Don Juan in Hell staged by E T S T C group
Drama scene from Shaw's Man and Superman titled Don Juan in Hell will be presented Saturday February 9 at 7 30 pm in the high school auditorium. Alpha Psi Omega and Fast Texas Drama Quartet of ETSTC Commerce perform with local students and band before the show tickets are priced at 1 00 for the public and 25 cents for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
George Bernard Shaw
Hell
Alpha Psi Omega
Fast Texas Drama Quartet
ETSTC
Commerce
Shakespeare
Pauli Gregory
Charles Laughton
Laughton
Charles Boyer
Rosemary Owens
E.T.S.T.C
Ralph Marconi
Nathan Wilson
Frat Davis
Lera Jeanne Rowlette
Jefferson
Tchitowski
North Texas State College of Denton
Stephen F. Austin College of
Nacogdoches
Texarkana College
Chamber
Daingerfield Edges Jefferson In Baptist Sunday School Contest
Daingerfield leads Jefferson in the third week of the Sunday School attendance contest between First Baptist Daingerfield and First Baptist Jefferson. Daingerfield reports 32 present with 148 percent member rate and 417 contacts, offering 59.32 dollars, Training Union 115. Jefferson records 31X present with 185 percent members and 734 contacts, offering 416.62 dollars, Training Union attendance 7. Daingerfield has 549 enrolled, Jefferson 530. The contest runs through March 8 with the slogan Take Your Family to Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daingerfield
Jefferson
Hinsley
Halbert McQuinn
Bennie Broussard
Jeffer
Funds Exhausted On Soil Bank
Marion County faced exhausted Cotton Acreage Reserve funds on the second day of sign up. Farmers who missed contracts must immediately register at the ASC office with their farm and desired reserve acres. Extra funds may arrive at period end and be distributed by county needs on a first come basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Oil Bank
ASC
JHS Seniors Hold Class Party at Skating Rink
Jefferson High School seniors enjoyed a class party at Big Oak Skating Rink on Monday night. One third of the admission proceeds were donated to the seniors for their senior trip fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson High School
Big Oak Skating Rink
Spring Revival at First Baptist Church
The annual Spring Revival at The First Baptist Church in Lampasas, Texas runs March 4 through 31 with Evangelist Rev. Alton Patton, pastor of the church. Patton, Baylor graduate with a Master of Theology from Southwestern Seminary, has pastored in Linden and Winnsboro and served as Associational Missionary in Smith County. Morning services at 9 am and evening services at 1:30 pm invite Jefferson and area communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Alton Patton
Lampasas
Tex
Patton
Baylor University
Southwestern Seminary
Ft. Worth
Linden
Winnsboro
Smith County Association
Tyler Junior College
March Of Dimes Campaign Surpasses Goal With 2001.27
The March Of Dimes drive closed January 31 with 2001 dollars 27 cents raised, topping the 2000 target set January 10 by Chairman J. L. Williamson. The effort, run January 18 to 29 with daily activities across city and county, credited schools churches clubs and volunteers for support. A partial contributors list includes American Legion Colored Post 27.00 1831 Club Additional 3.00 M Y F Methodist Church 19.00 Mrs John Markos 1.00 Gulf Transport Drivers 1.60 iron Lungs Show 99.34 First Baptist Church BWC 5.00 Hall School. Continued on Back Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Williamson
Williamson
George Ramsay
American Legion
Colored Post
Ewe Oe
M.Y.F
Methodist Church
John Markos
Gulf Transport
Tist Teese
First Baptist Church
Bwc
Hall
Maid Who Stole From Employer Serves Jail Term
Lillie Culverson a colored maid at the N. H Cloninger home received a five day jail sentence and a 150 dollar fine plus costs in county court on a theft under 50 dollar charge. She took 10 dollars from the purse of Mrs. Walter Moore mother of Mrs. Croninger who lives with her daughter. Police Chief Ted Bennett and George Whatley arrested her. the money was marked and the serial number recorded and found in her shoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Culverson
N. H Cloninger
Walter Moore
Croninger
Ted Bennett
George Whatley
Brotherhood To Meet March 5 At Baptist Church
The Baptist Brotherhood will meet Tuesday night March 5 at The First Baptist Church with monthly meetings on the first Tuesday after the first Sunday. Rayford Grubbs to serve as president and a nominating committee will present officers for election. An interesting program and menu are planned with tickets sold for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Brotherhood
First Baptist Church
Rayford Grubbs
Halbert McQuinn
Drue Hellums
Lloyd Grubbs
National Conference of
Southern Baptist Men
Oklahoma City
Fourth Grade 4H Club Holds Clothing Care Demo
The 4th Grade 4H Club met on January 29 with a clothing care demonstration followed by games songs and the club prayer recited. Jenny Hines, reporter.
