Williamson Knight In Washington for Red River Navigation Hearing
Mr K Knight and Williamson of Jefferson travel to Washington to plead for navigation of the Red River and tributaries from the Mississippi. They are backed by Marion County and North Texas groups seeking authorization and funding. The hearing before Senate Public Works is part of an examination of the project with proposed authorization of about six million dollars for completion.
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K. Knight
Williamson
Jefferson
Washington
Senate
Red River
Mississippi
Bureau of the Budget
Marion Country
Ieffcront
Iation
Mtg
Knight
Merton
Northwartexas Municipal Water District
Line, Ballet
Sirs
Williamston
Shrevesport
Roy Matthias
Red River Valley Association
Senate Public Works Con Puities
Hie
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Louisians
Slivsissippi
Daingerficht
Caddo Lake
Bis Cypress River
Jeffenon
Daingerfield
House Public Work Committee
Randolph Jenkins
John Slatnik
Judge Ralston To Rule On Railroad Injunction Hearing
Judge Morris Ralston presided Monday in Jefferson over a temporary injunction suit filed by the City against Texas and Pacific Railroad to prevent a non agency depot. He indicated a weekend ruling after hearing three and one half hours of arguments.
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Morris Ralston
Cornelius
Texas and Pacific
Milton Jones
Lon Neison
Dwaine Dennis
Railroad Commission
Jefferson
City of
Conway
Marshall
Ms Cornelius
Ralston
City Water and Sewerage Rate Increase Announced
City Council approved higher water and sewer charges due to chemical and plant operating costs. The changes take effect immediately and appear on the June 1 1908 bill with a minimum water rate unchanged and sewerage minimum raised to 2.50.
Closing Exercise For Kindergarten Class May 23
Commencement exercises for Mrs. Leon Stricksen's Kindergarten class will be held Thursday evening May 23 at 7 30 o'clock at the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church in Jefferson. The public is invited. Students include Barry Bennett Michael Booe Mark Boone Michael Boyter Paula Breckenridge Buddy Carter Richard Duck Lee Haggard Wesley Hampton Perry Hinson Noel Howlett Kathryn Lester Patty McDaniel Andy Moore Leslie Rogers Ricky Shanafelt Brian Smith Diane Stricklen John David Thomas Mike Turner.
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Ricky Shanafelt
Brian Smith
Diane Stricklen
John David Thomas
Mike Turner
Oil and Gas Add $5 Million To Marion Economy
Marion County's oil and gas wells yield about 5 million dollars annually in economic output. The latest figures show crude oil valued at 3.4 million and natural gas at 1.6 million in 1966, with statewide 1967 production up about 5 percent.
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Marion
Marion County
Texas Mid-Continent
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Association
Texas
Railroad Commission
Texas Oilmen
Rinehart
Texas Employment Commission
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Graduation Schedule Set for Jefferson Academy
Jefferson Academy announces ceremonies for May 24 and 25 with consecration on Friday evening, Sabbath School and Baccalaureate on Saturday morning, followed by a 6 40 PM graduation program featuring invocations, hymns, sermons, addresses, performances, and diploma presentations.
Absentee Runoff Primary Under Way in Marion County
Absentee voting in the Democratic Runoff Primary runs May 22 to May 28 at the County Clerk's office in the Marion County Courthouse. Ballots include Preston Smith and Don Yarborough for governor. Morgan McKnight and J B McNeely for Commissioner of Precinct 3. Vote absentee if out of town on June 1.
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Marion County
Preston Smith
Don Yarborough
Morgan McKnight
J. B. McNeely
Runoff Democratic Primary Set for Saturday June 1
County Democratic Chairman J. R. Cornelius announced the runoff will be held Saturday June 1 at the American Legion Hall in Jefferson. Other county polling locations will operate at designated sites throughout the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Cornelius
American Legion Hall
Jefferson
Can We Wave The Flag Too Much Memorial Day Address
A reflective piece argues that patriotism should be amplified not tempered. The author elevates the flag as a symbol of national unity and democratic ideals, urging public displays and a return to ethical values while recalling historic figures and events. Memorial Day, May 30, anchors the call to renewed devotion.
