Review Of 1904 So Security Work In Marion County
Marion County end of 1954 shows 178 retired workers drawing 7854 monthly plus 173 survivors or dependents receiving 4656 monthly. Total benefits rose 42 percent from 1953 due to 1954 amendments. New rules allow dropping up to five years of low earnings, with further increases expected in 1955. Major changes include disability protections and expanded coverage, with earnings credits rising from 3600 to 4200 annually. Local totals note 53 dependent spouses, 81 children receiving 2064, 17 mothers, 22 aged widows and dependents. Nationwide, 6,886,480 benefited in 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Marion
Marion County
Margin Lee Wins Marion County Courthouse Renovation Bid
County Judge Tom Morris says Margin Lee will be contractor for the Marion County Courthouse renovation. His bid of 6,285 was accepted by the Commissioners Court. Work covers interior repaint on all three floors and exterior painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Morris
Margin Lee
Marion County
Lee
Commissioner’s Court
Funeral Services Held Here For B H Bollman Jr
Funeral services were held at Hageard Chapel at 5 p m Wednesday July 27 for B H Bollman Jr who died at 1 40 a m July 26 at Terry DeWare Clinic Officiating was Clif ford Feh a Church of Christ minister Interment was at Core Cemetery A resident of Jefferson for over two years the retired farmer was born December 12 1876 in Atlanta Ga He was a member of the Jefferson Church of Christ Survivors include three sons Paul A Bollman Charles T Bollman and B H Bollman Jr of Jefferson three daughters Mrs Sarah Lemming Jefferson Mrs Smith Colgin and Mrs Ima Jean Hunter of Houston one sister Mrs Mamie Rudd Watsonville California 29 grandchildren and one great grandchild Pallbearers were Joe Wilson Bobby Bollman Ben Bollman Vernon Howlett C J Gordon and Jack Bullard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hageard Chapel
B. H. Bollman Jr
Terry-DeWare
Clifford Feh
Church of Christ
Whitney
Texas
Core Cemetery
Bollman
Jefferson
Atlanta
Jefferson Church of Christ
Paul A. Bollman
Charles T. Bollman
B. H. Bollman
Sarah Lemming
Smith Colgin
Ima Jean Hunter
Houston
Mamie Rudd
Watsonville
California
Joe Wilson
Bobby Bollman
Ben Bollman
Vernon Howlett
C. J. Gordon
Jack Bullard
4-H Training Meeting Emphasizes Record Keeping
Miss Sue Cagle led a 4-H training session in the Court Room on the importance of record keeping. Sample records and the standard report form were shown. participants included Anne Gamble Nancy Riley Margaret Ann Nichols Gloria Ann Whatley and others as leaders and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Cagle
Anne Gamble
Nancy ‘Riley
Margaret Ann Nichols
Gloria Ann Whatley
Gloria Hampton
Willie Grubbs
Wanda Bennett
Billy Jean Grubbs
R. C. Nichols
Nancy Hill
Dianne Mathis
Carl Bailey
Sherilyn Bailey
Sue Wise
Jodie Bender Receives Merit Award for Soil Conservation
Jodie Bender was named the outstanding soil conservationist of Harrison County and received a certificate of merit at a Marshall Rotary Club meeting. The award credited his efforts to improve soil use in the district, presented by O. I Clark, president of the First National Bank of Marshall, with support from Texas Bank and Trust Co of Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodie Bender
Harrison County
Marshall Rotary Club
Bender
O. I Clark
First National Bank of Marshall
Texas Bank and Trust Co
Dallas
Linden to Host 35 Entrants in Soil Conservation Queen Contest
Thirty five lovely entries compete for the Queen of Soil Conservation crown Friday night at Linden Texas football stadium. Sponsored by the Marion Cass Soil Conservation District with district clubs, the winner will be crowned by Waters S. Davis Jr. of League City assisted by Miss Dianne Anderson of Hughes Springs. The 1954 Queen will present the crown. The Queen receives a 100 dollar savings bond. each of four Maids of Honor earns 25 dollars. Music by the Uanta FRA boys. Linden FA boys sell drinks. Admission is free. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Webster
Jack Webster
Jefferson
Webster
Marion County
Marionass Soil Conservation ‘District
Linden
Queen of Soil Conservation
Texas
Marion Cass Soil Conservation District
Waters S. Davis Jr
League City
National Association of Soil Conservation Districts
Dianne Anderson
Hughes Springs
Uanta Fra
Linden *Fa
P.m
Thoughts On Segregation and the Court Ruling
The Supreme Court ruling on segregation changes local policy but creates drawbacks and gains. White and negro teachers face employment shifts as boards decide school staffing. Across states, job access for black workers remains tied to local hiring patterns and minority status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Texas
State Board of Education
NAACP
Edwin Johnson Holds Ten Day Revival in Winona Texas
The Rev Edwin Johnson pastor of First Baptist Church here is holding a ten day revival at Winona Texas He will be away and Rev Oycie Smith pastor of Winona Church will lead both morning and evening services on Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Johnson
