Christmas Music at First Baptist Church Cantata Sun Night
The First Baptist Choir presents the eight part Christmas cantata Song of the Holy Night by Roger Wilson on Sunday at 6 pm directed by Mrs. Carl Bailey with organist Mrs. Faun Shaw. Soloists include Mike Shaw and Dorothy Bennett. A 6 o clock start aims to accommodate attendees for the later Methodist Church service at 7:30.
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First Baptist Church
Roger ©. Wilson
Carl Bailey
Faun Shaw
Bethlehem
Avid
Mike Shaw
God
Lloyd Grubbs
Helene Mathis
Carl Day Bailey
Norman Whitlock
Lou Anne Haggard
Jack Ford
the Manger
Carolyn Clark
Sherilyn Bailey
Judy Johnson
Dorothy Bennett
East Texas Baptist College
Glory
K. F Broussard
Carolyn Clark Low
Anne Haggard
Trixie Johnson
Evelyn McDonald
Betty Sterrett
Luke Walker
A Womack
Vivian Duck
Betty Lou Ford
Jesse Haggard
Drue Hellums
Hulene Mathis
Drnne Hellums
Edwin Johnson
Mike Shaw Rasses
B. F. Broussard
J. R. Cornelius
Leland Jeeves
Arthur Wharton
Methodist Church
Christmas Party for Pups Kindergarten Pupils
Pupils of Mrs Gussye Williams kindergarten enjoyed a Christmas party in the Methodist Sunday School rooms on Tuesday afternoon. A carol program by the children preceded a decorated tree from which gifts were exchanged and distributed by the teacher. Hostesses included Mrs L Scudday Mrs Bob Pierce Mrs Rayford Grubbs and Mrs Bruce Jenkins. Refreshments served to listed students and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussye Williams
Methodist Sunday School
L. (. Scudday
Bob Pierce
Rayford Grubbs
Bruce Jenkins
Janette Allen
John Blackburn
Lyn Bullard
Carolyn Grubbs
Johnny Smartt
Rudd
Swann
Jeffrey Fuquay
Cathy Wilson
Kaye Woods
Mike McQuinn
Bill Shaw
Bill Pierce
Eloise Stratton
Brad Lockett
Jackie Jenkins
David Henderson
Cristi Scudday
Corsage Making Demonstration At 4-H Meeting
The 4th Grade 4-H Club met Monday with Mona Coleman leading in Miss Cagle’s absence. A corsage making demonstration was shown. Games included Button Button and Fruit Basket Upset, with Bennie Pollman reporting.
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Mona Coleman
Miss Cagle
Bennie Pollman
S W B Telephone To Build Lines To Smithland
Southwestern Bell Telephone will add 40 to 50 telephones in the Jefferson area immediately. The project includes Smithland and Carter's Lake Road, with work slated soon at an estimated cost of 20000 dollars. District Manager R Bartlett announced the plan.
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Jefferson Area
R. ©. Bartlett
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Smithland
Carter's Lake Road
Miss Jo Ann Blain Becomes Bride of Ray Hengst
Miss Jo Ann Blain became the bride of Arthur Ray Hengst of Woodlawn in a First Baptist Church ceremony. The Rev. Edwin Johnson solemnized the vows. Parents are Mr and Mrs George Blain and Mr and Mrs Herbert W Hengst. The church was decorated with tall cathedral candles, ivy, jade leaves, Fugii mums, and white gladioli. Organist Mrs Helen McKair and singer Jack Buchanan performed. The bridal party included maid of honor Robin Richey and bridesmaids Lolisa Waddell Sue Liles Mina Field and Martha Lou Blain. The couple’s wedding procession featured the Hengst brothers and various ushers viewing a formal program. Continued on back page.
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Jo Ann Blain
Arthur Ray Hengst
Woodlawn
First Baptist Church
Edwin Johnson
George
Blain
Herbert W. Hengst
H le McKair
Gladewater
Jack Buchanan Longview
Herbert W. Hengst Jr
Houston
Louis C. Hengst
Ft. Worth
Hubert B. Thornton
Herbert W. Hengst, Jr
Herbert H. Liverman
David B. Meisenheimer
Wichita Falls
Robin Richey
Atlanta
Lolisa Waddell
Kermit
Sue Liles
la Marque
Mina Field
Amarillo
Robert A. Hanson
Martha Lou Blain
Neptune
Yates to Fill Pulpit at Trinity Church on Sunday
The Rev L D Yates of Texarkana will preach at Trinity Methodist Church on Sunday December 18 at 6 30 p m. Members invite others without a church home to attend the evening sermon.
