Grave Marking For Revolutionary Soldier Harris Held In Tallapoosa
Miss Ruth Bridges represents DAR chapters from Jefferson Mt. Pleasant and Linden Texas at a grave marking for Revolutionary War soldier Matthew Harris. The ceremony started 1 30 p m at Tallapoosa Academy and ended at John Robbins Slaughter family plot near Slaughter s Crossing with Lyman Ward Military Academy and out of state descendants in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahopeka
Daughters of the American Revolution
Martha Laird
Mt. Pleasant
Martha McCraw
Jefferson
Matthew Harris
Tallapoosa Academy
John Robbins Slaughter
Slaughter’s Crossing
Tallapoosa County
Ala
Lyman Ward
Ruth Bridges
Mrs. Faun Shaw Honored By Marshall PTA Meet
Mrs. Faun Shaw of Jefferson received an honorary life membership at a Sam Houston School PTA meeting in Marshall. A longtime music teacher since 1961, she helped introduce the Orff Kodaly approach in Sam Houston School and beyond. Her students participated in National Music Week as she pursues extensive music education, degrees, and teaching positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston
Jefferson
Kidd-Key Conservatory
East Texas Baptist College
Wichita Falls Junior College
Fast Texas State University
Chicago Musical College
East Texas State University
Southern Methodist University
Stephen F. Austin University
Shaw
Marion County
Texa State Teachers Association
National Piano Teachers Guild
Sam Houston Pta
Michael Rivers
Albuquerque
Ray Shaw
Lufkin
Lisa Hurst
First Baptist Church In
Graduates Receive Ford Letter From White House
Jefferson High School graduates received a personal letter from President Gerald R. Ford praising their milestone and urging continued learning and service. The note underscores education as a key to opportunity and national well being, urging faith in self and perseverance. Locals attended related West Virginia events for Lt Maxey D. Brantley’s graduation and commissioning, with plans for Fort Sill and eventual assignment in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson High School
United States
Gerald R. Ford
White House
Washington
America
West Virginia
Stanford Brantley
Brooke
Joe Riggs
Carthage
Maxey D. Brantley
Brantley
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Blanche Eddy
Sylvia Eddy
Cove
New York
First Baptist Church of
Maxey
United States Army Reserve
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Europe
Card of Thanks from Jefferson Academy
Jefferson Academy expresses heartfelt thanks to friends who supported the doughnut sales during the school months. All proceeds benefit the school. They look forward to serving customers again in the fall and hope to add more baked goods to the menu with continued support.
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Jefferson Academy
Miss Joann McDonald Crowned Miss Blue Bonnet Garden Club
Sincere thanks extended to everyone who helped Joann McDonald become Miss Blue Bonnet Garden Club queen. Mr. and Mrs. Joe McDonald Jr. express gratitude for the support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann McDonald
Miss Blue Bonnet Garden Club
Joe McDonald, Jr
Garden Club Flower Show Plans At Excelsior House
Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club announces an America Our Heritage show on May 28 1975 at the Excelsior House Jefferson. Sections cover Red Man Betsy Ross We Rebel July 4 1776 Our First Thanksgiving Cotton White Gold Crossroads Tragedy Ford Theatre Jay Gould with Tri Color and Creativity Awards and a horticulture division. Judging begins at 11 am with public viewing 3 to 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club
A. L. Williamson
O. F. Harris
America
Excelsior House
Jefferson
Betsy Ross
Ford Theatre
Diamond Bessie
Jay Gould
Texas
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Bob Bacher
Marshall
Faun Shaw
Dar
Church OF
B & J Auto Body
U.S
Southwood Lawn
Jefferson & Marion County
B & J Auto
Bobby Johnson
King Size Wallet
Grandpa
Grandma
Shugart
Slok Photos
Our
TSA
Ralph Daniels
Public
Veteran
Linden
Marshall Pta Meet
Ford
Sharon Martin
Imogene Bass
AIB
Carol Tefteller
Louise Grubbs
Sharon Bonner
ED Joseph
Shirley Ponder
Dan Bowker
Allie Mae Henderson
Marion Oney
Jean Golden
Martha Parker
Sharon McNeely
Larry Johnson
Pam McGregor
Adolphus Barnett JR
Carolyn Fuquay
East Texas
The
American Institute of Banking
Ofa E
First National Bank
Garden Club
National Council of State Garde Clubs
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