First Baptist Church
Winona
Texas
Oycie Smith
Teacher on Tour From Sanderson High With Sul Ross Group
Miss Bobbie Moseley a Sanderson Texas High School teacher travels with a group from Sul Ross State College Alpine on a tour from July 18 to August 14 visiting New Orleans Roanoke Washington Boston Detroit and Chicago Miss Moseley returns to Jefferson her former home and is the daughter of the late J B Moseley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Moseley
Sanderson, Texas
Sul Ross State College of
Alpine
New Orleans
Roanoke
Washington,d. C
Boston
Mass
Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Moseley
Jefferson
J. B. Moseley
Kennedy family visits Shreveport with granddaughter Patty
Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Kennedy along with their granddaughter Patty McQuinn were seen in Shreveport on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Kennedy
Grandaughter
Patty McQuinn
Shreveport
Ada Jackson Dies in Cass County Funeral Today
Mrs Ada Jackson died July 26 at Terry DeWare Clinic and funeral services are set for 4 p m today July 28 at Central Grove Baptist Church Cass County with Rev Edwin Johnson directing Burial will be in Central Grove Cemetery. Survivors include husband James A Jackson four sons Leroy Tom Moore and Floyd Moore one daughter Clara Mae Moore one brother Lee Surratt one sister Vera Barren eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers are W S Ford Jr George Joseph L C Seudday Alf Faviell Earl Youngblood and W R Westbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Jackson
Terry DeWare Clinic
Edwin Johnson
Central Grove Baptist Church
Cass County
Central Grove Cemetery
Haggard Funeral Home
Jackson
Jefferson
James A. Jackson
Leroy Jackson
Tom Jackson
Alford Moore
Fort Worth
Floyd Moore
Clara Mae Moore
Lee Surratt
Liberty
Vera Barren
Arp
W. 8S. Ford Jr
George Joseph
L. C. Seudday
Alf Faviell
Earl Youngblood
W. R. Westbrook
Tightwads and Loosewads to clash in Monday Little League game
A three inning in-between game pits Little League volunteers dubbed Tightwads against Loosewads at the field Monday night. Managers Harold Marks and Floyd Hall lead the teams, with players including Harold Clark, Horace Brown Jr, Morris Duncan, Tom Rideout, and Abe Bower Co. Arnold. The match showcases recognition-seeking workers under the lights for a share of the championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little League
Harold Clark
Tommy Stout
Slick Liverman
Luke Walker
Jack Ford
R. C. Connor
Eugene Edwards
Albert Cox
James King
Freddie Meisenheimer
Buck Grubbs
Jimmy Price
W. P McCrea
George Marks
Horace Brown
Morris Duncan
Dwight Hightower, Jr. Chatham
Bill McCracken
Tom Rideout
Ned Ford
Herman Morrow
Abe Bower
Co. Arnold
Judge” Starling
Charlie Heague
Tom Hicks
Floyd
Lone Oak Church Plans July 31 Homecoming
Lone Oak Baptist Church of Jackson announces a homecoming on Sunday July 31. The day starts with Sunday School and worship, followed by lunch. In the afternoon there is singing with several quartets. At 2 oclock former pastor Rev Bob Anderson will speak. Former members and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Oak Baptist Church of
Jackson
Bob Anderson
Jackson Center Holds Auction
The Jackson Community Center met Saturday night with about 45 present. The watermelon auction netted $26.00. The evening's program was under the direction of Mrs. Leroy Ledbetter. On August 6 a pie supper will be held. Bring a pie for your family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Community Center
Leroy Ledbetter
Watermelon Supper to Benefit M. Y. F. Trip
The M. Y. F. of the First Methodist Church will host a watermelon supper on Friday July 29 at 7 30 p m on the church lawn to raise funds for sending the group to Lakeview assembly near Palestine Texas. Seventeen Jefferson church members plan to attend the encampment August 8–15. Melon slices will be sold for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Lakeview Assembly
Lakeview
Palestine
Texas
Jefferson Church
Look Who's New Babies Born in July Across Several Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Charlie K Fant welcomed a daughter Rebekah Ann at Terry DeWare Clinic July 25 weighing 7 lbs 0 oz. Mr and Mrs J B Hughes welcomed Hal Randolph at Kahn Memorial Hospital Marshall July 22 weighing 7 lbs 1 oz. Mr and Mrs Frankie Brown welcomed Dianna at Willis Knighton Hospital Shreveport July 24 weighing 7 lbs 9 oz. Mr and Mrs J L McDonald welcomed Rebekah Gail at Terry DeWare Clinic Greenwood July 27 weighing 9 lbs 3 oz. Mr and Mrs W F Harrell report a daughter for Mr and Mrs Gene Harrell at Dallas Methodist Hospital July 17 weighing 6 lbs 11 oz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie K. Fant
Terry DeWare Clinic
Rebekah Ann
J. B. Hughes
Kahn Memorial Hospital
Marshall
Hal Randolph
Frankie Brown
Shreveport
Willis Knighton Hospital
Dianna
J. L. McDonald
Greenwood
Rebekah Gail
W. F. Harrell
Gene Harrell
Methodist Hospital
Dallas
Sheliah Jean
Nursery Rooms At First Baptist To Be Air Conditioned
