Lower Summer Gas Rate Is Announced
Houston Natural Gas Corporation will offer residential customers a new incentive rate during May through October to promote gas air conditioning use. The rate lowers all consumption above 6,000 cubic feet to 3.5 cents per hundred cubic feet, with first 6,000 cubic feet unchanged. Commercial customers will have a summer rate of 3.14 cents per cubic foot but only if they actually use gas air conditioning equipment.
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Houston Natural Gas Corporation
Clifford M. McKay
Silsbee
McKay
Houston Natural
Brazil as seat of European empire 1808 1821
The World Book Encyclopedia notes Brazil served as the seat of government for a European empire, with the royal family of Portugal living in Brazil and ruling from 1808 to 1821. This makes Brazil the only Western Hemisphere country to host a European imperial capital.
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Brazil
Portugal
Election year call to young readers to prepare to vote
The article urges high school students to consider national affairs and the importance of voting when they reach eligible age. It emphasizes voting as a privilege and responsibility and encourages peers to influence others to participate as future leaders of the country.
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United States
Schoolwide Absences Rise After Disruptions
Last week over 560 students across five schools were kept out due to ongoing disruptions. School officials decided to close campuses and suspend activities until stability returns.
Flu Fears Prompt School Wiring Plea
Readers debate keeping schools open during flu outbreaks with humorous remarks on finishing work and delaying graduation. Comments express concerns about catching illness and desire for a quick return to normal routines.
Future Teachers Club Plans Charity Project
The Future Teachers met January 19. Members from several classes form a committee of two each to decide a charity project after paying state dues and renewing their charter. Biology classes conducted frog anatomy studies and prepared for a lab test while seniors prepared for portraits.
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Sépharmore
Wanda
Caraway
Carmen
Dominguez
Junior
Jola Griffith
Joy Fullingim
Kay Gossett
Jayne Odor
Six Key Club boys raise funds for March of Dimes
On Friday January 22, 1960 six Key Club members collected donations totaling 25 dollars. They stood at street lights and outside Hardin Drug, collecting from passersby. The volunteers were Charles Tarver Charlie Woodard Richard Johnson Donald Ward Buddy Jones and Don Hartman.
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Key Club
March of Dimes
Hardin Drug
Charles Tarver
Charlie Woodard
Richard Johnson
Donald Ward
Buddy Jones
Don Hartman
Jive at Five in My HIV Highlights Jasper Wins
The Good Sportsmanship League congratulates the Jasper basketball boys for taking the consolation trophy and second place in their tournament. Roy Reeves earns a spot on the all tournament team as Silsbee High is noted for its Channel 4 appearance on Jive at Five.
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Jasper
Roy Reeves
Tigers
Cheryl
Silsbee High
Channel 4
New SHS Celebrities Led by Kay Gossett and Bobby Pontes
Kay Gossett and Bobby Pontes join SHS as the new Kathryn and Arthur Murray figures. George Frasier known as the Coke boy is noted as talkative. Margie Simmons Carolyn Postick and Barbara King also designated. John Hartman emerges as a television star.
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Kay Gossett
Bobby Pontes
Kathryn
Arthur Murray
George Frasier
Margie Simmons
Carolyn Postick
Barbara King
H. S
John Hartman
Horizon Club Meeting Discusses Camping And Activities
The Horizon Club met last Wednesday in the old Methodist parsonage. Newly elected officers were installed and committees appointed. Plans were made for a camping trip and a future party. Hospital blankets returned and ready for delivery. Refreshments served by Jane Odom and Paula Moseley. Edna Hall adjourned the meeting as president.
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Horizon Club
Old Methodist Parsonage
Jane Odom
Paula Moseley
Edna Hall
Gathering After Five at Jayne’s Home
Thursday night Jayne hosted a small social for eight couples and an extra guest Harold Bean. Attendees included Jayne and Ronny Bev erly and Bill Linda and John Kay and Bobby Nancy and Larry. The note thanks Jayne for the wonderful time.
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Jayne
Ronny
Beverly
Bill
Linda
John
Kay
Bobby
Nancy
Larry
Harold Bean
Television Talent Show Wraps With Winners Named
A lively local TV talent show features Nancy H and Larry P as hosts with Tommy Vance introducing acts. Performances include songs like Put Your Head on My Shoulder and That’s the Way Love Is, with contestants dancing and modeling outfits. Kay and Bobby win top honors as the crowd cheers through the finale.
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Nancy H
Larry P
Tommy Vance
Robby
Kay
Jayne
Ronny
Milba CC
George F
Dee Ann W
Mike M
John H
Linda S
New Orleans
Howard G
Melba C
George
Lon T. V
Margie S
Carolyn B
Barbara K
Silsbee
John
Sammy C
Martha A
John C
Bobby Jo
Pat G
Kenneth W. Kay
Glenn
Lois C. Glenn
Howard
Carol
Girl In
Boy
Bobby
Student Show Ends With Cheer for Kay and Baby
The speaker praises Silsbee students for their participation and joy as Kay receives a pair of shoes a skirt or blouse a pear a movie ticket and a free supper. Bobby earns gas for his dad's car tickets to the movies and supper. Hooray for Kay and Baby.
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Kay
Bobby
Baby
Silsbee
Silsbeens Visit Port Arthur TV Station Experience
An enthusiastic group of Silsbeens visited a Port Arthur TV station on Friday at 4 30 pm for an inside view of television operations. They watched Cowboy John and learned program control details as dancers mingled with staff. Announcer Tommy Vance guided etiquette while one couple briefly stole the show with offhand banter, prompting camera crew laughter.
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Silsbeens
Port Arthur
TV. J
Cowboy John
Tommy Vance
Jrun
Telap
Melba
George
Dance event antics under lights spark camera chaos
The group ignores distractions as John Hartman guides farmmy Vance and Tommy on air. Tights glow overhead while the director directs camera crews and viewers see Tommy play up moments. Audience enjoys the event though it ends at 6 00 p m with final page continuation noted.
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John Hartman
Farmmy Vance
Tommy
Oly
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