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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1966
Page
6
The article highlights ongoing medical research aims to prolong life, prevent disease, and ease pain. It notes the American Medical Association Institute for Biomedical Research dedication, emphasizing privately funded basic inquiry led by investigator-members with ideal labs, resources, and tenure, free of external duties.
A public study argues that despite inflation American families still get value from food shopping. It notes 1912 incomes, current earnings, and food shares differ by country, praises American farming productivity, and highlights mass retailing with very low average profits.
Congressman Clark of Pennsylvania rejects calls for more distant public hydroplants. He argues the blackout stemmed from a public power setup far from load centers and that interconnected electric companies remain a sound concept within reasonable limits.
A reader letter from Uncle Dan of Coolie Says discusses tax protests at a country store meeting. Ed Doolittle ridicules taxation and the approaching February 15 income tax deadline, linking taxes to government overreach and a burned hen house memory. Zeke Grubb offers a theory on taxes in practice versus theory, and the writer jokes about federal wage laws and tax logic as the rural public contends with taxation. The note ends with the writer promising to check the hen house door.
Readers are informed that letters to the Sun are limited to 300 words, typed legibly if possible, and subject to editing for space and libel concerns. Must be signed and include the author’s address.
Cpl. Jerry P. Fowler of the 3rd Marine Division thanks Grand Saline High School students for a 22 pound care package sent to Da Nang Air Base Viet Nam. He praises the patriotism and tradition at GSHS and notes the delicious homemade candy. Also included is a holiday greeting and a subscription renewal for The Sun.
Power sharing between entities as demand requires avoids shortages and yields maximum economy. The overall benefit to electric consumers, measured by cost or by service standards, is immense.
Mr and Mrs Tom Hayes hosted a New Year luncheon at their home on Sunday January 2 Guests included Mr and Mrs J F Miller Tyler Mr and Mrs A C Martin Canton Mr and Mrs Fred Hooks Mr and Mrs Donald Foster and boys Mrs Birdie Johnson and Mr and Mrs R B Cheatham Edgewood Mr and Mrs Jarvis Roberson and Bruce Jacksonville and Mr and Mrs Bart Robinson and girls Longview
The WMU women met Tuesday January 4 at Main Street Baptist Church for the Royal Service program. Bertha Smith circle led a study on Indians of New Mexico. A January 11 meeting is planned at Mrs. Davidson's home with Culpepper Circle at the church. another circle location will be decided later. A note on a mathematical comparison mentions a billion in European math equals four trillion in America.
A hospital record lists Eunice Corley Stella Fowler Virginia French Greg Kuykendall Belle Fage Teddy Caro Sid Neal Thelma Goeble Neff Owens Odel Rogers Mark Armstrong J D Blagburn Carolyn Sue Shaw Ronnie Goggins J T Calloway Debs Erwin Brenda Kay Allen Auburn Hollis Edmond Blue Zora Neal Mary Ruth Herring Joyce Davis Mary Nell Fagg Alton Westmoreland Ruth Presswood Mary Rash Dorothy Martin Harold Davis Martha Raymond Pauline Prestidge Dian Assery Myrtle Kilgore Jessie Tucker Carla Sue Hamm Dismissed
Mr and Mrs Bob Martin Ben Wheeler announce a girl Anna Marie born January 3 1966 in Corby Germany Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Elden Ussery announce a boy Mark Wayne born December 29 1965 in Irving. Mr and Mrs Don Edwards and Kyle announce a girl Kelly La Dona born December 28 1965 in Baylor Hospital Dallas. Mr and Mrs Jimmy Stephens announce a boy Joel Gregory born December 28 1965 in Medical Center Hospital Tyler Local grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leroy Rains and Mrs Mary Lou Stephens.
Tyler District Manager Love M Copeland advises both spouses aged 65 to apply now for health insurance under social security to gain hospital and medical coverage beginning July 1966. Enrollment periods apply for medicare. those turning 65 in 1965 must apply by March 31, 1966. CARD OF THANKS The family of Marion Dickerson thanks friends for comfort during their recent sadness.
County Savings Bonds Chairman C L Stanford reports November sales in Van Zandt County reached 14892 dollars, 110 percent of the 1965 goal. Through eleven months in 1965 Texans bought 132,432,631 in Series E and H Bonds, with Texas aiming for 152.8 million. National November cash sales totaled 238 million with public holdings rising 82 million. The cash value of E and H Bonds outstanding neared 49,175 million, up from 48,254 million a year earlier.
January 10 to 14 presents a rotating school meal plan offering tamales and chili with beets or squash, blackeyed peas, bread and butter, and cinnamon rolls. January 11 features liver with onions or barbecued wieners, beans, rice, rolls, fruit, and dessert. January 12 includes pintos, greens, slaw or corn, bread, butter, and pudding. January 13 serves turkey and dressing with peas, applesauce, rolls, and Jello. January 14 offers tuna salad, cream or purple hull peas, candied yams, bread, butter, and cake squares.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Rodgers 74 were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday December 29 1965 at Grand Saline Funeral Home with Rev James Schafer and Rev John Ward officiating Burial was in Riverside Cemetery near Grand Saline She died in Corby-Germany Hospital after a long illness She was a member of the First Baptist Church and had lived here most of her life Survivors include five daughters Mrs John McCollum Mrs Paul Woods Mrs Fred Anders and Miss Virginia Rodgers all of Grand Saline and Mrs Margaret Copeland of Dallas a sister Mrs Ovo Lee Carroll a brother Jesse Mitchell a nephew William Hardy ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren
Mrs J T Hightower Jr sister of Mrs Kenneth Berry is employed at Berrys Super Save. Former Jessie Dee Carter lived in Grand Saline about 28 years ago. Her husband studies at Gupton Jones School of Mortuary in Dallas. She and her mother Mrs Dewey Carter moved from Quannah to 912 North Naid.
Army Pvt. Michael D. Pierce, son of Mr and Mrs Clifton J Pierce of Canton Texas, was assigned to the U S Army Garrison at Fort Leavenworth Kansas on December 13. He entered the Army in July 1965, completed basic training at Fort Polk Louisiana, and was most recently stationed at Fort Gordon Georgia. The 21 year old Canton High School alumnus served as a clerk in the Garrison Headquarters Company.
The Van Zandt County 4-H Council schedules a meeting on Monday January 10 1955 at 7 50 p m in the Assembly room County Courthouse. The agenda includes officer elections planning recreation night moneymaking project reports and leader training. Officers will be chosen from newly elected club presidents and council delegates with nominating speeches for those seeking office. Represented clubs include Oakland Martin's Mill Beard Elwood Canton Friendship Hayden and Van, with two new clubs joining.
Mrs J D Berry received word on Monday January 8 of the death of her brother in law Elmer Berry in a Portland Oregon hospital He was a former Grand Saline resident and was well known locally Funeral arrangements were incomplete at that time
The family thanks friends for comforting expressions during their sorrow and asks God bless you all. Acknowledgment from the family of Mrs Sadie Rodgers. A note about retirement enrollment and a Health Insurance for the Aged booklet offered by the Social Security Administration in Tyler Texas.
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