Grand Saline Indians Reveal 1961 Football Schedule
Grand Saline plans a 10 game 1961 slate under coach Rusty Talbot starting September 1 at Athens. The team aims to rebound from a 3-7 debut season while drawing record home crowds, with 20 200 fans at five home games. The schedule lists rivals including Winnsboro, Commerce, Wills Point, Terrell, and Van Vandals as part of District 15 AA.
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Grand Saline Indians
Athens
Athens Hornets
Rusty Talbot
Grand Saline
Indians
East Texas
Kaufman
Minoia
Terrell
Van
Canton
Indiana
Salt Bow
Winnsboro
Winnsb
Edgewood
Grand Saline Commerce
Commerce Grand Saline
Mineola
Wills Point
Edgewood Edgewood
Commerce
Mineola Mineola
Terrell Salt Bow
Seasee
Mrs. Darnell Retires From School Career
Mrs Henrietta Darnell ends a 42 year teaching career in Van Zandt County. She served as principal of rural schools, classroom teacher of most grades, and supervisor of local districts including Grand Saline and Wills Point. Her approach centered on recognizing each child’s abilities and guiding them to find their purpose.
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Ava Aines
Henrietta Darnell
Darnell
van Zandt County
Limest
Tai
Hla
Ieee
Mra. Darnell
Wort
Barman
Outstanding Grai Saline High students win G Awards
Twenty three Grai Saline High School students are named annual G Awards winners, selected from about ten percent of the student body for scholarship, national test rankings, activities and straight A records. Faculty nominees chose Jackie Alphin Joe Wiley Johnny Bryant Elaine Burges Frank Churchwell Jimmy Darnell Betty Jo Davis Iris Davis Larry Davis Sally David Dannington Barbara Scott Ruth Shadwick Nancy Smith Rex White Ronald White and John Jordan.
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Grai Saline
Studer
GSHS
Jackie Alphin
Joe Wiley
Johnny Bryant
Elaine Burges
Frank Churchwell
Jimmy Darnell
Betty
Jo Davis
Iris Davis
Larry
Davis
Sally Davi Dannington
Barba
Ben Wheeler to Host Singing Convention Keeps Promise of Top Singers
The East Van Zandt Singing Convention will be held Saturday night and Sunday at Ben Wheeler. Minter White said the event will feature some of the best singers in the country with a conveys 1:30 start on Saturday night.
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East van Zandt
Ben’ Wheeler
Minter White
Correction on West Grand Lane box tally for Blakley and Tower
The West Grand Lane box tally was misreported. The corrected result shows Blakley 211 votes and Tower 92 votes, adjusting last week's figures for John Tower.
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Ine Sun
Repubican
John Tower
West Grand Lane
Willi Blakey
Blakley
Tower
School Names Top Students Davis Stone White Fite
Iris Davia and Rachel Stone topped the 1961 graduating class of about 40 students. Davis and Stone earned high citizenship. six students received high honors including Dennington, Davis, Churchwell, Griffin, L. Davis, and Ann. Outstanding awards went to numerous students for scholarship, band, home economics, athletics, and activities. Senior president Ronnie Painter led the gift presentation of $200 for the electric typewriter.
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Iris Davia
Rachel Stone
Ronald White
Barbara Fite
Carol 1 Dennington
Sally Davi
Frank Churchwell
Hazeltin
Larry Davis
Shirley Ann Griffin
Churchwell
Ally Davis
Dale McMakin
Gladys Ruth Shadwick
Iie Meliide
Betty Jo Davis
Activities Inington
Edwant Hatley
Ronnie Painter
Powerful Mineola Invades Warriors Friday Night
Mineola brings a tough, top squad to Grand Saline to face the Salt City Warrios in an eight inning game at the Recreation Center. The Salt City Warriors seek a bounceback after a 21-8 setback to the Quitman Bulldogs as Mineola aims to climb in league standings.
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Minola
Salt Capital
Pee Wee's Topple Van Vandals 5-4 in Local Game
Pee Wee's team defeated the Van Vandals 5-4 in a Tuesday game. The report notes a close finish with tied play and late scoring opportunities.
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Pee Wee
van Vandals
Peterson's Restaurant to Open June 16 at Grand Saline
Peterson's Restaurant announced a grand opening on June 16 with free coffee and doughnuts for the day. The rebuilt building features new equipment and air conditioning, with J C Roberson of Saline new chief cook replacing Jimmy Stinnett. Peterson, a 15-year veteran operator of restaurants and clubs, seeks citizen feedback.
