Paul Georgas Buys Cravens Insurance Agency
Paul Georgas became sole owner of Cravens Insurance Agency on May 1 after purchasing from the heirs of N A Cravens with approval from the State Insurance Commission. The Silsbee firm, founded 1920, has long operated at 105 East Avenue H under Georgas who will continue as manager and owner. He previously joined in 1957 and has served in civic roles including public address announcer for home football games.
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Paul Georgas
Cravens Insurance Agency
N. A. Cravens
State Insurance Commission
W. C. Britton
Britton- Cravens Insurance Agency
Cravens
Britton
Georgas
Silsbee
East Avenue H
First United Methodist Church
Card of Thanks for Lewis Family Loss
The family of Charles Albert Lewis Jr. thanks friends for prayers and kind deeds during the loss of their grandson and nephew.
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Charles Albert Lewis, Jr
How Good A Bargain is Your Social Security
The piece analyzes Social Security value for Hardin County workers. It contrasts retirees who break even or gain within five years with younger workers paying into the fund for decades, citing studies by the National Federation of Independent Business and others. It uses local figures to illustrate contributions and projected benefits, including a 25 year old male cohort and the overall county outcomes.
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New York
Hardin County
National Federation of Independent Business
Mrs. John Bower to Lead Azalea Garden Club
Mrs. John Bower is to be installed as president of the Azalea Garden Club at a meeting Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. W. E. Emigh's home. Installing officer will be Mrs. C. R. Baker, with officers W. F. Caskey Bobby Bearden Ira Wyatt J M. Smith Sam Farrell R. H. Ernst Gladys Harrison and cohostesses W L Caraway F M Bowers Ray Brown.
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John Bower
Azalea Garden Club
W. E. Emigh
C. R. Baker
W. F. Caskey
Bobby Bearden
Ira Wyatt
J. M. Smith
Sam Farrell
R. H. Ernst
Gladys Harrison
W. L. Caraway
F. M. Bowers
Ray Brown
Four killed as jet crashes near Eastex airport in swamp
Miss Helen Bynum of New Orleans alerted authorities about missing travelers. A search from Eastex strip led Ray Goodwin and William Billingsley to a wrecked jet in a swamp about half a mile from the runway. Deputy Bruce Gravis said all four bodies burned beyond recognition. inquest was held at the scene and victims were taken to Farmer Funeral Home.
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Helen Bynum
New Orleans
S. R. Billingsley Sr
Evadale
Billingsley
Eastex Inc
Ray Goodwin
Eastex
Goodwin
William Billingsley
Bruce Gravis
Jasper County
M. W. Dowden
Buna Justice of the Peace
Farmer Funeral Home
Hardin
Jasper Counties
Department of Public Safety
Eastex Security
Louisiana
Tax Roll Valuations Stand After Court Ruling
The court adopted a 3-2 vote preserving 30 percent real value taxes. Major taxpayers who protested face the original tax plus 6 percent penalties and interest. State collection will proceed on this basis. Industrial taxpayers must decide to pay, protest, or litigate. Anders noted the Texas Tax Conference discussed the issue, with no similar cases in other counties. No further action was taken this week.
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Anders
Houston
Elois Graham Weds Harvey Alex Jr in Private Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Nehemiah Graham Sr announce the marriage of their daughter Elois to Harvey Alex Jr son of Mr and Mrs Alex Sr of Beaumont. The ceremony was performed Friday at the Graham home 510 Kirby Street with immediate family present. Elois works for Buna Independent School District and Harvey for Tyrrell Hardware Co both in Beaumont. they will live there.
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Nehemiah Graham Sr
Elois
Harvey Alex Jr
Alex Sr
Beaumont
Graham
Kirby Street
Buna Independent School District
Tyrrell Hardware Co
Munden Elected Vice President of Sabine Chiropractic Assn
Dr. H. E. Munden of Silsbee was elected vice president of the Sabine Chiropractic Association. Dr. R. G. Brassard of Beaumont was chosen president. Other officers include Dr. Arthur Norton of Beaumont secretary and Dr. Kenneth Reynard of Beaumont treasurer. Gerald Anderson reported on local Try Walking campaign progress.
