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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1963
Page
4
A historical note shares a turtle recipe from the Texas Game and Fish Commission detailing dressing methods and a turtle stew with step by step instructions. It also mentions Tommy Joslin and his fiancée Paula Clark of Denton spending the Fourth of July with his parents, Wylie and wife.
Miss Jennie Linda Egan daughter of Mr and Mrs Phil Egan North Little Rock and Jerry Lynn Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Edward Johnson Grand Saline married July 6 at Gardner Memorial Methodist Church North Little Rock Rev W O Scroggin officiated reception followed. The couple plans to reside in Denton after a trip.
The Nancy Hearn Cooper family reunion in Jacksboro included nine of her eleven children, 22 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren. Born in Grand Saline in 1876, Mrs. Cooper left in 1902 after marrying W. D. Cooper in 1890. nine siblings and several nephews attended, with members from Abilene Houston Hooks Texarkana and Dallas among them.
Corinth correspondent reports the revival began Sunday night with Rev Harris of Dallas delivering messages. Everyone is invited to attend. Fire department thanked for answering Benny McNorton pasture fire. Elvin Ray Peel and family from Pasadena visited Nettie Ballard. several local families and visitors shared gatherings and travel to Six Flags over Texas. E Lee Davis improving and able to walk. Anna Watson home and recovering after hospital stay.
Linda Anders and Ronald White exchanged vows on June 21 at First Methodist Church in Grand Saline. The ceremony featured twilight double ring rites with arch decorated by white gladioli and silver bells.
A court ledger lists admitted and dismissed individuals including Patricia Barker H Green La Vern Pegg Bill Adams Rita Bark Marion Scott Munro Swinney J R Robinson Mrs A L Ennis Mrs W W Hayes Mary McKenzie Pauline Stroud Mrs Ruby Hayes Winston Cox Patricia Henson Vernell Lewis Hazel Vincent Abbie Spears Helen Humphries Carla Hamm Odie Yandell Mrs Oscar Rodgers and others. several entries marked dismissed such as Hazel Vincent and Gilliam.
Mr and Mrs Harland Marret of Quitman announce Eleasi Ann born June 25 1963. Grandparents A A Marret of Grand Saline Kelly Bell of Redwater. Gaylon Rains reports Gayla Yvonne born July 7 1963 at Baylor Hospital Dallas weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces. Patricia Ann born June 7 1963 in Fort Worth weighing 5 pounds 15 ounces.
The Colfax WSCS held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. J. C. Kellam’s home with nine members and three visitors. The group discussed The United Nations Family and voted $25 toward parsonage window screens. Numerous local visits and social gatherings followed, honoring the new pastor Rev. Cantrelle and family with a backyard party and gifts.
James R. Wilson, 76, brother of Mrs E B Germany of Grand Saline, died Friday in Good Samaritan Hospital Phoenix. Funeral services were held July 8 at Memory Chapel with Rev William O Smith officiating. Burial in Memory Lawn Memorial Park. Survivors include four daughters, seven sons, six sisters, one brother, nineteen grandchildren.
The report notes numerous residents and relatives visiting in Terrell and nearby towns. Gatherings include Skinner Kennedy and Morgan families, church events, and a Bible School parade with a Junior Float taking first place. Kennedy sold a store to Lambert and opened on land, with plans to run for 35 years.
Out of town visitors over the past week included Mr and Mrs Howard Adams of Tyler and Mr and Mrs Joel Pointer of San Diego California. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Hoyt Gideon of Sulphur Springs Mr E Y Stewart of Cooper Lee Shaw of Fort Worth Mrs O A Miller of Mineola and Mr and Mrs Russell Adams of Garland. Mr and Mrs E Hazel and Flora spent Thursday in Mineral Wells.
A heartfelt thanks from Mrs. Perry Mellon to friends for kindness and meals flowers and deeds of support. She expresses gratitude to Dr Dan Dr George Hilliard Mr Joe Bartley Mr Joan T Rash and Corby Germany Hospital for quick service and oxygen during a heart attack.
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