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Jefferson Jimplecute

Location

Jefferson, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1955

Page

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Special Services at Christ Church Observes Bishop Quin

Special services planned at Christ Church Houston next week led by Rev Lawton Riley mark Bishop Clinten Quin s retirement with Holy Communion at 16 30 on Monday October 3 and a diocese wide observance. Parishioners will place names in a bound book of memory in the church vestibule and a second Holy Communion service will celebrate All Saints Day on Tuesday November 1.

Christ Episcopal Church Lawton Riley Mand Clinten Quinn Diocese of Texas Quin Christ Church Houston Crist Church Episcopal Church

Mrs. R. C. Gordon Celebrated at 96th Birthday Party

Mrs. R. C. Gordon marked her 96th birthday with a surprise party at her home on Wednesday Oct 18. A group of friends gathered to extend well wishes and present gifts, with refreshments of punch and cake served. Attendees included Zoe Hempton Norman Griffen Jones Crawley Mary Ethel Leming the Montgomerys and their children Wanda Sherrie and others.

Zoe Hempton Norman Griffen Jones Crawley Atlanta Mary Ethel Leming A. H. Montgomery Betty Sandra Hill Montgomery Wanda Sherrie Ben Bollman Larry Lawrence Waeroner Tommy Wayne Lai Tom Wise- Man Joe Anni Cook Dar Kins Marshall Warry Brown Praynk Law

Morris Smiths Entertain With Dinner Party

Mr and Mrs Morris S Smith hosted a family dinner in honor of their son Wesley on leave from boat training at the U S Naval Training Center San Diego California Guests included Wesley's McCain and Smith relatives from Paris Dallas and Linden Wesley is due back in San Diego October 29 and plans to enter the Navy school of fire control technicians

Morris S. Smith Wesley U.S. Naval Training Center San Diego Calif E. M. McCain Paris R. N. Baker Louise McCain M. L. McCain Dallas Roy K. Smith Linden Navy School of Fire Control T Chnicians

Halloween Party for Children at Episcopal Parish

A Halloween party will be held Sunday evening at 6 30 at Christ Episcopal Parish House for the children of the Church School. Friends of the boys and girls are invited. Mrs R David Fey is General Chairman. The hall will be decorated and games will be played with refreshments. Rev Lawton Riley invites parish adults to attend and join the festivities.

Christ Episcopal Parish Church School R. David Fey Lawton Riley

Beth Broussard Is Honoree At Birthday Party

Mrs. Bennie Broussard hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday party honoring her daughter Beth on her 16th birthday. Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations framed the event with refreshments served. Attendees included Sharon Harvard, Bubba Harvard, Evelyn Harvard, Drulane Hellums, John Thomas Taylor, Bill Cornelius, Mike McQuinn, Brad Simpson, Hard Rovd, Marsha Lester, Lindy Grubos, Paula Bass, Gay Greeney, Tookie Jenkins, Jill Watson, and Carolyn Kubbs. Gifts were sent by Danny Henderson, Gary Fant nm, and Jane Johnson.

Bennie Broussard Beth Sharon Bubba Evelyn Harvard Drulane Hellums John Thomas Taylor Bill Cornelius Mike McQuinn Brad Simpson Hard Rovd Marsha Lester Lindy Grubos Paula Bass Gay Greeney Tookie Jenkins Jill Watson Carolyn Kubbs Danny Henderson Gary Fant Nm Jane Johnson

Episcopal Men To Have Supper Meeting at Parish House

The Men's Club of Christ Episcopal Church will hold a supper next Tuesday night November 1 at 7:30 in the Parish House. All members and the rector Rev Lawton Riley urged to attend with guests. T. J. Taylor III will introduce George Marks Soil Conservation Representative who will give a talk and show motion pictures.

Men's Club of Christ Wpiscopal Church Lawton Riley T. J. Taylor, III George Marks Soil Conservation

Friday Sewing Club Meeting at Mrs Simpson’s Home

The Friday Sewing Club gathered October 21 at Mrs. Simpson’s home. After an hour of sewing and conversation the group held a business session. Hostess assisted by Mrs. G. T. Haggard served a salad plate to Mrs. J. Maes. Members listed include Mrs. P. M. Bower, Mrs. A. S. Laird, Mrs R. A. Loomis, Mrs. Meat McBride, Mrs. S. S. Minor, Miss Fannie Benefield, and Miss Irma Walker.

G. T. Haggard J. Maes P. M. Bower A. S. Laird R. A. Loomis Meat McBride S. S. Minor Fannie Benefield Irma Walker

Charles Hampton Family Hospitalized for Gas Fumes

Mr and Mrs Charles Hampton and their daughter Sharon Lou seven were hospitalized at 430 am Tuesday after gas fumes entered their home from the central heating system. Sharon Lou was released the same day. The Hamp ons, at the Terry IdWare Clinic, were reported to be much improved.

