Annual SMPA Bass Tourney Held May 19
Frank Melcher and Gilbert Palmer won first place in the Silsbee Municipal Police Association Bass Tourney at Twin Dykes Marina on Saturday May 19. Twenty two two man teams competed to fund a Silsbee High School scholarship with Weldon Young taking Big Bass at four pounds fourteen ounces and ten additional trophy placements listed.
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Frank Melcher
Gilbert Palmer
Silsbee Municipal Police Association
Twin Dykes Marina
Silsbee
Weldon Young
Johnny Odom
Joe Willis
Mickey Brocato
Jerry Donalson
Steve Broder
Buck Willard
Billy Coats
Tim Rivers
Larry Revell
Silsbee Tops Club Met on May 15
Silsbee Tops Club 369 met May 15 with 16 members present. A total weight loss of 11 pounds was recorded. Guest speakers from Beaumont Tops were Lillian Rizato, Annie Denise and Edith Dempkowski. Linda Birmingham won the fruit basket with a three percent pound loss. Meetings are each Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Hardin County Savings and Loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Tops Club
Beaumont Tops
Lillian Rizzato
Annie Denise
Edith Dempkowski
Linda Birmingham
Hardin Counts Savings and Loan
DETCOG Funds Summer Jobs Program Across Deep East Texas
The Deep East Texas Council of Governments received a 157600 grant to run a Summer Youth Employment Program across 13 counties. About 309 openings will be created through counties cities and districts to aid disadvantaged youth ages 14 to 22 with job training and placements.
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Thee Deep East Texas Council of Governments
Deep East Texas
Ward A. Phelan
Council
Neighborhood Youth Corp
Phelan
The
BEE
Hardin County
Kountze
Silsbee
Silsbee, Kountze
Hardin - Jefferson Independent
Texas Employment Commission
Deep East
Texas Council of Governments
Jasper
Record Whooping Cranes Reach New Aransas Refuge Total
The Aransas National Wildlife Refuge now reports 56 whooping cranes, a new high. This contrasts with 15 cranes counted in 1941, marking a significant recovery milestone.
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Aransas National Wildlife
Winners Named at Hardin County Open 4-H Horse Show
The Hardin County Open 4-H Horse Show at Kountze FFA Arena on May 20 awarded three saddles and other prizes. Senior and junior division trophy saddles went to Sharon Guedry and Randy Dorrell, respectively, with Bob Cassity winning the pee wee saddle. Faye Blackburn and Corky Wilty earned senior and junior blankets, Tina Hamilton the youngest division blanket, and Regina Hileman the Hard Luck belt buckle. thirty-two events were judged by Jay Creighton of Austin.
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Kountze Ffa Arena
Jimmy F. McCelvey
Sharon Guedry
Randy Dorrell
Bob Cassity
Pee Wee
Faye Blackburn
Corky Wilty
Tina Hamilton
Regina Hileman
Jay Creighton
Austin
Silsbee State Bank
First National Bank of Silsbee
Eastex Inc
Kountze Pharmacy
H. A. Coe Jr
Texas U Expects 20 000 Students For Summer Enrollment
The University of Texas anticipates about 20 000 students for the summer session. Registration is set for June 4-5. The first six week term runs June 6 to July 11 with exams July 12-14. The second term begins July 16, its six weeks from July 17 to August 22, with finals August 23-25.
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Texas U
Austin
University of Texas
Deborah Ann Johnston and Johnny Burk wed in May ceremony
Deborah Ann Johnston and Johnny Malcolm Burk were married May 18 at 7 p.m. in the New Covenant Assembly of God Church with Rev. Alford Burk performing. The couple will reside in Silsbee where he works for West Gibson and directs the church choir. she is with Alvin Morgan Insurance.
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Deborah Ann Johnston
Johnny Malcolm Burk
Alford Burk
New Covenant Assembly of God Church
J. D. Johnston
Judi Marshall
David Montreaux
Beaumont
Johnny Ashbrook
Monroe la
Bobby Riker
Randy Johnston
Monroe
Fred Crews
Tulsa
Okla
Dollie Hare
Debbie Welch
Becky Welch
Dallas
Austin
Silsbee
West Gibson
New Covenant Assembly of Gor Church
Alvin Morgan Insurance
Mrs Bessie Mettlin Dies In Lufkin
Mrs Bessie Mettlin 65 of Lufkin died May 14 after a sudden illness. Funeral services were May 16 at Mt Zion Baptist Church Lufkin with Rev Tyrone Dickens officiating. Interment followed at Berry Cemetery. Born September 1908 in Cherokee County she resided in Lufkin since 1941 and was a Mt Zion Church member. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Thelma Lewis of this city.
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Bessie Mettlin
Lufkin
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Tyrone Dickens
Berry Cemetery
Cherokee County
Mettlin
Daughter
Thelma Lewis
Pack 88 To Meet Cub Pack 88 Meeting May 29
Pack 88 will hold its regular meeting Tuesday May 29 at 7 p.m. in Cravens Hall First United Methodist Church. Mrs Connie Bailey opens the meeting Den 3, awards will be given by Mrs Barbara Hilliard awards chair man, summer program and a film on Apollo 17 On the Shoulder of Giants will be shown, closing by Mrs Martha Davis Den 6.
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Cub Pack
Cravens Hall
First United Methodist Church
Connie Bailey
Barbara Hilliard
Martha Davis
Den 6
Deer shed coats twice a year for winter insulation
Deer shed their coats twice yearly switching from light summer fur to a heavy insulated hide to endure cold months.
Jaycee Ettes Meeting Set at Silsbee Bank
The Silsbee Jaycee-ettes meet May 29 at 7 30 p.m. in the Silsbee State Bank with Mrs Ellen Jones as president inviting all members to attend. A surprise is promised at the gathering.
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Silsbee Jaycee-ettes
Silsbee State Bank
Ellen Jones
Minister To Sing at Saint Chapel Church of God in Christ
Rev. Ben Campbell of Dallas will sing at Saint Chapel Church of God in Christ located at 510 North First Street on Sunday May 27 at 7 30 p m Pastor H J Simon leads the church events announced for the week
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Ben Campbell
Dallas
Saint Chapel
Church of God In Christ
510 North First Street
H. J. Simon
Texas Sees Many Forest Fires In Average Year
In an average year Texas experiences about 1850 forest fires that burn roughly 26000 acres, highlighting ongoing wildfire risk and land management needs across the state.
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Texas
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Bessie Mettlin Loss
The family of Mrs. Bessie Mettlin thanks friends and neighbors for food visits and deeds of kindness shown during their loss. Special thanks are given to Mrs. Lucille Hanks and Mrs. Joanne Hatcher from Thelma Lewis and family.
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Bessie Mettlin
Lucille Hanks
Joanne Hatcher
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SMPA
James Seaman
Larry Chauvin
Tim Chauvin
Earl Ross
Tom Brown
Ronald Hickerson
Roger Ratliff
Silsbee Tops
MetOn
Detcog
Oy & Ale Spares Oatas
Hardin County Savings and Loan Association
Lumberton
Kathy Johnston
Gilbert Johnston
Morris Williams
Arlington
James Sims
Fredi Crews
Southwestern Bell
Jaycee-ettes
Armstrong
Ymstrong
Oro
Eterna
Sale
Maes Cmour
Buck Jones
Buts
City of
James L. Mayse
Edna BE
A &L Club
Hank Roby
Raymond Nallie
Bertes Savoy
Bob Methues
Cimmeron Boys
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