Birth announcements from Silsbee and area families
Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Renfoe welcome a daughter born July 23 at Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Beaumont. Stacy Ann born July 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Don Harrison of Silsbee. Kimberley Dianne born July 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Alvin Ramsey Jr. of Evadale at Doctors Hospital. James Thirmen born July 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Pete Tinney of Silsbee at Doctors Hospital. Clinton Wade born July 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Richard Grisham of Silsbee at Doctors Hospital. Christi Renee born July 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wendel Shaves of Silsbee at Doctors Hospital. John David born July 25 to Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson Leger Jr. of Sour Lake at Doctors Hospital. Jacqueline Suzanne born July 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scott James of Silsbee at Doctors Hospital. Nathan Paul born July 17 at Hardin Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Ray Carruthers of Batson. L. W. Ill born July 21 at Women’s and Children’s Hospital Beaumont to Mr. and Mrs. L. W. McNeil Jr. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs. L. W. McNeil Sr. and Mr and Mrs. Raymond Barclay. Lancaster Pennsylvania is named as former capital for one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Renfoe
Silsbee
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Stacy Ann
Doctors Hospital
Jerry Don Harrison
Bryan Alvin Ramsey Jr
Evadale
Kimberley Dianne
James Thirmen
Ruben Pete. Tinney
Clinton Wade
Edgar Richard Grisham
Christi Renee
Charles Wendel Shave’s
John Wilson Leger Jr
Sour Lake
John David
Doctor's Hospital
Jacqueline Suzanne
Joseph Scott James
Nathan Paul
An Hardin Memorial Hospital
Bennie Ray Carruthers
Batson
L. W. McNeil Jr
L. W. Ill
Women's and Children’s Hospital
Beaumont
L. W. McNeil Sr
Raymond Barclay
City
Birds Lack Teeth Use Gizzards For Grinding Food
Birds are toothless in all living species. A strong gizzard substitutes teeth, grinding food as needed. The gizzard sits near the bird’s center of gravity for balance and efficient digestion.
Last Summer Recreation Session To Begin
The city’s summer recreation program starts a two week run on Monday July 31 at the Exquitte Club site on South 21st Street. Assistant City Manager Cesar Dominguez announced the session runs through August 1 for children aged 9 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exquisette Club
South 21St Street
Cesar Dominguez
Silsbee City Hall
Ernest Avenue
Connie Grissom
Melda Kelly
Joyce Smith
Local Family News Highlights Travel and Military Service
Mrs Ralph Disch and daughter Elizabeth head home to Dallas after visiting her mother. Lydia Hyde and H K Ludwig Sr of San Augustine visited in Dallas area with H K Ludwig Jr family. J E Mask underwent tests at Santa Fe Hospital Temple. L H Wade visited Baton Rouge and New Orleans then entered Silsbee Doctors Hospital July 24. Richard Allen Wilson in basic US Army training at Fort Polk. Rev and Mrs Lester Sensat and kids toured Colorado. Charles G Parker discharged from US Air Force after 20 years. to settle in Golden Triangle area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Disch
Elizabeth
Dallas
Lydia Hyde
H. K. Ludwig Sr
San Augustine
H. K. Ludwig Jr
J. E. Mask
Santa Fe Hospital
Temple
L. H. Wade
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Richard Allen Wilson
Sammie Wilson
US Army
Fort Polk
Lester Sensat
Colorado
Dean Warren
Charles G. Parker
US Air Force
Patterson Ai Force Base
Dayton
Ohio
Parker
Japan
Korea
Vietnam
China
Golden Triangle
Funeral Services for Fred A. Erwin in Lumberton
Fred Anderson Erwin, 46, of Lumberton, died at Silsbee Doctors Hospital after being stricken at home on July 26. He was a Baptist merchant seaman and is survived by his wife Margie, a son Clifford, two daughters Pati and Jacques, three brothers, two sisters, his mother Maula Erwin, and three stepsons Roggenkamp Rodger and David. Funeral directors at Miller in Lumberton were handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Anderson Erwin
Lumberton
Miller Funeral Directors, Inc
Erwin
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Four Corners
Margie McClean Erwin
Clifford D Erwin
Texarkana
Pati Blackmone
Fire Destroys Auto in Silsbee July 24
Silsbee volunteers battled a morning blaze that destroyed a 1951 Plymouth owned by Joe Howard on Fresemus Road just before 8 a.m. The same day a home fire at 445 South 15th Street damaged a radio. Chief Russell Busby reported other volunteers attended the 43rd Annual Firemen's Training School at Texas A&M University July 16-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Russell Busby
