Lynette Harris to Represent Rotary in Queen's Contest
Miss Lynette Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Harris of Jefferson will represent the Jefferson Rotary Club in the third annual Marion Cass Soil Conservation District Queen's contest. The event is set for July 28 1955 at 7 pm at footbell stadium Linden Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynette Harris
R. B. Harris
Jefferson
Harris
Jefferson Rotary Club
Marien Cass Soil Conservation District
Footbell Stadium
Linden
Tex
Pittsburga Pirates Hold July 15-16 Tryout Camp
The Pittsboro Pirates announce a two day tryout camp at Legion Field in Longview on Friday and Saturday July 15 and 16 starting at 9:00 am. Scouts Buddy Hancken and Jack Meeks direct the sessions for players at least 16 years old with Legion approval required for those active in Legion play. Participants provide shoes uniforms and gloves. Pirates supply other gear and help cover expenses for those signed to Pittsburgh organization clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro Pirates
Longview
Legion Field
Pittsburg Pirates
Buddy Hancken
Jack Meeks
American Legion
Legion
The
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Miss Barbara Bass Feted At Coffee Shower
Miss Barbara Bass bride elect of Bob Hanson of Marshall was honored at a seated coffee and bridal shower hosted by Miss Jo Ann Blain. About 35 guests attended as pink roses and a crystal epergne decorated the dining room with pink asters and streamers. Mrs. Milton Bass served coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bass
Bob Hanson
Marshall
Jo Ann Blain
Leon Bass
A. ©. Hanson
Beth Meyer
Milton Bass
Appeal Filed On June 27 To Texarkana Stock Law Election
The stock law election appeal was perfected to the Court of Civil Appeals, Texarkana, Texas on June 27 1955 with bond filed and approved. The appeal was filed three days before the 30 day deadline. Attorney for plaintiffs is Joe McCasland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texark
Court of Civil Appeals
Texarkana
Texas
District Court
Woman in Red Uses Confidence Trick on Three Merchants
A woman described as attractive and well-dressed used a common con to steal from Bass Dry Goods Denton Drug Store and City Drug. She bought items with the stores' own money then returned pricey goods and kept cash and merchandise totaling about $25.00. Clerks misdated shifts hindered verification, and police noted the scheme mirrors a familiar “lady in red” confidence game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Bass Dry Goods
Denton Drug Store
City Drug
J. H. Watson
Rt. 1
First Baptist To Hold School Of Music
First Baptist Church hosts a Thureh School of Music July 10 to 15 led by Ray Lu per from the State Music Department. Morning classes for primaries and juniors. evening sessions for intermediates, young people and adults. Mr Luper, Wayland College graduate, will teach and pursue a musical missionary role in South America. Mrs Carl Bailey assists with the school. Mrs Faun Shaw is the organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thureh
First Baptist Church
Ray Luper
State
Luper
Wayland College
Plainview
Special Sunday Service At Nazarene Church
Special services will be held Sunday at the Nazarene Church led by Rev. C. B. White. Hershel Jones of Texarkana will lead the 11 oclock service. Sunday night Rev. Anderson of the Presbyterian Church will present religious films. Rev. White invites guests to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene Church
C. B. White
Hershel Jones
Texarkana
Anderson
White
Beth Meyer Joins Camp Letoli Staff For Third Session
Miss Beth Meyer spent the July 4 holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred E K Meyer and returned to Camp Letoli at Saint Jo Texas to begin her third session as junior horseback riding counselor for Blue Birds and Camp Fire girls. The session ends August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Meyer
Fred EK. Meyer
Camp
Letoli
Saint Jo
Texas
Blue Birds
Camp Fire Girls
Mrs O Taylor Visits Daughter in Longview This Week
Mrs. O. Taylor travels to Longview to spend time with her daughter during the week, staying with family and enjoying a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. O. ©. Taylor
Longview
Betty Shelton Weds Robert H Sterrett in July Ceremony
