Grand Opening Set for T. R. Grubbs Tire Store in Jefferson
Jefferson welcomes T. R. Grubbs Tire and Appliance Store with a two day grand opening on June 17 and 18. Ray Grubbs, a longtime local businessman, leads the new ultra modern showroom offering an extensive sale on appliances and car accessories. A large give away features $200 in free prizes, with wife and 24d Hasty assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Grubbs
Jefferson
T. R. Grubbs Tire and Appliance
Ray Grubbs
Marion
Little League Games This Week iST
The notice lists Little League games for the coming week with a schedule highlight for Thursday June 9. It notes teams, venues, and start times, urging attendance and local youth sports support.
Ferrells Bridge Dam project continues amid funding
Marion County Home Demonstration Council notes Ferrells Bridge Dam and Reservoir will proceed after House Appropriations rejection of $2 450 000 with Senate approval enabling continuation of construction and delayed local payments until project completion a guaranteed timetable remains unresolved with the Corps of Engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrell
House Appropriations Committee
Simplecote
Lyndon ,B. Johnson
Price Danie
U. S. Senate
Senate Public Works Committee
Corps of Engineers
U. S. Corps of Engineers
LeCano Oilers Dominate TAP 10-1 to Lead League
LeCano Oilers routed Texas and Pacific Recreation Dept 160 in Marshall Softball League action to extend their lead. Harold Clark had three base hits and drove in three runs, Jim MelIntyre scored on Bubba Fields third inning homer, and Gene Ford fanned three in five innings for his 87th strikeout.Thursday night the Oilers face Marshall All-Stars with game time at o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeCano Oilers
Marshall
Texas and Pacific Recreation Dept
Harold Clark
Jefferson Crew
Jim ‘MelIntyre
LeCane
Gene Ford
T & FP
LeCano
Bubba Fields
Marshall All-Stars
Summer Home Classes Open at Jefferson High School
Summer homemaking classes began at Jefferson High School on Thursday June with a flower arrangement and corsage demonstration by Mrs Wilkins and Mrs Meisenheimer of a local floral shop. Afterward the group went to Daingerfield State Park for a picnic and swim with numerous participants and Sue Smith of Nacogdoches joining. The next meeting slated for Thursday June 16 will feature demonstrations by the Singer Sewing Machine Co of Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson High School
Wilkins
Meisenheimer
Daingerfield State Park
Linda Wicker
Annis Smith
Mary Ann Morris
Linda Morris
Eva Coats
Elizabeth Baker
Betty Montgomery
Wanda Montgomery
Felicia McPhail
Gloria Montgomery
Carol Ann Hall
Ann Wilson
Joyce Grubbs
Annie Mae Davis
Lottie Sue Scott
Audrey Scott
Jo Ann Whitfield
Wanell Oney
Post Office payroll set to rise in Jefferson
Jefferson Post Office will see about 250 dollars more per month after a new postal pay law, passed last Friday. Postmaster Halbert McQuinn says all Jefferson postal employees will share the increase, averaging roughly 20 dollars more per month each.
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Jefferson Post Office
Jefferson
Halbert McQuinn
Correction lists Chambliss at Austin Boys State attendance
The name of Leland Chambliss was omitted from the roster of boys who attended Boys State in Austin last week. Chambliss was sponsored by the Praetor Meisenheimer Post of the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Chambliss
Boys State
Austin
Chambliss
Praetor Meisenheimer Post
American Legion
Braves beat Giants in Avinger Little League clash
The Avinger Little League Braves defeated the Giants by an 8 to 5 score in a game played on June 11 in Avinger.
