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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1975
Page
1
In town notes Gene Tefteller helps a cow with a calf and an udder problem. After attempts to ease her distress fail, he buys a drain er to comfort the animal. Also reported are home additions by Jerry and Mrs. Suber, a damper mishap, a move by Fred Dalby, a Dallas mall sighting, and Bettie Wolford bakery votes.
A spokesman for Mims Chapel Methodist Church reports a pump was stolen from the church last week. The church has rebuilt after a tornado damaged the building and added facilities with loans and funds. The spokesman urged the thief to change their ways and rely on the building fund or other means for a replacement.
A bill by Rep Luck Florence and Rep Wayne Peveto would end the Office of County School Superintendent and halt state funding. Texas Education Agency estimates save taxpayers over 18 million dollars from 1975 to 1980. Provisions affect Marion Cass Morris Upshur and other counties where superintendents and assistants draw salaries and expenses totaling tens of thousands yearly.
Henry Carter of Frosted Foods Inc. in Shreveport received the Victor Trophy at the Sales and Marketing Executives Club awards dinner held January 21 at the Convention Center. Carter, with 13 other local sales reps, joined 25 awards for a four point system while the Symphony Orchestra earned a special city contribution award. Carter pledged to work harder to reach new goals.
Marion County Jaycees begin their first project Saturday at 10 am meeting at the L and A Railroad Crossing on Alley Street to cut weeds along the track. Tall weeds block visibility causing a hazardous approach for motorists and the group aims to clear them back to improve sightlines for an approaching train.
Three burglaries were reported in Jefferson over the last three days. The Diner Restaurant on East Broadway and Jefferson Middle School were entered Sunday night and Monday night respectively. Hayes Builders Supply was also entered Monday night through the ceiling, with cash taken and a failed safe entry.
Members of the Jefferson Livestock Association will meet on Tuesday evening February 4, 1975 at 7 30 at the County Extension Agent s Office. All members urged to attend. The signup deadline for the Queen and Princess contest is April 15 1975 and the first Showdee will be held May 3 1975.
Richard Collins and Oneal Parker announced the election of Milton Jones William R. Westbrook and Dwain Dennis to the First National Bank Marion County board. The new directors were chosen at the annual stockholders meeting Tuesday night January 28.
Dan Bowker president of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce announces that architectural designs for downtown Jefferson restoration, drawn by Wayne Bell and UT students, are at the Chamber of Commerce office for viewing. Jefferson and Marion County residents are invited to visit and see the proposed plans for local businesses and the downtown area.
Rep Florence named to the House Financial Institutions and Health and Welfare committees this session by Speaker Bill Clayton in Austin. The Financial Institutions panel oversees banking, savings and loan groups, credit unions and the State Finance Commission. Florence is one of 15 members on the Health and Welfare panel handling welfare programs, the State Department of Welfare, public health, mental health and mental retardation.
Effective February 6 the Marion County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a weekly Calendar of Events in the Jefferson Jimplecate. Those with club meetings committee meetings or special events in Jefferson or Marion County should call the Secretary by 10 a.m. Monday to be included for the following week.
The First Baptist Church of Jefferson welcomes Rev. Marion M. Harris new pastor effective January 15 1975 after a six month interim. Harris, a Corsicana native and Baylor graduate, served evangelism work in Texas and held church posts in Gatesville Devers Mineola Marshall and more. Also joining as Music Director is Robert Robinson from Orange Texas.
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