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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1955
Page
1
The 10 o clock parade opening of the Pilgrimage will trace Jefferson from Caddo Indians through ox wagon caravans to an era of Queen Mab carnival, early 1900s autos, and modern culture. East Texas Baptist College and Ferrells Bridge group symbolize later growth as the parade winds from the school to Market Austin Polk and Broadway.
The Jocai Polo immunization program is revised to two injections over two weeks with a booster at seven months, under Salk guidance and Polio Foundation leadership. Vaccine for the first two inoculations is free, booster funding undecided, local doctors to administer on a county schedule.
The Afternoon Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at president Mrs. W. S. Perry's home on April 18 for a study titled Christianity and Wealth. Mrs. P. L. Bass led the closing prayer. The next meeting will be at the church house.
J William Ball of Dallas visited the home of Mr and Mrs R D Small last week. Mr and Mrs Dewey Carrol attended the Harrison County Singing Convention on Sunday.
The edition focuses on pilgrimage events and homes on the tours. It recalls Jefferson history from The Jimplecute Story to The Diamond Bessie Murder Trial and The Golden Age, told across seven articles in the Simplecute series by Col Curtis DeWare for the Jefferson Historical Society. Pilgrimage activity details appear in Pilgrimage Notes with headquarters at the Legion Hall.
Window displays will be judged at 2 pm Friday by three out of towners. Garden club prizes total 44.70 for the best three displays, with 25.00, 10.00 and 5.00 for first through third. Pilgrimage hostess awards 15.00 and 10.00 for most unique costume. Chamber of Commerce adds 50.00 for top three entries with 25.00, 14.00 and 10.00 for first through third.
Davis Bennett a two time tackle signed a letter of intent with Texas Christian University. Bennett signed Friday as head coach Abe Martin visited. He held offers from TCU Texas Texas A M and Baylor and starred on both lines earning all district honors three years and leading the loop in scoring in 1958.
Mr and Mrs D W Bramlett announce the birth of a daughter Teressa Ann at Kahn Memorial Hospital on April 12 weighing 10 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe Sisson and Mr and Mrs F A Bramlett of Jefferson. Shared by Jana.
Mrs Faun Shaw will present her music pupils in a piano recital at the High School Auditorium on April 28 at 8 oclock p m The public is cordially invited to attend.
James Hugh Gamble will appear on TV on Tuesday, April 26, at 4 o clock p m over Channel 32 Longview Station KTV EF as a guest with his Marionette Show for the Ranger Round-up. He and his brother Jerry will then perform at a Pinewood Park talent show in Longview for a school benefit program.
Mrs. Dan Lester Pilgrimage chairman says abundant tickets remain for the Diamond Bessie Murder Trial show and are on sale at City Drug for Friday and Saturday. Thursday night press rehearsal has no advance tickets. seats may be bought at the door. Local residents are urged to attend Thursday if possible as the Thursday show opens to the public.
The Jefferson Bulldogs beat the Daingerfield Tigers 19 2 to cap the first round of District 16-B baseball with a 3 1 record. Right hander Sonny Smith allowed four hits and struck out 12 as Jefferson opened with two big four run innings. Both teams had eight errors. Jefferson totaled nine hits led by two doubles off Tom White.
The Friday Sewing Club met at Mrs S S Minor's home on April 15 with Mrs P Boss assisting. Also present were Mrs J M DeWare, Mrs P M Bower, Mrs A S Laird, Mrs L Simpson, Mrs J E Townley and guest Miss Ney Stallcup. The club will not meet this week.
Unofficial county results show a 43 vote margin in favor of the stock law for cattle in Maries County with Prop No 1 passing 564 to 521 and Prop No 2 for horses and mules tallying 574 to 509 after canvass. Officials note the petition received 156 signatures from freeholders.
Mrs Mary Carlson aged 81 owns Carlson Cottage where 90 year old furnishings remain. items include rosewood furniture, prints, wax figurines, candlesticks, old glass, a half tester bed, marble top dressers with gilded carving and matching tables all kept in the family since introduction from New Orleans by steamboat.
The Rev. C B White invites Pilgrimage visitors to Nazarene Church Sunday for a special preaching service and singing. After the service an old fashioned dinner on the ground will be held with members bringing a basket lunch.
Marion Cass Soil Conservation District Supervisors urge attendance at two 7:30 pm meetings in Linden at the Cass County Courthouse The Thursday April 21 program features the film Return to Eden about Soil Conservation The Monday April 25 program presents a film on raising SE SAME Bring a guest to each event
A Dallas delegation of about fifty persons is expected to arrive here Sunday morning by special railroad car to attend the Pilgrimage. The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce will furnish transportation to and from the depot. The Dallas group will be here only one day.
The Texas in Review will feature Jefferson scenes filmed last weekend over KCMC Texarkana on Monday May 16 and again over the Tyler Station in the same evening. The parade Saturday will also be filmed for the TV program.
The Junior-Senior Banquet with a School Days theme drew 110 attendees at the Legion Hall last Friday. Emcees Nancy Carter and Arthur Wharton led, with Superintendent EB M Smith giving the invocation. The program featured seniors’ biographies, musical numbers by the Tunnorettes and student groups, and dancing after dinner.
The 1933 Study club held its annual silver tea Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30 at the American Legion home with about seventy five guests attending. Iris pansies and other spring flowers decorated the room. Punch was served by Mrs Creighton Smith and Mrs George H Call. Social committee members assisted. Mausaie music provided by Mrs Raymond Shaw and Mrs Donald Thomas and the Rhythm Ramblers.
Thirty eight members of the North Texas Regional Horseless Carriage Club of America will take part in the Pilgrimage parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. The group also hosts an entertaining contest in front of the Gould Car at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 24 as part of Pilgrimage activities, featuring Dallas couple Mr and Mrs Sam Hodgson in their 1920 Stutz Roadster.
The ladies auxiliary of the Pentecostal Church honored two members with a birthday shower during a Tuesday meeting. Mrs. A. W. Williams and Mrs. W. H. Hampton received gifts from fellow members.
Personal notes report Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Foster and Dolphis Foster of Ida Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Suber visiting L. T. Hale for Sunday dinner. Mrs. Grady Cotley of Longview visited her sister Mrs. W. HL Wells and family on Monday.
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