Wil lis guest minister leads Lumberton revival at Woodcrest
Pastor Dr. Walter R. Willis of Moody Memorial First Methodist Church Galveston visits his son Rev Edwin Willis in Lumberton and leads revival services each evening at 7 p m at Woodcrest Methodist Church. School closings and Easter break noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Willis
Moody Memorial First Methodist Church
Galveston
Edwin Willis
Lumberton Woodcrest Methodist Church
Lumberton
Cub Scout Pack
J. F. Griffin
Woodville
James Cowart
Jimmy
Victor
Alvin Gidson
Beaumont
Godfray Gibson
Chester Draper
Shawver
E. J. Bishop
Houston
Gilbert V. Glover
Portland
Ore
Kathy Hawthorne and Randall G Wallace wed in First Christian Church
Miss Kathy Jan Hawthorne daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Hawthorne and Randall Glenn Wallace son of Mr and Mrs S A Wallace were married in a simple ceremony at the First Christian Church. Rev Robert A Scott officiated Friday. Betty Lynn Shine provided organ music assisted by Carol David. Shannon Hawthorne was maid of honor and Sam W Tobey III was best man. The bride is a 1970 Silsbee High School graduate now employed by East Texas Wildlife Conservation Association. The groom is also a Silsbee High School graduate and a pre med student at Baylor University. They will reside in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Jan Hawthorne
Don 1. Hawthorne
Randall Glenn Wallace
S. A. Wallace
First Christian Church
Robert A. Scott
T. de Ik
Betty Lynn Shine
Carol David
Shannon Hawthorne
Sam W. Tobey III
Wallace
Silsbee High School
East Texas Wildlife Conservation Association
Mr. Wallace
Baylor University
Waco
Shower Honors Mrs. L. T. Grubbs at Home
Mrs. Leonard Thomas Grubbs the former Miss Carolyn McKinney was honored with a miscellaneous wedding shower Saturday at the W. C. Britton home. Calling hours were from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Hostesses included Mrs. Spencer Armour Jr. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Thomas Grubbs
Carolyn McKinney
W. C. Britton
Spencer Armour Jr
E. B. Clark
D. D. McGowan
Eddie Plunk
Tommy Read
C. F. Walker
Community notices from Lumberton area churches and events
Kathleen White and John M Boutwell plan a March 27 wedding at Lumberton First Baptist Church. Local families noted include the White and Boutwell clans, with parents listed. Various garden club and church activities, visits, and meetings in Beaumont Houston and Saratoga are described along with obliquely named residents and a hospital update on Mrs. Maude McAlexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen White
John M Boutwell
Lumberton First Baptist Church
Menard T. White
Hillary Boutwell
D. A. Erwin
Nederland
Ivie Erwin
C. T. Jordan
Ridgewood
Beaumont
Jordan’s
J. B. Faggard
Men’s Garden Club
Claude Hubbards
Maude McAlexander
Homestead Villa
Hoisington
Kans
C. K. Netterville
Rolling Hills
St. Elizabeth
James F. Wise
E. J. Bishop
Houston
Louis Fraytet
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Fraytet
Lamberton High School
Lumberton
Woodcrest Methodist Church
Alice Keith
C. J. and
Ellen Benndy
James Bradford
West End Baptist Church
Saratoga
Loeb First Baptist
Newton
O. D. Hamilton Jr
Hemphill
Cecil Joe Bendy
W. C. Bendy
Grandmother Bendy
Mrs. Jerry Seamans Named President of Nu Upsilon
Nu Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met with 11 members at the Gulf States club room. Elected officers for the coming year include Mrs. Jerry Seamans as president and Mrs. Joe Nelson as vice president. An April 13 auction for Silsbee Retardation School proceeds was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Retardation School
Glen McNaughten
Robert Ward
Gene Cox
McNaughten
Saint John Baptists Plan Easter Candlelight March
The St. John Baptist Church on Bonner Street will sponsor a candlelight march at 5 a.m. Easter Sunday from the home of Mrs. Essie Taylor to the church. The public is invited to participate. Candles may be purchased from Mrs. Leola Riggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Baptist Church
Bonner Street
Essie Taylor
Leola Riggins
Card of Thanks from Gracie Carmeaner
Gracie Carmeaner thanks friends and groups Wiseman Court 322 Friendship Garden Club Royal Clover Leaf Club and 18th St Prayer Band for prayers gifts flowers and visits during hospitalization at Silsbee Doctors Hospital and illness at home Special thanks to Dr S P Copeland and Dr George Campbell May God bless you all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiseman Court
Friendship Garden Club
Royal Clover Leaf Club
18Th St. Prayer Band
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
S. P. Copeland
George Campbell
Gracie Carmeaner
Silsbee School Menus March 30 to April 3
Silsbee School lists weekly lunch options for March 30 to April 3. Menu includes hot dogs with chili and milk, steaks with sides, fish squares, chili beans with rice, and chicken with dressing plus fruit, vegetables, desserts, and rolls.
