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Oil Ihe Heritage Trail ... With Timpson Genealogy Library
By David Pike
From the pages of The
Timpson Times...
19. Pfc. Dudley D. Holt
was born in 1922, the son
of Hale S. Holt and Adell
Windham Holt of Tenaha.
He married...
20. Pfc. Arthur T.
Hutcherson was the son of
William Lee and Bertha A.
McKinney Hutcherson...
21. Sgt. Carl H. Jones
was the son of William
Callaway Jones & Lena E.
Patrick Jones...
22 . Pvt. Clarence M.
Mahan was the son of
Samuel Thomas and Eliza-
beth Jane Oliver Mahan,
who preceded him in
death... [there will be more
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23 Aug 1929 - Timpson
Instructor Will Direct Col-
lege Of Marshall Musi-
cians. Marshall, Aug. 19 -
Professor C. E. Busey has
been engaged as professor
of brass, string and reed in-
struments in the College of
Marshall for the coming
session and will be band
master for the College of
Marshall band, according
to an announcement made
by Dr. E S. Groner, Presi-
dent of the College of
Marshall. Professor Busey
is recommended as one of
the most capable musicians
in the country, according to
Dr. Groner. He received
his training in the Univer-
sity of Arkansas and other
institutions. He has been
remarkable successful in
his profession and is a man
of wide experience.
20 Sep 1929 - Formal
Opening Blankenship’s
New Store Friday Evening.
“In the opening of our new
store, it gives us much
gratification to mark it as a
dedication to the forty years
of merchandising which
this firm has enjoyed in
Timpson, and to present the
conveniences of the entire
establishment to the service
of the people of Timpson
and surrounding communi-
ties.” These were the
words spoken by J. E.
Blankenship, builder and
owner of the handsome new
store which he opens to the
public Friday evening. For-
mal opening of the store
will be held Friday evening
beginning at 7:30 and con-
tinuing until 10:30. No
merchandise will be offered
for sale during these hours,
but on Saturday morning
the doors will be opened for
business. Mr. Blankenship
has spared neither time nor
money in making his new
store strictly modern. The
front is attractive with its
large plate glass windows,
ornamental awning, and the
base work, including attrac-
tive designed tile in front of
the windows and the en-
trances. All fixtures were
especially designed for the
store and gives every oppor-
tunity for attractive displays
of merchandise. Flood
lights in the windows and
many ornamental lights
throughout the building add
to the attractiveness of the
establishment. A complete
new stock of merchandise is
on display. Mr.
Blankenship and his
salesladies spending some
time in the wholesale cen-
ters selecting the newest of
merchandise especially for
the opening of the new
store. J. E. Blankenship en-
tered upon his business ca-
reer in Timpson forty years
ago. The first thing he did
to make his business grow
was to advertise. He placed
an advertisement in the
Timpson Times and from
that time until the present
day he has advertised con-
tinuously. The Weekly
Times is forty-four years
old, and for practically forty
of these years
Blankenship’s advertise-
ments have appeared each
week, and with the estab-
lishment of the Daily Times
in 1900, he placed an ad-
vertisement in the first is-
sue, and has used the adver-
tising columns each day,
sending his store news to
the people of this section
through both of these pub-
lications. “I attribute a
great measure of my suc-
cess in merchandising to the
pulling power of advertis-
ing,” Mr. Blankenship
stated to a Times man this
morning. Mr. Blankenship
is a native of Timpson, and
early in life began selling
merchandise. During the
early days of his youth there
were few people in this sec-
tion, but when the first rail-
road was built into
Timpson, development fol-
lowed. The old narrow
gauge H. E. & W. T. rail-
road was extended to
Timpson and with this work
came a large crew of labor-
ers, consequently prospec-
tive customers for Mr.
Blankenship’s ambition to
sell merchandise. With only
a small amount of capital
upon which to operate, he
bought a bushel of apples
PUBLIC NOTICE
Brief Explanatory Statements of Proposed
Constitutional Amendments
Special Election November 3, 2009
PROPOSITION 1
HJR 132 would amend the consti-
tution to authorize the legislature
to allow a municipality or a county
to issue bonds and notes to finance
the purchase of buffer areas or open
spaces adjacent to military instal-
lations. The buffer areas would be
used to prevent encroachment or to
construct roadways utilities, or other
infrastructure to protect or promote
the mission of the military instal-
lation. The municipality or county
may pledge increases in ad valorem
tax revenues for repayment of the
bonds or notes.
