Silsbee volunteers battle multiple fires and rescue incident
Silsbee Volunteer Firemen fought three fires on August 1 and 5 including an incident at a smoke call from Hall Villa at 9 55 p m where a man’s thumb was trapped. Fire Chief Busby said the thumb was freed with grease and leverage after rescue. Iris Pendergrass fell and was confined to hospital in Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
E. J. Trich
Lso
Old’s
Busby
Air Contier
Iris Pendergrass
Ust Hospital
Beaumont
UT to Launch Moody Bicentennial Traveling Exhibits in Texas
The Humanities Research Center at the University of Texas receives a 5139,000 Moody Foundation grant to fund a two year program of 12 traveling exhibits. Co directors Dr David Farmer and Mrs Kathleen Gee will circulate pre mounted displays to small Texas communities focusing on Man s Image of Man with themes like Texas Writers Leaders and Statesmen and Aviation. The project aims to reach 144 communities over two years with exhibits staying two months each and involving original art photographs and manuscripts in high quality facsimiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas
Moody Foundation
U. S
David Farmer
HRC
Kathleen Gee
Moody
Texas
Farmer
University Station
Visitors from Clear Lake City and Beaumont Call on Mrs Bartle
Visitors to the home of Mrs. Alf Bartle included Mr and Mrs Elmer Taylor and daughters Betsy and Wendy from Clear Lake City and Mrs R G Stockholm and daughters Dolly and Kim from Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Bartle
Elmer Taylor
Betsy
Wendy
Clear Lake City
R. G Stockholm
Dolly
Kim
Beaumont
Card of thanks from the Tanton family
The Tanton family expresses gratitude to friends relatives and neighbors for thoughts deeds and support A special thanks to First Pentecostal Church members for food prayers and visits Idell Tanton and Mr and Mrs Jesse Ray Tanton with L C Tanton and family acknowledge the kindness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Pentecostal Church
Mrs
Jesse Ray Tanton
L. C. Tanton and
Local Births Reported in Silsbee and Surrounding Areas
A series of births are announced from Silsbee Lumberton and nearby towns. Jennifer Claire Gris som born August 4 at Schumpert Hospital Shreveport to Mr and Mrs Louis Gris som Jr. Grandparents listed. Lisa Lyn born August 1 at Doctors Hospital to Mr and Mrs Willard Ray French. Samuel Chester Gore III born August 6 at Doctors Hospital to Mr and Mrs S C Gore Jr. Brenda Gail Borden born August 6 at Doctors Hospital to Mr and Mrs Billy Dave Borden. A daughter born August 5 to Mr and Mrs Charles R Marshall at Women s and Children s Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Grissom Jr
Springhill
Jennifer Claire
Schumpert Hospital
Shreveport
Willie Williams
Texas City
J. F. Cook
Silsbee
Louis Grissom Sr
D. T. Hargroder
Lumberton
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Lisa Lyn
Doctors Hospital
Willard Ray French
Kountze
Samuel Chester Gore III
S. C. Gore Jr
Billy Dave Borden
Brenda Gail
Charles R. Marshall
B&PW Club Plans Tonight Meeting At Hardin County
The Silsbee Business and Professional Women's Club holds its monthly meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Hardin County Savings and Loan club room. President Mrs Celeste Johnson will preside over proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Silsbee Business and Professional Women’s Club
Hardin, County Savings and Loan
Gravis and Guillory Wed in Evadale Home Ceremony
Miss Kathy Gravis daughter of Mr and Mrs B W Gravis Evadale and Ronnie Guillory son of Mr and Mrs W J Guillory Buna were married in the bride's parents home on Friday August 2 Rev Bob Logsdon First Baptist Evadale conducted the ceremony A reception followed the couple plans to reside in Buna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Gravis
B. W. Gravis
Evadale
Ronnie Guillory
W. J. Guillory
Buna
Melanie Ward
Jimmy Ward
Bob Logsdon
First Baptist Church
Hobbs Wright Rehearsal Dinner Held For Aug. Wedding
Perry Donavan Wright and Miss Rebecca Ann Hobbs were honored at a rehearsal dinner Aug. 2 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Wright at the Caraway home. About 50 guests attended before their Aug. 3 wedding at First United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Donavan Wright
Rebecca Ann Hobbs
Charles R. Wright
Clifton Caraway
Maurice Hobbs
Miss Hobbs
Mr. Wright l
First United Methodist Church
Silsbee Ladies Baseball Team Wins Fifth Place
The Silsbee Ladies Baseball team claimed fifth place at a Friday and Saturday tournament in Jasper among 11 church teams. Janice Guy pitched while Shirley Parker was catcher. other players include Francis Parks Liz Bowen Susan Hinton Gloria Elen Karen Jordan Debbie Shaw Tracie Grimes Linda Morgan Kathy Fontenot Linda Callaway Debbie Welch and Polly Hein. Phoebe Littlepage organized the team with coaches Glen Shaw and Keith Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Jasper
Janice Guy
Shirley Parker
Lanehianr
Francis Parks
Liz Bowen
Susan Hinton
Gloria Elen
Karen Jordan
Debbie Shaw
Tracie Grimes
Linda Morgan
Kathy Fontenot
Linda Callaway
Debbie Welch
Polly Hein
Phoebe Littlepage
Glen Shaw
Keith Parker
Changes In Status Must Be Reported To Social Security
Social Security notes remind SSI recipients to report events promptly to avoid payment changes. Changes include address moves, living arrangements, marital status, income, work activity for disability cases, and deaths. Beaumont office at 490 Interstate 10 N calls 838-0271 ext. 276. reps visit Silsbee City Hall Annex Aug 5 and 19, 9 to noon.
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Beaumont Social Security
Interstate 10, N
Beaumont Social Security Office
Silsbee
City Hall
Gibson and Dvorman Plan Aug Wedding in Silsbee
Mr. and Mrs. Dan H. Gibson of Silsbee announce the engagement of their daughter Jeanie Lane to Douglas Dvorman son of Mrs. Jacqueline Dvorman of Anaheim California. The wedding is set for Aug 31 at 4 PM at North Fifth Street Church of Christ. Both work for Kirby Lumber Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E
Knupple
Tolville
Carnelia Knupple
Cynthia Freeman
Dan H. Gibson
Silsbee
Jeanie
AARP Silsbee Chapter Plans Evening Meeting
The Silsbee area AARP group meets Thursday at 6 30 p m in Silsbee State Bank. A program is planned and members are asked to bring card tables and dominoes for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Area
Chapter of Retired Persons
AARP
Silsbee State Bank
Rhodes Scholarship Winners Announced Across United States
Each year 32 Americans are selected for Rhodes scholarships to study at Oxford University in England for at least two years. The program funds study and living expenses while pursuing eligible graduate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford University
England
Liberian Student to Speak at First Baptist Church
Frances E. Mannah of Monrovia Liberia University of West Africa will be guest speaker Sunday August 11 at 6:00 p.m. during youth services at First Baptist Church on North Second St. Rev. S. Booker is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances E. Mannah
Monrovia
Liberia
University of West Africa
First Baptist Church
Jon North Second St
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Tom Eason
Olunteers
Ward’s Wonderland Nursery
State of
Mid - City
Mid-City Motors
Dial
Idell Tanton
B&pw
Hobbs Wright
UNION
Highway 96 South
Kountry
Silsbee’s
Jeanie Lane Gibson
Douglas Dvorman
Rhodes
America
Goran Nevely
First National Bank
Bank of
BankAmericard
First National of
Silsbee Bank
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