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L. D. Yates
Trinity
Ll. D. Yates
Texarkana
Trinity Methodist Church
Yates
PTA Contributes 590 to Lions for swimming pool
Jefferson P T A met at the high school auditorium on December 6 at 7 00. Horace Brown Jr presided. A Christmas program was performed by first grades M H Bender and W F Myers. The project committee led by W Terry proposed five ideas, voters chose a $500 donation to the Lions Club for the pool repair. The money came from the Halloween Carnival.
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Ular
Horace Brown
Smith
M. H. Bender
W. F. Myers
Walter Dolan
W. §. Terry
Lions Club
PTA
Fnneyable And Profitable Lions Feed At Legion Hall
About 70 Lions and guests attended a Friday night barbecue at the Legion Hall. Bill Shaw's group served, an auction raised 6744 dollars for the swimming pool project, and carols followed. A lightbulb sale added over 155 dollars, with funds directed to the pool. Lions voted against a home lighting contest this year, with Ned Ford noting prize money redirected to the pool project.
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Lions
Legion Hall
Bill Shaw
Ned Ford
Jefferson resident J B Whelan dies after long illness
John Brenan Whelan a 53 year Jefferson resident died Thursday morning December 15 at his home at 4 am after two years of ill health. Funeral tentatively set for Saturday at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception. He served in World War I and belonged to Proctor Meisenheimer Post 804 and the Knights of Columbus. Survived by wife Rosana Seery Whelan of Shreveport, two brothers Robert and D E Whelan, two sisters Angela Whelan and Sister Mary Angela Whelan. Born August 6, 1894 in West Virginia.
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John Brenan Whelan
Jefferson
West Virginia
M. J. Whelan
Mary Hussy Whelan
Rosana Seery
Shreveport
Robert Whelan
D. E. Whelan
Marshall
Angela Whelan
Mary Angela Whelan
Evansville
Ind
Patty McQuinn Hosts Miniheca Group Holiday Party
The Miniheca Campfire Girls met at Patty McQuinns home and set a December 30 party at Mrs Dowell Sterrett s home. Names were drawn for the event. No meeting this Friday. Scrapbooks were worked on and refreshments served to Barbara Clark Lottie Wicker Ruth Mowery Norma Purdy Anne Gamble Gloria Whatley Gloria Hampton the hostess and the leader.
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Patty McQuinn
Dowell Sterrett
Barbara Clark
Lottie Wicker
Ruth Mowery
Norma Purdy
Anne Gamble
Gloria Whatley
Gloria Hampton
Bulldogs Cage Two Wins Over Linden Tigers
The Jefferson Bulldogs defeated the Linden Tigers twice at Linden. The B team won 47-39 led by Kent Oney with 15 points and Cover from Linden with 15. The varsity D team led most of the game to win 61-49 as Phony Harrell scored 24 and Kenneth Hayes 15. Mary Lynn Wirt.
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Jefferson Bulldogs
Linden Tigers
Linden
Kent Oney
Bulldogs
Tigers
Phony Harrell
Jefferson
Kenneth Hayes
Mary Lynn Wirt
Jefferson Girls Run In Tournament At Elysian Fields
The Jefferson girls competed at Elysian Fields with losses to 87-26 and Union Hill 47-25 and a 34-30 win over Waskom. Mary Lynn Whatley totaled 15, 18, and 21 points across games, while Charlene Grubbs contributed 13 in the Waskom win. Jefferson earned a sportsmanship trophy for the event.
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Jefferson Girls
Elysian Fields
Mary Lynn Whatley
Jefferson
Waskom
Charlene Grubbs
Union Hill
YWA Group Presents White Bible To Sue Cagle
At a candle lit First Baptist Church meeting in Miss Wanda Burn ham’s home, the YWA honored Miss Sue Cagle with a white Bible during a ceremony for her upcoming marriage. A kitchen gadget shower followed, with Nadine Treadwell Evelyn McDonald Wilma Waller Frances Stallcup Maxine Smith Peggy Duncan Sara Ann Riley Mrs Allen Benefield Mrs Dowell Sterrett and Mrs George Lester among the guests.
