Corn Shed Wraps Up Short Season At Vegetable Shed
Ernest Burges, manager, says corn season near end this week marking one of the shortest in years. Last year ended July 2 during a brief season. Weather hindered or helped crop. late corn to be processed later. On Tuesday, farmers were paid 70 cents per sack as the shed began buying from nonmembers of the Van Zandt County Vegetable Growers Association. About 7 000 to 8 000 sacks processed so far, with Monday the busiest day, ending at 9 p.m. after processing 1 459 sacks.
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Ernest Burges
Burges
van Zandt County Vegetable Growers Association
Homecoming at Nazarene in Grand Saline
Dr. Paul H. Garrett will speak at the Nazarene Church Grand Saline Homecoming on Sunday June 23 marking the churchs 55th anniversary. Activities include Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 11 a m an afternoon service at 2 30 p m and a noon basket lunch.
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Paul H. Garrett
Dallas
Church of the Nazarene
Grand Saline
W. Don Adams
The
Nazarene Church
Corann
Hampton, Moore
H. R. Lee
Weak Try A Bike Ride From Lake Tawakoni
Two Grand Saline youths Kenney Schultz and Mike Land rode 66 miles round trip to Lake Tawakoni for a fitness push. They left Saturday at 12 10 p m and pedaled 33 miles to the lake by 4 p m. They returned Sunday in three hours and 45 minutes, leaving the lake at 8 a m and arriving home at 11 15 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Grand Saline
Kenney Schultz
Mike Land
Lake Tawakoni
City Council Purchases New 1963 White Chevrolet Police Car
Grand Saline City Council bought a 1963 white Chevrolet Police Special with county and state radios built for police work. Police Chief Pat Heddin praised the car's high speed, radios to contact highway patrol, and heavy duty brakes. He noted previous models from 1956 to 1961 and his tenure since 1957.
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Grand Saline
Pat Heddin
Heddin
ZIP Code shortened mail dispatch to start July 1
Grand Saline and Fruitvale postmasters announce five digit ZIP codes will be used on all mail starting July 1 to speed delivery and reduce misrouted mail. Grand Saline 75140 and Fruitvale 75127 are shown as examples with guidance to place ZIP codes after city and state in addresses.
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Grand Saline
Elizabeth Chevalier
Fruitvale
E. A. Burrow
Post Office Department
Texas
Chevalier
Burrow
Van Zandt Students Named to East Texas Dean’s List
Seven Van Zandt County residents earned places on East Texas State College Dean’s List for spring semester high grades. Recipients include James O Bailey Canton area Larry Freeman Canton route 2 Fred Hollister Canton Wanda Sue Ray Canton Canton Leslie Harvey Ross Canton Austin Wells Grand Saline and others as announced by Dr Hugh Shott chair of the honors committee.
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van Zandt County
East Texas State College
Hugh Shott
James O. Bailey
Van
Larry Freeman
Chambless
Canton
Fred M. Hollister
4Th St
Willa Point
Wanda Sue Ray
Leslie Harvey Ross
Mar Austin Wells
Grand Saline
Shirley Malone
Veterans Plan Covered Dish Meal for World War II Widows
World War II veterans their wives and widows will have a covered dish supper at 6 30 p m June 21 in the school cafeteria. George Bell said all World War I veterans wives and widows are cordially invited.
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George Bell
Bell
Grand Saline School Board Seeks Three New Educators
The Grand Saline School Board has interviewed applicants for three vacancies: superintendent, high school principal, and library-Spanish teacher. Supt. Guy Pryor notes interviews occurred yesterday and today as the district advances its staffing process.
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Grand Saline
Guy. Pryor
Little League and Pee Wee Baseball Scores Reported
Little League Team No. 1 coached by Galloway Darby fell 10-2 to Fruitvale on Friday and will face Wills Point next week. Team No. 3, led by Bill Dorough, won 12-5 against Wills Point on Monday then beat Ray Kucsher's Team No. 2 13-6 on Thursday. Pee Wee Team No. 3 coached by Augie Stordal lost to Wills Point Friday 16-? Royce Campbell's Pee Wee squad fell 15-9 to Van on Friday.
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the Sun
Galloway Darby
Fruitvale
Wills Point
Bill Dorough
Ray Kucser
Augie Stordal
Royce Campbell
Pee Wee
van Friday
Coy Stone Named New Policeman in Grand Saline
Coy Stone has been chosen night chief of police by the Grand Saline city council. A 15 year longtime resident and truck driver, he plans to serve with equal treatment for all. Stone, born in Ben Wheeler and a WWII veteran, belongs to the Masonic Lodge and Ben Wheeler Baptist Church. He and wife May Frances Oliver have four children and he has worked for J J Corley and Ray Lowrie in Grand Saline.
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Coy Stone
Grand Saline
Stone
Ben Wheeler
May Frances Oliver
Colfax
Phillipines
South Pacific
Masonic Lodge
Ben Wheeler Baptist Church
Fern Clanton
Warren
Ark
Bobby Stone
Nancy Stone
Bell Telephone
Dallas
Martha Stone
Grand Saline High School
J. J. Corley
Ray Lowrie
Summer Tennis and Swimming Program Meeting
An organization meeting for the summer tennis and swimming program will occur at the Little League Baseball Field near the Elementary School Monday at 9 am. The swimming program starts Tuesday at Masterson's Pool with 25 cents per person. John Wheeler will teach. donations may be made to Adene Lowe.
