Trees of the Bible featured at Twentieth Century Club
The Twentieth Century Club met at Mrs. E. M. Wilsons with Mrs. S. A. Wallace presiding. Mrs. A. Jones and Mrs. Harmon Weathersby chaired a program on Trees of the Bible, covering apricot to almond trees and the Tree of Life with Revelation 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Club
Twentieth Century Club
E. M. Wilson
S. A. Wallace
Robert Neyland
W C. Ratchford Jr
A. Jones
Harmon Weathersby
W. L. Brigance
Sidney Laneir
Weathersby
Engaged Jeanie Singleton to Basar Holt in Kirbyville
Mr and Mrs K C Singleton announce the engagement of daughter Jeanie to Basar James Holt son of Mr and Mrs W C Holt. The ceremony is set for 6 pm November 26 at the Church of Christ in Kirbyville. Jeanie studied at Lamar State College Beaumont and works for Aetna Casualty. Basar studied at University of Southwestern Louisiana and works for Dow Chemical. Friends and relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Singleton
Kirbyville
Jeanie
Basar James Holt
W. C. Holt
Church of Christ
Miss Singleton
Lamar State College of Technology
Beaumont
Aetna Casualty and
Sureyan
Holt
University of Southwestern Louisiana
Dowell Division
The
Dow Chemical Co
Azalea Garden Club Hears Joe Combs
The Azalea Garden Club met on October 28 at the home of Mrs. C. R. Baker with Mrs. Ray Brown as cohostess. Seventeen members and two guests heard Joe Combs of Beaumont speak on Our Winged Friends. Plans for the Christmas Pilgrimage on December 9 were set for four homes: C. H. Dunn, C. R. Baker, W. E. Emigh, and C. J. Thorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azalea Garden Club
C. R. Baker
Ray Brown
Earl P. Watson
Ben Jones
Joe Combs
Beaumont
C. H. Dunn
Knapple Road
Cooks Road
W E. Emigh
Hendrix Named A M Singing Cadet In Dallas Pageant
Dale Hendrix of Silsbee has been named to the Texas A&M Singing Cadets chorus the official glee club for the Miss Teenage America pageant on November 13 in Dallas They will perform on CBS at 9 p m Boone directs the 60 voice group with June Biering as accompanist and pianist The Cadets have numerous local appearances and a spring concert tour planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Dale Hendrix
J. A. Hendrix
Silsbee
Texas A&m University
Singing Cadets
Dallas
CBS
Robert L
Bob) Boone
June Biering
PTA Panel Explores Education Versus Illiteracy
The Mathews Robinson PTA held a panel titled Education Versus Illiteracy on Oct 28 at Frank Robinson Elementary School. Elton Irvin led the session with Theodore Johns Irene McDonald Rev H L Foster and Prince E McCoy among speakers. The group will meet again Nov 25 at Wald o Mathews High School with H G Lewis chairing an audiovisual program on Family Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews-Robinson Parent Teacher Association
Frank Robinson Elementary School
Elton Irvin
Theodore Johns
Beaumont
Irene McDonald
Frank Robinson
H. L. Foster
New Bethel Baptist Church
Prince E. McCoy
Waldo Mathews High School
H. G. Lewis
Audio Visual Aid Committee
Rummage Sale for Christmas Basket Fund at Santa Fe Park
Nu Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority hosts a rummage sale at Santa Fe Park Friday starting 1 pm. Proceeds support the Christmas Basket Fund. To donate items call Mrs Joe Neilson EV 5-4874 for pickup or drop off at the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu Upsilon Chapter
Beta ‘Sigma Phi Sorority
Sante Fe Park
Joe Neilson
Local Birth Announcements from Silsbee Area
Mr and Mrs Phillip Lea announce a son Mike Duwayne born November 1 at St Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont. Mrs Karnes Lola Mathews with son Matthew Jason born November 1 at St Elizabeth Beaumont. The Hedge family reports son Jeffery Parker born October 31 at St Elizabeth Beaumont. BORN IN HARDIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN KOUNTZE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Lea
Beaumont
Mike Duwayne
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Robin Lea Karnes
Silsbee
Matthew Jason
Karnes
Lola Mathews
Jack D. Hedge