Miss Betty Frances Shelton becomes bride of Robert H Sterrett in a double ring ceremony at 4 pm July 6 in the Sterrett home. Rev Ed win Johnson officiated with vows exchanged before an improvised altar of gladiolas. The couple will reside with the groom's parents during his Air Force leave and after, while the bride continues her schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Frances Shelton
Robert H. Sterrett
Edwin Johnson
M. D. Sterrett
Sterrett
Claud Barnett
Dowe] Sterrett
Dorpaly Bennet
Edgar McAdoo
Wilma Wilson
Juanita Connor’s 10th Birthday Party Held at Home
Mr. and Mrs. R. Connor entertained their daughter Juanita for her 10th birthday on June 23 at their home. The lawn featured summer flowers in a yellow theme with a matching yellow birthday cake. Guests included Melissa Benefield Helen Lefevers Brenda Suber Brenda Grubbs Martha Harris James Farr Beth Akers John Gene Terry Freddie Meisenheimer Ernest Meisenheimer Betty Stone Carolyn Armstrong and Harry Hileman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa Benefield
Helen Lefevers
Brenda Suber
Brenda Grubbs
Martha Harris
James Farr
Beth Akers
John
Gene Terry
Freddie Meisenheimer, Jr
Ernest Meisenheimer
Betty Stone
Carolyn Armstrong
Harry Hileman
United Farm Agency names Jefferson couple as local reps
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Harris Jr of Jefferson named exclusive local representatives for United Farm Agency covering Jefferson and nearby areas. P Kay Scruges, district sales manager, announces. Harris, a Greenville native, has lived in Jefferson five years and runs a 248 acre farm near town after earlier operating Harris Credit Clothing Company. United Farm Agency is a major rural real estate company with offices in Kansas City and several West and Midwest cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Harris, Jr
Jefferson
United Farm Agency
Territory
P. Kay Scruges
United
Kansas City
Missouri
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Detroit
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Springfield
Harris
Greenville
Texas
Harris Credit Clothing Company
Marion Fee
Negotiations Opened On Lone Star Steelworkers Contract
Dallas July 5 Lone Star Steel Company and the United Steelworkers opened contract talks Wednesday at the Germany Works in East Texas. Webster said union regional director Martin Burns indicated readiness to discuss the contract Lone Star proposed last Saturday. If no agreement by July 15, talks resume later in July. wage concessions would take effect when the new contract is signed, not earlier than July 15. Insurance benefits and employee programs are to be settled, with the company willing to improve coverage. The plant operated normally despite last week’s Big Steel strike and a one million ton production drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Lone Star Steel Company
United Steelworkers
Germany
Texas
L. D
Red Webster
Lone Star
Webster
Martin Burns
Houston
Bridal Shower Compliments Lois Ann Flesh in Ogburn Home
A Friday afternoon shower at the home of Mrs. A. C. Ogburn honored Miss Lois Ann Flesh, bride-elect of Donald Rosenfield. Guests enjoyed refreshments from an antique silver service, with yellow and white décor, and Mrs. R. C. Conner and Mrs. Brutus Harris served at the table. About sixty attendees were present, including out-of-town guests Mrs. Gussie Miller and others from Marshall, Dallas, and Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Ogburn
Lois Ann Flesh
Donald Rosenfield
R. C. Conner
Brutus Harris
Tatum King
Gussie Miller
Martin Hirsch
Thomas Abney
Marshall
I. Kurtz
Dallas
Oralie Miller
Tyler
Bride Betty Shelton Sterrett showered by friends
Miss Betty Farmer hosted a shower at Mrs. Wilma Wilson's home for Mrs. Robert Sterrett formerly Miss Betty Shelton. Summer flowers decorated the rooms and the refreshment table featured a bride doll surrounded by zinnias cannas and marigolds. About 25 close friends attended 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Farmer
Wilma Wilson
Robert Sterrett
Betty Shelton
Legion Auxiliary Meets Discusses Blue Bonnet Girls State
The American Legion Auxiliary held its June 21 meeting with president Mrs. Jay Fort presiding. Attendees included Sara Ann Riley, Nancy Carter, and Felicia Taylor, who reported on their ten days at Blue Bonnet Girls State in Austin. A round-table discussion followed, with social hour featuring homemade ice cream and cake for attendees. The next meeting is in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Jay Fort
Sara Ann Riley
Nancy Carter
Felicia Taylor
Fort
S. A. Womack
Newt McBride
J. E. Arnett
Harold Clark
T. R. Grubbs
Mary Bowman
