McKenzie Rome Trip Stolen Cameras Raise Laughs
Fred and Mrs McKenzie returned from Europe with Rome visits and color pictures. In Rome they rented a car, left two 35mm cameras and film in the car, and after reporting to police the instamatic camera was later pocketed. A lighthearted note shares the couple’s language hurdle and a playful moustache wager between Jim Moore and Wren Stanley, with Jim’s birthday listed as July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McKenzie
Europe
Rome
Fred
Jim Moore
Wren Stanley
Wren
Jim
Accident Injures John Hiser on Highway 59 North
Jefferson Chief Jerrell Woods reports at 7 02 am Tuesday July 15 a two vehicle crash on Highway 59 North involving a 1970 Pontiac Catalina driven by Andrew Robert Moore and a 1971 Honda Trail 90 driven by John Robert Hiser. Hiser was seriously injured and transported to Marion Co Hospital then Schumpert Hospital Shreveport. Further condition unavailable. Also notes vacationing Travis Smith family returning from Colorado.
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Jefferson
Jerrell Woods
Andrew Robert Moore
Route 1
Diana
Texas
John Robert Hiser
Box 79
Woods
Hiser
Marion Co
Schumpert Hospital
Shreveport
First National Assets Up 1.7 Million at Jefferson Bank
The First National Bank of Jefferson shows total assets rising by 1 742 692 40 over the past year, with June 30 figures listing 17 180 407 27 in 1975 versus 15 437 714 87 in 1974. Deposits grew to 14 909 145 18 from 13 393 504 09, while capital stock and surplus stand at 300 000 each and undivided profits rose to 674 241 12 from 3520 065 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Jefferson
Richard Collins
Oneal Parker
Comptroller of
First National Bank
Marion County
R C. Connor
Edward Joseph
Larry Johnson
Imogene Bass
Jo Smith
School Board Discusses New Finance Bill
The Jefferson School Board met Monday to discuss the new school finance bill and deferred local financial action pending information from Austin. They approved Region VII Service Center film library fees, reviewed student insurance options, set budget hearings for 1975 76, and noted summer maintenance progress including high school painting and the music building foundation. Resignations of Patsy Dreesen and D McCoy were accepted along with Jerry Ellis couple resignations. new hires were named for all campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson School Board
Austin
Region VII
Service Center
Jefferson
Milton Jones
H. L. Shaffner
Shoffner
Patsy Dreesen
D. McCoy
Jerry Ellis
Myrtle Collier
Martha Smith
Margaret Ann Voyles
William Kennedy
Karen Price
Local Citizens Join International Set In 1975
Jefferson residents join the suitcase brigade to travel Europe and beyond in 1975. Mrs Faun Shaw, Fred McKenzie, Joe Limberg and others toured Germany Austria Yugoslavia Hungary Belgium Greece Holland Italy France Switzerland and cities across Europe. Cadet Marc Carpenter and Jerry Carpenter spent summer in Germany with the U S Army while Herbert Liverman and family attended a London convention and toured nearby towns. Woven through are trips to Ireland Israel Egypt and the British Isles with Dallas groups and alumni teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Jefferson and
Ie County
British Isles
Hawaii
America
Europe
Faun Shaw
Germany
Austria
Yugoslavia
Hungary
Belgium
Greece
Holland
Fred MckKenzie
University of Michigan
McKenzie
Switzerland
Italy
France
Monaco
Joe Limberg
Dallas
Egypt
Lebannon
Israel
Jerry Carpenter
Marc Carpenter
West Point Military Academy
United States
3Rd Armored Division
Rhine
Herbert Liverman
Southland Life Insurance Families
London
Livermans
Grosvenor House
W.S. Terry
Dublin
Ireland
Leigh Anne Cornelius
Airport improvements funded without tax increase says judge
Marion County officials discussed airport upgrades amid protests by five residents. Judge Sonny Haggard said the Texas Aeronautical Commission will cover half the cost with revenue sharing funds potentially used to avoid tax hikes. A $334,000 earmarked grant plus 50-50 cost sharing were noted. bids for a 3200 foot strip ranged up to $133,124.24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Arnold
Milton Watts
Tom McDonald
Mance Fant
Becky McCasland
Marion County
Sonny Haggard
Texas Aeronautical Commission
Jim Peterson
Brown Construction Co
Marshall
Southwest
Arkansas
Charles Willis
Atlanta
City of Jefferson
Commissioners Court
Marion County Chamber of Commerce
Judge Haggard
Jefferson
Marion-Cass Soil and Water Conservation District
Pritchard and
Abbott
Shirley Wooley
Jerry Lowery
Sheriff's Department
C. M. Suber
Bill Freese
First Dog Show Honors Award Winners At City Event
The first annual Dog Show and Contest sponsored by Westy Meisenheimer and Jamie Neuville was at 411 East Baker Street on Sunday July 13 at 2 pm. Judges were Rev. Al Rountree and Father John Loftis with Bill Westbrook as master of ceremonies. Mixed Breed winners included Mark Daigle's Bonnie and Clyde first place, Laura Fyffe's Buffie second, and Westy Meisenheimer's Stauback third. Pedigree winner was Gary France's Sebastian the St Bernard. Best of Show went to Martin Jurow's Daphney a poodle. second to Howard Burton's Mister the poodle. third to Robin Neel's Bismark the dachshund. Ribbons awarded to all winners.
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Westy Meisenheimer
Jamie Neuville
East Baker Street
al Rountree
Christ Episcopal Church
John Loftis
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Bill Westbrook
Mark Daigle
Bonnie and Clyde
Buffie
Laura Fyffe
Stauback
Gary France
Daphney
Martin Jurow
Mister
Howard Burton
Bismark
Robin Neel
Legion Shrimp Creole Dinner at Legion Post Meeting
Ed Taylor, Commander of the Proctor Meisenheimer American Legion Post, announced shrimp creole will be the menu for the post regular meeting Thursday night July 17. The meeting begins at 7 p.m and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Taylor
Proctor -Meisenheimer American Legion Post
Young rescuer Trey Ramsay earns Red Cross award
George F. Trey Ramsay III is cited for extraordinary personal action saving Rob Ruddick on June 22, 1975 in Austin Texas. The ceremony featured Mrs Ramsay Raechelle Trey and Bill Morgan chairman of the Red Cross Safety Committee who noted Trey is the youngest recipient in Travis County and perhaps the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob
Red Cross
Trey
George F
Trey) Ramsay III
Rob Ruddick
Austin
Texas
Ramsay
Jefferson
Trey) Ramsay II
George F. Ramsay Jr
Travis County
American Red Cross
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Lions Club
Excelsior House
John Taylor
Earl Mouton
Marvin Singleton
Don Beaty
Treasur
Ken Craver
Sam McAlexander
Wayman Moore
King Sam
Sam Ruegg
Lion Tamer
Arvel Lawrence
D. D
John Hiser
Colorado
Travis Smith
Brad
Brian
Brandon
First National
Martha Parker
and Lucille Terry
International
Legion Shrimp Creole Dinner
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