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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1955
Page
1
Fall football practice begins August 22 with a 5 30 am meeting in the field house. Coach Hightower expects about 45 boys to try out, building around five lettermen after the loss of guard Robert Bollmin to injuries.
Hightower and Harley Jones returned from a Texas High School Coaches Association coaching school in San Antonio. The North All Stars beat the South 67 53 in the All-Star basketball game, and the football game ended in a 2 25 tie. Davis Bennett played defense for the North and received an All-Star jersey and watch in pre game ceremonies.
Miss Barbara Ann Bass married Robert Aubrey Hanson in a August 5 ceremony at First Methodist Church Jefferson. Rev. L A Reavis officiated with Rev. Robert Greaves assisting. Bride wore Chantilly lace over white taffeta with a long lace skirt and veil, paired with pearls. matron of honor was Mrs. Joe Roussel.
Look Who's Now Mr and Mrs Gene Morris parent a 7 1 lb son born last Thursday at Terry De'Ware Clinic named Richard Gene. Maternal grandparents Wicker of Mims Chapel Bennie Smith and Lois Whitfield announce a birth in Grand Prairie and Jefferson lineage for a son named Mark Kane born July 27. Terry Cook's family in Shreveport welcomes a 6 lb 8 oz son named Terry Jr with grandparents Marcus Owen and J R Cook of Jefferson.
Three Marion County delegates led by Mrs. Mary Bowman and Miss Sue Cagle attended the 29th Texas Home Demonstration Association convention at the Texas Hotel in Fort Worth. Seven hundred two women from 12 counties participated in a three day event with sessions, workshops, and a Will Rogers Coliseum barbecue.
The Moore home hosted a barbecued chicken supper last Saturday honoring Miss Pat Woods and Jimmy Moore. Co hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Moore. The yard setting featured a table with brown linen, yellow and gold marigold centerpiece, and hurricane lamps. Guests included Jer ry Moore, A. J. Woods, Beth Meyer, King Liver man, Linda Moore, Geraldine Webster, Janie Singleton, M. C. Aiken, and Donald Thomas.
The late W. S. Suttons family hosted a reunion at the Daingerfield farm of R. D. McCain and wife from Dallas. Relatives from Salem North, Midland Texas, Fond du Lac Wisconsin, Sweetwater Texas and more attended. Music by Ray Sutton and horseback riding entertained guests through the afternoon.
Mrs J L Scott and Mrs George Pascal of Fort Worth were house guests in the Houst home. They attended a watermelon party on the lawn last week and joined Miss Trudie Segler for morning coffee at her Dixon Street home. Mrs Scott is Mrs Houst’s mother.
Mr and Mrs W L Dickson of Jacksonville and Mrs Dewey Clanker with two grandchildren of Hollywood visited Harold Dickson and wife. Halbert McQuinn and children Patty and Mike left Sunday for a week in Hot Springs then plan a visit to San Marcos Texas before returning home.
The school band will rehearse Monday night at 7 30 after director Jack Briggs announced plans for a fourth beginner class of about 30 to 49 members this year. Drum major Gloria Birmingham leads the group with four year majorette Betty Farmer as assistant. other majorettes Ann Warren Carolyn Smith and Barbara Holliday.
The Martha McCraw Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Friday afternoon July 29 at the home of Mrs. R D Small. Regent Mrs. Gus Loomis called the meeting to order. Clar ence Messer was changed from active to associate member. By-laws were drawn up and new committees and chairs were named for constitution week Red Cross conservation magazine radio and television transportation membership and more. A dessert course was served to listed attendees.
The clothing center requests school clothes for needy children of all ages. Mrs. Katherine Wise, the local chairman, says donations may be delivered to the clothing center at City Hall this week.
Texas forests faced 4184 fires in 1954 with 54 lightning caused blazes. The first U S mill using all southern pine pulpwood for newsprint opened near Lufkin in 1939. Join the Texas Forestry Association to aid forest preservation and public education.
The 1955 American Legion officers will be installed at the regular meeting Thursday Aug 11 at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hut. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting. All members urged to attend.
Mrs M E Edwards entertained her daughter Marion and son Tommy on their 8th birthday with a skating party at Big Oak Rink Monday night. After skating, the group returned to the Edwards home for refreshments. Guests included Farnest Meisenheimer Jeannie Boyd Paula Shaw John Billingsley Cristi Shaw Ronnie Bullard Mary Ann Thornton and Mrs H B Thornton.
Billy Bridges leads a summer revival at Hall Baptist Church starting Monday at 7 30 PM Reverend Bridges from Karnack Baptist Church will preach Music director Billy Walker of First Baptist Cleveland Texas will conduct the singing His wife will serve as pianist Evening services continue daily with a basket lunch planned at Daniels Park on Sunday August 21 Local pastor Reverend Henry Shettles promises strong preaching and a warm welcome for attendees
Mrs Mabie Ragley hosted Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock a luncheon at the Colonial complimenting Miss Pat Woods. The table featured a white cloth and pink carnations with the honoree’s place marked by her chosen silver. Guests included Janie Singleton Beth Meyer Marsha Thomas Linda Moore Mrs Wayman Moore Mrs Jerry Moore Mrs Harvey Moore Mrs A J Woods and the honoree.
Mr and Mrs Roy Nash of Shreveport and Mr and Mrs Loyd Brown with family from Mims Chapel visited their mother Mrs Hattie Nash last Saturday Mrs Farline Haddad of Karnack visited her parents Mr and Mrs Karl Peterson and family
Barbara Brent of Jefferson and Dan H Kubena of Hallettsville announce their engagement. Brent is a 1955 Jefferson High School graduate and a student at North Texas College, Denison. Kubena played basketball for Jefferson High and was editor of the annual and a cheerleader. The wedding is set for September 3 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Jefferson.
Marion County Exhibit Day on August 26 features a clothing division with entries from 4 H girls and women. Judges will score fabric suitability design texture color and workmanship. home furnishings and crafts also appear with rugs bedspreads scarves and more. Public welcome 8:30 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Sherilyn Bailey reporter
Home Demonstration women held a county picnic at the Country Club on Monday August 8 with 30 registering. Mrs. H S Morrow and Mrs. C H Storie led games and songs, Miss Sue Cagle spoke on Exhibit Day and canned goods were scored using standard cards.
Cpl. Paul E. Meyers son of Mr. and Mrs A E Meyers of Jefferson is back with Battery B 544th Airborne Field Artillery Battalion Fort Campbell Ky after completing a nine week Artillery Survey Supervision Course at Fort Sill Oklahoma The Survey School is rigid and intense and requires a high mental standard It teaches surveying exact points on artillery firing charts
Five Jefferson Lions Club members were presented with 15 year pins at last week’s luncheon. Recipients were Bob Pierce, Joe McCasland, J. H. Benefield, Leon Bass, and M. H. Bender. Lions president Ned Ford gave the pins and certificates.
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