Around Town Highlights and Holiday Cheer
A playful hometown roundup notes Marvin Singleton delighted by a birthday package from his granddaughter containing an Aggie inside out coffee mug. It also mentions a Huntsville Prison Rodeo wild bull, the Francis Hobbs and Carter families, Ray Woods and a comical fishing tale with his wife on Lake O the Pines, and a lighthearted Nabisco Home Economics holiday menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Singleton
Huntsville Prison
W. J. Francis
E. R “Sleepy” Hobbs
Marie Carter
Ray Woods
Ray
Lake O' the Pines
September Rainfall Totals Reported for Jefferson
R C Connor, official weather observer for Jefferson, reports September 1975 rainfall totaled 0.27 inches, bringing the yearly total to 42.77 inches. Daily figures include trace on September 6 and 10, 0.03 on September 12, 0.02 on September 17, and 0.10 on September 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R C. Connor
Jefferson
Nor
Trace
Legion Meeting Spotlights Shrimp Creole Dinner
Ed Taylor commander says the Proctor Meisenheimer American Legion Post will serve shrimp creole to members at the regular meeting Thursday evening. All Legionnaires are urged to attend the meeting starting at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor -Meisenheimer American Legion Post
Ed Taylor
Dismissal Sought In $300,000 School Suit
Tony Hileman, attorney for Jefferson Independent School District and board members, seeks dismissal or transfer in a $300,000 discrimination suit filed by former teacher Joanna Morrow. Defendants deny discriminatory practices and contend Morrow was uncertified for kindergarten and that the contract required state certification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Hileman
Jefferson Independent School District
Joanna Morrow
Tyler
H. L. Shoffner
M. L. McNeely
W. R Westbrook
G.W. Carpenter
Dwaine Dennis
Vance Grubbs
J. R. Hollon
Jimmy Moore
Jefferson
Marshall
Ms. Morrow
Hileman
Chamber Drops Sponsorship of Flea Market in Marion County
At the October board meeting, the Marion County Chamber of Commerce voted to stop sponsoring the monthly Flea Market held the third weekend on Dallas and Austin Streets. Since 1971 the market has generated about $1,462 in profit, averaged $24 monthly, and faced Austin Street resident complaints for trespassing and trash. The group also reported $5,000 donated toward paving the county airport runway, with $500 more pledged and $1,500 still needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Hileman
John Ashley
Chamber
Dallas Street
Austin Street
John Reeves
Chamber Airport Committee
Local Man Charged In Knifing Here
Jefferson police arrested George Earl Spiers, 27, after a 3 hour search at his residence and the Jefferson Hotel, charging him with aggravated assault in a knifing case. Bond set at 5000, held in Jefferson City Jail. Victim Robert Countiss of 202 Dallas Street was treated at Marion County Hospital and later Memorial Hospital in Marshall, listed in fair condition Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Jerrell Woods
Robert Countiss
Dallas Street
George Earl Spiers
Jefferson Hotel
Justice of the Peace
Clarence Wicker
Jefferson City
Marion County Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Marshall
Woods
Retirement Income Growth In Marion County
Social security payments flow into Marion County show 1974 totals of 2.58 million with 1 770 recipients averaging 1 458 dollars each, up from three years earlier as benefits rose 11 percent under cost of living indexing. Nationwide data confirm rising payouts and a higher payroll tax threshold. A holiday visitor story follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
United States
Social Security Administration
City and County Receive Quarterly Revenue Checks
Jefferson city received a quarterly Revenue Sharing check of 12224.00, totaling 121853.00 since January 8, 1973, for street repair, police car, water tower work, and sewer plant pump. Marion County collected 48527.00 this quarter with a grand total of 488271.00 since late 1972, funds spent on courthouse restoration, solid waste, sheriff's department support, and other county needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Marion County
Marion County Sheriff's Department
Interpretation of School Fees Outlined By Commissioner
A seven point letter by Dr. M. Brockette outlines how the October 1 1975 Attorney General opinion limits fees for Driver Education supplies lab and extracurriculars in Texas public schools. It clarifies dates scope and the option for students to furnish materials while ensuring districts provide basic vocational materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
M. Brockette
John L. Hill
Hill
Brockette
First National Assets Rise at Jefferson and Marion Bank
Comptroller of the Currency call report shows First National Bank in Jefferson assets up 1.01 million since December 31, 1974. Marion County bank reports assets of 17.021 million as of September 30, up from 16.008 million year end. Nine month deposits rise 733,813 to 14.579 million. year end deposits 13.845 million. Loans total 10.519 million. undivided profits 740,492. Visit notes include Mr and Mrs C M Suber and granddaughter visiting Hemphill, Texas, with Wayne Dudley family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currency Call
First National Bank
Jefferson
Marion County Banking Institution
Call
Government’s share of Marion County personal income grows
A Marion County study cites 29 cents per dollar of personal income from government sources, about 7.134 million dollars after taxes in the past year. Of this, 18 cents comes from the Federal government and 11 cents from state and local governments, with transfer payments rising and drawing concern among economists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Marion
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Department of Commerce
Tax Foundation
United States
Meeting Aims at Paris For District Inservice October 16 17
The T S T A district in Paris will hold its annual meeting October 16 17 for the 1975 76 school year. Jefferson students will be dismissed October 17 to attend. Delegates register October 16 4 6 30 p m at Paris High School. Exhibits run October 16 4 6 30 p m in the gym. Dinner and House of Delegates 7 9 p m in the Paris High School cafeteria. A reception follows. General session October 17 9 30 a m with three sessions and shuttle between schools.
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T.S.T. A
Paris
Jefferson
Paris High School
House of Delegates
Jim Batchelor
Dallas Independent School District
North Lamar Junior High
Robert E. Hayes
Wiley College
Marshall
Justiss
Nicholas J. Silvaroli
Reading Education
Arizona State University
Congressman Patman announces CSAP approves funds
Congressman Wright Patman stated the Community Services Administration has approved nineteen thousand one hundred sixty seven dollars for the Community Council Cass Marion and Morris Counties. The funds will support general management for all programs run by the Community Action Agency for two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Patman
Community Services Administration
Cass
Marion
Morris
Community Action Agency
August Savings Bond Sales Rise in Marion County
Savings bonds sales in Marion County for August totaled 37,244 dollars, 62 percent of the 1975 goal. Texans purchased 21,075,759 dollars in bonds in the month, up 12,972 from a year ago. Year-to-date sales reached 162,055,315 dollars, 69 percent of the 234.3 million goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Savings
Marion County
Halbert McQuinn
Jefferson School Board Adopts Tax Delinquent Collection Plan
Jefferson School Board approved hiring a clerk to mail delinquent tax notices and, if needed, involve a local attorney to file citations or seek court action. The district faces about $200000 in delinquent taxes and will start collections in roughly two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson School Board
Fred McKenzie
McKenzie
Industrial Education
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jesse Haggard
Nabisco, Inc
Legion Meeting
Barbara Albert
Stephen F. Austin University
Nacogdoches
Gordon Albert
Blue Birds
Oneal Parker
Simplecate
Barbara Edwards
Eva Nich
Ols
Regena Youngblood
Donna Martin
Celeste McNeely
Melinda Beene
Lesley Parker
D. D
Jefferson Livestock Association
Tom Holley
Mann Bender
Marion County Shrine Club
Shrine Hospital For
First National
C.M. Suber
Suzanne
Hemphill
Texas
Wayne Dudley
Mr. Dudley
J. B. White
Grant
James Collins
Jefferson High School
Kathy Bullard
Eunice Smith
Rebecca Fisher
Lois Brooking
John Hill
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