Two Local Women Held in Separate Incidents
Police report two women, Mrs Me and Mrs Oxt, are held in connection with separate events. Details remain unclear as investigations proceed.
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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
1
Jefferson Bulldogs Smash Hughes Springs Beaten 19-0
Jefferson Bulldogs crush Hughes Springs 19 to 0 on Friday as Barnett Harrell and McNeely led ground gains. Jefferson defense held the Mustangs to 67 rushing yards and 9 passing, with fumbles turning into scoring opportunities. The team prepares to face Carthage next, aiming to slow star runner Dwayne Hardin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Bulldogs
Hughes Springs Mustangs
Northaddo Parish Rebels
Vivian
Bulldogs
Mustangs
Hightower
Phoney Harrell
Wendell McNeely
Larry Barnett
Carly
Hughes Springs
Humphrey
Walker
Barnett
George Wolaver
Mustang
Wolaver
Harrell
Arthur Orton
Glen Webster
Hugh
8 Springs
Compton
Odell
Carthage
Carthage Bulldogs
North
Caddo Parish
Jefferson
H. Sp. S i
Mrs Cornelius Breaks Wrist In Fall At Home
Mrs. J. R. Cornelius broke her right wrist in a fall at home on Tuesday after slipping on a waxed floor. The Injury occurred at her residence and is not described as serious beyond the wrist fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cornelius
Annual W. M. U. Conference At Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church of Jefferson hosted the Soda Lake Association annual W. M. U. conference last Friday with over 150 attending. The program started at 10 with devotional thoughts by Mrs. B. O. Dickerson, followed by separate office conferences and a return assembly led by the associational president. Morning message was by Mrs. W. Wigger and in the afternoon teaching helps for mission study books were presented by Mrs. J. M. Speer. Local president Mrs. J. F. McDonald presided, and lunch was served in the church dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
W. Wigger
J. M. Speer
J. F McDonald
Pink And Blue Shower For Mrs W Hudson
Mrs Wilburn Hudson of Marshall was honored at a pink and blue shower Monday night at the home of Mrs Myrtle Stone. Co hosts were Mrs A Henderson and Mrs Cecil Rawson. The living room featured fall flowers and a refreshment table with red roses. Hostess led games and about 30 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilburn Hudson
Marshall
Myrtle Stone
Sta
Aye Henderson
Cecil Rawson
Fyffe Family Visits Marshall Hosts Saturday Night
Mr and Mrs Olen Fyffe and their children from Marshall spent Saturday night as guests in the home of Mr and Mrs J L Smith keeping a friendly social note in local society pages.
Jim Parsons Dies at 77 in Ladonia
Jim Parsons 77 former Jefferson resident died Monday at his Ladonia home after returning last March to his family house. Funeral at First Baptist Ladonia with Rev Bailey. burial in Ladonia Cemetery. Survived by wife six daughters one son sister and brother and ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Parsons
Jefferson
Ladonia
Parsons
First Baptist Church
Bailey
Spurrier
First Methodist Church of Commerce
J. K. Parsons
Ladonia Baptist Church
Jake Parsons
Hazel Parsons
Oklahoma City
Okla
Thelma Eastman
Louise Bartley
Sundown
Francis Dearing
Pecos
June Petty
Dallas
Hettie Brown
Austin
J. W. Stewart
Mrs Irma Jaynes Hosts Lodi H D Club Meeting
The Lodi Home Demonstration Club met September 14 with Mrs Irma Jaynes hosting. Officers conducted business, welcomed new member Mrs Troy Jaynes, and Miss Cagle demonstrated dried flowers and arrangements. The group adjourned with refreshments and plans to meet October 12 at Miss Annie Bert and Violet Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodi
Irma Jaynes
Council
Troy Jaynes
Cagle
Bob Callison
Caele
Annie Bert
Violet Holland
Episcopal Men’s Club Supper Set At Christ Church
The Episcopal Men’s Club of Christ Episcopal Church will hold its first fall supper Tuesday October 4 at 7 30 PM in the Parish House. Rector Rev Lawton Riley announced a program by Vice President for Programs T J Taylor IT. The club has 27 members and invites all interested men to join, regardless of denominational lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
Lawton Riley
T. J. Taylor
Inter
Hall 4 H Club Elects Officers
Hall School hosts Hall 4 H Club meeting chaired by Mr Morris on September 22 at 10 30 AM. Officers elected include president Lester Wayne Tolleson vice president Jimmy R secretary Billy Bob Gordon reporter Mary Nelwyn Hackney recreation leader Lester Wayne Tolleson and council delegate Billy Bop Gordon. Discussion notes Dallas Fair trip planned for October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Hall School
Morris
Lester Wayne
Jimmy R
Billy Bob Gordon
Mary Nelwyn Hackney
Lester Wayne Tolleson
Billy ‘Bop Gordon
Mr. Morris
Dallas
Tolleson
Ndwards
Weather records show September rainfall totals
Rainfall for the local area measured 3.58 inches during September up to Wednesday afternoon. A four day period from September 22 to 25 contributed 2.26 inches, with an earlier September 12 reading of 1.27 inches.