New Daughter Debra Elaine Born to Mr and Mrs Dewey Flarity
Mr and Mrs Dewey Flarity of Marshall announce the birth of a daughter, Deborah Elaine, on January 1 at Kahn Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dewey Carroll and Mr and Mrs Jim Plarity of Jefferson and Shi loo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Flarity
Marshall
Kahn Memorial Hospital
Deborah Elaine
Dewey Carroll
Jim Plarity
Jefferson and Shiloo
Drouth Feed Program Signups Open Through Feb 3
Henry Breckenridge ASC man racer announced drouth emergency feed program applications on roughage will be taken in his office until Feb 3. Breckenridge urged interested parties to submit before Feb 15 since signups cannot be re-opened until March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Breckenridge
ASC
Drouth
Marshall Fh.a
Construction Under Way For New Jefferson Fire Station
Construction began on a $15,000 addition to Jefferson city hall to serve as a fire station. The brick and stucco 50 by 51 foot structure will house three fire trucks an emergency boat and trailer with a kitchenette and rear housing quarters. Builder Charles Hampton aims for completion by May 1 funded by proceeds from the old city hall sale plus $1,500 from the city's general fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City Hall
Charles Hampton
Old City
Official Boy Scout Week Poster Highlights Scouting Milestones
More than 4.5 million Cubs Scouts Explorers and leaders nationwide observe Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12 marking the 47th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America Since 1910 Scouting has served over 26 million boys and leaders Through its Four Year Program Onward for God and My Country the group trains boys in patriotism and character aimed at intelligent citizenship with faith in life’s values A rededication ceremony is planned February 8 to honor Scouting’s birthday and preparations for the Fourth National Jamboree July 12 to 18 at Valley Forge Pennsylvania involve 50 000 Scouts and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Free Navy
Boy Scouts to Run City and County Offices Saturday
City and county offices will be staffed Saturday morning February 5 by Boy Scouts from 10 to 12. The event aligns with Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12, with officials on hand to coach the new officers elected from Jefferson’s active registered scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Hoy Scouts of
Jefferson
Jefferson seeks water from Big Cypress in Texas hearing
City of Jefferson requests state approval to draw four million gallons daily from Big Cypress with two million earmarked for reserve and two million for city use. If approved, a bond issue up to 499 060 may fund a new waterworks and sewer system upgrades including a 1.5 million gallon plant, storage tanks, new tower, lines, lift stations, and broader sewer coverage.
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Austin Man
Big Cypress
Jefferson
Texas Board of Water Engineers
Austin
State Water Board
T&p
Stower
Presbyterian Vesper Services Begin Sunday at 5 PM
The First Presbyterian Church of Marshall will host weekly Sunday afternoon vesper services starting this Sunday at 5 o'clock. The Rev. William Benchoff will lead with organ and choir selections from his church and others in the area. The series invites broad public participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
William Benchoff
First Presbyterian Church of
Marshall
City Tax Delinquent Total Tops 32 724 31 Before Deadline
City taxpayers owed 32 724 31 in delinquent taxes before the deadline on Feb 1 under a state penalty and interest plan. Delinquents face 5 percent penalty and 6 percent interest for a year, with penalties escalating each month and after one year the total adds. The overall valuation reaches 2 877 899 including 20 585 15 on unknown parcels in river-bottom areas.
