Family Home Evening Reinforces Mormon Family Values
A Monday at Bishop Richard Worley’s home in Silsbee highlights the Mormon weekly family home evening. The Worleys emphasize prayer, a Christ-centered lesson, and shared activities with six children and guests. The mayor proclaimed August as Family Unity Month to honor strong family relationships in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David O. McKay
James L. Hays
Silsbee
Richard Worley
Worley
Eastex Inc
Evadale
Jesus Christ
Eloise Worley
Kyle Worley
Matt Karnes
Local births noted for Silsbee Lumberton and Fred areas
Mr and Mrs Earl Nerren welcome a son born Aug 6 at St Elizabeth Hospital in Silsbee. Alvis Wayne McDaniel and wife have a daughter born Aug 6 at St Elizabeth Hospital. James Boren and spouse greet a daughter born Aug 9 at St Elizabeth Hospital. Stutts give twin daughters born Aug 10 at Women and Children Hospital. Riedinger and wife celebrate a son born Aug 12 in Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Larry Hooks and wife welcome son Larry Dewayne born Aug 7 in Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Cravey announce a son Brian Edman born Aug 7 in Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Paul Freeman and wife announce a son Paul Jaimeson born in Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Hannon Hollyfield and wife greet a daughter Christie Dean born Aug 9 in Silsbee Doctors Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Nerren
Silsbee
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Alvis Wayne McDaniel
Lumberton
James Boren
David R. Stutts
Women and Children Hospital
Kenneth W Riedinger
Larry Dewayne
Larry Wayne Hooks
Kountze
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Ronald Vern Cravey
Brian Edman
Paul Jaimeson
Paul Lynn Freeman
Silsbee Women Win Open Pairs Flight C at Florida Tourney
Mrs. L. L. Barclay and Mrs. E. M. Prewitt of Silsbee won first in a 60 player Open Pairs Flight C two session championship at the 1975 Summer North American Bridge Championships. The 10 day event draws over 6,000 players statewide and regionally as part of three major meets by the American Contract Bridge League with next tourney set for New Orleans in November 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Barclay
E. M. Prewitt
Silsbee
North America
American Contract Bridge League
New Orleans
Home canning lids available through Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries and the Commerce Department offer mail order canning lids. Mrs. Toy Smith says nine dozen lids cost 5.00 by check or money order, with one order per household and a self addressed stamped envelope for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill Industries
Commerce Department
Toy Smith
Goodwill Industries of
Minneapolis
Washington Avenue N
Minn
Tigers Eye QB Start. Promote Callie Robinson Wingback
The Tigers may start a quarterback this season against the Eagles and plan to promote junior Callie Robinson to wingback after she played tailback on the JV. Full equipment workouts begin Friday August 15 at 9 30 a m and 5 p m. A controlled scrimmage vs Nederland is set for August 28 at 7 30 p m followed by a home game vs C E King on September 5 at 8 p m to start the regular schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Callie Robinson
Robinson
Tigers
Nederland
C. E. King
Silsbee Fire Dept Honors at Jaycees Banquet
The Silsbee Jaycees banquet at the Fire Hall drew about 70 attendees including firemen and their spouses. H L McDonald was named Fireman of the Month for July and the mayor proclaimed Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department Appreciation Day. Ron Scarborough presented an engraved plaque to Fire Chief Russell Busby and the department for dedicated service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Jaycee
