Thornton Wade announce engagement and wedding plan
Mr and Mrs Joseph C Thornton of Vidor announce the engagement of their daughter Neva Joe to James Wade son of Mr and Mrs W E Wade of Lumberton The couple plan a December wedding Neva Joe is a 1967 Vidor High School graduate and works at Dempseys Salon Wade a 1963 Silsbee High School graduate and former Silsbee police officer now a Department of Public Safety patrolman awaiting Orange posting after DPS Academy graduation in November
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Joseph C. Thornton
Vidor
Neva Joe
James Wade
W. E. Wade
Lumberton
Miss Thornton
Vidor High School
Dempsey’s
Salon of Beauty
Silsbee High School
Silsbee
Department of Public Safety
Orange
DPS
James V. Harris
San Antonio
Pattie Dianne
James Marvin Bell
Millard Marvin Bell
Mr. Bell
Manor Baptist Church
John Marshall High School
San Antonio College
Texas A&m University
College Station
City of
Airman Paul Cooksey graduates Air Force radio repairman course
Biloxi Mississippi Airman First Class Paul A. Cooksey son of Mr and Mrs Paul J Cooksey Route 2 Silsbee has graduated from a United States Air Force technical school at Keesler AFB Mississippi He trained as a radio repairman and is assigned to Ellington AFB Texas He is a Thomas Jefferson High School graduate Port Arthur and attended Lamar State College of Technology His wife Brenda is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Storey of Groves Texas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss
Paul A. Cooksey
Paul J. Cooksey
Silsbee
U. S. Air Force Technical School
Keesler Afb
Filington Afb
Texas
Thomas Jefferson High School
Port Arthur
Lamar State College of Technology
Brenda
Charles E. Storey
Taft Ave
Groves
County Bond Sales Reach 86 Percent of Year Goal
Nelson Land, chairman of the Hardin County Savings Bonds Committee, reports Hardin County Savings Bonds and Freedom Shares total sales of $20,2.5 in September and $146,113 for the first nine months, reaching 86 percent of the 1968 goal. National monthly cash sales of Savings Bonds rose to £361 million in September, with Texas achieving $13,508,678 and year-to-date Texas sales at $134,729,099, an 8.3 percent rise from 1967. Holdings of Savings Bonds and Freedom Shares stood at $51,64 million as of Sept 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Land
Hardin County
United States Savings
Freedom
Texas
Bluebird Group Meets for Nature Hike at Mrs. Lee Van Winkle
The Flying Blue Birds met last Friday afternoon at Mrs. Lee Van Winkle's home for a nature hike. Terri Dean served refreshments. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15.
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Flying Blue Birds
Lee van Winkle
Terri Dean
Bridge Winners Named for Last Week’s Duplicate Play
North South winners were Mrs E M Prewitt and Mrs H A Hooks in first place with Mrs Bers Mitchell and Mrs George Lisk second and Mrs Essie Lee Hall with John Prichard third. East West leaders were Mrs L O Turrentine and Mrs Render Wilson first followed by Steve Broeder with Mrs Vicky Cuturer and Ottis T Barge with George Lisk.
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E. M. Prewitt
H. A. Hooks
Bers Mitchell
George Lisk
Essie Lee Hall
John Prichard
L. O. Turrentine
Render Wilson
Steve Broeder
Vicky Cuturer
Ottis T. Barge
Broail Scene Of 4 H Projects Keep Youths Busy
National 4H survey shows about three million youths in the program pursuing top projects in animal and plant sciences, clothing, foods, and health and physical fitness. Over 300000 participants engage in multiple areas including safety, conservation, and community service with awards funded by major donors such as John Deere, General Motors, and General Foods Corporation.
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Cooperative Extension Service
National
4H Service Committee
Standard Brands Incorporated
John Deere
Oliver Corporation
Carnavion Company
Simplicity Pat
Tern Co. Inc
Hercules Incorporated
Arnchem Products, Inc
General Foods Corporation
Eli Lilly and Company
The
S&h Foundation, Inc
Allis Chalmers
Heisdorf & Nelson Farms, Inc
General Motors
the Upjohn Company
Humble Oil & Refining Company
High Flying Blue Birds Elect Officers and Craft Posters
The Blue Bird Group met on Tuesday at Mrs Charlie Doucettes home. They held a brief business meeting and elected new officers for the term. Judy Foley served refreshments and members made Halloween posters.
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High Flying Blue Birds
Charlie Doucette
Judy Foley
Marriages and social security talk headline local notices
Announcements detail Pattie Harris wedding plans in San Antonio to James Marvin Bell and Diane Marie Jardell Dempsie Henley to John B. Gentry II with Beaumont and Houston ties. A Lumberton PTA meeting covers Indian Affairs program and social security benefits for widows and children due to recent rule changes.
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Lumberton Parent - Teacher Association
Robbie Hicks
Sarah Wise
Dempsie Henley
Silsbee Garden Club to Hear Harold J Evans
The Silsbee Garden Club meets Tuesday at 9 30 a m at Mrs Emmett Barefield's home with cohostess Mrs A J Brown. Harold J Evans, former Silsbee School teacher, will be guest speaker and a garden tour will follow.
