Tragedy Near Edgewood Ends Life Of Four Year Old
A four year old girl died Sunday morning near Edgewood after falling onto mower blades from a tractor driven by her father. Barbara Ann Keeney of Edgewood and Dulles died about 11:20 a.m. on the Keeney Ranch, with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. County Justice Glenn Smith ruled accidental death. Deputy Coy Stone investigated the incident. Funeral services were planned for Tuesday at First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewood
Barbara Ann Keeney
D. L. Keeney
Edgewood and
Dulles
Keeney Ranch
Glenn Smith
Coy Stone
van Zandt
First Baptist Church
D. D. Summerall
James H. Wal
Dr M C Smalley Attends New Mexico Chiropractic Convention
Dr M C Smalley returns from the New Mexico Chiropractic Convention held in Santa Fe. Principal speakers include Dr Joseph Janse president of National Chiropractic College of Chicago on low spinal complexities and Dr Bruce Hagen of Primghar Iowa on general office management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Smalley
New Mexico
Join Sabine River Development Association In Grand Saline
In Grand Saline many residents seek to support the Middle Sabine River Development Association. Dues are 5.00 for individuals and 25.00 for businesses, per J. E. Persons secretary treasurer of the Van Zandt County group. Mail checks to J. J. Persons at the Salt City Lumber Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabine River Development Association
Grand Saline
Middle Sabine River Development Association
J. E. Persons
van Zandt County
Persons
J. J. Persons
Salt City Lumber Company
New Lion Officers To Be Installed Tuesday Night
Jerry Dicken will take the oath as incoming president of the Grand Saline Lions Club Tuesday night June 21 at 7 00 The guest speaker and installer is Lou Scudder Tyler Neon Club Lion secretary Scudder also chairs the Lions Cripple Children's Camp in Kerrville Texas Lanier Richey calls tonight Ladies Night Officers for 1966 67 include Stanley Appleton Taylor Rhodes Vernon Moore Alf Roberson Love Carroll Ray Rucker and E G Germany Outgoing President Richey invites Lions and their wives to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Dicken
Grand Saline Lion's Club
Lou Scudder
Tyler
Neon Club
Lion
Scudder
Lion Cripple Children’s
Kerrville
Texas
Lanier Richey
Lion’s
Rebekah Lodge
Stanley Appleton
Taylor Rhodes
Vernon Moore
Alf Roberson
Love Carroll
Grand Saline Riding Club Attends Rodeo
Grand Saline Riding Club members traveled to Mohank Texas last Saturday night for their annual rodeo. Twenty five riders participated as they helped close the three day affair. Vice President Tommy Stephens praised the rodeo spirit and town decorations. The club plans to travel to Wills Point on Friday June 17 to set pivots in the Grand March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Wills Point
Memphis Youth Choir to Perform Here Tuesday Night
Dr Bill Thomas youth choir of Trinity Baptist Church Memphis Tennessee will appear here Tuesday night June 21 at 730 pm The touring group of thirty four voices directed by Archie Fray travels by church bus stays with sponsoring church families and offers a 50 minute program of hymn arrangements and spirituals to magnify Christ in concerts across Arkansas and Texas with fellowship dinners and lasting friendships reported by local pastor and organizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Thomas
Wiley Thomas
Grand Satino
Trinity Baptist Church
Memphis
Tennessee
Re. Bill
Walter Davidson
Mazin Street Baptist Church
Archie Fray
Camden
Arkansas
Grand Saline
Texas
Grand Prairie
Tyler
Mena
Methodist Men Sponsor Sabine River Development Meeting
The Sabine River Development project was discussed at a large gathering hosted by the local Methodist Men group at Fellowship Hall. Pat Smith of Longview outlined navigation flood control and recreation benefits while plans for the Grand Saline Mineola Dam were described as feasible within five years funded by water sale revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Pat Smith
Longview
Smith
Sabine River Development Association
Grand Saline-Mineola
Grand Saline
Hospital Staff Fish Fry At Germany Lake
Corby Germany Hospital and Marsh Hardt Clinic staff enjoyed their annual fish fry at the Germany farm on Tuesday night June 14 starting at 7 30 p m The event featured fish and chicken sides salad dessert and drinks Hospital administrator Doug Kesner announced awards including Outstanding Nurse Avanell Bratton Outstanding Employee Clyde Ennis Outstanding New Employee Carmen Collins and the Accuracy Award to Sally Anderson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corby- Germany
Marsh-Hardt
Germany
Doug Kesner
Avanell Bratton
Clyde Ennis
Carmen Collins
Rainfall Report For Grand Saline Area In 1966
Grand Saline weather recorder Mr Earl P Friedline notes January 11 inches February 6 inches March 1 inch April 16 inches May 8 inches June (so far) none total 26 1/4 inches through June about 8 1/4 inches above annual quota and two thirds of average yearly rainfall with prior years 1965 through June 17 4 inches 1964 dry year 138 inches through June and total 24 1/4 inches for the year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl P. Friedline
Grand W Saline
Weather and Rain Recorder
Grand Saline
Friedline
Tomato Harvest Delayed by Weather in Grand Saline Area
A late tomato harvest is blamed on unusually wet April and dry early June conditions near Grand Saline. Local growers report 60 percent yields versus normal, hail damage in May, and plans for ongoing field work as buyers and workers prepare for the June rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline Area
