Conductor Still In-Hospital After Rail Switch Mishap
Samuel L. Dean 36 of Beaumont, a Santa Fe Railroad conductor, remained hospitalized a week after surgery to remove both legs. The Center switchyard accident on March 8 left him with amputations above the left thigh and at the right knee. Dean had worked for Santa Fe over 14 years.
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Santa Fe
Silsbee
Samuel L. Dean
Beaumont
Panola General Hospital
Carthage
Center
Dean
Births in Silsbee and surrounding areas
Mr and Mrs Edward Arnold Peeler of Silsbee welcome Arnold Phillip born March 10 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Leland Eugene Jr born March 12 to Mr and Mrs L E Sherman Sr of Silsbee at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Daniel Wade born March 13 to Mr and Mrs Willie Virgil Trahan Jr of Warren at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Nathan III born March 14 to Mr and Mrs Nathan Mc Daniel Jr of Kountze at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. A daughter born March 11 to Mr and Mrs Clyde A Spears of Kountze at St Elizabeth Hospital.
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Edward Arnold Peeler
Silsbee
Arnold Phillip
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Leland Eugene Jr
L. E. Sherman Sr
Daniel Wade
Willie Virgil Trahan Jr
Warren
Nathan McDaniel Jr
Community Center Group Plans Tuesday Silsbee Meeting
Farley Bowers, chairman, announces an organizational meeting for all interested in a Silsbee Community Center. The gathering will be Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Silsbee State Bank to form a civic body with a full slate of officers to be elected.
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Silsbee
Silsbee State Bank
Farley Bowers
Senior Citizens Group Fetes Elijah Conaway
The Senior Citizen Title VII Nutritional Program honored Elijah Conaway with a surprise birthday party. Mrs. Julia Burks won high points with a large roll of aluminum foil. A meeting is set for March 22 at 1 00 p m. Bible study covers The Way of Forgiving Love and Psalm 103 11 14. Background Luke 15 17 32 taught by Samuel Hester. Weekly activities and meals occur daily at Prince Hall with Mrs Jacqueline A Sims inviting seniors.
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Elijah Conaway
Julia Burks
Samuel Hester
Leesville Man 87 Dies. Services Planned
Ellis Albert Hoffpauir Sr. of Leesville dies at 8 30 p m March 14 at Rapides General Hospital Alexandria. Funeral services were held March 16 at Hixson Funeral Home with burial in Leesville Cemetery. He headed Builders Supply Co of Leesville and was a native of Indian Bayou La. Survivors include daughter Miriam H Emigh of Silsbee.
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Leesville
Ellis Albert Hoffpauir Sr
Rapides General Hospital
Alexandria
Chapel of Hixson Funeral
Leesville Cemetery
Builders’ Supply Co
Indian Bayou
Miriam H. Emigh
Silsbee
Keep Your Nose to the Grindstone Adage Cited
In a brief proverb column, the saying warns that persistent effort without rest leads to discomfort, framing diligence as a double edged habit. The line reflects common workplace wisdom emphasizing steady work while noting potential physical downsides.
Delta Iota Hears Review of Book
Delta Iota Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday night at the Gulf States building with Mrs. Sybil Dean presiding and Mrs. Jeanette Tobey as hostess. The Mexican Supper was moved to the week after Easter due to members’ involvement in the Little Theater. The nominating committee proposed a new officer slate to be elected next meeting and installed at the Founder's Day Banquet April 25. Mrs. Tobey gave the Heritage Heartbeat. Mrs. Lola Read presented a book review of "Mr. God, This Is Anna" by Finn. The next meeting will be March 28 at Mrs. Rowena Caraway’s home with Billy Davenport showing a safety film for women.
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Tobey
Lola Read
Mr. God
Anna
Finn
Rowena Caraway
Billy Davenport
Revival services announced for Primus Chapel
Mt Zion Baptist Church Mt Zion in Zaval la La and Bethlehem in San Augustine will send Rev Earl Thomas to preach revival services at Primus Chapel C M E Church March 30 through April 1 at 7 30 p m Rev Clarence Session is pastor.
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Earl Thomas
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Zavalla
Bethlehem
San Augustine
Primus Chapel
Clarence Session
Notice of Estate and City Actions in Silsbee Texas
Legal notices announce probate for Serge G Olivier with Yvonne Olivier as administratrix and claims deadline. Also public hearing on zoning change from R 3 to R 4 west of South 21st Street, city elections April 2, 1977, and bid for a campus mowing tractor by Silsbee Independent School District.
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Serge G. Olivier
Hardin County
Texas
Yvonne Root Olivier
Silsbee
Lee Roger Ratliff
Professional Corporation
West Avenue
City of
City Hall
South 21St Street
West Avenue J
Highway 327
Silsbee Independent School District
North Fifth Street
Silsbee Schools Menu Weekday Highlights
Silsbee schools publish a weekly lunch menu detailing meals for Monday through Friday. Monday offers beef and cheese pizza with sides. Tuesday features hamburgers with lettuce and onions. Wednesday serves pork sausage with sweet potatoes and green beans. Thursday presents turkey and dressing with cranberry sauce. Friday enjoys meat sauce and spaghetti with buttered spinach.
