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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
2
A reflective column criticizes slow driving and careless weekend motorists nicknamed Old Creepy. It urges drivers to move right, check mirrors, and avoid sudden turns to reduce highway killings and wrecks caused by impatience and inattentiveness.
A local writer argues Grand Saline should organize a chamber and attract industries to stop commuting 45 miles daily. He counters critics who say cannot win, praising the summer youth program and a paid director, and urges residents to mobilize for economic growth despite skepticism. He notes daily activity in town and urges initiative to draw business opportunities.
Readers in Grand Saline react to an eight cent raise news with pride yet question the timing of a paid Good Friday holiday. The note asks if other holidays like New Years and Lincoln's Birthday will be paid, hinting at local concern over workers' benefits.
A colorful fragment reflects on holidays and regional attitudes with satire about "white trash" and the Sun newspaper office. It contrasts Labor Day and Good Friday, mocks outsiders, and recalls workers toiled at sea as galley slaves while hinting at devotion, humor, and social tension.
A reader thanks the editor for a sermon titled Young Pathfinder that appeared in the Thursday column. The letter notes the writer’s own young son and recalls how the boy, despite loud scolding and paddling, climbs into bed at night to whisper good night and love. The writer shares a quote about a boy shaping a man, reflecting on parental influence.
Dr Maxfield and family from Dallas spent an evening in Grand Saline visiting old friends and recalling times. He noted ties to local residents, described past work with salt companies, and praised the plant before continuing toward a Van reunion.
The American Red Cross begins a home nursing instructors course June 13 through 19 taught by Mine Beulah Miles. Graduates may teach other groups. attendees include Lois McLaurine Nettle Oliver Canton and Beatrice Spence Colfax among others. An additional 14 hour course follows June 20 at 2 p.m. in the courthouse assembly room. Call Miss Maggie Peach in Canton HD office to enroll. Plans for a men's night class start June 20 at 7 20 p.m.
Three Van Zandt County youths Homer Earl Latin Derrell F Phillips and James Earl Williams were inducted Tuesday, leaving by bus for the Dallas Induction Station with seven others to undergo pole induction physical. The local board scheduled four more youths for induction on July 19.
Miss McDonald chosen by the Big Sandy Service Club to serve as duchess for the Eighth Annual Watermelon Festival in Mineola on July 19. A Big Sandy High School graduate, she was elected Mine Fashion 1955 and earned an expense paid trip to Galveston. She plans to attend Tyler Junior College and will participate in the queen’s luncheon, tea, parade, entertainment, and a high school stadium variety show.
Ordinance No 24 prohibits dumping dead animals on the Sky Ground at J K Gray Farm northeast of Grand Saline Texas. Violators face fines from 25 to 100 dollars per violation. Reading requirements waived and emergency declared. Effective June 12 1956. Attest J Allen Secretary Foye Fowler Mayor 38-26
Former students gathered in the Summer Hill area at a Methodist Church to bid farewell to the Old Orr School group. Tyler’s Judge Junge Nat W. Brooks urged dissolution to prevent ongoing strain from reunions. Founded in 1876 by Professor Orr, Summer Hill Select School drew families from East Texas and stood on the later Omen site until 1901.
The event saw the formation of the A. W. Orr Memorial Association and annual reunions drawing hundreds in attendance. Ed Chrestman of Grand Saline participated in the reunion activities.
Carolyn, honored for DAR Good Citizenship in senior year, served as Local and Area officer of Future Homemakers of America and Miss Queen runner-up. She’ll enter TCU in September as a Horned Frog Band member and will join Mineola’s July 19 celebration with a Queen’s Luncheon, Tea, parade, and a Variety Show at the High School Athletic Park.
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