All Stars Split Results in Two Games
Jefferson All Stars lost to Waskom Independents but later beat Ta&P, as Harrell and Turner scored 11 each for Jefferson. Waskom led early, then edged Ta&P 62-57 with McCulloch and Bolea contributing for their teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson All Stars
Waskom Independents
Waskom
Ta&p
Phoney Harrell
Willie Turner
Cotton Hampton
Jefferson
T&p
All-Stars
Tin
Harrell and Turner
Jefferson Fom McCulloch
Wakom
Francia Bolea
Mass X Ray Report Shows Abnormalities Among Participants
Eighty of the 188 who took X rays in Marion County last November were found abnormal and advised to consult physicians. The mass program, designed to detect tuberculosis, also flags other diseases. Dr. W. S. Terry received the report from the State Health Department. the study club of Jefferson sponsored the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Terry
State Health Department
Marion County
Study Club of Jefferson
Ray Grubbs Named New Chamber of Commerce President
Ray Grubbs was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce at a special director meeting on Wednesday February 6. He succeeds J H Henefield Jr whose term expired. Wayman Moore was chosen vice president and Mrs Lucille Bullard second vice president. A special directors meeting is set for Tuesday February 19 with members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Grubbs
Chamber of Commerce
Grubbs
J. H. Henefield Jr
Wayman Moore
Lucille Bullard
Pancake Supper Planned by Pundera Class at First Methodist
The Pundera Class of the First Methodist Church will host a pancake supper Monday February 11 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the church basement dining rooms. Admission supports a class project to provide for an orphan in the Methodist home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
First Methodist Church
Advertising that doomed the bankrupt ex-biz man
An ex-businessman lamented a bankrupt sale and failure saying advertising broke me. He blamed his competitor for the collapse while talking with a friend who noted he had not advertised much himself.
Motor Vehicle Licenses On Sale County Tax Office
February 1, 1967 sale of 1957 license plates for Marion County residents. Plates include passenger, farm and commercial designs with a star between prefix and numeral. Registration requires resident county registration and reports show revenue totals and ongoing registrations through April 1.
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Lcense
County Tax Collect Orn
BRST
OK Boe
Ihe
Maron County
Ipselyna
Pntity
Fev
Tlchway
Marion County Heart Fund Launch Aims For 1963 Drive
Ed Taylor chairs the Marion County Heart Fund which opened February 1 and runs through the month to raise money for heart disease research. Donations may be pledged to Taylor or secretary Gladys Meisenheimer. The national goal is 20 000 100, with Texas aiming to halve 800 000. 1963 contributions reached 11 $155 910, up over 30 percent from the prior year. National Heart Month highlights progress in heart disease treatment and a televised heart operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Taylor
Marion County Heart Fund
Taylor
Heart Fund
Gladys Meisenheimer
Texas
Terry
East Texas
Jevaie DeWare
Marion County
2d Lt Joe B Lemmon Joins Brooke Army Staff
2d Lt Joe B Lemmon, son of Mrs N M Lemmon of Jefferson Louisiana, was assigned to the Brooke Army Hospital staff at Fort Sam Houston Texas. A 1956 Northwestern State College graduate in Natchitoches he entered the army in November 1956.
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Joe B. Lemmon
Fort Sam Houston
Army 2d la
Joe DB. Lemmon
Mre
N. M. Lemmon
Jefferson
Brooke Army Hospital
Texas
Northwestern State College
Natchitoches
Army
Final date for cotton allotments set on February 21
Farmers without an allotment must sign up by February 21 to plant cotton. To qualify a new allotment, the farmer must derive more than 50 percent of income from the farm.
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E. T. College
C. of C
J.H.S
Baptist Church
Jenny Hines
God
America
BOY Scout Week
Don Allien
Clifton
All Stars
New Chamber of Commerce
Pres
Jas
Sebruary
IHS
Sheila Byrom
Bye
Blackbird
Sandra Howlett
Ronnie Hall
Betty Ford
Julia Meisenheimer
Anita Smith
Anne Wilson
Alice Jena Simmons
Molly DeWare
Hella Dyrem
Lois Faust
Marshal
Nancy Riley
Sheila
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