Graduation nostalgia and local memories linger in May
The Sun Strokes scribe recalls Grand Elementary and a 1902 May day as 56 local students prepare to graduate. Nostalgia frames a night of reflection, change, and the mix of joy and sadness as old eras end and new ones begin. Nearby notes include a Tyler pickup truck ad and a quip about a poor march, plus a scene with Mrs Blakeley and a kicked door as Wayne watches the antics.
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Willy Sloan
Tyler
Wayne
Blakeley
Grand Saline High names top graduates and honors trio
Grand Saline High School announces valedictorian Don Hardt salutatorian Don Sebring and three honors students Sharon Dickerson Emile Pugh and Joe Mitchell among four graduating seniors. Hardt plans Rice University pursuit of science while Sebring targets Tyler Junior College and Texas A&M University for aerospace computing studies. Dickerson Pugh and Mitchell earn multiple honors and plan further study at Tyler Junior College or four-year institutions.
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Don Hardt
Don Sebring
Grand Saline High School
Sharon Dickerson
Emile Pugh F
Joe Mitchell
Texas A&m University
Don
Miss Dickerson
Ronor
Emile
Tyler Junior College
Mitchell
Jack A. Mitchell
Collier Street
Joe
Methodist Youth Fellowship
University of Texas
Six Van Zandt County men leave for service
Six Van Zandt County men departed Canton for armed forces service via the local draft board. Four underwent mental and physical examinations in Dallas, with six inducted and a transfer registrant pending final acceptability. Absentee voting is underway for the June Democratic runoff, with election hours posted by the county clerk.
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van Zandt County
Canton
Armed Forces
Hiers
Rng
Dallas
Carl R. Curtis
Alvin R. Fritz
Royse C. Gilbreath
David R. Maisey
Tell Myers
John R. Brown
Ronnie D. Stone
Frankie L. Bennight
Franklin, Ta
Alfred St. Campbell
James
Lay
Jerry D. McNeill
Robert C. Warner
Irast Board
Whci
Teyt
Armed Services
Lester Slaton
County
Mays
Preston Smith
Houston
Don Varvo Rans
H House
SRA Sponsors Cleanup Day And Softball Meeting
The SRA plans a Saturday cleanup and paint day at Little Saturday with 8 cleanup crews and all players to be brought to the field by coaches. Alene Lowe says the public is invited to join with hoes and paint brushes. Girls interested in softball will meet Saturday at 9:30 am to organize teams for the season. The next SRA meeting is Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the high school gym.
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Alene Lowe
Treassurer
Lowe
SRA
Nance Chai Couch
24 GSHS Students Selected To Receive Coveted G Awards
Twenty four Grand Saline High School students were named G awards recipients for scholarship citizenship school spirit leadership and participation in scholastic activities. Nominees come from grades 9 through 12 and are selected by faculty then narrowed to winners based on conduct and overall excellence.
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GSHS
Gerald Gilbert
Gilbert
Dan Hardt
Carol McDermott
Emile Pugh
Sharon Dickerson
Tommy” Wallace
Ruly Jive
Mise Green
Judy Hazel
Charlotte Sioan
Donta Tipps
Charlett Shafer
Stephanie Kuykendall
Dovete Currey
Joe Bailey
Kay Davis
Glynn Neal
Joe Mitchell
Jay Lowe
Walt Bey
Clean Up Campaign To Begin Monday In Grand Saline
Grand Saline launches a general health and safety cleanup urged by Mayor Wiley Garland Jr. The campaign, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, invites all residents and businesses to join as some already begin cleaning alleys and sidewalks to improve the city’s appearance. The mayor notes civic pride and commitment to maintenance and improvement of surroundings.
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Grand Saline
Wiley Garland, Jr
Chamber of Commerce Chamber
Howard Hill
Commencement Exercises To Be Held Here Monday
Commencement exercises for Grand Saline High School seniors take place Monday at 8 p.m. in the Elementary School Auditorium with Supt. Gordon Irons presiding. Baccalaureate services are Sunday at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. Rev. Dan R. Hubbell and Rev. Ted Jones will address the crowd. Valedictorian Dan Hardt and salutatorian Don Sebring highlighted the 56 member class. diplomas will be awarded after honors and awards.
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Grand Saline High
Supt
Gordon Irons
Dan R. Hubbell
Main’ Street Baptist Church
Ted Jones
First Methodist “Church
Dan Hardt
And
Poth
arol_ Calhoun
Willie Smith
First
Baptist Church
Drake
Irons
Jones
Don Reams
Church of the Nazarene
Carol Lamoun
Willhe Paula Chinos
Gayle Matthews
Larry Sipes
Delbert Geslins
Terry Tolar
Glynn Neal
Prin. Gilbert
Mayor Proclaims City Clean-Up Campaign Week in Grand Saline
The mayor announces May 27 to June as City-wide Clean-Up Paint-Up Fix-Up week in Grand Saline Texas. The aim is health and safety through community beautification and enforcing related ordinances to curb unsightly places and litter. Residents urged to participate in cleanup and painting efforts.
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Grand Saline
Neil
Wiles, Garand
Grand’ Saline
Texas
Air Force recruiting expands enlistment for veterans at Tyler
Air Force recruiting officials announced limited openings for prior service men to enlist during June July and August. Veterans may re enlist in their former skill and rank or apply for a technical school of their choice. Set Mathis stated the program is available through Tyler Recorders of the service branch.
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Tyler
Set
Mathis
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