Newborns Reported from A J Woods Clinic and Terry DeWare Clinic
Mr and Mrs Ted Satterwhite welcomed a 7 lb 202 oz daughter Lois Ann on September 26. Mr and Mrs Cleo Powell welcomed a 7 lb 502 oz son at Kahn Memorial Hospital, Marshall on September 26. Mr and Mrs Clayton Hunting welcomed a baby boy at Kahn Memorial Hospital, Marshall on September 27 named John Shane. Mr and Mrs Lyle Spellings welcomed an 81% by girl Rosann on September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Woods Clinic
Ted Satterwhite
Lois Ann
Cleo Powell
Kahn Memorial Hospital
Marshall
Clayton Hunting
An & Th
John Shane
Terry DeWare Iinic
Lyle Spellings
Rosann
Central Wins Opener In Upset Over Paris Lions
Central defeats Paris Texas despite pregame belief Paris would win by 40. Johnnie Lee Jackson sparks the win with a 36 yard kickoff return. Toliver hands Jackson a 4th quarter scoring play as Central holds on amid strong defense. Next, Central travels to Jacksonville on Sept 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Howard
Paris
Texas
Central
Johnnie Lee Jackson
Jefferson
Lions
Jackson
Carl Toliver
Panthers
Lion
Johnson
Howard
Jacksonville
Bethel S S Class Social at Bethel Baptist Church
The Good Shepherd Sunday School Class met Monday night at teacher Mrs J L Smith home for a pound supper social. Guests included Preston Mauldin Jr Paul Moore Sherry Kindred Shirley Mauldin Ronny and Tony Smith June Barnett Dion Savastano Carolyn and Carolyn Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Shepherd
Bethel Baptist Church
J. L. Smith
Marolyn Smith
Preston Mauldin
Paul Moore
Sherry Kindred
Shirley Mauldin
Ronny
Tony Smith
June Barnett
Dion Savastano
Carolyn
Carolyn Smith
and Borgs
It Moore
Hill
Mrs Smith
Chesk-Cha-Ma Campfire Girls Meet at Stutz Home
The Chesk-Cha-Ma Campfire group met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Verla Stutz home with Mrs. Katherine Wise in attendance. Wise described various projects while refreshments were served to Melissa Benefield Carol Knight Helen Lefevers Carolyn Coleman Betty Stone Lela Henderson Nancy Hill Juanita Connor Beth Alers Brenda Suber and Jane Farr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesk-Cha- Ma
Verla Stutz
Katherine Wise
Melissa Benefield
Carol Knight
Helen Lefevers
Carolyn Coleman
Betty Stone
Lela Henderson
Nancy Hill
Juanita Connor
Beth Alers
Brenda Suber
Jane Farr
Marion County Tax Roll Complete for 1955
Marion County Tax Collector Perry C. Holland reports the 1955 tax roll was completed September 12 and approved by the Commissioners Court. The total value rises 4 percent to 747 927 over 1954, with county value at 8 218 713 and state and lateral road fund at 7 174 657. Rates remain the same as 1954, with state 42, county 1 40, lateral road fund 0 30, and school districts 1 50 per hundred. Total tax 283 752 90, receipts to be mailed around October 1 with 3 percent discount for October, 2 percent for November, and 1 percent for December. Poll tax not included. payments may be made after October 1 and before February 1, 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry C. Holland
Marion
Commissioners Court
Jefferson High elects officers and favorites for 1955 56
Jefferson High School names its 1955 56 officers and class favorites. Freshman officers Arthur Bower president Judy Johnson vice president Wayne Bollman secretary treasurer Charlotte McNiel girl favorite Robert Brown boy favorite. Sophomores Kent Oney president Linda Moore vice president Geraldine Webster secretary treasurer Linda Moore girl favorite Raymond Duncan boy favorite. Juniors James Tolleson president Beth Carter vice president Win McNeely secretary treasurer Alice Jean Simmons girl favorite Leon Fitzgerald boy favorite. Seniors Mike Shaw president Glen Webster vice president Peggy Duncan secretary treasurer Sara Ann Riley girl favorite Clayton Keith boy favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson High School
Arthur Bower
Judy Johnson
Wayne Bollman
Charlotte McNiel
Robert Brown
Kent Oney
Linda Moore
Geraldine Webster
Raymond Duncan
James Tolleson
Beth Carter
Win McNeely
Alice Jean Simmons
Leon Fitzgérald
Mike Shaw
Glen Webster
Pegey Duncan
Sara Ann Riley
Clayton Keith
Bullpups Triumph Over Paul Pewitt in 33 12 Victory
Jefferson Bullpups, coached by Harley Jones, dominated Paul Pewitt Brahmas 33 12 Tuesday night. Key performers included Bollman with three touchdowns and Suber and Bower adding points as Jefferson’s offense and defense overpower Pewitt reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Pewitt
Hish
Paul Pewittt
Bower
Jefferson
Bollman
Pewitt
