Money Needed Badly For Woodside Cemetery
The Woodside Cemetery finance committee appeals for immediate public donations to cover mowing and upkeep costs. Unlike other cemeteries, Woodside lacks a trust fund, so only contributions from friends and those with loved ones interred there can maintain the grounds. Committee members listed include Bill Fisher and Woodrow Joslin.
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Committee On Finance
Woodside Cemetery
the Sun
Woodside
Bill Fisher
Woodrow Joslin
Harold
Ox) Land
Willis Roberson, Jr
Dempsey
Minter White
Creagleville to Build New Methodist Church
Rev. Thomas L. Jones announced at a June 13 church conference that Creagleville Methodist will erect a brick veneer church 32 by 60 feet, with construction awarded to local contractor Rev. Don Adams for 8770 dollars. Work starts soon. completion date to be set.
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Thomas L. Jones
Creagieville Methodist Church
Jones
Don Adams
Corinth Baptist
Creagleville
Van Zandt County Girls Win Ribbons at State Food Show
Two Van Zandt County 4 H Club members competed in the State 4 H Food Show at Texas A M University College Station June 7. Brenda Burns earned a blue ribbon for Broccoli AuGratia and Nancy Mallory won a red ribbon for Oatmeal Spir al Bread. Forty eight girls from twelve districts competed.
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van Zandt County
Texas A&m University
College Station
Brenda Burns
Teddie Lee Burns
Canton
Nancy Mallory
Jack Mallory
Route 1
Mohank
Brenda
Nancy
Texas
Gregg County
Memorial
Fruitvale VBS Deemed Very Successful
Rev. Sam McNeill of First Baptist Church Fruitvale praised a recent Vacation Bible School. He cited high day session attendance peaking at 72 with 51 in the evening for a total of 123, and a total offering just under 50 dollars.
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Sam McNeill
First Baptist Church
Fruitvale
Farmers Home Administration to Insure $184 Million in Rural Loans
The Farmers Home Administration will insure an additional 148 million in rural loans announced by Secretary Orville Freeman. The funds support 30 million in Farm Ownership loans and 118 million in Rural Housing loans for low and moderate income families. Local offices number over 1,600 with Van Zandt County office in Canton Texas.
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Farmers Home Administration
L. J. Cappleman
Texas
Washington
Orville Freeman
USDA
Partners Home Administration
United States
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Vana County
Spital Street
Canton
William E. Boyd
Boyd
Will
Peer Home Administration
Tadividente
Local Riding Club To Sponsor Play Day In Grand Saline
Barney Trussell, president of the Grand Saline Riding Club, says the Play Day starts at 1 p.m. Saturday June 17 at the Rodeo Arena west of Grand Saline. Entry is $1 per event, with $10 entry and $6 cattle office charge for open cutting. A trophy is awarded to the open cutting winner. Fifty-six events are listed including Barrel Race and Pole Bending in several age groups, with several partner events.
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Barney Trussell
Grand Saline
Trussetk
Saline
Texas
Mr. Trussell
Fruitvale Plans Annual Homecoming Sunday on campus
Plans call for Fruitvale's annual Homecoming on Sunday July 9 at the school campus with morning services at the Methodist Church 9 45 and Baptist Church 10 45 followed by lunch at noon on campus. Residents are urged to bring food and invite former residents and students.
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Fruitvale
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Rev. Jones Re-Appointed To Serve First Methodist Church
Rev. Thomas L. Jones of First Methodist is reappointed to lead the Grand Saline church after returning from Houston. He says the past year and a half has been happy and a good year is planned. Several nearby pastor assignments are listed including Robertson to Ben Wheeler and Lloyd to Canton Circuit.
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Thomas L. Jones
First Methodist
Houston
Ben Wheeler
Dale Rider
G. Ray Lloyd
Willy Williams
Antoin
Leonard Brown
Canton Circuit
Mur
Ry D. Robertsee
James E. Wilkerson
W. J. Williamson
van Methodist Church
James H. Jones
Ben Allen
Wills Point
Thomas L. Lofton
Colfax
John B. Rozelle
Edgewood
Brady W. Williams
Edom
William G. Nettles
Fruitvale Methodist Church Revival Set for June 1933
Rev John Rozell announces a church revival starting Monday night and running through Friday June 23 at Fruitvale Methodist Church. Rev Gail Williams of Canton preaches with Raymond Neill leading the singing. Services begin each evening at a quarter to eight with an open invitation to all.
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Fruitvale Methodist Church
John Rozell
Fruitvale
Farmers Home Administration Tour Slated Friday
The Farmers Home Administration will hold its annual tour Friday June 16 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Visiting farms practice labor saving methods and show beef cattle management and pasture crops. Tour begins at the Canton FmHA office 302 Capital Street at 9:00 a.m. with sites including Pruitt Fruitvale LaPrade and Long.
