Texas Youth Conference Opens in Austin and Seguin
The eighth annual Texas Youth Conference gathers about 1,000 youths and adults July 30 to August 2 in Austin and Seguin to close the generation gap. Leaders include L. D. Harris, George Christian, Chris Gilbert, Cather Raynes, and John Stewart Chapman with sessions on government, home life, education, and environment.
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Austin
Seguin
Texas Youth Conference
L. D
Skip) Harris
George Christian
Johnson
Chris Gilbert
Houston
University of Texas At Austin
Cather Raynes
Dallas
Texas Classroom Teachers Association
John Stewart Chapman
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Texas
Ares
Christian
Gilbert
Raynes
Dr. Chapman
Tyler
White House
Delinquency Drive Fundraises at Texas Youth Conference
The Texas Youth Conference committee includes co chair Harris and state credentials head Alex ander. Penny Grubbs, 17, is the secretary treasurer from Dallas and named Top Teen by the Dallas Times Herald. The Austin finale features a red carpet reception hosted by the Speaker and Mrs. Gus Mutscher and an awards assembly in the House Chamber.
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Harris
Texas
White House
Gus Mutscher
Roark Named Outstanding Student at Texas Medical Branch
David T. Roark of Houston earns the Outstanding Student Award from Mu Delta Honorary Medical Service Society at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. The honor cites character leadership professional attitude and service to fellow students and the community. Roark previously earned a UT bachelor’s degree and held leadership roles with Phi Gamma Delta and the Texas Cowboys. He is a member of Alpha Kappa Kappa at UTMB Galveston and is the son and grandson of notable Texas figures.
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David T. Roark
Houston
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston
Mu Delta Honorary Medical Service Society
Roark
University of Texas
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Rush
Texas Cowboys
Alpha Kappa Kappa Medical Fraternity
TU Medical
Ples Odom Clan To Hold Reunion
Descendants of Ples Odom gather for their annual family reunion in the Odom Settlement eight miles northwest of Spurger. A basket lunch is served at noon.
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Ples Odom
Odom
Spurger
Card of Thanks from Billie Ruth Dotson
Thank you for prayers, flowers, cards, visits, gifts and good wishes during hospital stay and convalescence at home. Special thanks to Rev. S. Booker, First Baptist Church, Ladies Auxiliary of United Trainmen's Union, and friends Peggy, Joan, Naomi. God bless you all.
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Rev. S. Booker
First Baptist Church
United Trainmen’s Union
Peggy
Joan
Naomi
Billie Ruth Dotson
Raiderette Drill Team Starts Practices August Third
Lumberton Raiderette Drill Team invites high school girls to begin drills Monday August 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the high school cafeteria. Mrs. Wilberta Pollard, director, encourages participation. Final tryouts set for August 14 at 3 p.m. in the high school gym.
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Lumberton Raiderette
Wilberta Pollard
Vacation Bible School at First Assembly of God
Vacation Bible School will be held Monday August 3 through Friday August 7 from 9 to 11 30 a.m. for ages three to fifteen. Theme is Discover Christ with a treasure hunt contest and daily refreshments. Pastor J A Hendrix invites all to attend.
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Assembly of God
Vacation Bible School
Christ
J. A. Hendrix
IRS Questions And Answers Q and A on tax withholdings and deductions
IRS guidance covers why Social Security tax may have been withheld in early wages and how earnings are counted for support. It explains tax on home gains with exceptions for principal residence and adjusted sales price thresholds, and clarifies alimony versus child support taxation. It also confirms how to update estimated taxes using the 1040ES worksheet before the September payment.
Methodist Youth Plan Slave Day benefit for trip
The Senior High Youth of the First United Methodist Church host a Slave Day on Saturday to raise funds for their summer trip. Youth will mow lawns mop floors wash cars or handle home chores for a fee. Call 385-2846 after 8 30 a m to hire a youth.
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First United Methodist Church
Area Umpires Shine in LL District Play
Four Silsbee area umpires represented at Little League district games with District 12 semi finals and championship actions. Groves National beat Amelia in the semis, then Amelia won the district final 6 2 over Groves. Wright and Jesse Sanchez of Silsbee will work the Amelia vs Galveston District 14 bi district game on August 3 at Beaumont South Park Lions diamond.
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Silsbee Area
Martin Wilson
Charlie Wright
Calvin Norton
James Brown
Silsbee
Bobby Breithaupt
Buna
Groves National
Amelia
Groves
Wright
Jessie Sanchez
Galveston
Beaumont South Park Lions Diamond
Former convict to speak at North Hardin Baptist
Ike Robertson, ex inmate of Huntsville State penitentiary and Dallas businessman and evangelist, will speak Sunday at North Hardin Baptist Church ten miles north of Silsbee and four miles south of Fred. The Sunday night service at 7 30 p m targets area youth. Rev R J Simpson invites the public.
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Ike Robertson
Huntsville State Penitentiary
Dallas
North Hardin Baptist Church
Silsbee
Fred
R. J. Simpson
Witnesses Group Plans Alexandria Assembly in July
The Silsbee Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses plans a four day assembly in Alexandria Louisiana at Rapides Parish Coliseum July 30 to August 2. Horace V Madeley presiding minister urges whole families to attend the opening session as 61 cities across the United States Canada and the British Isles hold similar programs. The final day features the public lecture Saving the Human Race in the Kingdom Way.
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Silsbee Congregation of
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Alexandria
United States
Canada
British Isles
Horace V.madeley
Rapides Parish
Kingdom Way
Group Plans Work To Beautify Peaceful Rest Cemetery
The Peaceful Rest Cemetery near Kirby Mill will be cleaned and cared for starting July 30. Street captains and youth groups will initiate fund solicitation for hiring workers. Cemetery Board President Van D. Garrett notes local choirs may be invited to plan a closing musical program.
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Peaceful Rest
Kirby Mill
Cemetery Board
van D. Garrett
Garrett
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