National Editorial Affiliate Member Publication Details
National Editorial asgp of 4TiRN affiliate member entered under a second class mailing permit April 19 1919 at the Post Office Silsbee Texas. Published every Thursday at 410 Highway 96 Silsbee Texas 77656. Subscription rate 3.50 per year Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson Counties 4.00 outside these counties. Editorial staff list includes David Read R L Read Tommy Read Mrs Leona Whitman Judy Jones and others with Harold Leigh Ruth Stirling James Johnson John Hamilton and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
Silsbee Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel Plans
Silsbee residents and relatives are noted visiting Liberty Port Neches Beaumont Jasper Irving and Memphis. Dr H E Mundeen attended the Texas State Chiropractic Association convention in Houston. Debor ah Vincent of Beaumont visited her grandmother Mayburn La Brache. A L Tucker returned from Memphis after visiting daughter and family. Gail and Sandy plan summer study in Boulder Colorado and California visits are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Lincoln
Liberty
W. Z. Trotti Sr
W. Z. Trotti Jr
Bryan Mays
Port Neches
Donna Nolen
Beaumont
J. H. Richardson
H. E. Mundeen
Silsbee
Texas State Chiropractic Association
Houston
A. W. Overland Jr
Gail
Sandy Frank
Boulder
Colo
California
J. H. DePartee
Sandy
University of Colorado
A. L. Tucker
Memphis
Public Notice in Texas Court Citation and City Budget Hearing
Public notice items include a Texas citation to Unknown Stockholders of Poor Man's Oil Company in Hardin County with a 42 day answer period ending July 11 1966 for a trespass to try title suit over 5 acres from Nancy Fuller Survey. Also public hearing notice for the City of Silsbee budget for 1966 67 set for June 23 1966 at 7 30 pm in City Hall with City Manager Woore DuBose presiding.
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State OF
Texas
Poor Man's Oil Company
A. D
Hardin County
Kountze
Carrie Hooks
Poor Man's OU Company
Nancy Fuller
Beaumont Syndicate
P. G. Omohundro
Mardin County
Old Court
Silsbee
Earnest Avenue
DuBose
A P Package Store Permit Sought Near Silsbee Texas
Notice of an application under the Texas Liquor Control Act for a Package Store Permit to be operated as A and P Package Store located 3/10 mile from Silsbee city limits on Ave J in Hardin County Texas. Owner J P Young Rt 2 Box 1358 Silsbee Texas 152.
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Silsbee City Limits
Ave. J
Hardin County
Texas
J. P. Young
Silsbee
New Texas Travel Book Colorful Vacation Idea
Texas Highway Department releases a 32-page color brochure Texas Americas Fun tier offering maps photographs and art in a magazine style. It divides the state into six recreational regions and highlights hunting fishing regulations tourist services and attractions. The department distributed nearly a million copies of an earlier edition and expects higher demand for the new brochure along with millions more travel literature pieces and posters prompting out of state visitors to Texas.
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Austin
Texas
America
Texas Highway Department
Friendship
Highway Department
Texas Facts Sheet
State Parks Guide
State Capitol
Amarillo
Mexico
Lone Star State
Births Across Silsbee and Beaumont Area Families
Hello world to Rebecca Ann Nichols born May 31 to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nichols in England where Nichols serves with the US Army. Kenneth Daniel Suitt weighs 8 pounds 13 ounces born June 10 at St Elizabeth Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Suitt. Cristi Elizabeth Collins born June 10 at Baptist Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Collins. grandparents are H E Woodard of Silsbee and Elbert Collins of Beaumont. Stanton Ray White born June 2 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont to Mr. and Mrs. Ray White of Silsbee. Patricia Diane Cain born June 8 to Mr. and Mrs. William Cain of Silsbee. Johnnie Lee Vaught Jr born June 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie L Vaught. Terry Fendley born June 8 to Mr. and Mrs. McLeary Fendley of Silsbee. Rhonda Renee Doucette born June 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Emory Doucette Jr. of Kountze. Grandparents mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. H W Boddie and Mr. and Mrs. D H Suitt.
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Edward Nichols
England
Rebecca Ann
Nichols
Marie Barrett
Frank Suitt
Kenneth Daniel
St. Elizabeth Hospital
H. W. Boddie
D. H. Suitt
Cristi Elizabeth
Bob Collins
Beaumont
Baptist Hospital
H. E. Woodard
Silsbee
Elbert Collins
Ray L. White
Stanton Ray
Patricia Diane
William Marion Cain
Johnnie Lee Vaught
Johnnie Lee Jr
Terry
McLeary Fendley
Emory D. Doucette Jr
Kountze
Rhonda Renee
Mrs R M Rives To Address Writers At Conference
Mrs R M Rives of Rose Lawn Park spoke at the Piney Woods Writers Conference as a Beaumont Writers Club representative at Stephen F. Austin State College Nacogdoches delivering an address to Dr Walter Kidds creative writing class. Rives presides the club with webber and Beck as members. Webber known for magazine stories and Beck an instructor.
