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Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1960

Page

3

Double Ring Ceremony Binds Miss Jill Slavik Tommy Clark

Miss Jill Slavik and Tommy Clark exchanged nuptial vows in a Friday double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Slavik, wore Chantilly lace and silk mist taffeta with a velvet train, crown veil, and a cascade bouquet. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. L H Clark of Buna. A reception followed at the bride’s home. They will reside at 145 Fourteenth Street Beaumont after July 4.

Jill Slavik Tommy Clark Tommy Gene Clark First Methodist Church Eugene Jonte Emil Slavik L. H. Clark Buna Howard Perkins Robert Neyland Fourteenth Street Apt. 4 Beaumont Texas Lamar College Gulf States Utilities Company Lamar

Shower Celebrates Bride Jill Slavik Clark Here

A miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs. Tommy G. Clark, formerly Jill Slavik, was held Thursday June 23 from 7:30 to 9 p m at the home of Mrs. R E Ernst 625 N Ninth St The pink and white theme featured white stock on the refreshment table and silver candelabra centerpieces House party members included Mrs. Joan LaToof Mrs L O Wray Jr Mrs James Dorman and Mrs Frank Bell Clark has also received several pre nup expressions of congratulations with additional events listed through July 1.

Tommy G. Clark Jill Slavik R. E. Ernst N. Ninth St Joan LaToof L. O. Wray Jr James Dorman Frank Bell Clark Philip Allen Judy Farmer Fred Perlitz Ernst

Mrs A M Glass Celebrates 76th Birthday Surprise

Aunt Bebe Glass was honored with a surprise birthday party at her niece Mrs Tom Tennison Sr's home on Tuesday for her 76th birthday. Eight local ladies attended along with Mrs Stella Daniel and Mrs Joe Allen of Beaumont at a covered dish bridge luncheon.

A. M Bebe” Glass Tom Tennison Sr Stella Daniel Joe Allen Beaumont

World War I Marine Corps Aviation Strength

During World War I, Marine Corps aviation consisted of 282 officers and 2,180 enlisted men.

Marine Corps

Reggie Brewer Completes Navy Educational Test

Reggie Brewer son of Mr and Mrs J T Brewer of Silsbee completed general educational development tests aboard the USS Los Angeles earning the navy equivalency of a high school education. Lt j g J E Hopkins noted his high Interpretation of Literary Materials score among the nation’s top marks. Brewer enlisted at 17 in October 1959 and is stationed in Long Beach California.

Reggie Brewer J. T. Brewer Silsbee Los Angeles Navy J. G. J. E. Hopkins Brewer Long Beach Calif

Chance Loeb beer election due Saturday at Chance Loeb School

Citizens will vote on reinstating beer sales at Chance Loeb school from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is the second bid after a previous defeat one year ago. C. E. Reed serves as election judge.

Allied Guian Allied Finance Co Dallas 21 Texas Chance-Loeb Beer Chance - Loeb Nets C. E. Reed Chance-Loeb

Den 4 of Pack 88 Cubs Meet at Home

Den 4 of Cub Scout Pack 88 met June 23 at the home of den mother Mrs Bill Sellers with all boys and assistant den mother Mrs S T Odom present. The gathering opened with the den yell. Boys answered roll by naming famous athletes. Games followed and the meeting closed with the Wing circle. Grady Walters Jr. served refreshments.

Den 4 Cub Scout Pack Bill Sellers S. T. Odom Grady Walters Jr

Sour Lake Posts New Post Office Construction

Groundbreaking planned immediately for a new Sour Lake Post Office on Sixth Street with 2224 square feet interior, outside loading platform, and paved parking. Bid winners are E. A Luce and Virginia B. Luce. Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield announced. Construction and lease to the Post Office Department expected by December.

Sour Lake Post Office Department Arthur E. Summerfield Sixth Street

Card of Thanks for Elmer Sirmons

The Sirmons family thanks friends for the flowers ecards and acts of sympathy in the bereavement of Elmer Sirmons provided by Mrs Elmer Sirmons and family

Elmer Sirmons

Local Family Thanks Neighbors for Support During Illness and Death

The Collins family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness visits and food during the illness and death of their daughter and sister Lillie Collins.

