County United Gifts Exceed $30,000 Goal in 1974 Drive
The 1974 Hardin County United Appeals drive raised 31,120 dollars, surpassing the 30,000 goal. It ran from September 16 to December 1, with chairmen in Silsbee, Kountze, Wildwood, Sour Lake, Lumberton, Saratoga Batson, and other towns coordinating the effort.
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County United Appeals
Hardin County
Ber
E. J. Dieeffort
Dietrich
John Dietrich
Arlen Williams
F. M. Bowers
Silsbee
Jimmy McKim
L. W. Hughes
Kountze
Marie ‘McCowen
Wildwood
Russell Allen
Glenn Dromgoole
Sour Lake
George Talbert
Lumberton
Gladys Crow
Saratoga-Batson
One Rural Traffic Fatality Reported in Hardin County
Sergeant L A Reinhart announced that in January Hardin County had one rural fatal accident with one death. The Texas Highway Patrol also investigated 22 rural crashes causing 12 injuries, compared with 18 crashes causing 19 injuries in January 1974. District 2B across 16 counties logged 353 rural crashes, with 15 deaths and 136 injuries.
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L. A. Reinhart
Texas Highway Patrol
Hardin County
Pinecrest Baptist Banquet Set For February 14
Pinecrest Baptist Church will hold its annual Sweetheart Banquet Friday February 14 from 7 to 9 pm Rev J R Mathews says the theme Thats Amore will show in decorations with Italian waiters serving the meal The highlight of the evening will be the crowning of the Sweethearts.
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Pinecrest Baptist Church
J. R. Mathews
Cub Scout Den 2 Meets at Mrs Woodcock Home
Den 2 of Cub Scout Pack 88 gathered February 5 at Linda Woodcock's home to complete wolf wall plaques and plan a trip to Sea Arama in Galveston on February 22. Johnnie Vaught served as scribe.
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Den
Cub Scout Pack
Linda Woodcock
Galveston
Johnnie Vaught
Scribe
Smoked Sat Hoghead Cr Cracklings Pure Lard Prices
Local butcher ad lists smoked hoghead cracklings pure lard pork bones pork shoal smoked bay pork hams back bone center cut pork chops with prices per pound and per gallon including 385 lb at 1.49 per lb and other items priced from 69 to 99 cents per unit.
Jesse Ketcherside 78 Dies in Missouri
Funeral services for Jesse E. Ketcherside aged 78 of Desloge Missouri were held January 26 with Rev W L White officiating Masonic services were held the prior evening Burial took place at Oddfellow Cemetery He died January 23 in Bonne Terre Hospital He was a retired barber and a veteran of World War I Survivors include his wife Helen two sons Robert and William J Ketcherside two daughters Helen Moore and Mary Rabe two brothers and two sisters Active in Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge Paul Desloge Missouri.
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Jesse E. Ketcherside
Desloge
W. L. White
Oddfellow Cemetery
Virgil Ketcherside
Silsbee
Bonne Terre
Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Helen Ketcherside
Robert Ketcherside
William J. Ketcherside
Warrenburg
Helen Moore
Mary Rabedeux
California
Barthers
Miss Kathy Richie to Wed Fisher Earl Hampshire Friday
Mr and Mrs A Ross of Texas City announce the engagement of their daughter Kathy Richie to Fisher Earl Hampshire son of Mr and Mrs James A Hampshire of Victor. The couple will marry February 14 at 7 30 p m in the bride elects parents home. Hampshire is a former Silsbee resident and attended Silsbee Schools.
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A. Ross
Texas City
Kathy Richie
Fisher Earl Hampshire
James A. Hampshire
Victor
Hampshire
Silsbee
Miss Richie
NARFE Chapter Meets in Hardin County Wednesday
The National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1319 holds its regular meeting at the Hardin County Savings and Loans Association building on Wednesday February 19 at 10 am.
