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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
2
A father recalls his harsh daily faults toward his son and admits a painful awakening. He describes scolding over minor misdeeds, then kneeling by the bedside in remorse and vowing to change. The piece blends memory, humility, and a call for softer guidance from a reader's perspective.
A father is described as a steadfast provider who endures wear and fatigue to support his family. He guides with quiet strength, loves his wife deeply, and remains unshaken by his son’s missteps, modeling integrity for his family.
The Sun prints excerpts from a reader’s letter describing homesickness for Grand Saline Texas. Tidwell writes about eye trouble teaching pupils, family care for a bedfast mother, and updates on former students including Madeline Price in Fort Stockton and Jack Price coaching football there.
State Fair Auditorium hosts the opening night of the 1956 State Fair Musicals on Monday June 11 marking the fifteenth anniversary. "No Time For Sergeants" kicks off the season followed by "The Boy Friend" "Silk Stockings" "Can Can" "The Great Waltz" and "Show Boat" with notable debuts by Liberace Hildegard Shirley Jones and the film star from Carousel and Oklahoma. Tickets are on sale at the State Fair downtown box office 1315 Elm Street.
Hiv and Mrs. Bob Hayes of Weston visited the Fif Fowler home. J B Jarmons hosted Johnnie Geddie Anette of Tyler for dinner. Ted Caro of Tatum New Mexico visited Arlie Gipson and Rho Jane. Nettie White laid to rest at Union Chapel with local attendance. Many kin from Roswell Tyler Dallas Fort Worth and Port Arthur visited relatives and joined a fish fry and ice cream party at City Lake.
The Sun accidentally omitted Chester Young from the list of Grade School students advancing to High School in the present issue. A heartfelt note from Mrs Homer Williams thanks friends for prayers and flowers and shares family news of a new grandson named James Dee Marett born May 88 to Odier Dee Marett and family.
A well attended singing at the Lawrence Springs church Friday night drew residents from Mt. Lebanon and nearby towns. Attendees included Henry Phillips and daughters, Frances White, Effie Curtis, and Frank Jr. Martin and Herron families shared visits and hunting exploits. Local folk reported relatives visiting from Myrtle Springs and Grand Saline, with town pride expressed over the upbeat community events and health notes.
Bara and Stevie visited the H. J. Rays Saturday. David Minton and Clara of Greenville visited this week of M. J. Nations. Rev. Leitch and family shared Sunday dinner and supper with the Mr. J. Rays. Carol and Marlyn visited Chaney and Mrs. Arlie Gipson Sunday afternoon. Arlie Gipson visited Mr. and Mrs. Pred Palmer of Sand Flat Sunday afternoon. Herron Chaney visited Clyde Chaney of Little Hope Sunday after Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rowan and children of Tyler. Randall Rowan of Denton was a weekend visitor of the Pete Rowans. Mrs. Harvey Cameron returned from a visit with his son Norman Cameron of Mississippi. Harpy Crocker and family vacationing here. they are ill. Jarman, James, Nons Ray, Mesna Merrets, Crim and A Davis attended a tourney at Myrtle Springs recently.
Official notice that candidates for Precinct County and District offices announce their bid in advance of the Democratic Primary election subject to party actions. The brief item lists announcements authorized by party rules and outlines eligibility and filing context.
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