Grants Open For Graduates To Fund Further Education
The Basic Educational Opportunity Grant for 1974 75 offers about 475 million dollars in grants averaging 475 dollars. Eligibility targets full time postsecondary students who began after April 1 1973 with funds for college university vocational school and nursing programs. Applications and guidance are available at BEOG offices libraries and guidance centers with total aid up to about 800 dollars per student. The Veterans Administration will provide a sports model wheelchair for service disabled veterans meeting medical and sports use criteria.
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U.S. Office of Education
BEOG
P. O
Washington, D.C
Silsbee Public Library
Tie
P.O
Veterans Administration
Births in Silsbee area May 24 29 1940s
Mr and Mrs Lee Wheeler of isbee welcome a baby on May 25 at St Eliza eth Hospital. Mr and Mrs Steve Gibsor greet a daughter May 26 at Women and Children Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jerry Jayne of silsbee announce a child born May 24 at Women and Children Hospital. A daughter was born May 26 to Mr and Mrs James Tucker of Silsbee at Women and Children Hospital. Michael Kurtis, a son, born May 27 at Doctors Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ernie Lee simons of Silsbee. Malissa Kay born May 29 to Mr and Mrs Herbert von Long Jr. of Silsbee at Doctors Hospital. Vr and Mrs David Allen tivers of Kountze welcome Amy Lynn May 29 at Doctors Hospital.
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Lee Wheeler
Isbee
St. Elizaeth Hospital
Steve Gibsor
Women and Children Hospital
Jerry Jayne
Silsbee
Women
C Cildren Hospital
James Tucker
Michael Kurtis
Doctors Hospial
Ernie Lee Sirmons
Malissa Kay
Herbert von Long Jr
Doctors Hospital
David Allen Tivers
Kountze
Amy Lynn
Funeral Services Set for Ollie Irvin in Silsbee
Ollie Irvin 40 of Silsbee died May 22 at the Veterans Hospital in Houston after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held June 1 at 1 p.m. at North Second Street First Baptist Church with Rev. S. Booke officiating. burial in Zion Hill Cemetery at Rockhill. Survivors include his wife Zera Lee Irvin and his father Vinson Irvin of Silsbee, five brothers Elton Irvin Sr Larry Wayne Irvin Ivory Irvin Walter Lewis Irvin and five sisters Flora Stowers Eloise Smith Margie Sims June Clement Diane Holden, all of California or Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Irvin
Silsbee
North Second Street
First Baptist Church
Rev. S. Booke
Zion Hill
Rockhill
Irvin
Veterans’ Hospital
Houston
Zera Lee Irvin
Vinson Irvin
Elton Irvin Sr
Larry Wayne
County Realty Board Plans June 5 Meeting at Silsbee CC
Hardin County Board of Realtors holds an organizational meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday June 5 at Silsbee Country Club. Brokers and salesmen are invited. Speakers include Ervin W Luedtke Edwin Terry and Jim Sawyer. Reservations due by Tuesday June 4 at local real estate firms.
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Hardin County Board of Realtors
Silsbee Country Club
David Stanley
Ervin W. Luedtke
Texas Association of Realtors
Edwin Terry
TAR
Jim Sawyer
Silsbee Real Estate
Hays-Eldredge
Latham and Latham Realty
Stanley
Long List of Names in Local Achievement Dedication
A lengthy roster lists numerous individuals including Deborah Hearne and Deborah Herrington among many others, indicating a notable local group or ceremony. The names span multiple family lines and include recurring surnames such as Hooks Jackson McDonald Murphy and Smith, suggesting a community-wide recognition event.
Silsbee City Council approves emergency plan and zoning hearing
The notices record ordinances 74-4 approving an emergency plan and 74-5 amending 73-4 base rates. Public hearings are set for June 10 1974 at 7 15 PM on zoning changes. City meetings move to June 10 1974 at 7 PM. Zoning Board to hold a public hearing June 10 1974 at 7 PM chaired by David Hearne.
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City of
Silsbee
Planning and Zoning Commission
James L. Hays
Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Council
City Hall
David Hearne
Don L. Hough Day Declared by Silsbee Mayor
On May 30 the city of Silsbee designates Don L. Hough Day proclaimed by Mayor James L. Hays to honor retiring school superintendent Don L. Hough. A public reception at 2:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria marks the tribute, noting his long service since 1936 and appointment as superintendent in 1953.
