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Newspaper

Grand Saline Sun

Location

Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1961

Page

4

Funeral for Uncle Lent Clower held in Corinth

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in Corinth for Uncle Lent Clower who died Sunday morning in Mineola Hospital. He was a former Corinth resident and church member after years of ill health. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Also noted are many community updates and local visits across Grand Saline and nearby areas.

Uncle Lent Clower Uncle Lent Mineola Hospital Corinth Corinth Church E. Lee Davis Grand Saline E. Lee Claude Smith Franklin Harry Smith Jan. Edd Watson Ft. Worth Anna Watson Herbert Sloan Allen Van Lewis Duncan First Baptist Bob Hudgins Kaufman Edd Watson Henner Marsh Wink Cox Hennes le Hollowell Earnest le and Lee Dallas Mel Blue Ecards Miss Samuels Houston Rayborn Rosemand H. L. Rosemand Jess Rosemand Nettie Ballard Tom Currey Canton

New Manager Named At Melon Lanes Mineola

Phillip Jacobs from Des Moines Iowa is named the new manager of Melon Lanes Mineola. He is a certified bowling instructor for adults and juniors and will take part in December in Texas junior bowling program TABY instruction. He plans regular weekly instruction for women and will arrange for a professional bowler to handle January instruction.

Phillip Jacobs Des Moines Iowa Melon Lanes Mineola Texas

Thanksgiving visits across towns and families

A regional roundup lists multiple households visiting relatives over Thanksgiving. Families from Grand Saline Dallas Longview LaGrange Sherman Shreveport and New Orleans gathered in homes in Texas and Louisiana. One resident underwent eye surgery returning home after hospital care.

A. E. Poe Milton Youngrblood Sarah Wade Oxford Grand Saline Maoy Moore Russell Dallas A. E. Poe Jr Janet Buddp Ray Pugh Mike Pat Longview Raymond Cornes Catherine Judy LaGrange Marion Quinn Greenville Bill Baker Sam Knight Gina Jeremy Sherman Alf Virginia Roberson Iron Jack Charlie Jack Loyd Jack Houston Mattie Willem New Orleans Lucile Linnerman Tony Charlie Box Medical Center Hospital Agfair Willard Shivers Ann Steve Shreveport Eunice Shivers

New Arrivals in Tyler Area Families

Mr. and Mrs. George Jones announce the birth of a daughter Catherine Marie on November 30 at Medical Center Hospital Tyler. Mr. and Mrs. O L Douthitt II report a daughter Glenna Marie born December 2. Mr. and Mrs. L T Scott announce a son Edward Wayne born December 4. Mr. and Mrs. C H Har grove share the birth of a daughter Kathy Dianne born December 4.

George Jones Catherine Marie Medical Center Hospital Tyler L. Douthitt II Glenna Marie L. T. Scott Edward Wayne C. H. Hargrove Kathy Dianne

Hospital Notes From Garland and Nearby

In the hospital Mrs. Tommie Turner and daughter Brenda visit this week with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Campbell. Admitted are C. H. Hargroves Merle Usry E L Davis B G Pendergrass Donald Cochran J R Chaney J A Burns Mrs J E Williams E L Copeland M B Kirk Elma Green G F Adamson C W Bjorks Martha Busby E J Thompson. Dismissed are N L King L R Vines O L Douthitt II T W Vineyard L T Scott N A Weatherford.

Tommie Turner Brenda of Garland Cliff Campbell C. H. Hargroves Merle Usry E. L. Davis B. G. Pendergrass Donald Cochran J. R. Chaney J. A. Burns J. E. Williams E. L. Copeland M. B. Kirk Elma Green G. F. Adamson C. W. Bjorks Martha Busby E. J. Thompson N. L. King L. R. Vines

Well Known East Texas Singer Clyde Lewis Dies

Clyde Lewis of Tyler dies Sunday in a Veterans Hospital in Shreveport. He was an East Texas Singers Association executive committee member and described as one of the best singers in the country by East Van Zandt County Singing Convention secretary Minter White.

East Texas Minter White East van Zandt County Clyde Lewis Tyler Veterans Hospital Shreveport East Texas Singers Association White

Burges Family Notes and Local Visits Ongoing

The community sends sympathy to the family of Jack Jones and to the Easley family. Terrell residents Jesse Stevens and family visit Flora Hill who is on the sick list. Garland Pugh’s daughters arrive from El Paso for his funeral as relatives visit Lemuel Burges and others. Musicians invited to Saturday night musical event.

Jack Jones Jesse Steavens Terrell Flora Hill Hill Earnest Burges Kearly Burges Garland Pugh Everone Terbert Clowers Chester McKibbin J. D. Murphy Darvin Herman Burges Dallas Lemuel Burges el Paso

Jones 4 H Club Elects Officers

The Jones 4 H Club met recently and elected officers for the coming year. They are President Tommy Davis Vice President Carroll Fisher Secretary Treasurer James Crain Council Delegate Alvin Fritz Reporter Jimmy Clyde Davis Game Leader Wanda Fisher and Song Leader Mary Fritz. Adult leaders were elected: Mr and Mrs Howard Thompson Mrs Frances Fisher and Mr and Mrs Alvin Fritz.

Jones 4-H Club Tommy Davis Carroll Fisher James Crain Alvin Fritz Jimmy Clyde Davis Wanda Fisher Mary Fritz Jones Howard Thompson Frances Fisher

U. Mint at Philadelphia in Continuous Operation Since 1793

The U S Mint located in Philadelphia has operated continuously since its founding year 1793, marking a long history of national coin production and American numismatic significance. The facility remains a key government mint, shaping currency and commemoratives.

U. Mint Philadelphia

Main Street Baptist Plans Two Sundays Of Christmas Music

Main Street Baptist Church announced two Christmas music programs led by educational director Bob Lamb. On December 17 the choir and actors present Make His Name Glorious during evening worship. A six oclock December 24 program of music and scripture concludes the Christmas observance for families.

Main Street Baptist Church Bob Lamb Sumerau

Barbecue Held for Jones 4-H Club Members

Mr and Mrs Howard Thompson hosted a barbecue Saturday night December 2 for the Jones 4-H Club and adult leaders. Eighteen members attended and after supper the group played games and reviewed their 4-H year. The members thanked the sponsors Mr and Mrs Thompson and Mrs Frances Fishesnd and Mr and Mrs Al Frite for hosting and supporting the club.

Howard Thompson Jones 4-H 4-H

Mrs C A Mayfield Visited Dallas Monday

Mrs C A Mayfield was in Dallas Monday for undisclosed personal engagements. The brief note records her presence in the city without detailing purpose or accompanying attendees.

C. A. Mayfield Dallas

Land couple attends Pleasant Union Baptist Church event

Mr and Mrs Pete Land visited Pleasant Union Baptist Church on Tuesday where Mrs Land organized the churches Women's Missionary Union Rev Norvil Jones serves as pastor at the church.

Pete Land Pleasant Union Baptist Church

Hendley Family Visits Melton and Kin at Silver Lake

Mr and Mrs James Hendley and their daughters from Mesquite visited Mr and Mrs W A Melton and family at Silver Lake on Sunday.

James Hendley Mesquite W. A. Melton Wilden, Dixie, John Deborah Sunday Silver Lake

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