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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1961
Page
1
A long awaited dream comes true as Grand Saline installs an electric scoreboard at the stadium. Coca Cola funds a drive to raise the money with sales of drinks. the device displays minutes seconds quarter down and yards to go for fans.
Mineola will host a new Star Kist division sales office, under JH Region, to oversee wholesale sales in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. The Mineola operation will handle Star Gift Tuna, Eatwell sardines and mackerel, Nine Lives pet food, frozen Star Kist Tuna and lobster, and private label seafoods for major retailers.
Rebecca Craddock earned a superior rating at an audition. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Craddock of Bonham and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Craddock of Grand Saline. Craddock received a percentage on her 10 piece program earning her membership in the Fraternity of Student Music. She studied with J C Christian Jr of Bonham and was a student of Ruth Rhodes of Grand Saline.
Mrs White reports her husband Minter calls their large yellow figs Democratic Pies. They also grow blue figs, described as sunnier, with many customers buying the crops. The couple's small family story centers on their unusual fruit harvest and local interest.
Wheeler outlines summer recreation area program for tennis and swimming at the elementary school. First meeting drew about 50 attendees. Swimming schedules set for children ages six to eight departing nine each Monday and Wednesday to Will’s Point. others depart nine on Tuesday and Thursday from Masterson’s Pool. Classes run Wednesday and Friday 2 o’clock for advanced players, Friday mornings for beginners nine and up. Adult classes 4 to 9 pm Monday. One Friday only, advanced players train in the afternoon due to swimming.
Charles F. Dennis begins as mortician at Grand Bouine Funeral Home after moving from Athens where he worked at Carroll-Lehe Funeral Home. Dennis, with 20 years in the trade, is married with five children. his wife Eleanor is a graduate of Texas College.
A Sun feature profiles Mayberry and Ward, LC residents and local leaders. Mayberry, new Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce manager, formerly worked in Waco and McGregor, holds a Baylor degree, and is active in Lions Club and Main Street Baptist Church with wife Nell and two children. Ward, a longtime educator and businessman, also Lions Club and chamber member, resides with wife Mary and daughter Lindy, and has roots in Argo High School and East Texas region.
Grand Saline Hagwyn School announces honor roll with 27 juniors and seniors earning four A’s to join the top grades. Principal Dan C. Douglass notes the achievement reflects industry and ability, naming several students including Jimmy Darnell and Kyung Kim visiting from Seoul.
Kyung Kim, an international student at Southern Methodist University, recounts wartime displacement of his family by Communists and his first arrival in America. He aims to stay in the United States and seek citizenship, though he faces required exams and time constraints before achieving that goal.
Gladewater defeated the Miners 11 to 4 at the Recreation Center as six hits in the second inning powered a five run burst and a 10 0 lead. Doyle Leaguer starred with three hits driving in runs while Mexico earned the win on the mound before a large crowd. Grand Saline offered four runs late but Gladewater preserved the victory and the two teams meet again Sunday afternoon.
The Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a pasture improvement tour Tuesday June 27 starting at 9 am from the Chamber office. John H. Cheek soil conservation expert will discuss each pasture’s progress and land needs. a meal will follow at the Gene Germany farm. The pasture contest runs for one year with $30 to the best improved pasture and prizes for student division.
The Granw oasne warriors host Alba-Golden at the local Recreation Center aiming to snap a two-game skid. Wood County visitors come in after a recent string of losses, as the team searches for a rebound behind recent pitching performances.
Eight youths from Van Zandt and Canton will attend a camp at Trinidad with Tex Power and Light sponsorship. Participants include Skinner Janiece Sullivan Canton Das lamay Sherwood Myrtle Springs Johnny Hit Wille Point Jimmy Strickland Camp Carter Elliott Pruitvale and Ralph Beal Canton. The Trinidad facilities will host a youth group supervised by local volunteers during the conservation works in Outer Space era.
The Rev W Parker a retired preacher living at the Ann Herson Home is named Week Texas Baptist of the Year. He will receive an engraved plaque during a special Father’s Day service at Main 4 Street Baptist Church where he is a member. His family and long years of ministry are cited, with six children and 17 grandchildren noted.
Kuykendall elected president of the Grand Baline Band Boosters Club for the coming school year. Mrs Joe Bartley will serve as the club treasurer. They replace Mr and Mrs Marlin Burges who previously held the roles.
Mineola announces the Watermelon Festival Queen coronation and parade week events. Friday evening June 2 marks the coronation with the Mineola court, followed by July 21 festival activities and free entertainment at the football stadium area.
Reverend Spann receives assignment to First Methodists in San Augustine with Rev Sutton arriving from East Houston to lead the church. Spann will preach his first sermon at the 10:85 morning worship service Sunday as choirs and Bible study grow under his direction.
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