A project at the First Baptist Church will air condition the nursery, which has five rooms. Five window units will be purchased. The church auditorium and other departments were air conditioned last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
First Baptist Church
Plans To Open Contracts On Ferrells Bridge Dam
The District Engineer in New Orleans informs the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District that plans for opening construction contracts for Ferrells Bridge dam will occur on August 19. Efforts aim to finish the reservoir in 1959 with a $2,450,000 appropriation included in the current fiscal year. The President signed a special resolution enabling payment for storage space during the last year of construction and the appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Engineers
New Orleans
Texas Municipal Water District
Ferrell's Bridge
The
Water District
United States
Ferrell
Grads Of Little League To Play Marshall League
Eighteen Jefferson Little League players graduate after the season and face a game with Marshall American League at Marshall on Saturday July 30 at 7 30 p m A return match will be at Jefferson Little League on Friday August 5 at 7 30 p m Managers are Harold Clark and Ned Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Marshall
Little League
Jimmy Crone
John Earl Hasty
Earnest T. Allen, Jr
Lynn Grubbs
George Earl Grubbs
Bubba Clark
James Norman Chatham
Bridges Ballone
W.H. Wells Jr
Jerry Reeves
Norman L.suber
Eugene Corbin
John Coats
Thomas Lynn ‘Maxwell
Joe Marvin Whitfield
Lee Ben Bramlett
Tim Ellison
Allen ‘Ford
Rev Lawton Riley To Resume Church Services
The Rev Lawton Riley rector of Christ Episcopal Church has preached in Nashville during the Advent. He will return to Jefferson to conduct Holy Communion at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning August 3 and lead regular services at 8 am and 11 am on Sunday August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Riley
Christ Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
Nashville
Tenn
Jefferson
School Opens September First for Registration Countywide
School registration across the county including all districts and the Jefferson Independent District will open Thursday September 1. Classes start Friday September 2 in county schools and Jefferson District high school registration continues that day. All schools dismiss for Labor Day weekend with classes resuming Tuesday September 6. Parents must provide vaccination and immunization certificates and birth certificates. Summer work at the high school included ceiling painting and refinishing hall and room floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Independent
Linden Rodeo Set for August 5 and 6 in Linden
Linden Round-up Club hosts its third show of the season with a 7 p.m. parade of 100 plus horses from the high school to the rodeo arena. The amateur rodeo features wild-horse and bull riding, calf roping, and youth events, with the Longview Mounted Quadrille performing both nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden
P.m
Longview
Cromer Returns Home After Six Months in Far East
Emette L. Cromer chief hospital corpsman USN and Jefferson native, husband of Doris J. Brown of Houston, sails into Long Beach aboard USS Los Angeles. The Los Angeles, flagship of Commander Cruiser Division 5, completed a six month Far East tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Calif
Emmette L. Cromer
USN
W. L. Cromer
Jefferson
Doris J. Brown
Houston
Los Angeles
Far East
Coke Party Compliments Barbara Bass Bride Elect
Mrs Allen Benefield and Mrs Co K Beauchamp hosted a Coke party for Barbara Bass, bride elect of Robert Hanson of Marshall, at Benefields home. Pink and white oleander and zinnia decor plus a centerpiece highlighted the refreshment table. Barbara Bass received a piece of her chosen china and pottery amid guest praise from La Bogue, Helen Campbell, Marcia Thomas, Janie Singleton, Jerry Hileman, Annette Lemmon, Sylvia Sterrett, Maxine Smith, Betty Sterrett, Dorothy Bennett, Sue Watson, Imogene Bass, and Leon Bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Benefield
Co. K. Beauchamp
Barbara Bass
Robert Hanson
Marshall
Benefield
la Bogue
Helen Campbell
Marcia Thomas
Janie Singleton
Jerry Hileman
Annette Lemmon
Sylvia Sterrett
Maxine Smith
Betty Sterrett
Dorothy Bennett
Sue Watson
Imogene Bass
Leon Bass
Lake couple visits Manse Fant in Texarkana Monday
Mrs Anna Lake O Brian and Mrs Charles Luther are vacationing across Arkansas Tennessee Georgia Florida and Oklahoma. John F Lake and his wife visited Manse Fant in Texarkana on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Lake
Manse Fant
Texarkana
Anna Lake O'Brian
Charles Luther
Arkansas
Tennessee
Georgia
Florida
Oklahoma
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. D. Patterson
Social Security Administration
Long
Rie
Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund
C. Queen’s Crown
Winona Church
Lone Oak Church
Jackson Center
Ferrells
Grads
FE. L. Cromer
Coke Party
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