Local families share visits weekend in area homes
Mrs. F J McAvoy and daughter from Houston visited in Mrs J O Shackester’s home. Numerous relatives from Beaumont Jasper Nederland Dallas and San Augustine spent weekends with W T Arrington B R Walker and other hosts. Billy Joe Marutzky returned from Fort Lewis and Alaska after discharge while W C Boyett underwent surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. McAvoy
Houston
J. O. Shackester
Sam Yawn
Baptist Hospital
Albert David Cook
Rufus Choate
Dallas
E. E. Brassfield
Beaumont
W. S. Battle
W. T. Arrington
Earnest Jordan
Jackie
Walter Lebauf
Nederland
Don Davis
Johnny Lindsey
Jasper
Chester Huff
Ruby Garrett
Kirbyville
B. R. Walker
C. A. Lincoln
Liberty
T. J. Trotti
W. Z. Trotti
George Hart
M. N. Goode
Homer D. King
Jim Allen
San Augustine
W. J. Blackmon
Theo Robbins
W. R. Marutzky
Billy Joe
Fort Lewis
Washington
Alaska
Walter Stephan
F. D. Johnson
R. M. Slaydon
C. A. Robertson
Tim
Lake Charles
Burl Slaydon
Bethel LaToof
Livingston
Thomas Harold LaToof
Thomas Harold, Jr
Hints for Establishing and Managing a Lawn
Extension agronomist E. M. Trew outlines steps for good lawns. He covers soil texture and drainage, soil testing, organic matter, fertilization, and mowing. He recommends Bermuda for Texas and San Augustine for the eastern state, with other grasses suited to specific regions depending on irrigation and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Trew
Trew
Bermuda
Texas
San Augustine
Gulf Coast
Panhandle
Birthday Party for Michael Wayne McDonald
Michael Wayne McDonald celebrated his seventh birthday on January 15 with a party at his parents’ home. Twenty five children attended and enjoyed ice cream and birthday cake. Games were played and favors given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Wayne McDonald
Dependency factor changes in 1956 tax returns explained
B B Barkley of the Beaumont IRS office notes clearer 1956 instructions. The pamphlet lists eligible dependency categories and covers dependents who earn salaries, group support, and short-period cases such as death or divorce. Taxpayers needing help may call IRS. only provable dependents should be listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Barkley
Beaumont Irs
Barkley
Internal Revenue
American Legion Mid-Winter Meeting Planned in Austin
The American Legion Texas Department will hold its mid winter conference in Austin at the Driskill Hotel on Saturday and Sunday in January 1920. National Vice Commander George E. Lewis of Memphis and Charles W. Stevens of Washington, D C will speak. Stevens will outline veterans benefits legislation pending before Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Department of Texas
Austin
Driskill Hotel
Joe L. Matthews
Fort Worth
George E. Lewis
Memphis
Religious census: 596 homes contacted in citywide effort
Eight churches conducted a Sunday religious census with 596 homes contacted and 155 participants from a total of 886 homes. A follow up will visit 290 homes left unvisited, with volunteers of division leaders and ministers coordinating the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
First Methodist
First Presbyterian
First Assembly of God
First Pentecostal
St. John’s Episcopal
Woodrow Baptist
First Christian
Kent Newman
P. D. Harris
J. H. Hendrix
Bruce O. Power
L. L. McCutchen
R. E. Barclay
Alvin Hendrix
Services Held Tuesday For Mrs Jodie Ward
Funeral services for Mrs. Jodie Ward 68 who died Sunday night at a Beaumont hospital were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. L L McCutcheon officiating. Burial followed in Knapple cemetery under Farmer Funeral home. She was the wife of Will S. Ward of Silsbee and had lived there 40 years. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Carl James of Silsbee a brother Elijah Horsley of Buna a sister Mrs. Hattie Barnes of Silsbee six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers were J W Ward O K McCloud Subie Ward Earl Yarborough Elmer Yarborough and Elbert Horsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodie Ward