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Little League
Masterson
Nis
John Wheeler
Adene Lowe
First Place Farm and Ranch Management Team Wins at Texas Roundup
Elliott of Fruitvale and Beal of Canton representing the Canton 4-H Club earned first prize in District Five at the Texas 4-H Club Roundup aboard June 4-5 at Texas A&M College. Their demonstration More Profit Through Better Pastures highlighted profitable management practices with coach Johnny Cates assisting.
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Carter Elliott
Fruitvale
Ralph Beal
Canton
Texas A&m College
Assaistant van Zandt County
Johnny Cates
Elliott
Conoe
Gerchael Me
D.E. Real
Canternadia
Salt kettles sought for Medallion Award display
A local committee seeks one or two salt kettles once used to make salt in the early industry. If found, they will be set beside the historical marker on east Highway 80 near Morton Salt Company.
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Morton Salt Company
Rain and heat hit Grand Saline in mid June
Grand Saline received an inch of rain Sunday and another on Wednesday, bringing the year to 15.5 inches. Local recorder E. P. Friedline notes highs of 100 degrees on June 14 and 15, with 76 degrees the preceding morning. The heat is unusual for June according to Friedline.
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Grand Saline
E. P. Friedline
Local Recorder
Friedline
Canton Rodeo Set for June at Fair Grounds
Van Zandt County Fair Association Trail Riders announce a three day rodeo from June 20 to 22 east of Canton Fair Grounds. A parade starts today at 6 p.m. from the school through town to the grounds with passes for parade and Grand Entry participants. Dr. T. R. Keahey and L. F. Sanders promote the event to horse lovers.
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van Zandt County Fair Association Trail Riders
Fair Grounds
Canton
T. R. Keahey
L. F. Sanders
Louisiana and Oklahoma residents visit Lottie Tierce
Mrs. Deanie Adams, Mrs. Faye Beach of Alexandria and Mrs. B. T. Love of Creshing spent last week with Mrs. Lottie Tierce, sharing time together.
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Deanie Adams
Faye Beach
Alexandria
Louisiana
B. T. Love
Creshing
Oklahoma
Lottie Tierce
Ray Rucker Installed As Lions Club President
Ray Rucker was installed as Lions Club president for 1963 64 at the City Cafe attended by members and guest Rev James Carlin. Harrison Estes installed officers including John T Bush L C Mayberry R E Renfrow Vernon Moore and Faye Fowler with directors Galloway Darby Taylor Rhodes and holdovers Oliver Cofer and Carl King.
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Ray Rucker
Lions Club
City Cafe
Harrison Estes
Edgewood
Rucker
Lloyd Lewis
John T. Bush
L. C. Mayberry
R. E. Renfrow
Vernon Moore
Herbert Clower
Faye Fowler
Galloway Darby
Taylor Rhodes
Oliver Cofer
Carl King
Miners Triumph 5-0 Over Longview In Nine Inning Clash
The Miners defeated Longview 5-0 in a nine inning game. Pitchers Kenny Barger and Joe Johnson combined for a no hit effort after six scoreless frames. No games are scheduled on the local field this weekend as the Miners head to Tyler and the Babe Ruth squad travels to Hawkins.
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Miners
Longview
Gene Carroll
Carroll
Kenny Barger
Joe Johnson
Tyler
Babe Ruth
Hawkins
Armstrong Buys Van Zandt Corn and Sees Early Sweet Potatoes
O C Armstrong Produce Company head Cliff Armstrong discusses corn purchases from the Van Zandt Vegetable Growers Association at $1.20 per five dozen sack and expects irrigated sweet potatoes to hit markets around August 1. He plans to buy from Golden growers W E and C P Britton and notes dry weather hurting crops, with showers helping but more needed.
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Armstrong Buying Growers Association
Youth Division Rules for County Fair Announced
The sixth annual County Fair invites youths ages 9 to 19 to enter multiple items. Canned goods must use pint or quart jars with standard lids and labeled with a 1 by 8 inch white label. Entries accepted August 20 to 21, with judging starting August 21 at 1 PM.
Truett Mayo Named Vice President of Bar Association
Van Zandt County Judge Truett Mayo of Van was recently named vice president of the 86th Judicial District Bar Association. Other officers named include Harold Hollingsworth, Kaufman County attorney, who was named to head the organization, while Mortis Brin of Terrell was named secretary-treasurer. The 86th Judicial District is composed of Van Zandt, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties.
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van Zandt
Truett Mayo
Van
86Th Judicial District Bar Association
Harold Hollingsworth
Kaufman County
Mortis ‘Brin
Terrell
86Th Judicial District
van Zandt, Kaufman
Rockwall
New Methodist Pastor Arrives in Grand Saline
Rev. James A. Carlin has been named the new pastor of Grand Saline Methodist Church succeeding Rev. Otis Sutton. Sutton will relocate to Houston after two years serving the church as Carlin takes charge.
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Estes
Rucker
Lewis
James Carlin
First Methodist Church of
Grand Saline
James A. Carlin
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