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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1971
Page
3
Webelos Dens 7 and 8 of Pack 88 joined Dens 78 in a citizenship badge cleanup on October 30. Twelve boys moved and raked the ditch at Read Turentine school, demonstrating responsible service.
The Kekotanva Camp Fire group met Monday November 1 at 4 30 p m in Mrs Joe Hignett home. Three films covered parliamentary procedure for meetings. Susan Bailey provided refreshments and the meeting adjourned at 5 30 with Pam Tobey as scribe.
Card of thanks from Kate Cunningham expresses gratitude to attendees and gift givers at her welcome home party. Special appreciation is given to hostesses Mrs. Elsie Caraway Mrs. Ronnie Hollyfield Mrs. Frenchie Grimson Mrs. Sport McInnis Mrs. Irene Knighten and Mrs. Port Callaway.
Local shop advertises smoked sausage 99 cents per pound and smoked ham 89 cents per pound alongside smoked bacon 69 cents and fresh hams 59 cents. Other pork cuts include shoulder 69 cents, jowls 49 cents, backbone 59 cents, pork chops 65 cents, pigtails 19 cents, pork ribs 69 cents, and fresh bacon 55 cents per pound. Also offered are sweet potatoes at 10 cents per pound and large eyes at 55 cents per unit.
Miss Judi McCartney, a sophomore nursing student and Silsbee High School graduate, was chosen as a Galveston College basketball team cheerleader by the student body. She also serves on the Student Nurses Association council and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene McCartney. A Mexican supper hosted by Boy Scout Troop 88 will be served Friday at Silsbee Junior High School from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available from any Scout.
The Little Jimmy Dickens show will be held November 11 at 8 p m in the Lumberton High School Auditorium featuring Dickens and The Country Boys of Nashville. Sponsored by the Lumberton Lions Club, tickets are available from club members.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at First United Methodist Church of Silsbee reported $120 collected during their UNICEF drive held last Saturday. Volunteers and contributors were thanked for the success of the event.
Woodrow Baptist Church will photograph members for a pictorial directory from November 8 to 11 at the church. Those not yet contacted may call Mrs. Mildred Jordan at 385-4252 to schedule an appointment.
A series of birth notices from Doctors Hospital and area facilities note the arrival of James Arlen Whitmire born October 27 to Mr and Mrs James Henry Whitmire Evadale. Jason Freddie Dwayne born November 1 to Mr and Mrs Fred Kyles Jr Kountze. Jessica Danielle born November 1 to Mr and Mrs A Z Loller Silsbee. Don Michael born October 28 to Mr and Mrs Don Hutto Kountze. Dennis Sylvester born October 27 to Mr and Mrs John Dennis Mathis Silsbee. Sonja Eileen born November 2 to Mr and Mrs Wayne Caraway Silsbee. Catricia Michelle born November 1 to Mr and Mrs Michael Ray Murphy Silsbee. Grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs V L Murphy Sr and Mr and Mrs Vance Walters.
The Christian Women's Fellowship of First Christian Church opens a rummage sale Friday at 8 a.m. at Santa Fe Park in downtown Silsbee.
The Texas Public Health Association Gulf Coast Regional Meeting will be held November 4 and 5 at the Ridgewood Motor Hotel Beaumont hosted by the Beaumont City Health Department. Events feature 14 national speakers with Mayor Ken Ritter giving the welcome and Lou M. Hollar delivering a TPHA report.
John F Landgraf of Silsbee becomes a junior member of the Ross Volunteers, Texas A&M University’s long standing honor unit formed in 1887. Landgraf, son of Mr and Mrs L P Landgraf, majors in civil engineering and serves as cadet tech sergeant in group F-1 in the Corps of Cadets.
Dr Jerry Cowley Area Livestock Specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service will discuss Management Programs for Improving Reproduction of Beef Cattle. The meeting Thursday Nov 4 at 7 30 p m in the county courthouse east wing courtroom is open to producers seeking higher calf crops and income gains.
Portland Oregon Monford A. Orloff, Evans Products Co. chairman and CEO, announced the resignation of Lawrence M. Flahive senior executive vice president and director of marketing building materials group. Flahive will devote time to personal interests but stay on Evans board and in other capacities. He joined Evans in 1957 and became a director in 1964.
Mrs Geraldine Watson will conduct a tour for Silsbee Garden Club members to study wild orchids along the Neches River near Silsbee. The event is set for November 9, with a rain date of November 23. New officers include Mrs Joseph Bledsoe president and Mrs Jack McAnulty vice president.
Cub Scout Den 2 of Pack 88 gathered at Mrs. Sue Moore's home to learn square knots with refreshments served. James Morgan served as scribe.
The family thanks friends and relatives for food flowers visits and many acts of kindness during the illness and passing of Cecil Lindsey. Special appreciation goes to Dr. Poshataske Dr. Graham Friendship and First Baptist Church First Pentecostal Church and nurses at Silsbee Doctors Hospital.
Last rites for Cecil Lindsey 78, of Silsbee, were held October 30 at Farmers Funeral Chapel with Rev. R E Barclay and Rev. Gordon Lindsey officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery. Lindsey died October 28 in Silsbee Doctors Hospital after a brief illness. he was a WWII veteran and retired Kirby Lumber machine operator. He is survived by wife Vivian, five daughters, three sons, a brother, 28 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Cub Scout Den 1 led by Mrs. W. K. Hill iard met at her home on Monday to work on rope and physical fitness achievements. Denner Pat Ratcliff served refreshments. Next meeting is set for November 8.
Will Walker Jr. of Los Angeles is visiting relatives and friends in Silsbee and nearby towns, spending time with local residents and reconnecting with childhood acquaintances.
Funeral services for Mrs Mattie Elva Denson 79 of Warren are set for today at 2 p m at New Covenant Assembly Church with Rev W G McNaughten and Rev R C Dearman officiating Burial will be in Richardson Cemetery near Warren She is survived by husband Sam J Denson four daughters including Lucey Howell Eva Shandles Lois Seaman and Jewelle Gowan two brothers Willie Freeman and Ercle Freeman two sisters Hattie Sanders and Ela Hendricks 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren Pallbearers are Johnny Moffett Charles Hoffman Tommy McGowan Roger Shandley Fred Seaman Joe Hoffman James Seaman Wayne McGowan Larry Seaman and Dwight McGowan
The family of Mrs. Othella Clark gratefully acknowledge the kind expressions of cheer and sincere sympathy at the death of her mother Mrs. Alice Terry of Jasper Texas formerly from Silsbee. May God bless you with his richest blessings. Mrs. Othella Clark and family
The C Y O of All Souls Catholic Church elected Bobby Battle of this city to attend the National CYO Convention in Washington D C. Bobby, a Silsbee High School sophomore, will leave November 16 and stay at the Sheraton Park Hotel for the event to vote on new officers and conduct a workshop.
Marvin Williams came back home Monday following surgery at Baptist Hospital.
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