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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1977
Page
6
John Paul Jones born in Scotland earned the title father of the American Navy for his fight against Britain. He reportedly added the surname Jones to hide his identity after an early incident on a merchant ship and faced mutiny era murder accusations.
A Kid's Doggie Fun Day is scheduled for Aug 20 at 10 am in the city park on Knupple Road. Children aged five to 14 may enter dogs of any breed with seven prize classes plus Best of Show and Most Popular. Judging includes Best trick, smallest, largest, most spots, best pure breed, best costumed, and best puppy. First to third ribbons awarded in each category. Entry forms at Silsbee City Hall. dogs may register up to 30 minutes before showtime. Event free for young dog owners.
Morris Glass Co offers auto glass mirrors plate glass and store fronts window glass desk and furniture tops patio door glass. Call 385 7802 for services and quotes.
The family of Mr. Chester A. Gilmore expresses gratitude for kindness, food, prayers, and support. Mrs. Barbara Gilmore and children thank everyone and wish blessings.
Mrs. Mary Eleanor Spivey of Sour Lake died at 87 in St. Elizabeth Hospital. Funeral Aug 4 at Kelley-Hixson Chapel with burial in Sour Lake. The article notes the first comprehensive hemophilia center in Houston, led by Dr. Ronald Weinger, focusing on education, self care, and early treatment to reduce blood product use.
Ralph Mike Leggett has been promoted to Staff Sergeant in the US Army on July 1. He serves as an electrician technician in a radar maintenance group and will be stationed in Germany for the next three years. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Leggett of this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hinkie of Silsbee welcomed son Loral Bradford born Aug 2 at St Elizabeth Hospital. Jed Randall born Aug 4 in Silsbee Doctor's Hospital to Earnest Monroe Lewis and wife. Donal Ray born Aug 4 at Silsbee Doctor's Hospital to Corvin Junior Peterson and wife. Angela Renee Caraway born Aug 6 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital to Jessie Wayne Caraway and wife. James Henry Bush born Aug 5 at Medical Center Hospital in Nacogdoches to David and wife. Grandparents listed.
A surprise party was held Tuesday at 5:00 PM at Bessie R. Canida’s home on the Spurger highway in Silsbee. Mrs. Jo Ward hosted to celebrate her friend’s 65th birthday.
Fifteen year old Dee Hinkie posted a 233 total to win the Silsbee Country Club Annual Junior Golf Tournament First Flight championship held August 4 through 6. Defending champ Alan Courtney finished three strokes back in 236 for second place. Trophies went to top finishers across four flights with Wendell Morgan taking third in First Flight and Jimmy Cumbie, Paul Renz, Charles Renz claiming top spots in Second Flight. Jon Burris and Joel Watson led Third Flight with Paul Martin close behind. Tom Spillar led Fourth Flight with Mikael Woodson and Tommy Tatum nearby. J B Griffith ran the event as tournament chairman.
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