Lone Star Steel Signs New Labor Contract
Lone Star Steel Company and the United Steelworkers of America CIO have signed a new labor contract effective last Friday midnight through September 6 1956. The agreement includes a standard hourly wage increase of 1 1/4 cents per hour plus periodic increments, higher company participation in the 80 social insurance program, and broader coverage under revised insurance benefits for about 2 500 employees in the bargaining unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Steel Company
United Steel Workers of America-Cio
B. Germany
Lone Star
Walter T. Moreland
Gales
Bership
Webster
Former Local Girl Is Beauty Contest Winner
Joyce Wilson, daughter of Morris Coats, won the Fort Smith beauty contest and was named Miss KFSA-TV on a TV program. Five finalists were chosen from over 95 entrants based on poise personality and beauty. She was flown to Kansas City as an honor guest and participated in a parade of winners from across the nation, receiving a $500 prize and the robe as the contest prize. A Jefferson High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Wilson
Morris Coats
Fort Smith
Kfsa-Tv
Dog Killer Threat Returns On Owens Street
Three dogs and a cat died from poison in the Owens Street block last Friday alerting owners to a possible return of the killer known as the “tiller.” An earlier incident in the summer saw multiple dogs die, prompting fears of further animal losses and calls for an immediate investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens Street
Martier
City Hall Moves To New Quarters In Jefferson
Jefferson city offices relocated this week into a renovated building recently purchased by the city. The new City Hall sits across from the Court House with an upper story apartment for the night attendant who handles after hour fires and emergencies. New office equipment brightens the pleasant quarters. the old site had housed city business for 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
City Hall
Court House
Bishop Confirms Class At Christ Episcopal Church
Right Reverend Frederick Percy Goddard new Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas confirmed a class of adults at Christ Episcopal Church last Sunday morning. The Rector Rev Lawton Riley presented the class and the bishop preached an excellent sermon. It was the bishop’s second class this year and one of his first visits to the local church since consecration at the Houston Cathedral. He previously served 27 years as Rector of Bt folyn's Church, Marlin, Texas, and afterwards dined with Dr and Mrs Riley along with his wife and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Percy Goddard
Episcopal Diocese of Texas
Christ Episcopal Church
Lawton Riley
Houston
Bt Folyn's
Marlin
Texas
Riley
Tim Price Medal At Farewell Party Honors Boarder
Jimmy Price received a medal at a farewell party held on Thursday August 25 at Evelyn McDonald's home. About 25 guests attended including his father Mrs. Irvin Price, Mrs. Allen Benefield, and Flo Terry of Houston. Bobby Bollman gave a brief speech signed The Gang. Price departs September 5 for Low Morris College in Jacksonville on a two year scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Price
Evelyn McDonald
Irvin Price
Alien Benefield
Flo Terry
Houston
Bobby Bollman
Gang
Jimmy
Jim
Low Morris College
Jacksonville
Convocation of Episcopals Set for Early Fall
The Northeast Convocation of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas will meet in early fall at Christ Church in Nacogdoches. Rev. Lawton Riley announced that Frederick Percy Goddard will preach. The convocation covers 28 clergy across multiple counties including Anderson and Houston.
Breakfast Shower For Miss Pat Woods At Colonial
A Friday morning attendants breakfast at the Colonial honored Miss Pat Woods with a pink themed table set on pink linen. Hostess Miss Betty Ormes led the event, placing a silver mark and pink carnation corsage at the honoree’s seat. Attendants included Miss Beth Meyer Miss Janie Singleton Miss Dorothy Bennett Miss Linda Moore and Mrs. Bob Hanson and Mrs. Donald Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pink Astors
Pat Woods
Betty Ormes
Beth Meyer
Janie Singleton
Dorothy Bennett
Linda Moore
Bob Hanson
Donald Thomas
QO G Hines Appointed To City Court
At a council meeting on Monday August 29 O G Hines was appointed recorder of the corporation court of the City of Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. G. Hines
O. G. Hines
Corporation Court
City of
Jefferson
Barbara Brent Honored At Wednesday Kitchen Shower
Miss Barbara Brent, whose wedding is Friday, was the guest of honor at a kitchen shower held Wednesday morning at Miss Rosemary Smiths home. Co hostess was Mrs Mildred Loomis. Guests included Linda Moore Martha Ogburn Mary Ann Morris Peggy Duncan Evelyn McDonald Clara Brent and Mrs Fliece Brent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Brent
Rosemary Smith
Miss Smith
Mildred Loomis
Linda Moore
Martha Ogburn
Mary Ann Morris
Peggy Duncan
Evelyn McDonald
Clara Brent
Fliece Brent
Spot Check On Drivers License Set Here Soon
City officials will crack down on traffic violators with spot checks on drivers licenses to be conducted in various parts of the city. Highway patrolmen and county officials will assist in the program as part of a tightening up on all traffic violators including speeders and reckless drivers.