Plymouth
Joe Howard
Prince Hall Villa
Busby
Fresemus Road
C. J. Horn
South 15Th Street
J. C. Busby
Billy Slaydon
Dave Miller
Gordon Smith
John Busby
Johnny Walters
Hardin County Fire Department
Texas A&m University
College Station
Herrington Enters Baylor Med Nurse Course in Dallas
Lawrence Delane Herrington has begun the summer session at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas pursuing a four year professional nurse course. The six week session covers introductory nursing courses with further study planned in the next four semesters. Herrington is a Baylor School of Nursing junior from Waco and nephew of Albert Herrington of Silshee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Delane Herrington i
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas
Herrington
Baylor University School of Nursing
Waco
Albert C. Herrington
Barefield, Silshee
Bible School at North Hardin Baptist Begins July 31
Vacation Bible School at North Hardin Baptist Church runs July 31 to August 4 from 6 30 to 8 30 p m for all ages with nursery provision. Mrs Bruce Collier is principal and department leaders include Mrs Bill Baker Bruce Collier Mrs Susie Kelly and Mrs J J Provost with Miss Diane Munden as pianist and Mrs Provost leading singing. Commencement exercises Friday night followed by handicraft displays and a social hour with refreshments. Transportation calls to 385 3093 or 385 4502. Rev R J Simpson pastor. church located north of Silsbee on Highway 92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iChurch
North Hardin Baptist Ichurch
Bruce Collier
Bill Baker
Susie Kelly
J. J. Provost
Diane Munden
Revival at Mt. Olivet Baptist To Begin July 30
Randy Smith and Gary Wood will lead Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Fred for a revival starting July 30 at 7 30 p.m. Debbie Sanders of Dallas will be pianist. Smith a Dallas Baptist College senior and Beverly Hills Baptist Church member has conducted about 75 revivals in three years. Wood, Silsbee High School graduate and Stephen F Austin College junior, leads the music. Rev. Richard Whittington is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Smith
Gary Wood
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Fred
Debbie Sanders
Dallas
Smith
Dallas Baptist College
Beverly Hills Baptist Church
R. Nelson Smith
Wood
Johnnie Wood
Silsbee
Silsbee High School
Stephen F. Austin College
Nacogdoches
Richard Whittington
Exquisett Club Meeting Planned at Mrs Johns Home
Exquisett Civic Club schedules a meeting at 7 30 p m August 3 at Mrs W M Johns home announced by president Mrs Birdie Singleton. The Linberty Bell of 1835 tolled for John Marshall notables in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exquisett Civic Club
W. M Johns
Birdie Singleton
John Marshall
Ordinance Prohibits Fireworks Within Silsbee City
The City Council of Silsbee Texas unanimously passes Ordinance 710 banning firing throwing or casting of fireworks in the city. The measure prohibits sale and possession of five works within Silsbee and sets penalties with removal by the Fire Chief and required publication. Mayor James L Habhr signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Silsbee
James L. Habhr
Party Honors Miss Joanne Slaydon Bride Elect
Miss Joanne Slaydon bride elect of Ricky Kulis to marry August 5 was honored at the home of Mrs John Kur by hostesses Miss Linda Savant Miss Brenda Parks and Mrs Russell Wright. Guests enjoyed dessert as Miss Slaydon opened gifts placed in a large blue ribbon decorated plastic waste basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Slaydon
Ricky Kulis
John Kurby
Linda Savant
Brenda Parks
Russell Wright
Miss Slaydon
Silsbee Junior High Band Rehearsals Start August First
The Silsbee Junior High School band will begin rehearsals on Tuesday August 1 with a schedule: 9:30-10:00 marching practice for seventh graders 10-10:30 break 10:30-12:00 playing practice for seventh and eighth graders Drum major is Ethel Means and the twirlers are Leigh McLaughlin Nancy Duffle and Caron Heddieston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Ethel Means
Leigh McLaughlin
Nancy Duffle
Caron Heddieston
Bid notice for 1963 7T2 school bus in Silsbee Texas
The School Board of Silsbee invites bids for one 1963 7T2 passenger International school bus Old No 14. Bids due by 4 pm August 1972 at the School Administration Office 215 W Avenue H Silsbee TX. Bus may be inspected at O nei l Intermediate campus. Board may accept or reject any bid. Don L Hough Supt of Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenue H
Silsbee
Texas
O'Neil
Don L. Hough
Gue
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