The proposed amendment would
appear on the ballot as follows:
“The constitutional amendment au-
thorizing the financing, including
through tax increment financing,
of the acquisition by municipali-
ties and counties of buffer areas or
open spaces adjacent to a military
installation for the prevention of en-
croachment or for the construction
of roadways, utilities, or other infra-
structure to protect or promote the
mission of the military installation.”
PROPOSITION 2
HJR 36 would amend the constitu-
tion to authorize the legislature to
provide for the taxation of a resi-
dence homestead solely on the basis
of the property’s value as a residence
homestead, regardless of whether
the property may have a higher value
if it were used for other purposes.
The proposed amendment would ap-
pear on the ballot as follows: “The
constitutional amendment authoriz-
ing the legislature to provide for the
ad valorem taxation of a residence
homestead solely on the basis of
the property’s value as a residence
homestead.”
PROPOSITION 3
HJR 36 would amend the constitu-
tion to require the legislature to pro-
vide for the administration and en-
forcement of uniform standards and
procedures for appraisal of property
for ad valorem tax purposes.
and peddled them among
the railroad workmen, thus
giving him the distinction
of having sold the first mer-
chandise in Timpson. A
little while later he bor-
rowed $50.00 for his first
“big” venture in business.
This time he opened up a
peanut stand, later adding
candy and fruits. At that
time only a few frame
buildings constituted the
business section of town.
His business grew and to
his small stock he added
$200.00 worth of grocer-
ies, and everything was
looking fine until a disas-
trous fire wiped out the few
frame buildings and he saw
his entire stock go up in
smoke. He entered busi-
ness again, adding to his
stock from time to time,
later erecting a brick build-
ing, occupying it until it
was torn away for the con-
struction of the present
beautiful new structure.
Not only is Mr.
Blankenship wide-awake
in conducting his big store,
but he can always be found
ready and willing to work
for the growth and devel-
opment of his community.
He is president of the
Chamber of Commerce
and never misses a meet-
ing unless he should be out
of town. About two years
ago he bought the brick
hotel in this city, and no
expense was spared in re-
modeling and equipping
the building until today it
is recognized as one of the
best hotels in East Texas.
Elsewhere in this issue will
be found the formal an-
nouncement of the affilia-
tion of the Blankenship
Store with the Federated
Stores of America. This
gigantic group is made up
of independently owned
Dry Goods, Department
and General Stores orga-
nized throughout the
United States for the pur-
pose of obtaining greater
co-operative buying ad-
vantages, effective massed
advertising and more effi-
cient store operation. Mr.
Blankenship stated that
through this new connec-
tion his store will lose none
of its individuality and in
no sense of the word will
it become a unit in a chain
store system. Instead, it
will remain an independent
local organization with the
marked advantages of
combining its buying and
advertising activities with
those of several thousand
other stores throughout the
country. Buyers for the
Federated Stores of
America are constantly on
the alert for the newest and
the best of the season’s
merchandise from the large
markets throughout the
world. From France, Scot-
land, Germany, the Medi-
terranean countries and the
Orient come goods that are
to be sold exclusively for
this co-operative group of
stores - and at prices that
are remarkably low.
3 Feb 1950 - Bears
Presented With Jackets.
During assembly at
Timpson high school Tues-
day, January 23rd, mem-
bers of the football team—
the Bears—were presented
with sweaters by Superin-
tendent S.R. Permenter. In
addition to awarding of
sweaters a lovely trophy
was presented to Maebelle
Hughes football sweet-
heart. Members of the
team received sweaters
were: Howard Brooks,
John Neill Rhodes and
David Billingsley, co-cap-
tains for ’49; Tommy
Collins, David Wayne
Crawford, J.C. Wharton,
Sammie McDaniel,
Darrell Taylor, James
Lowell Bogue, Bertram
Yarborough, Charles
Crawford, Billy Van Pow-
ers, Norris Crump and
Gene Rhodes. Carl Neel
and Bill Morgan received
managers’ jackets. Jerry
and Bennie Rhodes were
presented with gold foot-
balls as a token of their
record which entitled them
to be named reserve
lettermen.
