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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1955
Page
5
The article details slave made bricks and timber work on a historic plantation home shown during the Pilgrimage after long preservation. It notes restoration costs once reached 320,900 funded by former owner Somme years ago and mentions original doors, chandeliers, and protected status by the Department of the Interior.
Mr and Mrs Hoy Nash of Shreveport and Mrs Nash s sister Vive Jeff Coleman of Marshall Mee Hattie Nash and Tommy Nash visited Mr and Mrs Loyd Iown and family in Mims Chapel Sciey during the latest social rounds. local folks note friendly greetings and kinship ties across towns.
The quarterly Y W A meeting of the Sofia Lake Association was held at First Baptist Church Sunday at 2 p.m. District president Pat Whitehurst of Gladewater led. Marie Covington spoke on missionary work in Anchorage Alaska. W A counselors Myre George Lester and Mrs Arlen Genefield led activities with attendees from Central Baptist and Gladewater churches.
The Jefferson section of Texas Pathfinders led the April 17 parade at Southwestern Junior College in Keene Texas with 24 Pathfinders and six staff in full uniform. Awards ended the event with Jefferson earning two awards and one honorable mention for members Mra Bob Crone Jim Crane and Ted Collings. The group performed demonstrations including a washing display while Ft Worth San Antonio and other sections joined in marching and drill at the Keene event.
Pinky Wilson Jon Gatlin Frances Stallcup Sue Cagle Wi ma Ruth Waller Evelyn McDon ald and Marilyn Grubbs are listed among the Y W A members with a president named in the report. The brief notes a youth group gathering and names several participants.
The Excelsior Hotel in Jefferson is restored to its former grandeur under Mr. Fenville Peters. The venue displays Persian rugs, French provincial pieces, crystal chandeliers, and a large silver collection. French commodes with 12 foot mirrors and a marble mantle anchor a living room opening to a garden patio. It will be open during the Historical Pilgrimage.
Personal note records Mrs Rena Jeynes and Mrs Lucille McLeod of Fort Worth spending Monday night and Tuesday with Mrs Anna Clinkscales and Mr and Mrs Dewey Carroll. Arlington couple BE G Rosemond are parents of a 10 oz daughter born April 1. Grandmother is Mrs Lillie Hartzo, former Jefferson resident. Mrs Ruth Johnson and daughter Margaret of Avinger visited Mrs Anna Lake O'Brien and Miss Glayland Tuesday night.
Livestock producers warned today against careless handling of poisonous materials from modern farming. Authorities report rising chemical poisoning losses, with greater risks on well managed farms due to increased pesticide use. Store nitrogen fertilizers away from animals and discard old paint containers and batteries to avoid lead poisoning. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to save affected animals and prevent spread.
The AVMA reports figures showing distemper and hepatitis cause most dog losses. A combined vaccine against both diseases shows active immunity possibly for life. Field tests show no new cases in test areas, but further testing is needed before widespread use. Also notes Mr and Mrs M T Speer visited Mrs Henderson in Shreveport on Tuesday.
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