12 Dec 1974
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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1974
Page
3
A university study and census data show Hardin County's 14 plus population is about 30.5 percent unmarried, with 28.8 percent of men and 32.2 percent of women single. The AMA lists love money convenience as mixed motives, noting unapproached unattached earners and urging marrying for love if needed.
The Silsbee Little Theater will present a holiday program for area children through the fourth grade on Saturday, December 14 at 3 p.m. at the theater building on Avenue I and Sixth Street near the fire hall. Beaumont entertainers Sam Galwsky and Sam Edwards III will perform a magic show, with a puppet show directed by Mrs. Barbara Parret and assisted by several local ladies. Admission is free and refreshments follow the hour long show. casual dress is advised as children sit on the floor.
A third Advent service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday December 15 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Don Sheffield preaching. Offering will aid the World Children’s Fund to feed hungry children. Other pastors from All Souls Catholic and First United Methodist join. Community welcome.
The Silsbee Lions Club will hold Ladies Night December 17 at 7 30 p m at The Pilgrim House in Kountze. The event replaces the noon meeting and invites Lions members and their wives. Gifts for boys and girls will be donated to Toys For Tots for Christmas.
The Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church at 625 North Second Street will host a Christmas party Monday December 16 at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Susie Watkin. Mrs Irene McDonald will read the Christmas story and gifts will be exchanged. Rev Saropoop Booker urges all members to attend.
Silsbee residents Mrs E M Prewitt and Mrs L L Barclay helped a team tie for fourth in the Women’s Swiss Teams Championship at the American Contract Bridge League 1974 Fall Tournament in San Antonio from November 29 to December 8. Teammates were Mrs R D Colley and Mrs H D Horwitz of Beaumont as 134 teams competed in the event. Swiss teams have grown popular in duplicate bridge.
Sabine District Dental Society hosts its annual Christmas dinner December 12 at 7 p.m. at the Ramada Inn Beaumont. Dr H M Sorrell of Houston and Texas legislators attend as guests. Principal speaker is Dr Monson Briggs Jr. Dr W C McNeil of Silsbee, retiring from practice, will be honored for longtime service on the Texas Board of Dental Examiners and with the Texas Dental Association. SDDS serves eight counties: Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange, and Tyler.
The Nu Upsilon chapter held its Monday night gathering at Mrs. Lee Kelly’s home for the regular meeting and annual Christmas party. Reports from committees were given and Mrs. Dietrich presented a rub-out paintings program after the business portion. Gifts were exchanged as secret sisters were revealed with hostesses Mrs. Woodson and Mrs. McCaleb.
Twenty five Lamar University freshmen were initiated into Alpha Lambda Delta, honoring high academic achievement. Among new initiates are Robin Lee Hawn and Barbara Gwen Lawrence of Silsbee and Carol Sims of Village Mills for meeting GPA 3.50+ and 15+ hours in the first 30 Lamar courses.
Den 7 of Pack 88 met December 9 at Mrs. Avis Carruth’s home with six Scouts present. Names were drawn for the Christmas party. Refreshments were served by David Luttrell. Rossi Carruth served as scribe.
A child writes to Santa from P O Box 341 Silsbee Texas asking for toys for Christmas and mentioning a baby brother. He provides a phone number 385-2204 and invites Santa to call if he gets lost.
Ronald E. Shuff of Silsbee is selected for Blue Key at Lamar University, joining 11 other students and leaders including band director James M. Simmons and Federal Judge Joe J. Fisher. The group honors top juniors and seniors based on hours, GPA, leadership, and campus activity.
A proverb highlights the speaker who leads conversation and the spouse who often aids a man’s success. It suggests the level headed influence of a wife as a key contributor behind achievements.
Beverly Rhoades of the Texas Extension Service says this holiday season features lush chiffons velvets and satins in dusty greens roses and blues with black brown and white accents. Skirts will dominate with bias cuts full yokes and side wraps. ankle length remains popular, while short dresses rise in frequency.
Vallie Earnest thanks everyone for the cards flowers prayers and visits during the hospital stay and expresses gratitude for the support received.
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