Members Local Coaching Staff At San Antonio
Bulldogs coaches Wright High Tower and Harley Jones left Sunday to attend the 23rd annual coaching school in San Antonio. Accompanying them was Davis Bennett who will play in the all star game Friday night. Sessions cover football basketball track and other sports. The school runs Monday through Friday under top college grid instructors Bud Wilkinson of Oklahoma and George Sauer of Baylor. The Texas high school coaches association boasts over two thousand members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulldog
Wight Hightower
Harley Jones
San Antonio
Davis Bennett
Bud Wilkinson
University of Oklahoma
George Sauer
Baylor
Texas High School Coaches Association
George Kemper Wesley Smith Join Navy
Navy recruit notice from Chief Bill Ingram reports two Jefferson youths Wesley Smith and George Kemper joined the Navy August 2 from Dallas arriving in San Diego for training. Both attended Jefferson schools. parents listed on Rt. 2 and Rt. 1, Jefferson. One or both may later attend a Navy Trade School of their choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Bill Ingram
Jefferson
Dallas
San Diego
California
Naval Training
Sherry Kindred Model In Dress Revue
Sherry Kindred of Marion County wins the 4-H District Dress Revue and competes among 10 county winners, with four selected for the State Revue in Dallas. She wears a four gore sheath skirt dress with a self material belt, black patent heels and purse, avocado jewelry, and a coordinating scarf. The costume jewelry is interchangeable and gloves match the jewelry color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Kindred
Marion County
Gilmer
Dallas
Sherry
State Vet to Test Cattle for TB in Marion County
Louis E. Seay, veterinarian for the State Livestock Sanitary Commission, will be in Marion County on August 8 to test cattle for tuberculosis. Service is free of charge. Cattlemen should leave their names at Weldon Morris, county agent’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis E. Seay
State Livestock Sanitary Commission
Marion County
Weldon Morris
Methodist Youth Fellowship Camp at Lakeview near Palestine
A Methodist group attends the Fellowship Camp at Lakeview near Palestine Texas from August 8 to 13. Senior youth include Arthur Bower James Hugh Gamble James Kelsey Leon Moody Harold Smith Travis Summerlin Jerry Williams Jerry Ann Hayes Marilyn Morris. Intermediate youth include Jerry Gamble David Warren Rita Beauchamp Pamala McCasland Sarahn Meisenheimer. Juniors are Tommy Tucker and Ann Gamble. Mrs J C Gamble is adult counsellor for intermediate camp and Robert Greaves is junior camp instructor and counsellor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Lakeview
Palestine
Texas
Arthur Bower
James ‘Hugh Gamble
James Kelsey
Leon Moody
Harold Smith
Travis Summerlin
Jerry Williams
Jerry Ann Hayes
Marilyn Morris
Jerry Gamble
David Warren
Rita Beauchamp
Pamala McCasland
Sarahn Meisenheimer
Tommy Tucker
Ann Gamble
J. C. Gamble
Robert Greaves
Linda Moore Wins 1955 Marion Cass Soil Queen Title
Miss Linda Moore, 15, Jefferson High student and daughter of Harvey and Mrs. Moore, won the 1955 Marion Cass Soil Conservation District Queen title at Linden High School field among 34 entrants. She wore a gray cotton outfit and white blouse, will appear on KCMC TV, and received a $100 defense bond. the court and other finalists earned smaller bonds and keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Moore
Jefferson High School
Linden High School
Kcmc-Tv
Moore
Marion
Cass
Marion-Cass Soil Conservation District
Rebecca Glover
Linden
Nita Hearton
Hughes Springs
Kay Sheppard
Atlanta
Carol AnnaUinley
Nazarene Group At Camp In Scottsville
The Rev. C. B. White, Jerry Lee, Larry Murrell and Glenda Murrell attend the Nazarene Young Peoples Camp at Scottsville and expect to return home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Group
Scottsville
Rev
C. B. White
Jerry Lee
Larry Murrell
Glenda Murrell
Nazarene Young Peoples Camp
Twirling School Attendees Learn At Nacogdoches College
Betty Farmer, Carolyn Smith, Marolyn Smith, and Barbara Holliday attend an advanced twirling school this week at Stephen F. Austin College in Nacogdoches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Farmer
Carolyn and
Marolyn Smith
Barbara Holliday
Nacogloches
Stephen F. Austin College
Personal visits across states connect families this week
Mr. and Mrs. Garland Mills of Benoit Mississippi visited Mr. and Mrs. J. McDonald on Tuesday. Mrs. Guy L. Williams of Oil City Louisiana visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Bennett on Tuesday.
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Garland Mills
Benoit
Miss
Mrs. J
McDonald
Guy L. Williams
Oil City
T. J. Bennett
Look Who's New Malcham Scott Born to Dr and Mrs McNutt
Dr and Mrs W S McNutt Jr of Pasadena California welcomed a son born July 29 named Malcham Scott. Grandmother Mrs W S McNutt of Jefferson left for California to visit and help start his life.