Beaumont Hospital
First Presbyterian Church
L. L. McCutcheon
Knapple Cemetery
Farmer Funeral Home
Subie Ward
Earl Yarborough
Elmer Yarborough
Elbert Horsley
New Firm To Build Low Cost Homes Here
Southern Building and Construction Company formed in Silsbee by Martin McKinney and Charles E. McGinty to build low cost homes and handle repairs and other construction. Both men are longtime residents with military service records and lodge memberships. The business will be at 230 South Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Building and Construction Company
Silsbee
Martin McKinney
Charles E. McGinty
Mr. McGinty
Silsbee Electric Company
Eighth Air Force
England
Silsbee Knights of Pythias Lodge
McKinney
A. McKinney
Marine Corps
Silsbee Lodge
Knights of Pythias
DOKK
South Third Street
Azalea Garden Club Hears Lecture On Flowering Shrubs
The Azalea Garden Club met January 9 at Mrs. C. J. Thorn’s home. Mrs. W. F. Caskey lectured on Early Flowering Shrubs. President Mrs. F. M. Bowers led a business meeting and a nominating committee was appointed for the coming year. Nine members and two visitors attended. The next meeting is January 23 at Mrs. W. F. Caskey’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Azalea Garden Club
C. J. Thorn
W. F. Caskey
F. M. Bowers
Evergreen Assembly Of God To Host Missionaries Sunday
Rev. and Mrs. W. Franklin Mc Corkle, missionaries to the Gold Coast of Africa, will speak at Evergreen Assembly of God Sunday morning services at 11 o clock. Pastor Clyde Drake extended a cordial invitation to attend. The Mc Corkles have spent nearly a decade in Africa and worked closely with local natives. He is a former Bay City Texas pastor and a Central Bible Institute graduate who served as Gold Coast Assemblies of God superintendent for two and a half years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Franklin McCorkle
Gold Coast
Africa
Evergreen Assembly of God Church
Clyde Drake
McCorkle
Bay City
Texas
Central Bible Institute
Springfield
Knights of Pythias Plan Chili Supper
Knights of Pythias Lodge 348 hosts a free chili supper with trimmings at its regular meeting. The group will discuss moving Thursday meetings to Tuesday to accommodate the boy scouts. Herman Weber, past grand chancellor of Texas, will attend after returning from Germany. Martin McKinney invites all members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Boy Scouts
Herman Weber
State of Texas
Weber
Germany
Martin McKinney
Courthouse Notices From Hardin County Texas 1957 Records
Multiple property deeds mortgages and liens filed in Hardin County Texas between January 8 and January 15 1957 including releases by Silsbee State Bank transfers to J A McKim Sr and others deeds of trust by W C Britton Burke Hargrove and others assigns to Jasper Federal Savings and Loan and Holland et ux to H T Horka among numerous land oil and gas lease actions and probate copies of estate transfers and public notices of record with banks and corporations involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Texas
Silsbee State Bank
J. A. McKim Sr
Wm. N. Lindsey
Clovis Comeaux
Mary B. M. Beard
W. C. Britton
Burke A. Hargrove
J. R. Collier
Jasper Federal Savings and Loan Assoc
Margaret K. Carter
Lula Roden
Norah Leger
Louise R. Spears
Lonzo Spell
G. V. Willette
Woodcrest Methodist Church of
Voth
Cora Barclay
Nettie Barks
J. W. Brison Sr
Sam N. Lindsey
W. L. K. Trotter
Gas and Minease
Alvin G. Lasiter
Lucille H. Robinson
Marion Leatherwood
Harold D. Arnold
Herbert Hunter
van D. Marshall
W. Deed
State of Texas
Harris R. Fender
M. T. Halbouty
Clara A. Pelz
American Republic Corp
Alban Corn
John Reeves
E. D. Hutto
Kirby Lumber Corp
H. B. McCuistian
Geo. P. Verrett
Pearl M. Verett
Mary Wiggins
F. C. Drake
W. F. Turney
Maurice Lolley
Martha R. Turney
J. . Turney
Aliene Osgood
Frankie Watson
R. D. Odom Jr
The
Texas Co
R. I. Lenoir
H. G. Morris
Geo. W. Woddall
Thos. L. McClure
F. H. Patrick, Jr
P. A. Angelloz
L. D. Cain Oil Co
L. D. Cain
D. D. Feldman
Republic National Bank of Dallas
Southern State Steel Corp