Singers To Meet At Lumberton High School
Hardin County Fifth Sunday Singing Convention will gather at Lumberton High School seven miles south of Silsbee. Events run Saturday 7 30 p m and Sunday 10 30 a m with a noon basket lunch. Fred Anders, president, invites the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumberton
Hardin County
Lumberton High School
Silsbee
Fred Anders
Final Rites For Mrs Ura Jones 82 Today At 10
Funeral services for Mrs. Ura Thomas Jones 82 are held today at 10 a m in the Farmer Funeral Home chapel with Vernon Madeley Jehovah Witness elder officiating. Burial follows in Cunningham Cemetery. She died Tuesday at 3 p m in Silsbee Doctors Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Alto she lived in Silsbee 12 years. Survivors include her husband A J Jones of Silsbee one son Charles Benton Thomas of Silsbee two sisters and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ura Thomas Jones
Farmer Funeral Home
Vernon Madeley
Jehovah Witness
Cunningham Cemetery
Jones
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Alto
Silsbee
A. J. Jones
Charles Benton Thomas
Scout Troop 282 Holds Meeting at O'Neil Gym
Scout Troop 282 met Monday March 23 at O Neil gym with 13 boys and scout master Bob Parr. Songs were sung and games were played. Summer camp was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
O'Neil Gym
Bob Parr
Vance Swarthout
Thanks to Woodrow Baptist Church Friends
William and Joan Fuller express gratitude for prayers, food, and flowers during the illness and passing of their mother Mrs A V Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Baptist Church
A. V. Fuller
William and
Joan Fuller
Methodists Observe Maundy Thursday Sacrament at 7 30
First United Methodist Church and local faith groups mark Maundy Thursday at 7 30 p m with Lord's Supper. Good Friday service at 7 30 p m at First Presbyterian. Easter services at 6 30 a m informal, 8 30 a m and 10 50 a m with choirs. church school at 9 45 a m. nursery open for services. No evening worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Methodist Church
Silsbee
First Presbyterian Church
Homecoming Sunday at Caney Head Church
Easter Sunday homecoming at Caney Head Assembly of God Church led by Rev. W G McNaughten. Church services followed by a basket lunch and afternoon visiting under the trees on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caney Head
Tallest Buddha statue in Afghanistan towers 173 feet
A colossal Buddha idol dating to the 3rd or 4th century in Afghanistan rises to about 173 feet, claimed as the world’s tallest statue. The site and precise measurements are noted, reflecting ancient Buddhist art and regional history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afganistan
Powell Wallace announce plans for May wedding
Miss Lynda Powell and Norman L. Wallace plan a May 1 double ring ceremony at 8 p m in Pinecrest Baptist Church. Parents are Mr and Mrs Van B Wallace III and Mrs Juanita Powell and Robert R Powell. Powell works for Norvell Wilder Supply in Beaumont. Wallace is a Lamar State College student employed by Oil City Brass in Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynda Powell
Norman L. Wallace
Pinecrest Baptist Church
Juanita Powell
Robert R. Powell
van B. Wallace III
Miss Powell
Norvell-Wilder Supply Co
Beaumont
Lamar State College of Technology
Oil City Brass
Gratitude Note for Ola Mae Cruse Loss Support
The family of Ola Mae Cruse thanks the nurses doctors and the Silsbee community for their kindness during their loss. Mary Stringer and family extend blessings to all who offered help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Mae Cruse
Silsbee
Mary Stringer
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Randall G. Wallace
L. T. Grubbs
Neches River
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