Lillie Collins

Nome and Sour Lake districts discuss merger plan

An election for consolidating Nome and Sour Lake school districts is set for July 30 in both districts. Officials met July 1 at the Nome Rice Dryer to discuss the merger first proposed in June. Hardin-Jefferson Consolidated Independent School District is named as the proposed district, with a new high school name to be decided later.

Nome Sour Lake Nome Rice Dryer Hardin - Jefferson Consolidated Independent

Lions See Football Film Tuesday Night At Bluebonnet

Highlights of the 1959 season of the Chicago Bears were shown to the Silsbee Lions Club Tuesday night in the Bluebonnet Cafe. Jake Francis of Beaumont Falstaff Distributors presented the film, with Falstaff sponsoring a weekly televised game during football season. Paul Georgas was program chairman and D. E. Short presided.

Lions Bluebonnet Chicago Bears Silsbee Lions Club Bluebonnet Cafe Jake Francis Beaumont Falstaff Distributors, Inc Falstaff Paul Georgas D. EF. Short

Communion Set By Presbyterians Sunday Morning

The Lord's Supper will be observed at First Presbyterian Church this Sunday at 11 o'clock. Elders meet for prayer at 10 50 in the pastor's study. Church School opens at 9 44 with the Arthur Wornick family leading the opening assembly. The Seekers adult groups meet Sunday evening at 7 30 at the Wornick residence. Youth choir practice today at 5 00. sack suppers and recreation 6 15 to 7 00 for all church members. Junior and senior high youth continue faith discussions.

First Presbyterian Church Arthur Wornick Wornick

Boy Ricky Hatton's Fourth Birthday Party

A birthday party honoring Ricky Hatton was held at his parents home on Saturday from four to five with 17 guests. Cake punch favors party hats balloons suckers and bubble gum were shared. Hatton was cited as an unusual and of Honor for his actions on Iwo Jima where he fell on two grenades to save comrades and survived.

Ricky Hatton Mrs. W. D. Hatton Iwo Jima

State Health Board Advances Reconstitution of Grade A Dry Milk

The Texas Board of Health approved specifications allowing the reconstitution of Grade A dry milk solids into Grade A liquid milk. The rules, part of a supplement to the milk ordinance adopted by about 150 cities, enable dehydration and storage of surplus milk for later sale as Grade A fluid milk if containers are clearly labeled.

State Board of Health Texas Board of Health Action

Texas depots advance dry milk standards and processing

The article outlines new milk standards allowing Grade A dry milk imports after local ordinances. It notes three Texas plants in Rusk La Grange and Muenster, and explains dehydration and storage improvements reduce waste when fresh milk falls short. A separate Marines Korea feature mentions a Health Education Division airlifting a unit by helicopter.

Texas Rusk la Grange Muenster Korea Health Education Division Texas State Department Health. T

Mrs A W Drennen Dies In Penna

Mrs A W Drennen aged 74 died at her home in Penna after several months illness. She is the mother of Rev A A Drennen minister of education at the First Baptist Church in Sidsbee. Her husband, two grandchildren, and several siblings survive. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time.

A. A. Drennen First Baptist Church Sidsbee

Joseph Baker Clan Reunion Planned by Baker Family

The descendants of Josephi Baker will hold their annual reunion on July 17 at the Uncle John Baker old home place. A basket lunch will be served at noon and gifts awarded for farthest traveler youngest mother oldest mother and largest attending family with J. C. Baker as president inviting the public.

Josephi Baker Uncle John Baker

Methodist Youth Plan Activities Week

The First Methodist Church youth sponsor their annual activities week from July 25 to July 29. Rev. William Cassabaum of Orange will speak each night. The schedule includes supper at 5 30, discussion at 6 30, worship at 7 20 and recreation at 8 20. Charles Strack leads the youth efforts and invites area youths to attend.

The First Methodist Church William Cassabaum Orange Charles Strack

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