Forty Community Leaders Push Northeast Texas Industrial Council
Forty Northeast Texas leaders approve formation of the Northeast Texas Industrial Development Council in Kilgore Texas. Speakers urge coordinated efforts to create local jobs, keep youth at home, and attract new payrolls with better schools water and shipping access.
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Texas
Northeast Texas Industrial Development Council
Kilgore
Hyman Hurwitz
Empire of
Northeast Texas
East Texas Game Commission Organized Meets Monday
East Texas Game Commission organized with Howard Carney as the new commissioner. The first meeting is set for Monday night December 5 at 7 30 at the Hotel Marshall in Marshall to introduce Carney to area sportsmen. Speakers include Dan Lay quail expert Texas Fish and Game Marion Toole fish expert Texas Fish and Game and Howard Dugan State Fish and Game Department.
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East Texas Game Commission
Howard Carney
Marshall
Mr. Carney
Dan Lay
Texas Fish and Game
Marion Toole
Howard ‘Dugan
State Fish and Game Department
Jefferson
Newborns Parade Through Local Clinics In Cass County Region
Mr and Mrs Paul Hamilton welcome Alicia Ann a 7 lb baby born November 14 at Terry DeWare Clinic Grandparents include Mr and Mrs T A Pruitt and Mr and Mrs Willie Hamilton of Cass County Royse Stewart and family announce a 6 lb 9 oz son David Royse born November 22 at Bucey Glenn Clinic Linden Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Colquett Stewart and Mrs W B Kennon Phillip Baker Rt 2 reports a 5 lb 10 oz daughter Lorene born November 25 at Terry DeWare Clinic M C Proctor and spouse greet an 8 lb 2 oz son Fred Allen born November 25 at Terry DeWare Clinic Navy born David Thomas listed as baby son of Guy L Williams Oil City Louisiana also cited Maternals include Mrs Bennett paternal grandfather W T Williams of Oil City A P Miller and Mrs Miller Atlanta announce a baby daughter Margaret Adeline born in Atlanta weeks ago former Jefferson residents their note closes the birth roundup.
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Paul Hamilton
Terry DeWare Clinic
Alicia Ann
T. A. Pruitt
Willie Hamilton
Cass County
Royse Stewart
Bucey-Glenn Clinic
Linden
David Royse
Colquett Stewart
W. B. Kennon
Phillip Baker
Rt. 2
Terry-De- Ware Clinic
Lorene
M. C. Proctor
Fred Allen
Guy L. Williams
Oil City
David Thomas
Navy
Kahn Memorial Hospital
Marshall
T. J. Bennett Sr
Jefferson
W. T. Williams
A. P. Miller
Atlanta
Margaret Adeline
Millers
Advent Counsel In Christ Episcopal Church
The Rev Lawton Riley rector of Christ Episcopal Church will offer spiritual counsel on Saturdays during Advent from four to five pm with other times by appointment. He explains Advent prepares for Christmas and marks Christ's first coming and the expectation of a second coming in majesty.
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Lawton Riley
Christ Episcopal Church
Duck Stew Held For Baptist Class
On Friday evening November 25 the Young Married People's Class of the First Baptist Church held a duck stew in the church dining room. Mr and Mrs Ray Ormes supplied the ducks. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harold Dickson Mr and Mrs Dow ell Sterrett Mr and Mrs Pete Duck Mr and Mrs Thomas Sellers Mr and Mrs Ray Ormes Mrs Robert Sterrett Bro and Mrs Edwin Johnson teacher Loyd Grubbs department superintendent Mrs Allen Benefield.
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First Baptist Church
Ray Ormes
Harold Dickson
Dowell Sterrett
Pete Duck
Thomas Sellers
Robert Sterrett
Edwin Johnson
Loyd Grubbs
Allen Benefield
Congressman Patman Visits Jefferson Tuesday Afternoon
Congressman Wright Patman visited Jefferson Tuesday afternoon. Bill Myers escorted him to see new highways and residential districts, plus a tour of the Ferrell's Dam site. The pair stopped briefly at the Jimplecote and the Post Office.