Mike Roberts
Vesta Trumble
Trumble
Suber
Boliman
Crew
Boll
Roberts
Ray Richey
Brahmas
Eean Paviine
Wes
Mt. Vernon Tigers topple DeKalb Bears 20 12 title clash
Mt. Vernon defeated DeKalb 20-12 as Don Meredith and John Stinson connected for an 11 yard fourth quarter TD and a 54 yard setup to break a 13-13 tie. DeKalb had taken the lead on a 31-yard keeper by Don Byars and a 42-yard pass from Mike Pinkham to Walter Winchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Dekalb
Mt. Vernon Tigers
DeKalb Bears
Don Meredith
John Stinson
Don Byars
Tigers
Meredith
Stinson
Mike Pinkham
Bears
Walter Winchell
Ryards
Homemaking Girls Visit Kitchens And Football Highlights
The report covers second year homemaking girls visiting three kitchens for planning dream setups and includes a high school football recap where Atlanta Rab bits blank Mt. Pleasant 13-0 with Larry Hawkins scoring twice and kicking the extra point. It notes visits to homes of Mrs. W J Francis Mrs M Bass and Mrs Fred Meyers and a Southwestern Gas Co talk on kitchen redesigns. Also details Carthage Bulldogs 13 North Caddo 7 with Dwain Harding scoring two runs and a point conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Bulldogs
Carthage
Carthage Bulldogs
Mt. Pleasant
Gilmer
North Caddo
Carthage Boys
Jefferson
Clayton Keith
Perry Carter
Jerry Lee
Bulldogs
Dwayne Hardin
Atlanta
Atlanta Rabbits
W. J. Francis
M. Bass
Fred Meyers
Miss Brittam
Southwestern Gas Co
North
CADDO
Vivian
Dwain Harding
Caddo Rebels
Vivian Hardings
Gingweuster
Mary Morris
Annie Sammy Bruce
Mae Davis
Allie Marie Shular
Helen Smith
Betty Montgom
Buster Rushing
Lunchroom Menu Next Week
AIO LUV Lunch Room lists weekly meals from October 3 to 7. Items include steamed wieners with sides, roast beef with gravy, Creole spaghetti, veal cutlets, and Friday salmon salad with pimiento cheese sandwiches, each served with bread and dessert options.
Timpson Dam Contract Awarded for 164000
Timpson Fresh Water District No 1 awarded the contract for Lake Timpson Dam to A Muckleroy and T R Vardeman for 164149. The project includes a 170 acre lake with 3570 acre drainage, 784490000 gallon capacity, near Timpson three miles southwest. Work to begin after land surveys. Sam Crump president. Board members named. District formed February 1954 with 275000 bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timpson
A. D. Muckleroy
T. R. Vardeman
Sam Crump
J. W. Kristenson
W. C. Crump
R. B. Dent
W. F. Corry
Mansfield Coan
District Water Board
Timpson Fresh Water District
Bollman Promoted to Specialist Third Class
Charles T. Bollman son of Mr and Mrs Paul A Bollman Jefferson has been promoted to Specialist Third Class He serves as a training ammunition control specialist in the Ordnance Division at U S Army Europe headquarters in Heidelberg Germany Bollman a 1954 Jefferson High School graduate entered the Army June 29 1954 and attended the Aberdeen Maryland Ordnance School before assignment to Europe in December He is slated to return to the United States in May 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidelberg
Ger
Charles T. Bollman
Paul A. Bollman
Jefferson
Ordnance Division
U. S Army
Europe
Bollman
Jefferson High School
Army
Aberdeen
United States
Highway 59 Problems Studied by County Court
Harrison County Commissioners Court met Monday to review right of way issues on Highway 50 from Marshall to the Marion County line. Judge Paul Warren stated the body discussed routine problems arising in the project and reviewed the progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Commissioners Court
Marshall
Marion County
Paul Warren
Polio Vaccine Drive Shows High Local Return
In Marion County on Monday and Tuesday 294 children, a high share of eligibles, received Salk polio vaccine injections in a mass program. Last spring 375 children were vaccinated. Parents praised the vaccine and many returned for second shots while local records were kept by Mrs. Katherine Wise and volunteers. The National Polio Foundation supplied the vaccine free. Marion County provided needles and syringes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Jefferson
Katherine Wise
National Polio Foundation
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Sam Cheves
Jimmy Jarzis
Johnnie Wall
Earl Malone
Wesley Reynolds
Ted Seegers
Baptist Church
W. Hudson
Mrs. Irma Jaynes
Episcopal Men's Club
Enantno
Peneaea
Gilmer Buckeyes
Center
Roughriders
George Heath
Jerry Davis
Robbie Fleet
Mrs. King
Mrs. Lane
Linda Henderson
Evelyn McDonald
Eva Coats
Linda Morris
Anne Wilson
Tina
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