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America
United States of America
Patrick Henry
Jefferson
Franklin
Washington
Nathan Hale
Gettysburg
Valley Forge
Paul Revere
Jackson
Alamo
Corrigedor
Pearl Harbor
Monitor
Merrimac
Flanders Field
Bataan
Iwo Jima
Normandy
Babe Ruth
Davy Crockett
Garden Tour Tuesday May 28 Prospect Community
County Agent Weldon Morris announces a vegetable garden field tour starting 1 30 p m Tuesday May 28 at the A B Hall Sr farm in Prospect Community. Dr John Larson horticulturalist leads discussions on vegetable gardening with demonstrations and questions. several gardens in Prospect will be visited.
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A. B. Hall, Sr
Prospect
Weldon Morris
Morris
Hall Garden
John Larson
Food Program Costs Outlined for Marion County
Marion County will aid about 1200 people under a new commodity food program. The county’s cost is 36 cents per person yearly, 18 cents during a six month test. USDA covers other expenses. annual salaries total 12 933.60 and other costs 5 494.30. Food distribution occurs twice monthly.
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Marion County
Tom Morris
Morris
United States Department of Agriculture
USDA
Local Share of Highway Costs Estimated At 76000
Marion County car owners learn their share of the expanded highway system costs totals 76000 dollars as Uncle Sam’s long under construction project raises expenses for motorists. The piece notes motorists bear a larger burden than expected as the federal program progresses.
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Marion County
Uncle Sam
Memorial Day Closures Reported by Jefferson Businesses
Several Jefferson businesses will close for Memorial Day while the Post Office and Courthouse offices remain open. The First National Bank plans to stay open. The article notes highway funding contributions totaling about 76 000 dollars in the past year, largely from a 4 cent gas tax, with Highway Trust Fund covering 90 percent of construction costs and drivers paying about 30 dollars annually for 10 000 miles per year at 14 mpg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Bureau of Public Roads
Highway Trust Fund
Marion County
Commencement Programs Announced for Jefferson High School
The Baccalaureate Service for Jefferson High School graduates will be Sunday May 26 at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium with processional by Yvonne Lovelady, remarks by M. L. Boland, and benediction by Louis Knight. The following Monday May 27 in the same venue will feature processional by Lovelady, song and speeches by students, diploma awards by H. B. Thornton, and benediction by Bobby White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson High School
Yvonne Lovelady
Hyman
All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
Congregation
Ronnie Paul Tyler
Peggy Jones
Vince Whelan
Luther Wicker
M. L. Boland
Louis Knight
Battle Hymn of the Republic
David Brown
Mary McGuffin
Beth Broussard
Debbie Ham
John Blackburn
Halls of Ivy
John M. Chubb
Bill J. Cornelius
H. B. Thornton
Bobby White
Chief Horner Receives 7200 Volt Electrical Shock
Jefferson City Chief Walter Horner was seriously burned when an antenna on the City Hall roof contacted a 7200 volt transmission line. He was treated at Marshall Memorial Hospital after being carried from the roof by assistants including City Commissioner L. W. Weaver and Charles Norwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Walter Horner
Horner
L. W. Weaver
Charles Norwood
Sonny Carter
Week Activities At Central High School Announced
Central High School principal Fred Lockett releases the final week calendar. Final examinations are Thursday and Friday May 23 and 24, each class 90 minutes. Junior high commencement Friday May 24 at 8 pm. Baccalaureate Sunday May 26 at 10 am. Senior high commencement Monday May 28 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Cards pickup and regular bus service follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lockett
Central High School
Shrimp Supper Slated by Proctor Meisenheimer Legion
All members of the Proctor Meisenheimer American Legion Post are invited to a shrimp supper at the Legion Hall Thursday night May 23. The meal prepared by John Joseph will be served at p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor- Meisenheimer American Legion Post
Legion Hall
John Joseph
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Marion County Hospital District Board of Directors
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Houston
Jefferson Academy
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the Fathers
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M. E. Connell
Carol Jean Kennedy
Paul Tullock
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