Birthday Party for Mary Jean McCoy
Mrs Wayne McCoy hosted a Monday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Mary Jean at home Refreshments were served to Paula Bass Drulane Hellums Gloria Woods Dana Smoak Jill Watson Dortha Loretta Glenda Bobbie Jean Starnes Christy Charles Richmond Randy Cox Gary Fant Donnie Nelms Gerald McDonald Frank Durrum Harold Boyd Don Hall Sharon Evelyn and Bubba Haggard Mary Jean Charlotte and Rebecca McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Bass
Drulane Hellums
Gloria Woods
Nna Smoak
Jill Watson
Dortha
Loretta
Glenda
Bobbie Jean Starnes
Christy
Charles Richmond
Randy Cox
Gary Fant
Donnie Nelms
Gerald McDonald
Frank Durrum
Harold Boyd
Don Hall
Sharon
Evelyn
Bubba Haggard
Mary Jean
Charlotte
Rebecca McCoy
Jefferson High Choir Presents Brickboard Jungle Musical
Jefferson High School choir under Mrs. Carl Bailey stages an original musical comedy Brickboard Jungle with student performers in dramatic roles and special ensembles. Notable numbers include Linda Moore The Man in a Raincoat Carl Day Bailey That Lucky Ole Sun and Mike Shaw I Got Plenty of Nothin. First show October 20 at 7 30 p m. second October 21 at 1 00 p m. Admission 25 cents and 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson High School
Carl Bailey
Linda Moore
Carl Day Bailey
Mike Shaw
Carmen Yoachum and Frank Camp Exchange Vows
Mr and Mrs Frank Wesley Camp reside at 1102 Houston after a brief wedding trip in North Texas. They wed Friday September 30 at 4 45 pm in Wesley Methodist Tyler with Rev A N Tiller officiating. The bride Carmen Sue Yoachum wore a Derby tweed suit with white pique vest and white orchid corsage. The couple's families include G U Yoachum and Hugh Camp. He is a Sabine High School graduate and Kilgore College sophomore planning an accounting degree at the University of [incomplete].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Methodist Church
Tyler
A. N. Tiller
G. U. Yoachum
Carmen Sue Yoachum
Jefferson High School
Bish Mathis Institute
Longview
Hugh Camp
Sabine High School
Kilgore College
University of Texas
8th Grade 4-H Elects New Officers for Year
The Jefferson Sth Grade 4-H Club met last week to elect new officers for the coming year. Sherilyn Bailey was chosen president, Raby Stanley secretary, Anita Smith reporter. Plans were made for a trip to the State Fair in Dallas on October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Sth
Sherilyn Bailey
Raby ‘Stanley
Anita Smith
Dallas
Mrs T Gillespie Wins Hotpoint Golden Anniversary Prize
Mrs Tom Gillespie of Jefferson won a pushbutton range in Hotpoint's $2,000,000 Golden Anniversary contest. Local dealer E F J Meyer said judges in Chicago chose her entry from the area as the top prize. Marion County Butane and Furniture sponsored Jefferson’s entry as part of Hotpoint’s national celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gillespie
Jefferson
Hotpoint
EF. J. Meyer
Chicago
Cotton Defoliation Demonstration at Boots Walker Farm
Weldon B. Morris, county agent, announces a defoliation demonstration at the L. S. Boots Walker Farm on Friday October 14 starting at 1:30 p.m. The session shows using calcium cyanamide to remove cotton leaves to speed boles opening, improve sun exposure, and possibly boost price. attendees with slow opening cotton may arrange a later visit to see results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S
Boots
Walker Farm
Weldon B. Morris
Wise Garden Club Opens New Year Meeting
The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club held its first meeting of the club year on Thursday afternoon October 6 at the Manse with twenty members present. New president Mrs Jack Ford outlined the year's work and handed out year books with a promising program. Four new members Mrs David Key Mrs Brutus Harris Mrs R C Connor and Mrs J F Mc Donald were welcomed. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Walker Mrs Sims and Mrs Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club
Jack Ford
David Key
Brutus Harris
R. C. Connor
J. F. McDonald
Walker
Sims
Ford
Methodists Launch Fund Raising Campaign Tuesday Kickoff
About thirty attendees filled the first Methodist Church banquet Tuesday night launching the Farrow Campaign for pledges to the new church building fund. Workers received assignments for personal solicitations to the church budget and building fund. A report dinner is set for 7 30 p m Thursday October 13 with Roy I Farrow as founder and Anita Smith as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Farrow
Roy I. Farrow
Anita
De Kalb Beats Jefferson In District Opener 34 5
