Tennison and Jones Jr. Exchange Vows in Silsbee
Miss Regina Janel Tennison and V. L. Jones Jr. exchanged marriage vows at Friendship Baptist Church in Silsbee. Rev. Crouch officiated a 7 p.m. ceremony on Saturday. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white velvet gown with Venetian lace and cathedral train. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple will reside in Silsbee. she operates Janet's Poodle Salon and he serves as vice president of Silsbee Vacuum Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Janel Tennison
I V. L
Rusty” Jones Jr
Anar
Nes Crouch
Hamshire
Endship Baptist Church
Thomas Merittanison Jr
L. Jones Sr
Silsbee
Raymond Tennison Sr
Michael Hale
Dan Griggs
Rita Tennison
Billy Dan Peavy
Jerry D. Jones
Albert Pontes
David Jones
Christena Jones
Susan Caraway
Debbie Harkleroad
Lisa Clawson
Cindy Santos
Terry Tennison
Jan Buckner
Gretchen
Janna
Cecelia Derkits
Ruidosa
N. M
Janet
Silsbee Vacuum Service
Valerie Morrison
Zane Bush
Marage
Tonya Morrison
Betty Yine
Michael Jump
Mike Grissom
Erlin Ratzlaff
Mark McColm
Dean Parsons
Darrell Kilcrease
Randy Grissom
Verlin Ratzlaff
Ark McCollum
Aura Allen
Leslie Birdell
Pamela McMillian
Mary Ann Mayville
Hardin County officials clash over juvenile crime policy
In a county court scene the judge and commissioners criticize juvenile handling and probe alleged leaks from the probation office. Officials including Horka Overstreet Barrington Coe and Costner spar over enforcement, grand jury information and budget priorities as the court resumes business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horka
Overstreet
Mr. Horka
Hardin County
T’s
Dot
I’s
Howard Barrington
Emmett Lack
Silsbee
Houston Thompson
Barrington
Costner
Stanley Coe
Coe
Cee
Cartrett Bottoms Exchange Vows at Pinecrest Church
Patricia Gail Cartrett and Chris Brian Bottoms married in a Feb 5 double ring ceremony at Pinecrest Baptist Church. Rev J P Stockman officiated as relatives from Silsbee hosted and guests were seated by Cartrett and Lapham relatives. The couple will reside in Teague after a trip to San Antonio. Bottoms works at Mexia State School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Gail Cartrett
Chris Brian Bottoms
J.P. Stockman
Pinecrest Baptist Church
Doyce L. Cartrett Sr
James E. Bottoms
Silsbee
Gary Grisham
Charles Burns
Nancy Wright
Candace’. Christian
Deborah Lapham
Harold Westmoreland Jr
Hugh McEwin
Randy Stanton
Asa Cartrett
Doyce L. Cartrett Jr
Lowell Lapham
Linda Hendrix
Kathy Stanton
Dany Wood
Martha Harrell
Mona Harrell
San Antonio
Teague
Texas
Bottoms
Mexia
Kilcrease Jupiials Hold Wedding On Feb 12
Miss Susan Grace Kilcrease and Dennis Ray Kilcrease wed at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church beside Jade decor and pink white flowers. Rev. R. E. Barclay officiated a double ring ceremony with family and friends in attendance. The couple plans a Beaumont home after a San Antonio trip, with her continuing Lamar University studies and him with Combined American Insurance Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Grace Ine
Dennis Ray Kilsase
R. E. Barclay
1St Baptist Church
Darrell D. Shine
Betty Kilecrease
Shee
J. H. Kilease
Carolyn Caudle
Cathy Claunch
Dawana Kilcrease
San Antonio
Beaumont
Lamar University
Combined American Insurance Co
Funeral Services For Mrs Helen Babbitt Held On Monday
Funeral services for Mrs Helen K Babbitt 74 of Orange were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Farmer Funeral Chapel with burial in Knapple Cemetery Rev R E Barclay officiated she died at 10 a m Saturday in Orange Memorial Hospital A native of Arkansas she had lived in Silsbee 30 years and in Orange two years Survivors include a daughter Mrs June Hancock of Orange two sisters Mrs Laura Key of Amarillo and Mrs Clara Wood of Kirby Ark three brothers Guy Kennedy of Crowley Leonard Kennedy of Medina and Milton Kennedy of Van Pallbearers were Bruce Fuller John Cullinan L E Worley Gene Honsberger Doyle Swarthout and W T Hobson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen K. Babbitt
Orange
Farmer Funeral Chapel
Knapple Cemetery
R. E. Barclay
Orange Memorial Hospital
Arkansas
Silsbee
June Hancock
Laura Key
Amarillo
Clara Woodall
Kirby, Ark
Guy Kennedy
Crowley
Leonard Kennedy
Medina
Milton Kennedy
Van
Bruce Fuller
John Cullinan
L. E. Worley
Gene Honsberger
Doyle Swarthout
W. T. Hobson
Tennison-Jones Wedding Guests Listed
Out of town guests attending the Tennison-Jones wedding included Eddie Tennison from Livermore California and Jack Montgomery with Miss Karen Overling of Houston, along with Mrs. Lula Mae Bailey and couples Mr. and Mrs. Mel Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Grinnell, Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Oksenkrug of Beaumont, and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mauroner of Baton Rouge Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Tennison
