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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1972
Page
2
The Texan paper endorses Dolph Briscoe for governor praising his farm to market road legacy with Colson Briscoe act and his ranching success. It argues the leadership role requires a trusted man able to resist lobbyists and restore honest government in Texas.
Grand Saline Riding Club president Robert Rhea Davidson asks all members to attend a regular meeting Tuesday evening May 9 at 8 00 at the rodeo arena. Plans will be made for the annual rodeo June 1 2 and 3 and the parade June 1. No riding next Tuesday and Friday nights due to painting bleachers and cleanup for the rodeo. Volunteers welcome. The club is installing metal bleachers on the west side to replace old wooden ones.
Lodena Lovett expresses gratitude for cards flowers hospital visits and kindness shown by nurses and doctors during her stay. She thanks all who offered support and well wishes.
A dated letter from readers Alf and Virginia Roberson appears in The Grand Saline Sun inviting publication of correspondence. The note outlines submission guidelines, word limit, and required signature and address for letters.
Bill Thomas thanks Alf and Virginia for the front page tribute and the chamber special edition. He expresses gratitude for the staff and asks to include his family photo in the rogues gallery. The note highlights appreciation for the newspaper’s effort and friendship.
At Ivy School Cafeteria on Tuesday night the Future Farmers of America held its annual banquet with Thomas Gipson leading invocations and the Greenhand Degree ceremony. Thirty-nine Greenhands received awards. David Crain and Mike Zachary performed musical numbers. Patti Sutton named Chapter Sweetheart.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dolph Briscoe argued that better rural income and farm prices are the immediate priority for Texas. He urged a cooperative development program linking rural and urban progress, with expanded markets, research, and fair wages for farmers and rural workers.
Calls ring at night and day as a family rushes to Prairie Creek holler to stop a feared gunman. They arrive to find Paw chasing squirrels and Maw at school, a misguided scare in a small town. The tale ends with fruitless pursuit and a lost chance at profit.
The Area VI Public Speaking Contest will be held this Saturday May 6 in Mt Pleasant. Grand Saline High School instructor Stanley Appleton provides the event details. Douglas Parker and Dwight Brimer represent Grand Saline with Parker noted as the local chapter representative.
The Farmers Home Administration approved a $223,000 loan to South Tawakoni Water Supply Corporation of Van Zandt on April 26. The funds will extend water service to rural areas including Enterprise Small Lake Edgewood Estates Board Elwood Lane Giladon Pleasant Union and Lake Tawakoni.
Local ad notes sale of rubber stamps stamp pads ink pencils sharp eners address labels and related office supplies at the Grand Saline Sun storefront.
An awards ceremony in Tyler on May 1 recognized 47 District 10 employees for service from 10 to 40 years, totaling 847.64 years. District 10 covers Anderson Cherokee Gregg Henderson Rusk Smith Van Zandt and Wood Counties. Van Zandt honorees include Clifton J Haynes 25 years Joe H Fountain 25 years Laymon L Sumner 25 years Raymond T Woodruff 20 years and Ernest W Guess 10 years.
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