C. R. Heidleberg
Alban Corp
Sinclair Oil and Gas Co
Standoline Oil
Robert C. Delory
James B. Collins
Lee Cartrett
Doyce Lee Cartreette
Harvey Hanks
Perry W. Britton
Deed
J. Austin Barnes
J. W. Lewis
Chas. E. Landolt Sr
Sinclair Refg. Co
Chas. E. Landolt Jr
Sinclair Oil and Refg. Co
Atlantic Refg. Co
Cecil Smith
Wade Perry
Johnnie O. Oliver
Wm. E. Crawford
T. J. Bettes Co
J. E. Hooks
J. T. Huggins
Citizens State Bank
Humble Oil and Refg. Co
Robert M. Hargroves
Methodist WSCS Circle Meets at First Methodist
The Methodist Circle of the WSCS met Wednesday at 9 80 in the church with Mrs Ray Dixon presiding and Mrs Alf Bartle opening with prayer. An executive meeting is set for Friday at 9 30. A covered dish luncheon with the Guild is planned for Monday Jan 28 at 7 in the recreation hall. Mrs N P McCarney led the program Youth In a Responsible Society. Ten members and one new member attended. Next regular meeting is Feb 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Circle
WSCS
First Methodist Church
Ray Dixon
Alf Bartle
Guild
N. P. McCarney
Venison Barbecue Supper For Firemen Monday
Venison barbecue supper with all the trimmings set for Monday at 7 in the Fire Hall. Volunteers and their families invited with venison donated by Russell and J C Busby. The auxiliary will plan and serve the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
J. C. Busby
Campfire Group Meets at Judy Dubose Home
The Shuta campfire girls met Wednesday afternoon at Judy Dubose’s home with nine members and three leaders. Refreshments were served. They worked on memory books sang songs and discussed programs with Era Jane Yarbro serving as scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuta
Judy Dubose
Era Jane Yarbro
Training Course at Evergreen Assembly of God
A Sunday School training course will begin at Evergreen Assembly of God on Monday evening led by Rev. Clyde Drake and Mrs Drake. The course theme is The Spirit Himself by Ralph M Riggs. Classes run Monday through Friday at 7 p m with the Drakes as instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen Assembly of God Church
Clyde Drake
Ralph M. Riggs
Mrs. Drake
Area Wildlife Group Members Attend Meeting
Seven Hardin county men will attend the annual meeting of Sportsmen's Clubs of Texas in Austin on Jan. 19. Dr Durward L. Allen of Lafayette Indiana will deliver the main address January 20 at the Crystal ballroom Driskill hotel. Attending from this area are Howard Hargrove Jimmy McMahan David Read Billy David Banks Cook Hanse Cunningham J W Jones. Governor Price Daniel will give the welcoming speech to affiliated clubs at 9 a.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Sportsmen’s Clubs of
Texas
Austin
Durward L. Allen
Lafayette
Indiana
Wildlife Authority
Crystal Ballroom
Driskill Hotel
Howard Hargrove
East Texas Wildlife Conservation Association
Jimmy McMahan
Hardin County Game Preservation Association of
Kountze
David Read
Christmas gifts brighten Rusk State Hospital patients
Treva McDonald delivered a Christmas bundle to Rusk State Mental Hospital and received a letter of thanks from Thelma Jones, volunteer coordinator. A Silsbee group and others sponsored a party for 93 Ward 3 patients, with gifts, refreshments, and entertainment. The hospital reported 2200 patients, 338 volunteers, and gifts valued over $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treva McDonald
Rusk
Thelma Jones
Rusk State Mental Hospital
Silsbee
Business and Professional Womens Club
Tyler and Center
Rusk State Hospital
Garden Club
Choir
Card of Thanks for Sam F. Bass family
The Bass family expresses gratitude to relatives and friends who shared their grief during the illness and death of Sam F. Bass. Mrs. Sam Bass, Gwen and Billy thank everyone and wish blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam F. Bass
Sam Bass
Gwen
Billy
Thanking Friends After My Father E Garrie's Death
I express gratitude for the thoughtfulness and prayers shown during the passing of my father E Garrie. Mrs. Ike Doiron and others are thanked for their support and kindness.