17 Dec 1987 - County
Deputies Suspended With-
out Pay. Meeting in special
session last Friday, the
Shelby County Commis-
sioner Court voted to sus-
pend all three deputies of the
Sheriff’s Department for 30
days without pay. Before a
jammed packed audience of
concerned Shelby County
residents and media, the
County governing body
voted 3-1 in favor of the
suspension. The Commis-
sioners went into executive
session at 1:50 p.m. and re-
emerged approximately an
hour later to make their de-
cision. The suspension was
brought about by the viola-
tion of the county’s overtime
pay policies that were in-
stated on November 23 of
this year by the Court.
Since the 23rd of Novem-
ber 30-1/4 hours of over-
time have been turned in by
the deputies. Before enter-
ing into closed door discus-
sion the court quizzed the
Deputies and Sheriff about
the violation. Deputy Phil
Hennigan responded to
County Judge Glendon
Jackson with “I just want
my pay judge,” which was
a common response from all
deputies in the questioning.
Commissioner R. D. Green
asked Deputy Hennigan
“how can you work 2000
hours of overtime in seven
months,” which received the
answer “I just want my
pay.” Precinct 3 Commis-
sioner Edward Risinger
asked the law officers “did
you all receive a letter tell-
ing about the overtime
policy, and did you inten-
tionally violate the policy?”
Deputies Lonnie Chance
and Steve Judd responded
“we just want our pay-
check.” Judge Jackson told
the Commissioner that all
Deputies and Sheriff Paul
Ross “all received a letter
by registered mail.” Sheriff
Ross approached the Court
with “I want my allocated
money, I’m an elected offi-
cial, I’ve worked for it day
and night.” Since the Sher-
iff is an elected official he
cannot be suspended by the
Court. Judge Jackson told
the officers that you should
have received your 3% cost
of living to purchase gro-
ceries, which received no
answer. Precinct 4 Com-
missioner Virgil
Wedgeworth, who was the
only Commissioner to vote
against the suspension,
asked Judge Jackson “can
the county hold the salary,”
which Jackson responded
“yes Sir, it’s a policy we
adopted.” Pamela Judd,
wife of Deputy Steve Judd,
spoke from the audience,
saying “the citizens of
Shelby County deserve
protection” which received
applause from the capacity
crowd. After which Judge
Jackson said “you all are
out of order.” Judge Jack-
son finished the opening
session with "we can’t
spend money we don’t
have, we have to allocate
this.” After the Commis-
sioners rendered their de-
cision, Sheriff Paul Ross
told the audience that he
would ask the deputies to
continue working, which
received an immediate re-
sponse from individuals
saying they would help
supplement the deputies
salary with the amount of
money needed. Further
study showed however that
the deputies may not work
while on suspension, be-
cause of Texas law that
states suspended employ-
ees may not work. Shelby
County will continue to be
served by the normal con-
tingent of constables, state
troopers & police officers.
( Silas News
By Jody Stephens
Hello everyone! The
rain this past week has been
nice, but I am ready to see
some sunshine. I would
like to keep the cool breeze
though.
My daughter, Jamie,
celebrated her 7th birthday
at our home in Silas on Sep-
tember 12. We had hot
dogs, nachos, and Frito pie.
She had a two tiered “Little
Mermaid” cake that I made
for her. She would like to
say thank you for all the
wonderful gifts she re-
ceived. She has been busy
all weekend playing with
The proposed amendment would ap-
pear on the ballot as follows: “The
constitutional amendment providing
for uniform standards and proce-
dures for the appraisal of property
for ad valorem tax purposes.”
PROPOSITION 4
HJR 14 would amend the constitu-
tion to establish the national research
university fund to provide a source
of funding that will enable emerging
research universities in this state to
develop into major research univer-
sities. The amendment would re-
quire the legislature to dedicate state
revenue to the fund and to transfer
the balance of the existing higher ed-
ucation fund to the national research
university fund. This amendment
would further require the legislature
to establish the criteria by which a
state university may become eligible
to receive and use distributions from
the fund.