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R. M. Rives
Rose Lawn Park
Piney Woods
Beaumont Writers Club
Stephen F. Austin State College
Nacogdoches
Walter Kidd
Rives
Earline Webber
Benson F. Beck
Beaumont
Wildlife long lives and aging records across species
The article lists official ages for various animals showing long lifespans. Giants like the giant tortoise reach 152 years, box turtles 123, swans 102, parrots 80, and others such as owls and alligators at 68. It notes captivity extending life for some, while humans are described with a humorous remark on their shorter lifespans.
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Texas
Peters Glover to Wed in Port Acres Home Ceremony
Miss Sharon Elaine Peters and E Wade Glover plan a June 17 wedding at 7 p.m. in the bridegroom’s parents’ home. Rev James Curry of Sulfur La will officiate. Peters is the daughter of Mrs D W Sipple and a Stephen F Austin High School graduate. Glover is a 1965 Silsbee High School graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Erving D Glover. Maid of honor is Diane Romero. Bridegroom’s father will serve as best man. A reception will follow.
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Sharon Elaine Peters
E. Wade Glover
James Curry
Sulfur
Miss Peters
D. W. Sipple
Port Acres
Stephen F Austin High School
Glover
Silsbee High School
Erving D. Glover
Diane Romero
Miss Sarah Willis and Q L Self Married Last Week
Mr and Mrs R L Self were joined in matrimony last week. The bride is the former Miss Sarah Louise Willis, daughter of Mr and Mrs T E Willis of Fred. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs Mildred Self of Crockett.
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Sarah Willis
Q. L. Self
R. L. Self
Sarah Louise Willis
T. E. Willis
Fred
Mildred Self
Crockett
Cement glue as a potent fire starter in wet weather
The text notes cement-type glue consists mainly of acetone and burns with a very intense flame, making it an excellent fire starter even when conditions are wet.
Shavers-Isgate Nuptials Set for July 2 in Pine Crest Church
Mr and Mrs H N Shavers announce the engagement of their daughter Jeanelle to James Barron Isgate son of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Isgate of Noble La The bride a Anacoco High School graduate and fiance a Many High School graduate both attended Northwestern State College The wedding is scheduled for Saturday July 2 at 8 pm at Pine Crest Baptist Church and invites friends and relatives through the press to attend
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H. N. Shavers
Jeanelle
James Barron Isgate
Jimmy Isgate
Noble, la
Anacoco High School
Anacoco
Many High School
Many
Northwestern State College
Natchitoches
Pine Crest Baptist Church
Rev. R. E. Jonte Returns as Silsbee Methodist Pastor
Rev. R. Eugene Jonte was again named pastor of the First Methodist Church of Silsbee at the Joint Annual Conference of Texas Methodist conferences in Dallas on June 6 10. C. J. Polk Jr. was appointed pastor of the Silsbee Mission. Other area appointments included R. W. Hillenkamp Woodcrest Methodist Chance Loeb Robert O. Dean Buna Call Jim H Crawford Kountze E Leon Unger Saratoga Batson John E. Birkelbach Sour Lake and George M. Capps Spurger.
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R. Eugene Jonte
First Methodist Church of
Silsbee
Dallas
C. J. Polk Jr
R. W. Hillenkamp
Woodcrest Methodist
Chance-Loeb
Robert O. Dean
Buna-Call
Jim H. Crawford
Kountze
E. Leon Unger
Saratoga-Batson
John E. Birkelbach
Sour Lake
George M. Capps
Spurger
Veterans Pension Questions For Helpless Children And Dependents
A reader asks about eligibility for a helpless child pension for a sister unable to work due to a childhood accident. Medical evidence should be provided to the VA to support a claim. If approved, she may receive pension payments. The VA notes nonservice connected pension does not affect a service connection claim and, if granted, benefits are adjusted accordingly. Visiting a patient in a VA hospital, bring food only after nurse checks diet orders at the nursing station.
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Veterans Administration
Veterans Administration Hospital
Handy Drinking Cup From Cigarette Pack
Cellophane from a cigarette pack can make an emergency drinking cup. Lightweight plastic containers from some cigarettes also serve as usable cups.
Dean van Dyk to speak on AA at Houston Music Hall
Dean van Dyk, dean of St. Pauls Cathedral Oklahoma City, will address Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup Houston at 8 pm Friday June 24 at the Music Hall Houston. The Very Rev John C van Dyk will discuss the problem drinker and the clergy AA role. Free admission and no collection. The event aims to inform medical and social work professionals on alcoholism.
