Silsbee Press Membership and Editorial Staff Listing
The Silsbee press notes its 1967 membership line and lists staff roles including co-owners David Read and R L Read, editor Tommy Read, society editor Margaret Kerby, and the mechanical department team with names such as Harold, Mrs John S. Basye, James Johnson, and Billy Joe Williams. It notes publication weekly on Thursdays from 410 Highway 96, Silsbee Texas and subscription rates by county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Read
R. L. Read
Tommy Read
Leona Whitman
Margaret Kerby
Harold Eens
John S. Basye
James Johnson
Billy Joe Williams
Rea Outlines Ant Control Methods for Homes and Lawns
County Agent B E Rea details effective ant control using insecticides Chiordane and dieldrin. Apply inside around sills and cracks and on nests behind walls. outside ring foundation with dust or spray. Follow label directions to protect pets and people. seek more guidance at the agent’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. E. Rea
Mr. Rea
Degree ceremonies note at Lamar College
Miss McWhorter daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I V McWhorter earned a BA in English with high honors. Lamar does not hold January graduation exercises, so she will receive her diploma Saturday night.
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McWhorter
I. V. McWhorter
Lamar
Paul Georgas Returns From Convention
Cravens Insurance Agency manager Paul Georgas returned from the 69th annual Texas Association of Insurance Agents convention held at Hotel Galvez in Galveston May 18 20. His Lamar Tech faculty wife Mrs Georgas attended with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Georgas
Cravens Insurance Agency
Texas Association of Insurance Agents
Hotel Galvez
Galveston
Inactive Texas Deposits Listed in Hardin County
A statewide notice lists missing depositors with dormant accounts over seven years. W. A. Barclay Jr. of The State Bank signs the document, urging proof of ownership at the Silsbee depository offices within nine months to claim funds before state reports and conservation actions.
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State of
Texas
State OF Texas
County OF Hardin
W. A. Barclay, Jr
Ns State Bank
Merris
Leon
Xi Kappa Nu Met Monday Night
The Xi Kappa Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday night at Mrs. Herman Johnson's home with nine members present. Mrs. Joe Hignett led the program on Exercises in Thought and refreshments were served by Mrs. Sydney Miller and Mrs. JoAnn LaToof after members joined in physical exercises. The group will not meet during summer. the next meeting is an organizational session on Aug. 28.
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Xi Kappa Nu
Beta Sigma Phi
Herman Johnson
Joe Hignett
Sydney Miller
JoAnn LaToof
Card of Thanks for Hamp Thomas Family
May God bless and keep each of you for your sympathy during the demise of our beloved father grandfather great grandfather and brother We are grateful for prayers cards morals telegrams and food you brought You will be remembered in our prayers The family of the late Brother Hamp Thomas
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Hamp Thomas
Nu Upsilon Hears Program on The Art Of Life
Nu Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday at 7 30 p m with 14 members. They discussed summer socials and money making projects for the year and heard a program on The Art Of Life by Wanda Smith. A going away gift was given to Linda Rodgers. The next meeting is August 28.
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Nu Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi
Suisan Midkiff
Wanda Smith
Linda Rodgers
Water Toll Soars From All Causes
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports a sharp rise in outdoor water recreation fatalities in 1967, with 82 deaths through mid May versus 54 by May 18, 1966. Specific cases include a Dallas man killed by a boat propeller, a man drowned after his boat overturned, a Grapevine youth entangled in a trotline, and a Bay City rescue doomed by undertow.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Dallas
Gulf
Victoria
Bay City
Texas
Beautification in Kirby Subdivision and surrounding streets outlined
The notice describes beautification leadership by residents in multiple city blocks. E O Wheeler and Mrs. Joan Marie McKinney head sections along Highway 92 plus Herndon Avenue and N Ninth Street. Leaders include Mrs. Essie Hamilton, Mrs. Ftta Land, Mrs. Gladys Scott, and Mrs. Ella Prescott for N. 8th Street to city limits and Bonner Street to the Santa Fe railroad. W E Emigh supervises west city limits through downtown and south of Roosevelt to the Santa Fe railroad.