Ron Scarborough
Silsbee
James L. Hays
Russell Busby
Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department
Jaycees
Avenue 1
H. L. McDonald
Hays
Jaycee
Silsbee Jaycees
Rep
Adams
South Hampton Co Nominated For Award By Manufacturers
Houston fourteen Texas companies compete for the Ed C Burris Award honoring business and industry achievements. South Hampton Co of Silsbee led by M A Bomer faces a judging panel from Texas business leaders. The winner will be announced at the Texas Manufacturers Association conference in San Antonio on Oct 30. Other nominees include Datapoint Corp San Antonio Dow Chemical U S A Freeport E Systems Inc Greenville and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Ed C. Burris
South Hampton Co
Silsbee
Kountze Road
M. A. Bomer
Texas Manufacturers Association
TMA
Texas Industry
San Antonio
Datapoint Corp
Dow Chemical U.S.A
Freeport
E-Systems, Inc
Greenville
General Telephone Co
San Angelo
ICI United States, Inc
Marshall
Individual Development Center, Inc
Wichita, Falls
Levi Strauss & Co
Tyler
Lone Star Steel Co
Dallas
Nocona Boot Co
Nocona
Radian Corp
Austin
SI Drileo
Southland Paper Mills, Inc
Lufkin
Southwestern Public Service Co
Amarillo
Funeral Services For Arthur Overstreet 86 Held Aug 10
Funeral services for Arthur D. Overstreet 86 were held at 2 p.m. Aug 10 at Pace Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Holland Cemetery Rev. Melvin Spears officiated He died at 10 15 p.m. Aug 7 in Kountze Nursing Center He had lived in Kountze 40 years Survivors include wife Viva W Overstreet six sons Douglas Troy Pat Joe and Walter Ray Overstreet all of Kountze and Sam Overstreet of Kalamazoo Mich two daughters Mrs R D Custis of Baytown and Mrs Dill Cole of Houston one brother J H Overstreet of Kountze
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur D. Overstreet
Pace Funeral Home
Holland Cemetery
Melvin Spears
Overstreet
Kountze Nursing Center
Kountze
Viva W. Overstreet
Douglas
Troy
Pat
Joe
Walter Ray Overstreet
Sam Overstreet
Kalamazoo
Mich
R. D. Custis
Baytown
Dill Cole
Houston
J. H.overstreet
Hoffpauir to Be Ordained Baptist Minister in Texas
Bobby Hoffpauir son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Hoffpauir of this city will be ordained to the ministry Aug 17 at 3 pm by Fairview Baptist Church Copperas Cove Texas He has served as acting pastor and youth director for three months Rev James Hoffpauir his brother pastor of First Baptist Church of Timpson will deliver the ordination message Hoffpauir will remain assistant pastor and youth director at Fairview and continue studies at Central Texas College in Killeen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Hoffpauir
Oscar Hoffpauir
Fairview Baptist Church
Copperas Cove
Texas
James Hoffpauir
Bobby
First Baptist Church of
Timpson
Hoffpauir
Fair
Final Rites For Mrs Grace Hickman Held Aug 8
Funeral services for Mrs Grace Cowart Hickman 69 of Lumberton were held at 3 30 p m Aug 8 at Kelley Hixson Funeral Home with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery Rev G S Crane officiated She died at 10 30 a m Tuesday in Clear Lake Hospital Webster She had lived in Lumberton three years Survivors include husband Jack Hickman of Lumberton a son Jack A Hickman of Silsbee three daughters Wynne McNeil Houston Gwynne Smith Lumberton Jan Fielder Lumberton sister Mrs Garland Custer Beaumont and two brothers George Cowart Beaumont Burton Cowart Center
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Cowart Hickman
Lumberton
Kelley- Hixson Funeral Home
Forest Lawn Cemetery
G. S. Crane
Hickman
Clear Lake Hospital
Webster
Jack Hickman
Jack A. Hickman
Silsbee
Wynne McNeil
Houston
Gwynne Smith
Jan Fielder
Garland Custer
Beaumont
George Cowart
Burton Cowart
Center
