Primary Polls Split West and East Box Locations
Voters in Grand Saline head to two designated polling sites for the Democratic Primary with West Box No 6 in the old city office building for Main Street residents and East Box No 18 in the new city jail building for others Polls run 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Local election judges Claude Koonce and the unnamed East side judge urge voters to note the early opening time while avoiding confusion with larger city schedules The ballot features races for Lieutenant Governor Attorney General Railroad Commissioner U S House Fourth District and local state races with several candidates listed across Van Zandt and surrounding counties
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Lindley Beckworth
Uphur County
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Collin County
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van Zandt County
Bill Bass
Victor E. Wattner
Harold Arnold
Henderson County
Jack Mauldin
Kaufman County
Thomas H. Crofts
Bob Johnson
Truett Mayo
van Zandt
Grand Saline Band Banquet set for May 7 honoring athletes
The Grand Saline Band will host its 7th annual Banquet Saturday night May 7 with about 200 attendees. Band Boosters sponsor the event as seniors receive special awards and football and basketball athletes are honored. Mary Ann Rei and Kathleen Whatley are named Sweethearts, while John Keller awards three Special Sports Awards.
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Ng All
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Grand Saline High School
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Mixon
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Vogue Maga
Zine
Don McGregor
Misser
Grand Saline Indians
John Keller
Harold Stanger
Glenn Simith
Keller
Two Youths Rescued After Sabine River Brink Incident
Two area youths, Dick Gregory and Joe Thornburgh, were swept from the Sabine River during a waist-deep wade near the Alba Highway bridge. Spectator Sam Wallace rescued them by boat as they clung to a tree limb.
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Sabine River
Dick Gregory
Joe Thornburgh
Alba Highway
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Creagleville Community Singing Sunday May 8
Creagleville holds a regular singing gathering on Mother's Day May 8 inviting all singers to attend and bring their mothers. A spokesman urges participation to help make the event a good one featuring Gospel songs and communal praise.
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Creaglevill
Grand Saline Grand to name Mother of the Year
The Grand Saline Riding Club will select the Mother of the Year at its May meeting on May 5 at the Rodeo Arena. Jerry Dicken urges all members to attend as the club also conducts business and plans summer activities. The contest offers over $50 in gifts and certificates donated by local merchants, with additional prizes from Armstrong's.
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Tomato Crop Heavily Damaged in Van Zandt County
Burges, manager of the Zandt County Vegetable Growers Association, reports heavy damage from last week’s rain and sun. He says most green crops were processed before the rain but 700 to 800 dozen bundles were lost to the vapour. Young tomatoes will be hardest hit if sun returns.
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Kim Pease Joins Sun Staff On Part Time Basis
Grand Saline Sun announces Kim Pease as part time reporter. Pease, Morton Saltine employee, will cover sports events banquets and general news reporting. A First Methodist Church member and Jaycee president, she also volunteers with Cub Scouts Kip and Kellie. Resident since May 1965.
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Morton Saline
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First Methodist Church
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Grand Saline
Mother's Day Gift Ideas From Grand Saline Merchants
Sunday May 8 is Mother's Day a time to honor mothers with a gift visit or kind words. The note suggests a simple gesture can bring joy to her heart and recalls the value of a Christian mother. It urges readers to thank God for mothers everywhere and visit Grand Saline stores offering fine gift items for Mother’s Day.
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Honey Toggs Manufacturing to Open Grand Saline Plant
Honey Toggs Manufacturing Co plans a Grand Saline facility starting with 60 workers, expanding to 120 or more based on labor and market demand. Applications accepted May 6 1966 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and May 7 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the former Nee Nee Mfg. Co building.
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Grand Saline
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I. P." L." Hamilton
Honey Toges
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Hamilton
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Honey Toggs Manufacturing Company
You Are Needed Join Now Volunteer Drive at Corby Germany Hospital
The newly chartered Corby linny chapter of the Germany Hospital auxiliary invites volunteers for the April 25 meeting. Mrs Mitchell Langdon and the Texas Auxiliary Association oversee training to boost hospital services. Volunteers may work in hospital tasks such as floor hostess reading and writing for patients and nonpatient duties like reception desk assistance and records. Outside duties include home-based volunteer work and making patients gifts.
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