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Kirby
Herndon Ave
E. O. Wheeler
Payne
N. 9Th Street
Joan Marie McKinney
Herndon Avenue
Essie Hamilton
Ftta Land
Gladys Scott
Ella Prescott
N. 8Th Street
N. Bonner St
Santa Fe Railroad
W. E. Emigh
West City Limits
Roosevelt Drive
Local church groups hold meetings and birthday party notices
The Fletcher Emanuel Church WMA holds a May 29 meeting in the fellowship hall with a salad tasting. Margie Mines Circles meet in members homes May 15 and 22 with devotions and program readings. RA trip to Lake Texoma planned for May 29. Cynthia Mitchell honored at Coke party. several visitors and family arrivals noted. Obert Frank in U S Navy with Paris trip planned. many local visits and extended family gatherings recorded. School events include end of term activities at Chance-Loeb and Silsbee High, with celebrations for mothers and seniors. Graveside services for Marie Hobery held at Old Hardin Cemetery. Mrs. Holberg noted as resident with sister in Switzerland.
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WMA
Fletcher Emanuel Baptist Church
Margie Mines Circle I
Lola Bell
Judy Jackson
Margie Mines Circle Two
Lanell Bozeman
Royal Service Magazine
Marie Neely
Fletcher Emanuel Church
Lake Texoma
Cynthia Mitchell
Silsbee High School
Rogar Reed
Laurie Lane
Reed
Milton Overstreet
Cynthia
O. B. Mitchell
Theresa
Arnold Pickering
DeQuincy
A. E. Pickering
Noble Risinger
U. S. Navy
Pick Bay
Obert
French Riviera
Greta
Italy
McAllister
Okla
D. B. Pattillo Sr
Wade Williford
Leroy Pattillo
Arp
S. J. Knapp
Houston
W. B. Waters
Becky Grimes
Beaumont
Joe Foncher
Kountze
Alma Petkovsek
Chance - Loeb School
Pat Alstin
J. W. Hopkins
Laynette Hopkins
Marie Hobery
Betty Mae Griffin
Switzerland
Former Minister To Speak Sunday At St. John's Church
Rev. Grant Herbst formerly of Silsbee will celebrate Holy Communion at St. John's Episcopal Church on Sunday at 10 30 a m. He once led St. John's as first resident priest and later moved to Angleton where he serves The Church of the Holy Comforter.
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St. John’s Church
Grant Herbst
Silsbee
St. John’s Episcopal Church
United Appeals
Hardin County
Herbst
Southeast
Diocese of
Thanks for the kindness during illness and hospital stay
Fred and Myrtle Holfhouser express sincere thanks for flowers visits cards and foods shown during a recent illness and hospital stay.
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Fred and
Myrtle Holfhouser
Surplus gas mask bag makes cheap boat tackle box
A reader suggests using an old gas mask bag from an Army surplus store as an inexpensive tackle box. The bag costs about 50 cents and is handy for carrying extra gear on the boat or at camp.
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Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
Linotype
Silsbee State Bank
Silsbee, Texas
Adams, Abraham Arnold
Olivia Lynn Best
Wayne A
Rt. 1
South Strand
Oceanside
California
Folte Wim
England
W. F E. Fraser
R. A. Garrett
Allen
M. ‘Midie
Rheuberta McNabb
F. A. Pollard
Don
P. O
Buna
Meadow Lane
Angleton
Spurger
27Th
Port Arthur
Texas City
Hillister
William Trachler
South 11Th Street
South Carter Clinton
Missouri
North Third Street
Lamesa
Voth
c/o
R. B. Dennis
Winsome Lane
E. Chase Street
Pensacola
Florida
Jones
Earline
Sou Ton Vier
A. L
de’ Boliveryna
Robert L
West Avenue
Minnie Elsie
Frank C. Mabry
Aeountze
Tex
W. L. Joe
Iris
J. R
Steve Watson
Ycy Young, Annie B. Or
Hattie Lee
Bessmay, Texas
LAM Oy Vera Seniora
Austin
John Connally
Ben Barnes
Senate
House
Judicial Districts Committee
House of Representatives
Sen
W. E. Berry
San Antonio
James Connally Air Force Base
Waco
Railroad Commission
U. S. Bureau of Mines
U.S
Crawford C. Martin
Martin
Calhoun County
Cass County
State Supreme Court
High Court
Neiman-Marcus
Northpark
Preston Center
Travis County District Court
Savings and Loan
James O. Gerst
Mission Savings and Loan Association of
Gerst
Third Court of Civil Appeals
House 1
Senate Education Committee
Alonzo Jamison
Denton
Texas Education Agency
Texas Highway Department
National Safety Council
East Texas
Fleetway
Kilgore
Davis Airline
Bryan
College Station
Texas Water Development Board
West Texas
Imogene Nelson
Chance
Fletcher News
Bill Wiggins
Ben
Ocery & Market
10Th Street
Pork Sale
Hamburger
Wieners
Bologna
Ben’s
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