Last Rites For James R. Treadway Held August 8
Funeral services for James Richard Treadway were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Farmer Funeral Home with burial in Midway Cemetery near Livingston. He died early August 6 when a mobile home fire swept through Cook's Bluff cabins south of Silsbee. Survived by mother Annie Treadway of Silsbee, son Floyd of Beaumont, daughter Dorothy Goodman of Lumberton, four brothers Mack of Lufkin Frank of Silsbee Sherman of California Roscoe of Arkansas, sister Kitty Whittington of Victor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Richard Treadway
Farmer Funeral Home
Midway Cemetery
Livingston
Larry Clendennen
Treadway
Silsbee
Cook's Bluff
Bridal Shower for Janet Ludwig Bride Elect of Jeff Hobbs
A miscellaneous bridal shower honored Janet Ludwig bride elect of Jeff Hobbs on August 2 at the home of Mrs. Horace Whittington. Hours were 2 to 4 pm. Refreshment table featured lace cloth, satin, and a yellow daisy baby’s breath centerpiece. Hostesses listed include Mrs. John Robinson, Mrs. Perky Hardison, Mrs. Joyce Walker, Mrs. Cc. W. Calvert, Mrs. Leonard Barnett, Mrs. Jack Jordan, Mrs. David Cobble, Mrs. Eddie Grubs, Mrs. Jack Edwards, and Mrs. Martin Yawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Ludwig
Jeff Hobbs
Horace Whittington
John Robinson
Perky Hardison
Joyce Walker
Cc. W. Calvert
Leonard Barnett
Jack Jordan
David Cobble
Eddie Grubs
Jack Edwards
Martin Yawn
Walters Family Reunion at Franks Branch Cemetery
The Walters reunion is set for Sunday Aug 17 at 11 am at Franks Branch Cemetery in Fred. Brown Maricle asks attendees to bring a basket lunch and join family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Franks Branch Cemetery
Fred
Brown Maricle
Evadale Teen Kills Six-Foot Rattlesnake Near US 96
Steve Bruce sixteen of Evadale killed a six foot three inch rattlesnake in a pasture near US 96 Sunday afternoon. The snake had eleven rattlers and one button. Steve is the son of Mr and Mrs Ben Bruce of Evadale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Bruce
Evadale
US 96
Steve
Ben Bruce
Card of Thanks from Eddie Doggett
Eddie Doggett thanks friends for flowers visits cards and calls during hospital stay and recovery at home expressing lasting gratitude for their kindness and support.
Tax included list of major oil and utility firms
Tax included: Southwestern Bell oline Oil Corp Gulf Refining Corp Sun Pipe Line Co Atlantic-Richfield Oil Co Clyde Blondell ATC Exxon Corp General Crude Oil Co United Texas Transportation Co Texakota Inc Amoco Oil Co Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Co Texas Eastern Transmission Co Occidental Petroleum Corp Kirby Lumber Texaco Inc Sam Houston Electric L B Walker Associates Southern Pacific Champion Industries Louisiana Pacific Temple-Eastex Inc Gulf States Utilities Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Belloline Oil Corp
Gulf Refining Corp
Sun Pipe Line Co
Atlantic-Richfield Oil Co
Clyde Blondell Atc
Exxon Corp
General Crude Oil Co
United Texas Transportation Co
Texakota, Inc
Amoco Oil Co
Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Co
Texas Eastern Transmission Co
Occidental Petroleum Corp
Kirby Lumber Corps
Texaco, Inc
Sam Houston’ Electric
L. B. Walker Associates
Southern Pacific
Champion Industries
Louisiana Pacific
Temple-Eastex, Inc
Gulf States Utilities Co
Bus Discipline Protocol For Student Offenses
Normal procedures for bus offenses include a warning with a written report to parents for first offenses, principal action and possible ride suspension for second offenses, and automatic suspension for third offenses. Parents should not stop the bus. discuss issues with the driver and refer transport questions to the Transportation Director at 385 5610 between 8 15 a m and 2 30 p m.