Fourth Grade 4-H Summer Meeting Report
The Jefferson 4th Grade 4-H Club Junior Leaders surprised by large turnout at the June 28 meeting hosted by Sue Wise. Shirilyn Bailey and Sue Wise discussed county camp and exhibit day, plus guidance on keeping records and a demonstration on selecting quality canned foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Sue Wise
Shirilyn Bailey
Sherilyn
Rev Frank Cromer Sermon Draws Congregation at iNew Dianna
The Rev Frank Cromer of the First Pentecostal Church preached at iNew Dianna last Sunday attracting a local congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cromer
The
First Pentecostal Church
iNew Dianna
Local Pastor Honored At Buffet Supper
The Rev Edwin Johnson of First Baptist Church was honored at a Tuesday night buffet supper at the American Legion Hall. More than 200 guests from area churches attended to pay tribute, with Mayor Dana Lester among speakers and a musical program featuring Dorothy Bennett Ed Taylor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Johnson
American Legion Hall
Johnson
First Baptist Church
J. R. Cornelius
Dana Lester
H. F. Nielsen
First Methodist Church
Hughes Springs
Co. B. White
Nazarene Church
E. M. Smith
Jefferson
White
Dorothy Bennett
Ed Taylor
Sherilyn Bailey
Betty Ford
Carolyn Clark
Lou Ann Haggard
Judy Johnson
Plano
Mis
Joel Lee Pyland
Carl Bailey
Robert Greaves
Mis. Bennett
3. H. Johnson
Claud L. Johnson
Mike
Charles Pace
Troupe
Lon Bates
Mt. Pleasant
W. T. Hugghins
Baptists Attend Music Camp At Daingerfield Field
Thirteen members from the first Baptist Church joined a music encampment at Daingerfield last week. The girls included Sheila Bryroman, Rennie Hall, Barbara Clark, Carolyn Clark, Hulene Mathis, Judy Johnson, Lou Anne Haggard, Jane Johnson, and Mrs. Jesse Hagard as counselor. Boys listed were James Farmer, Jerry Suber, Buddy Hood, James McDonald with counselor Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bailey, Sherilyn and Carl Day, and Martha Lou Blain as part-time attendants. Parents and friends attended the Friday recital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Daingerfield
Sheila Bryrom
Rennie Hall
Barbara Clark
Carolyn Clark
Hulene Mathis
Judy Johnson
Lou Anne Haggard
Jane Johnson
Jesse Haggard
James Farmer
Jerry Suber
Buddy Hood
James McDonald
Carl Bailey
Sherilyn
Carl Day
Martha Lou Blain
Bethel Bible School Closes With Picnic
The Vacation Bible School at Bethel Baptist Church closed Friday with a picnic at Livingston's Camp. Twenty four pupils were enrolled in the school. The Rev D Giddie of Atlanta served as principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Baptist Church
Livingston
D Giddie
Atlanta
New Colony Couple Welcome Daughter Carolyn Vivian
Mr and Mrs Wayne McAlexander of New Colony announce the birth of daughter Carolyn Vivian on July 5 at Ellington Hospital in Atlanta. She weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces. Grandparents: Bernard Kirkland of New Colony and Cliff Malexander of Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne McAlexander
New Colony
Carolyn Vivian
Ellington Hospital
Atlanta
Bernard Kirkland
Cliff Malexander
Jefferson
Little League Baseball Scores 1st Game Thursday
Readable score notes from the first Little League game played on Thursday June 30 detail teams, inning outcomes, and key plays guiding the early season result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Alarm Clock Specials At Bass Sale
The Bass Dry Goods Store closes for a day to prepare a store wide sale opening Friday morning. Time limits on hot bargains, alarm clock signals start and end of specials, plus a secret hour feature and free merchandise prizes. Coupons and details shown in the double page ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bass Dry Goods
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Iiss Vynette Marris
Pittsburga Pirates
Joe McCasland
the Woman In Red
First Baptist
Nazarene
Camp Letoli
Juanita Connor
United Farm Ag
Lone Star Steelworkers
Lois Ann
Legion Auxiliary
D Field
Bethel Bible School
Cardinals
Dickinson
Fe Oey
Jr Amon
Coccan
Crone
Sema
Rhames
Sue
Scarborough
Hughes Poke
Braves
Coats
Colvin
Ellison
Pao Q
AL Bog
Duncan
Batlew
Oney
Wells
Reeves
Whitfield
Murphy
Harrell
Stone
Pierce
Hampton
J. Ford
T. Lummus
Boliman
M. Stout
Chatham
Summerlin
Hicks
Ewe
Maxwell
Ida
Ford
Bramlett
Mheimer
J Bower
Il. Grubbs
I Jollman
Stout
Lynn
Migdeane
Suber
Pallowe
P Sen
D Reeves
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