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Silsbee Garden Club
Emmett Barefield
A. J. Brown
Barefield
J. E. Wilson
Harold J. Evans
Silsbee
H. C. Hopkins
L. H. Wade
Trail Riders Plan Oyster Supper and New Arena Fund
The Silsbee Trail Riders convened to finalize plans for an oyster supper on December 7 at O Neil School cafeteria. Proceeds fund building the new arena. serving is 5 to 7 30 p m. Tickets available from members or stations to be announced after Friday. A nominating meeting is set for Sunday at 3 p m.
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Silsbee Trail Riders
Olan Davis
O'Neil
Leonard Alphin
Silsbee School Menus Week of November 11–15
Silsbee Public Schools list weekly menus from November 11 to 15. Monday offers roast beef with rice and gravy, chili beans, iced cake squares, rolls and milk. Tuesday features hamburgers with lettuce tomatoes and onions, french fries, fruit pie and milk. Wednesday serves fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered English peas, fruited Jello, rolls and milk. Thursday includes turkey and dressing, cranberry sauce, green beans, candied sweet potatoes, rolls and milk. Friday ends with tuna salad, tossed green salad, french fries, cinnamon rolls, milk and hot rolls.
Shower To Honor Donna Lyn Webb
A bridal shower for Donna Lyn Webb bride elect of Obert F Blaisdell will be held Saturday from 7 to 9 p m at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church recreation center. The pink and white decor theme and hostess group listed reflect the event, with a planned November 24 wedding.
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Donna Lyn Webb
Obert F. Blaisdell
Good Shepherd Baptist Church Recreation Center
T. R. Brownlee
Marvin Buckner
Mae McClain
John Henry Golden
Toot Stuart
R. A. Hebert
Bernice Welty
Camp Fire Group Elects Officers In Silsbee Territory
Camp Fire Girls of Ta Wan Ka group elected Linda Stevenson as president Debra Matthews as vice president Lisa Galloway as secretary Gloria Morgan as treasurer and Sue McDaniel as scribe last Thursday. They joined the downtown Silsbee homecoming parade last Saturday and plan a hike for today meeting at leader Mrs Alvin Morgan home.
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Ta Wan Ka
Linda Stephenson
Debra Matthews
Lisa Galloway
Gloria Morgan
Sue McDaniel
Silsbee
Alvin Morgan
Cub Scout Den 6 Elects Denner and Scribe
Cub Scout Den 6 met Oct. 31 at Mrs. Robert Riceman’s home to discuss ranks. James Boyett was elected denner, Brian McDonald assistant denner, and Brian Rucker scribe. Mrs. Edward Boyett is assistant den mother. Den meets Thursdays at 3 pm. refreshments served by Mark.
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Cub Scout den
Robert Riceman
James Boyett
Denner
Brian McDonald
Brian Rucker
Edward Boyett
Mark, Riceman
PTA Unit Plans Benefit Supper at Local School
Read-Turrentine PTA will host its annual hotdog supper Tuesday from 5 to 7 30 p m in the school cafeteria. Tickets available at the door or from Mrs Ray McGallion at 2385 2616. Take out orders will be available.
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Read - Turrentine Parent Teacher Association
Ray McGallion
Social Security helps children after mother's death or disability
Touchet notes the number of children eligible for survivor benefits rises when the mother dies or becomes disabled including some previously denied under old rules. A representative from the Beaumont Social Security office will be in Silsbee at City Hall Council Room on Monday November 18 and 25 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
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Carlton Touchet
Beaumont Social Security Office
Touchet
Beaumont
Cleanup Group To Meet Tonight In Silsbee
The Silsbee Beautification Committee meets at 7 30 p m in Silsbee State Bank to plan Cleanup Week November 11 to 16 and elect officers. Mrs Stuart Smith will preside.
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Silsbee Beautification Committee
Silsbee State Bank
Stuart Smith
Card of Thanks from Willie Mae Hollis
A patient expresses gratitude to churches and friends for prayers cards flowers and kindness during a hospital stay. She wishes blessings from the Lord upon all who helped.
Thanking Friends After Hospital Stay in Temple Texas
The writer thanks friends for cards calls and prayers during a recent hospital stay in Temple Texas. Special thanks go to First Baptist Church and pastor and the hospital staff for care and support.
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Temple
Texas
First Baptist Church
Elmo Rhymes
Veterans on VA pension to get cost of living rise
Veterans and their dependents on VA pension rolls will receive a cost of living increase effective October 1 1967. Checks reflecting the raise will arrive in November, the Veterans Administration announced.
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Veterans Administration
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neva Joe Thornton
James W. Wade
Paul Cooksey
Ellington
I Lounty Keach
Bluebird Group
Animal
Community Service
Blue Bird Group
Saylings Bonds
Freedom Shares
Elton Jardell
Diane Marie
John B. Gentry T
J. B. Gentry II
Houston
Tamar State College of Technology
Medical Terrace
Gentry
University of Houston
US Armed Forces
Silsbee School
PTA
Willie Mae Hollis
Bee
Tempera
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