Mary Joslin Crowned Salt Festival Queen
Mary Joslin was crowned Salt Festival Queen at the festival pageant Tuesday night. A capacity crowd witnessed the selection of eight duchesses and the queen, with Bobby D. Martin as festival chairman and Laura Anderson presenting the bouquet. The winner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Joslin, is a Grand Saline High School spring graduate.
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Mary Joslin
Queen Mary
Bobby D. Martin
Laura Anderson
Woodrow Joslin
Grand Saline High School
Sheryl Shields
Melisa Allen
Tricia Gray
Jill Haisten
June Maxfield
Robin Davidson
Dwana Carver
Mike Means
Lanier Richey
Rickey Haisten
Joe Burrow
Ronnie Davidson
Wayland Voyles
Bill North
John Sherburn
Bobby Martin
Saline Scene Flash Week of Parades Arts and Carnival
Salt reigns this week with a parade past 6 p.m. Thursday and another rodeo parade at night featuring floats bands and riding clubs Queen Mary Joslin and her ladies will attend. Friday offers arts crafts and food shows at the old gym plus craftsmen from near and far. A busy downtown stage at Main and Frank hosts gospel singing weight lifting ethnic folk dancers Miss Ford Country antique cars and surprises. A real carnival with a merry-go-round runs all week.
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Salt
Mary Joslin
Jone
Main and
Frank
Lawrence Springs Homecoming Planned at Local Church
Lawrence Springs hosts a Sunday homecoming on June 6 at the church. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. followed by worship and a picnic lunch. Pastor Raymond Valentine invites present and former members and pastors to attend.
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Lawrence Springs
Raymond Valentine
Rodeo Kicks Off Salt Festival With Parade and Events
The 17th annual CRA rodeo opens the Salt Festival with a Thursday parade through Grand Saline featuring floats and horse drawn entries. Nightly events include bareback bronc, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, calf roping, saddle bronc, and bull riding at 8 p.m. with rodeo queen Robin Davidson.
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Grand Saline
Cowboy Rodeo Association
H.L. Hastings
Bridgeport
Grand Saline Rodeo Arena
Highway 80
Omega Phi Sorority
Graduating Seniors Win Multiple Departmental and Scholastic Awards
Valedictorian John King and salutatorian Lanier Richey receive the top Texas high school scholarships at commencement May 27. Teresa Fletcher earns Myra Hunter Memorial Scholarship. Bill Love and Mona Herron win Study Club and TSTA cash awards. Several departmental awards honor standout students across English, math, social studies, and more.
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John King
Lanier Richey
Texas
King
Council of Church Related Colleges
Richey
Teresa Fletcher
Myra Hunter
Alpha Beta Delta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Bill Love
Mona Herron
Grand Saling High School
Mary Joslin
Ronnie Davidson
Debra Whitaker
Ann Matthews
Doug Thompson
Penny Heddins
Anita Swain
Cheryl Clark
John Thomas
Cindy Williams
Adrian Buys Grand Will Re-Open In August
Adrian Buys Grand Theatre in Grand Saline from Jeanette Walker and remodels the building. He plans waterproof concrete on back walls and foundation, new walls ceiling seats stage and enlarged restrooms. The Show will be a new theatre name with a rebuilt lobby and seven nights a week screenings starting August 1. He aims for wholesome family entertainment and classic films.
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Adrian
Grand
Grand Theatre
Jeanette Walker
Delay Shifts Opening of Persons Park in Grand Saline
Four month technical delay in securing a grant letter stalls park project. Youth Foundation president Frank Trent says a final confirmation from the Department of Interior is at least four more weeks, needed to borrow 76,900 dollars and complete pool and tennis court construction. The foundation has 47,000 dollars ready but cannot start until federal paperwork and bid requirements are met. Adrian notes a cache of classic films and plans to operate The Show in Grand Saline once underway.
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Persons Park
Frank Trent
Youth Foundation
Grand Saline
Trent
Department of Interior
Court Attempt To Stop Musicfest Fails
A district judge rejected a petition to block the Willie Nelson Musicfest set for June at Napper Ranch nine miles south of Canton Texas. Van Zandt County officials argued the mass gathering may require a permit under state acts. promoter Gary Napper and attorney Dean White defended plans for up to 50 000 attendees with security by SM A football players.
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Thomas Crofts
van Zandt County
Canton
Hwy. 19
Willie Nelson
Richard Ray
Ray
Gary Napper
Dean White
Napper
S.M.A
Nelson
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Sandra Johnson
Van
Kelley Parker
Edgewood
Barbie Starnes
Mary Flournoy
Mineola
Tina Carroll
Fruitvale
Kim Tucker
Sulphur Springs
David Moreland
Paula Moreland
Melanie McAfee
Kim Whisenhunt
Tim Waymire
Texas State Teachers Association
The
Athena Club
Miss Joslin
Texas Womens University
Frank Adrian
Anderson Nursing Home
Nursing Home
Smart Shop
Myers Jennings
Gene Hightower
Chamber OF Commerce
Patricia Gray
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