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H. E. Munden
Silsbee
Mrs Georgas earns PhD and returns to teaching at Lamar Tech
Mrs Georgas will formally receive her Ph D from the University of Texas on May 31. She earned her BA from Sam Houston State College in 1952 and an MA from Lamar Tech in 1963. Her 400 plus page study examined The 19th Century Literary Reputation of Sir Philip Sidney. She plans to teach 16th century literature at Lamar Tech this fall and attend the Austin ceremony with her family. Funeral services for John William Allison were held in Woodville after a heart attack.
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Paul
Lamar
University of Texas
Georgas
Sam Houston State College
Huntsville
Lamar Tech
Philip Sidney
Sidney
Rained Out II Games Reset
All Little League games postponed due to rain with new schedule set for Friday and Monday. Friday matchups include Colts versus Ponies and Mets against Yanks. Major league games possible Saturday with White Sox and Colt 45s among others if weather permits.
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Martin Wilson
Little League
Colts
Ponies
Mets
Yanks
Cubs
Reds
White Sox
Colt
Tigers
Astros
Braves
Pirates
Boy Scout Troop 82 Plans 50 Mile Hike
Boy Scout Troop 82 met with Scoutmaster Bob Parr and 24 boys present. They discussed the summer camp and a planned 50 mile hike in the near future. Vance Swarthout, scribe.
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Boy Scout Troop 82
Bob Parr
Mother's Day Rites At Knupple Cemetery Sunday
The annual Mothers Day services will be held at Knupple Cemetery Sunday with Oscar Hoffpauli as speaker at the 11 a.m. service.
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Knupple Cemetery
Oscar Hoffpauli
Final Rites Are Held Tuesday For Mrs Elzah Golliher
Funeral services for Mrs. Elzah Golliher age 66 of Silsbee were held at 4 p m Tuesday at Farmer Funeral Home with Rev R E Barclay of First Baptist Church and Rev P A DuBose of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church officiating Burial followed at Resthaven Cemetery Pallbearers named Hart Brookins C C Bradshaw Billy E Paine W E Glenn Frank
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Elzah Golliher
Silsbee
Farmer Funeral Home
R. E. Barclay
First Baptist Church
P. A. DuBose
Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
Resthaven Cemetery
Hart Brookins
C. C. Bradshaw
Billy E. Paine
W. E. Glenn
Frank
Parents shape emotions in children via daily activities
Jennie Kitching notes that understanding baby learning needs helps parents influence emotions through everyday tasks. A 35 year old Silsbee resident Mrs Golliher died after brief illness in Baptist Hospital Beaumont. Survived by daughter Mrs Virginia Sawyer of Silsbee and sons George A Golliher of Los Angeles and Henry L Golliher of Willingboro NJ.
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Jennie Kitching
Degree candidates listed for May 24 commencement
The article notes 386 students seek advanced degrees with 108 PhD and 278 master’s candidates, 917 seniors in the baccalaureate pool. Commencement exercises are set for May 24. Silsbee candidates include La Nell Hardy, education master’s. Harold C Graves, accounting BBA. and David J Dollinger, management major.
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Silsbee
la Nell Hardy
Harold C. Graves
David J. Dollinger
Saturday Brunch to Honor May Graduate
Miss Chris Crawford, May graduate of Silsbee High School, will be honored with a Lazy Daisy brunch Saturday at the home of Mrs. Newton Hopkins on Hardin Drive. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Classmates are on the guest list. Hostesses are Mrs. George Bellenger and Mrs. Will Cran shaw. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Weeks Crawford.
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Chris Crawford
Silsbee High School
Newton Hopkins
Hardin Drive
George Bellenger
Will Crenshaw
Weeks Crawford
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Cravens Heirs
Pennyrich Bras
Joyce Braswell
South 4Th Street
Tion
Social Security Administration
Belle Fletcher
Belle
Neches National Bank
Elois Graham
Silsbee Country Club
Highway 418
John William Allison
Warren
Chapel of Edwards Funeral
Woodville
Clyde Drake
Frank Harper
Williams Cemetery
Hillister
James Baisdon
Herman Nolan
C. R. Poe
Kenneth Stutts
David Drake
Leroy Jones
Boy Scout
Vance Swarthout
RCA
Sillbee, Texas
Warrick TV
North Fifth Street
Texas
Tilow
Seid
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