The proposed amendment would ap-
pear on the ballot as follows: “The
constitutional amendment establish-
ing the national research university
fund to enable emerging research
universities in this state to achieve
national prominence as major re-
search universities and transferring
the balance of the higher education
fund to the national research univer-
sity fund.”
PROPOSITION 5
HJR 36 would amend the constitu-
tion to authorize the legislature to
allow for a single appraisal review
board for two or more adjoining ap-
praisal entities that elect to provide
for consolidated reviews of tax ap-
praisals.
The proposed amendment would ap-
pear on the ballot as follows: “The
constitutional amendment autho-
rizing the legislature to authorize a
single board of equalization for two
or more adjoining appraisal entities
that elect to provide for consolidated
equalizations.”
PROPOSITION 6
HJR 116 would amend the constitu-
tion to authorize the Veterans’ Land
Board to issue general obligation
bonds, subject to certain constitu-
tional limits, for the purpose of sell-
ing land and providing home or land
mortgage loans to veterans of the
state.
The proposed amendment would ap-
pear on the ballot as follows: “The
constitutional amendment authoriz-
ing the Veterans’ Land Board to issue
general obligation bonds in amounts
equal to or less than amounts previ-
ously authorized.”
PROPOSITION 7
HJR 127 would amend the constitu-
tion to allow an officer or enlisted
member of the Texas State Guard or
other state militia or military force to
hold other civil offices.
The proposed amendment would ap-
pear on the ballot as follows: “The
constitutional amendment to allow
an officer or enlisted member of the
Texas State Guard or other state mi-
litia or military force to hold other
civil offices.”
PROPOSITION 8
HJR 7 would amend the constitution
to authorize the state to contribute
money, property, and other resources
for the establishment, maintenance,
and operation of veterans’ hospitals
in this state.
The proposed amendment would ap-
pear on the ballot as follows: “The
constitutional amendment authoriz-
ing the state to contribute money,
property, and other resources for the
establishment, maintenance, and op-
eration of veterans hospitals in this
state.”
PROPOSITION 9
HJR 102 would define what is a
state-owned public beach. The pub-
lic, individually and collectively,
would have an unrestricted right
to use and a right of ingress to and
egress from a public beach. The
amendment would authorize the leg-
islature to enact laws to protect these
rights.
The proposed amendment would ap-
pear on the ballot as follows: “The
constitutional amendment to protect
the right of the public, individually
and collectively, to access and use
the public beaches bordering the sea-
ward shore of the Gulf of Mexico.”
PROPOSITION 10
HJR 85 would amend the constitu-
tion to authorize the legislature to
provide that members of the govern-
ing board of an emergency services
district may serve terms not to ex-
ceed four years.
The proposed amendment would ap-
pear on the ballot as follows: “The
constitutional amendment to provide
that elected members of the govern-
ing boards of emergency services
districts may serve terms not to ex-
ceed four years.”
PROPOSITION 11
HJR 14 would amend the
constitution to provide that the tak-
ing of private property for public use
(“eminent domain”) is authorized
only if it is for the ownership, use,
and enjoyment of the property by the
State, its political subdivisions, the
public at large, or by entities granted
the power of eminent domain, or
for the removal of urban blight. The
amendment would prohibit the tak-
ing of private property for transfer
to a private entity for the purpose
of economic development or to in-
crease tax revenues. The amend-
ment would also limit the legisla-
ture’s authority to grant the power of
eminent domain in the future unless
it is approved by a two-thirds vote
of all the members elected to each
house.
The proposed amendment would
appear on the ballot as follows:
“The constitutional amendment to
prohibit the taking, damaging, or
destroying of private property for
public use unless the action is for the
ownership, use, and enjoyment of
the property by the State, a political
subdivision of the State, the public at
large, or entities granted the power
of eminent domain under law or for
the elimination of urban blight on a
particular parcel of property, but not
for certain economic development
or enhancement of tax revenue pur-
poses, and to limit the legislature’s
authority to grant the power of emi-
nent domain to an entity.”
Published by Secretary of State
Hope Andrade, www.sos.state.tx.us,
T800-252-VOTE (8683).
everything. Her daddy and
I got her a new pink bike.
