Salt Festival opens with grand parade in Grand Saline
Preparations for the Salt Festival peak as committees finish plans for June 27 events. Luncheon and 2 PM parade kick off the celebration through Grand Saline with a crowning of the Salt Festival Queen and appearances by local floats, duchesses, and riding clubs. The festival runs through Thursday with rodeo, rodeo week activities, and an air show. Meanwhile Grand Saline High School schedules commencement for 53 seniors with valedictorian and salutatorian addresses and a baccalaureate service set for Sunday night.
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First Methodist
Grand Saline
Ceccnosiovaniani
Quitman Square
Jerry McCollum
Tommy Stephens
Highway 17
Rodeo
C.R.A. Rodeo
Wiley Brings ACLU In JP Pay Quiz
County court hears conflict over salary raises for Justices of the Peace in Van Zandt County Precinct 2. Wiley seeks details on how the grievance committee set salaries while Judge Ray notes vacant workload and warns against taxpayer costs. Board weighs outside counsel and upcoming tax measures as regional officials discuss related budget items.
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Iil
Semiette Lin
Staff Council
The
American Civil Liberties Foundation of Texas
Justice of the Peace CB
Wiley
J.P
Commissioners Court
Justices of Peace
van Zandt County
Precinct 2
Richard Ray
Lie R. Rodgers
RG. Martin
Ge Ray
Board of Equalization
Oil, Gas and Utilities
Ray
Don Edmonds
East Texas Council of Governments
Bbe
Tyler
Texas Air Systems
Camp
Rains
Smith, van Zandt
Wout
Bays
Persons Park Grant Gets First Approval
Grand Saline and the Youth Foundation secured initial approval for a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant to fund a swimming pool and tennis courts at Persons Park. John Livingston conducted the on site inspection last Wednesday and the proposal now advances to Parks and Wildlife committee review before Interior Department consideration. Funds depend on congressional appropriations for the next fiscal year after July 1. The park already features picnic tables and playground equipment and serves local families.
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Grand Saline
Texas Parks and Wildlife Division
John Livingston
Persons Park
City of
Youth Foundation
Livingston
Department of Interior
Congress
Pageant Rehearsal Schedule Set for May 27
Festival Pageant rehearsals announced by Mrs Wiley Garland pageant director. Rehearsals start 7 30 p m Tuesday May 27 at the elementary school auditorium with all local contestants escorts umbrella girls and musical participants expected to attend. A possible second rehearsal Saturday at 7 30 p m and a final session 2 30 p m Sunday involve out of town contestants and all participants.
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Wiley Garland
Ili
Memorial Day Observed Monday Downtown Closures
In observance of Memorial Day on Monday May 26 downtown businesses will close including First National Bank and the post office while city retail establishments vary with some staying open.
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First National Bank
Saline Scene Notices Pay Phone Health of Center
Saline Scene reports a stalled pay phone at the community entrance near the back door, with removal policy tied to profitability. Mrs. Taylor Rhodes invites piano students to a recital May 29 at First United Methodist Church. Wally Fowler and others perform May 23 at Henderson County Junior College auditorium, 8 p.m. Grand Saline Lodge 1269 fish fry May 23 at 7 p.m in the community center honoring former masters.
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Taylor Rhodes
First United Methodist Church
Wally Fowler
Athens
Henderson County Junior College
Singing Christians
Journeymen
J.d.ymps
LuLu Roman
Heel
Grand Saline Lodge
Memorial Day Proclamation by Grand Saline Mayor 1975
Memorial Day proclamation designates Monday May 26 1975 as a day to honor fallen soldiers. Mayor Riley L. Garland Jr of Grand Saline Texas urges all citizens to observe the national holiday in memory of those who preserved America. Signed May 21 1975.
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United States
Grand Saline
America
Amma
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