Linden Tigers blank Jefferson Bulldogs in district clash
Linden Tigers roll to a 27 0 victory over Jefferson Bulldogs at home, piling up 342 rushing yards while Jefferson managed 66. Early TDs by Wells and Hitchcock, plus Burns keeper for a score, set the tone as Linden honors a looming showdown with De Kalb Mears for the district crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Bulldogs
Linden
Atlanta
Tigers
DeKalb Mears
Bulldogs
Jefferson
Boyce Wells
S&c Varia
Bud Jones
Wells
Alvin Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Jerry Taylor
Bulldog
Donald Burns
Taylor
Jefferson - Linden
Ate Ae
J W Smith Dies In Shreveport Nov 11
J W Smith died November 11 at 2 40 a m in Shreveport He was born June 14 1909 in Hughes Springs son of Sam P and Myrtle Smith Burial was at Mt Zion Cemetery in Cass County on Saturday November 12 He is survived by his wife Lola Mae Morrison two sons George and Lester five brothers S T and L A Smith Pensacola FL J A Smith Dothan AL Joy Smith Shreveport Rupert G Smith Marshall and one sister Mrs Fred Monk Shreveport
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Loonie) Smith
Shreveport
Hughes Springs
Sam P
Myrtle Smith
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Cass County
Lola Mae Morrison
George
Lester Smith
S. T
L. A. Smith
Pensacola
Florida
J. A. Smith
Dothan
Alabama
Joy
Smith
Rupert G. Smith
Marshall
Fred Monk
Edward Taylor Named Chairman of County USC Fund
Edward FE Taylor was named chairman of Marion County Texas United Defense Fund, with a $352 county quota toward a $640,000 state goal for 1955. Texas servicemen from Marion number 184, and Ray Newnham appointed him district chairman to marshal the USO services for youths in the armed forces as part of the fall Community Chest and United Fund drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Edward FE. Taylor
Marion County
Texas United Defense Fund
USC
Texas
Taylor
Ray Newnham
USO
Texas Goal
Community Chest
United Fund
Bulldogs Clash With Hooks In Final 1955 Game
Jefferson travels to Hooks Texas for the season finale facing the Hornets in a bid to avoid last place in District 14 AA. Both squads seek first district win as J C Markham leads Hooks while Bulldogs veterans depart after this game. Details: probable lineups list Jefferson starters Wayne Stewart to Tommy Tinsley and Hooks lineup features Clayton Keith to Wendell McNeely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Bulldogs
Hooks
Texas
Hooks Hornets
Dstrict
Hornets
J. C. Markham
Bulldogs
Clayton Keith
Phoney Harrell
Glen Webster
Jackie Briggs
P. G. Hileman
James McDonald
Arthur Wharton
Lunghroom Menus for November 21 Kitchen list
On Monday the menu features spiced ham and whole green beans with cream gravy, small whole potatoes, combination salad, corn bread, butter, peanut butter cookies, and milk. Tuesday offers steamed wieners, pinto beans, buttered rice, tossed salad, corn bread, butter, stewed prunes, and milk. Wednesday serves turkey with carrots and peas, dressing with giblet gravy, fruit salad, hot rolls, cranberry sauce, cake squares, and milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Dinner Party Compliment To Sherry Kindred
Mr and Mrs Paul Kindred entertained their daughter Sherry with a birthday dinner last Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Sam Phillips and Jaylyn Mrs Charlie Mathis and Wanda Lynn of Avinger Mr and Mrs Leon Whatley Judy and Danny of Kilgore Mr and Mrs Alvin Kindred and Sandra of Dallas Mrs Marvin Whatley and Waymon Frankie Pierce Larry and June Barnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kindred
Sherry
Sam Phillips
Jaylyn
Charlie Mathis
Wanda Lynn
Avinger
Leon Whatley
Judy
Danny
Kilgore
Alvin Kindred
Sandra
Dallas
Marvin Whatley
Waymon
Frankie Pierce
Larry
June Barnett
Baptist Class Entertained With Wiener Roast
Members of the Young People's Department of the First Baptist Church were entertained Monday night at the roadside park with a wiener roast. Guests included Wan da Bornman Peggy Duncan Sara Ann Riley Evelyn McDonald Betty Bollman Jerry Lee David Henderson Mike Shaw Arthur Wharton James McDonald Benny Cooner Wendell McNeely Ginger Hicks Frances Stallcup Alma Hughes Beth Carter Mike Walters and sponsors Mrs Raymond Shaw Mrs S C Riley Mrs J F McDonald and Mrs George Lester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Department
The
First Baptist Church
Wanda Bornman
Peggy Duncan
Sara Ann Riley
Evelyn McDonald
Betty Bollman
Jerry Lee
David Henderson
Mike Shaw
Arthur Wharton
James McDonald
Bennie Cooner
Wendell McNeely
Ginger Hicks
Frances Stallcup
Alma ‘Hughes
Beth Carter
Mike Walters
Raymond Shaw
S. C. Riley
J. F. McDonald
George Lester
Mrs Ethel Brown Buried Here Thurs
