Edgewood Youth Found Dead In Tragic Home Incident
A 16-year-old brother discovered the body of Rinks at 4 40 p m in the back yard of their Edgewood home. Dr. Galladay said he had Brights disease and had written a letter explaining his reasons and funeral wishes. He was a Wills Point graduate, taught in Westminster, and a member of the Wills Point Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at Wills Point Baptist Church with burial at White Rose Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Survivors include parents Thomas and (illegible) Kinks of Edgewood and brother Don. grandparents listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinks
Don
Robert Galladay
Wills Point
Bright
Willa Point High School
East Texas State College
West Minister
Tex
Wills Point Baptist
Jami Don Ramsey
Billy Ray Kin Vey
Don Caldwell
Jerry Tomslubibard
Ray Hogers
Jon Sanders
Thomas Kinks
Edgewood
Luther Kinks
Wil Point
Ernest Boydston
Morton Salt Approves City Park Plan Near Highway 80
Morton Salt Company approves park construction plans to be built off Highway 80 on the Flat Road area. Mayberry of the Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce says the project moved forward after earlier pool plans were dropped. A charter is drafted for IRS approval while a park naming contest offers a $10 prize. Progress is described as steady but slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Salt Company
Highway 80
Tme
Life Of Mammy Corby Receives Community Notice
A 1881 tale of Linnie Kirkpatrick later Mrs W M Cozty, known as Mammy Corby, details her early life in Grand Saline area and Colfax, Texas, church service, conversion, and family ties. The report notes community respect and a forthcoming page mention. It also references local park development plans and seasonal crop activity in Mt Lebannon area with corn and tomato shipments to Little Rock, St. Louis, and Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John” Wilkins
Methodist
Sinnie Geneva
John Wilson
Mary” Kirkpatrick
Ben Wheeler
Texas
Davig
W. M. Cozty
Mammy
Corby
Tunnell Chapel
Colfax
Canton Fand Garden Valley Road
Linsie
Woodley
Mosley
Fnally
Tunnel Chapel
Fam
Munity
V. Bascom Corby
Ile
Linnie Kirkpatrick
Cather Tan
Joe Bolin
Litle Rock
St. Louis
Olin
Molin
Jack Jack Norman
Rand Saline
Grand Rapids
Mich
Twirlers Enroll at Nacogdoches Summer Camp
Grand Saline High School twirlers enroll in the eighth annual summer twirling camp at Stephen F. Austin State College. The camp, directed by Jim Hudgins, runs June with dormitory housing and supervision for junior students Nancy Smith Faith Ann McMillan Dottie Lin Sally Mayfield Martha Griffin Elaine Lewis Elaine Burges Mary Elliott Lynn Kuykendall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand ‘Saline High School
Stephen F. Austin State College
Jim” Hudgins
Hands At Spa
Grand Saline
Nancy Smith
Faith Ann McMillan
Dottie Lin
Sally Mayfield
Martha Griffin
Elaine Lewis
Elaine Burges
Mary Elliott
Lynn Kuykendall
Darnell Joins 1961 Summer Institute At NMSU
Jimmy C. Darnell of Grand Saline attends the 1961 Junior Engineers and Scientists Summer Institute at New Mexico State University. He is among 85 high school juniors and seniors from across the country in a two week program June 11 24 to explore science and engineering careers through lectures laboratories and field experiences at NMSU and Sands Missile Range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy C. Darnell
Grand Saline
New Mexico State University
Dermal
J.P. Darnell
Route
Jessi
Scientists of Tomorrow
Stanley Shirk
Portland
E. E. Staffeldt
New Mexico State
Warby
Sands Missile Range
White
F Sands
Hunting and Fishing Club Plans City Lake Park Improvements
The Hunting and Fishing Club will meet Thursday at City Lake Park to discuss improvements including a rebuilt dock, picnic areas, and a stocked lake. Officials emphasize adherence to hunting and fishing laws, permits, and boat restrictions as they prepare for a planned August community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunting & Fishing Club
City Lake Park
Guy Police
Barney” Thompson
Ocala
Sambora
Mthompere
Thie Press
Beavis
Thompson Charitg
Treet
Thompson
Hunting and Fishing Club
Miners to Host Athens Hornets In Weekend Base Itinerary
Grand Saline Miners set to clash with Athens Hornets at Nation Center Park this Saturday night 2 pm. After eight straight opponents they seek a winning surge while awaiting a rain‑shuffled game with Gladewater rescheduled for 2 pm Sunday at Gladewater.