Jeffery Parker
Jack Kelly
Baptist Hospital
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Kountze
Nu Upsilon Confers Jewel Degree Monday
The Nu Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at First Christian Church on Monday. Jewel Degree was presented to Mrs Don Kay and Mrs David Long. A preferential tea for new rushees was Sunday 2 30 to 4 p.m. at Mrs David Long’s home. Mrs Howard Midkiff and Mrs Henry Earl Smith were welcomed with yellow corsages. The next meeting will be Monday at 7 p.m. at Mrs Bob Sparks’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi
Don Kay
David Long
Howard Midkiff
Henry Earl Smith
Bob Sparks
Hot Dog Supper Planned at Read-Turrentine School
A hot dog supper will be held Monday in the Read-Turrentine Elementary School cafeteria. Tickets cost at the door and serving hours are from 5 to 7 30 p.m. Proceeds support school improvements. Mrs. V L Jones is in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Read-Turrentine
V. L. Jones
Presbyterians To canvass Members On Dedication Sunday
Silsbee Presbyterian Church plans Dedication Sunday on November 8 with Every Member Canvass visitation. Minister George McCall says the drive aims to reach every family and inform them of church plans while pledges support the coming year's budget. Hugh Smith leads the canvass and will oversee home visits from 2 to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Presbyterians
George McCall
Hugh Smith
Donald Skinner Couple Settle on Long Island
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Skinner reside in Long Island N Y after marrying October 16 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church. The bride Gloria Jean Matthews is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Matthews. the groom is son of Ivor Skinner and Gladys Skinner. The bride is a former student at Sam Houston State Teachers College and the groom recently completed four years in the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
N.Y
Donald Skinner
Good Shepherd Baptist Church
Gloria Jean Matthews
Eugene Matthews
Ivor Skinner
Buna
Gladys Skinner
Silsbee
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Huntsville
U.S. Navy
Camp Fire Group Elects Officers
Camp Fire Girls held their first meeting at the home of assistant leader Mrs. R. R. Birdwell. Officers include Renee Mitchell president and Terry Garrett vice president, with Donna Longenberger secretary and LaDonna McLemore scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Birdwell
Renee Mitchell
Terry Garrett
Donna Longenberger
LaDonna McLemore
Renee de Bretagne
Paula Bell
Sabrina Birdwell
Deborah Walters
Mary Longenberg
Marie Walters
Methodists To Honor Commissioner Frank Payne In Silsbee Night
The Methodist Men of First Methodist Church plan “Frank Payne Night” at their Monday meeting at 7 p.m. in the church. Alvin Ragan says Commissioner Payne is honored for 34 years of service to Silsbee and his work as a Methodist layman. A covered dish dinner is planned with friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Payne
First Methodist Church
Alvin Ragan
Commissioner Payne
Silsbee
Alt Roark
County
Evadale Rebels Rally Past Montgomery in Homecoming Victory
Evadale Rebels defeated Montgomery 8 to 2 at Rebel Stadium during homecoming weekend. Roy Young connected with Larry Blue on a 53 yard pass for the lone Rebel touchdown, with Young adding a two point try. Montgomery scored a safety as Young was tackled in the end zone. Rebels move to 2-1 in district 26 B and travel to Magnolia next. Homecoming queen Miss Eva Welch and football sweetheart Beatrice Burrell were announced, with band sweetheart Brenda Fling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Evadale Rebels
Rebel Stadium
Roy Young
Larry Blue
Young
Rebels
Evadale
Magnolia
Coldspring
Eva Welch
L. R. Welch
Beatrice Burrell
R. E. Burrell
Brenda Fling
James Fling
West Hardin students form secretarial club at high school