Mrs Ethel Schluter Brown died November 6 at her Beverly Hills home. Graveside services were held Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery at 2 p.m. Officiating was Bishop Augustine Danglmayer. Burial followed under Hageard Funeral Home charge. A Jefferson native born August 15 1885 she is survived by daughter Mrs Anne O Donnell and her mother Mrs John Saner plus several brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood
Ethel Schluter Brown
Beverly Hills
California
Augustine Danglmayer
Hageard
Jefferson
Anne O'Donnell
San
Hale
Mable Ragley
Texarkana Court Hears Stock Law Case
The Court of Civil Appeals of Texarkana heard the case N. M. Lock et al versus Tom Morris concerning the Marion County Stock Law on November 10. No decision has been handed down yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Lock
Atkins Widow Dies Attended by Family in Perrin
Mrs W T Atkins died November 9 leaving husband W T Atkins and son Sam Atkins. Friday in Perrin Texas Sam Atkins and Martha Atkins attended the funeral of Minnie Atkins of Wichita Falls formerly of Jefferson. W T Atkins and Sam Atkins are brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Atkins
Sam Atkins
Martha
Perrin
Texas
Minnie Atkins
Wichita Palls
Jefferson
Atkins
W. T
Look Who's New: Several Newborns Announced in Marshall Area
Mr and Mrs James Jones welcome son Charles William born November 14 at Kahn Memorial Hospital with Marshall grandparents Andrew Davis and Mrs Charlie Jones. Rodney Lewis named for 6 lb 7 oz baby born to Louie DeLong of Madison College Tenn and Clyde Greenhill of Jefferson. Pat Hellums and John Hellums announce son born November 18 at 3212 Thomas Ave Midland with paternal grandparents John Hellums of Prospect. B B Henderson and spouse welcome daughter Kenni Denise born November 15 at Kahn Memorial Hospital Marshall with Kenni Denise named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jones
Charles William
Kahn Memorial Hospital
Marshall
Andrew Davis
Charlie Jones
Louie DeLong
Madison College
Tenn
Rodney Lewis
Louie De-Long
Meridian
Mississippi
Clyde Greenhill
Jefferson
Pat Hellums
Thomas Ave
Midland
John Hellums
Prospect
A. J. Woods
B. B. Henderson
Kenni Denise
Central Slips By Kilgore in 6-0 Conference Win
Central eleven closed the season with a 6-0 victory over Kilgore, aided by precise passing from quarterback Carl Toliver who found receivers on most plays. Watson added the game's only score on a 30 yard delayed handoff, as Kilgore’s Manning intercepted once, and Central improved to five wins and three losses while holding the conference’s second place after a loss to Gladewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Kilgore
Carl Toliver
Greer
Bonner
Manning
Fleet Kilsore
Watson
Toliver
Kilsore
Baptist WMU Group Attends District Convention
W M U ladies from this area attend the District 1 W M U Convention held at Scarborough Memorial Chapel E T B C in Marshall on Tuesday. Attendees include Mrs. B Otho Dickerson, Mrs I F McDonald, Mrs Edwin Johnson, Mrs Olive Thompson, Mrs J P Fant, Mrs Earl Day, Mrs Allen Benefield, Mrs Bennie Broussard, and Mrs Dowell Sterrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.U
Scarborough Memorial Chapel
E.T.B.C
Marshall
B. Otho Dickerson
I. F. McDonald
Edwin Johnson
Olive Thompson
J. P. Fant
Earl Day
Pisconal Ladies Food Sale at Christ Church Saturday
The Women's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church will hold a food sale Saturday November 19 at 10 a.m. The sale takes place in the old Sedberry building at the corner of Polk and Lafayette Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Auxiliary of
Christ Episcopal Church
Sedberry Building
Polk and
Lafayette Street
Joint Thanksgiving Service Set for Jefferson Churches
A joint Thanksgiving service will be held Wednesday evening November 23 at First Baptist at 7 o clock with Rev Robert Greaves pastor First Methodist as principal speaker. Rev C B White Nazarene will read scriptures and Rev Lawton Riley Christ Episcopal will give the responsive reading. Dr W S McNutt University Chapel Church will lead in prayer. Edwin Johnson pastor First Baptist and president of the Jefferson Ministerial Alliance calls it a long awaited gathering for all to give thanks. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
First Baptist
Robert Greaves
First Methodist
C. B. White
Nazarene
Lawton Riley
Christ Episcopal Church
W. 8. McNutt
University Chapel
Nrayor
Southwestern Gas Gives 59 to Marion 4-H Club
Southwestern Gas and Electric Company for the ninth straight year presents a $59 contribution to the Marion County 4-H Club Council. Mr. W A Cox delivers the gift to Miss Sue Cagle and Weldon Moris on November 15. A H Gray Jr notes the company funds support for 4 H clubs across counties and parishes, praising rural youth and the nation’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Gas and Electric Company
Marion County
W. A. Cox
Sue Cagle
Weldon Moris
Southwestern
A. H. Gray, Jr
America
