Twirler's Camp At Lamar June 22 23rd Annual Summer Session
Lamar University hosts the 23rd annual Summer twirler camp starting June 22 under Dr. C. A. Wiley with Frances Whitley of Corpus Christi heading 12 teachers. Don Stockton leads drum major training. notable former and current Lamar twirlers participate. Classes run 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Brochures and applications available by mail or phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Lamar University
C. A
Pete) Wiley
Lamar
Frances Whitley
Corpus Christi
Miss Whitley
Texas
Arkansas
Houston
Don Stockton
Newton High School
Stockton
Rome
Italy
Macleen
Marsha Whitley
Myra Lane
Nederland
Colleen Ronquille
Port Arthur
Gail Fisher Goutreaux
Jane Powell
Orange
Debbie Porter
Austin
Kathy Wood
Kilgore Rangerettes
Debbie Lowrey
Mary Sheffield
Belinda Guarjardo
San Antonio
Dr. Wiley
Lamar U
Gina Hignett finalist in district oratorical contest
Gina Hignett daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Hignett of Silsbee won a finalists trophy at the District Optimist Club Oratorical contest held at the Red Carpet Inn in Beaumont July 31 to June 1. The SHS junior advanced after winning local and zone contests and spoke on Rights of the Individual under coach Mrs Birdie Standley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gina Hignett
Joe Hignett
Silsbee
Red Carpet Inn
Beaumont
Hignett
Silsbee High School
Funeral Services for Mrs. Jennie Smith 69 Held in Silsbee
Graveside rites were conducted Friday at Antioch Cemetery Buna for Mrs. Jennie Smith 69 of Silsbee who died May 28 in Doctor's Hospital after an illness. Officiant Rev. R. E. Barclay. Survivors include three daughters three sons two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Smith
Silsbee
Antioch
Buna
Farmer Funeral Home
R. E. Barclay
Orange
Thelma Busley
K. E. Smith
Louis L. and
Charles W. Smith
Dezzie Bryant
Appie Bryant
Broaddus
Jasper Evans
Nacogdoches
Almon Evans
Wotaw Happenings In The Thicket Community
Amber Eason reports on local events from The Thicket community including a Homecoming at Center Baptist Church on June 7 and 8 with singing and a basket lunch. Rev. Anthony Rhodes leads revival at the Assembly of God. Community members travel to Beaumont and Dassetta for singing events. donations for a missionary bicycle support Miguel R Callijas. Grandparents and great-grandparents honored. Samuel Aaron born May 27 to Ricky Sumrall and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Baptist Church
Anthony Rhodes
Assembly of God Church
William Tanton
Happy Goodmans
Dixie Echos
Florida Boys
Johnny Cook
Beaumont City Auditorium
Ann Smith
Linda Surratt
Wennette Loftin
Guarnere
Nederland
Dassetta
Robert Davis
Church of God
Mordie Marcontell
Miguel R. Callijas
San Salvador
Dick Rosier
Albert Fletcher
Livingston
Fletcher
Edward Sumrall
Warren Rosier
Samuel Aaron
Ricky Sumrall
Silsbee
FE. P. (Sketter) Rosier
Houston
Sam Moore
Vacation Bible School at Oak Grove Assembly June 9 to 13
Bible School will be held June 9 through 13 at the Oak Grove Assembly of God Church. The theme is Up Up and Away with classes daily from 9 to 11 30 a.m. A Bible Study session handicraft period and refreshments will be served each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Drum Major And Twirlers Named For Warren Band
Kathy Nichols daughter of D. C. Nichols Warren was selected drum major for the 1975 76 Warren Warriors Band Kathy Mattingly was chosen head twirler Debra Hooks Paula Tyler Cheryl Dickey were named other twirlers judged on poise military routine individual dance and marching in the tryouts or selection process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Nichols
D. C. Nichols
Warren
Warren Warriors
Kathy Mattingly
Gary Mattingly
Cheryl Dickey
Della T. Dickey
Fred
Deborah Hooks
Leslie Hooks
Paula Tyler
Homer W. Tyler
Family News From Silsbee and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Edward Sumrall and family notes include Pat Hinson of Brenham graduation at Mary Brantly Smiley High School in Houston where granddaughter Carol Sumrall also graduated Darlene Sumrall returned home and attended the Wallace Family Reunion at Eastex Picnic Grounds Phyllis Loftin and Tammy of Kountze joined the party Debbie Averett bride elect of George David Martin July 18 wedding date set After 13 years with Silsbee Independent School District Gladys Lee thanks friends and cafeteria workers administrators and faculty upon retirement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye
Findley Goss
Hardin
John M. Myers Sr
Charles Loftin
Houston
Herbert Loftin
Zena Loftin
W. F. Perkins
Jim Shoat
Lilian Flowers
Marysee
Opal Allemany
Angleton
Elton
Dean Jackson
Joe Marcontell
la Marque
Mobile
Robert Graham
Splendora
Vera Graham
Dorothy Ruth Graham
Pam
el Campo
Ethel Graham
Thelma Roller
Alvin
Ervin Graham
Jerry Stillwell
Andy
Cairo
Egypt
States
Stillwell
LeRoy Byrum
Richard McKinney
Larry Wakefield
Humble
Wakefield
Byrum
McKinney
Gene Jones
Victor
Edward Sumrall
R. Z. Hinson
Pat Hinson
Brenham
P. O. Eason
Mary Brantly-Smiley High School
Carol Sumrall
Darlene Sumrall
Eason
Wallace
Eastex Pic
Amber Eason
Debbie Averett
Horseshoe Lakes
George David Martin
Segno
Horseshoe Lakes Recreation Center
Miss Averett
Mrs. Averett
Horseshoe
Silsbee Independent
Lafeteria
Gladys Lee
Lakes and Mr. Martin Connection Noted in Family Line
Lakes and Mr Martin are linked through the family of Mrs R Z Hinson as her son.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Twirler
SHS
Birdie Standley
Joanne Hignett
O'Neil Intermediate School
Mrs
Bible School
First Baptist Church
Silsbee, Texas
Nic
Phyllis Loftin
Tammy of
Kountze
Mrs. Loftin
Mrs. Eason
O'Neil
Judy Diane Davis
Lisa Kay Breaux
Insurance Agency
Paul Georgas
Silshee, Texas
Lumberton, Texas
Billy Barclay
R Bigges
Buck Jones Lumber Company
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