Tolleson Family Reunion Held August 2 at Bivins
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wayne Tolleson of Longview and Mr. and Mrs. Olen Tolleson of Jefferson joined 85 Tolleson relatives for the annual reunion at Bivins on Sunday August 2. A noontime picnic lunch, business meeting led by Olen Tolleson, minutes read by Mrs. Eula Jenkins, history summary by Mrs. Rosser Tolleson, and election of new officers. Ross Tolleson named chairman with Mrs. Jenkins reelected secretary. Next year’s reunion set for the first Sunday in August 1970 at the Henderson Community Center. Entertainment included singing conversation and snapshots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Wayne Tolleson
Longview
Olen Tolleson
Jefferson
Tolleson
Bivins
Eula Jenkins
Rosser Tolleson
Promotion of Sgt Major W G Wilson in Vietnam ceremony
William G. Wilson son of Mr and Mrs J L Wilson of Jefferson was promoted to Command Sergeant Major in a ceremony led by Colonel Ingall N Simmons of the Army Environmental Hygiene Agency. He serves in Vietnam with 21 years in the army. his wife and daughter live in Austin, and his daughter will enter the University of Texas this fall. A hoax telephone warning about military status is included, advising that the Army notifies kin by in person delivery or official correspondence, not by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Wilson
J. L. Wilson
Jefferson
Ingall N. Simmons
Army Environmental Hygiene Agency
Major Wilson
Vietnam
Army
Austin
Major Williams
Wilson
Department of the Army
Western Union
Lake O The Pines Fishing News Highlights Local Dock Catches
Amigo's Dock reports bream and bass weighing 3 to 5 lbs this week with Captain Jess Green and crew. Hamp's Ramp notes slower fishing due to heat but steady bream bass and crappie. Wicker's Camp cites 9 men catching 100 red ear bream plus bass and catfish. VA notes veterans compensation eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMIGO
Jess Green
Jimmy Webb
Earl Bradley
Rozer Green
Jessie Lee Green
HAMP
Mears
Wicker
Laurah Braddock
J,c Junior
Wood County
Clifford Sheen
Shreveport
Fonshee
Winnsboro
Deadline Aug 16 for antibiotic refund claims in Texas
Texas Attorney General warns August 16 1969 is the final date to mail refund claims for overcharges on broad spectrum antibiotics from 1954 to 1966. The $100 million settlement covers drugs including Aureomycin Tetracycin Achromycin Mystec lin Panalba Panmycin Poly cycline Steclin Tetracyn and Tetrex. Claims kits are available at county clerks offices and forms are widely printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford C. Martin
Texas
Martin
U.S. District Court
New York
Rev Bill Beckham Speaks at Jefferson Rotary Meet
Members of the Jefferson Rotary Club met at noon on Wednesday August 6 at the Jefferson Hotel with J R Cornelius presiding. Rev Bill Beckham discussed four core rules for happiness and shared guidance from the New Testament about loving one another. Out of town guests included attendees from Marshall and Longview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Rotary Club
Jefferson Hotel
J. R. Cornelius
Charles Hammond
Bill Beckham
First Baptist Church
Beckham
Jesus
Marshall
Longview
Area State Parks Get New Facilities
Texas Parks and Wildlife reports new amenities at state parks across the region. Atlanta State Recreation Park near Cass County adds a restroom with showers eight trailer sites and multiple campsites. Daingerfield nearby adds a restroom and numerous campsite upgrades. Jefferson area park lists ten trailer sites and eighteen campsites. A Dallas visit notes Mrs. Charlie Grubbs and Miss Brenda Grubbs meeting fiance Sgt. Travis R. Greer Jr. at Love Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Atlanta
Cass County
Marshall
Harrison County
Daingerfield State Recreation Park
Daingerfield
Morris County
Dallas
Charlie Grubbs
Brenda Grubbs
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Hayes
W. G. Wilson
W.G. Wilson
Red Barn
Ferrell Bridge Dam
Lake O’ the Pines
Ennis
Lida Oney
Lester Langston
E. Broadway
Fishing
United States District Court
P.O
Bronx
Rotary Meet
Gordon Albert
Perry Woods Hardware
Ingram
Res
General Electric
Swepco Electric
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