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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1963
Page
7
Ivy and related plants cause widespread dermatitis with painful itching and blisters. There is no simple cure. exposure can occur anywhere from parks to yard areas via skin contact or animals. Treatments ease symptoms but not the rash. Mrs W D Cooper family reunion lists many descendants from Grand Saline.
Rent notes include North side duplex 423 N Oleander contact Clara Ray LY 3 5320 Tyler 38 tte. Furnished 3 room apt private bath bills paid Mrs Oscar Land 401 N Waldrip Ph 2 3202 38 3te. Sell six room house large lot double garage quick sale contact Dan Douglass 219 West Hill Ph 2 4400 appointment 38 t ie. Texas Factory Outlet Mineola cafe sets new fall line Jewel Rainbow colors priced 1 29 to 3 99 notice plumbing needs call Mike Rodden Wills Point TR 38 4104 38 6tp.
Van Zandt County Home Demonstration Council notes upcoming happenings in Canton and Lamar County. The district five Fun Festival is set for July 17 at East Post Oak. National Farm Safety Week runs July 21 to 27 with theme Inspection plus Correction equals Protection. County food show airs on Channel 4 at 7 a.m. Saturday. The 4-H Dress Revue is July 22. County Camp at Lake Trinidad runs July 15 to 17. Record book workshops occur July 9 and 10 and July 28 and 24 for 4-H members to organize their books.
The article advises against quack cures for poison ivy and stresses identifying the three-leaf twig plant. It recommends washing exposed skin with soap and warm water, digging out plants from lawns and gardens, and cleaning tools to prevent further rash, noting susceptibility varies among people.
Four Van Zandt County 4-H members and Extension Agent Johnny Cates joined peers from 28 counties for the annual 4-H Electric Leadership Camp hosted by Texas Power & Light Company at Lake Trinidad near Athens. The June 25 26 27 gathering provided cabins a dining hall and recreation facilities with classes in small appliances home lighting farm and home wiring and safety. Each member completed an electrical craft with materials supplied by the sponsor.
Mr and Mrs Guy C Pryor and sons David and Stephen were honored July 2 at a covered dish supper by First Methodist Church members About 75 attended Pryor who is superintendent of schools will teach at North Texas State University in Denton this year Shirley F Anderson Church Lay Leader praised Pryor and his family for loyalty to the church He came to Grand Saline in 1946 and since then served in multiple church roles including Teacher of the Men s Bible Class Church School Superintendent 1955 60 District Steward and District Board of Missions 1956 57 Chairman of Education 1958 60 and Chairman of Stewardship and Finance 1960 62
The Grand Saline Riding Club will not meet Thursday night due to the holiday. President Kenneth Berry announced a Tuesday meeting on July 9 at 8 o'clock. At the June 27 gathering, tentative plans for a junior rodeo in early August were discussed and further plans will be set at the July 9 session.
Quinton Koonce of San Diego visits parents in Tyler during a one week trip. Many relatives and friends from Sherman Grand Saline Midland Odessa and Dallas gather for dinners and outings. Local residents attend hospital visits anniversaries and vacations, with multiple family members traveling to Fort Polk Six Flags over Texas and other nearby towns for leisure and family occasions.
Funeral services for Mrs. Forrest Fisher 82 were at First Methodist Church with three ministers officiating. Burial followed at Creagleville Cemetery under Bartley Funeral Home direction. She died Friday in a Grand Saline hospital after a sudden illness and leaves six sons eight daughters a brother and a sister plus numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Pallbearers included Coy Gene Fisher Jimmy R Fisher and others.
The children of Mrs. For rest Fisher express gratitude to friends neighbors doctors nurses and ministers for prayers kindness flowers meals and support during their mother’s death. They extend wishes that others may have such friends in times of need.
Texas DPS director Col Homer Garrison Jr reports mid year data point to a record 1963 traffic toll. He cites eight expected Fourth of July deaths and urges drivers to make the holiday a turning point. Operation Motorcide enforces July 4, with extra personnel and public safety programs statewide.
Mary Lou Adkins and Royce Edward Thornton Jr married at First Methodist Chapel Grand Saline. Rev. James A. Carlin officiated as the bride, daughter of Porter and (Mrs.) Adkins, and the groom, son of Royce Sr. and Cleda Thornton, both connected to East Texas State College. They will reside in Commerce while continuing studies.
A taped film of the Food Show held in the Women's Building on the Rair Grounds near Canton will be shown on Channel 4 July 6 at 7:00 a.m. during the Farm and Garden program. The film was produced by a Demonstration Agent.
Central correspondent notes Sunday school well attended at both churches and reports multiple visits among local families. A Nazarene Chapel revival is planned July 8 to 14 with Rev Byford Battin as speaker.
A broadcast commentary segment lists speakers including A B Jolley Farm Director for KRLD TV and Radio. Other contributors are Mrs Gabe Scott Route 5 Wills Point Mrs J Fred Warren Canton Route 2 and Miss Alma Flippo County Home.
Ben Friend of the Tyler IRS office warns that the sale of a farm or capital item is taxable even if funds are used to buy another farm. A Dallas IRS directive asks County Agricultural Agents to correct this misconception and urges farmers to check tax effects before selling or swapping. Todd Berry notes farmers can gauge tax implications with general guidance.
Dr. Tarpley requests additional Van Zandt County geographical names and their origins for a survey. Interested parties may send information to Dr. Fred Tarpley, Department of English, East Texas State College, Commerce, Texas.
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