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Newspaper

Grand Saline Sun

Location

Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1963

Page

5

Betty Runyon and Billy Jack Brown wed in Dallas

Betty Runyon of Dallas and Billy Jack Brown of Dallas were married June 14 at Letot Baptist Church in Dallas. Rev. John B. Vaughan officiated. the couple’s families attended. Betty wore a white satin dress with portrait neckline. she served in the U S Navy and works at First National Bank in Dallas. Billy Jack Brown, a Marine veteran, works at United Concrete and Pipe Co. They will live at 6320 Richmond Street, Dallas.

Betty Runyon Billy Jack Brown Dallas Betty June Runyon Letot Baptist Church B. B. Runyon Jack Brown Lawrence Springs John B. Vaughan Lana Anderson Kenneth Runyon Pamela Butler Jerrell Brown Gainesville High School U. S. Navy First National Bank Fruitvale School Edgewood U. S. Marines United Concrete and Pipe Co Richmond Street

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Vines Family

The family of Mrs. Wildie C. Vines expresses deep gratitude to friends for support during their loss. They thank those who sent flowers food and kind words and especially thank Edgewood Church of Christ for its care and sympathy.

Edgewood Church of Christ Wildie C. Vines

Classified Ads: Spring Sale and Lost-Dog Notice

FOR SALE Brush Hog Weed sprout cutter Woods Brand overhauled mechanical $175. See John A Nelson YO 2-4595 or Box 398 Grand Saline. Financing available. YOUR REGULAR ELECTRO LUX rep C M Johnson Box 422 Mineola Texas. LOST Black male Dachshund with registration tag indicating Fort Dodge Kansas. Call Fernando Maciel YO 2-4407.

Woods John A. Nelson Grand Saline Fort Dodge Kansas Fernando Maciel

Broken Leg Bedside Sunday School for Ann Thompson

Eleven year old Ann Thompson of Grand Saline broke her leg in two places while skating last Friday and spent Sunday in Corby-Germany Hospital. Her First Baptist Church Sunday school class and teacher Bess Worthington visited her in the hospital, with thanks given to the hospital for the permission. The report also notes visits from the Jordan and Adams families and relatives in town and from Arizona visitors.

Ann Thompson Grand Saline Corby-Germany Ann First Baptist Church Bess Worthington Gene Thompson Mark Wells

Visiting Hours and Admitted List Details

Visiting hours set from 10 to 11 am 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm. Admitted include Ann Thompson Kirby Savage Jr Mrs Lou J Williams Mrs Anna Watson Joe Sanders Elsie Paschel Troy Lynn Gilliam Mrs Florence Taylor Ann Shelton Chris Freeze Virginia Milam Mrs Rosalee Barron Mrs Betty Wallace Mrs Bettie Wheeler Russell Tadlock Mrs Lavern Pegg J E Boyles Rita Burk W R Taylor Jimmie Wayne Cook Florence A Martin. Dismissed include Patricia Henson Nelda Smith M E Bennett Clifford Hollowell W A Curtis Mrs Louiita Boon Mrs Charlotte Ballow Inez Adams Isaac D Brown Vereana Harris Cindy Griffin.

Ann Thompson Kirby Savage Jr Lou J. Williams Anna Watson Joe Sanders Elsie Paschel Troy Lynn Gilliam Florence Taylor Ann Shelton Chris Freeze Virginia Milam Rosalee Barron Betty Wallace Bettie Wheeler Russell Tadlock Lavern Pegg J. E. Boyles Rita Burk W. R. Taylor Jimmie Wayne Cook Florence A. Martin Patricia Henson Nelda Smith M. E. Bennett Clifford Hollowell W. A. Curtis Louiita Boon Charlotte Ballow Inez Adams Isaac D. Brown Vereana Harris Cindy Griffin

New Arrivals List From Garland Canton Mineola Ben Wheeler

Dr. and Mrs. H I Oktay of Garland announce the arrival of Osman Kurt born July 7 at Baylor Hospital Dallas. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Phil Johnson of Grand Saline. Mr and Mrs O R Ballow of Canton announce Douglas Lamont born July 11 1963. Mr and Mrs Ralph Barker Mineola announce Janet Lynn born July 9 1963. Mr and Mrs Jack Shelton Ben Wheeler announce Jeggrey Doyle born July 16 1963.

H. I. Oktay Garland Osman Kurt Baylor Hospital Dallas Phil Johnson Grand Saline O. R. Ballow Canton Douglas Lamont Ralph Barker Mineola Janet Lynn Jack Shelton Ben Wheeler Jeggrey Doyle

Sherman visitors call on Moore couple last week

Mrs James Leftwich Mike Cindy and friend Gary Ash of Sherman visited Mr and Mrs Vernon Moore last week as listed in the classifieds.

