Jefferson Resident Named To State USDA Office
TEMPLE George C Marks will succeed Edward E Thomas as state conservationist for the USDA Soil Conservation Service effective November 2. Marks, a native of Heidenheimer, Texas, is currently state conservationist for Arizona and began his SCS career in 1950 at Rusk Texas as a soil scientist. He previously served as district conservationist at Sulphur Springs Winnsboro Jefferson New Boston and Corsicana. He is a 1944 Temple High School graduate with a Texas A&M University 1950 bachelor’s degree and U S Air Force service 1945 46. Thomas has led Texas SCS since 1972 and will become assistant administrator for SCS in Washington DC. He joined SCS in 1954 and rose to deputy state conservationist in Nashville before moving to Temple then Texas roles. Thomas is a 1954 Texas A&M graduate and former Army officer in Korea. IRS and Mrs Bill Ford of Conde visited F other, Mrs Jack Ford, son.
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New Boston
Corsicana
Marks
First United Methodist Church
Temple
Arkansas
Arizona
Temple High School
Texas A & M University
U. S. Air Force
Thomas
Texas
SCS
Washington
D. C
Lubbock
Nashville
Tennessee
Korea
Levi and Lace 4-H Club Organized in Jefferson
Levi and Lace 4-H Club organized in Jefferson on October 21 1975 with officer elections led by Sam Ruegg county extension agent Becky Cornett elected president Jay Don Howe vice president Pam Cornett treasurer Kim Howe secretary and Tracey Martin reporter The group planned departments sewing and food meeting November 3 7 pm at Extension Office and farm and ranch management Wednesday 4 30 pm Further interest groups included drill team and cattle production Monthly meetings were set for the third Tuesday at 7:00 pm inviting all aged 9 to 19 to join
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Jefferson
Sam Ruegg
Becky Cornett
Jay Don Howe
Pam Cornett
Kim Howe
Tracey Martin
School Menu for November 10 to 14
The menu lists daily lunch choices. Monday features chicken dumplings, English peas, candied yams, fruit cobbler, corn bread and milk. Tuesday offers sloppy joes with French fries, catsup, green relish and peanut butter pudding.
Marion County Commission approves dispatch, minibus, and jail power deals
At a special meeting of the Marion County Commissioners Court on October 27 motions approved an agreement with the City of Jefferson for dispatching fire and police services once the jail is operational. Another motion authorized a 60 percent county cost minibus operation for senior citizens starting January 1, 1976. A fifth year electric service contract for the Marion County Jail with Southwestern Electric Power Company was also approved, to begin when service is available at the jail.
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Marion County Commissioners Court
Carter
Benson
City of
Jefferson
Fire Dept
Police Dept
Marion County
Wicker
Southwestern Electric Power Company
Residents Celebrate Halloween Week at Douglas Nursing Home
Residents at the Douglas Nursing Home enjoyed a week of activities culminating in a Halloween party on Friday October 31 in the dining room. Tables featured Jack o lantern centerpieces and decorations echoed the festive theme throughout the home. Staff, led by Activities Director Mrs L R Johnson, handed out miniature Jack o lanterns filled with candies and cookies to each resident.
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The
Douglas Nursing Home
L. R Johnson
Texas History Highlights From State Symbols and Names
The word Texas derives from Tejas, meaning friend in Hasinai. The term also names the largest stateroom on Mississippi steamboats. Texas adopted its state song "Texas Our Texas" in 1929 and the motto "Friendship" in 1930. The bluebonnet is the state flower since 1901, with a nonofficial flower song adopted in 1933. The mockingbird became state bird in 1927.
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Texas
Trinity
Angelina Rivers
William J. Marsh
Gladys Yoakum Wright
Fort Worth
Marsh
Julia D. Booth
Lora C. Crockett
Dan Moody
Hall Baptist Halloween party and weekend guests listed
Mrs David Perkins hosted a Hall Baptist Church Halloween party and weiner roast for Junior and Beginner Sunday School. Guests included Julie Jill Dennis Whatley Dana Mike Martin Joe Kim Laster Tina Marty Chambliss Rev and Mrs Jim Walters Jennifer Robert. Several other families visited relatives in Conroe Willis Rosenburg Luf kin Mineola and Pauls Valley Oklahoma. The piece notes attendance at a Cass Youth Rally and weekend guests from Rosenburg Natchitoches Derricks and a hospital thanks to Marion County Hospital Pink Ladies.
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David Perkins
Hall Baptist Church
Julie
Jill
Dennis Whatley
Dana
Mike Martin
Joe
Kim Laster
Tina
Marty Chambliss
Jim Walters
Jennifer
Robert
John Rives
Conroe
Willis
Alvin Lewis
Charlotte
Cindy
Cass
Waldo Walcik
Roger Walcik
Melissa
Rosenburg
Cecil Grubaugh
C. L. Aaron
Phillip
Jimmy Hileman
Bobby David
Lufkin
C. C. Aaron
Paul's Valley
Oklahoma
E. T. Aaron
Gladewater
Lee James
Mineola
Marion County Shrine Auxiliary Thanks Donors For Chili Supper
The Marion County Shrine Auxiliary expresses gratitude to all involved in the annual drawing for the Shrine Chili Supper. Three hundred forty two tickets sold for a contribution of 171 dollars. The winner is C. W. Stroub of P O Box 616 Kansas City Missouri.
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Marion County Shrine Auxiliary
C. W. Stroub
P. O
Kansas City
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IRS
Bill Ford
Conde
Jack Ford
Edward E. Taylor
Austin-Jefferson
Levi and Lace
Texas History
Hall News
Cink. Edwards
Lakeview Lodge
Melinda
Renelle Derrick
Natchitoches
J. O. Derrick
Donald Derrick
St. Louis
Wrere
Emmett Purdy
Savannah
de Ware
Harris
Marion Co. Hospital
Henry Maxwell
E. H. Edwards
Pasadena
Commerce
Bill Westbrook
John
East Texas State University
Red Ryder
Dan Knight
Houston
Gaylon Turner
G.E. Haggard & Son
Clarksville
Jefferson, Texas
Avinger, Texas
Church Street
Ao Wees Saaron
Stuen
Meeo Ayo
Larry McNeely
EXXON
Laer
Ashrenn
Ivan
Akes
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