Charles Long to Attend U S Navy Officer School
Charles S Long a 1968 Silsbee High School graduate and Lamar University BBA holder will begin Officer Candidate School at Newport R I January 3 1976. Ensign Joseph H Odekerken announced his selection noting Long is a standout crewman on the Tow ers and has been promoted to Second Class Petty Officer and named Prince of the Fleet at Seattle Sea Fair with a 396 overall evaluation. He will receive a Navy commission after five months and then study six months at Naval Supply Corps School Athens Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Navy
Charles S. Long
Newport
R. L
Joseph H. Odekerken
USS Towers Supply Division
Long
H. C. Long
Susbee
Silsbee High School
Naval Supply Corps School
Athens
Odekerken
Seattle Sea Fair
Lamar University
Christmas Wish for Home Improvements in Compton
A reader requests a new front door and repainting for two rooms in their Compton residence. The note mentions a newspaper photographer editor and a model, with ties to a bowling alley in Compton and Los Angeles. It also warns about slander and cites Mrs. Jackie Michelle Johnson and daughter Rochelle.
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Compton
Los Angeles
Calif
Jackie Michelle Johnson
Rochelle
City tests find leaks as voters weigh sewer plan
Dallas area notes reveal 1¢ says opposite stance while John Stacey reports sewer line smoke testing shows leaks in city mains. Tests began Monday using non toxic smoke at 1.5 psi to locate leaks ahead of a capital improvements bond issue. Mayor Hays cites six million gallons infiltrated last month and officials warn current meters miss higher infiltration levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hays
Stacy
County Judges Meet in Austin For Mental Health Code Talks
Judge Lack joined 119 other county judges at a session in Austin at the Quality Inn focusing on mental health commitment codes and county civil case procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quality Inn
Austin
Lack
Evening Lions Club Hosts Yule Party in Silsbee
The Silsbee Evening Lions Club held a Tuesday Christmas party at Cajun Delight Restaurant with Ladies Night. Dr. H. E. Munden presided as toys were collected by Ernie Dietrich for Ministers Fellowship and food baskets. Burl Modisette read Letters To Santa. Lincoln Skillern chaired and introduced Darrell D. Shine who gave a Bicentennial history of Silsbee prior to 1894.
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Silsbee Evening Lions Club
Day Club
H. E. Munden
Ernie Dietrich
Loeal Ministers Fellowship
Santa
Burl Modisette
Lincoln Skillern
Darrell D. Shine
Silsbee
Eight Silsbee choir members reach area auditions
Eight members of the Silsbee High School Choir advanced to area try-outs in Nacogdoches on January 10 after auditions at Lincoln High School Port Arthur. Region X sends four vocalists per part to area, where 16 per part compete for six All-State spots. Advancing from Silsbee are Laura Allen, Susan Shine, Jan Read, Leslie Birdwell, Harold Evans, Randy Stanton, Chris Bottoms, and Charles Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee High School
Nacogdoches
Lincoln High School
Port Arthur
Silsbee
Laura Allen
Susan Shine
Jan Read
Leslie Birdwell
Harold Evans
Randy Stanton
Chris Bottoms
Charles Burns
Nu Upsilon Sorority Meeting Highlights Community Plans
Nu Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Linda Dietrich’s home with 15 members. Susan Irvine led the program and Jimmye Gowling spoke about SISD travel learning center. Melda Kely announced a Make and Bake session for Dec 13. Secret Sisters exchanged gifts. Roxann Myers and Mary Ashcraft hosted the Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi
Linda Dietrich
Susan Irvine
Jimmye Gowling
SISD
Melda Kely
James Smith
Roxann Myers
Mary Ashcraft
Christian Women Meet At Wildwood Christmas Luncheon
The Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church met December 9 at Mrs. Kenneth FE Thorne's Wildwood home for its annual Christmas luncheon. Guest speaker Mrs. Margaret Alfred from Wildwood reviewed the Christmas story "The Wonderful World of Aunt Fuddy." Other guests included Mrs. Margaret Cannon of Wildwood and Mrs. Mary Hickman of Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church
Kenneth FE. Thorne
Wildwood
Margaret Alfred
Aunt Fuddy
Margaret Cannon
Mary Hickman
Beaumont
Christmas Play at First Assembly of God
The First Assembly of God church at 26 Highway 96 South presents a four act Christmas play entitled They That Sit In Darkness on Wednesday December 17 at 7 30 p m Rev J A Hendrix is pastor and will oversee the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God
Hurch
Highway 96 South
J. A. Hendrix
Cemetery Work Day At Resthaven Near Winter Finish Cleanup
Resthaven Cemetery Care Association plans a workday Saturday from 9 a.m. onward to finish this winter cleanup if weather cooperates. Volunteers with wheelbarrows are asked to bring them to move dirt and complete the project.
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Resthaven Cemetery Care Association
Adult Singles Plan Christmas Dance in Beaumont
The Adult Single Club meets Tuesday December 16 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Beaumont for a Christmas dance. Dorothy Dixon, secretary, says married couples who met at the club and area single adults are invited. Refreshments will be served and canned foods collected for a needy family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity United Methodist Church
Harrison and Longfellow
Beaumont
Dorothy Dixon
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Silsbee Junior High School
Elly Landgraf
LuAnn Watson
Silsbee Police Department
Silsbee Tiger Band
Tiger Band
Charles Long
U. S. Navy Officer School
Charles 8. Long
Roosevelt Drive
Ren
Walgreen Agency
Pine Plaza Center
Brydeson
Walters
al Burleson
Joe Alexander
Dennis Allen
William Brooks
Paulk
Courtesy Cab Co
First United Methodist Church
Johnson
Evening Lions Club
Silsbee High
Electrolux Sales and Service
Myrtis Gilmore
Buck Jones
Valey Forge
Light
Maplebrook One
Inch Valley Forge Spice
Regul
Aluminum
Keller Storm Bears
Reg
Sale Royal Chef
General
Doc
Lawn & Garden
Bute
el Rancho
Egu
Rockwell
Ped, Lin
CPS
Cmer
Silsbee, Texas
C& D
Neal Hinson
Lodge
Masonic R Lodge
F & AM
Silsbee Texas
South 15Th Street
Avenue J
Brethen
L. K. Johnson
W.M. J.D. Lane
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