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Braves
Giants
Avinger
Legion Post 171 to Meet First and Third Tuesdays
The Felker Montgomery Post 171 of the American Legion in Avinger will hold meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The next gathering is scheduled for June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felker-Montgomery
American Legion
Avinger
Marion Cass Conservation Queen Contest Set for July 29
The Marion-Cass Soil Conservation District schedules the annual Conservation Queen contest for July 29 at the Lin den football stadium. High school girls from Marion or Cass County may enter by July 1, 1955, with sponsorship, a photo, and a $3 fee for publicity. Queen wins $100 Savings Bond. Maids of Honor receive $25 bonds. judges from out of town will pick winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion-Cass Soil Conservation District
Linden
P. O
Atlanta
Marion
Cass County
Cass
Baptist Sermon by Rev Frank Stinson This Sunday
The Rev Frank Stinson of ay Sere will fill the Baptist pulpit in place of the absent Rev Edwin Johnson. He will lead both the morning and evening services while the pastor is on vacation. Johnson plans to attend the Wednesday night service following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Edwin Johnson
Frank Stinson
Ay Sere
Stinson
Friday Sew Club Meets With Mrs McBride
The Friday Sewing Club met June 10 with Mrs Newt McBride. After an hour of sewing and conversation refreshments were served by the hostess to Mrs P L Bass, Mrs R A Loomis, Mrs S B Minor, Mrs L Simpson, and a welcome guest Miss Fannié Dene field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt McBride
P. L. Bass
R. A. Loomis
S. 8. Minor
L. Simpson
Fannié Denefield
Methodist Class Holds Picnic at Daingerfield
Mrs H E Lane's Sunday School class from First Methodist Church went to Daingerfield for a picnic and swim party. Attendees include Martha Hackney, Jerry Ann Hayes, Mary Ann Morris, Julia Terry, Andy Meisenheimer, Sylvia Ellison, Sue Mosely, Wanda Moore, Anita Smith, Travis Summerlin, Don Brooks, Arthur Bower, Harold Smith, Byron Waldrop, James Hugh Gamble, Bill Bennett, Jerry Williams and teacher Mrs Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Lane
First Methodist Church
Daingerfield
Martha Hackney
Jerry Ann Hayes
MaryAnn Morris
Julia Terry
Andy Meisenheimer
Sylvia Ellison
Sue Mosely
Wanda Moore
Anita Smith
Travis Summerlin
Don Brooks
Arthur Bower
Harold Smith
Byron Waldrop
James Hugh Gamble
Bill Bennett
Jerry Williams
Lane
P. O. Box Rents Due Soon
Postmaster Halbert McQuinn announces box rents due soon with notices to be placed in boxes next week. Patrons urged to pay for the full year by lump sum covering four quarters.
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Halbert McQuinn
Christening Service At Episcopal Sunday Fort Worth Baby Watson
The Rev Lawton Riley officiated a christening at Christ Episcopal Church on Sunday afternoon at 7 for Keith Allen Watson, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Watson of Fort Worth. Godmother Miss Virginia Slater and godfathers Clarence Braden and Lyle Spellings attended. Mrs Watson is the former Christine Moseley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Riley
Christ Episcopal Church
Keith Allen Watson
Paul Watson
Fort Worth
Virginia Slater
Clarence Braden
Lyle Spellings
Watson
Christine Moseley
Scoutmasters Roundtable Set for June 21 in Jefferson
Pine Tree District hosts Scoutmasters Roundtable at The First Baptist Church in Jefferson on Tuesday night June 21. All scoutmasters and assistants from Troops 222 212 Past 501 Cub Scout Pack 224 are urged to attend.
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Pine Tree District
First Baptist Church
Jefferson
Navy Recruiter Details Programs for Graduates
Navy recruiter Bill Ingram outlines a high school graduate training plan in Longview Texas. After enlistment and a qualifying test, applicants may enter one of four programs across 54 schools, including senior recruit and electronics field seaman roles. Ingram offers meetings at the Post Office Building and during weekly Jefferson visits.
