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Jefferson Jimplecute

Location

Jefferson, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1955

Page

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Wedding of Jack Harvey and Mary Wise in Kilgore

Mr and Mrs Jack Harvey wed Friday August 26 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The former Miss Mary Margaret Wise daughter of Mrs Katherine Wise of Jefferson and Dr C J Wise of Naples became Mrs Harvey. The couple will reside in Kilgore after the ceremony officiated by Father B A Pruski with organist Mary Provenza and attendance by George Ramsay as witness.

Jack Harvey Kilgore Church of the Immaculate Conception Mary Margaret Wise Katherine Ramsay Wise Jefferson C. J. Wise Naples T. B. Harvey B. A. Pruski Mary Provenza George Ramsay Jerry Hileman Danny Meyer Dallas Pete Wynn Mr. T. ‘B Harvey

Former Avinger Man Fred Carswell Dies in Corpus Christi

Funeral services were held at 2:29 p.m. Tuesday at the First Methodist Church in Avinger for Fred L. Carswell, 58, who died Friday in Corpus Christi. He was in the Mercantile business in Avinger in the early 1920s before moving to Corpus Christi. Survived by widow Edith Hail Carswell, one daughter, four grandchildren, and no sisters. Pallbearers were Melvin Pattillo, Marshall Felker, Fred McKenzie, Bill McCain, Ralph Pool, and Gordon Stewart.

First Methodist Avinger Fred L. Carswell Corpus Christi Jesse Dams J. D. Pinks Carswell Corps Christi Edith Hail Carswell Melvin Pattillo Marshall Felker Fred McKenzie Bill McCain Ralph Pool Gordon Stewart

Public Affairs Committee To Meet In Kilgore Sept 14

Charles Devall Kilgore News Herald publisher and East Texas Chamber of Commerce public affairs committee chair calls the initial meeting for Wednesday September 14 in Kilgore. E L Jones Jefferson is a member. Plans aim to aid the East Texas Chamber region at local state and national levels with a detailed program to be presented to the regional chamber board in Dallas October 18. East Texas Chamber officials attending include Charles F Hawn Athens president Hubert M Harrison Dallas executive vice president and Fred Pool Longview general manager.

Charles &. Devall Kilgore Devall East Texas Chamber Dallas Charles F. Hawn Athens Hubert M. Harrison Fred Pool Longview

Family News From Ida And Surrounding Areas

Mrs Anna Bodd of Ida Louisiana visited sister Mrs H Stanley and family last week. Garland Mart of Ennis Texas and Wesley Raba Ed Beckham and L M Hart all of Waxahachie joined Forest Red din of Dallas in a birthday dinner for Marie Hines last Sunday. Geneva Armstrong was taken to Dallas this week for hospital care.

Anna Bodd Ida, la H. €. Stanley Garland Mart Ennis Texas Wesley Raba Ed Beckham L. M. Hart Waxahachie Forest Reddin Dallas Marie Hines Geneva Armstrong

Holiday Accident Kills Herbert Carter in Forney Texas

A holiday traffic crash near Forney Texas killed Herbert Buddy Carter as he returned to Arlington after Labor Day weekend with family. He apparently fell asleep at the wheel, hit a truck and died instantly. Born February 24 1936 in Jefferson he played football at Jefferson High School and earned All District honors. He was survived by his mother, siblings, and grandparents. funeral services were held at Haggar Chapel with interment at Oakwood Cemetery.

Forney Texas Herbert Buddy) Carter Arlington Haggard Chapel Edrwin Johnson First Baptist Church Oakwood Cemetery Jefferson Jefferson High School John T. Carter Elix Evelyn Howell Beth Linda Pat Carter Betty Jo Phillips Alington W. L. Cromer Jeferson Oun T. Carter George King Liverman Peter Henderson Raymond Keasler Leon Henderson John Brooks R. J. Keith Richard Grubbs Sonny Smith Dwight Hightower W. J. Francis Franklin Howell Jack Wilson Gordon Wilson

Going Away To College in The Jimplecute

The Jimplecute asks readers to submit notices of students leaving for colleges or universities this week and next. Include the student name and the college or university to ensure accurate coverage.

Red Cross Funds Needed Here

Mahlon Walters, local Red Cross chairman, says a concentrated campaign will not be held this week. Volunteers will visit individuals to solicit contributions as local coffers run low after a period of near exhaustion.

Red Cross Fund Mahlon Walters

Funeral Held Saturday For Dollie Wood

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Hag gard Chapel for Mrs. Dollie Pearl Wood who died Thursday in a Shreveport hospital after a brief illness. Officiating was Rev. Edwin Johnson. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Wood was born April 8 and was a life long Jefferson resident. Survived by son Harrell W. Wood of Pine Bluff Arkansas two daughters Clariece Ford of Jefferson and Barbara Farr of Marysville California a brother O A Beaneau of Shreveport and two grandchildren Pallbearers included L A Seudday Wayne Blackburn Felix Carter Charles Hampton Dennis Brown Leif Reeves Harold Clark Horace Bennett.

Haggard Chapel Dollie Pearl Wood Shreveport Edwin Johnson Oakwood Ceme Tery

Junior Barr Died At Home Here Friday

Junior Barr 75 died Friday at his Jefferson home after 61 years in the community. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 from the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev Father B A Pruski officiated. Rosary was at Haggard Chapel Monday at 7 p.m. Burial at Oakwood Catholic sector. Surviving are wife Josephine Barr. four sons Chastin Roy and Allen Barr of Jefferson and Junior Barr of Marshall. one daughter Mrs Pauline Poptin of Oregon. one brother Phillip Barr of Kempton La. twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers were Jace Smith Jim Sullivan Freddie Meyer Edward Taylor Dennis Youngblood Henry Knight.