Charles Hampton Sharon Lou Hampton Terry iDeWare Clinic

PTA Membership Drive To Close

The PTA drive for new members is in its final week with dues at fifty cents per member. The National Congress of Parents and Teachers aims to unite parents teachers and citizens to enhance the education and welfare of children and youth. Join now to strengthen home school cooperation and support democratic citizenship.

Parent-Teacher Association P.T.A Congress Pt.a. Now the Nations Congress of Parents and Teachers Washington, D.C

Bulldogs Travel to Atlanta for Classic Rivalry Friday

Jefferson Bulldogs journey to Atlanta to renew a long running rivalry with the Rabbits. Both teams are out of district title contention as Atlanta relies on returning back George Jackson who dominates the backfield and lines across four returning starters. The Bulldogs reshuffle positions to find a winning mix as both clubs aim for competitive Friday night showdown.

Jefferson Bulldogs Atlanta Atlanta Rabbits Texas New Boston Mt. Vernon Parker Ieohita Jacken Wee Jackson Mayither McKfield Hawkins R. Hall Oden Swinney J. L. Fitts Richard McCasland Hugh Steger Butch McWilliams Bulldogs David Henderson Clayton Keith Bennie Cooner George Wolaver Arthur Gordon Wendell McNeely Tommy Tinsley Phoney Harrell Tommy Smith Jefferson Le—Clayton Keith Cgeorge Wolaver James Tolleson Jerrey Lee Arthur Wharton Glen Webster Lannie Hawkins George Jackson Stevie Oden

Bulldogs Fall as Clarksville Hands Jefferson 25-0 Home Loss

Clarksville Tigers defeated Jefferson 25 to 0 in a District 14-AA game on Friday night. Gene Whitsell opened scoring with a 25 yard TD in the second period. Clarksville added two more TDs in the third quarter, including a 2 yard plunge by Douglas Schuler and a 81 yard interception return by Douglas Martin following a Jefferson drive to the 19 yard line.

Clarksville Tigers Jefferson Bulldogs Clarksville Gene Whitsell Tigers Douglas Schuler Tommy Smith

Lunch Room Menu Next Week

Weekly lunch menu outlines meals from October 31 to November 4 with daily choices. Monday features chopped ham and sides, Tuesday roast with gravy and N beans, Wednesday meat balls with spaghetti, Thursday ground meat with chili beans, and Friday hot dogs with chips and salad. all days include corn bread and milk.

Look Who Near Look Who Near Australia?

Mr and Mrs Ochis Stroman of Avinger welcomed a 6 lb 14 oz daughter Mary Ann born October 25 at Terry DeWare Clinic. Mr and Mrs Bill Scantling of Livingston welcomed a 7 lb 12 oz daughter Melody Ann born October 20. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Hubert Scantlin.

Ochis Stroman Avinger Terry- DeWare Clinic Mary Ann Bill Scantling Livingston Melody Ann Hubert Scantlin

Kindergarten Costume Party On Halloween Held At Home

Mrs Gussie Williams kindergarten class will hold a Halloween costume party Monday afternoon. The event will be hosted at the home of Mrs Halbert McQuinn.

Gussie Williams Halbert McQuinn

Jefferson Pup Wins Over DeKalb Junior High

The Jefferson Bullpups rolled to a 41-13 victory over the DeKalb Cubs, improving to 3-1-2 in district play. Wayne Bollman opened scoring on a five yard run after a 70 yard drive, with Jerry Suber adding a 24 yard touchdown. DeKalb answered with Atchley eight yard end run, then Bollman added a 26 yard scamper, with Bower kicking the extra point.

Jefferson Junior High Bullpups DeKalb Cubs Jefferson DeKalb Wayne Bollman Jerry Suber Bollman Atchley

Nazarene Class Entertained With Social Event

The Junior Sunday School Class of the Nazarene Church held a Tuesday night social hosted by Mrs. Coley Mauldin. Attendees included John Coats W H Wells Linda Hughes Jo Ann Bowden Billy Joyce Miller Bill and Nancy Smith Dickie and Claudia Jean Woods J W Buddy and Janette Mauldin Mrs Curtis Bowden Mrs Claud Woods and the hostess.

the Nazarene Church Coley Mauldin John Coats W. H. Wells Linda Hughes Jo Ann Bowden Billy Joyce Miller Bill Nancy Smith Dickie Claudia Jean Woods J. W Buddy Janette Mauldin Curtis Bowden Claud Woods

Harvest Flower Show Rules Told

The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club fall show will be at the Manse from 4 to 6 p.m. on November 3. Rules note open classes to amateurs, require exhibitor grown specimens with naming cards, allow bought or grown materials, permit wild elements, and require potted plants to be three months grown. Exhibitors may enter multiple arrangement classes but only one entry per class.