James Leftwich Mike Cindy Gary Ashcraft Sherman Vernon Moore

Clovie Prather and Garland Mesker Wed in DeQueen Ark

Miss Clovie Prather daughter of Clyde H. Trego and Gilbert Prather of Lindale married Garland Mesker son of Jim Robinson and Mrs. Gilber Mesker of Alba July 2 in DeQueen Arkansas. After a short honeymoon the couple will reside in Dallas where the groom works.

Clovie Prather Clyde H. Trego Gilbert Prather Lindale Garland Mesker Jim Robinson Alba DeQueen Ark Dallas

Shields family holds Myrtle Springs reunion weekend

The Shields family gathered at Myrtle Springs Sunday for a reunion with attendees reporting a good time and ample food. Several relatives from nearby towns visited, including the Whitakers, Kellams, Farmers, and multiple Dallas and Euless residents, with many staying to spend the week.

Local Social Notes From Wentworth Area

Mrs. Clara Fincher hosted two Dallas sisters as Saturday visitors. Congratulations to Larry and wife on July 4 marriage and current residence in Athens. Mrs. Forrest Bailey gave a shower. Sam McNally won first in Senior Bull Riding at the Little Britches Rodeo in Canton.

Clara Fincher Dallas Larry Howeth Athens Forrest Bailey Sam McNally Canton Avery Womble Garland Bill Strickland Fort Worth Hazel Strickland Judy Burns Milton Fuller Gerald Rushing Van Charlie McNally Jacksonville Paul Knowles Knowles Myrtle Springs Orville Everett Oklahoma

Local Social News Roundup From Dallas and Surrounding Areas

Visitors and family visits noted across multiple towns. J P Lambert visited his brother Loyd in Longview on Sunday. Rodger Loper and family returned from Houston to stay with Forest Loper’s family. Milton Fuller and family from Wentworth visited Tom Currey. Truett Reid family from Dallas visited. Mrs Gilbreth accompanied them home. Mrs Truett Reid attended Jeff Davis funeral in Euless. Dave Russell and family visited his mother in Wylie. Georgia Russell spent time with Ester Reid and Bettie Reid in Tyler on business. Ada McNally hosts daughter’s Phoenix family visiting. Mike and Don McNally of Dallas and Mesquite relatives visited. Ken Kennedy of Grand Saline visited Zula Kennedy.

J. P. Lambert Loyd Longview Rodger Loper Houston Forest Loper Milton Fuller Wentworth Tom Currey Ada McNally Phoenix Arizona Mike McNally Dallas Charlie McNally Sam Don McNally Mesquite

Colfax News Notes Visits and Reunion Gatherings

Colfax residents report multiple visits across Dallas, Longview, Beaumont, New Orleans and other places. The Oliver reunion held at Joe H. Furrh’s home drew relatives from Canton

Ashley Attends SFA Band Camp

Judy Ashley of Grand Saline attends the final of three summer band camps at Stephen F. Austin State College in Van Zandt County. About 200 junior high and senior high students are enrolled with a July 15 start and a concert on July 19 at 2 p.m. A late week Variety Review lets students perform in solo and ensemble acts and skits. Camp director Jim Hudgins notes rapid group progress despite four days of rehearsal.

van Zandt County Stephen F. Austin State College Judy Ashley Grand Saline Jim Hudgins

Local visits highlight weekend travels across states

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pratt and Alton spent a few days in Hot Springs Ark visiting points of interest. Mr. Land Everett of Trovy spent last week with Rev. and Mrs. J F Everett. Mrs. Fay Marks of San Antonio visited her parents. Mrs. Lita Conner has been visiting her sister for the past few days.

Clyde Pratt Alton Hot Springs Ark Land Everett Trovy J. F. Everett Fay Marks San Antonio Lita Conner Leta White

Thank You Note From Mrs Z L Nations And Family

Since the May 6 wreck, residents of Grand Saline have sent cards letters gifts and prayers. The Nations family expresses gratitude and asks God to bless each supporter for easing suffering and keeping up courage.

Grand Saline

Pleasant Union Homecoming Set

The Pleasant Union Baptist Church near Edgewood plans annual July homecoming and memorial service this Sunday. Rev. J. E. Barrett of Edgewood will deliver the message at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by an afternoon singing and a cordial invitation to all.

Pleasant Union Baptist Church Edgewood J. E. Barrett

Open Ductus Arteriosus May Keep Blood Flowing After Birth

The text notes that the duct usually closes after birth but may remain open when lungs do not function. In this situation the higher aortic pressure can force blood to flow through the open duct, altering circulation in newborns.

Surgeon Corrects Cardiac Shunt In Infant Marcy

A surgeon corrected a heart lesion in Marcy by cutting a duct and tying the ends to the arteries. The two hour forty five minute operation restored normal blood flow and the prognosis is good. If no other defects exist she should be perfectly normal.

Marcy

Swimming program grows with young beginners this year

The swimming program began with 67 students and now averages about 70 to 80 youths per week. Wheeler notes most participants are 10 years old or younger and beginners comprise the bulk. Lessons likely run through August 2.

Wheeler

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