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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1975
Page
1
Robert Moore caught a 6 3/4 pound bass and had it mounted by a taxidermist for 33 dollars. The note also mentions frustrations with Washington spending, creaking office doors, and Charles Hampton fixing the doors with a plane.
Ken Craver, president of the Marion County Historical Museum and Society, says exterior restoration is underway on the Austin Street building in Jefferson. The project includes roof leak repairs, moisture control, brick red paint with trim, and new glass. Contributions are being accepted for a second renovation planned for early 1976 to repaint and repair the interior.
County official Marvin Singleton reports about 1800 vehicles in the county still need registration and only 63 percent have been registered versus last year. He urges residents to register soon, and to bring their vehicle registration card.
A Charter Night Banquet for Marion County Jaycees was held at Cypress Restaurant on Friday March 21. John Thomas Taylor served as master of ceremonies and welcomed attendees including Linden Jaycees. The chapter outlined projects such as weed cutting along the Kansas City Southern Railroad right of way on Alley Street and a request to remove dirt piles to improve crossing vision. Additional plans include a Pilgrimage street dance and country fair, a softball team, Labor Day rest stop, and a Santa Claus program for Jefferson. Lady Jaycees president Mrs. Shirley Corley announced newcomer welcome efforts with 22 merchant coupons. Officers named: John Taylor president James Corley internal VP Paul Stanley external VP Don Beaty secretary treasurer and directors Gene Terry Larry Humphrey installed by guest speaker Jim Wright.
The City of Jefferson has applied to the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development to join the Federal Flood Insurance Program. The program provides federally subsidized coverage for property owners unable to obtain private insurance.
The First National Bank in Jefferson will sponsor via the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas an exhibit on counterfeit currency from March 31 to April 4, 1975. The free display teaches quick detection, showing denominations $1 to $100 beside genuine notes with a choice of a green or red light based on accuracy. It explains currency production, engraving, and special paper as protections against counterfeiting. Local citizens are urged to view, as the exhibit highlights methods to identify fake notes.
The 500 Inc of Dallas plans a weekend Journey to Jefferson for 15 couples during the annual auction party The Cultural Snow Plow. The event, scheduled for April 6, includes parties tours celebrities and a riverboat cruise, with catering by the organization’s board members. The 500 Inc, founded 1965 by Polly Lou Adams, has donated about $237,500 to Dallas arts, aiming to raise at least $100,000 in 1974-75 plus 12 educational meetings for members.
Northeast Texas Municipal Water District hosts Jefferson city officials and seven member cities for a dinner meeting at Tejas Village. President George Brabham reviews district history, legal formation, and storage rights of 5 000 acre feet with annual allocations to Avinger Daingerfield Hughes Springs Jefferson Lone Star Ore City and Pittsburg. Contracts sell 212 300 acre feet yearly to power firms. two more for 13 100 acre feet await effect. Remaining water for sale stands at 89 600 acre feet. 1958 tax assessment noted.
Mayor Dan Lester and the Jefferson City Commission announced Jerrell Woods as Chief of Police for the City of Jefferson. Woods has served as lieutenant for the past year and will replace Ben Thurman who resigned. He holds certificates from the East Texas Police Academy and has nine years of police service.
H L Shoffner superintendent reminds parents and students that after Easter holidays classes in Jefferson Independent School District will revert to the old timetable starting Monday morning March 31. School begins at 9 a m and ends at 3 30 p m.
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