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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1961
Page
1
A Billy Graham Hour of Decision condensation argues most highway fatalities stem from hearts and minds, not just science or engineering. It urges spiritual rebirth through repentance and accepting Christ to foster safer driving and living by the golden rule. A Civil Defense film was shown at a Lions Club meeting by Ray Rucker.
Min ter White secretary of the East Texas Van Zandt County Singing Convention says a singing will be held at Lawrence Springs this Saturday night. It starts at 7 00 p m and many good singers are expected. Everyone interested is invited to attend.
A church bulletin note proclaims divine guidance and stable paths while a local notice confirms the post office will remain open all day on Saturday, December 16, signaling continued service amid holiday demands.
A third grade student reflects on Christmas beyond Santa. The piece emphasizes Jesus birth, the meaning of the day, and the joy of giving and receiving gifts within a Christian perspective, noting the Bible and salvation.
Grand Saline Indians defeated Wills Point Tigers 55 to 32 in the varsity game. Larry Ormes led with 15 points, Jackie Alphin 14, Duane Goff 12. Dick Shinn led WP with 16, Bobby Cannifax and Johnny Hargrove 6 each. Indians led at all quarters, with a 24 24 tie at end of Q3. B team score 43 29.
Boys and girls are urged to write Santa letters now and send them to The Grand Saline Sun care of the paper so they can print them next week for Santa to read. If late, the letters will go to the North Pole, but may arrive slower than the Sun. The notice also lists several local names visiting relatives.
A poll tax substation sponsored by the Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce is set up at the Fowl er Insurance Agency for voters in the area. Poll tax payments run until January 31 with a standard fee of 1 75 dollars, exemptions apply for those 60 before 1961, and those 21 before any election must secure exemption 30 days prior. Disability recipients with 40 percent or more may pay 1 dollar. Voters should carry receipts. voting boxes are listed around Grand Saline including West and East districts, Van, Pruitt, Fruitvale, and others.
Larry D. Stages, aviation ordinanceman third class USN, son of Mr and Mrs Cal D Stages of Grand Saline Texas, was promoted November 16 while aboard the anti-submarine warfare support aircraft carrier USS Hornet operating out of Long Beach California. Promotions for Navy enlisted personnel come from semi annual fleet wide competitive exams.
Santa arrives in a chuck wagon at 5:00 p.m. in Grand Saline as riding clubs from Winnaboro, Terrell, Jacksonville, Canton, and Athens join local groups for a Western themed parade. The Marine Color Guard from Dallas and the Grand Saline High School band will lead, with Santa wearing a ten gallon hat and six guns. Afterward, Santa gives rides to children in the wagon.
A special worship service and Christmas pageant titled Make His Name Glorious will be shown at 7 20 p m Sunday at Main Street Baptist Church. It presents the story of pioneer missionary Lottie Moon in China with a cast including Caperton Land Sloan Burgess Dickerson Douglass Martin and readers Matthews and Hines. The Adult Choir, directed by Bob Lamb with accompaniment by Joe Bartley, will perform the music.
Grand Saline High School Band and Choir present festive Christmas music Sunday at 3 00 p m in the Elementary School Auditorium The 25 member mixed choir will sing carols with solos by Elaine Lewis Ann Davis and Sue Gibson The Band and Choir will close with Handel Hallelujah Chorus and there is no admission
Rev Tom Landers of Miller Road Baptist Garland will speak at Bible Baptist Grand Saline at 730 pm Friday December 15. Landers leads Garland Bible College and the March Against Time Crusade. Youth from Athens Mt Pleasant Palestine Lindale Longview and other East Texas cities attend as churches compete for a month long high attendance award.
Grand Saline City Council approved a January 1 two hour parking rule on Main Street from the T&P Railroad to Highway 80 and on Frank Street to the Post Office. Police Chief Pat Hed dins will conduct routine checks to enforce the ordinance amid prior talks over street parking. A four way stop at Main and Frank Streets was also approved to require all-direction stops and improve safety.
PFC David N. Monk, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Monk of Grand Saline Texas, qualified for the expert badge on range with the Army’s new M 14 rifle in Germany. The M 14 replaces several weapons and fires 7.62 NATO rounds at up to 750 rounds per minute, available in automatic or semi automatic modes. Monk serves as a cannoneer in Battery B of the 12th Artillery, 8th Infantry Division, Baumholder, one of NATO’s five U S divisions in Europe. He previously worked at Robinsons Mobil Service Station in Grand Saline.
First National Bank of Grand Saline raised the Surplus Account from $100,000 to $150,000 from undivided profits effective December 1, officials announced. President W. F. Fowler said a savings department with interest on deposits will start January 1, aligning with plans to meet community financial needs.
Grand Saline invites entries for a Friday night judging of outdoor Christmas decorations. City residents auto-enter. outside area entrants must notify the Chamber of Commerce or Sun office by 5 p.m. Friday to be counted. Three town sections compete with seven fifty, five, and two fifty dollar prizes per section. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Trade Development Committee, Gene Ellis, chair.
Mrs. Arlene Wright opens a new beauty shop in Grand Saline on Thursday December 14 after completing a hair styling and cosmetology course in October at Barrow Beauty School, Tyler. She and her husband with two children have lived in Grand Saline four years, formerly from Emory, with instructors Ruth Sealey and Lorene Salmon. The shop boasts modern equipment and aims to provide top quality service, with a two week sale offering shampoos and sets regularly $1.50 for $1.00.
A. E. Poe Grocery and Market, at Highway 80 West, will close after 35 years with a going out of business sale starting December 14 and ending January 1962. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Poe cite ill health and thank patrons for decades of support while inviting customers to take advantage of deep discounts.
Twenty two students completed a sixteen hour American Red Cross First Aid course at Grand Saline High School on December 4. Names include Joe Bartley Pauline Barton Ruby Burns Margie Darnell Doris Ann Frazier Odessa Gautier Ava Hines Dot Jennings Mildred Joslin Imogene Weatherall Myra Kennedy Adene Lowe A D McMakin Nina McMakin Charles Milburn Frances Parker John Rash Frances Ray Mamie Ray Mary Alice Smith and Bess Worthington. The class thanks Grand Saline Public Schools for the facilities and Bryan Hilliard of Van for teaching. Several plan to form a fifteen hour instructor’s course to train others in First Aid. Aims to have at least one family member with first aid knowledge.
D. W. Bailey and Johnnie Barnes of Ft. Worth spent Saturday night and Sunday on the Bailey farm. Mr. and Mrs. Ocie McBride have moved to Dallas where they will make their home.
Postmaster Mrs. B. E. Clay asks customers to count cards or letters before lining up and know exact stamps needed. Have correct change ready and pay when served so clerks can help others. Mailing parcels early can speed delivery by a day or more.
All correspondents of the Sun are requested to submit their news as early as possible for next week. This notice calls for timely reporting and suggests preparation to ensure inclusion in upcoming editions.
Ruth Mildred Herring administratrix of Corby German Hospital and former Silver Lake Public School principal, resides in Grand Saline with husband Charles E. Herring and two sons R. G. and Jerry. She trained as a registered nurse and worked in Fort Worth Dallas and Jacksonville hospitals. Also corrected omission of Ike White’s three sons Manuel Mose and Garland and stepdaughter Shirley Edwards in prior feature.
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