Jessie Allen Wise Garden R. T. Shaw

Veterans Gift Shop To Remain Open Short Time

The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the annual veterans gift shop at the Legion Hall. A high school choir performed, with Mrs. Walter Dolan on piano and Mrs. Carl Bailey directing. Due to few gifts, the shop will stay open awhile for contributions or pickup by Mrs. Jay Fort.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Walter Dolan Carl Bailey

Jefferson Rotary Club Resolution of Condolence

The Jefferson Rotary Club of Jefferson Texas adopts a condolence resolution for Paul L Bass a charter and beloved member whose Rotary spirit and counsel touched members and the Marion County community. The club will send copies to his family and publish in the Jefferson Jimplecate. Committee members J H Benefield and J R Corneliu s.

George Ramsay Jefferson Rotary Club Paul L. Bass Rotary Marion County Jefferson Texas

Mt. Pleasant Rolls Past Central 28-7 in Non-Conference Clash

Mt. Pleasant built a 14 point first half on faulty Center passes by Central and a 5 yard keeper by Roy Henry, as Lion QB Toliver remained sidelined by injury. Jesse Johnson and Brick Watson powered the line while Fred Bonner created scoring chances for Central before Mt. Pleasant added the final tally in the second. Central hosts Henderson next Thursday October 27.

Central Jackson Lions Mt. Pleasant Fam Peointarate Fred Bonner Central HG Te Lions Mt. Plessaint Jesse Johnson Brick” Watson Perry Veal Guinn Lockett Richard Olds Thomas Lion Roy Henry QPF Maade Taeckle Henry Young Toliver Gladewater Henderson

Study Club Met At Home Of Mrs Thomas 033

The 1933 Study Club met at the home of Mrs R W Thomas with Mrs Jack Bullard as co hostess on Tuesday evening October 18 The year’s study course will be Effective Living The afternoon program featured Thumbnail Sketches of Some Broadway Hits with Miss Shaw on Musicals and Mrs Walker on Plays Members answered roll by naming Broadway personalities and current hits Refreshments were served to a list of members including Mrs R S Shaw Mrs Halbert McQuinn Mrs Charles Hoag Mrs George Marie Mrs Vivian Duck Mrs Milton Jones Mrs Robert Greaves Mrs Milton Bass Mrs Creighton Laird Mrs R K Walker Mrs Roy Cobb Mrs A L Williamson Mrs Doyle Bower Mrs Morris Lipman Mrs Edward Taylor Mrs R W Pierce Mrs Neeman Mrs Dee Farr Mrs Oren Fuquay Mrs Jimmy Gamble and Mrs R W Thomas and Mrs Jack Bullard.

R. W. Thomas Jack Bullard R. S. Shaw R. K. Walker

Methodists Host Pancake Supper for Worthy Projects

The Young Adult Class of the First Methodist Church will hold a Pancake Supper in the church basement on November 1 from 6 to 8 pm. Proceeds fund class projects. members will serve. Pancake flour from Pillsbury, sausage from Mr Pollen, milk and butter from Borden. Public invited.

First Methodist Church Pillsbury Pollen Borden

Local Pair Enter Tyler Rose Festival Luncheon Roles

Mrs. Faun Shaw and Miss Doro thy Bennett attended the Tyler Rose Festival queen's luncheon at Tyler Country Club as guest artists. Shaw was the organist and Bennett the soloist. Jo Ann Miler, 1954 Festival Queen, spoke in honor of 1955 Queen Maymerle Shirley.

Faun Shaw Dorothy Bennett Tyler

Clarence Braden Reported Improving At Ochsner

Clarence Braden, patient at Oschner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, is improving and may return home in a couple of weeks. He became ill while en route to the national American Legion Convention in Miami earlier this month. Friends may send cards or letters to him at the hospital.

Clarence Braden Oschner ‘Foundation New Orleans

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R. C. Gordon Morris Smiths Episcopal Barbara Holliday Scaggs Jerry Williams Kathy Wilson Wilma Wilson Donnie Lee Nelms Floyd Nelms Miss Holliday Hattie Bess Holliday Beth Broussard PTA Mary Ann Mnorris Phony Harrell Debbie Johnson Bill Johnson Stevie Turner Tommy Turner Miss Morris Tom Morris Jefferson Pups Arthur Bower Nazarene Methodist
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