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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1966
Page
2
A brief client notice outlines a 3.50 rate inside Van Zandt County and a 5.00 rate outside the county, with state sales tax referenced. It underscores the differing local tax levies for purchases.
The speaker cites Ed Doolittle and Clem Webster complaining that the government bungles farm policy. A Navy Academy dairy scare from 1911 is recalled, with GAO claims that local dairies could save $84 000 annually. A plan proposes rotating Congressmen every six months and Senators every year to force results.
Mary Wallace of guidance and counseling at TJC announces a college entrance test at 8 a.m. in the library of H. E. Jenkins Hall. Applicants obtain forms from counselors or the TJC counseling office and must bring a paid application card for admission. Dean E. M. Potter supervises the four hour exam.
A public service feature explains that owners may trim branches intruding onto their land while the tree remains on the neighbor's property. The article notes trunk location determines ownership, discusses apples from overhanging branches, and cites a court view that neighbors may not restrict safe growth on another's property. Written by Will Bernard.
A collection of letters from Grand Saline area readers describes Army service in 1965, local life updates, a Dallas hairdresser pursuing beauty school, pride for a son joining Viet Nam service, a medal for a World War I veteran’s father, and lodge visits. Readers note Bermuda grass farming in Van Zandt County and long-standing community ties.
A brief family memorial from the wife and children of H. R. McNorton expressing longing after his absence. The message recalls his presence, kindness, and care and notes the home feels dark without him.
The family expresses gratitude for support during illness and death of H. R. Red McNorton. Special thanks to Bartley Funeral Home for their compassion. Hearts were heavy but uplifted by cards, flowers, food, visits, and acts of kindness from friends and neighbors.
Airman David L. Blackwell son of Mr and Mrs George G Blackwell of Rt 2 Ben Wheeler Texas has been assigned to Patrick AFB Florida after completing Air Force basic training He attended Van High School and will be trained as a vehicle maintenance specialist with the Air Force Systems Command.
Athens Commission Co reports 160 shippers offering 698 cattle and 43 hogs to 78 buyers including 12 packers and 5 butcher shops. Calf and stocker prices range from 19 to 30 dollars with stocker cows and calves 125 to 225 per pair, hogs 23.5 to 24.5 for Nos 1 to 3 grades and 18 to 23.8 for heavies and fat backs.
Mr and Mrs Thomas H Washman formerly of Grand Saline celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house June 19 from 2 to 5 pm at Garden Center Building Tyler Rose Park Tyler Texas The couple married in 1918 the ceremony conducted by the late Rev Edd Bailey at the bride home in Grand Saline Mrs Washman is formerly Maggie Murray Mr Washman invites pupils he taught at Old Antioch School south of Grand Saline 45 years ago.
The Grand Saline Sun lists Democratic primary announcements for offices including Congress U S 4th District Ray Roberts Senator 2nd Jack Strong State Representative Bill Bass District Judge 86th Truett Mayo Re election Lallah Hurley County Treasurer Lester Slaton County Clerk Bob Johnson District Clerk Bob Johnson Justice of the Peace Precinct No 4 Willie R Rodgers with election date June 4 1966.
A National Association of Home Builders research house near Washington showcases a unitized porcelain on steel bathroom enclosure replacing tile surrounds. Five panels cover the tub to ceiling in blue enamel. a fifth inset panel adds a soap dish and shelf. The system fits any standard tub and aligns with York's bathroom concept for the Institute.
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