Janet Ludwig Becomes Bride of Jeff Hobbs
Janet Lee Ludwig wed Thomas Jefferson Hobbs in a candlelit Aug 16 ceremony at First Baptist Church Silsbee. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Don Wright and bridesmaids Miss Pamela Ludwig and Miss Kenni Ludwig. The couple, both from Silsbee, will reside there. she is a Lamar University senior and he a Lamar graduate employed at Silsbee State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Lee Ludwig
Thomas Jefferson Hobbs
First Baptist Church of
Silsbee
Howard Kendrick Ludwig Jr
Maurice Hobbs
R. E. Barclay
Cathy Mabry
Mesquite
Iris Whittington
Howard Kendrick Ludwick
Juliet
Ludwig
Don Wright
Mont
Pamela Ludwig
Kenni Ludwig
Beaumont
Allan Murphy
John Q. Vanderburg
Steve Eppes
Britt Plunk
Ron Scarborough
Bill Bellenger
Berwick
Sophie Butler
Ramona Butler
Mandy Grubbs
Amber Grubbs
Leslie Cobble
Robin Guillory
Christopher Horn
Tyler
Robert Kirkland
Devers
Karen Kimmey
Lufkin
Cindy Smith
Hemphill
Gilbert Johnston
Cyndi Edwards
San Antonio
Lamar University
Lamar
Silsbee State Bank
Rummage Sale Sponsored by Local Church Aug 26 27
Ladies of the First Christian Church sponsor a rummage sale August 26 and 27 in front of the church on East Avenue K. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds go to the building fund. The piece notes NFL attendance versus VA outpatient visits for a given season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the First Christian Church
East Avenue K
IRS guidance on theft losses and housing credit changes
IRS outlines deduction rules for personal theft losses including the $100 floor and insurance offsets, plus where to report losses on Form 1040 Schedule A or Form 4797. It also notes a retroactive housing credit change requiring seller certification of the lowest price after Feb 28 1975 and guidance to consult Taxpayer Assistance. Also reports local updates on Sgt. Gene V. Sparks, Roxanne Simmons joining Burleson School District, and Texas pulp and paper industry investment.
Donna Lindsey Wins Essay Prize at World Ideal Miss Pageant
Silsbee's Donna Lindsey won an essay award in the World's Ideal Miss Pageant at the L S A Campus Baton Rouge held August 10 16. Out of 218 contestants from the Gulf Coast District she earned one of two essay honors. She was supported by the Silsbee Optimist Club Maidas Dress Shop and CIndy's Fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Lindsey
Ideal Miss Pageant
Silsbee
L.S.A
Baton Rouge
Donna
Silsbee Optimist Club
Maida’s Dress ‘Shop
Cindy’s Fabrics
Gulf Coast
L. P. Havens
Guide to Texas Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations 1975 76
The 1975 76 Texas hunting and fishing guide offers easy to read rules, license requirements, and a county by county season and bag limit summary. Highlights include proper tagging for deer and turkey, and species limits for deer, squirrels, quail, and fish gear across counties. The guide is available at license vendors and Parks and Wildlife offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Texas
P&wd
Neches River
Neches
Jasper County
Engagement announced for Rebecca Churchwell and James Meldrum Jr
Mr and Mrs James H Churchwell Sr announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca Jean to James Robert Meldrum Jr son of Mr and Mrs Meldrum Sr of Orange Plans set for a home wedding Sept 12 Rebecca Jean graduated Silsbee High School and works at Cravens Insurance Agency James Meldrum Jr is a graduate of Orange High School Lamar University and University of Northern Colorado and teaches at Silsbee High School
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Churchwell Sr
Rebecca Jean
James Robert Meldrum Jr
Miss Churchwell
Silsbee High School
Cravens Insurance Agency
Mr. Meldrum
Orange High School
Lamar University
University of Northern Colorado
Woodrow Baptist Youth Services Schedule Published
Woodrow Baptist Church announces youth services on the fourth Sunday each month starting Aug 24. The youth lead the evening service with Bob Randall as master of ceremonies, Christ Bottoms directing the choir, and solos and group specials featured. Devotions by Harry and Vivica David follow the music. Services begin at 7 p.m. with a church wide fellowship. Rev. Alton Hawk pastors the church on Woodrow Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Baptist Church
Bob Randall
Christ Bottoms
Harry
Vivica David
Alton Hawk
Woodrow Road
Rites Held For Mrs Alma Creekmore 93
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Alma L. Creekmore 93 at the Oakley Metcalf Chapel in Lufkin with Rev H Earl Calloway officiating. Burial followed at Mt Hope Cemetery in Wells. She died in a Tyler hospital after living there four years and was born March 8 1882. Survivors include her son Thomas V. Creekmore of Silsbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma L. Creekmore
Oakley-Metcalf
Lufkin
H. Earl Calloway
Mt. Hope
Wells
Creekmore
Tyler
Tyler Hospital
Angelina County
The
Baptist Church
Thomas V. Creekmore
Silsbee
Texas Timber Shipments Worth Five Hundred Million
The annual value of shipments from primary and secondary timber plants in Texas is five hundred million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
WWII reunion honors Hooks at Milwaukee gathering
Mr and Mrs Thomas B Hooks attended a 30 year World War II reunion at the Red Carpet Inn in Milwaukee Wisconsin from August 14 to 17. About 100 guests participated. The 1977 reunion is planned for St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Hooks
Red Carpet Inn
Milwaukee
Wis
St. Louis
Portland trio visits Silsbee after long absence
Abraham Graham Jr. and Elijah Graham with Tony, all of Portland Oregon, are in Silsbee this week visiting relatives. It is their first visit since 1971 and they are surprised by four years of progress in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Graham Jr
Elijah Graham
Tony
Portland
Ore
Silsbee
Keown Reeves Wed In Lawn Wedding At Home
Miss Karen Lillian Keown and Darrell Wayne Reeves were married August seventeenth at five on the lawn of her parents at 205 Pinewood Drive. The ceremony featured purple jewelry and fern decorations with Rev. Eugene Jonte officiating. The couple plan a Crystal Beach honeymoon after a reception with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Lillian Keown
Darrell Wayne Reeves
Curtis Keown
Pinewood Drive
Eugene Jonte
First Methodist Church
Curtis D. Reeves
Reeves
Laura Callen
Jack Read
Harold Evans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Janet Ludwig
Jeff Hobbs
Mrs
Allen
Photography
Oak Crest Lumberton
B. E. Rea
Fence CO
P. O
Kountze
Veterans
Silsbee School OF Dance
Baby Ballet
IRS
Gene V. Sparks
Cannon Air Force Base
New Mexico
Maxine Wood
Willford Hall Hospital
Roxanne Simmons
Burleson
Stephen F. Austin University
the Pulp and Paper Industry of
By Buddy Gough
Hardin County
Rebecca Churchwell
James R. Meldrum Jr
Woodrow Baptist Youth Services
Alma Creekmore
H. E. Munden
North Sth
Darrell Reeves
Kathy Keown
Tammy Reeves
Jody Keown
Veronica Keown
Rhonda Reeves
John Queen
Randy Reeves
Michael Reeves
Joyce Smith
Jan Reeves
Diane Iles
Patricia Allen
Baptist Hospital
Carswell Air Force Base
Crystal Beach
Old David Place
Allied Pest Control
Daughrity
Ward's Furniture
Herculon
By Sealy
Ward's Furniture CO
Baker’s Racks
North 5Th Street
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