Ernest Burges
van Zandt County Vegetable Growers Association
Bo Cason
Iola
Kansas
Grand Saline
Burges
van Zandt
Cason
Condition Of Accident Victims In Saturday Wreck
Latest word from accident victims Mr and Mrs Haugh Bennett and Mr and Mrs Herman Ball is that they are all doing as well as can be given the seriousness of injuries from the Saturday afternoon wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haugh Bennett
Herman Ball
Collision details claim high speed and vehicle positions
The Vance vehicle driven by Juanita R. Vance, 47, of Mesquite Texas, was described as traveling at a high rate of speed when the crash occurred. The Comet Cyclone skidded about 169 feet before striking the Buick on the rear half of the driver side and stopped about 85 feet from the impact. The Bennett car spun several times and struck a road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Flat
Greener
Campbell
Vance
Tidwell
Juanita R. Vance
Mesquite
Texas
Buick
Bennett
Mrs Worden and Joyner Visit Canton Home
Mrs Augusta Worden visited the Marie Berry home near Canton on Saturday. Her sister Mrs Linnie Joyner of Arlington also visited but is ill at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Worden
Marie Berry
Canton
Linnie Joyner
Arlington
Independents Struggle as Kilgore Defeats Grand Saline
Grand Saline Independents lose 4-2 to Kilgore, dropping to 4 wins 3 losses. Jerry Jackson shines on the mound with 3 hits allowed, 19 strikeouts, and no earned runs. Kilgore, short on regulars, scores all four runs on errors. The team has an open date and will not play Sunday June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Kilgore
Jerry Jackson
Jackson
Jimmy Don Williams
Revival Slated At East Center Baptist Church
East Center Baptist Church announces a weekend revival from Friday June 17 through Sunday June 19 with services at 7 30 p m nightly Rev G W Prather of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Dallas will preach Everyone is invited Rev Johnny Bates serves as pastor
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East Center Baptist Church
G. W. Prather
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Dallas
Johnny Bates
Methodist Youth Fellowship meets in Wills Point
The First Methodist Church MYF group traveled to Wills Point for a Sub-District meeting and officer installation. Members from Oakland Grand Saline Canton Van Edgewood and Wills Point joined a Lake Tawakoni sack lunch picnic and church program. Steve Davis was installed as Vice President for a second year.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
First Methodist Church
Wills Point
MYF
Lake Tawakoni
Oakland
Grand Saline
Canton
Van
Edgewood
Steve Davis
Head-Starter program enrolls 54 Grand Saline students
The Head-Start program at Grand Saline Elementary School enrolls 54 students entering first grade this September. Principal Shirley Anderson notes most eligible children join the program as part of an $11,000 federal education aid plan. The six week term varies by child progress with staff including Gladys Young and Myrtle McMillan assisting.
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Grand Saline Elementary School
Shirley Anderson
Anderson
Grand Saline
Gladys Young
Myrtle McMillan
Velma Duke
Darrell Kuykendall
A P Food Store Names New Manager in Grand Saline
David Welch, a three year employee of the A and P Food Co, was named manager of the Grand Saline store last week. He replaces Jessie Boddie who left to join another food chain. Welch and his wife De Nonda are Grand Saline natives with two children. They reside at 1709 Glenlain Ave.
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David Welch
A&p Food Company
Grand Saline
A&p Food
Marshall
Texarkana
Mr. Welch
Jessie Boddie
A&p Food Co
David
de Nonda
Grand Saline High School
Davie
Dewaine
Welchs
Glenlainve
Willis Jernigan to Lead Edgewood Church Gospel Meetings
Willis Jernigan of Lytle will evangelize at the Edgewood Church of Christ in a series of gospel meetings from June 27 to July 6. Evening services start at 8 p.m. with Sunday services at 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Jernigan
Edgewood Church of Christ
Willis Jernigan of
Lytle
Fruitvale Homecoming Plans Set for July 10
Plans for Fruitvale's Homecoming on Sunday July 10 at Fruitvale School surface with Joel C. Elliott heading the welcoming committee. Residents and former residents are invited to attend morning church services from 10 to 11, followed by lunch at noon and barbecue. Families are urged to notify relatives living elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruitvale
Fruivale School
Joel CC. Elliott
Uncle Jim Allen Funeral Rites Monday at Main Street Baptist
Funeral services for J. C. Allen 85 who died Saturday night in a two car crash near Grand Saline were held Monday June 12 at Main Street Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Davidson and Rev. James Dixon officiating. Burial followed at Woodside Cemetery under Bartley Funeral Home direction. Mr. Allen a Texas native resided here 60 years, retired City Secretary for 20 years and a Masonic Lodge member. Survivors include three daughters Mrs. Marlin Burges Mrs. Hugh Bennett both of Grand Saline and Mrs. Herman Ball of Houston, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren, two sisters Mrs. Nora Null Dallas and Mrs. Zula Dickerson Houston. Pallbearers: W. B. Moore J. E. Persons W. L. Garland Jr. Walter Teal Harold Cheser Bill Hawkins.
