Van Zandt group hears plan for local industry growth
Joe Nelson of Texas Power and Light urged Van Zandt Industrial Development Coordinating Committee members to pursue deliberate planning and sustained leadership. He said success requires dedicated local leaders, community backing, and a professional approach, with a June 26 meeting and a five-session Basic Industrial Development training planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nelson
Texas Power and Light
van Zandt Industrial Development Coordinating Committee
Canton
Nelson
Saline Scene Highlights Local Awards and Gatherings
The Sun notes 27 G-awards given at Grand Saline High School on May 23. A 10 year old, Jeff Means, placed 5th at the Old Wig Reunion in Athens on May 25 in the 18 and under division. Fiddling champion was a 17 year old from Cleburne.
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Grand Saline High School
the Sun
Jeff Means
John Means
Oldwigs
Athens
Cleburne
Officials Warn Public Of Stolen Car Titles
The Texas Highway Department warned dealers banks and the public about stolen negotiable automobile titles likely to be used on stolen or converted vehicles. One hundred thirty four original blank titles with inventory numbers 16461082 to 16161215 were taken May 21 in an armed robbery from the Houston Motor Vehicle Division district office along with 24 duplicate original titles. Police and the Vehicle Division should be notified immediately if any titles are spotted.
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Texas Highway Department
Motor Vehicle Division
Houston
Bond Sales Short For The Quarter
April purchases of Series E and H United States Savings Bonds totaled 13381 dollars, per C L Stanford chairman of the Van Zandt County Savings Bonds Committee. First four months sales reached 66822 dollars toward a 360000 dollar yearly goal. Texas April sales were 19525843 dollars, up from 17331201 last year by 2194552. Year to date sales stood at 83791839 dollars, above 972 by 9533410 over 74258429. Nationwide monthly sales reached 502 million dollars, 11.8 percent above 1972. Exchanges of Series E and Savings Notes for Series H bonds totaled 30 million in April, up from 27 million last year.
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United States Savings
C. L. Stanford
van Zandt County Savings Bonds Committee
Texas
Van Zandt County Home Improvement Costs Analyzed
Homeowners in Van Zandt County spent about 2.56 million dollars on home improvements in the past year. The regional study notes 281 dollars per dwelling unit on additions alterations and replacements, with 62 percent for additions and 38 percent for maintenance and repairs including painting, plumbing, roofing and heating.
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van Zandt County
Department of Commerce
United States
City Court Fines and Minor Arrests Boost Week Totals
City Court Judge Frank Churchwell assessed eight fines in the week May 24 to May 30 and set bonds for four minors arrested after a Mineola pickup alert. The youths, initially stopped for a possible counterfeit $50 bill, were charged with possession of alcohol and marijuana after a search. Bond was set at 5,000 for three and 10,000 for one. they posted bond Wednesday and were sent to Canton county jail. Arresting officer Phillip Koonce led the case. Additional fines ranged from 20 to 200 for offenses including excessive noise speeding eluding an officer minor in possession and driving with license revoked.
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Corporation Court
Frank Churchwell
Mineola
Churchwell
Canton
Phillip Koonce
Grand Saline CRA Rodeo Opens With Parade Thursday
The 12th annual three day CRA rodeo staged by the Grand Saline Riding Club kicks off with a downtown parade at 6 p.m. Thursday. Rodeo performances run Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. at the arena with Queen Karen Woods crowned Thursday night.
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Grand Saline
C. O
Bobey) Sloan
Marshall
Grand Plaza
Sloan
Wrap Stagecoach
Jimmy Stewart
Don Day
Don Harris
Jim Baker
Speedy Shrine Mini-Patrol
Tyler
Grand Saline High School
WBAP
Stagecoach
Walker Service and Equipment Co
Kenneth Berry Food Store
Dairy Queen
Spring
Highway 80
Plaza Shopping Center
Karen Woods
James Woods
Fruitvale
Evelyn Woods
Debbie Jones
Leon Jones
CRA
Rodney Green
Emory
Grand Entry
Canton Trail Riders
Shriner Mounted Patrol
Smith County Sheriff’s Posse
Wayne Sloan
County Officials Attend North East Texas Association Conference
Van Zandt County officials join 72 counties at the North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association meeting in Longview. Sessions include public relations talks, rural development topics, and a Friday night installation led by Charlie Lawrence.
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North
East Texas Association
Herbert Sloan
E. E. Wycough
Bill Flowers
Jody Strickland
Charlie Lawrence
Eugene McElyen
The
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Kindergarten Registration Requirements in Local School
Parents of five year olds may pick up enrollment papers at the elementary office. Principal Shirley Anderson notes immunizations must be completed before school entry and that shots take three months to finish, so start now. A certified birth certificate is required for registration with August 8 as the final deadline.
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Shirley Anderson
Grand Saline Summer Reading Program at City Library
The Grand Saline Public Library opens its Summer Reading Program for children from kindergarten through high school. Participants must read twelve books on their level to earn a certificate. top readers win prizes funded annually by the Athena Club. Mrs Gordon F. Adamson invites all youths to join.
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Grand Sabre Public Library
Athena Club
Gordon F. Adamson
Library Board
DPS Officer Lectures Driver Education Class at Grand Saline
Lane Fuller of Tyler Texas and the Texas Department of Public Safety spoke to about sixty Grand Saline High students on driving while intoxicated and highway deaths. He showed films Mechanized Death and Verdict at the. Fuller will return this summer for additional programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Fuller
Grand Saline High School
Tyler
Texas Department of Public Safety
Fuller
Reunion Of Class Of 26 To Become Annual Event
Grand Saline 1926 graduates held a weekend reunion at Canton Motel with 21 members in attendance. Fourteen were present including Aline Vick Leach and others from Houston Port Worth Palestine Bryan Van Grand Saline and Jacksonville. Deceased members named. The group voted to make the reunion annual with Jacksonville the site next year.
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Grand Saline
Canton Motel
Aline Vick Leach
T Houston
Lula Mae Skinner Dogwett
Houston
Cecil Previne
John T. Rhodes
Carl Berry
Port Worth
Ray Dike
Palestine
Lyby MccKenzie Hilliard
Jacksonville
Ona Mae Tonnell
Bryan
Doe EB. Lawler
Donie
Texas
Oliver Stringer
Garland
Nora Rhines
Lewis
Van
Ont Mes
Herbert Clower
Mes
Vo OR. McLean
Louise Mayfield
Price Ryan
Margie Darnell
Ruby Davis Wright
San Diego
Calif
Herman Banks
San Antonio
Rachel Thorn
Master Jones
Herman Hargroves
Ashley Hendry
Grace Berry
Woodbine Inn
Nora Lewis
Cecil Provine
Will Darnell
D. B. Rhodes
Tom McGrain
Walter Jarvis
Vrovine
Rowan Drilling Co
First Methodist
Walter Hollowell
Athens
Jewel Rhodes
Hulett Rhodes Palmer
Jane Freeman
Elizabeth Merritt
Ward
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J. B. Trent
C. D. Speid
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Carl Samples
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Brenda Means
Cheryl Byford
Riding Cubs
Gregg County Court
Pine Crest Country Club
John White
Cecil Mayes
General Government Committee
Texas Rural Development Commission
Alvie D. Fuller
State Department of Public Welfare
B. R. Fuller
Texas Department of Community Affairs
J. R. Brown
Taste of Texas
Texas Department of Agriculture
William V. Hobby
Kenneth Douglas
Texas Association of Counties
John Hill
J. C. Davis
Reagan Brown
State of Texas
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