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Wright Patman
Jefferson
Bill Myers
Mr. Patman
Ferrell's Dam
Jimplecote
Lettermen for 1955 Football Season Told
The upcoming practice will feature more returning players than the 1955 Bulldog squad. Coach Hightower announced awards for lettermen across seniors, juniors, sophomores, and reserves with exact games played tallies for each. Notable returnees include Clayton Keith, Glen Webster, Jackie Briggs, and Wendell Me Neely among others.
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Bulldog
Jefferson
Hightower
Clayton Keith
Glen Webster
Jackie Briggs
Arthur Wharton
P. G. Hileman
Phoney Harrell
James McDonald
Bennie Cooner
James Tolleson
David Henderson
Wendell Me ‘Neely
Jerry Lee
George Wolaver
Tommy Smith
Tommy Tinsley
Arthur Gordon
Mike Walters
Harry George
Perry Carter
Billy Whatley
Kent Oney
Harold Smith
Tommy Hicks
Raymond Duncan
Byron Waldrup
Riley Sadtleben
Billy Montgomery
Terry Harp
Carroll Humphrey
Mike Starkey
Bennie Hamm
Larry Tamm
Marion Deer To Buckner s Orphans Home
Bill Belore the state game warden for Marion County received a letter of appreciation from Buckner s Orphans Home for a deer sent from the area The deer was hit and killed by a car Oscar Derrick witnessed the accident and delivered the deer to Belote Others who helped were M K Knight who dressed the meat and R C Nichols who transported it Belote notes the East Texas Wildlife Association request for quail wings and has envelopes for mailing the wings available upon request
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Bill Belore
Marion County
Bueckner
Oscar Derrick
Mr. Belote
M. K. Knight
R. C. Nichols
East Texas Wildlife Association
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Hayride and Wiener Roast for Church Teens
The Churches of Christ youth group in Marshall and Jefferson held a hayride and wiener roast at Caddo State Park in Karnack last Friday night. Attendees included Jerry Elliott Betty Bollman Roderick Oglesby Mary Leming Charles Irvin Alma Hughes Bobby Soloman Jo Ann McLandon Elwyn Steelman Richard Lewis Tourke James Trentham Pat Day Wanda Montgomery Ann Wiseman Joe Wiseman Kenneth Gordon Mr and Mrs Lawrence Waggoner and children Peggy Stallcup Mae John Johnson and C. J. Gordon.
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Churches of Christ
Marshall and
Jefferson
Caddo State Park
Karnack
Jerry Elliott
Betty Bollman
Roderick Oglesby
Dallas
Mary Leming
Charles Irvin
Fort Worth
Alma Hughes
Bobby Soloman
Jo Ann McLandon
Elwyn Steelman
Richard Lewis Tourke
James Trentham
Pat Day
Wanda Montgomery
Ann Wiseman
Joe Wiseman
Kenneth Gordon
Men's Club Supper Set For Next Tuesday Night
The Men’s Club announces its regular supper meeting for Tuesday night December 6 at 7 30 in the parish house. T J Taylor III vice president for programs will present an interesting program for the evening.
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Lawton Riley
Christ Episcopal Church
T. J. Taylor
Ill
Trinity Methodist to Hear Rev Yates Sunday
The Rev Yates of Texarkana will preach at Trinity Methodist Church Sunday evening December 4 at 6 30. The Rev Mr Yates has spoken here on previous occasions. The public is cordially invited.
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Yates
Texarkana
Trinity Methodist Church
Lions Club lightbulb sale funds Jefferson pool repairs
Receipts from a Thursday night lightbulb sale by the Lions Club will fund Jefferson Swimming Pool repairs and a new filter system. The package sells for $2 and includes four 60 watt, two 75 watt, and four 100 watt bulbs. volunteers will call on residents to take orders.
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Lions Club
Jefferson
Lions
Christmas Lights Brighten Downtown Jefferson
Jefferson brightened for the holidays as Christmas lights and silver tinsel were hung across the downtown district. Most stores showcased decorated windows and special counters for holiday merchandise.
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Jefferson
Gloria Hampton Hosts Miniheca Group Thanksgiving Party
The Miniheca Campfire group held a Thanksgiving party last Wednesday at Gloria Hampton’s home. Hostess Gloria Hampton was assisted by her mother Mrs. Bunt Hampton and served refreshments to Dianne Mathis, Patty McQuinn, Anne Gamble, Norman Purdy, Barbara Clark, Ruth Mowrey, Lottie Jo Wicker, Gloria Whatley, and group leader Mrs. Dowell Sterrett. Reporter Dianne Mathis.