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Athens
Mineola
Grand Saline
Nation Center Park
Salt Capital
Gladewater
Masterson's Pool to Celebrate Grand Opening Weekend
Masterson's Pool in Saline unveils an ultra modern facility with eight foot diving area and underwater lights. D J Indian owns and operates the site located west of Masterson, hosting a grand opening Friday through Sunday with Top 40 records, free giveaways, and special rates for parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joo Terson
Erson
Shaw
Biland
Masterson
Local business leaders named in Grand Saline notices
Dirsenatites of the Work George Eliot Jones Jr, first year owner of City Pharmacy, born May 15 1985, a Grand Saline resident for 18 months, WoComb Missy native, Houston College and Alabama ties, member of the Chamber and Texas Pharmaceutical Association, husband to Elizabeth and Ann, living on Route Saline Horn. Samuel Fowler becomes Fowler we Agency owner in Salt CHY for eight years and former Grand Saline mayor for five, graduate of Grand Saline High School 1432, attended Southern Methodist University, Lions Club member, church member, wife Faynelle, North Main address. they have one son married and also living in Grand Saline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eliot Jones, Jr
City Pharmacy
Grand Saline
Jones
WoComb
Missy
Acity
Nei Tyler
City Pri
Hovant College
Birmingham
Phar ‘Simpson
Id Saline Chamber of Commerce
Texas Pharmaceutical Association
First Methodist Church
Elizabeth Vand Ann
Saline Horn
van Zandt County
Samuel Fowler
Fowler We Agency
Salt Chy
Fowler
Grand Saline High School
Souther Methodist University
Coxby
Faynelle
North, Main
Ndt
Van Zandt County Gains Noted In Buying Power Survey
Sales Management reports Van Zandt County shows a buying power index of 78 in its 1960 survey. Despite a national recession and unemployment, local retail stores posted gains mainly in food and non durable goods while autos and furniture purchases delayed. Outsiders contribute to the county’s overall retail activity, indicating stronger spending potential despite mixed consumer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Zandt
Fble
van Zandt County
Saline Indian Band Members Return From Summer Camp
Three band members Karen Lowe Ann Davis Carolyn Shaw Mike Williams Barry Williams Carolyn Davis Cathy Anders and Noreen Blanchard returned from the Saline Indian Band annual summer camp at Texas State College. The camp ran through last week and ended with a grand concert featuring students who tended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saline
Ast
Texas State College
Karen Lowe
Ann Davis
Carolyn Shaw
Mike Williams
Area Pasture Tour Set For Tuesday By C of C
The Chamber of Commerce schedules a pasture improvement tour for area farmers. Mayberry says all pastures entered will be visited by a touring group with soil conservation discussions led by Hi Cheek. Grand Saline FFA boys ride buses provided by the chamber. Transportation and lunch arrangements involve local farms and community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Lay
le C. Mayberry
Chamber of Commerce
Hi. Cheek
Chamber of Mente
Grand Saline Ffa
Gene Germany Farm
Jerry
Tribe To Host Canton Friday At Recreation Center
The Watc hers return to action Friday at 8 p m hosting Canton as they seek a second straight win after last week's contest with Golden was postponed due to weather or scheduling issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uth
Recreaton Center
Watchers
Canton
Tribe
Can
Golden
Also Mentioned on This Page
V. B. Cozby
Morton Salt
Brush
Broth m Allen
Brother Thompson
Linnie
Christ
Maud White
Kirkpatricks
Dill Fisher
Bke
Anon
Van
Grandt
Bop
Friedline
Nacogdoches
Jimmy Darnell
NMS Institute
Lans Thursdaght Meeting
Er Shus
George Jones
Ome
Sale van County
Ry Dickerson
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