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Peterson's
U. S. 80
Hans Elliott Chevrolet Co
Pete Peter
J. C. Roberson
Saline
Jimmy Stinnett
Roberson
Totel
Grand Saline
Peterson
Haseen
Resent
Esta Saline
Van Zandt County Reunion Planned for Lubbock
West Texas hosts the annual Van Zandt County reunion on June 11 in Lubbock. Van Zandters from West Texas and beyond are invited for food, fun, and fellowship. Dinner will be served. attendees are asked to bring folding tables if possible.
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West Texas
Lubbock
Picnic To Be Held By Nazarene School
Nazarene Bible School hosts a picnic after the morning session this week. Mrs Roy Wolfe announces a Bible School demonstration on Sunday at 10 45 and a display of students hand work.
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Nazarene School
Nagarene Bible School
Roy” Wolfe
Bible School
Parade Opens Bible School With Rousing Start
The Mayberry parade launched Vacation Bible School at Main Street Baptist Church on Monday June 4. Some 125 children rode in police cars and on a fire truck as residents showcased flags and a marching band, signaling the start of preparations for the annual event. Regular sessions begin Wednesday with classes for beginners to intermediates from 8:30 to 11:30 daily.
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Main’ Street Baptist Church
Ars
Highway AO
Dallas Brothers Drown In Erexas
Two Dallas youths, Michael Dale Turney eight, and Rickey Wayne Turney ten, died in an accidental drowning at a private lake near Ben Wheeler. Their bodies were recovered about two hours after the two brothers were last seen playing near the Camper residence. Local authorities and volunteers conducted the search and the boys were taken to Hilliard Funeral Home in Van for arrangements. Survivors include their parents, grandparents, and a sister.
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V. M
Ben Wheeler
Michael Dale Turney
Rickey Wayne Turney
Dallas
Justice of the Peace
James Nixon
Michael
Van 2
Sheriff's” Department
Clovis Ellison
Teddy Haynes
Mr. Wright
Van
van Zandt
Stovall Camper
Camper
Dal
Hilliard Fneral
George Turney
Mary. Hiss
Virgil D. Cook
Debra Turney
Raging Miners Win Again Brace for Tough Week End
The rampaging Miners swept Canton All-Stars 7 3 and 1 0, winning their eighth straight as they prepare for a tough weekend. Greenville Eagles arrive with top regional ranking, while the Indians are among Northeast Texas best clubs. Red White earned credit for both wins, entering with bases loaded in the first game and finishing with a shutout in the nightcap.
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Wrampa Line Miners
Canton All-Stars
Greenville the Eagles
Indians
Texas
Eagles
Greenville
Afl
Red White
Sun
White
Truman Welch
Canton
Miners
Good Crow Decoys For Hunters Disturb Wildlife Tactics
A note explains using decoys like stuffed owls and fox skins to fool crows. It warns to place decoys far from blinds so incoming birds cannot detect hunters, even as shooting begins.
Calhoun Discusses Texas Tax Issue at Lions Club
State Senator Galloway Shoun of Tyler spoke to the Lions Club Tuesday night. He outlined Texas’s current finances and the Lewis-Tuture proposals to resolve the deficit through House Bill 34. Calhoun noted the bill aimed to raise funds for education and needs, but it stalled after a House vote that produced a tie, with Governor Price Daniel calling for a social session in mid July.
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Galloway Shoun
Tyler
Lions Club
Texas
Lewis- Tuture
Calhoun
Keeney
Tarman
Price Daniel
NTSU Graduate Named Summer Editor of Sun
Larry Smith, a North Texas State University graduate, was named summer editor of the Grand Saline Sun by owner Alf Roberson. He will serve until August 1, then become Sports Director and journalism instructor at Arkansas AGM College. He previously edited the All American Campus Chat and held campus journalistic roles.
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Larry Smith
Grand Saline Sun
Alf Roberson
Smith
North Texas State Univrsity
Tme
Arkansas Agm Colexe
the Sun
NTSU
North Texas State
Sigma Delta Chi
Press Tu
Student Publication Council
Executive Council of
the Baptist
Stent Unite
Grand Saline
Tye Junior College
Gradu
Tyler
Telegraph
Rose Capital
Hile
North
Texas State
Van Zandt County 65 Plus Population Surges Past 1500
Census figures show Van Zandt County residents aged 65 and over reached 1,544, about 15.8 percent of the total population, up from 10.4 percent ten years earlier. The growth reflects medical gains, higher home ownership, and active senior participation in work, leisure, and local markets.
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van Zandt
Census Bureau
United States
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