Janet Frazier is elected president of the West Hardin High School newly organized secretarial club of the shorthand class. Other officers include Doris Hall vice president Marilda Wynne secretary Willie Jean Ard treasurer Mary Ellen Car Ruthers historian Sandra Jackson reporter and Billy Wilkes beau. Mrs Mary Iva Young named sponsor. meetings set for the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Frazier
West Hardin High School
Doris Hall
Marilda Wynne
Willie Jean Ard
Mary Ellen Carruthers
Sandra Jackson
Billy Wilkes
Mary Iva Young
Big Thicket Group Plans By-Laws and Charter Vote
The Big Thicket Association formerly the Big Thicket Historical Association will meet on Sunday November 8 at 2 30 p m at the First Methodist Church in Saratoga to elect permanent directors adopt a constitution and by laws and approve an application for a state charter. A slate of nominees includes Dempsie Henley Emmet Lack Jimmie Jennings Alice Cashen E P Watson John K Casey Joseph M Heiser Jr W T Bean Jim Hale Carl Sory Lance Rosier Walter Coon Mrs R C Mitchell Rex Fortenberry Joe F Combs and Terrell Buchanan. The group aims to establish a historical museum and a museum of natural history with a tentative Saratoga site and to seek a 5 000 acre permanent wilderness park in the Big Thicket to remain largely untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Thicket Association
Big Thicket Historical Association
First Methodist Church
Saratoga
Dempsie Henley
Liberty
Emmet Lack
Kountze
Jimmie Jennings
Alice Cashen
Batson
E. P. Watson
Silsbee
John K. Casey
Beaumont
Joseph M. Heiser Jr
Houston
W. T. Bean
Jim Hale
Cassetta
Carl Sory
Rex Fortenberry
Joe F. Combs
Terrell Buchanan
Big Thicket
Missionary Will Visit Area Churches
Newly appointed missionary to the Dominican Republic Rev. Norman Lestarrette will tour churches this month. His schedule includes Nov. 5 Lumberton Assembly of God 7 30 p.m. Nov. 7 Oak Grove Assembly of God 7 30 p.m. Nov. 8 Evergreen Assembly of God 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. First Assembly of God Newton. Nov. 10 Evadale Assembly of God 7 30 p.m. Nov. 11 Buna Assembly of God 7 30 p.m. Everett Martin pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Lestarrette
Dominican Republic
Assemblies of God
Lumberton
Evergreen Assembly of God
Spurger Highway
F.M
F. C. Drake
First Assembly of God
Newton
F. G. Williams
Evadale
Buna
Camp Fire Girls Meet At Leader's Home
Ko Ki Ta Ki Ma Camp Fire girls met October 21 at Mrs Wayne Lea's home with seven in attendance. They made candied apples and worked on a ceremonial tablecloth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ko Ki Ta Ki Ma
Wayne Lea
Sunshine Bluebirds Plan Picnic And Hike
Blue Bird Group Sunshine Bluebirds met Tuesday at the home of leader Mrs Henry Earl Smith with nine members present. They planned a picnic and hike for Saturday near Dam B. Officers elected Diane Davis president Charlotte Sanchez treasurer Terry Lynn McDonald helper Cleste Leonard and Debbie Derouen reporters. Diane Davis served refreshments. Debbie Derouen reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Bluebirds
Henry Earl Smith
Dam B
Diane Davis
Charlotte Sanchez
Terry Lynn McDonald
Cleste Leonard
Debbie Derouen
Card of Thanks for Daisy B. Stegner
Words cannot express our sincere appreciation for the food flowers and prayers during the loss of our beloved mother Mrs Daisy B Stegner. James and Lonnie Smart Mrs Pat Biddle and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy B. Stegner
James and
Lonnie Smart
Pat Biddle
Judge of Hardin County and Now Houston Speaker
A judge, formerly of Hardin County and now serving in Houston, will be a guest speaker at the event. His background spans county judiciary service and current duties in Texas. The appearance highlights continued public service and regional legal ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Houston
Fletcher Emanuel Baptist Church Activities Update
Local church members travel to Corpus Christi for Baptist Texas General Convention and WMU events. Church groups hold meetings from Nov 1 to 8, a Halloween party, and a Royal Ambassadors program. Community news includes family visits, funerals in Victor and Silsbee, and a late October birth in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shuttles