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Gloria Hampton
Bunt Hampton
Dianne Mathis
Patty McQuinn
Anne Gamble
Norman Purdy
Barbara Clark
Ruth Mowrey
Gloria Whatley
Lottie Jo Wicker
Dowell Sterrett
Band Director Injured in Thanksgiving Car Crash
Jack Briggs, Jefferson Band Director, was hospitalized with a leg injury after a Marshall crash during the Thanksgiving holidays. He was treated at Kahn Memorial Hospital and released on Tuesday, returning for late afternoon band practice Wednesday.
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Jack Briggs
Jefferson
Marshall
Kahn Memorial Hospital
Hunter Bags Six Pointer on Moseley Place
Ray Edwin Shaw reportedly bagged a six point deer on the L. P. Moseley place during the five day season. Local hunters noted one of the group was not recognized in last week’s report.
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Ray Edwin Shaw
Ray Edwin
L. P. Moseley
Beals and Wilsons Share Thanksgiving in Liberty
Mr and Mrs Archie Beal and family joined their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Albert Wilson for Thanksgiving in the Liberty community highlighting family gathering and shared holiday meals.
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Archie Beal
Albert Wilson
Liberty
Soda Lake Baptist To Meet Tuesday At Fairview Church
Three hundred Baptists are expected for the Soda Lake Association workers conference to be held Tuesday night December 6 at Fairview Baptist Church in Marshall. Rev. A C Lawton will lead the “M night” program with Dr. Leon Rambin as speaker. The association executive board from 29 churches in Harrison and Marion Counties will meet at 6 30 p m before the 7 30 p m program hosted by Rev C H Hoover.
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Ono
Soda Lake Association
Fairview Baptist Church
Marshall
A. C. Lawton
First Baptist Church of
Leon Rambin
Ridgecrest
North Carolina
Harrison and
Marion Counties
C. H. Hoover
Miss Jo Ann Blain Honored At Tea In Atlanta
Miss Jo Ann Blain received honors at a seated tea in Atlanta on Friday afternoon. Hostess Miss Robin Richey and her mother Mrs Verde Richey organized the event with a oriental themed decor and floral arrangements. The celebration noted Miss Blain will wed Ray Hengst on December 10 with Miss Richey as maid of honor.
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Jo Ann Blain
Atlanta
Robin Richey
Verde Richey
Miss Richey
Miss Blain
Ray Hengst
Richey
Patsy Mays
Suzanne Hunter
Ray Liverman
Chesk Cha Ma Group Chooses Gifts For Mothers
The Chesk Cha Ma Campfire girls met Tuesday afternoon to plan handmade gifts for their mothers at Christmas. Refreshments were served to Melissa Benefield, Brenda Suber, Jane Farr, Carolyn Coleman, Juanita Connor, Lela Henderson, Carole Knight and Betty Stone.
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Melissa Benefield
Brenda Suber
Jane Farr
Carolyn Coleman
Juanita Connor
Lela Henderson
Carole Knight
Betty Stone
Funeral Services Held Tuesday For Kenneth Henderson
Funeral services for ATA Kenneth Dale Henderson were held at First Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Henderson, born June 14, 1934 in Jefferson, died November 23 in a Navy hospital in California after a brief illness. Survivors include his widow Wilma Henderson Imperial Beach California his parents Mr and Mrs J B Henderson a sister Mrs Harold Cox two brothers David and Billy Bun Henderson and numerous relatives. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery with Haggard in charge of arrangements.
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First Baptist Church
Ata Kenneth Dale Henderson
Navy
California
Edwin Johnson
Robert Greaves
First Methodist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Haggard
Henderson
Jefferson
Jefferson High School
Wilma Henderson
Imperial Beach
Calif
J.B. Henderson
Harold Cox
David
Billy Bun Henderson
N. B. Henderson
C. V. Terry
Quitman
Herbert Kennon
Devon Floyd
James Mauldin
Buck Markos
Chester Mosley
Connie Mosley
Services Today At Kellyville For J. H. Neely
John H. Neely 86 of Longview formerly of Kellyville died November 29 after a lengthy illness. Funeral from LeRoy Rader Funeral Chapel Longview at 10:00 a.m. December 1 followed by a graveside service at Kellyville Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Survivors include Daisy Neely Vera Cunningham Juanita Falco Charles Neely John Henry Neely. Pallbearers listed Phillips Platt Ira Wythe Jr Travis Bosue Ike Walden Andrew Falco John Cunningham.
