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Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1973

Page

3

Rites Held Here For Mona Sangwin

Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mona Lisa Sangwin 10 of Silsbee at Farmer Funeral Chapel. Rev. Cecil Davis officiated. Burial followed at Resthaven Cemetery. She died Monday morning in Galveston after a long illness. Survivors include her father Wilbert Lee Sangwin of Silsbee, mother Florence Broussard of Port Arthur, two brothers Wilbert Lee Sangwin Jr. of Silsbee and Paul Wayne England of Nederland, and two sisters Barbara Gail Sangwin and Teresa Ann Sangwin, both of Silsbee.

Mone Lisa Sangwin Silsbee Farmer Funeral Cecil Davis Lumberton Resthaven John Sealy Hospital Galveston Wilbert Lee Sangwin Florence Broussard Port Arthur Wilbert Lee Sangwin Jr Paul Wayne England Nederland Barbara Gail Sangwin Teresa Ann Sangwin

Local Happenings Roundup at Wotan and Surrounding Towns

Community notes list numerous family visits and minor events. Robert Marcontell of Houston stayed with Wotan relatives. Frida Moye spent the day with her parents. new daughter welcomed to Elmo Hazelwood family. Willis Loftin visited Baytown relatives. various trips to Lufkin Houston and Beaumont noted.

Mordie Marontell Robert Marcontell Houston B. B. Davis Frida Drew Moye Elmo Hazelwood Pallie Allemany Willis Loftin Frances Brooks Baytown Lester Humble Jr. Houster S. C. Loftin Lufkin R. P. Mann Willis Elvin Loftin Sour Lake Johnny Loftin W. L. Brackin Scotty M.&. Scchiedel Beaumont P. O. Eason Inlaw John Eason Hoop N Holler Jerry Stephenson Kountze Buddy White Ora White Longview Cleo Dooling Lake of Pines Clifford Nerrin Danny Byrum Fort Polk Vera Lois Byrum Lee Cartrett Silsbee Jesse Loftin

Silsbee School Menus Overview

Meal lineups for the week list Turkey and dressing with sides on Monday, Veal cutlets on Tuesday, Meat loaf on Wednesday, Beef stew on Thursday, and Hot dogs with chili on Friday. Each day includes sides, dessert, a roll, and milk.

Thanking Friends for Kind Deeds During Cline's Illness

Mr and Mrs Cline Yarbro express gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards visits prayers and other kindnesses during the hospital stay and home recovery.

Cline Mr. and Mrs Cline Yarbro

Contributions To LBJ Memorial Fund Pass $150

The Silsbee Chamber of Commerce reports donations exceed 150 dollars for the LBJ Memorial Fund. Proceeds will fund beautification projects in Texas per Lyndon B. Johnson’s late request. Joe K. Watson chairs the Silsbee Beautification Committee, urging donations at the Chamber or Silsbee State Bank.

LBJ Silsbee Chamber of Commerce Silsbee Art Cawthon Lyndon B. Johnson United States Texas Joe K. Watson Siltee Chamber of Commerce Silsbee State Bank Johnson

Thanks for kindness during our loss from Pratt family

The Pratt family expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for the acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of their loved one. Mr. John Mitchell Jr. and daughter Lynn Mitchell acknowledge prayers visits and consoling words during her years of silence. May God bless each of you.

Silness

Reed Named Head of Santa Fe Industries and Railway

John S. Reed was elected chairman and CEO of Santa Fe Industries and will serve as president of the holding company and CEO of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. He succeeds Ernest S. Marsh who retires January 31. Reed, born 1917 in Chicago, rose through Santa Fe ranks since 1939 and held key posts including president of the Railway in 1967 and of Santa Fe Industries in 1968. Marsh remains a director as Reed assumes leadership February 1.

John S. Reed Santa Fe Industries, Inc Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Reed Ernest SS. iMarsh Chicago Hotchkiss School Connecticut Los Alamos Ranch School Santa Fe N. M Yale University Topeka Kan U. S. Navy Transportaton Amarillo Texas Slaton Pueblo Colo Marceline Railway The Santa Fe Industries Railway Company Northern Trus Execuive Communutes Mash Wee

