Local and Personal News Highlights From Area Communities
A roundup of weekend visits and family outings across Cove Ark Woodville Beaumont and surrounding towns. Residents including Mr and Mrs J F Lockhart Banks Cook Jewel Weeks and others were holiday guests in relatives homes while several individuals traveled for hospital treatment meetings and church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Lockhart
Cove, Ark
J. H. Richardson
Banks Cook
Baton Rouge
Jewel Weeks
Woodville
Olen E. Tucks
Funeral Services For Mrs. C. Bacak Held In El Campo
Mrs. C. Bacak Sr. of El Campo Texas died Jan 20 in Nightingale Hospital after years of semi invalid life. She and her husband Charles Bacak Sr. dec 1956 lived in El Campo for 60 years. Rosary was recited Thursday evening High Mass at St Phillips Church Friday morning officiated by Rt Rev Megr Julius Petry. Survivors include daughter Mrs M M Bell four sons including Richard Bacak of Silsbee one brother 14 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Interment in Catholic Cemetery under Triska Funeral Home direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bacak Sr
el Camps
Texas
Nightingale
el Carmpo
Evadat Rowxary
St. Phillips Catholic Church
Megr
Julius Petry
M. M. Bell
Richard Bacak
Silsbee
Catholic Cemetery
Triska
Rainbow Girls Install Paula Moseley as Worthy Advisor
Paula Moseley daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Moseley of Chance Loeb will be installed as worthy advisor of the Rainbow for Girls in an open ceremony Saturday at 7 30 pm at the Masonic hall Barbara Clark will be installing officer with Ronnye Cones installing chaplain Betty Simmons installing recorder Barbara Wyatt installing musician and Jayne Odom installing marshal Other officers include Alicia Ragan Lenora Brown Becky Yawn Sharon Simmons Clara Sue Johnson Marvel Ann Moore Annette Eb arb Judy Wilson Sheila Dennlson Shirley Eaves Sandra Davenport Sherry Hinkie Linda Lee Yawn Eva Jane Yarbro Vicki Smith Babbette Landry Martha Simmons Lynette Witte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Moseley
Alicia Ragan
Worthy
Lenora Brown
Charity
Becky Yawn
Hope
Sharon Simmons
Faith
Clara Sue Johnson
Recorder
Marvel Ann Moore
Annette Ebarb
Judy Wilson
Sheila Dennlson
Love
Shirley Eaves
Sandra Davenport
Nature
Sherry Hinkie
Temportality
Linda Lee Yawn
Fidelity
Eva Jane Yarbro
Patriotisman
Vicki Smith
Babbette Landry
Confidential Observer
Faye Smith
Outer Observer
Martha Simmons
Lynette Witte
Three Plead Guilty In County Court Week
Three defendants pleaded guilty in Judge Fletcher Richardson's county court at Kountze during the week. Lawrence Primus faced a hot check charge and fine, Carl Barts was fined for pistol toting, and Joe E. Snider received jail and court costs for first offense child desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Richardson
Kountze
Lawrence Primus
Carl Barts
Joe E. Snider
Livingston
We Build Kiwanis program features V C Caraway interview
The Silsbee Kiwanis Club sponsored a 10 minute program We Build aired first last Wednesday at 1 30 p m on Station KKAS V C Caraway the 1960 Kiwanis president was the first guest The show aims to highlight good Christian faith character and citizenship with everyday people as interviewees listeners are invited to nominate future guests via mail to KKAS Silsbee Rev Larry M Correll said technical contact details and listener commentary are encouraged
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Kiwanis Club
KKAS
V C. Caraway
Kiwanis Club
Silber
Silsbee
Larry M. Correll
Christian Women Treated To Game Dinner By Busby
The Christian Women Fellowship of the First Christian Church hosted a game dinner last Wednesday night at the church. Elder John Busby provided the game and prepared the menu, while Doak C. Procter spoke about his tour in foreign countries including the Near East and Holy Land. Mrs Rudiph Ernst led the meeting as CWF president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church
John Busby
Busby
Doak C. Procter
Beaumont
Procter
Near East
Holy Land
Rudiph Ernst
CWF
House and Home topic at Xi Zeta Rho Beta Sigma Phi meeting
The Xi Zeta Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday at Mrs Exa Farmer's home with cohostess Mrs Liz Crawford. Charles Suitt spoke on The House and Home and showed kitchen and bath plans. The ways and means committee announced a Valentine dance at the Blue Bonnet Cafe Friday. The Mothers March to benefit March of Dimes is assigned to all Silsbee Beta Sigma Phi chapters tonight from 7 to 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Zeta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi
Exa Farmer
Liz Crawford
Charles Suitt
Ways and Means
Blue Bonnet Cafe
Valentine
March of Dimes
Silsbee
Gratitude Note From W. E. Sheffield
Heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for cards flowers visits and encouragement during my stay in the hospital signed W. E. Sheffield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Sheffield
New Silsbee Women’s Club President Named
The Bee’s headline misstated the leader. the correct president for the coming year is Mrs. J. W. Oldham while Mrs. B. L. Moreland serves as first vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Women's Club
Bee
Jcorrect
J. W. Oldham
B. L. Moreland
Moreland
Oldham
Evadale Grabs District Lead With Overtime Win
Evadale Rebels defeated Mauriceville Panthers 62-58 in overtime to move into a three way district lead with Deweyville and Mauriceville. Gravis scored 21, Lewis 17, Whitmire 14 as Evadale advances to 4-1 in district play. girls team also won 36-35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evadale Rebels
Mauriceville Panthers
Mauriceville
Evadale
Reds
Deweyville
Panthers
Hamshire
Fannett
Sabine Pass
Mike Gravis
Kenneth
Lewis
Wayne Whitmire
Larry Tarkington
Gare
Poll Taxes Sold By Local Women’s Club Drafted Fund Drive
The Business and Professional Women club reports 770 poll taxes sold totaling $1155 through Wednesday. Pay stations will open at several outlets including Young's Supermarket and City Newsstand. Last day to pay is Saturday January 31. The group meets tonight at 7:30 hosted by Mrs. Billie Holmes with speakers on legislation and insurance careers. A Valentine dance plans are postponed with proceeds to charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Womens Club
Young's Supermarket
Crockett & Gilchriest
Neches Minimax
City Newstand
Susbee Eléenne
Billie Holmes
Dorothea Glanville
American National Life Insurance Company
Beaumont
Frank McClanahan
Southside Church Of Christ Nears Completion On Highway 96
Brick work on the new Southside Church of Christ near Highway 96 S is nearly finished and occupancy is expected in two to three weeks weather permitting. Pastor Glenn Melton of Lake Charles leads a congregation of about 50. The brick structure will seat 175 in the sanctuary and include four Sunday school classrooms with one for a purse area. C J Rabin of Houston is the general contractor with local labor. The project costs about 28000 dollars and a south parking lot will be built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Church of Christ
G. L. Mere
Highway 96
Presbyterian Church
C. J. Rabin
Houston
Move
Glenn Melton
Lake ‘Charles
Chance Loeb School Head Quits
Supt Henry E Welmaker of Chance Loeb Consolidated Independent School resigned last week. He came to Chance Loeb from New Caney and began duties in August. His resignation was effective last Friday with no reason given at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Welmaker
Chance-Loeb Consolidated Independent School
Welmaker
Chance- Loeb
New Caney
Skinner Couple Hosts Holy Land Film Travelogue at Church
Mr and Mrs L L Skinner present films and a travelogue on their Holy Land trip and other foreign visits Friday at 7 30 in the First Baptist Church recreation hall. The event hosted by the Silshee Women’s Club is open to the public and was postponed from last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll. P. Skinner
Holy Land
First Baptist Church
Silshee
Presbyterians Observe Youth Sunday at First Church
Youth Sunday planned at First Presbyterian Church on January 31 features two senior high students leading the morning worship. Harrison S. Baldwin to lead. Dee Boddie to speak on What The Church Means To Young People. Youth Choir to perform Have Thine Own Way Lord with Johnny Fuller solo. Service at 11 a.m. Choir rehearsal at 5 p.m. plans for Easter music. Sack supper and fellowship to follow until 7 p.m. Pastor Rev. Larry M. Correll away February 15 at Austin Seminary lectures. Morning Circle Women of the Church meets Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Harrison S. Baldwin
Dee Boddie
Johnny Fuller
Larry M. Correll
Austin Seminary
Austin
Miss Verva Caraway laid to rest in Silsbee services
Miss Verva Caraway of Silsbee dies suddenly at 6 55 p m in Hardin County Hospital. Funeral held 2 p m Sunday at First Baptist Church officiated by Rev R E Barclay and Rev C B Bass. Survived by mother five sisters and one brother. Pallbearers were Kirby Lumber officials. Burial at Frank's Branch Farmer Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verva Caraway
Silsbee
Hardin County Hospital