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National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Narfe
Chapter 1319
Hardin County Savings and Loans Association
Legal Seminars At Beaumont YMCA Set Six Sessions
Beaumont West End YMCA hosts six Tuesday evening seminars on current legal topics. Program director Jane Walker notes the aim is to acquaint the community with latest findings. Fees and enrollment via phone at 898-1651. topics include Juvenile Code Wills New Family Code Criminal Law Tax and Traffic Rights with local attorneys and officials.
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Beaumont
West End
Wills
Sid A. King
Thomas P. Roebuck
Steve Rienstra
District Attorney's Office
Woodie Hamby
Beaumont City
George Phair
Water course exams set for 1 p.m. Friday
Examinations for potable water administration competency will be held at 1 p.m. Friday Feb 14 to conclude a two week 20 hour basic short course in Silsbee. Sixteen people from Silsbee and other towns plus three water department staff are enrolled.
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Silsbee
City Water and Sewer
Bill Allen
Silsbee Water Department
Water Department
Privat Water Utility
Allen
Bridge City
Nederland
Chester
Port Neches
Beaumont
Pt. Arthur
Livingston
Newton
Kirbyville
Village Mills
Wildwood
Evadale
Carroll P. Waggoner
Texas A&m Engineering Extension Service
The
A&m Extension Service
States Health Department
Congressman's Talk Planned With Cattleman's Group
The Hardin County Independent Cattleman's Association invites members to a 5 p.m. meeting Saturday in the west wing of Kountze courthouse. U.S. Congressman Charles Wilson will be the guest speaker. President W. W. Howell urges attendance by members and interested persons.
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Hardin County Independent Cattleman’s Association
Kountze
Charles Wilson
W. W. Howell
Energy Tip Save Water During Household Chores
Avoid letting hot water run while washing dishes shaving or performing chores. It’s simple to turn the water on and off and you’ll save on utility costs.
Home Buyers Seminar Announces Diverse Expert Speakers
Hardin County Board of Realtors presents a free seminar The Time to Buy is Now at Silsbee Little Theater on Feb 17 from 7 30 to 9 30 p m Marvin Davenport president announces speakers Earl Stover Wes Latham James A McKim II Dave Stanley Val Hickman Russell Watson and Ann Latham Topics include legal appraisal abstract title financing building and home insurance A Q A session follows attendees may register by Feb 14 at local real estate offices or Silsbee Chamber of Commerce.
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Hardin County Board of Realtors
Marvin Davenport
Silsbee Little Theater
North 6Th Street
Davenport
Earl Stover
Wes Latham
James A. McKim II
Kountze
Dave Stanley
Val Hickman
Russell Watson
Ann Latham
Hays-Eldredge
Latham and
Latham
Silsbee Insurance and Real Estate
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
Silsbee Schools Menus Weekday Meal Plan
Silsbee schools publish a weekly menu with daily items. Monday offers fish squares with catsup, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, cheese slices, fruit cobbler, rolls and milk. Tuesday serves pork and gravy, rice and gravy, turnip greens, sweet potato pie, cornbread and milk.
Single Adult Dance In Beaumont At Trinity United
The Beaumont Single Adult Club will meet at Trinity United Methodist Church in Beaumont on Tuesday from 7 to 11 PM. A country and western band will provide music for dancing and attendees are asked to bring a covered dish for supper. Call 385-2149 for more information.
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Beaumont
Trinity United Methodist Church
Harrison
Longfellow
Negro Cemetery League Meeting Slated at Masonic Temple
The Negro Cemetery League will convene Saturday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple South 15th and Avenue J Frank Garret serves as president and invites all interested to attend.
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Negro Cemetery League
Masonic Temple
South 15Th
Avenue J
Frank Garret
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Jesse Ketcherside
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Edward H. Levi
Ford
William Saxbe
Levi
University of Chicago
Casa Real
Vail
Santica
Cong. Wilson
Silsbee Aluminum
Silsbee, Texas
Silsbee Schools
EES
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Doda Doe
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Sinks
ABS Quality
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Buck Jones
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