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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1968
Page
1
A fragmented Sun Strokes column from Saline mixes rodeo talk with local characters and ads. It mentions Fat Kat tires, Herb Carroll’s ad, a nunlike shopper’s request, and town sights from W C Blackburn’s tobacco display to Andrew Grier missing his Sun delivery. Charles Parker notes a resilient cow owned by Lanny Parker and local gossip laced with humor.
CWU Local No 3 members walked off the job at Morton Salt Company after failed contract talks. About 200 salaried workers stay at work while four pickets guard the plant. Negotiations for a new contract continue led by Teal Meroney and Brumbaugh.
Rev Dan Hubbell and four young church members attend the Southern Baptist Convention in Houston this week. Attendees include David Crain Walker Tolar and Corley sons of local families. The agenda features a possible name change to United States Baptist and the election of a new president.
Big time wrestling comes to Grand Saline next week at the Riding Club area. Four matches are set for June 15 under the promotion of H Chub. Main event features Billy Red Lyons and Smith versus Gary Spoiler No. 1. tickets available from H Ra.
Grand Saline voters and bidders learn the First Assembly of God Church plans a modern one story brick veneer building on Kennedy and Hatfield property, seating 200, with 10 classrooms, kitchen and offices. The project costs about 22 thousand dollars, with bids due by June 20 and contractor selection planned for late June.
The 1968 Van Zandt County Fair opens with rodeo pens and bleachers being rebuilt under ALO Goff leadership. Nightly rodeo attractions include a Ladies Rolling Pin Throwing Contest with Mabank School District and Tack Mallory handling entries. Officials expect a high quality steer show and the 11th Annual Fair catalogue should be printed within 30 days.
Mayor Garland proclaims June 6 to 8 as Western Days in Grand Saline. The event, planned by the Grand Satino Riging Club, invites all residents to wear western attire and participate in the city wide entertainment and parade.
In Saturday's Democrat runoff for Texas governor, Grand Saline voters favored Don Yarborough while Preston Smith edged ahead overall. Smith won the statewide runoff with about 117,000 votes, securing the gubernatorial nomination.
Dan Hubbell of Main Street Baptist Church estimated about 200 people attended Sunday night at the Grand Saline performance. Larry Smith, school PR director, accompanied the group, sons of Mr and Mrs John Smith of Grand Saline.
Van Zandt County growers report a improving tomato crop with three local packers led by Herbert Koonce Ernest Burges and Cliff Armstrong surveying fields. They anticipate operations in full swing by June 17 with about 25 workers at the association shed on Highway 10 in South Grand Saline and Armstrong expanding to Kansas City Tulsa and Denver markets. Weather outlook and sunny dry conditions remain key for full production.
The SRA announces 1968 summer schedules including free swimming classes at Masterson's pool with 110 signups and a Wednesday Play Day. Baseball leagues Pony, Little League, and Pee Wee details list game dates, venues and coaches, with no football or basketball due to Interscholastic League rules.
The Grand Saline Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star holds an open meeting Saturday at 8 pm in the local Masonic Hall to install new officers Beaula Williams and Homer Williams among others. Newly appointed 1968 69 officers include Orva Blythe, Virgie Salling, Pauline Whimpey, May Youngblood, Annie May Morris, Alice Rodden, Kater Mary Low Stephens, Martha Lynn Shafer, Rubye Teal, Annie Clower.
Wanda Calloway formerly of Grand Saline wife of Wilbur Calloway was hurt in a one car wreck near Malakoff Monday. She was reported in satisfactory condition at Tyler hospital late Tuesday.
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