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Don L. Hough
Silsbee
James L. Hays
Hough
Hays
Silsbee Independent
Funeral Services for Mrs. Carrie Ashworth Held
Funeral services for 65 year old Carrie Lou Ashworth of Beaumont were conducted May 28 at Carroll Wallace Funeral Home led by Rev. Benton Sherrod. Burial followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery. She was born in Silsbee and lived in Silsbee and Beaumont. survived by husband W. Allen Ashworth Sr., daughter Mrs Ray Neson, son Bill Ashworth, and mother Mrs Fred Gossett. Pallbearers included Jerry Cox Eugene Paxton Ray Walton Sr Richard Weathersby and Har.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Lou Ashworth
Beaumont
Carroll Wallace
Benton Sherrod
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Silsbee
South Park Baptist Church
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Weatherspy, Boyett and Carson Featured
Notable figures Mon Weatherspy Leon Boyett and J E Carson appear in the record context. The snippet highlights these individuals, suggesting a connection to a local event or notice. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Hexed Hope Diamond Curse Tolls Through Centuries
A damaged account claims thieves pried the Hope diamond from an idol eye in India. It allegedly brought death and disaster to many owners over 300 years, including Marie Antoinette, a British heir, Folies Bergere star, a Greek banker, and an American heiress with multiple family losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Marie Antoinette
VA widows benefits rise as CHAMPVA program expands
The Veterans Administration notes the CHAMPVA medical care program for widows and dependents of veterans has grown steadily over the years, reflecting persistent expansion of widow benefits and related coverage.
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Veterans Administration
Summer Homemaking Classes Begin June 9
The district offers a two week summer homemaking program from June 9 to 21 with Level I for all and Level II for FHA officers. Instructors include Mrs Shirley Gil christ and Mrs Lynn Chambers. Courses cover wardrobe planning clothing construction arts crafts landscaping and food preservation with free enrollment and optional credit for previous students.
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Silsbee
Shirley Gilchriest
FHA
Silsbee Association
Lynn Chambers
Irene M McDonald
Man Pleads Guilty To DWI In Jefferson County Court
An assault case left a victim with abdominal lacerations treated in the emergency room requiring seven stitches. Harold Edward McDonald, 45, of Silsbee pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Jefferson County Court at Law last week and received a $320 fine, court costs, and three days in jail with credit for time served.
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Billy Davenport
Davenport
Dennis Allen
James Fulgham
Jefferson County
Harold Edward McDonald
Silsbee
Farewell party for Mrs Nancy Scott at Ward's Wonderland Nursery
Mrs Nancy Scott was surprised with a birthday and going away party on Friday at 9 30 am hosted by the Little Ones at Ward's Wonderland Nursery. She has worked at the nursery for two years and takes a leave of absence until fall. Pink and white decor and miniature car favors were used. Several mothers of nursery children attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Scott
Ward’s Wonderland
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County Realty Board
Register’s Bakery
North Fourth Street
Houston Natural Gas
L.P
Broilmaster
HNG
Silsbee High School
Paul Shepherd
Lisa Breaux
Vicky Breaux
Diana Davis
SHS
Deborah Anne Hearne
Deborah Naomi Herrington
Deanna Jo Hill Raymond Philbrick Hill Jarrell Bradford Hinkie, Jr
Karrell Jean Hinkie
Jessie Webster Hoke Gwendolyn Sue Hollis Charles Irvin Hollyfield
Ben Lee Hooks
Dewayne Hooks Norman Gene Hooks Rayland Marvin Hooks
Sheila Marie Hooks
Willie Jerry Howard Elton Irvin, Jr
Robert Charlie Isbell Delores Jean Jackson Gessie Jean Jackson
Johnny Lee Jackson George Alan Jeffcoat Pandora Jenkins
Larry Wayne Jones
Sarah Como Jones
Richard Lynn McClelland
Dwayne McClusky
Kevin Eugene McClusky
Elizabeth Jane McDonald
Sharon Janes McDonald
Sheryl McDonald
Eddy Lee McDougal
Barbara Ann McGallion
Marilyn Sue McGarahan
Mary Almena McLean
Linda Sue McWilliams
Kenneth Lynn Merritt Debra Jean Mitchell
Deborah Livingston Mobley
Sandra Lynell Moffett Hyram Wilbur Moncrief
Debra Denyce Moore
Doretha Y'Vette Morgan ‘Leonard Reams Morgan David Cecil Moss Larry Gene Moss
Mark Wayne Muskleroy
Judy Susan Mueller I Cherry Jean Gray Murphy
David Lee Murphy
Patricia Jane Murphy John Steven Neff Sonva Marie Nolen Belinda Lee O'Brien
Robert Michael Pender
Kenneth Ray Pharis George Ray Pittman
John Rayford Potts Joy Lynne Price
Jimmy Michael Priest Cheryl Ann Pryor
Edward Taylor Purkey
Yvonne Robertson Vanessa Lynetta Robinson
Yvonne Rodgers Joe Richard Rogers Karen Sue Rose Fred Maurice Samford, Jr
Henry Cecil Short
Alberta Simmons James Simmons James Scott Skinner Igene Oliver Smith
Fdna E. Brown
Edna E. Brown
Edna FE. Brown
J. L. Hays
Carrie Ashworth
Mon Weatherspy
Leon Boyette
J. E. Carson
THE
Neches Club
Charles Mann
MR. Clean Excitement, Inc
Sears
Proctor
Sunbeam
GE Steam Irons
Alford
North Fifth Street
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