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John H. Neely
Longview
Kellyville
LeRoy Rader
Daisy Neely
Vera Cunningham
Houston
Lunchroom Menus for Monday to Friday
Monday roast beef with gravy and cream peas, creamed potatoes, salad, corn bread, butter, prunes and milk. Tuesday meatballs and spaghetti with English peas and carrots, pineapple, cheese salad, corn bread, muffins, butter, raisins and milk. Wednesday pork liver with beans and creamed potatoes, green salad, corn, bread, apricot cobbler and milk. Thursday barbecued ribs with green beans and corn, corn bread, butter, cake squares and milk. Friday pimiento cheese sandwiches with dill pickles and onion rings, cookies and milk.
Mims Chapel Group Sets Benefit Auction in December
The Mims Chapel Community Center will hold a surprise auction at the regular meeting house on Saturday night December 10. Free pot stew starts at 6 30 p m with the auction at 7 39 p m Proceeds support the new community building project and the public is invited.
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Mims Chapel
Local Singer Appears on KTBS Channel 3 in Shreveport
Mrs. Donald Thomas of Jefferson appeared on KTBS Channel 3 in Shreveport last Friday as a guest singer. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Brown Sr.
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Donald Thomas of
Jefferson
KTBS
Channel 3
Shreveport
H. C. [Brown, Sr
Grass Fires Plague Jefferson City for Two Weeks
Numerous grass fires burn across Jefferson over ten to fifteen days with four to six calls daily. Firefighters let small fires burn out while large blazes like Berea last week endangered homes and structures and required extended control. On Tuesday afternoon three calls came within one hour, including a fire at the Housing Authority grounds.
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Jefferson
Berea
Housing Authority
Emphasis On Christmas At Methodist Church
The First Methodist Church opens a Christmas sermon series led by Pastor Robert Greaves. Holy Communion will be observed as usual on the first Sunday. The congregation will hear gospel-based talks from Matthew, Mary, and Luke. Christmas music and a cantata are planned with choir direction by Jacek Briggs and Mia Walter Dolan.
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Robert Greaves
First Methodist
Jacek Briggs
Mia Walter Dolan
Social events for Jo Ann Blain over weekend
A series of parties honored Miss Jo Ann Blain bride elect of Ray Hengst. Beth Meyer hosted a Coke party Friday with fall decor and floral fruit arrangements. A Saturday luncheon at Spinning Wheel in Marshall featured big white mums and a silver gift for the honoree.
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Jo Ann Blain
Ray Hengst
Thomas Spell
Leon Bass
Bob Hanson
Spinning Wheel
Marshall
Miss Blain
G. E. Blain
Eula Petty
Louis King
Janie Singleton
Beth Meyer
E. L. Jones
Brutus Harris
Eva Eberstadt
Jefferson
Verde Richey
Robin Richey
Atlanta
H. L. McKaig
Lawilda McKaig
Gladewater
H. W. Hengst
Presbyterians Plan New Manse Beside Church
The First Presbyterian Church anticipates a colonial style manse on the adjacent lot. The Rev Wayne Moulder of Atlanta will attend for the 8 30 preaching hour Sunday as planning continues with no contract let.
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Wayne Moulder
Atlanta
First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Youth Center To Open Friday at American Legion Hall
The Youth Center will open Friday night December 2 from 7 30 to 10 30 at the American Legion Hall. Plans call for Friday night openings through the holidays and beyond if crowds justify it. A nickelodeon has been installed at the venue.
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American Legion Hall
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Industrial Council
East Texas
Advent Counsel In
Patman
Marion Deer
Buckner’s
Trinity Methodist
Yates Sun
Horace Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Miniheca Group
Hunter
Soda Lake Baptist
Fairview Church
Kenneth Henderson
J. H. Neely
Mims Chapel Group
Methodist
Presbyterians
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