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Dean van Dyk
Houston Music Hall
Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup Association of
Houston
Music Hall
John C. van Dyk
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
Oklahoma City
Technical University of
U.S
General Theological Seminary
New York City
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Morris Plains
N.J
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Vegetable Show and Sale At Beaumont Market
The Farmers Market Vegetable Show and sale is set for Tuesday June 21 under the Agriculture Committee of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce. President Marvin Ivy notes a record number of fine quality entries. Dr John Larsen of Texas A&M will judge at 9:00 a.m. Ribbons go to the top three baskets in each class and all ribboned baskets will be auctioned at 2:00 p.m. The market shed is open daily 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a good supply of vegetables including tomatoes corn Kentucky Wonder beans and blackeyed peas.
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Agriculture ‘Committee
Beaumont ‘Chamber of Commerce
Marvin Ivy
Hillister
John Larsen
Texas A&m University
Ivy
Maturity and Childlike Faith in Daily Devotion
The meditation urges spiritual maturity without losing childlike trust toward God. Jesus teaches that God is Father and believers should love and serve Him with childlike faith. A closing prayer asks for heartfelt trust and a thought question asks if one’s heart matches a child’s loving faith. Bruce A. Ramsburg, Maryland, signs as author. A fishing tip suggests cork to prevent hook rusting.
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Paul
Jesus
God
Christ Our Redeemer
Bruce A. Ramsburg
Maryland
2000 Horses At State Fair Show In Dallas 1966
The 81st State Fair of Texas in Dallas runs October 8 to 23 featuring 2000 horses across four series at State Fair Coliseum. New programs include five and three gaited saddle horses, fine harness, roadster, walking horses, Shetland ponies, plus Arabian and Golden Pleasure horses and Appaloosas. Open Cutting and American Quarter Horse shows cap the schedule with $26,400 in prize money.
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Young America
Dallas
Ray W. Wilson
State Fair Coliseum
State Fair Arena
Wilson
State Fair
America
E Cole Attends PA Convention
Certified Public Accountants from ten southern states gather in Memphis Tennessee June 12 to 15 for the Southern States Conference of CPAs with the theme A Changing Profession for Changing Times. Speakers include IRS Commissioner Sheldon Cohen and Lewis D Gilbert stockholder at large. Clyde Cole CPA Silsbee attends as lockmarer of EasTex Inc.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cpas
Sheldon Cohen
Internal Revenue Service
Lewis D. Gilbert
Clyde Cole
CPA
Silsbee
Lockmarer
EasTex Inc
P-TA Convention Scheduled in Memphis This June
The 40th annual National Congress Colored Parents and Teachers convention will be held in Memphis Tennessee from June 18 to 21. Area president Mrs N Baptiste of Beaumont requests all P T A presidents to send their name and address to her at 1975 Lela Street Beaumont.
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The
National Congress | Colored Parents and Teache
Memphis
Tern
N. Baptiste
Bellmont
P-Ta
Baptiste
Lela Street
Beaumont
Koufax and Drysdale to start three game set in Astrodome
Dodgers manager Walt Alston announced Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale would pitch in the Astrodome during Los Angeles three game series on June 20 21 and 22 with Don Sutton the probable starter for Tuesday night Tickets office hours extended this weekend at the Astrodome Foley's stores and TTA counters in Rice and Sheraton Lincoln Hotels will sell tickets A Milking Contest featuring Dave Giusti Nellie Fox will precede Monday nights game to rebound from June 12 defeat by Derrell Griffith and Jim Brewer
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Sandy Koufax
Don Drysdale
Astrodome
Los Angele Dodgers
Dodger
Walt Alston
Koufax
Drysdale
Don Sutton
Astro Ticket
Dick McDowell
Foley's
TTA
Rice
Sheraton-Lincoln
Southwest
Dave Giusti
Nellie Fox
Derrell Griffith
Jim Brewer
Los Angeles
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Asgp
4Tirn
David Read
R. L. Read
Tommy Read
Leona Whitman
Judy Jones
Harold Leigh
Ruth Stirling
Linotype
James Johnson
John Hamilton
Silsbee Social Notes
Mrs. Leona Whitman
J. M. Stallcup
Tom Schofield
Deborah Vincent
Stephen F. Austin Junior High
Mayburn LaBrache
B. J. McGowan
Irving
D. B. Swarthout
Van
Don McGowan
WL. Selman
Horain County
New Texas
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Sharon Peters
Jeanelle Shavers
R. E. Jonte
Veterans News
Eldocraft Aluminum Boats
Britton-Cravens Lumber Company
E. Ave
Texaco Station
Nick Mitchell
Texaco Bulk Plant
Stoday
Kingdom of Heaven
E. Cole
R.c.’S
Rocery & Market
10Th Street
Highway 327
Bakerite
Red Bird
Vienna
William
BON Ami
Dixie Peach
Borden's Orange Juice
Holsum Tea Biscuits
L. Box
Pork Sale
A. E. Templeton
Office OF Optometry
Chumley
North 4Th Street
Pike’s Peak Roast
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