Centennial Day at First Baptist Church Marked 104 Years
Large crowds gathered for the First Baptist Church centennial observance on Sunday August 28 with Rev Edgar Parker guest minister praising the churchs 104 years of gospel work. Rev Edwin Johnson led the evening service honoring heritage while inviting future efforts as about every 150 attendees joined a reception. The W I M U assisted, and the auditorium was redecorated with fresh paint and new floors for the occasion, with rooms supplied by floral decorations and post noon refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Edgar Parker
God
Jesus
Edwin Johnson
W. Im. U
Constitution Week Observance Urged by D A R Chapter
Local D A R chapter urges observance of Constitution Week September 17 to 25 1955 authorized by the 64th Continental Congress. Emphasizes study teaching and publicizing the Constitution and preserving constitutional government. Calls on citizens to recognize responsibilities to support the Constitution and the Star Spangled Banner as symbols of the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
Whitney Rites Held in Grapevine After Death of Norman Fuller Whitney
Norman Fuller Whitney a Grapevine real estate and insurance agent died Monday at his Grapevine home at age 57 after several weeks illness. Service was held Wednesday at Foust Funeral Home Grapevine with burial in Grapevine Cemetery. Survived by wife three daughters Barbara Carolyn and Dorothy all of Grapevine three brothers including Robert B J Irving D Whitney and three grandchildren. Whitney was a native of Potter County Pennsylvania and a member of several civic and fraternal organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Fuller Whitney
Grapevine
Horace Brown
Whitney
Robert M. Graham
Christian Science Services
Foust
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Christian Jagg Society
Irving
Dallas County
Dallas
Hella Shrine
Order of the Eastern Star
Barbara Whitney
Carolyn Whitney
Dorothy Peters
Kapevine
Robert Whitney
B. J. Whitney
Irving D. Whitney
Detroit, Mich
Out-Of-Towners Attend Mrs. Trice Funeral
Relatives and friends from Longview Kilgore Linden Marietta Gilmer Vivian Tyler and other towns travel to honor Mrs. Jessie Clyde Trice at her funeral last week. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ritter Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rice Mrs. Julia Acker and others from Texas towns and nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Clyde Trice
John Hotland Jr
Nora Carter
Charles Huffman
Henry Armstrong
Otto Ritter
Winters
Serdon Coley
Dick Kinley
Robert D Zankera
O. L. Clamp
Wilson
Vivian
Stirs
Doris Roach
Rye Mor
Dave Taylor
Irvin Fyle
Marshall
Fidd ‘Poley
Luke Helton
Earnest Trice
Tyler
Cecil Wilson
Greenville
Miss Grace Brooks Weds Johnny McKinley in Aug Wedding
Miss Grace Brooks married Johnny McKinley in a 6:50 p.m. ceremony on Saturday August 27 at Rev Edwin Johnsons parsonage. Officiant, double ring service. Parents are Mr. and Mrs J T Brooks and Mr. and Mrs Lon McKinley. Attendants included Mrs Joann Chambers and Louis Brooks. They plan to reside on Polk Street in Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Brooks
Johnny McKinley
Edwin Johnson
J. T. Brooks
Lon McKinley
Joann Chambers
Oil City
Louis Brooks
Polk Street
Jefferson
Rouselle Morris Honored On Fourth Birthday
Mrs. Weldon Morris entertained her son Rouselle on his fourth birthday with a party at the Morris home last Wednesday afternoon. The David Crockett theme was carried in decorations and badges, with 5 party favors. Ice cream and cake refreshments were served to 18 guests.
Annual Reunion At Old Foundry Set For Monday
The Old Foundry Cemetery reunion occurs on Labor Day Monday September 5. The public is invited to attend with a covered dish to share and enjoy the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Foundry
Old Foundry Cemetery
Work Meet Set For Sept 3 at Jackson Center
The Jackson Community Center group met August 20 with about 30 present for bingo and dominoes. Cookies and punch were served. The men plan to rebuild the old school building into an 8 new community center. They will work at the September meeting. The women are to bring supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Community Center
Stock From Lester Ranch Goes To Venezuela
Six Santa Gertrudis bulls from the Dan Lester Guarding Oak ranch were sold to a Venezuelan buyer this week. The purchaser plans to add more stock to a new breeding program and will expand his herd. Bulls were transported by truck to Florida and flown to Venezuela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Lester
Oak Ranch
Florida
Venezuela
Jefferson and Marion County School First Day Schedule
Registration by noon Thursday marked the opening day of school in Jefferson and Marion counties. A full regular day is planned for Friday with Monday declared a holiday. Classes resume in full swing on Tuesday as the faculty, after a couple of hires, is now complete per Supt. E. M. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson and
Marion County School
Jefferson School
Supt
E. M. Smith
Jefferson
Sylvia Ellison Hosts Lawn Buffet and Dance
Sylvia Ellison entertained several friends with a barbecue on her lawn Tuesday evening. The gathering enjoyed home movies and dancing with guests Wanell Oney Linda Henderson Sue Mosely Ginger Wicks Bonnie Ross Jimmy Ford Byron Waldrop Charles Maxwell and Tim Ellison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Ellison
Wanell Oney
Linda Henderson
Sue Mosely
Ginger Wicks
Bonnie Ross
Jimmy Ford
Byron Waldrop
Charles Maxwell
Tim Ellison
Baptist Group Enjoy Dish Supper Monday
B O Dickerson entertained his Baptist Sunday School class with a fish supper Monday night at the Fly N Fish. Present were Richard Grubbs Jim Price Leon Woody Leon Henderson John Reeves George King Liverman and Mr Dickerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Dickerson
Baptist
Richard Grubbs
Jim Price
Leon Woody
Leon Henderson
John Reeves
George King Liverman
Mr. Dickerson
Linden Youth Kenneth Ives Dies in Pool Accident
Funeral services were held for Kenneth Ives, 18, of Linden at New Colony Church. He drowned after diving into a pool on Lee Hall property. He was pronounced dead at Bucy Glenn Clinic. A Linden High School graduate and athlete, he had a Texarkana Junior College scholarship and was active in Boy Scouts. Surviving are Burl and Mrs. Eaves and siblings Wendell Dale Sandra.
