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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
8
The Fruitvale musical program held each second Saturday night drew a well attended crowd. Many people enjoyed the event at the church venue, according to local notices.
Clarence Furah, long time Texas National Guard member, announces his absence from June 15 to July 1, 1956 for Field Training. He notes his obligation to serve, aims to share experience with younger personnel, and warns neighbors in Van Zandt County that he may be unavailable except weekends.
Progress on the softball recreation program continues as plans move quickly. The community welcomed visitors from Dallas Fort Worth Carmi and Shreveport for weddings and family gatherings. Several residents attended weddings at local churches and vacationing couples enjoyed time on the coast.
A May 19 1956 bridal shower for Miss Thelma Stephens of Clyde Dowdle was hosted at Mrs Walter P Gibbs home. Hostesses included Mrs Walter P Gibbs Mrs Pete Lawrence Mrs Enoch Fletcher and several others. Pink white were the colors with pink punch and white cake squares on a white organdy tablecloth over blush pink. The event ran from 3 to 6 PM.
Mr James Kenneth Tipps and Miss Amy Loyce Skyers wed at the Murphy home on Saturday night June 2 Rev Howard Conataer officiated The couple are from Grand Saline and Jacksonville with attendance by Billy Ray Murphy and Sue The Murphy family resides in Terrell where Tipps works
Friends invite coverage of the wedding between Douglas Long and Peggy Yalch of Irving. Peggy is daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Jack Yalch of Irving. Douglas is son of Mr and Mrs Jack Long of Grand Saline. Wedding planned for June with Pride night festivities.
Patricia Gale Stamps daughter of Mr and Mrs William Paris Stamps and Sammy John Fowler son of Mr and Mrs Foye B Fowler of Grand Saline married in a Ross Avenue Christian Church double ring ceremony officiated by Thomas A Plumbley. The bride wore Chantilly lace over satin with a chapel train, gloves, and a seed pearl veil. Guests included bridesmaids in pink organza and groomsmen from Alba Denton Grand Saline and Van. Reception featured white gladioli Marconi daisies and a tiered cake topped by a bride and groom.
Mrs Twila Holland of Ed Mist Dan Rob er Cro Saline attended the beach by Mrs Dan Gibbs of Benton Misa Barbara Barnes hosted four cakes and Mrs B N Cheath of Amarillo presided at the bride's book. The bride wore a two piece pink ensemble with a white orchid corsage. Guests included numerous Amarillo Grand Saline Quitman Silsbee Houston Abiley and Dallas residents.
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