Morton Salt to Halt Tours at Grand Saline Mine Sept 1
Morton Salt will stop all tours of its Kleer Salt Mine in Grand Saline effective September 1 for safety reasons. The move ends a long-running visitor program that drew hundreds of thousands to the 750 foot underground mine, a major Grand Saline employer and Van Zandt County’s largest industry.
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Morton’s Salt
Morton
Lesser
East Texas
Kleer
Grand Saline
Re Lawter
Cote
Mort
Morton Salt
Chea
Texas
Tors
Chamber
Wiley Garland
Impany
Grand Saline Bie
Kier
van Zandt County
Reid Lesser
Van Zandt Sheriff Runoff Nominations Highlight Local Races
In Van Zandt County the sheriff runoff sees incumbent J W Ward earn about 2208 votes to 1008 for Burnett in Canton and Grand Saline. Ward’s margin dominates county totals as GOP backing shifts to Bush against Yarborough while Cox runs against Baker. Peace Corps placement test announced for June in Tyler with training planned for 1200 recruits starting fall. Election turnout described as hotter than expected due to two strong sheriff candidates.
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Canton
Agin
van Zandt County
South West Canton
North Wills
J. W. Ward
Burnett
D. J
Ward
Pool
East Texas
Peace Corps Test Set Saturday for Applicants
The non competitive Place tent Test includes a general aptitude section taking about ninety minutes. A French language section adds another hour. There are no passing marks or scores. results, along with references and questionnaires, determine overall qualifications for overseas assignment. All applicants must be American citizens at least 19. Married couples may apply if they have dependents under 18. A college degree is not required.
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Peace Corps
U.S. Civil Services Commission
Tyler
Peace Cone
Washington
D. C
Knowles
County Shooting Claims Two Victims at Bass Cafe
Bass Cafe at Ben Wheeler becomes scene of fatal and nonfatal shooting after an argument outside. Richard G. Bullard, 21, dies from shotgun wound. Loy Don Bass, 25, wounded and in serious condition. Sheriff Burcett reports no charges yet. A benefit tribute will be held Saturday night, June 12, in the Jonen Auditorium to honor Pete Pete? rete sheet. all musicians invited.
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Jonen
Aaron Crawford
Grand Saline Rodeo caps successful weekend shows
Mrs. Roysacxson of Grand Saline won the top pony in the final night of the Grand Saline Ai Club Rodeo with Shetland pony and saddle events. Ken Berry, club president, praised attendance and thanked the Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce, Wills Point Riding Club, Canton Riding Club, and the Dallas Hells Mounted Patrol for support. Plans include a horse show next month and a junior rodeo in the fall.
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Roysacxson
Grand Saline
Ai Club
Keneth Berry
Mark Green
Buster Green
Berry
Wills Point Riding Club
Canton Riding Club
Hells Mounted Patrol
Dallas
Riding Club
W H Roberson Dies in Grand Saline at 73
W H Roberson known as Boss dies at 73 in Grand Saline after a long illness. Funeral at Main Street Baptist Church with Rev Howard Conatser and Rev Jared Cartlidge officiating. Interment at Woodside Cemetery. Survived by wife Faye and eight children. former postmaster and longtime civic leader.
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Grand Saline
W. H
Bors) Roberson
Main Street Baptist Church
Howard Conat Ser
Dallas
Jared Cartlidge
Ghimer
Woodside
Bartley Funeral Home
Boss” Roberson
East Texas
Hoss
Grand Surt
Billie” Roberson
Mr Roberson
van Zandt County
Roberson
Saline
Boas
Faye Fowler
Grand Saline Independent
Main “Street Baptist Church
Chance
Faye
Mik
Harold
Asott
Kirk Roberson
Magnos Ark
le Re McLean Lene
Jack Roberson
Rural golf club project seeks loan from Farmer’s Home Admin
A regional group filed to obtain a loan under a rural development provision from the Farmer's Home Administration. The plan includes a 7000 square foot clubhouse, a golf course, two tennis courts, a swimming pool, and related facilities. The loan term is described as a 40 year payoff period.
