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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
1
Local merchants report shoppers starting early for Christmas and warn against Sunday closures creating a last minute jam. The column wishes readers a Merry Christmas and notes a $50 Christmas Bonus Jackpot winner at Stew's Pharmacy. Polio drive reminders from U S Surgeon General amid rising 1966 cases conclude the item.
The Texas Sabine River Authority re elected all officers at its annual board meeting in Orange Texas. D N Beasley of Ian Augustine was re elected president for the 11th year. Other officers re elected were O L Norton vice president Guy Bubba Cowser and Gus Morris. Directors include J L Roy Payne E A Meek Gus Orsborn Jr Charles T Wickersham and Tom Pegues. Plans discussed Toledo Bend Reservoir operation and recreational development along the Texas shoreline. Reports covered regional water and sewer studies for Orange County and water supply feasibility to Center. Total authority assets around 900 million.
The Lawrence Springs Bachure Missionary group plans watch night services on the upcoming Sunday night in December. Members invite all sisters and the surrounding community to attend the event at the church hall.
Morton International Inc and International Minerals & Chemical Corp announced a tentative merger agreement approved by their boards. Key terms set IMC and Morton shareholders to own about 65 percent and 35 percent respectively, with IMC chief executive Nelson White to head the combined firm. Final approval awaits both sets of shareholders.
Floyd Pitts of Van presented a $100 check to the Van Zandt County 4 H Council at their December 18 1967 meeting. Pitts a longtime 4 H supporter noted the privilege of aiding youth leadership, and he and Mrs Pitts have contributed $250 in recent years to 4 H activities. Stephen Goode council chairman accepted the gift with thanks, with other local 4 H members in attendance.
Rev. FHE Kennedy of the Assembly of God Church on Houston Street announces plans to raise funds for a new church home. A barren tree will be unveiled in the main auditorium at 11 a.m. during worship, decorated with money by church members and friends.
Carolyn Shaw of Grand Saline played piano for the ET Symphony Orchestra's Second Concert directed by Joseph Kirshbaum. A Tyler Junior College music student and Grand Saline High School alumna, she is church pianist at Main Street Baptist. The 75-piece ensemble performed Bernstein and Anderson works as locals attended.
The Sun prints children letters to Santa Claus inviting readers to read them this week. Alf wishes Merry Christmas and thanks young readers for their nicely written letters and asks families to read ads supporting local merchants.
World War I Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary 1465 met Friday night December 15 at Saline Barracks for a covered dish supper. Twenty two attended as the group sang carols and exchanged gifts from a decorated tree. They voted to donate to a Marlin Veterans Hospital patient and welcomed visitors from Rose City Tyler Wood County Mineola and Wills Point Barracks.
On Saturday December 2 two Grand Saline High School girls attended a twirling contest in Price Carlisle Texas. Donna Miller earned a first place and Vicki Miller along with Floyd T Stewart are noted in the results.
Ten area residents received turkeys last Saturday December 16 as the Chamber of Commerce completed its annual Christmas turkey drawing. The event has long offered turkeys at public drawings for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Listed below are the winners.
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