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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
12
A father writes to his daughter Janelle on her 1963 graduation, urging pride, lifelong learning, and faith. He recalls her birth, the family’s love, and the role of teachers in shaping her as she embarks on life after twelve years of schooling. The letter emphasizes protection, guidance, and the hope for happiness and peace.
Rosa Ann Bailey 83 of Canton died Saturday night in a Tyler hospital after a long illness. She was mother of Forrest Bailey, Grand Saline School Board member. Funeral services were at Starr Baptist Church with Revs. Bill Lane and R. C. Dickey officiating. Interment Starr Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Jesse G. Bailey of Canton, six daughters, one brother and two sisters.
Mrs. Martha Hughes and Mrs. Mallie Dobbins of Coleman honored the family of a deceased matriarch. The tribute notes 20 grandchildren 42 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Pallbearers included E. J. Stanberry Edward Bailey J Cecil Chaney Loy Dean Stanberry Truman Fincher and Charles L. Ayers.
The Lawrence Springs Baptist Church announces its annual homecoming on Sunday June 2. Services start at 10:00 a.m. with a devotional and an 11:00 a.m. message. Lunch will be served at noon followed by an afternoon singing session.
Nealie White and Minter express gratitude to friends and loved ones for cards flowers and meals received during hospital stay and after returning home. They thank doctors and nurses for their kindness and offer blessings to all who supported them.
About 275 graduates earned bachelor’s degrees and 50 earned master’s degrees at East Texas State College in Commerce on Sunday May 26. Shirley Malone Wells of Grand Saline earned a master’s in library science. County graduates earning bachelor’s degrees were James O Bailey Van social science Jimmy Wayne Dailey Canton accounting Billy Edward Hardwick Ben Wheeler industrial education and Leslie Harvey Ross Canton mathematics.
The Shields Cemetery Association met for the first time on Sunday May 26 with a program to a appreciative audience. Elmer Monk of Grand Saline was elected president and Andrew Grist secretary. Contributions to the cemetery fund totaled 145 dollars, with further donations welcome via officers or at the First National Bank in Grand Saline.
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