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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1967
Page
1
Postage will rise January 7 for all mail classes except parcel post and international mail. Postmasters Willis Roberson and E. A. Burrow urged customers, noting six cents for first class and ten cents for air mail, while stressing the overall value of postal service.
A Longview reader shares a humorous tale of a policeman finding a note on a car in a no parking zone. The piece highlights the upcoming 1968 election, voter registration in Grand Saline, and reminders about new postal rates and services effective January 7, with details from Postmasters Roberson and Burrow.
Farmers earning two thirds of 1967 income from farming must file their 1987 estimated tax by January 16, 1968 using Form 1040-ES. If 1967 tax return is filed and any tax due is paid by February 15, 1968, estimates are not required. Publication 225 on the farmer’s tax guide is available from the IRS or county agent.
Grand Saline business firms and their employers will observe the same Christmas holiday practice for New Year. All firms that close on holidays will stay closed Monday for the long weekend. The Department of Public Safety warns many lives are lost during New Year holidays. Exercise care while driving and return home safely.
Fifth Sunday Singing will be at Nazarene Chapel on December 1 at 2 p.m. Rubye Ritchie reports new song books will be available. All lovers of good singing are invited to attend.
Grand Saline High School students and teachers are invited to Canton for a visit by The Engineer, a 65 foot mobile unit by LTV Tems Inc, carrying engineering career displays and counseling. H. C. Mann and W. D. Whitaker will accompany the unit. R Y Corder will also participate. The program aims to inform high school students about engineering careers and is associated with the University of Texas at Austin and Electrosystems.
Hugh B Hudgens, 28, receives a promotion announced by his family and Mrs. John. The notice notes Hudgens is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hudgens and marks a key step in his career.
The coming year promises varied crises across social, economic, political, and international areas. The piece foresees difficult decisions, inflation battles, and hopes Americans will unite government and citizens to strengthen global leadership and seize opportunities in 1968. It notes dollar defense, higher money costs, and auto industry production boosts amid anticipated strikes.
Postmaster Willis Roberson and staff thanked the public for mailing early. Officials praised cooperative effort that allowed timely delivery and Christmas time family time for postal workers. No backlogs were noted and Zip Code use improved efficiency at Grand Saline post office.
Members of the Lions Club are reminded that on Tuesday night January 2 the Hon. Robert F. Bartlett Criminal District Attorney of Van Zandt County will be the principal speaker. Lions President Randall Gary says Bartlett is a very able speaker and his remarks will be enlightening and entertaining. A meal will be served by the Rebekah Lodge ladies. Lions are urged to attend Tuesday night 7 30 p.m. IOOF Hall.
A revival is scheduled at the First Church of the Nazarene in Mineola from January 1 for seven days. Supplied by Pastor Dorman Monk and Rev and Mrs Dorman Mosk are listed for sessions.
People entering new jobs schools or homes form early beliefs about themselves and their abilities. Initial attitudes shape adaptation, confidence, and risk taking as they navigate unfamiliar roles and environments.
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