Wad Game Termed Most Successful Sporting Event
The Wad game at the Little League field Monday night drew big crowds as the Wads rallied for 9 home runs in a three inning contest. The Tightwads won 7-0 in a lively display by Little League dads and workers. Fans demanded a retake, with organizers planning annual repeats and praising neighborly fellowship.
Bride-Elect Honored at Marshall Breakfast
Miss Pat Woods, bride-elect of Jimmy Moore, was honored at a Monday morning breakfast hosted by Mrs. Leon Baas and Miss Barbara Bass at the Spinning Wheel in Marshall. A white linen table with pink astor arrangement marked the honoree’s seat, while guests included Marcia Thomas Linda Moore Dorothy Bennett Janie Singleton La Beth Bogue and Mrs A J Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Woods
Jimmy Moore
Leon Baas
Barbara Bass
Marshall
Astors
Marcia Thomas
Linda Moore
Dorothy Bennett
Janie Singleton
la Beth Bogue
A. J. Woods
Dan Lester Featured in August East Texas Magazine
Jefferson business leader Dan Lester appears in the August issue of East Texas magazine the chamber of commerce publication. His photo graces the Watchman on the Tower page written by Charles F Hawn as Lester begins a term as a regional chamber director through 1958 with Athens as its president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Dan Lester
East Texas Magazine
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Lester
Charles F. Hawn
Athens
East Texas Chamber
J V Daniel Dies at Loydada Texas Banker and Rancher
Funeral services were held in Loydada Texas Friday for J V Daniel a retired banker and Floyd County rancher who died Wednesday last week. He was brother of the late R O Daniel of Jefferson. He leaves a wife two children and three sisters.
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Loydada
Texas
J. V. Daniel
Floyd County
R. O. Daniel
Jefferson
Missionary Worker Millie Wilkinson Dies at 75
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Millie E Wilkinson a retired Baptist missionary who spent nearly five decades serving African American communities in Jefferson and Marion Counties. She is survived by several children.
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Millie E. Wilkinson
Jefferson
Marion County
Rainfall and Storms Challenge City Services
July rainfall reached 2.99 inches with August totals at 2.55 inches by mid afternoon Wednesday. Winds on Monday and Tuesday disrupted telephone lines and toppled tree limbs. A TV antenna was blown down and drains overflowed, keeping city crews busy. The excess rain eased last week’s heat.
Methodist W S C S in Meet Monday
The Methodist W S C S met August 1 in the church for the yearbook program and regular business. Leader Mrs. Will Mosely presented Settlements A Vision of Better Life, assisted by Mrs. Gordon Brooks on Great Figures in the beginning of the Settlement Movements. Mrs. S S Minor spoke on Settlement Idea Christian in Principal and Democratic in Action. Mrs. W S Terry reported on the Methodist Home for Girls in Lexington, Kentucky. A special Josie Starnes zone meeting at Lone Star was announced for August 8. After adjournment, Mrs. Mosely served ice cream and cake to attendees.
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Methodist
W. S. Co. US
Will Mosely
Gordon Brooks
S. S. Minor
W. S. Terry
Methodist Home For Girls
Lexington
Kentucky
Terry
Josie Starnes
Lone Star
S. Minor
H. McCoy
H. D. Watson
Jeff Rogers
P. L. Bass
A. E. Walker
Marvy Bowman
W M A Meets At First Baptist Church
The regular monthly meeting of the W M A at First Baptist Church opened with a hymn led by Mrs. Allen Benefield. Presiding was Mrs. J F McDonald with reports from all circles and a vote to contribute 25 dollars toward nursery air conditioning.
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W M.A
First Baptist Church
Allen Benefield
John ‘Markos
Olive Thompson
J. F. McDonald
W.M.A
Earl Day
Edwin Johnson
Harold Clark
J. R Cornelius
John Markos
Mary E. Roberts
George Lester
J. R. Smith
Maude Rich
C. E. Hawkins
A. A. Beal
Horace Wallace
C. O. Purdy
L. M. Wolaver
Bennie R. Wood Promoted to Staff Sergeant in Okinawa
Bennie R. Wood, with the 16th F.T. 8. in Okinawa for fourteen months, has been promoted to staff sergeant. The announcement was received here last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie R. Wood
F.T. 8
Okinawa
Sheriff Attends Special Investigation Classes
Sheriff Luke Walker has been attending special police investigation classes at A. and M. and will return home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Walker
A. and
New Temporary Cafeteria Planned as Jefferson Opens
Jefferson school prepares for opening with a new 24 by 56 foot temporary cafeteria behind the band hall built by Charles Hampton. New faculty additions include Jack Briggs band director Mo celle Coleman and Riley Esterbrook plus Mrs J M Greeney teaching third grade. Enrollment expected to rise. librarian vacancy remains.
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Jefferson School
Jack ‘Briggs
Mozelle Coleman
Riley Esterbrook
J. M. Greeney
E. M. Smith
Charles Hampton
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J. D. Woods
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Robert Duncan
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Hubert Oney
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Floyd Hall
Tony Whitfield
Bridgey Ballone
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