Hamburger math on Capitol Hill prompts pork-barrel humor
Uncle Dan writes from Washington joking about Congress debating hamburger prices to balance the budget. The column muse speculates prices could rise to two dollars a burger plus chips to reach parity with a fiscal year outcome, while commenters disagree on government arithmetic and losses to taxpayers.
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Ed Doolittle
Zeke
Clem Webster
Clem
Capitol Hill
Washington
Uncle Dan
Taxes and taxes on the man of yesterday
A Grand Saline letter to the editor argues taxes rise with school and local bonds, contrasting the man of yesterday with today. It cites grade and livestock price data, questions tax burdens on seniors, and urges readers to demand remedies amid projected tax hikes.
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Grand Saline
Tyler College School
Market Report Notes Cattle and Hog Prices From Agents
Market report shows 178 shippers offered 918 cattle and 65 hogs to 81 buyers including 11 packers and butchers. Calves sold 21.00 to 24.00. fat cows 16.00 to 18.50. Cann ers and cutters 12.00 to 12.00.
Letters To The Sun Notice For Submissions
Instructions for letters to the Sun require limited length and legible typing. Submissions may be edited for space and libel risk. Must be signed and include the author's address.
Funeral for Katy Jenkins Crawford Held in Dallas
Funeral services were held at 10 am Saturday for Katy Jenkins Crawford 61 of Dallas. The Rev. C H Pritchett officiated. burial followed in Edgewood Cemetery Lancaster. She died Wednesday in a Dallas hospital after a long illness. She was a World War II volunteer in the U S Air Force Women's Auxiliary Corps and a member of Newman Park Baptist Church and the Rebecca Lodge of Seagoville. Survivors include a stepson Roger Crawford, a brother Jack Jenkins, and a sister Mrs Lester Murdock. She was sister-in-law of Aaron Crawford of Grand Saline.
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Katy Jenkins
Dan) Crawford
Dallas
C. H Pritchett
Edgewood
Lancaster
Eubank Funeral Home
Canton
Engagement of Vicki Dickerson to James Reynolds in Canton
Lt. Col and Mrs. J W Dickerson of Irving announce the engagement of their daughter Vicki Lynn to James R Reynolds son of Mr and Mrs John H Reynolds of Canton Texas The wedding is set for September 3 at the First Baptist Church of Canton Miss Dickerson attends The University of Texas and her fiancé is a senior at UT School of Law Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
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J. W. Dickerson
Irving
Vicki Lynn
James R. Reynolds
John H. Reynolds
Canton
Texas
First Baptist Church
Sunday church attendance and local visits noted
SAND FLAT Church drew good crowds at both churches Sunday. Reports mention Bro. Campbell returning from a ten day revival in Commerce. Local residents and visiting families from Houston and South Texas are listed attending services, housewarmings, and family visits in the area.
Alva Herron and Douglas Carroll Wed in Grand Saline Church
Miss Alva Nell Herron and Douglas Wayne Carroll united in a July 23 wedding at Cross Roads Church of Christ in Grand Saline. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nolen C. Herron, wore peau de soie and Venetian lace, with a pearl accented crown veil and carried a white orchid Bible. Attendants included maid of honor Kathy Herron and best man Larry Ormes. Reception followed at Mrs. Derrell Kuykendall’s home. The couple plans to reside in Grand Saline after both complete degrees and careers.
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Lou Carroll
Carolyn Davis
Marylin Monk
Grand Saline
Kathy Dee Herron
Larry Ormes
Dallas
Melissa Herron
Mesquite
Larry Davis
Orvin Carroll
Sammy Carroll
Derrell Kuykendall
Glenn Herron
Richard Hall
Denton
Will Carroll
Cleole McMillan
Last Rites For Mrs Lona Lane
Funeral services for Mrs. Lona Jane Lane 81 of Grand Saline were held at 4 pm Tuesday at English Funeral Home Mineola with Rev. Ed Barrett officiating Burial was at Silver Lake Cemetery She was a native of Upshur County and lived in Grand Saline 75 years a member of Silver Lake Baptist Church for 65 years Survivors include a daughter Mrs Hugo Carpenter of Grand Saline a brother J A Magee of Big Spring two grandchildren and six great grandchildren Pallbearers were W A Erwin J M Coley Lonnie L Harley B M Trussell G D Waters and Dorsey Erwin.
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Lona Jane Lane
Grand Saline
Corby-Germany
English Funeral Home
Mineola
Ed Barrett
Silver Lake Cemetery
Lane
Upshur County
Silver Lake
Carter Family Visit and Lunar Feature Mentioned
Mr and Mrs Cecil Carter and son Richard of Aberdeen Maryland visited relatives. Richard stayed longer with grandparents the Carters and Henry Kirbys while the Carters returned home. Dr Billy Cole Darnell and daughter from Beaumont spent a night with Mr Wayne Blakeley. A desolate crater on the moon is named Hell after 17th century Hungarian astronomer Maximilian Hell.
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Cecil Carter
Richard
Aberdeen
Maryland
Hell
Maximilian Hell
National Geographic
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