Pine Beetles Attack 20 Million Acres in East Texas
Scientists at the Southern Forest Research Institute report a synthetic attractant named frontalin and its derivative frontalure to curb the southern pine beetle Dendroctonus frontalis. The compound aims to lure beetles to treated trees, allowing targeted destruction of brood with minimal environmental impact.
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East
Texas
Southern Forest Research Institute
U.S
Louisiana
Arkansas
Alabama
Mississippi
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
Kentuckey
Hardin County
Southern Research Institute
Pierre Vite
Debra Dement Bride-Elect Honored in Tyler Showers
Miss Debra Sue Dement of Tyler, bride-elect of Ronnie Carpenter, received a mingling bridal shower May 20 from 2 to 5 pm at Mrs. Raymond Barclay’s home with hostesses Mrs. Ramsey Hooks Mrs. Edward Bovett Mrs. Doyle McKeown and Mrs Co D Roy. Out of town guests included relatives from Tyler Houston and Beaumont. The couple plans to marry July 22 in Tyler.
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Debra Sue Dement
Tyler
Ronnie Carpenter
Raymond Barclay
Ramsey Hooks
Edward Bovett
Doyle McKeown
Co. D. Roy
Miss Dement
John Brumley
John Dement
Marilee ‘Dement
Morris Belt
James Younglove
Houston
Bruce Vincent
Beaumont
Mr. Carpenter
Mrs Graye McClinton Honored With Tea
Mrs Graye McClinton was honored with a tea at the home of Mrs Eddie Plunk on May 23 as she retires at year end. Friends from Kirby Elementary and Read Turrentine Elementary attended and presented a gift of affection and appreciation. The table featured yellow tulips daisies and mums with Mrs R L Read and Mrs Harmon Weathersby assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graye McClinton
Eddie Plunk
McClinton
Kirby
Read-Turrentine
R. L. Read
Harmon Weathersby
148 200 New Public Service Jobs Are Filled
Washington reports that 148 200 public service jobs have been filled under the Emergency Employment Act of 1971, about 95 percent of the 155 200 created. The Labor Department notes most funds go to state and local governments, with federal administration under 2 percent. Special emphasis is on Vietnam era veterans and the jobs mainly involve public works, transportation, education, law enforcement, health, parks, and social services.
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Washington
J. D. Hodgson
Labor Department
Manpower Administration
Hodgson
Congress
PEP
Public Service Public Works
Parks and Recreation
The
Historical Society Meeting in Nederland June 7 1972
Southeast Texas Genealogical and Historical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 pm in Nederland City Hall on June 7 1972. Guest speaker Louis Dugas Orange County District Attorney will discuss research on early Orange County history and his forthcoming book The First Settlers of Orange County. The talk includes 1835 to 1840s figures such as West Pattillo Cole Stephenson Bland and others and Jefferson the first county seat on Cow Bayou. Open to the public.
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Southeast Texas Genealogical and Historical Society
Nedherland City Hall
Louis Dugas
Orange County
Dugas
West
Pattillo
Cole
Stephenson
Bland
Jefferson
Jefferson County
Cow Bayou
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Ferguson
The Ferguson family thanks everyone for prayers visits flowers and care during Mrs. Ferguson’s confinement at Doctors Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ferguson express appreciation.
Tourist season opens June 3 at Reservation Indian Village
The Alabama and Coushatta Indian Reservation opens its summer season on June 3 with new attractions including the Big Thicket Reptile Garden Inn of the 12 Clans Restaurant and a children’s petting zoo. Visitors can enjoy daily tribal dances a Living Indian Village museum and crafts shop plus Big Thicket tours and a 25 minute Indian Chief Railroad ride through the Big Thicket area. Open through Labor Day 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays 12:30 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Located 17 miles east of Livingston on U S 190 and 90 miles north of Houston.
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Alabama and
Coushatta Indian Reservation
Big Thicket
East Texas
Indian Chief Railroad
Big Sandy Creek
Lake Tombigee
Texas
Livingston
U. S. 190
Houston
Miss Brenda Kay McLaughlin to wed Kenneth Hollyfield
Miss Brenda Kay McLaughlin and Kenneth Michael Hollyfield plan to marry Saturday at 8 p m in the First Pentecostal Church Silsbee Rev C M Duplissey and Rev James Stephenson to officiate The bride is a Silsbee High School student The groom a Silsbee High School graduate and state highway employee They will reside in Silsbee A reception will follow in the church educational building Invitations extended to friends and relatives through the press
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James M. McLaughlin
Brenda Kay
Kenneth Michael Hollyfield
Elmer Hollyfield
Silsbee
Pentecostal
North 5Th Street
C. M. Duplissey
James Stephenson
Silsbee High School
Hollyfield
Mrs. Ruby King Receives Son’s Posthumous Marine Medals
Mrs. Ruby Mae King received the medals of her son Lance Corporal Melvin Bon King posthumously from Captain C. L. Harkness in Beaumont. King, a 1969 Silsbee High School graduate and basketball player, joined the Marine Corps July 1969 and died March 16, 1972 at 29 Palms, California. He was to marry Rose Mary Lee of Silsbee. his father William E. King is deceased.
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Ruby Mae King
C. L. Harkness
Marine Corps Reserve
Beaumont
King
Palms
Calif
Rose Mary Lee
Silshee
Division Street
William E. King
Good Shepherd Bible School Set At Silsbee Church
Good Shepherd Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School June 5 to 16 from 8 to 1 with Mrs. I R Brownlee as principal. Ages three to 16 may attend. Registration Saturday 9 a.m. includes skating party and picnic. Commencement June 18 at 7 p.m. Rev. Lester Sensat leads the church north of Silsbee on highway 92.
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Good Shepherd Baptist Church
I. R. Brownlee
Lester Sensat
Silsbee
Highway 92
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Wayne) Hollyfield
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Democratic Party
John Connally
Allan Shivers
Connally
North Silsbee
R.C. Williams
Historical Society
Nederland
Justice of the Peace
Pol. Ad. Pd
Leroy Anderson
Miss McLaughlin
M. Hollyfield
Odis Gore
Marvel
Ann Gore
NORTH
Saturdas
Ruby M. King
Nona King
Good Shepherd
Lodge
Hercules Masonic Lodge
F&am
S&s
11Th Street
L. K. Johnson
W. M
D. Lane
Secty
Kirkpatrick
Dolph Briscoe
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Briscoe
Bo “Rud Stevens
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