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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
2
A Salvation Army Magazine piece examines why some faces radiate happiness and life while others look somber. It follows John, a quiet, diligent man whose inner light contradicts external poverty and routine, suggesting love as the core of joyful living.
The speaker urges contentment with present blessings and trusting God as guide. Worry about imagined futuresshapes dissatisfaction. By revering God, thinking of others, and accepting our place, we gain joy and a steadier, unafraid countenance.
Guest editorial urges readers to keep Christmas by shedding complaints about the world and sowing happiness. It emphasizes considering the little ones, loving family, and acting selflessly to nurture eternal hope rooted in Bethlehem.
A Christmas prayer thanks God for the Bethlehem song and asks for renewed service under Christ’s banner of Peace. It seeks deliverance from confusion into order of justice truth and brotherly kindness.
Mrs Myrtle Roberson of Edgewood taught a papier mache method for making life size Santa Claus and eight reindeers for Grand Saline. The recipe uses torn old newspapers pulped with water, then thickened with flour and salt. Dry thoroughly before painting.
A Grand Saline booster writes about Schrafft's Candy Company in Boston sending two boxes of candy to the local editor as a kind gesture. The piece highlights kindness from a distant firm and passes along the goodwill to readers.
Rev Val Hinkle and his wife from Canton visited the Baptist Church Sunday night and he led services. The Wayne Blakeleys visited with his brother Guy Blakeley and their mother Mrs John Blakeley in Kaufman. The Cox family moved into the Darnell rental home. Charlie Ritchie of near Wills Point spent Thursday with his daughter Mrs Wylie Joslin. Tim Freeman and Dwain Davenport from Dallas were there Saturday.
Staton George of Grand Saline spends the week with his sister Mrs. Arlie Hollowell. Bennie Hollowell is noted with family visiting Dovie Burges in Wills Point. Dallas visitors include Jack Burges Earl Burges and two young ladies. Mrs. Ella Bailey recovering from October illness with family assisting. Oscar Vaughn moved into her home to help.
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