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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1971
Page
2
A reader, nicknamed Uncle Dan, vents about Christmas rush, politics, and media in a humorous annual missive. He jokes about farmers, shoppers, and Congress, wishes a merry Christmas, and notes dissatisfaction with coverage and spending. The letter closes with reflective holiday wishes.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and job titles including Secretary-Bookkeeper Staff Reporter Shop Foreman Linotype Operator Apprentice-Printer and reserves editorial rights. The incomplete text references The Sun Office Grand Saline Texas and promises corrections on due notice.
Canton announces the engagement and upcoming wedding of Lou Ann Teal to Dennis Wayne Teal both families listed. The ceremony will be at 4:00 PM Sunday at First Baptist Church in Canton with friends and relatives invited. Additional notes mention visits by Jake Dickerson and Billy Joe Carr families in Ft Worth and Hurst.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Ray Hodges announce the engagement of Patricia Lee Hodges to William Bruce Martin. Patricia, a Grand Saline High School graduate with a SMU masters, teaches at Odessa Junior College. William, a San Antonio high school graduate and Navy veteran, attends Odessa Junior College. The wedding is set for December 26 at 3 PM in Grand Saline First United Methodist Church with a reception to follow.
Mrs Glen Stovall entertained the Mary Class of the First Baptist Church at her home Thursday evening December 16. Fifteen persons enjoyed a program games refreshments and gift exchange with each guest receiving a Bible marker handmade by the hostess.
Chief of Police Pat Heddins urged caution to prevent vandalism during the holiday season. He said youths may shoot fireworks in their own yards if they avoid disturbing neighbors after reasonable hours.
The piece notes that religious greetings have become preferred over secular themes in recent Yale seasons. Early ecards featured dancers, holly, birds, and children, but now religious messages such as Peace on earth and goodwill dominate. A brief social note then mentions visits by Mr and Mrs Milton Youngblood and Mr and Mrs Wade Oxford to the Holton family in Richardson.
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