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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1957
Page
7
Texas draft boards are set for a March quota of 713 men with broader national aims. Colonel Morris Schwartz announced the March call and a parallel preinduction examination quota of nearly 6600. local boards will share in the totals, with mailing of quotas to Austin on February 4.
1200 forest fires caused about 34 46 042 acres burned in District No 1 Texas Forest Service reports Harrison Cass Marion and other counties suffered heavy damage to timberland and properties. Driest year on record 1956 led to high fire danger with over two thirds caused by careless burning. Cooperative efforts by agencies and fire groups kept danger manageable with several homes and barns destroyed.
The W M A of the Baptist church met at 2 45 PM Monday in the church auditorium after an executive session at 2 00 PM. President Mrs Kenneth Damitz led opening prayers and a mission prayer followed by minutes, treasurer report, and committee reports. The group announced a Sweetheart Banquet in the church dining room next Thursday and adjourned with prayers. Members listed include Circle 1 through Circle 5 with numerous named attendees.
Mr and Abr Clif MacAlexander of Jefferson Set and Mrs Sam My MacAlexander Pam and Patty Beaumont visited Mr and Mrs Warne Menorexander and family in Shreveport Saturday. Mr and Mrs Kart Lumpkin of Marshall spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Bertha Lumpkin.
In late 1956 volunteers made up a small share of inductees with 2 of every 100 in September, 29 of 100 in October, 24 of 160 in November, and 13 of 160 in December. About a year earlier volunteers accounted for 58 of every 100 inductees.
The State of Texas to Marvin Wand commands appearance by written answer to the plaintiff Quida Wind in suit No. 17156 for divorce custody and costs. Hearing before the Marion County District Court in Jefferson on Monday after 42 days from citation dated January 22, 1957.
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