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Farmers Home Administration
James A. Pruitt
Edgewood
Jimmie LaPrade
Fruitvale
Elmer Long
Canton
William E. Boyd
Canton Farmers Home Administration Office
Capital Street
Summer pre-registration opens for TJC fall term
Tyler Junior College announces summer pre-registration for fall term from June 19 to August 18. Students need an appointment beginning June 1, available via registrar’s office or phone. Kenneth Lewis notes early registration aids scheduling and program needs. Post cards go to high school seniors and TJC freshmen describing the process and admissions requirements, including a requirement for the American College Test for fall. If not yet taken, students may attend but must complete the test in October and meet test requirements before enrollment.
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Tyler Junior College
TJC
Lewis
The History and Rise of Fathers Day Traditions
The piece traces Fathers Day from its roots with Julius Caesar and patres to Spokane inaugurating the first U S celebration in 1910. It notes Mrs. John R B Dodd advancing the idea, White House support, and Coolidge backing, and reports over 1 billion dollars in gifts now, including cigars and aftershave.
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U. S
George Washington
Julius Caesar
Patres
U.S
Spokane
Washington
John RB. Dodd
William B. Smart
Spokane Ministerial Association
Spokane Ministers Alliance
Spokane Ymca
White House
Wilson
Coolidge
Pop
Junior
Charms Rock and Roll Band Heads to Grand Saline
Midland group The Charms led by Lee and William McRight with David Holck and Bob Swinen visit Grand Saline June 21 and 22. They publicize a new song and plan future recording. Contact via Marie Sharp Watson or Mrs Harvey Munro at Sharp Watson residence for parties or dances.
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Midland
Grand Saline
Lee
William McRight
Texas
Our City
West Texas
Lee McRight
Bell
David Holck
David
Bob
Pee Wee) Swinen
Marie Sharp
Hallye Watson
Harvey Munro
Sharp- Watson
John Bullock Gospel Meeting In Lindale
Local Church of Christ minister John Bullock preaches in Lindale this week with daily services at 8 p.m from Monday June 12 through Friday June 16 led by Bobby McClenny. Public invitation extended to attend the remaining gospel services.
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John Bullock
Church of Christ
Lindale
Bobby McClenny
World War I Vets and Auxiliary to Meet Friday Night
World War I Veterans of America and Ladies Auxiliary plan a gathering Friday night at Acareged Dic An. The event, set for June 16 at 2% communion, invites all members to attend a meeting led by Renfrow Davis and other local officers.
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Pane
Wight
Renfrow Davis
Sil
Grand Saline Rodeo distributes $1540 in prizes
The Sixth Annual Grand Saline Rodeo awarded over $1,540 in prize money to top finishers. Denny Gowan of Dallas won bareback bronc with 60 points, Roger Helms of Bullard took calf roping in 10.1 seconds, Cathy Coislegio of Fort Worth won barrel racing in 18.8 seconds, Bud Ogletree of Dallas captured bulldogging in 5.4 seconds, and Bryan Heflin of Wills Point won bull riding with 54 points. C. J. Jones of Dallas won the $300 roping saddle from a $1 donation. The club thanks many supporters for the success.
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Grand Saline
Denny Gowan
Dallas
Roger Helms
Bullard
Cathy Coislegio
Ft. Worth
Bud Ogletree
Bryan Heflin
Wills Point
Memorial Day Added To State Holiday List
Gov John Connally signed a bill making Memorial Day a state holiday adding May 30 as a holiday for 1968. State offices observe 12 holidays plus election days with several other dates listed. Also notes additional state and federal closure days and a family visit in Richardson.
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John Connally
Washington
Texas
Robert E. Lee
East Center Baptist Revival at East Center Baptist
The revival at East Center Baptist runs June 14 to 18 with guest speaker Rev. Ralph Brar of Hat Tiesburg Mississippi. Pastor J. M. Bates leads the program, and services begin nightly at 8 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
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East Center
Ralph Brar
Hattiesburg
Mississippi
Bro. J. M. Bates
New Discount Drug Store Opens in Grand Saline
Sun notices the opening of Bryant's Discount Pharmacy in Grand Saline. P J Pinkie Bryant is new owner of the building at 198 N Main and Frank Streets, in the former J L Fail Drug Co site.
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Discount Drug
Grand Saline
Sun
P. J
Pinkie
Bryant Santhe
Dog Fism
Bryant’s Discount Pharmacy
J L. Fail Drug Co
N. Main
Bryant
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