Brother and Sister Eason Win Medical Diplomas Together
Harold Ray Eason earns the M D at University of Texas Galveston and Ola Fern Eason becomes a registered nurse in ceremonies May 30. Harold Ray, a Grand Saline High School graduate, Navy veteran, plans surgery internship then general practice or pathology. Ola Fern, also a Bethany College graduate, previously worked four years at Corby Germany Hospital as a surgical nurse.
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Gus Lhason
Grand Saline
Medical
University of Texas At Galveston
Harold Ray Eason
Ola Fern Eason
Theta Kappa Psi
Grand Saline High School
Bethany Penile College
Bethany
Okla
E. Loretta Clegg
Corpus Christi
Eason
Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
Ore
Corby-Germany Hospital
Bethany College
Girls to Meet for Soft Ball
Mrs. Robert Jackson leads the girls softball group and called a meeting for Friday at the Elementary School at 6 p m. If rain occurs the meeting will be moved to Monday.
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Robert Jackson
Wet pavement blamed for string of highway 80 crashes
Two Sunday crashes near Grand Saline on highway 80 involved Burn Jimmie Son and James Cooley Jr with no injuries reported. A second 5 PM crash east of Grand Saline involved Rufus Smith and E F Coughlin. no injuries. A separate Friday wreck near Fruitvale hospitalized driver A B Post. several vehicles damaged but none seriously hurt.
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Bill Boykin
Jimmie Son
Lakeview
Texas
Grand Saline
James Cooley Jr
Wills Point
Wilmer
Arizona
Childress
Cooley
Boykin
Rufus Junior Smith
Fort Worth
E. F. Coughlin
Spanish Fort
Miss
Highway 80
A. B. Post
Fruitvale
Post
Corby Germany
Kenneth Tidwell
Tidwell
Potato Vine Tomato Plant Astonishes Grand Saline
In Grand Saline on a rainy spell E. L. Gore reports a strange plant that bears both tomato and potato on a single vine. One end shows a tomato fruit while the other end carries a potato tuber and the leaves mix tomato and potato varieties.
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Grand Saline
E. L. Gore
Fried Chicken Fundraiser Dinner at Fire Hall
Leaders of the Summer Activity program sponsor a chicken dinner at the Fire Hall on Saturday from 11 to 1. Plate lunches cost 55 cents, sandwiches are available, and meals include fried chicken cream gravy mashed potatoes a salad and iced tea. Proceeds aid the activity fund.
Telegram Arrives From England Announces Grandson
Mr and Mrs George Louth learn by telegram from their son Michael in England that a six pound twelve ounce son has arrived. Michael and his English wife plan to return home in about six weeks for the George Souths to meet their new grandson and the bride.
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George Louth
Michael
England
George Souths
V. Z. Reunion Set For Lubbock Folks
The Van Zandt County Reunion will be held June 9 in the Southwest part of MacKenzie Park, Lubbock. Secretary Mrs. Austin Gunn and President Grady West confirm a day of food fellowship and fun with no speeches.
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van Zandt County
Lubbock
MacKenzie Park
Austin Gunn
Grady West
Social Security Moves Office to City Hall
Tom Guy, a field representative for the Social Security office in Tyler, announced during a visit to Grand Saline that the office will relocate from the Fire Hall to City Hall. Public access will be every first Monday from 10 to 12.
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Tom Guy
Social Security Office
Tyler
Sun Office
Grand Saline
City Hall
Electrical storm wrecks church and home in Grand Saline
A severe electrical storm in Grand Saline caused major damage including a split roof at the First Baptist Church and a smashed louvre. Fire, smoke, and smoke odors followed as residents reported sparks, a fireball striking the church, and structural damage to neighboring homes and a TV plug blown from a wall. Electrical power was knocked out overnight.
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Grand Saline
First Baptist Church
Walter Reed
John Boyles
Scout Anders
Mrs. Anders
Crump
I. R. Kirby
Kirby
Homecoming Planned for Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church schedules its annual homecoming on Sunday June 9. Rev H W Melton will preach at 11 o clock with the program starting at 10 am and Rev E T Sherrard delivering the devotional. Mt Lebanon lies southwest of Grand Saline about seven miles from town.
