Community Briefs Highlight Weekend Visits Across Town
Fred residents note weekend visits as Mr. and Mrs. Wallace host in Silshee and J. Metanis plus W D Wallace entertain. Dan Harville and children from Conroe call on Spurlocks. A F Shaw and children from Beaumont visit Metanis and Wallace. Mrs Holland enters Berdom County hospital for May 12 surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Mecinnis
W. D. Wallace
L. S. Hutto
Silshee
A. F. Shaw
Chistres
Beaumont
J. R. Metanis
W.D. Wallace
C. Derwell
Decghs
Daytee
Pay Holland
Berdm County
Sosgiai Omneae
Votaw Community Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Birthdays
Votaw residents host and visit friends across nearby towns including Evadale and Beaumont. A birthday party for Brenda Dryden and Randy Sumrall reflects family gatherings, while residents share news of visits from Houston Magnolia and Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moa Scott Mon Ccildren
Evadale
Jems Wautmire
Memday
Mos
Dervis
Jovyee
Billie Kelev
Tome m cSirrough
Liegt Zeiler
Frank Farm
D. O Parrish
Glen Searcy
Votan
G A
J. A. Foiten
Hackley
L Canfield
Jean Robinson
Ean Hardlay
Houston
Johnny Knight
Magnolia
D. W. Hoke
Orange
Cleveland
Will Fillingim
Moss Hill
Brenda Dryden
Randy Sumrall
J. R. Sumrall
Dan Hare
W. C. Bailey
J. T. Dillion
Tony
Donald Warren
Beaumont
Weldon Bailey
Larry
Charles
Lester Teal
Bowie
Lake Austin Water Show Featured on Humble TV Next Week
The Highland Lakes Waterarea showcases The Horrible Company's Texas in Review with power boat races and water-ski exhibitions from Lake Austin. Telecast set for Monday May 20 on KFDM Beaumont and KPRC Houston at 10 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. This reporter Cameron covers the annual event with cross‑county features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Lakes Waterarea
Texas
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
Corpus Christi
Texas A & M
Kfdm-Tvv
Beaumont
Kprctv
Houston
Capitol sprint clears bills as session nears end
In a flurry at the Capitol legislators moved swiftly, Senate passage of major bills shortens delay and paves the way for a quick finish with money measures and teacher pay raise funding. A joint committee report on the general appropriations bill awaits study as authorities expect a near-term funding decision. Damage estimates from Texas floods reach tens of millions as Lower Brazos floods widen. Federal Civil Defense allocates an initial grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Cormittee
Ermaugh
Texas
Brazos
Federal
Civil Defense Administration
Texas Rural: Flooded Lands, NAACP Clampdown, Water Bill Stalls
Federal limits on soil bank switching leave farmers with land they cannot cultivate. NAACP faces ongoing Texas injunctions and appeals. A 13-hour floor fight stalls a water storage bond proposal for federal reservoirs. Senate backs a constitutional amendment for annual sessions and higher pay, while school needs and teachers strain prompt proposals for a governor-appointed reform committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottis Lock
Lufkin Lock
George Izhouse
Dallas
Lock
Fish To Stock Farm Ponds Available From U S Fish
Texas farms and ranches with tanks and ponds now filled by recent rains can restock with game fish. Senators Ralph Yarborough and Lyndon B. Johnson said the U S Fish and Wildlife Service informed them that fish for restocking are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ralph Yarborough
Lyn
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Fish Hatchery Application Process Outlined to Senators
The Fish and Wildlife Service explains a three step procedure for securing fish. Land owners apply at the nearest federal hatchery in Texas, with five hatcheries located in Austin Fort Worth San Marcos Burnet and Uvalde. Applications go to the Albuquerque regional office for processing, and once approved the fish are delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fish and Wildlife Service
Austin
Fort Worth
San Marcos
Burnet and
Uvalde
Albuquerque
N. M
Phone Operators Honor Fathers And Mothers
Silsbee telephone operators hosted a Mother's and Father's Day party in the office lounge on Friday May 10. Rev. B. G. Roberts of Woodrow Baptist Church gave the invocation and spoke on the day. The program featured vocal selections by Mrs. Vern McDaniel with Mrs. A. W. Dainwood accompanying and a reading by Sharon Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Rev
B. G. Roberts
Woodrow Baptist Church
Vern McDaniel
A. W. Dainwood
Sharon Simmons
Gift Presented to Oldest Attendees at Event
Mrs Ola Kirkendall and L M Hooks Sr were honored as the oldest mother and father present. Hostesses included Mrs Marie Gibbs Mrs Elester Pryor Mrs Billie Jones Mrs Linda Simmons Mrs Jeaniece Barclay Mrs Mattie Sanford Mrs Leatha Smith Mrs Doris McKay Miss Maria Reeves and Miss Virginia Weeks chief operator. Refreshments were served to about 60 guests who called during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Kirkendall
L. M. Hooks
Marie Gibbs
Elester Pryor
Billie Jones
Linda Simmons
Jeaniece Barclay
Mattie Sanford
Leatha Smith
Doris McKay
Maria Reeves
Virginia Weeks
Revival at Good Shepherd Baptist Church June 2 16
Evangelist R. T. Strange from Fort Smith Arkansas will lead a revival at Good Shepherd Baptist Church starting June 2 and continuing through June 16 per an announcement by Pastor Rev. J. W. Joiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Shepherd Baptist Church
R. T. Strange
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Good Shepherd Baptist
J. W. Joiner
Camp Sites on West Bank of Angelina River
70 acres with 991 feet of river frontage for sportmen near the Angelina River 14 miles below the Lufkin Jasper river bridge. Contact Oscar Parker Jasper phone 534 J 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelina River
Lufkin - Jasper River
Oscar Parker
Jasper
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Chariie Spourlock
Dan Spurlock
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Catton Gore
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Arthur Metemis Samday
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Ellen Barcel
Herater
Joe Dettiing
Ant
John Orraen
Ant Mire
Jessie Winimmire
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Letty
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Suze
Lake Austin
Humble
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Texas Press Association
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Tyler Court
Wil Wilson
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Better Pay
Sehevei Law Study
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Rick Johnson
Melody Masters
Bill Wimberly
The
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Ozark Jubilee
Rusty Locke
Western Swingband
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Kodak Reflex Camera
Kodak
McKesson
Tussy
Silsbee Drug Company
Tomy Hemty
Senor Conductor
Signs OF the Times
Colombia
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Girardot
U. S
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Kirby
United States Brewers Foundation Inc
United States Brewers Foundation
Foundation
James Andrews
Texas Division
United States Brewers Foundation, Inc
Kith & San Jacinto
Austin, Texas
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