returning drum major Emile Pugh leads the band. front line includes Nelda Willman Vickie Joslin Tie Kuykendall Gail and two new members Charlotte Steun and Marsha Lowe. Ellen Elliott will be feature twirler. all attend Tops In Twirling Camp at Kilgore Junior College on July 18.
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Jorettes
Grand Saline
Emile Pugh
Nelda Willman
Vickie Joslin
Tie Kuykendall
Gail
Charlotte Steun
Marsha Lowe
Ellen Elliott
Kilgore Junior College
Grand Saline Faces Voter Decision on TJC Annexation
Van Zandt County Board of Education sets a June 6 election in Grand Saline High School Library to decide annexation into the TIC junior college district. Absentee voting begins at 8 00 am at the Grand Saline Tax Office. If approved, Grand Saline residents would pay 80 dollars per semester for three or more subjects instead of 90. The ballot asks voters to join the TIC district already serving Van Zandt, Wood, Chapel Hill, Lindale, Pinehurst, Rice, Flint and Swan.
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van Zandt
Ing
Grand Saline Schoor
Grand Saline High School
Dune 6Th
Adelle Presswood
Grand Saline
Van
Wirona
Chapel
Lindale
Pineies
Rice
Dini
Flint
Swan
van Zandt County Board of Education
Harrison Estes
T. N. Dean
W. Simpson
Lester Wolverton
Homecoming at Lawrence Springs Baptist Church
Lawrence Springs Baptist Church announces a Homecoming on June 5 with a 10:00 am devotional led by Rev J D Murphy followed by an 11:00 am message from Rev C D Speed of Gladewater. A noon lunch, singing and visiting will continue in the afternoon with the public invited to attend.
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Ist
J.D. Murphy
C.D. Speed
Gladewater
Oil try planned at Grand Saline by Hootkins group
Residents cheer as Seymour Hootkins returns to Grand Saline for another Salt Dome oil attempt. The Willie R Persons Morton Salt Co Unit No 1 site along East Highway 40, the 6900 foot depth well under study, previously drilled to 5454 feet, will be reentered to drill to total depth and test the lower James Rose formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Salne
Seymour “Hootie” Hootkins
Grand Saline
Hootkins
R. Persons-Morton
Willie St
James Watch
Lower Glen
Hoothing
Fair Queen Contest at Van Zandt County Fair
The 1986 Van Zandt County Fair Queen Contest will be sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce on August 16 at Final Stadium. County girls aged 16 and unmarried are eligible. Contestants wear a formal costume and give a two to three minute talk. The Queen will reign over the fair for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine Urana Sanine Chamber of Commerce
C G Auxiliary Meet Postponed At Corby Hospital
Corby stermany Hospital Auxiliary meeting set for June has been postponed. The film intended for that date will be shown later. timing will be announced when available, said president Mrs Re W Yozby.
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C-G
Corbystermany Hospital
Luin
Re W. Yozby
Clean Up Paint Up Month Urges Grand Saline Citizens
Mayor Garland proclaims June as Clean-Up Paint-Up Month urging residents to beautify homes, alleys, and streets. Citizens urged to trim trees, remove litter, and help neighbors, with city installing five new litter barrels. Civic groups praised for leading efforts. call to public involvement to improve health and appearance by July.
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Garland
Grana
Surrounaing
Grand Saline
Ryone
Petty
Farland
Bill Hawkins Honored With Surprise Retirement Party
Bill Hawkins and his wife retired at the end of May from Grand Saline Hawking and the Fruitvale school system. coworkers J C Russell Mrs Hugh Bennett and many city employees held a surprise party for the retiring City Secretary Hawkins on May 31 benefiting further plans to fish and enjoy grandchildren.
Official Board Installed At First Methodist
Pastor Thomas Jones led the installation of the Official Board at First Methodist Church at Main and O'hara Streets last Sunday. Members will serve one to three year terms with monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday in the Stanley Friedline Room. Officers include RB Renfrew as Chairman, Adamson as Vice Chairman, a Secretary, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mesnit of Diana, Texas as part of the slate.
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First Methodist
Thomas Jones
Main
O’hara
Stanley Friedline Room
RB. E. Renfrew
Stanley
Cl ‘Adamson
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Carolyn Tidwell
Rodeo
John Bullog
Church of Christ Here
Reed
Jim Shoulders
Cinderella
Theosion
Main Street
R. V. Carnes
Riding Club
WG. McCollum
McCollum
McCollums
van Zandter
SUN
Jessie Wallo
Jessie
John
Mary
Grand Saline Indians
A Joe Lavallo
South of May
J. E. Persons
Gene Nu Goggins
Lonny Humphrey
D. It. Howel
Lillian Nations
E. Collett
A.V. Rum
Manuel White F. Swain
Mie
A. J
Fowler
Ritchie
Maurice Elna Rasco
W. J. Allen
Robert V
Pat Howell
Etta
W. L. Bugher
Georg Jones
Chan McMakin
A. N. Morris
Opal Mire
Mr. Whatley
Udh Bennett
Tie Embody
Daley
Wian E. Rodgers
Dave
Lora Payne
Robert Horton
Bobbie Resnick
Ployd Vandergriff
Elma Green
Ed Guinn
Myrtle Million
D. C. Armstrong
H.W. Burges
J.B. Shirley
Jesse W. Currey
Jack Moore
Earl Peel
Mildred Dickerson
Ronald White
Steve Harrow
Clyde More
Jand
P.H. King
Vena Prather
Lawrence Roy Fail
Rubye
Morton Salt’ Co
Junior Denton
S. H. Fergerson
Mos Yo M.' Moore
Lt. Anders
Jerry
Ginger Dick
Ginger
Dicken
Wolf
Brad Anthony
TJC
Ior College
TIC
T. Pearson
Clyle Darnell
Adelle Prestwood
Igh School
Lawrence Springs Baptist
Parti
Mr. Ciizon
Ny Town
Bill Hawkins
Leo Mesnit
Diana, Texas
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