City Officials Attend Water Works School at Lamar Univ
Two city employees attended the Water Works School at Lamar University from August 5 to 7. Bill Allen, water superintendent, took the advanced water management course covering new standards set by the State Health Department. Paul Dominguez completed a 40 hour lab course co sponsored by the Texas Water Utility Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar University
Texas Water Quality Board
Bill Allen
State Health Department
Paul Dominguez
Nu Upsilon Sorority Creates Watermelon Party Fun
Nu Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a swimming and watermelon party on August 7 at Mrs. M A Bomber of Silsbee. Mrs Sam Roach won the seed counting contest and received a large melon. By-laws for the coming year were presented and will be voted on at the August 25 meeting at the Hardin County Savings and Loan building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi
M. A. Bomer
Silsbee
Sam Roach
Hardin County Savings and Loan
Open House to Honor J N Gore on Aug Twenty Fourth
Mr and Mrs J N Gore will be honored with an open house celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary Aug 24 at their home eight miles north of Silsbee on the old Spurger highway. Calling hours 3 to 5 p m. They reside in Silsbee 35 years. Gore employed by Atlantic Richfield. Mrs Gore formerly Iva Lee Durham. They have two daughters Elizabeth Jones Evadale Pat Motley Alaska a son Jerry Gore Houston and seven grandchildren. Relatives invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Gore
Silsbee
Spurger Highway
van Gore
Robert Gore
E. C. McInnis
Atlantic Richfield
Iva Lee Durham
Louisiana
Mr. Gore
Hardin County
DeQuincy
Elizabeth Jones
Evadale
Pat
Debra Ann Campbell to wed Capt George Eldredge in October
Mr and Mrs Max Campbell of Bogalusa La announce the engagement of their daughter Debra Lynn to Capt George Badge Eldredge son of Mrs I F Eldredge Jr of Silsbee and the late Mr Eldredge. The wedding is planned for early October at Calvary Baptist Church Bogalusa. The bride is a Bogalusa High School graduate who attended LSU. The groom is a Silsbee High School and LSU Law School graduate licensed to practice law in April 1975 and recently reported for duty with the 314th Combat Support Group Judge Advocate Office at Little Rock AFB Jacksonville Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max C. Campbell
Bogalousa
Debra Lynn
George Badge Eldredge
I. F. Eldredge Jr
Silsbee
Eldredge
Calvary Baptist Church
Bogalusa
Bogalusa High School
Louisiana State University
Silsbee High School
Louisiana State University Law School
314Th Combat Support Group
Judge Advocate Office
Little Rock Air Force Base
Jacksonville
Ark
Silsbee Junior High Cheerleaders Win Honors at SFA Event
The Silsbee group joined over 600 junior high cheerleaders at Sam Houston University Huntsville Aug 4 9 for a training session. They earned one outstanding three excellent and one superior rating and won the Spiri Stick for junior cheerleaders. Attendees included Kim Parker head cheerleader Nona Faye Sasser Allison Price Phyllis Parker Anther Beecham and Michelle Woodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Sam Houston University
Huntsville
Spiri
Kim Parker
Nona Faye Sasser
Allison Price
Phyllis Parker
Anther Beecham
Michelle Woodson
AARP Meets Tonight in Silsbee Chapter
The Silsbee area AARP meeting is set for Thursday August 14 at 6 30 p m in the Heritage room of Silsbee State Bank Mrs L H Wade the chapter reporter asks members to bring card tables and dominoes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Area
Retired Persons
A.A.R.P
Silsbee State Bank
L. H. Wade
Beaumont Adult Singles Club Meeting
The Beaumont Adult Singles Club will meet Tuesday August 19 at 8 PM in Trinity United Methodist Church at Harrison and Longfellow in Beaumont. All area single adults 18 and over are invited to attend for dancing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Trinity United Methodist Church
Harrison and Longfellow
Hawsthorne couple attend daughter's university diploma
Mr and Mrs Don L Hawsthorne attended Shannon Richards and seven other graduates at a luncheon at The Old Swiss Restaurant in Clear Lake City. Shannon, a sociology major, received her diploma. Her husband earned a BS degree from Lamar University in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don L. Hawsthorne
Shannon .Richards
Clear Lake City
Lamar University
Xi Zeta Rho Meets Theta Chapter Plans Year
Xi Zeta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met August 7 at the home of Mrs. Gloria Skinner for an executive board meeting. Mrs. Perky Hardison presided and plans were made for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Zeta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi
Gloria Skinner
Perky Hardison
Ragan duo returns from extensive motor home tour
Mr and Mrs Alvin J Ragan have returned home after visiting 11 northwest states in their motor home They attended a motor home convention in Salem Oregon and visited points of interest in Washington and Colorado among other states
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin J. Ragan
Northwest States
Salem
Ore
Washington
Colorado
Family gratitude for support after loss of Catherine Morgan
The Morgan family thanks friends and relatives for kindness during their time of sorrow for Catherine Morgan. Special thanks to Dr. C A Raines nursing staff of Silsbee Doctors Hospital Farmer Home and Rev. R E Barclay. May God bless each of you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Morgan
C. A. Raines
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Farmer Home
R. E. Barclay
District Governor Edward J Noone Jr to Speak at Silsbee Lions
Edward J Noone Jr regional district governor of District 251 Lions Club will visit the Silsbee Lions Club on August 19 at the Silsbee Country Club as guest speaker. A Lamar University graduate he served three years in the US Army in Germany and works for Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. He participates in church and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Noone Jr
Beaumont
Lions Club
Silsbee Lions Club
Silsbee Country Club
Lamar University
Noone
Germany
Lincoln National Life Insurance Co
Ludwig and Hobbs to Marry in First Baptist Church
Miss Janet Lee Ludwig daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Kendrick Ludwig Jr will wed Thomas Jefferson Hobbs son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Hobbs Aug 16 at 7 30 p m in the First Baptist Church Highway 96 South Rev R E Barclay pastor will officiate the double ring ceremony A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.Linked to attend notices give invitation to ceremony and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Lee Ludwig
Howard Kendrick Ludwig Jr
Thomas Jefferson Hobbs
Maurice Hobbs
First Baptist Church
Highway 96 South
R. E. Barclay
Evening Lions Club Names Other Officers
The Evening Lions Club met at Cajun Delight Restaurant with 17 members and two new members Jesse Sanchez and Davis Hatton. Officers elected include Frank H. Suitt and H. W. Boddie as vice presidents and Burl E. Modisette as tail twister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Jesse Sanchez
Davis Hatton
H. E. Munden
Frank H. Suitt
H. W. Boddie
Tom Moore
Lion Tanner
Burl E. Modisette
Tail Twister
Danny Richardson
Mark Allen
C. A. Johns
Lincoln Skillern
Local Social Visit From Vinton and Nedernland Residents
Mrs. Molly Jordan of Vinton Louisiana and Matt Harper of Ned erland visited in the Don Lee Hawthorne home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Jordan
Vinton, la
Matt Harper
Nederland
Don Lee Hawthorne
City council approves federal flood control and water aid plans
The City seeks 160000 for Soil Conservation flood control and 138900 for water and sewer upgrades under the Community Development Act. Two public meetings set for Aug 25 and Sept 2. public hearings Aug 26 on dilapidated structures. Fire Code Board of Adjustments members named. street light approved at Pinecrest Drive and Marshall Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickerson
City Hall
South Tenth
South Eleventh
South 16Th
Lee Miller Road
FM 418
South 11Th
David Stanley
Billy Barclay
Lonnie Hepler
John Robinson
W. J. McDonald
John Phelps
Leon Williams
City Fire Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Pinecrest Drive
Marshall Lane
Ex-Student Group Plans Silsbee Homecoming Events
The Silsbee Ex-Students Association met to plan Homecoming Oct 3 4 with a parade and lunch on Saturday and a football game between the Silsbee Tigers and Livingston Lions Oct 3. The group schedules Aug 26 meet at 7 30 p.m. at Silsbee State Bank to advance Bicentennial 1976 plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Ex-Students Association
Silsbee State Bank
Charles Tarver
Silsbee Tigers
Livingston Lions
Stella Mae Brookins
Warren . ers School Calendar Highlights
School calendar lists events from October to May including a TSTA convention on November 14 and various holidays. It details quarter lengths with 62, 60, and 58 student days totaling 180 days, plus 10 in service days and multiple teacher work days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
TSTA
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Alaska
Jerry Gore
E. J. Noone JR
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George Eldredge
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AARP
Thomas J. Hobbs
Evening Lions Club
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