Lynda Gore and Chip Long wed in Rusk Texas
Miss Lynda Verne Gore daughter of Mr and Mrs Ver non C Gore of this city and Chip Long son of Mr and Mrs Harry R Long of Johnstown Pennsylvania formerly of Wales Great Britain were married February 3 in Rusk Texas by Rev E V Rushing. After a reception at the New Southern Motor Hotel in Rusk the couple left for a wedding trip to Washington DC Niagara Falls and Canada. The bride is a Susbee High School graduate who attended Lamar State College of Technology and worked for Southwestern Bell. The groom is a Texas Christian University alumnus and will reside in Sioux City Iowa where he is with Rodeway Inns Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynda Verne Gore
Vernon C. Gore
City
Chip Long
Harry R. Long
Johnstown
Wales
Britain
Rusk
Texas
E. V .Rushing
New Southern Motor
Washington, D. C
Niagara Falls
Canada
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Sioux City
Iowa
Long
Rodeway Inns, Inc
Little Theater Tryouts Set For Mousetrap Play
Silsbee Little Theater, Inc. holds tryouts at 7:30 p m Thursday and 1 30 p m Sunday at the junior high auditorium for The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. Three female and five male parts available directed by James Leigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Little Theater, Inc
Agretha Christie
James Leigh
Rummage Sale Held by Silsbee Order of Easter Star
The Silsbee Chapter 298 Order of the Eastern Star will sponsor a rummage sale Saturday at Santa Fe Park. It will start at 7 a.m. Persons with rummage to donate may contact Mrs. Bill Hujin or Mrs. Lois Tarver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Order of Easter Star
Santa Fe Park
Bill Hujin
Lois Tarver
Donna Sue Bell Weds J B Byrd in Louisiana Church
Mr and Mrs Walter F Bell announce the marriage of their daughter Donna Sue Bell to J B Byrd of Louisiana. The ceremony is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. at First Pentecostal Church in Besa rusa, La with Rev Johnny Magee officiating. A reception follows at the church fellowship hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Bell
Donna Sue
J. B. Byrd
An la
J. C Byrd
Magee
Miss
First Pentecostal
Besarusa
Johny Magee
Silsbee High
Teacher Sorority Tea Celebrates Alpha Delta Kappa Chapter
The Texas Beta Eta Chapter hosted a Sunday tea at Mrs. Irene McGowan's Silsbee home for members and guests. Hostesses included Eleanor Hamilton Betty Morgan Bertha Mason and Dixie Collier with Mary Ella Sheffield presiding over a Madeira tea service. Spring decor featured pink tapers azaleas carnations Easter eggs and bunny accents throughout the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Beta Eta
Alpha Delta Kappa
Irene McGowan
Silsbee
Eleanor Hamilton
Betty Morgan
Bertha Mason
Dixie Collier
Mary Ella Sheffield
Two Ford Salesmen Earn Ford Sales Award
Richard Sanford and William Barclay of Silsbee Auto Co will receive Ford Division Sales Award at a Houston banquet April 6. A. G. Walker said winners exceeded 300-500 Club requirements, with average members selling about $500,000 in 1967 to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sanford
William Barclay
Silsbee Auto Co
Ford
Ford Division
Sheraton-Lincoln
Houston
A. G. Walker
Walker
Women of United Pentecostal Church Rummage Sale
The Women of the United Pentecostal Church sponsor a rummage sale from March 28 through April 13 at 925 North 4th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the United Pentecostal Church
North 4Th Street
Ann Miller Elected President of Nu Upsilon Chapter
Nu Upsilon Chapter of Peta Sigma Phi met at 7 30 p m with eight members and three guests. Ann Miller was named president for the coming year, with Carolyn Seamans as vice president and other officers elected. The group planned a preferential tea at Jeanette Tobey's home and noted Founder's Day banquet set for April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu Upsilon Chapter
Peta Sigma Phi
Ann Miller
Sue Robinson
Nancy Crum
Lianna Plaster
Wanda Smith
Jeanette Tobey
Imogene Nelson
Beta Sigma Phi
Peggy Jones
Carolyn Seamans
Jan Modisett
Susan Midkiff
Cecelia Barclay
Imogen
Dennie Greenwood
Woodville Dogwood Festival Begins With Tours And Parades
The 25th Tyler County Dogwood Festival kicks off Friday with historical tours from Allan Shivers Library to riverfront churches and the Hicks home. An admission fee applies for adults and children. Royalty helps usher in events with a reception at the Shivers Museum. The parade on Saturday features Ben Barnes as marshal and a coronation ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodville