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Wanda Burnham
First Baptist Church
Sue Cagle
Miss Cagle
Nadine Treadwell
Evelyn McDonald
Wilma Waller
Frances Stallcup
Maxine Smith
Peggy Duncan
Sara Ann Riley
Allen Benefield
Dowell Sterrett
George Lester
Lions Lightbulb Sale Tonight at Jefferson Pool Fundraiser
The Lions Club repeats a lightbulb sale on December 15 to reach those not contacted before and raise funds for the Jefferson swimming pool project. Each bag contains three 100 watt, two 60 watt, and two 40 watt bulbs, priced at 1.80 dollars.
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The
Lions Club
Lions
Jefferson
Mrs James Peters Hosts DAR Chapter Meeting in Texas
The Martha McCraw Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held a meeting Thursday at the Excelsior Hotel in Jefferson Texas. Co hosts were Mrs M J Rugley and Miss Eunice Sharp. The Regent thanked members for toy gifts to Crossmore Incorporated School in North Carolina and adoption of a child program. Nomination committee was elected to interview members for officer posts.
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Excelsior Hotel
R. A. Loomis
J. M. DeWare III
Martha McCraw
Clarence Messer
A. C. Ogburn
W.S. Terry
A. J. Wharton
James IL. Peters
Daughters of the American Revolution
James I. Peters
Jefferson
Texas
M. J. Rugley
Eunice Sharp
JA. C. Ogburn
Terry
Peters
S. Terry
Crossmore Incorporated
Crossmore
North Carolina
the Daughters of the American Revolution
W. T. Sims
Jodie Bender Receives Masonic Appointment
Jodie Bender returned from Waco where he attended the Masonic Grand Lodge No. 88 and was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the ith Masonic District. He met Governor J Allan Shivers at a DeMolay ceremony where the Legion of Honor was conferred, with Gov. Shivers also attending the Grand Lodge. Shivers is a member of Woodville Lodge in Woodville, Texas.
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Jodie Bender
Waco
Masonic Grand Lodge No
Bender
Ith Masonic
Mr. Bender
J Allan Shivers
Legion of Honor
Gov. Shivers
Grand Lodge
Woodville Lodge
Woodville
Texas
James Gamble Wins Trophy Cup At North Texas Talent Show
James Gamble received a trophy cup as first prize in a talent show held last Thursday night on the campus of North Texas State College. Sponsored by the Chi Omega sorority, the event featured his marionettes. He will perform in Dallas Sherman and Denton events before Christmas.
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James Gamble
North Texas State College
Chi Omega Sorority
James
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Dallas
Sherman
Denton
Kiwanis Club
Schools Dismissed Friday For Holidays
Jefferson and county schools will dismiss Friday December 16 until January 3 for Christmas and New Year holidays.
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Jefferson
Funeral today for Presbyterians former pastor
The Rev. E. P. Smith 42 former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson died suddenly in Leupp Arizona last Friday He spent ten years in Navajo mission work He was educated at the University of Texas and the Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin He served churches in Burns Monroe La Mississippi and did mission work in Old Mexico for two years Services were planned for 2 o clock Thursday December 15 at the Presbyterian Church of Jefferson with burial at Oakwood Cemetery Haggard Funeral Home in charge He is survived by his wife Mrs Nini Roberts Smith one son Robert Cecil Smith two grandchildren two brothers and one sister Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are named.
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E. P. Smith
First Presbyterian Church of
Jefferson
Leupp
Arizona
Mr. Smith
Presbyterian Board of Missions
Owenshborro
University of Texas
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Austin
Burns
Monroe
Mississippi
Old Mexico
Winslow
Maynard Miller
Hot Springs
Ark
Wayne Moulder
Atlanta
Presbyterian Church of
Oakwood Cemetery
Haggard
Nini. Roberts Smith
Robert Cecil Smith
Palmdale
California
Raymond Hughes
Hope Hughes
Buck Markos
J. H. Benefield Jr
A. C. Blackburn
Jack Bullard
W. S. McNutt
Guy Hughes
J. H. Benefield
Nativity Scene at Baptist Church
Intermediates of the First Baptist Church will stage a Nativity Scene on Thursday night December 22 on the church grounds. The 45 minute to one hour program, under lights, starts about 7 p.m. The Intermediate Choir will provide music, followed by caroling and a reception in the church rooms. the public is invited.
