Methodist WSCS Elects New Officers in Cravene Hall
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met March 23 with Mrs Burke Hargrove presiding. New member Mrs A C Shropshire welcomed. six Woodcrest Society guests brought total to 26. Announced events include Spirit Life Study on Luke April 6, rummage sale April 9, District Day April 8, and Annual District meeting March 30 in Beaumont.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
Cravene Hall
Burke Hargrove
W. P. Crockett
C. E. Barnes
A. C. Shropshire
Woodcreat Society
Spiritus
City Park
Woodcrest Methorctist Church
Trinity Methodist Church
Beaumont
Paul Himmelreich
Silsbee
Circle IT
United Nations
Earl Stover
W. W. Windham
J. E. Jonte
Herbert Elmore
Texas Traffic Deaths Drop Sharply in 1960 Ten Weeks
Texas sees a 28 percent drop in traffic deaths in the first ten weeks of 1960 versus 1959, with 281 lives lost this year against 392 last year. Governor Price Daniel notes improvements in January figures and urges continued driver realignment with safety laws.
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Texas
Price Daniel
Statistical Services
Department of Public Safety
Daniel
IDPS
DPS
Stewardship program led by Mrs Jonte at church meeting
The nominating committee for the next church year heard a program titled How Total I My Stewardship led by Mrs R E Jonte. Mr Jonte spoke on Stewardship of Time, Talent and Possessions. A social hour followed with refreshments.
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R. E. Jonte
Census Takers to Wear Emblem of Identification
District Supervisor Roland Harper announced that 1960 census takers will begin April 1 and wear a red white and blue lapel badge reading Census Enumerator Official Credential. Unauthorized individuals posing as census takers should report to the Beaumont district office in the Chamber of Commerce Building. Takers also carry a brown portfolio stamped 1960 Census of the United States containing forms maps pencils and tools.
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Department of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Beaumont
United States
Sorority Elects Officers and Plans Fundraisers
XI Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Tommy Nell Smiths home with Mildred Schuler as co host. Officers elected for the year: Tommy Smith president Betty Hetherington vice president Pat Sellers secretary Alyne McMahon treasurer Betty Hetherington city council representative Betty Skillern alternate. A rummage sale was set for April 29 at Santa Fe Park and Founder’s Day Banquet for April 25 at the Country Club. Schuler led a Houston Oil Company safety film program titled Rescue Breathing.
Soil Conservation District News Planting Plans Highlighted
Two cooperators from the Lower Meches Soil Conservation District, M. A. Perkins of Saratoga and R. T. Warden of Kourntz, have planted Coastal Per Mudagrass. More cooperators will seed Crastal Bermuda grass in the next two weeks as spring pasture seeding approaches. Joe Tunt reports Crimson clover at his Saratoga farm boosting winter grazing and soil health. Mr. Hunt has cooperated with the Lower Neches Soil Conservation District since 1954.
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Lower Meches
M. A. Perkins
Saratoga
R. T. Warden
Kourntz
Joe Tunt
Hunt
Lower Neches
Isaiah and Gospel Parallels in Devotional Reflection
A devotional excerpt compares Isaiah with Jesus, noting Isaiah’s portrayal of righteousness and forgiveness. It argues religion rests on reason and invites readers to reflect deeply on life’s problems. The piece labels Isaiah as the Gospel Prophet and cites scripture from Isaiah and John.
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Isaiah
Jesus
Den 10 Pack 8 Holds Meeting in Cravens Hall
Cub Scout Den 10 of Pack 8 met in Cravens Hall Monday with all members and three Webelos visitors. Mrs Harry Holt Mrs Chester Holt and Den Chief Billy Dixon attended. They practiced their skit Cub Scout Rocket to the Moon and ended with a group ice cream treat from Jerry Redkey who served as scribe.
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Den 10
Cravens Hall
Webelos
Harry Holt
Chester Holt
Den
Billy Dixon
Jerry Redkey
Meditative Thought for the Day and Prayer Message
A religious meditation urges deep experience of faith through daily guidance by the Holy Spirit leading to victorious living. The prayer asks God to elevate spiritual values over material concerns and to fulfill His will. It notes sin's stains are removed only by Jesus sacrifice in a meditation reprint from August 18, 1950.
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Lord Jesus Christ
Heavenly Father
Jesus
Grover Carlton Emmons
Lenox Hawthorne Wins Ford Top Hatter Award
Lenox Hawthorne of Silsbee Auto Company in Silsbee is chosen as a top Ford salesman and will receive Ford Motor Company Top Hatter Award at a Houston banquet on March 26. The honor goes to about one percent of Ford dealership salesmen nationwide as Ford's highest sales award.
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Lenox Hawthorne
Silsbee Auto Company, Inc
Silsbee
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Houston
Ford Division
VA Advice on GI Life Insurance and Home Loans for Veterans
The VA warns against cashing in permanent GI life insurance as protection ends and surrender prevents reinstatement. Borrow against the policy, up to 94 percent of its surrender value. For World War II GI home loans, the cutoff is July 25, 1960, with one extra year to finalize the loan process.
Ford Top Hatter Award Highlights 1959 Dealers
The remarks emphasize the role of top Ford salesmen in leading all makes in 1959 sales. The Top Hatter Award aims to focus attention on outstanding Ford dealership salesmen and on car and truck selling as a profession serving the national economy.
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Ford
Jehovah’s Witnesses Circuit Assembly in Lake Charles
Jehovah’s Witnesses from 22 states and Louisiana plan a three day circuit assembly in McDonald Sportatorium Lake Charles April 1 3. L M Cooper of the Silsbee congregation announced with W L Mackey district supervisor of the Watchtower Society as principal speaker for all days. The public address on April 3 titled Finding Peace in This Troubled World will close the event.
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Jehovah's Witnesses
Texas
Louisiana
Fere
McDonald Sportatoriurm
Lake Charlies
L. M. Cooper
Silsbee
W. L. Mackey
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
Brooklyvn
N. Y
Mackey
Cooper
First Baptist Class Honored Teacher With Surprise Party
The Bethany Sunday School group at First Baptist Church honored teacher Mrs. Vern McDaniel with a surprise birthday party and handkerchief shower Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. E. J. Jones. Seven members and two associate members attended as refreshments were served. Mrs. R W Herron read "You Are The Man" and the group sang "Happy Birthday" to the honoree.
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Bethany
First Baptist Church
Vern McDaniel
E. J. Jones
R W. Herron
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Southwestern Bell Telephone
Methodist Wscs
C. E. Richmond
W. P. McGarahan
N. PP. McCarney
W. C. McNeil
L. E. Martin
C. E Barnes
Howard Hargrove
Paul Georges
Ward Pollard
C. C. Seely
H .A. Adams
A. E. Redkey
S. T Walker
W. V. Wind
Roland
Harper
All Silsbee
Ford Electric Company Electrical Contractors
Soil Conservation District News
John
Christ
Ford Dealers
Veteran’s News
Lake Charles
First Baptist Class
Peo
Weathersby Cabinet Shop
Harmon Weathersby
Silsbee’s Modern Children’s Wear Shop
Frank McClanahan
Southern Building & Construction
Martin McKinney
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