Senior Class To Sponsor Dance At Legion Hall
The Senior Class of J.H.S. sponsors a semi formal Thanksgiving Dance on November 25 at 7 30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Tickets are sold by class members or at the door. Admission is 50 cents stag and couple. Proceeds go to the senior trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H.S
American Legion Hall
Sunday Morning Services Now At Presbyterian
Regular services are now held at the First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Wayne Moulden of Atlanta. The worship hour is 8 30 a.m. Sunday School follows the preaching service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Wayne Moulden
Atlanta
Ballpups Elect Bower And Suber War Captains
Arthur Bower was elected captain and Jerry Suber elected co captain by the Ballpups, the junior football team, at an election held at the football field Friday afternoon. The season sees co captains appointed by Coach Harley Jones before each game, then at season end players elect the captain and co captain. This election makes the two boys eligible to wear a star with their letter. Arthur played quarterback and Jerry was left halfback for the Hustling Bullpups this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bower
Jerry Suber
Harley Jones
Cocaptain
Arthur
Jerry
Prizes In Photo Contest At Simplecute Shopper Day
Winston B. Lucas of Irving Texas visits Jefferson on Monday November 28 from 10 30 a m to 4 30 p m at Julane s Child Shop to photograph children for the Simplecute contest Publication free proofs printed in the paper and prizes totaling 18 20 for the three best photos Photos must be uniform size and taken by Lucas All children may appear in the Simplecotte with no age limit and no purchase required to enter or print their photos
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simplecute
Winston B. Lucas
Irving
Texas
Jefferson
Julane
Little Mary
Methodist Group At District Banquet
Buck Markos Olen Summerlin Weldon Morris and Robert Greaves attended the District Laymen's Banquet at Williams Memorial Methodist Church in Texarkana. Mr Morris promoted attendance. Hubert Johnson of the Methodist Home for Orphans in Waco spoke and showed slides. Two boys from the home sang. Attendees enjoyed the meat and ice program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Markos
Olen Summerlin
Weldon Morris
Robert Greaves
Williams Memorial Methodist Church
Texarkana
Morris
Hubert Johnson
Methodist Home For
Waco
Texas
Twin Boys Burned to Death in Home
Ronald and Donalia Akin five year old twins of Waskom burned to death in a house fire last Thursday morning. Relatives included Mrs Carl Johnson of this city and the twins mother Mrs Robert Akin her niece. The funeral was held in Carthage last Friday with Mr and Mrs Johnson and Mrs ar Fuller attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald
Donalia Akin
Waskom
Carl Johnson
Robert Akin
Thanksgiving Holiday Observed In Jefferson County
Most Jefferson stores and businesses will close Thursday November 24 for Thanksgiving. Friday is a holiday as voted earlier, with all Marion County and Jefferson schools taking Thursday and Friday, November 24 25 as holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Wriday
Marion County
Buddy Rideout Honored With 10th Birthday Party
Mrs. Tom Rideout entertained her son Buddy with a party on his 10th birthday Tuesday. Autumn colors and Thanksgiving decorations set the theme. Miniature turkeys decorated the cake and lollypop party favors were handed out. Guests included Jean and John Terry, Jim and Noah Bennett, Duke DeWare, and Eddie Cobb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rideout
Buddy
Lolly Pops
Jean and
John Terry
Jim and
Noah Bennett
Duke DeWare
Eddie Cobb
Reed To Speak Sunday At Methodist Church
L Reed of Dallas president of Great Commonwealth Life Insurance Co will speak at the First Methodist Church Sunday at 11 o clock The High School Choir directed by Mrs Carl Bailey will sing seasonal music All church members and others seeking a church home are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Reed
Great Commonwealth Life Insurance Co
Dallas
First Methodist
Robert Greaves
Reed
Tyler
Carl Bailey
Methodist Church
Smile Day Bags Bring Goodwill To Handicapped Workers
On Sunday November 27 at 2 p.m. Boy Scouts plan a Smile Day circuit to collect discarded clothing left on front doors. The bags support Goodwill Industries in Dallas and aid handicapped workers across the area, providing jobs and training and promoting youth citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill
Dallas
Jimplecute Prints Early Next Week
The Jimplecute announces an early publication next week because Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday. News and ad copy should be submitted as early as possible to meet the adjusted deadline.