Tyler County
Allan Shivers
Neches
Hicks
Shivers Museum
Heritage Gardens
Alabama- Coushatta Indian Reservation
Jeanette MacClure
Ben Barnes
Texas House of Representatves
Bob Smith
Orchestra
Houston
Dogwood
Kirby High School
Willie Long
Band
Beaumont
Dogwood Motor Hotel
Cambridge Lads
Lions den
Camp Fire Girls Conference Draws 300 Delegates in Dallas
Miss Carra Ann Walker of Silsbee attended the Annual Regional Camp Fire Girls conference at the Hilton Inn Dallas Region IV includes five Southwestern states. More than 300 delegates and national leaders participated in four days of work groups and a grand musical production Alice in Camp Fire Land at Moody Coliseum SMU.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carra Ann Walker
Silsbee
Camp Fire Girls
Hilton Inn
Dallas
United States
Moody Coliseum
Southern Methodist University
Dallas County
Easter Seal Fund Drive Underway in Hardin County
County volunteers led by General Chairman Carl D. Jones organize the Easter Seal campaign to aid handicapped residents. More than 300 helpers promote services from cerebral palsy to therapy needs, hospital beds, and wheelchairs through contributions. Mrs. John L. Teel notes the county’s extensive care program relies on annual gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Jones
Hardin County
John L. Teel
Case and Service
Mrs Olan Davis Elected Kirby PTA President
Mrs. Olan Davis was elected president of the Kirby Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association at a March 19 meeting. Officers named include vice presidents Mrs. Otis Barge and Mrs. Bob Riceman, secretary Mrs. Eugene Greene, treasurer Mrs. Frank McDonald, historian Mrs. Jesse Sanchez, and parliamentarian Mrs. L. L. Karnes. Guest speaker was Mrs. Stuart Smith on keeping the neighborhood beautiful. Installation for the new year set for April 16 at 3 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olan Davis
Parent-Teachers Association
Kirby Elementary School
Otis Barge
Bob Riceman
Gene Gilson
Buford E. Curtis
Eugene Greene
Frank McDonald
Jesse Sanchez
L. L. Karnes
Stuart Smith
L. R. Clawson
Tommy Clark
Rho Upsilon Elects Mrs Tommy Dean President For 1968
Rho Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met Monday in Silsbee State Bank with two members present. Mrs Vernon Gray hosted. Mrs Charles Stephen presided and plans were made for a garage sale Saturday at 910 North 4th Street. Mrs Eddie Plunk spoke on Adult Education Classes That Are Now Being Held. A tea honoring new rushees was set for April 7 at Mrs Burl Jones home. Officers for the new year include Mrs Tommy Dean president and others in key posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rho Upsilon Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Silsbee State Bank
Vernon Gray
Charles Stephen
North 4Th Street
Eddie Plunk
Burl Jones
Tommy Dean
Carl Jones
Edgar Blood
Karl Willingham
Jack Rolls
Caesar Dominguez
Bob Riceman
Jesse Sancaez
Rainbow For Girls Sponsor Yard Sale and Cake Sale
The Order of Rainbow For Girls holds a rummage sale Saturday at 125 West Avenue and a cake sale at the biccery stores. Proceeds fund delegates to the Grand Assembly in Corpus Christi. Malinda Dear is the worthy advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Rainbow For Girls
West Avenue
Brocery
Grand Assembly
Corpus Christi
Malinda Dear
20th Century Club Hears Program on Svetlana
The Twentieth Century Club gathered at Mrs. L. P. Skinner’s home with cohostess Mrs. C. W. McGinty. Twenty one members and guest Mrs. Frank Caskey attended as a nominating committee was formed to report at Britton's Farm. The program Svetlana Our Strange Refugee was presented by Mrs. W. C. McNeil and Mrs. J. C. Jeffrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Svetlana
Twentieth Century Club
Frank Caskey
Harmon Weathersby
R. L Read
Robert Neyland
Weeks Crawford
Britton’s
W. C. McNeil
J. C. Jeffrey
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Lynda Vern Gore, Chip Long
Little League
Man
Martin Wilson
Jeanette Wright
Donna Sue Bell
McGowan
Oqrovusw
Sacre, A
Sunbeam
Nu Upsilon
Dogwood Festival
Kirby Pta
Rho Upsilon
Albert Sharp
Silsbee Independent School District
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