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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1968
Page
1
A devotional piece from Perspective urges readers to examine the inner self. It warns the old man is the result of current attitudes and actions, urging generosity and self-improvement while noting changes may not be immediate. The note also reports J R Hazel’s corrected age and his bid for Commissioner Precinct No. 1.
Members of the First Baptist Church of Grand Saline have called Rev. Willie F. Smith as their new pastor. A native of Hot Springs Arkansas he previously led the First Baptist Church in Italy Texas for three years and is a Jacksonville North American Theological Seminary graduate class of 1959. He and his wife Mary have three sons Lauri Lynn and Laird and reside at 701 North Florence.
Grand Saline mothers led by Mrs. Dot Jennings plan a Monday night January 29 fundraiser to collect dimes and dollars for the Dimes Drive. Fire Chief Perry Pugh will sound the 6 p.m. siren to signal kickoff with porch lights on to show support. headquarters are at Fowler Insurance and Bartley Funeral Home.
Mrs Hallie Randall announces Fruitvale Mothers March on Monday night January 29 at 6 pm to raise funds for Polio and Birth Defects. Marching pairs include Billie Hazel Austin Hazel Bud Herron L L Cain Pauline Smith Bobbie Fagg for Fruitvale Lawrence Springs Round Flat communities.
W L Garland Jr of First National Bank announced acquisition of brick buildings west of the alley and plans for a modern new bank structure to be built in months. Preston Lyles buys the Glover Building at Frank and Main, remodeling under way with plate glass fronts and white brick, the barber shop to occupy the west portion and rent space planned for the east.
Van Zandt County tomato growers are urged to attend a Canton meeting Tuesday night January 30 to discuss polyethylene film bids and sealing twine prices with plastic dealers. The gathering, organized by the Tomato Committee, also covers using suspension fences to cut fencing costs while noting expected increases in Van Zandt tomato acreage and strong demand for vine ripened fruit.
The fifth annual March of Dimes Telethon airs Saturday night January 27 on KLTV Tyler from 10 30 p.m. to 6 20 p.m. Sunday under the guidance of masters of ceremonies Truett Mayo Lester Slaton Bob Johnson and Kenneth Ralph. Grand Saline residents may donate by calling Darmon Monks home 2 2 97 with local CB volunteers aiding in pickup. Talent from Grand Saline Van and Canton lines up on Sunday including The Undertakers of Time at 4 15 a.m. and Amy Rumbelow Judy Russell with organ at 1 30 p.m. plus music and religious numbers.
Dr M C Smalley president of the Fourth Sunday Singing Class at First Pentecostal Church on South Houston Street announces Sunday January 28 as the event day. Singing starts at the usual time and the public is invited. An ample supply of new songs is available.
J R Hazel announces his candidacy for Commissioner Precinct No 1 subject to the May 4 Democratic primary. A Fruitvale native aged 49, he is married to Helen Boddie with three children. A Fruitvale Baptist Church member, he served on the local school board and is a World War II veteran now farming and doing road construction. He vows to serve each individual to the best of his ability.
Five Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce members led by E. B. Germany attended the Sabine River Basin Conference in Longview. Col. Jack W. Fickensen outlined a plan to extend navigation from the Gulf to Longview with reservoirs near Mineola and Lake Pea Crook, plus a channel from Longview to Carthage. Officials stressed air and water protection and noted Lake Tawakoni’s park amenities and West Texas water scarcity.
Mrs. O. D. Kennedy 77 of Canton Rt 2 died Sunday night January 14 after lengthy illness in Arlington. Funeral services January 16 at Oakland Methodist Church with A. C. Morris and Rev. Thomas Loftin officiating. Burial in Oakland Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, a brother, four grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Kennedy was Oakland Community News correspondent for the Grand Saline Sun.
The text urges praying for the sick as a real, definite help. It frames prayer as caring and rooted in faith, citing James 5 15 and emphasizing concern for the person and their healing wellbeing.
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