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Mt. Lebanon Baptist
Woodside Needs Funds Amid Heavy Rains
The Cemetery Association seeks donations due to increased work caused by heavy rainfall. Officers Morgan Fair and Willis Roberson urge timely contributions, noting funds are needed now more than ever.
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Woodside
Morgan Fair
Willis Roberson
Proposed Southern Route-A for Dallas Shreveport Highway
A southern branch of a new Dallas to Shreveport highway through Highway 80 plans would bypass Wood and Upshur Counties. The proposal shows a Terrell route deviating south to connect with the main corridor.
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Dallas
Shreveport
Wood
Upshur
Terrell
Controversy Over Highway 80 Re routing Between Terrell and Marshall
A public trust crisis surrounds the Texas State Highway Commission plan to reroute Interstate 80 from Terrell to Marshall. The piece accuses officials of secrecy to appease Tyler Longview and Kilgore while harming Wood Upshur counties and seven small towns. It cites a Greer letter to Mineola mayor and warns hearings may be mere formality.
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State Highway Commission
Terrell
Marshall
Tyler
Longview
Kilgore
Wood
Upshur
Wills Point
Edgewood
Grand Saline
Mineola
Hawkins
Big Sandy
Gladewater
State Highway Department
D. C. Greer
Highway Commission
Greer
Louisiana Line
Roy Beane
The
Georgia
California
East Texas
Texas
Ahway Commission
Grand Saline Sun
Austin
Smith County
Texas Highway Commission
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Texas Highway Department
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Cerus Media Service
Chicago
Wood County
Highway Department
U. S
George Hinson
C. Greer
Entire
Highways Plan Revealed for Smith County Route
A proposed four lane divided expressway through Smith County was unveiled at an Austin meeting. The route would cross U S 69 near Lindale and run east toward the East Texas oil field, aiming to minimize crossing distance at Kilgore Longview. Officials say the rural route would serve about 75 000 more people and cost less by crossing the oil field at its narrowest point. Local leaders praised the speedy action and saw strong benefits for Tyler. Read more on Page 8 Expressway.
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Greer
Highway Commission
East Texas
Longview
Kilgore
Wood County Commissioners Court
Crow
Hawkins
Highway Department
Wood County
Hinson
Smith County
Austin
The
Lindale
Gentry
Robby Williams Earns Membership in National Music Fraternity
Robby Williams son of Mr and Mrs F C Williams of Grand Saline and piano pupil of Harriet Wood of Tyler qualified for membership in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians He passed the required test and was declared a District winner Elementary Class in the National Piano Auditions held in Tyler on May 18 Suzanne Ener of Mineola posted the highest grade 96 while Robby scored 95 ranking second Enna Krantz of Switzerland served as judge.
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Robbie Williams
F. C. Williams
Grand Saline
Harriet Wood
Tyler
National
Fraternity of
Student Musicians
Robby
Suzanne Ener
Mineola
Enna Krantz
Switzerland
Van Zandt Co Coon Hunters to Hold Annual Picnic
Van Zandt County Coon Hunters Association plans its annual Picnic and Field Trials for Saturday at Van City Lake, 3 miles north of Van. A big supper at $1 per plate will be served. families should bring eating accessories. Members from several states invited, with many contests including a new coon sack ing contest.
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Coachus Fowler
van Zandt County Coon Hunters Association
van City Lake
Van
Fowler
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Ruston
Ft. Worth
Louisiana
V. Z
Lubbock Folks
Social Security
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Eldon Crump
Stat
Mt. Lebanon
Commission Os
Auf Man
Guttman
TATUM
Henderson
Krshall
T&p Railroad
America
Big City
Precinct 3
Gregg
van Zandt
Swan
Tyler Courier Times
A. C. Gentry
Associated Press
Tyler Freeman Carney
Chamber of Commerce
Gilbert Reeves
Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee
Russell Cantwell
Robby Williams
Music Frat Membership
Hunters Association
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