Pete Farmer to Head County Unit of Polio Foundation
In a reorganizational meeting of the Hardin County chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis held at the Blue Bonnet today, Pete Farmer was named head of the group. The meeting was called by Lester D. Self who has headed the unit for many years. Ed Riley, state representative from Houston, spoke on the group’s work and the need for cooperation in treating cases and fundraising. Other officers named include W. E. Martin vice-chairman Cecil Cobble treasurer L. D. Self and J. R. Curlee on the executive committee. Twelve county citizens attended the meeting.
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Hardin County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Blue Bonnet
Pete Farmer
Lester D. Self
Ed Riley
National Foundation
Houston
Mr. Self
W. E. Martin
Cecil Cobble
L. D. Self
J.R. Curlee
Self
Mrs Wright Hosts Family Gathering in Jasper
Mrs Wright and her son invited relatives including Mrs Alice Wigington of Beaumont Mrs G F Phillips Mrs F D Johnson Carolyn Johnson and Mrs Horace David with children Carol Sue and Jane for a last Wednesday visit at their Jasper home.
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Alice Wigington
Beaumont
G. F. Phillips
F D. Johnson
Carolyn Johnson
Horace David
Carol Sue
Jane
J. M. Wright
Wright
Jasper
No Prior Ruling on Loeb district land transfer
The Texas attorney general says no prior ruling exists on legality of taking land from Chance district to unite Loeb and Kountze districts. County School Superintendent Neal House sought guidance after Loeb school board petitioned for contiguity. House insists he seeks proper procedure, not passing buck.
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Attorney General’s Office
Loeb
State Attorney General
Neal House
House
Kountze
Chance
Kount
Wild mushrooms spread across the nation
The article notes wild mushrooms growing nearly nationwide, while another line from Sports Afield states brook trout thrive best at an ideal water temperature around 58 F. The brief items reflect outdoor hobbyist topics.
Silsbee School Board Discusses Consolidation and Plans
The board debated consolidation with Chance or other districts and approved Conley Bradshaw for the school board race. They discussed a six week summer recreation program, classroom space needs at the white and colored schools, and potential reductions in required classroom counts. A March 18 holiday cancellation was proposed to extend Easter break, with May 27 concluding the 175 day Gilmer Aiken term. Achievement tests were approved to guide teaching and record future student progress.
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Ond
Chance
Loeb
Hough
Conley Bradshaw
Prewitt
Gilmer-Aiken
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Bob
Mary Nan Bistline
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Rose Williams
Avon
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Res. Kountze and
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Brook Mays
Pearl St
Aki
Betty Crocker
Chocolate Devils
Angel Food Mix
Methodist Wscs Circle 2
Silsbee Dry Goods Co
Polio Foundation
Bozo
A. BE. Read Co
White Cross
Silsbee
Madge Esmond
Smith Lumber Company
Chestnut
Jerry Burks
Humble Station
Morning Glory
Ward's Furniture Co
NEW Hargrove Hotel
U. S
Roosevelt & Tenth Streets
Silsbee Tiger
Sidney Ester
CC. W. Lawrence
Billy Dinkle
Silsbee School Board
Mr. Hough
Bluebirds
Kristi Fuller
Glenda Geisendorff
Jean Poshataske
Lynn Miears
Martha Simmons
Kathy McWhorter
Joan Meyers
Linda Yawn
Janie Clark
Sherry Smyly
Gail Thompson
Candy McWhorter
Kay Yoksh
Che
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Smitty-Jim Food
Blair
Roddy Kilowatt
Childress
Rupert Childress
Woodville
W. J. Daves
Railroad Avenue
Olors
Tinkle
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