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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1955
Page
2
A fragmented local notice from Marion and neighboring counties mentions a yearly amount of 90 and refers to a fiscal or property matter under examination. Readable elements indicate regional scope and official involvement, but details are incomplete and require clarification.
Mrs H W Shettles hosted the Hall Home Demonstration Club meeting with Miss Fonds giving a demonstration on second lighting for the living room. Attendees included Mrs Carter, Mrs Harrison, Mrs Praston, and visitors Mrs Smith and Miss Cagle with the next gathering planned for October 7 at Mrs Preeten’s home.
Hall Baptist group meets at Oak Ridge Baptist Church Marietta Texas Tuesday October 11 with Rev B Hamilton moderator Rev I Wilbanks clerk Rev Marvin Welch devotional morning Rev Larry Foster devotional afternoon Rev Wilson Wood Atlanta delivers annual sermon Mrs Bessie Grubbs WMA report Rev FE Hamilton moderator and Gordon Boone vice moderator Kenneth Blue reelected treasurer Rev Medford Fiats on to deliver annual sermon at Queen City October 1958 with Gordon Boone as alternate Host church serves lunch in school cafeteria.
P T A met at the school Tuesday afternoon October 11 with Mrs Dalton Carter presiding in the absence of the president Mrs Coot Edwards. Plans were made for a party for the children on October 31 at 2 20 o'clock at the school. Refreshments were served to members including Miss Rowena Morrow Susie Mae Moore B L Scott George Liverman Gerald Carter Carl Turner Dalton Carter and J W Thomas and children of Marshall were guests of Mrs H W Shettles Tuesday. Ken neth Dew and Carl Turner attended revival services in Linden Monday night.
Jodie Harris promotes faith in health and urges people to call a physician at the first sign of illness. The piece notes life expectancy rose by about a year since 1955 and highlights the role of research workers, pharmaceutical chemists, physicians, and pharmacists in extending life. It ends by promoting medicines and vitamins available in the pharmacy.
The Washom Hall community club elected officers for the coming year led by president Mrs. C. H. F. Storie and vice president Henry Tolleson. Other posts went to secretary Mrs. Carl Turner group captains Maud Smith and Henry Tolleson, and social committee member Mrs. C. Jaynes among names like Rev. H. W. Shettles and Mrs. A. K. Stuart. Weekend visitors included Archie Whitfield and Willie Turner of E.T.B.C. plus many relatives and guests from Shreveport and Karnack.
Mrs C S Boules and her daughter Mrs Edith Fox of Sweetwater Texas visited Mrs Boules' daughter Mrs Ethel Gilmore and family in Omaha Texas Sunday.
The Marion County Commissioners Court invites bids for one new maintainer road grader for the Road and Bridge Department. Specifications require a 65 to 80 hp diesel motor, 10 ply 1809 x 24 tires front and rear, hydraulic steering, Delco system including starter and headlights. Bids due at 10 am November 14, 1955. bids opened in the County Judge’s office. The court may reject any or all bids. Tom Morris County Judge.
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