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Navy
Bill Ingram
USN
Jefferson
Post Office
Airnmman
Dental Corps
Ingram
Longview
Texas
Miss Sharon Ford Becomes Bride of Pete Duck
Mr and Mrs Nead A Ford announce the marriage of daughter Sharon to Pete Duck son of Mrs Vivian Duck on June 4 in Mt Pleasant The bride wore a black and white silk shantung with empire waist and full skirt They will reside in Jefferson
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Nead A. Ford
Sharon
Pete Duck
Vivian Duck
Mt. Pleasant
Jefferson
Contestants Appeal Texarkana Court Over Stock Law Election
Joe McCasland representing the plaintiffs said the contestants filed an appeal with the Court of Civil Appeals in the Sixth Supreme Judicial District of Texarkana. Judge Maxwell Welch ruled the election legal at the June 2 hearing.
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Joe McCasland
Court of Civil Appeals, 6Th Supreme Judicial District of
Texarkana
Maxwell Welch
1930 Class of JLHS Holds Successful Reunion Here
Jefferson High School’s 1930 senior class held a Saturday reunion at Mrs. Louis King’s home. Attendees enjoyed greeting, dinner at Jefferson Fish Camp with ivy decor, and memory books and photos. Sunday featured a Daingerfiel State Park outing. Members listed with spouses and careers, teachers praised, and Allan Callison’s prayer concluded the event.
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Jefferson High School
Louis King
Jefferson Fish Camp
Mrs
Jeanette Taylor Proctor
Dallas
Michael
Atlantic Oil Co
Nina Atkins Kile
Marshall
Gladys Hartzo Malcolm
Merchant Marine
Armand
Howell
Longview
Southwestern Gas and Electric
Jerry
Maurice Bailey
Jefferson Wholesale Grocery
Bil McGuffin
Lodi
Rebecca Smith
MecCasland
Jefferson
Longhorn Ordnance
Deanna
Pamela
Alan Callison
T&p RR
Jo Alice
Gehrig
Wilma Wharton Stone
Daly
Chance Vought
Stanley
Edward
Wilma
Ss. M. A
Newell Beall
Hillsboro
Hamiett Smith
Mona Lemmon
Frances Benefield
Abe Bower
Geneva Midstead
Cecil Coker
Clarence Jolly
Ralph Hawkins
Pauline Bailey
Lorraine Wilson
Jesse Wise
J. H. Benefield Sr
Louis Kine
Allan Callison
Benefield Heads to Lockheed Aircraft Job in California
Johnie Benefield left Saturday for Burbank to join Lockheed Aircraft Corporation in the aerodynamics department under Richard Heppe. A. and M. graduate this month with a degree in aeronautical engineering plans a preemployment visit to Edwards Air Force Base to see his brother Captain T. D. Benefield and wife.
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Johnie Benefield
Burbank
California
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
Richard Heppe
Benefield
T. Dp. Benefield
Edwards Air Force Base
Edwards
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Jr. Alien
Crone
Hasty
A. Rhames
A ‘Brown
Scarborough
Hughes
Ellison
EK Brown
Bower
Rideout
Colvin
Ford
Whitfield
Bramlett
M'heimer
Coate
Brooks
Maxwell Bey East
Cardinals
CPD Braves
Rix
Tigers
Abrh Poa Suber
Dutcar
Jelew
Reeves
Pierce
Stroman
McNeil Ee
J. .Ford
Stevenson
Loomis
T - Stout
Pierson
Shamburger
Ou Burns
Clark
H Pierson
Chatham
Et Giants
Bollman
Barton
Lynn
Grant Murphy
Summerlin
Fortune
Hicks
Berry
Ee Jenkins
Ain Nage
Pyle Owe ‘Evans
Indians
Brown
Maxwell
Hlison
Coats
Nah
J. Whitfield
A. Ford
Ferrells Bridge
Marion County HD Council
Marion County Home Demonstration Council
C. H. Storie
Gabe Scott
District 4
Texas Home Demonstration Association
Hotel Texas
Ft. Worth
Gilmer
A. B. Hall
Prospect Club
Irma Jaynes
Lodi Club
Charlie Schellinger
Hall Club
8. C. Riley
A. L. Williamson
Jefferson Club
TAP
Little League of
Avinger Legion Post
Phillip
Marion-Cass
Doueer
Methodist
Episcopal
Navy Recruiter
Miss Sharon Ford
Texarkana Court
JLHS
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