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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
2
Editorial notes the cost of honesty in a Sun Grand Saline piece lampooning a conscience fund and a nickel theft. It argues the transgressor loses more than money, urging readers to drop their dimes for the paper and reject theft. The piece cites a decades old boxcar cookie tale and ends with a quip about personal responsibility.
A local warning from Grand Saline parents about pack pranks by youths at Carrington's Lake. Dogs killed baby lambs after chasing them by the schoolhouse and the incident sparked vandalism and concern over parental responsibility and damage repayment.
The Wills Point editor notes softball joy and the kids opening the season this week. Local businessmen are helping and more volunteers are needed to back activity programs that reduce vandalism described on page one.
The Texas Rangers are highlighted as a modern, efficient law enforcement agency. A TV program from Humble Company titled Texas in Review will air two features next week, focusing on the Rangers modernization and their crime laboratory in Austin and then their on duty actions. Bryan Joslin's son earns a First team spot in 11 A baseball, and his father Myra Kennedy expresses pride as he stays to witness the diploma moment.
Hi School highlights at Grand Saline include Dr Neilson of TCU delivering the baccalaureate address and a May 29 assembly naming 22 outstanding students with G Awards. Principal E R Slagle resigns to take a Midland post while students receive certificates, jackets, and recognition for vocational and academic accomplishments amid a veteran’s tale of sacrifice and faith.
A list of Lane Star Partners celebrates students for leadership, scholarship, and citizenship. Notables include Gail Dennington and Margie Harley recognized for academics and convention work, with others like Jerry Joslin and Kenneth Kuykendall praised for band, debate, and student council activities.
Starr Memorial Service participants elected three committeemen in the business session of the annual Memorial Day observance on Sunday May 27. Sherd Bailey B C Brown Canton Rt 2 and J D Wells Grand Saline Rt 1 named. Mrs LeRoy White Grand feline Rt 1 re elected Secretary Treasurer. Grounds were beautified by wreaths and flowers from friends and families of loved ones resting in the Silent City of the Dead.
Tyde Scott, a former resident of Grand Saline, returns from California to Grand Saline and opens a wrecking yard and used car lot two miles west of town on Highway 80 in the former Inte building. He plans to buy wrecked cars scrap iron metal and will trade in used cars and parts while staying active in local senior play and the football team.
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