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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1974
Page
3
Ronald G Dunbar son of Mr and Mrs William A Dunbar of Star Route Silsbee has completed basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego He is a 1973 graduate of Silsbee High School and is scheduled to report there.
The Veterans Administration extends its policy of affiliating out patient clinics with medical schools to mirror the long standing practice applied to VA hospitals since World War II.
Funeral services for 79 year old Ada Jenkins were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at Cunningham Cemetery with Rev. W A Rashall and Rev. Herbert Free officiating. She passed away at 12:21 a.m. Sunday in Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Survived by husband Sam Jenkins two sons Clifton Gore and W B Jenkins seven daughters Faye Brown Aline Haynes Medeline Gray Sarah Eason Janie Calloway and Lottie Ard two sisters Molly Gore Ida Gilmore Ella Gore and a brother Charlie Watts.
Sergeant Joe Reinhart of the Texas Highway Patrol announced that in January 1974 Hardin County had no rural fatal accidents. The patrol investigated 18 rural crashes with 19 injuries. In District 2B 16 counties, 333 rural crashes killed nine and injured 143.
Miss Myra Claire Kent and Frank Douglas Boutte of Sulphur La were married January 19 at 5 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church. Rev R Eugene Jonte officiated. The couple will reside in Baton Rouge where they study at Louisiana State University.
The Silsbee Jaycee-Ettes discussed a barbecue sandwich sale set for Tuesday February 19 with co chairmen Mrs Ron Sicar borough and Mrs Shaun Hills. They also noted a Beau mont Jayceeette Sit In this Saturday February 16 at First Federal Savings and Loan and upcoming April Sit In in Silsbee at the Presbyterian Church annex. Three new members were welcomed: Mrs Doug Ingram Mrs Mike Brammer and Mrs Ron Scar borough.
Graveside services for Thelma Lynn Smith six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Smith of Silsbee were held at Cunningham Cemetery at 4 p m Feb 8 with Rev Woodrow Brown officiating She died at 1250 a m Thursday in John Sealy Hospital Galveston Survivors include one sister Jennie Irene Smith of Silsbee
Xi Zeta Rho Beta Sigma Phi met at First National Bank with Betty Skillern presiding and Frances Sheffield as hostess. Members voted to donate to the Trophy Case Fund at Silsbee High School in memory of Betty Mitchell and Butch Smith.
Nu Upsilon held a Feb 11 meeting at 7 30 p m with 12 members present. A Valentine dime a dip supper is planned for Feb 14 at 6 30 p m at the Methodist Church followed by a Cardinal Singers program. Mrs Jobie Irvine was named Valentine Sweetheart and received a corsage and pin. Pepper mint carnations were given to Mrs Tatum, Mrs McCaleb and Mrs Billy Barclay as Valentine princesses. The program titled You and Your Audience was presented by Mrs Jessie Hawthorne. Refreshments were served by Mrs Roger Gaekler and Mrs Jim Watson. The next meeting is Feb 25.
The Fifth Annual Orange County 4 H Leaders Association All Trophy Open Horse Show will be held Sunday March 3 at Tin Top Indoor Arena FM 1130 between Little Cypress and Mauriceville. Halter classes start at 9 am with trophies from first to tenth and a high point saddle for each group. A concession stand will be on site. For information contact Jack Dorman Route 1 Box 46 Orange 77630 745 1872 or Hazel Guidry P O Box 11421 Victor 77662 769 2027. All funds finance 4 H exchange trips.
Rebecca Buard of Silsbee, a senior drama student at East Texas State University, received a certificate of recognition for a 3.0 GPA in the fall semester at the Mach III Recognition Banquet. Mach III supports ETSU students through a special services program.
The Texas Highway Department plans highway improvements on US 69 96 and 287 from north of the Lina Canal to north of Pine Island Bayou in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration. FHW A approval requested. Maps and data available at the Resident Engineer office 8350 US Highway 69 N Beaumont TX 77704.
Donald R. Duke, 22, husband of Cherry A Beasley, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy M. Duke, was sworn into the U S Navy for three years in Houston on February 5. A Lumberton High School graduate, he now trains at the Naval Training Center San Diego for nine weeks in military courtesy, seamanship, orientation, and naval history.
Mrs. Thomas David Courmier formerly Miss Maria Ann Gordon was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday at Mrs. Sim Ward's home. Calling hours ran 7:30 to 9 p.m. Hostesses included Mrs. Tru man Ward and others. blue and white decor set the scene. The couple married January 18 at the bride's parents' home, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gordon.
Willie Jackson 70 of Silsbee died February 5 in a Galveston hospital. Native of Louisiana, he lived in Silsbee most of his life. Funeral services were Sunday at 2 p.m. at Coleman Mortuary with Rev. S Bowie officiating. Burial followed at Kirby Cemetery. Survivors include wife Pinkie Jackson and son Booker T. Sanders of Houston.
The family expresses gratitude for flowers food cards and acts of kindness shown during the loss of husband and step father Willie Jackson Jr Special thanks to Rev Sammie Bowie Mrs Eloise Smith Mrs Leola Riggins Eastex Inc Pinkie Jackson Mr Booker T Sanders Mr Johnie Sanders for support and visits
Mrs. Thelma Joyce Alsup of Houston, Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star, will make an official visit to Sour Lake Chapter No. 75 at 7:30 p.m. February 18. A salad supper at 6 p.m. in Hardin-Jefferson High School cafeteria will precede the meeting. Mrs. Alsup, an employee of the Harris County Sheriff's Department, will be honored. Carney L. Phelps and Juanita Mauboules will head arrangements.
A fund for the Murphy family of Evadale is set up at Silsbee State Bank after the drowning of David Lee Murphy 31 in the Neches River. Sheriff divers search for his body as contributions aid his wife Joan and four children in Silsbee Texas.
Public notice announces a Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals hearing on Monday February 25 1974 at 7 00 pm in the Council Chambers City Hall. David Hearne serves as Chairman.
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