Fletcher Emanuel Baptist Church
Baptist Texas General Convention
Corpus Christi
John Brumley
Fletcher Emanuel Wmu
Corpus Chrisi
WMU
Workers Conference
Brotherhood Wmu
First Baptist Church
Kountze
Brotherhood of the
Fellowship Hall
Annie Armstrong Cireles
Fletcher Emanuel Wmuk
Lottie Moon
R. E. Holmes
Mary Alexander
Oscar Adams
Lena Lair
Cleve Williams
Mildred Wilcox
John D. Trahan
R. A. Foscus
Royal Ambassadors
Training Union
Exquisett Club Meets to Plan Christmas Drives
The Exquisett Club met Oct 28 at Mrs. Suzie Watkins home with nine members. Mrs. Birdie Singleton presided as plans were set for street drives for the playground fence and the Christmas fund. Members will sew doll dresses and dress dolls for baskets, with reports on the Mary Alphin District meeting in Beaumont. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Matleen Brent’s home Monday at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exquisett Club
Suzie Watkins
Birdie Singleton
Lloyd Ewing
A. L. Sharp
Curtis Stephens
Arvie Hamilton
Mary Alphin
Beaumont
Matleen Brent
Beaumont Group To Hold Antique Sale At Ridgewood Motel
The women of St Stephens Episcopal Church sponsor an antique sale on November 18 and 19 at the Ridgewood Motel in Beaumont. Hours run from 9 am to 9 pm each day. La Whitt's Antiques from Natchez Mississippi supply the items for this sale. Mrs John Coward of Beaumont invited the public to shop among treasures of the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Ridgewood
Beaumont
la Whitt
Brandon Hall
Natchez
Miss
John Coward
Camp Fire Girls Host Spooky Saturday Night
The Aviatawanka Camp Fire Girls entertained about 30 friends and classmates Saturday night at Mrs. Leon Curry's home. Guests enjoyed a bonfire spook house fortune teller and ghost stories. Refreshments of hotdogs cold drinks and candy were served by Brenda Wooley Sara Curry Patty Schnaithman and Roxanne Simmons. Costume prizes were won by Brenda Wooley and Charles Landgraf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviatawanka Camp
Leon Curry
Brenda Wooley
Sara Curry
Patty Schnaithman
Roxanne Simmons
Scribe
Charles Landgraf
Car Wreck in Corsicana Leaves Driver Injured
A vehicle wreck in Corsicana last Friday night October 23 sent the driver into a culvert and caused a rollover. The occupant suffered hand, arm and facial injuries, spent the night in Corsicana Hospital and was released. Also noted were social visits by local residents to events in Bridge City and Houston over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsicana
Corsicana Hospital
Ogdon Rasier
Orange County
Bridge City
Henry Pickering
Houston
John D. Trahan
Evadale Trailer Destroyed by Pre-dawn Fire
A Marion Bielecki trailer near the Neches River bridge was engulfed in flames before Evadale volunteers arrived around 4 45 a m. The family lost all possessions with eleven firemen hampered by dense fog. Bielecki and Kathy were home. Anna was staying with a friend. No cause or damage estimate given. Rev J P Stockman underwent surgery in Beaumont and is doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bielecki
Evadale
Jasper County
Neches River
Old Bridge
Bielecki
Mr. Bielecki
Anna
Kathy
J. P. Stockman
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
Terry Black
Houston
J. A. Black
Dale Phelps
Dr. McNeil Named Alternate Delegate To Dental Meeting
W C McNeil of Silsbee is named alternate delegate among 30 Texas dentists to the 105th annual American Dental Association session in San Francisco November 9 to 12. The event occurs with the 52nd annual Federation Dentaire Internationale meeting. Over 600 essays clinics films lectures and exhibits form the scientific program. About 25000 dentists educators manufacturers and guests from around the world are expected. The association last met in San Francisco in 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. McNeil
Silsbee
Texas
American Dental Association
San Fransicio
Federation Centaire Internationale