Clarence Braden Extends Rotary Attendance Record
Clarence Braden marked 24 years and three months of continuous Rotary meeting attendance last Wednesday. He attended from his hospital bed at Ochsner Foundation Hospital with four recent meetings at Metairie Country Club New Orleans, en route to Miami Beach for an American Legion convention before falling ill. He reports missing the Legion trip due to his diabetic ulcer and foot condition, which was once thought to require amputation but no longer. He is improving and expects release soon, while continuing weekly Rotary attendance by ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Braden
Rotary International
Braden
Metairie Country Club
New Orleans
Oschner ‘Foundation Hospital
Miami Beach
Florida
The
American Legion
Rotary
James Mauldin Named to Who's Who List 1955 56
James Ellison Mauldin has been elected for Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges for 1955 56. Students were chosen for excellence scholarship leadership and service to the school. Mauldin will graduate in January and was among thirteen East Texas Baptist College students honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ellison Mauldin
James
East Texas Baptist College
Smackover Test Staked Here Near Jefferson and Rodessa
Location staked Tuesday for a 10,000 foot Smackover lime wildcat in Marion County. Thomas Jordan Inc of New Orleans filed to drill No 1 C Braden, 500 ft from north line and 1,900 ft from east line on a 527 acre Henry Varnell survey. Project nine miles north of Jefferson and 2.5 miles west of Lodi, two and a quarter miles northwest of nearest Rodessa field production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Thomas Jordan, Inc
New Orleans
C. Braden
Henry Varnell
Jefferson
Lodi
Rodessa
4-H Achievement Day Set for November 19 in Marion Co High
The Marion County 4 H Achievement Day is scheduled for Saturday November 19 at 2 pm in the High School Auditorium. 4 H members and parents are invited as recognition is given to outstanding 4 H Club work. Awards will be presented followed by Sherry Kindred’s Gold Star Girl speech and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Sherilyn Bailey
Kenneth Gordon
Joel McKinley
Joel Wil
Carolyn Clark
Sherry Kindred
Mrs Rogers Returns Home From Texas Family Visit
Mrs Jeff Rogers has returned home after visiting her son and family Mr and Mrs Ben Rogers of Cleveland Texas and Mr and Mrs Miller Rogers and family of Kemah Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Rogers
Ben Rogers
Cleveland
Texas
Mrs. Miller Rogers
Kemah
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Linden Tigers
Tiger
Duncan Thompson
Tommy Smith
Jones
Burnet
J. E. Sutton
J. W. Smith
Edward Taylor
U.S.C. Fund
Wayne Stewart
Andy Andrews
Emerson Balmain
Bennie Badgett
Archie Fields
Billy Waters
Johnny Hill
Carol Smith
Charles Graham
Sam Carey
Le—Clayton Keith
Benny Cooner
Harold Smith
Harry George
James Tolleson
Qb—Phoney Harrell
David Tenderson
Tommy Tinsley
Ats
Lunghroom
Baptist
Ethel Brown
WMU
Furill
Gussye Williams
Kindagarten
Swann Key
Janette Allen
Cathy Wilson
Lyn Bullard
Jackie Jenkins
Eloise Stratton
Cristi Scuddy
Brad Lockett
Carolyn Grubbs
Budd Key
Jeffrey Fuquay
Marguerite Limberg
Michael McQuinn
Jimmy Durrum
Bill Pierce
Judy Warren
John Bradburn
Johnny Smartt
Sharon Kaye Woods
S.w.gle
Marion
At-Presbyterian
Ballpups
Bower
Buddy Rideout
al, Reed
Methodist
Rotary Club
James Mauldin
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