Final Rites Held Here Monday For Mrs. Faye Hill

Funeral services for 47 year old Mrs Faye Hill of Silsbee were held Monday at 11 a m in Farmer Funeral Chapel with Rev R Eugene Jonte officiating Burial followed in Hooks Cemetery near Kountze She died Saturday morning in Baptist Hospital Beaumont after an extended illness She was a Saratoga native and had lived in Silsbee 20 years Survived by two daughters Miss Candi Hill and Mrs Janie Calhoun a son Andrew Hill two brothers Max Robertson and Dick Robertson and four sisters Catherine Richardson Joyce Royal Zula Hamby and Sue Martin Pallbearers were Leroy Bronson Jr Ramey Griffin Doug Jordan Tommy Thomas Houston Thompson and Harold Lloyd

Faye Hill Silsbee Farmer Funeral R. Eugene Jonte First United Methodist Church Hooks Cemetery Kountze Hill Baptist Hospital Beaumont Saratoga Earl Robertson Candi Hill Janie Calhoun Andrew Hill Max Robertson Center Dick Robertson

Kirby promotes E R Grisham Jr to maintenance foreman

Edgar R Grisham Jr longtime Kirby employee receives appointment as Maintenance Foreman in the General Services Department announced by C B Stevens vice president manufacturing. Grisham began in 1942 in the Maintenance Department and advanced to the new supervisory post.

Edgar R. Grisham Jr Kirby General Services Department C. B. Stevens Grisham

Cubs Den 1 Meets With Six Members In Pack 156

Cub Scout Troop 186 Den 1 held a February 5 meeting at Mrs Barbara Fannett’s home with six members and one new recruit. The group discussed uniforms and activities while Luke and Kelvin Moulder served refreshments. Kyle Worley was scribe.

Den Barbara Fannett Luke Kelvin Moulder Kyle Worley

Cardinal Singers Benefit Concert at Kirby Junior High

The Lamar University Cardinal Singers directed by Dr. John LeBlanc perform at Kirby Junior High Auditorium on Tuesday evening February 13 at 7 30. Proceeds benefit Xi Zota Rho Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi scholarship fund and civic programs including a wheel chair for Silsbee Convalescent Center.

Cardinal Singers Lamar University Beta Sigma Phi Kirby Elementary Randy Skillern Silsbee John LeBlanc Kirby Junior High Neches River Festival Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts Washington, D.C E Europe Defense Department Lincoln Skillern Elizah Living Kathy Taylor Sherri Melon Jane Carlson Port Arthur Bob Lester Vicky Jutteson Steve Patteson John White Billy Curl Julie Tom Lin Suzanne Blackshear Beaumont Lydia Thomas iGreg Akers Nederland Silsbeel Xi Zota Rho Beta ‘Sigma Phi Silsbee Convalescent iCenter Valentine BSP

Public Hearing Planned on Zoning Change in City Hall

Planning and Zoning Commissions will hold a public hearing on a zoning change for 4 Proper on Tuesday February 1973 at 700 PM in the Council Chambers City Hall. Wes Latham Chairman.

Counci City Hall Wes Latham

Travis Pattillo Named Navy Man of the Month

Travis Eugene Pattillo of the US Navy HFIO Squadron in San Diego was chosen Man of the Month for January. A Silsbee High School graduate, he earns his second consecutive Man of the Year honor and will receive his discharge in May. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Travis Pattillo of this city.

ADJ Travis Eugene Pattillo US Navy HFIO San Diego Calif Silsbee High School Travis Pattillo

Trail Riders Open Horse Show Planned for April 1

The Silsher Trail Riders held a Feb 5 meeting with 25 members in attendance. Officers set plans for an Open Show on Sunday April 1 and formed a rodeo committee including Bobby Cryer and Howard Grant to outline the program. The group schedules a Feb 10 work day and luncheon to finish arena fencing.

Trail Riders Silsher Trai Howard Grant Bobby Cryer George Boswell David Parrish Ronny Domino N. C. McMillan Dan Harris J. Daigle Commmitiee Cfte Silsbee Ray Hoke Connie Powell Janie Parrish Riding Club Dam Pam Edna ‘Grant

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mona Sangwin Mona Lisa Sangwin Bill Smith Lou Smith Kountze Nursing Home J. J. Brackin B. E. McWhorter Bobby H. D. McWhorter Darrell E. L. Teal Tom Teal Orange Herman Die John Coyle Harrison Coyle Harrison Liberty Mabel Young Hardin Ernest Marsh Silsbee School Dann OF Alaska Baja PINES LBJ Fund John Mitchell Jr Lynn Mitchell Pratt H. E. Munden North Sth Odis Gore Marvel Ann Gore Hardin County NORTH E.R. Grisham Jr Kirby Corporation Navy Sears Wife Insurance Tom North 5Th New York Life Insurance Company Zilie Anavannigee Saie Junior
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