Due to the wonderful rain
though she hasn’t got to try
it out much. Those attend-
ing the party were Jamie,
Allysha, Xander, Mom, and
Dad; Ne Ne; Nannie; Aunt
Emily, Uncle Bill, Hayden,
and Nathan Jordan; Aunt
Amanda Hensley,
Cheyanne, Brook, and
Blake; Cousin Jackie
Kolajack, Dakota, Dawson,
Dustin, and Devon; Cousin
Justin Oliver, Rebecca, and
Gretta; Piper Hudman; Tori,
Harley, and Brandon; and
Mendy and Jaycee Willaby.
The kids watched the Little
Mermaid movie while they
were eating, then they all
played pin the tail on the
donkey and we had a pinata.
They did not let the rain
stop them from having a
good time. Happy Birthday
Jamie! We love you!
My niece Jackie
Kolajack also celebrated
her birthday on September
12. She turned 25. She is
now working at the Garri-
son Nursing Home as a Cer-
tified Nurses Aid. She has
been there for a few weeks
now and is getting the hang
of things. We are very
proud of her. Congrats and
Happy Birthday Jackie!
Our nephew Joseph
Kolajack has spent the last
year stationed in Korea. He
i s in the army and making a
career out of it. Right after
he left last summer he got
to come back briefly to
watch his baby boy, Nicho-
las Herman, be born and
then he had to go right back.
He has been in touch with
his wife Stephanie, his 2
year old daughter Aubree,
and the baby via a web cam.
He got to come home a few
weeks ago. His sister Jackie
talks to him often. She said
he is enjoying being back
and spending all the time he
can with those beautiful ba-
bies. We are very proud of
him and the service he does
for our country. Always re-
member our men and
women serving our country,
they need our support.
When we moved to the
place is Silas, the kids
brought along their pet pot-
bellied pig “Porky”. After
a couple of weeks, he fig-
ured out how to get out of
his pen. No matter what we
couldn’t keep him in. He
began to follow our dog and
kids around. After a couple
of months of this he has
learned to travel on his own.
He has been spotted at Piper
Hudmans sleeping in the
dog house with their dog.
He has been down to the
Vargas place visiting their
dog. Deb Poquette came
out one morning to have her
morning coffee and there
was the pig, stretched out
asleep on her porch. She
said it made her morning.
I am sure he has been at all
of the neighbors at some
point or another. I apolo-
gize for any trouble he may
be causing. I know many
of you think it is cute, but
if it is a problem please let
us know.
Bill, Emily, Hayden,
and Nathan Jordan have a
new addition to their fam-
ily. They got Beanie Baby
on Sunday. She is part
Beagle and part Weenie
dog. She is solid black and
the cutest thing. They also
have 4 new baby kittens
that will be ready in 6
weeks, if any one is look-
ing for a cat to give a good
home. At their home they
have a small goat and
chicken farm. The boys
have decided that yard eggs
are some good eaten.
They are keeping busy
managing their small farm.
Andy got in to some poi-
son ivy on Thursday of last
week. He thought he could
handle it but it spread all
over this time. He had to
go Monday to the clinic in
Garrison and get a shot. It
will be a few days, but that
should take care of it. He
is just itching like crazy.
Heard the Alford clan
went to Mena Arkansas for
the weekend. It is a beau-
tiful place and I bet they
had a great time. Vacations
are a great way to relieve
stress.
Gretta Oliver has been
spending some time with
her Aunt Janice in Carthage
and her Grandma Schulz in
Silas.
I have been by Sue
Lynn’s a couple of times
this past week and she has
been working in the yard.
It is looking good. I spot-
ted Joe Powdrill enjoying
the afternoon on the swing.
Please continue to pray
for Justin Oliver’s dad, my
step-dad Bob Groce, Bro.
Ben Strickland, Brandi
Edwards, and all the other
people out there that need
our prayers. Also pray for
the family of Michael
Brittain as they deal with
his death. He is the grand-
son of Glen Brittain.
The big rival game is
this week. Be sure to come
out to Bulldog Stadium and
watch the Bears and
Dawgs battle it out. The
game is Friday night at
7:30 in Garrison.
Until next time ... May
GOD bless you and keep
you safe.
CM K
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