Church of the Immaculate Conception Junior Barr B. A. Pruski Haggard Oakwood Barr Jefferson Josephine Barr Chastin Barr Roy Barr Allen Barr Marshall Pauline Poptin Oregon Phillip Barr Kempton Jace Smith Jim Sullivan Freddie Meyer Edward Taylor Dennis Youngblood Henry Knight

Sam Eldridge Died Last Friday in San Antonio

Samuel Cohen Eldridge, longtime San Antonio lawyer and civic figure, died at home last Friday. Funeral was held Sunday at Porter Loring Chapel with burial at Beth El Cemetery. A Jefferson native and Cumberland University graduate, he practiced law in San Antonio since 1893 and lived there 63 years. He was 83 and survived by three daughters, including Mrs. Bettelheim of Berkeley and Mrs. Ershler of Salt Lake City. brother of the late Henry Eldridge of Jefferson.

Samuel Cohen Eldridge San Antonio Porter Loring Chapel Beth-El San Mr. Eldridge Jefferson Cumberland University Albert Bettelheim Berekely California Margaret Eldridge Irving Ershler Salt Lake City Henry Eldridge

Gospel Meetings at Church of Christ Begin September 11

A series of Gospel Meetings will be held at the Church of Christ nightly at 7 30 from September 11 to 29. The church sits two blocks northwest of the Terry DeWare Clinic. O J Russell of Longview will preach and Lawrence Waggoner will lead singing. The public is invited to attend.

Church of Christ Terry-DeWare O. J. Russell Whaley Street Church of Christ Longview Lawrence Waggoner

Miss Patricia Woods Weds Jimmy Moore In Garden Wedding

Miss Patricia Andrea Woods became the bride of Jimmy Dale Moore in a twilight garden ceremony at the home of Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Woods. Vows were under pink carnations and gladioli with candles and palms. The bride wore chantilly lace and tulle, carrying white gardenias and lilacs. attendants and family wore pink and ivory ensembles. A reception followed with pink decor, a large pink and white cake, and guests sent off the couple with rice bags before departure in avocado linen.

A. J. Woods Patricia Andrea Woods Jimmy Dale Moore Harvey Moore Edwin Johnson Betty Ormes Joel Lee Pyland Dorothy Bennett Hero Waymon Moore Jerry Moore George King Liverman Stevie Moore Robert Hanson Jane Evelyn Singleton Beth Meyer Donald Thomas Linda Moore

Ashford Stiles Nuptials Held In Grand Prairie

Miss Joan Ashford and Horace Glynn Stiles wed Friday evening at Prairie Heights Methodist Church in Grand Prairie. Officiant was Rev. Herman Mayo with organist Nell Smith. The bride wore a white linen dress and carried a white Bible with carnations. brother Carl Ashford gave her away. Best man Odie Wilson. matron of honor Jane Murphy. The couple will reside in Grand Prairie. both are local students and Stiles is a four year Army veteran now working in Dallas.

Prairie Heights Methodist Church Joan Ashford Horace Glynn Stiles J. L. Ashford Arlington W. H. Stiles Grand Prairie Jefferson Herman Mayo Nell Smith Carl Ashford Jane Murphy Bdrideeroom Odie Wilson Bill Phillips Jimmy Murphy

Methodist W. S. C. S. Set Business Meeting

The Methodist W. S. C. S. will meet with Mrs. P. L. Bass on Monday September 12 at 3 p.m. for a business and social gathering.

Methodist P. L. Bass

Letter From Jimp Reader ON SEGREGATION

Open letter to Attorney General Brownell urging dual school systems and peace between races. McNutt argues Supreme Court decisions provoke turmoil, predicts political shifts, supports recallable judges and elective attorney general, and defends free enterprise. Jefferson, Texas. Editor notes signed letters welcomed.

Genera Brownell Great Southland South Supreme Court Supreme Soviet Council Hoxie Schools Arkansas Eisenhower Republican Party Washington, D. C Washington Congress Walter Scott McNutt Sr Univ

Pilot parks helicopter visit to brother near Fort Worth

Lt. Clyde Johnson piloting a helicopter en route from Montgomery Alabama to Carswell Air Force Base Fort Worth halted here last Thursday for an overnight visit with his brother Carl Johnson. He parked the helicopter in a field off the new highway 38 where it meets West Harrison Street.

Clyde Johnson Montgomery Alabama Carswell Air Force Base Fort Worth Carl Johnson Johnson Highway 38 Harrison Street

Miss Barbara Brent and Daniel Kubena wed at Immaculate Conception

The ceremony took place at 7pm on September 4 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev B A Pruski officiated before an altar trimmed with white carnations and lilies. the bride Barbara Brent wore a Swiss organdy gown with Venise lace and a tiered veil. Daniel Kubena wore formal attire. The bridal party included the bride’s sister Mrs R A Kubena and Lt Robert A Kubena as best man. attended by ushers Larry Smith and Windel Reed. Reception featured orchid corsages and silver table settings.

Church of the Immaculate Conception Barbara Sue Brent Daniel H. Kubena B. A Pruski E. F. Brent Smithland Anton J. Kubena Hallettsville Texas R. A. Kubena Walter Dolan Martha Ogburn Robert A. Kubena Larry Smith Windel Reed Brent Orchid Astors

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Mrs Herbert Carter Red Cross Dollie Wood Sam Eldridge Antonio J. Russell Patricia Woods Jimmy Moore Jimmy Moor Jimp Barbara Brent Daniel Kubena Catholic Church
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