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Kenneth Ives
New Colony
Linden
New Colony Cemetery
Caves
Lee Hall
Bucy-Glenn Clinic
Linden High School
Kenneth Eaves
Texarkana Junior College
Pioneer
Arkansas
Linden Lions Club
Burl Eaves
Wendell Eaves
Dale Eaves
Sandra Eaves
New Babies Born to Local Families This August
Look Who's New reports newborns in the area. Mr and Mrs Joe E Boyd welcome a 7 lb 6 oz daughter born August 11 at Kahn Memorial Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Justin Moore. Mr and Mrs Maurice Lassater and Mr and Mrs Carter announce a 6 lb 4 oz daughter born August 30 at Terry DeWare Clinic. Mr and Mrs N C Jackson welcome a 7 lb daughter born August 24 at Terry DeWare Clinic. The baby is named Bonnie Sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe E. Boyd
Kahn Memorial Hospital
Justin Moore
Lassater
Maurice Carter
Terry- DeWare Clinic
N. C. Jackson
Terry-De- Ware Clinic
Bonnie Sue
Miss Charlie Moseley Removed Home From Clinic
Miss Charlie Will Moseley, a patient at Terry-De- Ware Clinic for several weeks, was moved Sunday to the home of her sister, Mrs Henry Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Will Moseley
Terry-De- Ware Clinic
Henry
Wright Patman To Visit Here For Lions Club Lunch
Congressman Wright Patman will be the guest speaker at the Jefferson Lions Club luncheon today. He will stay at the Chamber of Commerce office for an hour after the meal and meet friends. Bill Myers will introduce Patman at the Lions meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright Patman
Jefferson Lions Club
Patman
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Myers
Mr Patman
Lions
Bulldogs Scrimmage Schedule and Team Notes
The Jefferson Bulldogs football team enters week two of practice with daily contact and scrimmages. They traveled to Marshall last Friday and face New Diana Thursday at 6 p.m. and McLeod next Monday. key players Harrall at QB, McNeeley at halfback, Wolaver at fullback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Bulldog
Bulldogs
Marshall
Marshall Mavericks
Hightower
Mavericks
Diana
McLeod
North Caddo Parish
Harrell
McNeeley
Wolaver
David Henderson
Larry Barnette
Webster
Keith
Cooner
Wharton
Walters
Tolleson
Jerry Lee
Going Away Party For Peggy Greenwood Compliments Her
Peggy Greenwood prepares to leave for Austin on September 1 after accepting a new position. A Friday night gift shower at Mrs. Ed Houst’s home honored her with a corsage and a string of pearls from the Wesleyan Service Guild for her service as president. Guests and helpers filled the reception with flowers punch cookies and dahlias as the honoree’s mother and son plus many friends sent additional gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Greenwood
Austin
Ed Houst
Greenwood
George Marks
Wesleyan Service Guild
Irwinna Hamill
Trudie Segler
Elizabeth Badgett
Mildred Bass
Sam Hayes
Lei
Jefferson Houses to Be Shown in Guide Book
Mrs. Dan Lester learned that several Jefferson homes will appear in a Ladies Home Journal guide on early American houses. The roster highlights outstanding architectural houses from every state and will feature some of Jefferson's distinguished old houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Lester
Jefferson
Ladies Home Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lone Star Steel
Local
Girl Is Beauty
Test
Jefferson High School
Tim Price
Pvt
H. G. Harvey
Germany
Maroia G. Harvey
John Harvey
86Th Infantry
Harvey
Fort Riley
Kansas
Episcopal Diocese of
Christ Church
Nacogdoches
T. D
Episcopal Diocese
Anderson
Cherokee
Smith
Panola
Gregg
Rusk Larrison
Freestone
Leon
Houson
Madison
Trinity
Sabine
San Augustine
Shelby
Angelina
Southwest
Clintons Quin
D.A.R
N. F. Whitney
Miss Grace Brooks
Rouselle Morris
Jackson Center
Lester Ranch
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