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First Baptist Church
Christ Church School Party Set For Dee 22
Christ Episcopal Church will host a Christmas party December 22 at 7 PM in the Parish House. Horace Brown Jr, Superintendent, will be in charge. All congregation members and parish friends are invited.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Horace Brown, Jr
Post Office to be Open All Day on Two Saturdays
Postmaster McQuinn announced the Post Office will stay open all day on Saturday December 17 and Saturday December 24 because of heavy mailing of cards and packages. The measures aim to handle increased holiday mail volume and ensure service continuity.
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McQuinn
Jonnie Watson Marries Robert Peck in Marshall Ceremony
Miss Jonnie Watson became the bride of Robert Peck in a double ring wedding at First Baptist Church in Marshall. Dr Rutledge officiated as pastor. Parents are J P Watson of Jefferson and B J Peck of Lafayette Joniva. Attendant Miss Beverary Nation of Shreveport and cousin I C Ferguson of Bossier City served as best man.
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Jonnie Watson
Robert Peck
Rutledge
First Baptist Church of
Marshall
J. P. Watson
Jefferson
B. J. Peck
Lafayette
Joniva
Hart Rt 3 Resident Dies in Vivian Louisiana
A S Hart of Rt 3 Jefferson died at 8 am Thursday December 8 at Paradis-Speer hospital in Vivian Louisiana. Funeral at Trees Baptist Church Saturday conducted by Rev Wayne Durham with Rev Edgar Storey assisting. Burial at Burks Hart Cemetery near Trees. Survived by wife Quincy Burks Hart a son Raymond Burks Hart Overton a daughter Mrs O J Burnett Dallas a brother Duke Hart of Rt 3 close relatives and several grandchildren.
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A. S
Sid) Hart
Jefferson
Dam
Pardue-Speer
Vivian
Trees Baptist Church
Hart
Wayne Durham
The
Edgar Storey
Vivian Presbyterian Church
Burks
Quincy Burks Hart
Raymond Burks Hart
Overton
O. J. Burnett
Duke Hart
Person
Warren Binion
Chicago
Frank Backus
New York
N.Y
John Wise
Dallas
Tommy Hart
Owentom
C. R. Moor
Mail volume climbs as post office eyes record season
Postmaster McQuinn said the 1975 pre holiday period will break records as Christmas card and gift-package mail surges. He noted the office already processed 26 000 pieces, with December 1 to 25 last year at 7 060. the rush is just beginning.
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McQuinn
Mrs Laird Hosts Friday Sewing Club Meeting
The Friday Sewing Club met December 9 with Mrs A 8 Laird. Plans were made for the Christmas party at the Colonial on December 18 followed by a visit to Mrs DeWare's home for a tree. Hostess and helpers served refreshments to members and guests including Mrs J M DeWare and others.
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A. 8. Laird
The
Colonial
G. T. Haggard
Simpson
J. M. DeWare
P. L. Buss
P. M. Bower
R. A. Loomis
Minor
Look Who's New in Marshall and Jefferson Areas
Look Who's New reports multiple birth notices from Marshall Jefferson and Fort Worth. Bill Williams and G H Williams announce a son born Wednesday morning with paternal grandparents G H Williams and C C Thomas. Edwin Thomas and Lois Adeil born December 6 at All Saints Hospital. James Michael is born December 13 to C J Gordon and Calvin J Gordon of Erie and Jefferson. Bob Phillips and Zana Carter have a son born November 19 with maternal grandmother Zana Carter of Jefferson.
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Bill Williams
Marshall
G. H. Williams
Jefferson
Edwin Thomas
Fort Worth
All Saints Hospital
Lois Adeil
C. C. Thomas
Calvin J. Gordon
Erie
Bob Phillips
Arlington
Zana Carter
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First Baptist Sun
S.W.B. Telephone
Mrs. Ray Hens
MM Ray
Jefferson P.T.A
Reg
Lions Feed
J. B. Whelan
Fere
Bulldogs Cage
Ava
YWA Group
James Peters
D.alr
Presbyterians
Baptist Church
Christ Church
Dee
Sid
Hart Rt
Mrs. Laird
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