Association
San Francisco
Cub Scout Pack 88 Den 3 Meeting Report
Den 3 of Cub Scout Pack 88 met Oct 28 at Mrs Nelson Longs home with 10 members. They made Halloween masks and began a fall species board for a field trip. Officers listed: Charles Landgraf den chief Mark Muckle Roy denner David Departee assistant denner and Harry Gardner scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Tommy Read
Wayne Conner
Read
Dean Duffle
Chris Eldridge
Steven Caraway
Den 3
Cub Scout Pack
Nelson Long
Charles Landgraf
Mark Muckleroy
Denner
David Departee
Harry Gardner
Scribe
Gospel Meetings Begin at Silsbee Church of Christ
The Silsbee Church of Christ at 605 North 5th Street started a series of gospel meetings and singing running through Sunday night with J. David Taylor as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Church of Christ
North 5Th Street
J. David Taylor
Singers meet at Spurger for Sacred Harp convention
A Sacred Harp singing convention will be held November 29 at the Primitive Baptist Church in Spurger. Singers from Texas and Louisiana will participate with singing starting at 9 am and a basket lunch served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primitive Baptist
Spurger
Texas
Louisiana
Pack 88 Committe Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening
Cub Scout Pack 88 invites den mothers assistant den mothers and committeemen to a 7 p.m. meeting at the home of Mrs. Nelson Long. Cubmaster Alvin Ragan urges all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Long
Alvin Ragan
Ira Mae Sykes to Wed A J Hollis at First Baptist
Miss Ira Mae Sykes daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira J Sykes and Arthur James Hollis son of Mr and Mrs Howard Hollis will marry November 26 at 7 p m in the First Baptist Church. Rev S Booker pastor will officiate. Friends are invited through the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Kirkpatrick
Violet
Elmer Reese
Emma Crow
Dora Hussey
W. Z. Perry
Harry Goins
Alan Goins
Buna
Frank B. Kirkpatrick
Port Arthur
George P. Kirkpatrick Sr
Hillister
George P. Kirkpatrick Jr
Kountze
S. A. Ruggles
Andrew Richardson
E. Richardson
Silsbee
Wardie Odom
Madelon
Jeff Densmore
Lake Arthur
J. J. Stringer Sr
Beaumont
Carlton Spell
WMA
The
Central Baptist Church
Tom McDaniel
Chris
DeRidder
W. J. Burrell
Bert Fling
C. R. Fling
Jacksonville
Harry Williams
Lufkin
J. A. Black
J. E. Bunch
Sulphur
Sammy Billingsley
S. J. Billingsley
Victor
William Billingsley
Dave Moore
Nederland
Billy Dean Moore
C. F. Bounds
C. S. Pearson
Palacios
Aransas Pass
Victoria
Mary Fling
Roger Evans
Centerville
Ridge
Charles Slaymaker
J. P. Stockman
Jim Weatherford
J. E. Weatherford
J. L. Weatherford
A. D. Astley
R. D. Weatherford
Port Neches
Ira Mae Sykes
Ira J. Sykes
Arthur James Hollis
Howard Hollis
First Baptist Church
Rev. S. Booker
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Jeanie Singleton
Basar
James Holt
Dale Hendrix
A&m Singing Cadet
PTA Group
Sammy Lee Hampshire
Susan Gail
Kathleen
James Herman McGallion
Charles Wayne
Robert Lee Eaves
J. B. Jordan
Ramona Lea
John Lewis Wilson
John Leonard
Daniel Wade
Delton C., Dehart
Clyde
Waxahachie
Leon
Bayless
Garland
Neches National Bank
al Neches National
Paee Parking
Night Depository
Federal PL
Tena
Silsbee, Texas
Presbyterians
Donald Skinners
Frank
Payne
Magnolia Nex
West Hardin
Blue Bird Group
Chance
Fletcher News
Grover Sturrock
Sn B. Hanks
Jasper ‘Choate
R. E. Gaines
Houston l
JL. M. Parker
Parker
Gaines
New Iberia
Lucille Skeets
Nell Broussard
Eunice Langhnais
Betty Harris
Elizabeth Ann
Methodist Hospital
A .E. Pickering
Sidney Davis
Pickering
Billie Yellot
Yellot
Tommy Alston
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Steve Pickering
Perry Smart
J. M. Byerley
Smart
New York
Frank Estell
Emery Neely
Henry Selman Swearingen
Mr. Swearingen
J. M. Byerly
Sunjay
Frank Brent
Lovelady
J. D. Cones
Lof Silsbee
Les Tanton
Teir
Evadale News
June Billingsley
Dr. McNeil
A. J. Hollis
Neches Motors
Chevrolet
Buick
Black & Decker
Apache Lumber Co
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