Births Roundup in Southeast Texas Area
Hello World Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coldren of Amarillo welcome daughter Candice Kay born Jan 9. Grandparents are Flo Boyett and L W Coldren. Also listed are Thomas Harold Jr born Jan 9 Beaumont. Cynthia Rae born Jan 9 Kountze. Thomas Lee born Jan 10 Silsbee. Shirley Marie born Jan 11 Beaumont. David Earl Jr born Jan 11 Silsbee. Denise Ann born Jan 14 Kountze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Coldren
Amarillo
Candice Kay
Coldren
Flo Boyett
Leon Boyett
L. W. Coldren
Midland
Thomas Harold LaToof
Silsbee
St. LaToof
Thomas Harold, Jr
St. Therese Hospital
Beaumont
Steve Barrett
Hardin County Hospital
Jerry Alton Freeman
Shirley Marie
David Earl Knupple
David Earl, Jr
Denise Ann
Raymond L. Wheeler, Sr
Kountze
SE Texas Baptist Brotherhood Rally Set In Port Arthur
The Southeast Texas Baptist Brotherhood Association will hold its first rally of the year at Central Baptist Church, Port Arthur, Monday Jan 21 at 7 30 p m with Jerome P Owens of Jena Louisiana delivering A Man and His Bible. Sidney Armintor will display Bible translations and Mrs W B O Neal of the WCTU will speak on Alcohol Education. Music directed by Carl Pace with men from Procter Street Baptist Church led by Jimmie L Fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Brotherhood of Southeast Texas Association
Central Baptist Church of
Port Arthur
Jefferson County
High Island
Gilchriest
Galveston County
Winnie
Stowell
Chambers County
Silsbee
Hardin County
Jerome P. Owens
First Baptist Church of
Jena
Chris C. Roark
Brotherhood
Owens
Sidney Armintor
Armintor
W. B. O’neal
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
O’neal
Beaumont-Port Arthur
Beaumont
Dallas
WCTU
Carl Pace
Memorial Baptist Church of
Procter Street Baptist Church
Jimmie L. Fields
First Baptist WMU Plans Seated Tea
The WMU of the First Baptist Church sponsors a seated tea in the church recreation hall Thursday from 2 30 to 4 p m The event supports WMU Focus Week and aims to enlist new members Mrs Darrell D Shine local WMU president will lead the program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMU
First Baptist Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Darrell D. Shine
Catholic Ladies Meet In Fred Perlitz Home
The All Souls Catholic Ladies met at the new home of Mrs. Fred Perlitz on January 2. President Mrs. H. T. Horka led the meeting with refreshments served by the hostess. A program on The Life of St. Agnes was presented by Mrs. Horka. The next gathering is scheduled for February 13 at the home of Mrs. Leo Youngchild with Mrs. Earl Lalonde as co hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Soul
Fred Perlitz
H. T. Horka
St. Agnes
Hardin County to raise salaries for 1957 officials
The Hardin County Commissioners Court approves salary increases for 1957 for County Judge through County Auditor and other officials. Increases for deputies and staff by up to 300 dollars yearly are authorized, effective January 1, 1957, with some exceptions. Fletcher Richardson signs as County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Hardin
Commissioners’ Court
Texas
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R. R. Burgess
Joe Thompson
James Johnson
Eerit
R. L. Read
Jerry Zuber
Leona Whitman
Stella Cook
C. E. Swift
Harold Ray Swift
Orange
Earl Gilmore
Albert Cook
Sarah
Baytown
Galveston
Alf Battle
W. W. Bland
J. W. Wiggins
J. W. Wiggins, Jr
E. L. Pelt
Port Neches
Dwayne Overstreet
Willie Cobble
Cecil Cobble
J. W. Burlin
Milam Burlin
US Army
Fort Bliss
el Paso
W. C. Boyett
Hattie Allen
Michael Neely
Longview
P. W. Watkins
John Nolan
George Vena
Evergreen Assembly of God
Courthouse News
Mrs
Berniece Seale
Allied Building Credits Inc
Geo. E. Finley
Aaa Wilson
W. H. Wilson
W. C. Wilson
R. B. Calcote
Marshall Ivy
S. E. Duff
J. E. Wiggings
Thurman E. McClusky
Burke Hargrove
Area Wildlife Group
E. Garrie
Ike Doiron
Texas Baptist Brotherhood
Fletcher Richardson County
Clarence Mcneely
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