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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1973
Page
3
The article notes participation rates for GI Bill training across eras. Vietnam era veterans show 39.7 percent, Korean Conflict 35.5 percent, and World War II 34 percent for academic training. When all participation forms are included, WWII rises to 47 percent while Vietnam era reaches 43.7 percent.
Scout Troop 186 met May 22 at the LDS Church to work on personal fitness awards with jumps pushups setups and running. Scouts earning awards included Mark Wilson Felton Williamson Mike Richardson and Van Richardson. On Aug 25 six scouts attended a cleanup at the LDS Church mowing grass trimming hedges and picking up paper according to Felton Williamson scribe.
The Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet on Sept 11 1973 at 7 00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The City of Silsbee Council will hold a public hearing that same evening at 7 PM on the Revenue Sharing Budget and the Pineal Year 1973 74 budget in the City Hall council chambers.
Miss Sylvia McDougle and Leslie Gilbert Hooks Jr will be married Aug. 31 at 7 00 p m at the home of the protective bridegroom s parents in Fred. Parents are Mr and Mrs James B McDougle of Warren and Rev and Mrs Leslie Gilbert Hooks Sr who will officiate. The couple will reside in Silsbee where Mr Hooks is employed by Kirby Lumber Corp
Dr and Mrs R C Campbell of Dallas announce the engagement of their daughter Robbie Cae Campbell to Steven Leon Lackey son of Mr and Mrs H L Lackey of this city. The wedding is set for November 17 at the First Baptist Church in Dallas. They are Baylor University students in Waco.
Miss Mary Louise Hartley married Jimmy Carrol Womack in a United Pentecostal Church ceremony August 17 at 8 pm. Rev. John A Danielson officiated. The bride wore white satin with lace, carried daisies and babies breath, and was escorted by her father. The wedding party included Jo Cravey as matron of honor and Sheila Cravey as bridesmaid, with reception in the fellowship hall. The couple will reside in Silsbee after a Galveston trip. he works for Apache Lumber Co.
The Nu Upsilon Sorority Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its first regular meeting of the year on August 27 at 7 30 p m at Hardin County Savings and Loan with Mrs. Charles McCaleb presiding. Twelve members attended as committee chairs outlined duties and plans for the year. Refreshments were served by Mrs. McCaleb and Mrs. Billy Barclay.
Trene Scott expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for support that aided her victory in the contest at Jay's 5 and 10 Stores.
Arch Masons Chapter No. will convene Saturday June 2 at 7 p.m. at the corner of 15th and Avenue J. Brothers are cordially invited to attend.
On Paper Paper, made of wood fibers, does not shrink and swell like lumber. Paper fibers intertwine and point in all directions, while wood fibers run more parallel.
Mr and Mrs J A Jim Black of Evadale celebrate their golden wedding on Monday Sept 3 with open house from 2 to 4 pm Their daughters Barbara Burkett of Nacogdoches and Beverly Phelps of Evadale host. Five sons Eddie George Oland Terry and Lynn will attend. Mrs Black was Mary Ola Bunch of Sulphur La. He is a retired Civil Service employee.
Slim Tops clubs gathered for an ART Convention in Beaumont on Saturday with 11 members from Silsbee performing a skit titled Hee Haw Goes Hawaiian. The local club met Tuesday with 11 members present, noting a total loss of seven pounds, sharing secrets, pals, and drawing names for next month. New members are welcomed.
The Exquisette Civic Club holds its monthly gathering at the home of Mrs. Irene McDonald on Thursday evening at 7 30 with Mrs. Birdie Singleton presiding.
Mrs Paul Freeman formerly Janet Williamson received her Vocational Nursing degree from Lamar University on August 27. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Williamson and a Silsbee High School graduate. Her hospital training occurred at St Marys Hospital in St Arthur.
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