First Baptist Church of
R. E. Barclay
C. B. Bass
Caraway
Kirby Lumber Corp
Farmer Funeral Home
Silsbee Clinic
Cassie L. Caraway
L. F. Reeves
Port Arthur
W. Scott
Navasota
R. I. Hext
Nederland
H. A. Richardson
Edith Caraway
Thomas B. Caraway
Port Neches
Bruce Fuller
Ernie Dietrich
John Hunter
J. C. Perkins
John Myers
Gene Morgan
Frank's Branch Cemetery
Brenda Wilson to Wed Philip Lea in January Event
Mr and Mrs M J Wilson announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Brenda to Roland Lea son of Mr and Mrs Philip S Lea of Silsbee The wedding is set for Saturday Jan 30 at 8 00 pm in the bride’s parents home The bride elect is a student at Silsbee High School The groom is a 1956 Livingston High School graduate and works at Lea Motors in Silsbee They will reside in Silsbee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Wilson
Brenda
Roland Lea
Philip. S. Lea
Silsbee
Sestor
Silsbee High School
Livingston High School
Lea Motors
Robinson Family Thanks For Kindness In Loss Of Mother
The Robinson family expresses gratitude for the sympathy and deeds shown after the death of their mother, Mrs. Josephine Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Robinson
Robinson
Oscar J. Golden Dies. Retired Builder Buried in Beaumont Area
Oscar J. Golden 70 a resident of Silsbee for 11 years died at home Saturday morning. Funeral held Sunday at Full Gospel Church north of Silsbee with Rev. Geneva Busley officiating. Survived by wife Katie, son John Henry Golden, daughters Mrs. Guy Ellis and Mrs. Jimmie F. Sasser, brothers G I Golden and Andrew L Golden, sisters Mrs. Bella Lyons Mrs. Joe Manuel and Mrs. W D Clemmons, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Burial Forest Lawn cemetery Beaumont under Farmer Funeral Home. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar J. Golden
Silsbee
Full Gospel
Spurger Highway
Geneva Busley
Golden
Beaumont
Katie Golden
John Henry Golden
Guy Ellis
Joe Manuel
Donald Clements
Spurgeon Busléw
DY. “O- Rose
Henry Strickler Jr
Edward Dohman
Pre Debs Talent Show Playlet Named Hill Billy Quilting Party
The Pre Debutants met at Judy DuBose home with Selma Hill presiding. Minutes approved, treasurer reports $9.80. The skit titled The Hill Billy Quilting Party was chosen for the school talent show. Funds and grooming tips were discussed. Sally Hartman read the club prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy DuBose
Selma Hill
Sally Hartman
Anita Jo Kirtley
Texas Tree Farm Committee Meets in Silsbee
The Texas Tree Farm Committee consisting of members from major timber industries met in Silsbee on Wednesday for its regular session. The 11 member panel reviews landowner applications for tree farm participation and John Meyers of Kirby Lumber Corporation hosted a luncheon at the Bluebonnet Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Tree Farm Committee
Silsbee
John Meyers
Kirby Lumber Corporation
Bluebonnet Cafe
Catholic Men Plan February Dinner
The All Souls Catholic Men’s club met in the parish hall to discuss plans for the year. They will host a joint dinner with the Holy Names Group for members and wives in February. John Cullinan serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Soul’s Catholic Men's Club
Holy Names Group
John Cullinan
Corporate Vote For Chance Loeb To Be February 13
Lumberton proposed city Chance Loeb election set for February 13 with County Judge Fletcher Richardson announcing. Co E Reed to act as election judge and the school house to serve as polling place. Voters must be residents in the designated city area for six months and over 21 to vote. The strip city would extend from Pine Island Bayou to the Chance cutoff road and along the cutoff from Beaumont highway to US 69 with 339 feet roadside inclusion and Artesian Acres in Loeb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumberton
Chance-Loeb
Fletcher Richardson
Co. E. Reed
Pine Island Bayou
Chance Cuuoff Road
Singers To Meet At Chance-Loeb School Weekend Event
The Hardin County Singing Convention will be held at the Chance-Loeb School Saturday night and Sunday all day. Services start 7 30 p m Saturday and 10 a m Sunday with a noon basket lunch. Singers expected from Texas and Louisiana. Fred Anders is president and invites the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chance
Loeb School
Hardin County Singing Convention
Chance-Loeb
Texas
Louisiana
Fred Anders
Texas Employment Commission To Visit Kountze This Thursday