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Farmer's Home Administration
Recreation for Van Zandt golf club plan advances
A proposed Van Zandt County recreation project seeks FHA loan support for a golf course and facilities. More than 700 residents expressed interest. 24,000 raised by initial members would be paired with the loan. Directors include Jack Catbell and Dr. John Turner with other local names.
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PHA
Jals
Annu Malouf
Wills Point
Jack Catbell
John Turner
Can Lee Howell
Balgewood
van Zandt
Farm Loan ‘Agency
Texas
Tomato Course Set At Texas Greenhouse Tomato Snort
Texas A M University hosts a two day greenhouse tomato short course June 29 30 at the Memorial Student Center with vegetable horticulturist John E Larsen outlining greenhouse structures heating and cooling soil testing fertilization soil borne disease control tomato varieties transplant care and plant mechanics. A Ramada Inn dinner and panel discussion on the future of the greenhouse tomato industry follow.
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Texas
Texas Agm Univer
John E. Larsen
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Memorial
Copics
Ramada Inn
J. C. Combs
Dallas Tomato Repacker
J. F. Hardie
Scientific Parma
San
Corn Set To Move At Shed Friday
Van Zandt County Vegetable Growers Association manager Ernest Burges says corn should begin arriving at the shed Friday or Saturday with a few bushels today and the full move likely into the last part of next week. He cautions the year is unpredictable and yields are hard to forecast.
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van Zandt County Sweet
Ernest Burges
van Zandt County Vegetable Growers Association
FHA Skating Party Set For June At Row Roller Rink
Homemakers plan a June skating party at Row Roller Rink from 9 80 to 10 30 pm with Mrs Stan ley Appleton coordinating the social event for members. Officers plan additional acts for the corn season. Tomato buyer Bo Cason has moved to Grand Saline to purchase local produce and predicts a crop if weather cooperates despite prior wind and drought.
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Grand Saline
Cason
Salt City
SRA Swimming Program Begins This Week At Wills Point
The Supel Association launches two beginner groups and an intermediate class starting June 18 at 9 am with sessions at the Elementary School lot and Wills Point pool. Mark Ashworth leads instruction. volunteers and parents urged to assist with car pools and supervision. entry fee one dollar per child, with 28 cents per trip for participants. An adult swimming class meets June 16 at 7 pm.
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Wills Point
Mark’ Ashworth
Wills Point Area
Volun
Ashworth
SRA
Broken Printing Press Delays Lost Issue
The Grand Saline Sun faced a press breakdown causing a delayed issue last week. After three days of work, the last edition rolled out Thursday morning at 11:45 am despite cloudy print. Over 200 inquiries and 20 visitors sought the missing copies, offering some comfort.
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the Sun
Grand Saline
The
Sun Ada
Chamber Recommends Local Businesses Close Saturday
The Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce urges area stores to close Saturday July 4th as the date falls on a weekend. Some business houses have already pledged to close for the holiday.
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Chamber
The
Saline Chamber of Commerce
Grand Saline
Team of the Week honors Grand Saline Pee Wee Number Four
Little Leaguers Number Four earns SRA Team of the Week after a 34 1 victory over a visiting club and an 18 4 win against Grand Saline Pee Wees Number Four. Benny Boyles pitched both wins as 52 runs were recorded in three inning games with five runs allowed.
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Little Leaguers
SRA
Anmer Recreation
Shorty Gray
Grand Saline “Pee” Wee
Red White
Grand Saline
Benny Boyles
White
Wills
Safety Rest Area Planned for Van Zandt County
The Texas Highway Department plans a Safety Rest Area on Interstate 20 near Farm to Market Road 16 in Van Zandt County with an estimated cost of $24,000.
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van Zandt County
Texas Highway Department
Sergeant Maciel Re-enlists Four More Years in Reserves
Sgt. Maciel, a Marine Aviation Ordnanceman with Marine Fighter Squadron 112, re-enlisted for four years while serving with Hanslet Co. of Rand Saline as a parts manager. He will total 19 years of active and reserve service after completion. He and his wife Betty Jean have three children, Yothia Kay, Melissa Fern, and Michael Porter.
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West Wolfe St
Marine Air Reserve
Hans Let
the Set
Betty Jean
Yothia Kay
Melissa Fern
Michael Porter
FERD
Fernando Maciel
Julius C. Huyhes
San Antonio
Maciel
Marines
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