De Kalb Bears dominate Jefferson Bulldogs 34 to 5 in district 14A action. Darnell leads ground attack with seven yards per carry and Byers connects on key passes as the Bears build a 14 6 halftime lead and pull away after the break. Harrell and Barnett spark Jefferson on opening TD but De Kalb seals win with strong second half defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Bulldogs
DeKalb Bears
Hightower
Bulldogs
Bears
Don Byers
Owen Darnell
Darnell
McNeely
Bulldog
Phoney Harrell
Larry Barnett
Harrell
Byers
Walter Winchell
Bears Ahead, 7-4. Later In the First Period DeKalb
Jefferson
Jefferson Bulldog
Daingerfield
Daingerfield Tigers
DeKalb
Tigers
Linden
New Boston
Pittsburg
Hughes Springs
Paul Pewitt
Hooks
Tiger Stadium
Jefferson Bullpups tie Daingerfield 13 13 in district clash
Jefferson Bullpups and Daingerfield Tigers played to a 13 13 tie. Jefferson gained on runs by Wayne Bollman and Jerry Suber with Arthur Bower converting the extra point. Daingerfield answered with Tigert’s 55 yard TD run and Thompson’s 80 yard drive culminated in a TD. Suber added Jefferson’s final score. extra point failed. Standouts: Tigert Griffin Stokes Thompson Childree for Daingerfield. Bowers Suber Bollman Grubbs Cooner Farmer Hood for Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Daingerfield
Wayne Bollman
Jerry Suber
Tigers
Griffin
Bollman
Arthur Bower
Tigert
Thompson
Suber
Stokes
Childree
Bowers
Grubbs
Cooner
Farmer
Hood
Church of Christ Hikes Evening Service to 6 PM
The Church of Christ has changed the time for its Sunday evening services to 6 o clock. A young peoples class meets at 5 15. You are cordially invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Coral snakes killed in area this week
Two coral snakes were killed in the area this week. J. S. Walker and Weldon Morris each killed one on Carters axe road Monday. On Tuesday morning Robert Joe Bailey killed one out at Furnace Till on the Avinger Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Walker
Weldon Morris
Carters ‘Axe Road
Robert Joe Bailey
Furnace Till
Avinger
Martha Osburn Thomas M Spell Exchange Vows
Martha Ann Osburn and Thomas McLain Spell Jr. wed Sept 17 in Denton at Welch Street Church of Christ parsonage. Bride wore wedgewood blue silk shantung. bouquet white gardenias. Attendant Mrs Guy Fortenberry. best man Mr Fortenberry. Guests Yvonne Ward sang. Richard Sligar at piano. Both are seniors at North Texas State College. bride is Mu Phi Epsilon member. groom a former serviceman with Army commission. Home at 227 West Oak, Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordell Osburn
Martha Ann
Thomas McLain Spell, Jr
Thomas McLain Spell Sr
Stephenville
Texas
Denton
Welch Street Church of Christ Parsonage
Logan Buchanan
Guy Fortenberry
Stedell Texas
Spell
U. S. Army
Fort Benning
North Texas
West Oak Street
Local W M U Group Attends Annual Meeting
Nine Jefferson W M U members attended Soda Lake Association’s annual W M U meeting held last Thursday at Central Baptist Church. Mrs B O Dickerson was installed as prayer chairman during the all day conference. Other attendees included Mrs J F McDonald, Mrs Edwin Johnson, Mrs Olive Thompson, Mrs J T Simmons, Mrs George Grubbs, Mrs B F E Hicks, Mrs A O Stanford, and Mrs Buck Purdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson W. M. U
Soda Lake Association
Central Baptist Church
B. O. Dickerson
J. F. McDonald
Edwin Johnson
Olive Thompson
J. T. Simmons
George Grubbs
B. FE. Hicks
A. O. Stanford
Buck Purdy
Clarence Braden Hospitalized En Route to Miami
Clarence Braden, on a trip to a Legion convention in Miami, fell ill in Vicksburg Mississippi. He improved and was taken by ambulance on October 12 to the Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Braden
New Orleans
Legion
Miami
Fla
Vicksburg
Miss
Oschner Foundation
Troy Lee Davis death by own action verdict given
Troy Lee Davis died Monday evening at 7 30 at his parents home from self inflicted gunshot wounds. Justice of the Peace Olin Hines ruled death by own action. World War II veteran born June 18 1924. Survivors include parents three sisters a daughter and several relatives. Funeral at Hag gard Chapel 10 a m with Rev Edwin Johnson officiating. Interment Oak wood Cemetery. Pallbearers named Henry Knight Kirby Beauchamp Horace Bennett Newt McBride Lyle Simpson Dennis Youngblood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Lee Davis
Andrew Davis
Justice of the Peace
Olin Hines
Haggard Chapel
Edwin Johnson
Oakwood Cemetery
Davis
James Jones
Annie Mae Davis
Jefferson
Wilburn Hudson
Marshall
Linda Kay Davis
Carrie Davis
Roscoe Owens
Hallsville
W. L. Haynes
Lodi
Irby Tolleson
Raytown
H. A. Davis
Stallcup Blackbourne
Haygood Blackbourne