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J. C. Allen
Grand Saline
Main Street Baptist Church
Walter Davidson
James Dixon
Greggton
Woodside Cemetery
Bartley Funeral Home
Allen
Texas
Marlin” Burges
Hugh Bennett
Herman Ball
Houston
Nora Null
Dallas
Zula Dickerson
Post No 383 Elect New Officers
Explorer Post No 383 elected officers for 1966-67 at a meeting at Bill Blanchard’s home. The group named aviation as their activity focus after a recent Sherman Air Force Base tour. Walt Bryant Jr. was chosen president with Andy Jackson as vice president Rusty Blanchard secretary Jimmy Carter treasurer Harold Woodall assistant post adviser and Tim Dorough quartermaster.
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Explorer Post No
Bill Blanchard
Explorer Post
Post
Sherman Air Force Base
United States Air Force
Walt Bryant Jr
Andy Jackson
Rusty Blanchard
Jimmy Carter
Harold Woodall
Tim Dorough
Reverend Jones Reappointed To Lead First Methodist Grand Saline
Rev. Tom Jones pastor of First Methodist Church Grand Saline was reappointed for another year after returning from the Annual Conference in Dallas His reports cover pastors in nearby towns Canton Gail Williams Mineola Phil Trammell Van W Williams Edgewood Thomas Davis sent to Queen City and John B Rozell from Clute assigned as new pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jones
First Methodist Church
Grand Saline
Dallas
Jones
Canton
Gail Williams
Mineola
Phil Trammell
van W. J. Williams
Edgewood Thomas Davis
Queen City
Texas
John B. Rozell
Clute
Re-entry at Willie R. Persons Mort on Salt Unit No 1
East Grand Saline crews led by Hootie Hootkins and Sam Trant face cave-ins and drilling delays as they reenter the Willie R. Persons Morton Salt Company Unit No 1. Tool pusher John Richman notes improved progress and hopes to reach bottom hole by Friday.
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East Grand Saline
SRA Swimming Classes At Masterson Pool
Masterson Pool hosts SRA swimming classes with 52 Grand Saline children aged 6 to 15 enrolled. The six week course runs 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday Wednesday and Friday, with beginner intermediate and advanced groups. The fee is 85 cents pool charge. Contact Mrs. Green at 962 3639 for details.
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SRA
Masterson
Masterson’s
Grand Saline
Bill Green
Grand Saline Hospital Approved for Medicare Participation
Corby Germany Hospital in Grand Saline joins 15 East Texas hospitals approved for the Medicare program. The nationwide approval will affect about 19 million Americans 65 and older, with July 1 as the program start date. Institutional administrator Doug Kesner notes an 80 percent patient increase in July and migration of patients from small towns seeking care. He cites Winnsboro Municipal as the nearest approved facility and praises Corby Germany Hospital as the best in its size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Saline
Corby-Germany
East Texas
Doug Kesner
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Washington
Pital
Kesner
Winnsboro
Sider
Texas
Smith and
Gregg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles McCullouch
Oak Hill Cemetery
Newman Brothers Funeral Home
Charles McCullough
West Barington
R. L
Walter Edwards
Ray Rucker
E. B
Gene
Lions
Youth Choir of
Memphis, Tenn
Christ
Sabine River
Fellowship Hall
John T. Bash
Methodist Mens Group
Enoch Fletcher
Fletcher
Gene Germany
The
River Development Association
Sabine Valley
West Texas
South Texas
Sabine
Kenneth Tidwell
Hugh A. Jennett
John W. Vance
Hugh A. Bennett
J. H. Ball
Hoyt Nations
David Gann
Woody Greener
Royce Campbell
Methodist
Jim Allen
Main Street
Masonic Lodge
W. B. Moore
W. L. Garland, Jr
Walter Teal
Harold Cheser
Bill Hawkins
Tom Jones
John Richman
Mr. Richman
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