A Texas Employment Commission representative announced that starting next Thursday Feb 4 a commission official will be at the old county jail in Kountze to process applications from 9 30 a m to 1 p m. This service eases signups for residents near Kountze who previously had to drive to Silsbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Employment Commission
Kountze
The
Commission
Old County
Den 3 B Pack 199 Cub Scouts Meet at Leader's Home
Den 3 B of Pack 199 met Thursday at Mrs. Dora Conner's home. Cade Smith told a story for an achievement as pledges to the flag were recited. Plans for the pack meeting were made and Mike Taylor served refreshments. Charlie Richard, scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Dora Conner
Cade Smith
Mike Taylor
Charlie Richard
Cub Scout Den Earns Bobcat Pins in Pack 199 Meeting
Den 6 of Pack 199 met at den mother Mrs. Charles Wright on Monday afternoon. They pledged the flag sang, and completed requirements to earn Bobcat pins. Dannie Kasserdler served refreshments and Clifton Wright was scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wright
Dannie Kasserdler
Clifton Wright
Dromgoole Heads United Appeals In Hardin County
Rev. Glen Dromgoole of the First Baptist Church Sour Lake was elected president of United Appeals of Hardin County at a Kountze meeting. A J Husmann of Silsbee named first vice president and campaign chair. E M Prewitt second vice president, Robert Yust third vice president, Fred Sonnier secretary treasurer, with Clark Allen outgoing president. Directors listed from multiple towns including Sour Lake Silsbee Kountze and Village Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Dromgoole
First Baptist Church of
Sour Lake
United Appeals of
Hardin County
Kountze
A. J. Husmann
Silsbee
E. M. Prewitt
Robert Yust
Batson
Fred L. Sonnier
Clark Allen
Laura Mitchell
A. P. Mills
Saratoga
Lamoyne Goodwin
Clifton Caraway
Richard Jones
Grant Herbst
J. C. Perkins
Billy Ward
A. G. Mashburn
Paul Georgas
Lewis Risinger
J. R. Curlee
Jerry Y. Burks
C. E. Meadows
Chance-Loeb
Leila Davis
W. W. Howell
Village Mills
Lamar Hargrove
Bob Waters
Pat Pace
Ray Boyd
J. W. Overstreet
Dudley Keith
B. L. Jungerman
Sorority group tours Beaumont Art Museum
Nu Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi toured the Beaumont Art Museum Monday evening. Mrs. Jo Scurlock explained museum policies and future plans. Visitors viewed the Florida Artist Group Inc tenth annual exhibit before a late stop at J and H restaurant for a brief meeting and planning for Mothers March and the February Sweetheart Ball with hostesses Mrs. Bonnie Hays and Mrs. Barbara Hilliard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Beaumont Art Museum
Jo Scurlock
Florida Artist Group, Inc
Blue Bonnet
Bonnie Hays
Barbara Hilliard
First Baptist Bethany Sunday School Holds Meeting
The Bethany Sunday School class at First Baptist met Thursday night at Mrs. J. T. Cawley home with eight members and teacher present. Mrs. Vern McDaniel led prayer. After business, refreshments were served. Next meeting set for Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at Mrs. R. W. Herron’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
First Baptist Church
J. T. Cawley
Vern McDaniel
R. W. Herron
Family of Mrs. Julia Clay Thanks Friends and Churches
The Julia Clay family expresses gratitude to friends for comforting words, flowers, telegrams, and church support during bereavement. Special thanks go to the Church of God in Christ Mayflower Chapter 81 CES Wiseman Court Calanthe 32. Mentioned are the Duncan and Clay families and Mrs. Goldin M. Green Mrs. Laura Hollis Mrs. Jesse B. Shaw Mrs. John E. Hodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Clay
Church of God In Christ
Mayflower
Wiseman Court of Calanthe
Duncan and Clay
Goldin M. Green
Laura Hollis
Jesse B. Shaw
John E. Hodge
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Bob Ford
Martin de Porres Hospital
W. PF. McGarahan
Joe Raney
C. Hendry
E. 2. Warner Jr
Marion H. Almond
Monroe
Morgan & Linsey Stores
Sammie Savage
Nacogdoches
Stephen F. Austin College
Joe Savage
Eva Nell Ford
R. F. Ford
C. Bacak
el Campo
Rainbow Girls
Pines
Torori
Technicolon
Titi i
Holden‘ Stach
Bing Crosby
Grace Kelly
William Holden
Purlberg Seaton
Predwenen
Aera & Paramount
Juues
Frank Sinatra
of Ou. Protugice
Vyn Mayer
Gina Lollobrigida
Peter Lawford
Steve Mooue
Richard Ohnson
Paul Wenreid
Brian Donlevy
Duanones
Larepo
DN Lance
V. C. Caraway
Kiwanis
Bapw Efforts
Southside Church of
Chance-Loeb School
Skinners
Holy Land Films
Silshee Bee
Presbyterians
Miss Caraway
Brenda Wilson
Philip Roland Lea
Loeb
Rev. Dromgoole
United Appeals
First Baptist Class
Silsbee Bee
Bill Me
Olen
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