New Citizen Is Honored At Dallas Reception
Mrs. Kelly D. McGowan, formerly Fryda Adams from Panama City, received her naturalization papers in December at a Dallas welcome party. The family, including three sons Donald 12 Karl 7 and Jeb 2, resides at 4014 Burningtree Lane. The event, hosted by Mrs. J. D. Highsmith with Mrs. D. E. Jordan, featured red white and blue decor and celebratory cakes with U S A initials. The McGowans have prior ties to Silsbee through Mr. McGowan's transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly D. McGowan
Silsbee
Dallas
United States
McGowan
D. E. Jordan
J. D. Highsmith
W. B. Gernan
Martha McGowan
Panama
Fryda Adames
Panama City
University of Panama
Donald
Karl
Ad Jeb
Burningtree Lane
Former Port Arthur Teacher Named Fredonia College Dean
Dr. J. Stuart Wilson, formerly of Port Arthur, named Dean for Arts and Sciences at The State University College at Fredonia. Appointed by The Board of Trustees announced Jan. 22, he will oversee faculty recruitment, development, and curriculum while guiding college growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of New York
J. Stuart Wilson
State University College At
Fredonia
Oscar E. Sanford
Wilson
Dr. Wilson
Elizabeth Ingwersen Wilson
Nederland
Tra J. Wilson
Silsbee
E. J. Wilson
Stuart Wilson
Hazel Whitaker
Groves
U. S. Merchant Marine Academy
King's Point
N. Y
Lamar State College
Beaumont
Rice University
Houston
College At
James B. Conant
Rho Upsilon Plans Valentine Banquet
Rho Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met in Silsbee State Bank with 14 members present. Mrs Tommy Dean presided and program coordinators introduced C R McGrew of Chance Loeb who spoke on The Garden. A Valentine banquet and the revealing of the Sweetheart were planned for February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rho Upsilon Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Silsbee State Bank
Tommy Dean
Floyd Hargrove
Jesse Sanchez
C. R. McGrew
Chance Loeb
Silsbee Garden Club
Valentine
Karl Willingham
Martin Yawn
Charles Stephen
Don Carnley
Card of Thanks from the Yawn Family
Relatives friends and neighbors express gratitude for prayers visits and food during a time of sorrow. Attendance and the Masonic Lodge help make the services memorable for Sam M Yawn and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Sam M
Where to Get Copies of the New Tax Forms
Taxpayers should have income tax forms in January and can also obtain them at IRS offices post offices and banks. If you received a mail form use it to file and avoid processing delays. The Form 1040 package includes a two part pre addressed label with name address and Social Security number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IRS
IRS Tax Guide and Dependent Support Clarified
The note explains handling of a taxpayer's name, address, and social security number when Social Security benefits of 1200 dollars are the sole income for 1968. It also answers where to obtain Publication 225 and clarifies reporting dividends under 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IRS
Local News Digest Notes Visits and Travel
Sgt Marvin L Morgan visits his wife and baby and his parents the Morgans. He has been stationed in Vietnam and will return to Travis Air Force Base California with his wife and baby. Mrs Kenneth Williams and son visit. Leona Whitman and daughter Lily visit Walker family in Waco. Homer Shaver and Harold Duperier attend International Boat Show at AstroDome Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin L. Morgan
John D. Morgan
Vietnam
Travis Air Force Base
California
Kenneth Williams
Leona Whitman
Lillian
Ben Walker
Waco
Homer Shawver
Harold Duperier
Beaumont
Astrodome
Houston
Seabee Petty Officer Advanced to Third Class
Iva T. Kirkendall of Silsbee Texas and Buna native Sandra Sue Green has advanced to Third Class Petty Officer in the U S Navy. He serves with U S Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Nine Seabees deployed at Camp Kinser Okinawa as Pacific Fleet Alert Battalion. The battalion homeport is Port Hueneme California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Kinser
Okinawa
Iva T. Kirkendall
USN
Frank Kirkendall
Silsbee
Sandra Sue Green
Buna
U.S. Navy
U. S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Nine
Seabees
Pacific Fleet Alert Battalion
U. S. Naval
Nmcb Nine
Port Hueneme
Calif
Xi Kappa Nu Plans Valentine Social
Xi Kappa Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met with 11 members and seven guests in the Gulf States Utilities clubroom. Edith Parks demonstrated small appliances and food prep assisted by Geraldine Davis. Recipe books and "Home Lighting" books were given. The Valentine social is set for Feb 14 at Mrs. Tommy Hancock's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Kappa Nu
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Gulf States Utilities
Edith Parks
Gulf States Home Service
Geraldine Davis
Valentine
Tommy Hancock
Youth Led Revival At Mt Nebo Church
A youth led revival will be held at Mt. Nebo Church in Fred Friday and Saturday January 31 and February 1. Services begin each night at 7 30 with Saturday afternoon activities at 4 o clock. Youths of the area are invited with messages by James Hoffpaulr and Lester Moore as youth director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Nebo Church