Livermore
Calif
Jack Montgomery
Karen Overling
Houston
Lula Mae Bailey
Mel Carter
Wiley Grinnell
Kerry Oksenkrug
Beaumont
J. B. Mauroner
Baton Rouge
Rites Held for Mrs Grace Moore in Lumberton
Grace Moore 78 of Lumberton died at Silsbee Doctors Hospital after illness. Rites held at 2 pm Wednesday in Farmer Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richard Vaughan officiating. Native of Niagara Falls New York she had lived in Lumberton 10 years. Survived by daughter Mrs Beth Thayer of Lumberton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Moore
Lumberton
Farmer Funeral Chapel
Richard Vaughan
Moore
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Beth Thayer
Chili Supper To Be Held At First United Methodist
The men of the First United Methodist Church will host their annual chili supper Saturday in McDonough Hall. Serving hours are 5 to 8 p.m. The menu includes chili, dessert, coffee and tea. Gus Dunbar serves as president of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First United Methodist Church
McDonough Hall
Gus Dunbar
Births in Silsbee Area Highlight Several Newborns
Mr and Mrs Dorman Hol ly field of Silsbee announce Monica Kay born Feb 8 at St Elizabeth Hospital with grandparents Mr and Mrs John H Golden and Mr and Mrs Ray Hollyfield of Silsbee. Franchia Ray was born Feb 7 to Mr and Mrs Billy Ray Franklin of Silsbee at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Dalton Robinson of Silsbee welcome Jessi Olivia born Feb 10 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Patrick Lee arrived Feb 15 to Mr and Mrs LeRoy Landry of Silsbee at Silsbee Doctors Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorman Hollyfield
Silsbee
Monica Kay
St. Elizabeth Hospital
John H. Golden
Ray Hollyfield
Franchia Ray
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Billy Ray Franklin
James Dalton Robinson
Jessi Olivia
Patrick Lee
LeRoy Landry
Nu Upsilon Hears Review of The Total Woman
Nu Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met February 14 at 7 30 p m in Mrs Cathi Thompsons home with 16 members present The guest speaker Mrs Evelyn Thompson summarized the book The Total Woman Freida Dean was named to explore an emergency medical treatment program for children with dental problems Wedding pictures of members were displayed for identification Committee chairs reported on projects Social committee praised for the Valentines banquet at Silsbee Little Theater Mayor Hayes crowned queen Peggy Scarborough Mrs Linda Dietrich and Mrs Mary Ashcraft were elected princesses Hostesses were Mrs Karen Meers and Mrs Cathi Thompson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi
Cathi Thompson
Sue Roach
Evelyn Thompson
Freida Dean
Silsbee Little Theater
Hayes
Peggy Scarborough
Linda Dietrich
Mary Ashcraft
Assembly Of God To Hold Benefit Chicken Supper
The First Assembly of God Church on Highway 96 South in Silsbee hosts a benefit supper on February 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Menu includes chicken dressing and dumplings, green beans, salad, cranberry sauce, rolls, cake and tea. proceeds fund equipping the fellowship hall. Tickets available from church women or at 385-7867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of First Assembly of God Church
Highway 96 South
Silsbee
Fellowship Hall
Association For Retarded Children To Meet Feb 24
A meeting for the Silsbee Association for Retarded Children will be held Feb 24 at 7 30 p.m. at City Hall for members parents and interested persons. Representatives from the Deep East Texas Mental Retardation Center and Beaumont State Center will explain the new program for workshop work adjustment and basic skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Association For Retarded Children
City Hall
Deep East Texas
Beaumont State Center
Biskamps Observe 61st Anniversary
Mr and Mrs E W Biskamp celebrate 61st anniversary with family listing seven children. Married February 18 1916 the couple's offspring include Rosa Lee Daves Moye Norwood Deward Biskamp Robert Billy Biskamp Elinore McDonald and Darlene King from Houston Beaumont and Silsbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Biskamp
Rosa Lee Daves
Moye Norwood
Houston
Deward Biskamp
Beaumont
Robert
Billy Biskamp
Elinore McDonald
Darlene King
Silsbee
TOPS Club Meeting Yields 1014 Pound Loss at Silsbee
