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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1968
Page
1
Local notes recount a mix of light items. Attorney L F Sanders of Canton mistakenly used a Wills Point check, while Truett Mayo works at First National Bank in Wills Point. Claud McCullough, Grand Saline’s fisherman, shows a 6 lb bass and a catfish.
In prayer and meditation we release anxiety about life affairs by seeking God with all our heart. God’s substance and supply fill every need, his peace calms fear, and his love provides comfort and happiness.
The First Assembly of God Church at 200 North Houston Street plans a revival starting Sunday March 31 with Evangelist Rev and Mrs J R White from Lindale leading preaching. Evening services 730 and morning prayers 920 to 1030 Monday through Friday.
Five FHA Lovely Lasses from Grand Saline High School will wash and vacuum cars Saturday March 30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Harold Walker's Coin Car Wash on East Highway 80 and Alba Road. Proceeds benefit local FHA projects. Service costs one dollar per car.
The Morton Salt Umbrella Girl appears with a windblown short hairdo and a high waisted yellow dress on redesigned blue Morton salt labels set to roll out in March. The update aligns with the Fair Packaging Act and preserves key features like the pouring spout while introducing lavender interior and a white top.
Three men Donald Pool 31 Bobby Joe Brunson 20 and Donnie Ray Addison 25 were arrested Sunday night and jailed in Van Zandt County. They face theft over 50 charges for taking 21 radiators seven batteries and three tires and wheels from Bud Milam wrecking yard in Grand Saline with bond set at 1000 each. Mrs Roy Jackson flew to Bakersfield California after word her father W E Word suffered a severe heart attack and is in Memorial Hospital.
The Van Zandt County Democratic Executive Committee unanimously approved a resolution supporting President Lyndon B. Johnson. The text praises his handling of domestic and foreign issues and acknowledges criticism he has faced, while affirming faith in his understanding of the Vietnam conflict. Signed by L. F. Sanders, chair, and Lucille Pool, executive secretary.
A. J. Riley, longtime county auditor of Van Zandt County, was appointed county judge on March 15 to serve until January 1 1969. He succeeds Truett Mayo who resigned to become vice president of the First National Bank in Wills Point. Mrs Lucille Pool becomes county auditor, replacing Riley, with Mrs Vickie Lee Looney continuing in the auditor's office.
The court orders James Bunday to build a Canton courthouse eight by eighteen feet with a four foot floor and one door. It must be completed by December 20, 1850. Archives to be moved when finished. E C Tinnen offers a 320 acre Canton town tract patent for 50 dollars to the county upon patent receipt, six months to accept. Ames M Harrison signs as County Judge.
The 1968 Easter Seal Appeal ends Sunday April 14. Treasurer Woodrow Joslin for Van Zandt County invites contributions and services through the Easter Seal Society at Grand Saline's First National Bank. The drive supports rehabilitation programs for children and adults in Texas.
Two longtime Grand Saline Morton Salt employees announce retirement Thomas H Collins 38 years with Morton and George H Stump 35 years. Collins joined in 1920 as a carpenter and held multiple supervisory roles while Stump began in 1982 as a carpenter. They plan cattle farming travels and family time.
Grand Saline High School bands perform tonight in the elementary school auditorium starting at 7 30 p m The Beginner Band the Junior High Band and the Grand Saline Indian Band will play contest numbers plus Latin and pop selections A flute solo by Miss Ruby Duke and a brass quartet highlight the program
Licia M. Inc Dress Mfg announces a new Factory Outlet in Grand Saline at the Fire Hall Building north of the post office. The outlet opens this Saturday March 20 from 9 am to 2 pm with dresses priced at 5 10 15 dollars and up, offering savings from regular prices of 17.95 to 30.95. Sizes styles and materials are listed elsewhere in this week’s Sun.
Rev. Thomas L. Jones reports strong attendance as revival services continue at the First Methodist Church through Friday night March 29. Evangelist Rev. Harold Spann from San Augustine leads the series with Sam Fowler directing music. services are held at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. daily and the public is invited.
The fifth Sunday Singing will be held this coming Sunday at Nazarene Chapel. President Mrs. Rubye Ritchie says outstanding singers are expected to attend. Singing begins at 2 o’clock and all who enjoy good singing are invited to attend.
The Fruitvale School trustee election will be held Saturday April 6 at the school. Two trustees are to be elected. Incumbents J. C. Neubrough and Paul Gries will appear on the ballots. Judge T. N. Dean and clerks Mrs Fred Dorough and Mrs Barney Elliott will oversee the voting. polling hours are from a.m. until 7 p.m.
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