Fred
James Hoffpaulr
Lester Moore
Chiropractors Gather in Nacogdoches for Feb Meeting
Dr. H. E. Munden of Silsbee will join over 100 delegates at the Texas State Chiropractic Association quarterly session in Nacogdoches on February 1 and 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Munden of
Silsbee
Texas State Chiropractic Association
Nacogdoches
Hardin County issues bids for sheriff department sedans
Sealed bids are invited by the Hardin County Commissioners' Court in Texas for the purchase of 2 to 4 full size sedans. Specifications include high powered 300 HP engines, factory air, power steering and brakes, four wheel drive options, and safety features. Bids are due February 1, 1969, with rejection or acceptance at the court's discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Hardin County
Texas
Hardin County Sheriff Dept
Emmett Lack
Tees
Mike Townsend Flight Scholarship Aims to Aid CAP Cadets
Major and Mrs. Townsend fund named The Mike Townsend Flight Scholarship will aid Group XI Civil Air Patrol cadets for 14 years with four cadets yearly earning solo flight ratings. Cadets must be 16, pass FAA written tests, show leadership, and come from Orange Bridge City Mid County Hardin Port Arthur areas and associated squadrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Townsend
Mike Townsend
Group XI
Civil Air Patrol
Mike
Nederland High School
Lamar College
CAP
Mid-County
FAA
Orange and Bridge City
Mid- County
Beaumont
Hardin, County
Port Arthur
Al Glenn Joins Staff At First Baptist Church
Al Glenn joined the staff of the First Baptist Church in Silsbee as Minister of Music and Youth on January 1. A Dallas native, he previously led churches in Clarksville Amarillo Fort Worth Stephenville and Austin. Glenn holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education from North Texas State and a Master in Church Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His wife is also from Dallas and they have two daughters Dana and Adelia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Glenn
First Baptist Church
Silsbee
Dallas
Glenn
Clarksville
Amarillo
Fort Worth
Stephenville
Austin
North Texas State University
Denton
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Glenns
Dana
Adelia
Nurse Attends Houston Conference On New Welfare Program
Miss Louise Baldosier administrator of Silsbee Convalescent Center was among 322 nursing home staff and public welfare workers at a Houston conference January 22 and 23 on implementing the new multi level of service program for welfare recipients in nursing homes. The meeting, sponsored by the Texas Nursing Home Association and the State Department of Public Welfare, covered responsibilities under the program effective January 1, 1969.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Baldosier
Silsbee Convalescent Center
Houston
Texas Nursing Home Association
State Department of Public Welfare
Driver Education Teacher Workshop Set in Beaumont
About 70 driver education teachers, high school principals and superintendents from around 25 school districts will attend a full day workshop January 30 at the Royal Coach Inn in Beaumont. Joddie Witte will discuss state plans and financing, with DPS officer Robert Dymke addressing new licensing laws. Aetna Life and Casualty will demo the Drivocator system in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Coach Inn
Beaumont
Region V Education Service Center
Texas Education Agency
Department of Public Safety
Joddie Witte
Robert Dymke
Aetna Life and Casualty Co
Big Thicket Park Plan Seen Growing in 1967 Support
E R Wagoner of the Texas Forestry Association told Silsbee Kiwanis members that support for a 35 500 acre Big Thicket National Monument is rising. He said many groups back the Parks Service proposal to set aside 35 500 acres in multiple tracts across the Big Thicket though size opinions vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Thicket National Monument
Ally
National Park Service
E. R. Wagoner
Texas Forestry Association
Lufkin
Silsbee Kiwanis Club
Forestry Association
Parks ‘Service
Big Thicket
Wagoner
Peace Corps alumni to flood America by 1980
The piece argues that learning from Peace Corps experiences can reshape the United States. It highlights irrigation projects in Nepal, coastal life in Jamaica, and social gains at home from volunteers abroad and returning alumni as they influence Watts Detroit Appalachia and Indian reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Peace Corps
Nepal
Watts
Detroit
Appalachia
Washington, D.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
McGowans
Mr. McGowan
Don McGowan
Tots & Toys
DAY Nursery
Hulda Sirmons
College
Research Foundation of
The
National Endowment For the Humanities
Modern Language Association
National Council of Teachers of English
American Association of University Professors
Rho Upsilon
Fiat Ame
Seabee Group
Mt. Nebo
Miss Baldosier
Forestry
Neal
Bonita Morrell
Oak Ridge Salon
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