The Silsbee TOPS Club met Tuesday in the Gulf States Utilities Building with sixteen members weighing in. They reported a total loss of 1014 pounds for the week and Lenora Priest won the fruit basket for achieving a 21 percent pound loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Tops Club
Gulf States
Lenora Priest
Silsbee center gains support for disabled youth sports and meals
Volunteers water new athletic court space that could host basketball and volleyball events for the Silsbee Center for Human Development. Kirby Lumber donated shirts and gear, while Telephone Company employees held benefit dinners funding hot meals and Styrofoam trays. Local businesses sponsor candy sales to fund better equipment as administrators push for volunteer orientation and daily aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby Lumber Corp
Silsbee Center
Ann Murphy
Reliable Auto Parts
Anna _ Lee Walker
Advisory Council
Thimble
Honeycomb
Dersign Interiors
Silsbee Automotive Parts
Boddie’s
Georgia Flowers
Silsbee
Gary McKee
Port Arthur Center
McKee
Beverly Roney
Beaumont State Center
Silsbee Center For Human Development
Baptists To Conduct Church Survey In Silsbee
About 100 members of the First Baptist Church on Highway 96 South in Silsbee will start a telephone survey Monday to locate people who do not attend church. The effort precedes a revival set for March 27 to April 3. Rev. R E Barclay said the survey targets nonattenders, not ward members of other denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Highway 96
Silsbee
R. E. Barclay
Open House For Drake 50th Wedding Anniversary
Open house honors Mr. and Mrs. G A Drake on their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday February 20 from 2 to 5 p m at their home northwest of Silsbee in Drakeville Hosts are their children Clyde L Drake W H Drake and spouses all of Silsbee The Drakes were married February 16 1927 in Kountze He a retired farmer she formerly worked at Morgan Lindsey Silsbee and Baptist Hospital Beaumont They are Evergreen Assembly of God Church members They have seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Friends and relatives invited through the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Thelma D. Hatcher
Kountze
Union Springs
Hardin County
Morgan & Lindsey
Silsbee
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
Evergreen + Assembly
God ‘Church
Lack. Funds Alleged Involving Judge and Officials
A Jan 28 1975 report notes Lack allegedly took 100 dollars and gave it to Thompson on Jan 26 1976, with further payments of 50 dollars on Jan 12 1976 and 100 dollars on Feb 22 1976. The preliminary hearing will decide if a formal inquiry should proceed. If a hearing occurs, a judge or master will hear the case. The commission may dismiss charges, reprimand the judge, or request removal by the Texas State Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lack
Thompson
Commission
Texas State Supreme Court
Raid on Sour Lake private club nets beer seizures
Deputies and four liquor agents with Constable Roland Million raided an unlicensed private club in Sour Lake Tuesday night. Five kegs of beer were seized and two warrants issued for the operator. the owner’s attorney was said to plan surrender at the sheriff’s office later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sour Lake
Billy
Paine
Liquor Control
Roland Million
South Lake
Texaco
Grisham, Hall Announce High School Baseball Renovation
Sept Weeks Crawford notes work has begun on the high school baseball diamond renovation. New dugouts will be built, stands rebuilt and repainted, outfield reseeded, and a new fence installed.
Blue Bird Group The Rainbow Meets At Leader's Home
Blue Birds gathered Feb 9 at Mrs Lyn Smith home with eight girls present. Jill Worley led roll call and reports by Sonja Fields on the French Trading Post and Missy McClain on The Little Boy Who Cried Wolf and the Mockingbird. Cassandra Gaines made a French Trading Post poster. Each completed a workbook requirement. They made a Valentine and jumped on the trampoline. On Feb 15 they visited Kountze school for a singalong and refreshments. Jill Worley reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Birds
Lyn. Smith
Jill Worley
Sonja Fields
Missy McClain
Cassandra Gaines
Kountze
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Miss Janel Tennison
V. L. Jones Jr
V. L. “Rusty” Jones, JR
Pha Hale
Joe Ventura
Cail
Helen Babbitt
Habit Shop
North 5Th St. Silsbee
Total Woman
Karen Meers
Assembly of God
Association For Retarded Children
Biskamps
TOPS
Baptists
Morris Glass CO
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Complete Glass
Triple
East
Matt Butler
Mrs
G. A. Drake
MR. and
Blue Bird Group
Morris Moore
Brougham
Toyota
VEGA
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