Coleman County
Henry Knight
Kirby Beauchamp
Horace Bennett
Newt McBride
Lyle Simpson
Dennis Youngblood
Methodist Rally Draws Attendees From Texarkana District
The Jefferson Methodist Church and other district churches plan a Church School Rally at Paul Pewitt School between Omaha and Naples on Sunday afternoon October 18 from 3 to 5 o clock. The theme Teach Christ Now features Inspirational and Information segments with Rev Leon Mathis of Texarkana delivering the inspirational message. District staff and many local leaders organize classes for children youth adults and administration. Several hundred are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Greaves
Jefferson Methodist Church
Texarkana
Paul Pewitt
Omaha
Naples
Christ
Leon Mathis
Williams Memorial Methodist Church of
Thomas M. Price
Elton Etrod
Chester Phillips
Mt. Pleasant
Burton Smith
Linden
Richard Murray
Hooks
Abie Adrian
Maud
J. F. Stone
Rubal Moore
Texas Conference Board of Education
Marshall Hampson
Madge Franklin
H.M. Whipple
R. B. Oder
Gladewater
Frances Nelson
Keith Kellow
Tyler
H. D. Moore
Walter Williams
DeKalb
James Jones
New Boston
Judy Scott Suffers Broken Leg in Bicycle Accident
Judy Scott, a first or second grade student, was struck by a pickup Thursday afternoon while riding a bicycle. She sustained a broken leg and is recovering at North Louisiana Hospital. her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Scott
North Louisiana Hospital
Judy
Cecil Scott
Jimmy Bennett at Texarkana Polio Center
Jimmy Bennett son of Mr and Mrs Ted Bennett was stricken with polio about three weeks ago and taken to St Michaels Hospital in Texarkana last Friday. He is observed to determine the extent of damage and for treatment. Effects of the disease seem mild though he had the paralytic type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Bennett
Ted Bennett
St. Michaels Hospital
Texarkana
P. L. Bass Dies After 45 Years as Jefferson Business Leader
P L Bass a Jefferson business head for over 45 years died after a heart attack. Funeral held at First Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Greaves officiating. Surviving are wife Mattie Bass three sons five daughters two brothers and one sister. Pallbearers listed. Stores closed citywide for funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
P. L. Bass
Jefferson
Bass
Robert Greaves
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr.Bass
Carrollton
Georgia
Texas
Alvarado
Perkins Dry Goods
Bass Dry Goods
Mattie Annie Cotter
Mattia Pearl Bass
Noble Bible Class
Board of
Stewards
Jefferson Rotary Club
Mattie Bass
Leon Bass
Basa
Myron Bass
Cuero
Tex
James T. Bass
Mt. Vernon
Optic Herald
Texa
O. A. P, DeVaux
Leakey
Hilton
Lunch Room Menu Next Week
Lunch room offers a weekly menu from October 17 to 21 with daily offerings. Monday features barbecued hot links and sides. Tuesday roast beef with gravy. Wednesday meat loaf. Thursday steamed wieners and macaroni and cheese. Friday salmon salad and pimento cheese sandwiches.
Local Post Office backs Fire Prevention Week
The local Post Office Department pledges support to National Fire Prevention Week proclaimed by the President. Local Postmaster Halbert McQuinn sent letters to postal employees urging cooperation with the declaration by preventing fires and removing home fire hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halbert McQuinn
Im Postal
Mrs S S Minor Hosts Friday Sewing Club
The Friday Sewing Club met October 7 with hostess Mrs S S Minor. After an hour of sewing and conversation, a brief business meeting followed led by Mrs Loomis. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Miss Ney Stalleup to members including Mrs J M DeWuare fra P M Bower Mrs F A Loomis Mrs Newt McBride Mrs Simpson Miss Fannie Benefield and Mrs McCastland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Minor
Loomis
Misa Ney Stalleup
J. M. DeWuare
P. M. Bower
F. A. Oomis
Newt McBride
Simpson
Fannie Benefield
McCastand
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kenneth Gordon
Texarkana Area
Karl Peterson
Sears-Roebuck Foundation
Karl
Kenneth
Sears
College Station
Mary Jean McCoy
Jefferson High Choir
Carmen Yoachum
Frank
Frank Wesley Camp
Houstonfter
North
T. Gillespie
Boots Walker Farm
Wise Garden Club
Methodists
Jim Laney
Don Scott
Dickie Morrison
Gene Boyd
Jewel Stacy
Alton Bush
Gerald Fletcher
Thomas White
Jim Parrish
Wendell Crossland
Loyd Jones
Clayton Keith
Bennie Cooner
Mike Walters
Jerry Lee
James Tolleson
Arthur Wharton
Glen Webster
Phernon Harrell
Larry Barnette
Wendell McNeely
George Wolaver
Harley Jones
Martha Osburn
Thomas M
Texark
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