Bridal Shower for Donna Bloods of Sam Arledge
A bridal shower for Donna Bloods, bride elect of Sam Arledge, will be hosted at Mrs. Margaret Sojka's home on March 20. The color scheme is yellow and white, reflected in decorations. Hosts are Miss Linda Arledge, Mrs. Linda Migura, and Mrs. Melody Gilmore.
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Donna Bloodsworth
Sam Arledge
Margaret Sojka
Linda Arledge
Linda Migura
Melody Gilmore
FFA Boosters To Meet Monday Night
Silsbee High School FFA Boosters will meet Monday at Charles Kelley to conduct the business meeting. Plans will be finalized for the greenhouse project and Little Britches Rodeo.
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Silsbee High School
FFA
Silsbee State Bank
Charles Kelley
Little League Player Draft Set for Friday Night
Silsbee Little League announces a Friday night draft meeting at 7 p.m. in the GSU Building West Avenue H for all managers or their reps to draft players. Tryouts for ages 11 to 15 take place Thursday and Friday at 5 p.m. in Silsbee Little League Park. A Tuesday 7 30 p.m. directors meeting in the GSU Building is planned for managers and the ladies auxiliary. Bo Horka serves as president and Morris Windham as vice president.
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GSU
West Avenue H
Silsbee Little League
Bo Horka
Morris Windham
Silsbee Little League Baseball Group
St Beulah Baptist Church observes pastor anniversary
St Beulah Baptist Church invites area churches to a 3 p.m. Sunday service on March 20 honoring Rev. and Mrs. A C Johnson as their pastor marks 50 years of service.
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St. Beulah Baptist Church
A. C. Johnson
Frances Gallander and G Wayne Patterson wed in Lake Charles
Frances Gallander and G Wayne Patterson exchanged marriage vows in a simple ceremony on March 9 in Judge Earl Swift’s chambers in Lake Charles Louisiana. The couple will reside in Silsbee Texas where she works for Sears Roebuck and Co and he works for Kirby Lumber Corp.
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Frances Gallander
G. Wayne Patterson
Lake Charles
Earl Swift
Silsbee
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Kirby Lumber Corporation
Infant Char Brunner Funeral Held in Silsbee
Funeral services for Char lotte Brunner seven weeks old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Brunner Jr., were held March 9 at 2 p.m. in Farmer Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Moon officiating. Burial followed in Resthaven Cemetery. Surviving are one brother Michael Gordon of Silsbee, grandparents Robert G. Brunner Sr. of Silsbee and W. L. Nance of Buna, great grandparents Blanche G. Elliott of Baltimore and Henry Wynn of Homer, and D. L. Jones and Eva Dale family.
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Charlotte Brunner
Robert G. Brunner Jr
Farmer Funeral Chapel
James Moon
Resthaven Cemetery
Michael Gordon
Silsbee
Robert G. Brunner Sr
W. L. Nance
Buna
Spring Bazaar by Mayflower Chapter 81 Eastern Star
Mayflower Chapter 81 Order of Eastern Star schedules its spring bazaar Saturday March 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Masonic Temple West Avenue J and 15th Street Mrs Addie Mae Irvin worthy matron says proceeds support the building fund through sale of home baked foods needlework and assorted items.
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Mayflower Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
West Avenue J
15Th Street
Addie Mae Irvin
Oak Grove Antiques Open Seven Days A Week
Oak Grove Antiques advertises weeklong hours at 114 miles on Highway 1131 just outside Evadale with contact phone 276-1809.
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Oak Grove
Hwy
Evadale
David W Phillips Named To Dean’s List At St Edward’s
David W Phillips son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Phillips Sr of Silsbee earned dean’s list honors at St Edward’s University Austin for the last semester. As a freshman pre med student he met the 12 credits and 3.50 GPA requirement. He is a 1975 Silsbee High School graduate.
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David W. Phillips
Robert E. Phillips Sr
Silsbee
St. Edward's University In
Austin
Silsbee High School
Cloverleaf Club Meeting Set at Mrs Land’s Home
The Royal Cloverleaf Club will hold its next meeting at 515 North 2nd Street in the home of Mrs Pauline Land on Wednesday March 23 with Mrs Edith Davenport serving as president.
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The
Royal Cloverleaf Club
Pauline Land
N. 2Nd St
Edith Davenport
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Senior Citizens Group
Prince Hall
Jacqueline A. Sims
Ellis Hoffpauir
Leesville, la
Paramount Pictures
Robert Evans
Sidney Beckerman
John Schlesinger
Dustin Hoffman
Laurence Olivier
Roy Scheider
William Devane Marthe Keller
Marathon Man
William Goldman
Michael Small
Larry Cobe
David Baugh
Charlton Heston
Jack London
Cal
Intercontinental Releasing Corp
Orient Express
Ter
Aegon
Delta Iota Hears
Mt. Zion Services
James L. Hays
Edna E. Brown
Silsbee Independent
D. D. Shine
Hardin County Savings & Loan
Lumberton
Sour Lake
Silsbee Schools
Gallander-Patterson
Brunner Infant
Joe Ventura
Cail
Bute
Vwi-Ko
ATEX
Spurtzer
Mme Hrent
Mitchew Bevis Rouse Paint
Buck Jones
Watt Rt
Silsbee, Texas
Etep
Werner
Cloverleaf Club
D. H. E. Munden Chiropractor
North 5Th Street
First Presbyterian Church
Ed Gearhart
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