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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1968
Page
2
The Sun clarifies a published letter about a steer sale at Van Zandt County Fair won by Mire Carolyn Jones son, disputes the implication merchants avoid funding local events, and thanks Jones for urging town involvement while noting readers should speak out when issues arise.
A reader letter from Ed Doolittle and locals at the gantry store discuss national issues. They mock foreign policy debates about China and American political parties, criticize television networks, and joke about recognizing problems. The piece ends with Ed noting the first time he recognizes the Democrat Party, while noting Red China and the Communist Party.
Sunday services at Corinth drew a large crowd with Rev and Mrs Miller and daughters home from vacation visiting in Arkansas and Kansas. Nearby families and friends, including Bascom Lovett, Millie Post, James Post, and many others, shared visits, birthdays, and weekend gatherings across Grand Saline Tyler and Dallas area locations.
September 9 to 13 1968 school meals feature chicken fried steak or meat balls and spaghetti or liver with barbecued wieners and vegetables. Each day includes sides such as rolls butter bread or toast, desserts or milk, and a choice of chocolate or white milk.
A fragmented notice lists staff roles including managing editor and secretary bookkeeper with rates of 4.00 and 5.00 for subscriptions, mentions Grand Saline and Van Zandt County, notes sales tax and post office filing, and reserves right to reject submissions.
A short note describes a biweekly hearing text service offered for Saline residents, usable at home or in an office. The message emphasizes accessibility and regular scheduling, inviting inquiries for details and setup.
The family of Kathern Edwards Mele expresses heartfelt thanks for the care and kindness received at the hospital during Kathern Edwards Mele’s final hours. They thank staff, Doctor Marsh, friends, and those who offered prayers, food, sympathy, and support. They publish this public message to convey deep appreciation.
Myra Kennedy writes from a Motilone camp across the river from Cucuta, describing hut life, rain leaks repaired with palm leaves, nightly monkey meat aroma, and cooking in a communal hut. She notes banana surroundings, Venezuela trading, desire for garden tools, lime trees, and hopes for a fan ice box to beat the heat.
A Tyler Social Security Q and A outlines widow and children benefits based on earnings, retirement benefit adjustments from post-application income, Medicare eligibility with private plans, and widow benefits start age. It advises visiting the local office three months before age 60 and to bring marriage and birth records. It lists P O Box 3427 Tyler Texas 75701 for inquiries.
The market is weaker on most cattle values with shipments to Kansas buyers including 10 butcher and 11 packer buyers. Prices cover butcher calves 24 26 dollars, cows 16 19, canners 12 16, stocker calves 23 26, stocker heifer calves 22 28, stocker yearlings 22 27, stocker cows 19 10.50, heavies and lights, sows 16. Feeder figures reflect varied demand across classes.
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