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Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1968

Page

3

Linda Mannino to Marry Sgt James Forse in December

Mr and Mrs Dominic Mannino of Silsbee announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Linda Jane to Sgt James Edward Torse son of Mr and Mrs Tommy Dennis of Silsbee The couple plan to wed December 7 at 730 pm at Woodrow Baptist Church with Rev Woodrow Copeland officiating The rites will be followed by a reception The bride elect is a 1968 graduate of Silsbee High School The groom is a 1965 graduate and is serving in the US Air Force in Austin

Dominic Joseph Mannino Silsbee Linda Jane Sgt James Edward Torse Tommy Dennis Woodrow Baptist Church Woodrow Copeland Miss Mannine E. F. Jestes Sr Lucy Mannine Groves Lulla Justice Colmesweil Silsbee High School US Air Force Austin

Thanks for support after Vernon E. Jones’s passing

The family of Vernon E. Jones expresses appreciation to friends neighbors and churches including Church of Christ at Silsbee Pine Crest Baptist Church and Pete Farmer for meals and support. Gratitude extends to doctors and nurses at Doctor e Hospital in Silsbee. May God bless you all.

Church of Christ At Silsbee Fred Pinecrest Baptist Church Doctore Hospital Pete Farmer

Navy Recruiting Office Seeks Applicants in Beaumont

Local Navy recruiter reports openings at the Beaumont office from December through March with no waiting period. Full details may be obtained at the recruiting office.

N. Willis Navy Beaumont

Youth For Christ Dinner Event Set at First Baptist

The Persistant Youth for Christ group will host an old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner Saturday at 7 30 p m in the First Baptist Church with Rev Richard Whittington of Mit Olivet Baptist Church Fred as guest speaker

Persistant Youth For Christ First Baptist Church Richard Whittington Mit. Olivet Baptist Church Fred

Edna Haynes to Wed Arthur Willis Dec 7 at North Hardin Baptist

Florence Edna Haynes will marry Arthur Dean Willis on December 7 at 7 30 p.m. in the North Hardin Baptist Church. Rev W D Sherman to perform the ceremony. The couple will reside in Silsbee where Willis is employed by Universal Electric.

Clyde E. Haynes Florence Edna Arthur Dean Willis J. D. Willis Kountze W. D. Sherman North Hardin Baptist Church Silsbee Universal Electric

Inter-Library Loan Service Begun Here

Silsbee Library Board met November 18 with Mrs. Ruby Ward as chair. Librarian Horka reported rising circulation and growing interest in inter-library loan. Since July 1, 37 books were secured and returned, 11 more are in process. National Children’s Book Week runs November 7 to 23 with theme Go Places With Books.

Silsbee Library Board Ruby Ward Horka

Vernon Jones 66 Dies Here Rites Held Sunday

Vernon E. Jones 66 died at 11 a m Thursday at Silsbee Doctors Hospital after a brief illness. He lived in Silsbee 14 years operating Jones Grocery and Service Station and was a retired plant operator in Franklin Louisiana. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p m in Farmer Funeral Home Chapel with R F Head Church of Christ minister officiating. Survivors include his wife four sons four daughters two brothers a sister and 14 grandchildren.

Lexington Texas Silshee Jones Franklin Silsbee Church of Christ Farmer Funeral Hare Chapel R. F. Head Church of Christ Vadia Lois Jones Vernon Keith Jones Silsbee Phillip Jones Killeen Michael Jones Vietnam Lequita Pinell New Iberia Joy Miller League City Millie Edmiston Springdale Ark Alvie Jones Hamlin Roland Jones Pasadena Viola Roseberry

Dance in Kirbyville Benefits Day School of Kirbyville

The Kirbyville Riding Club sponsors a Saturday night dance at 8 o'clock in the Junior High Gym Kirbyville The Walking Shadows provide the music and proceeds go to the Day School of Kirbyville for retarded children.

Kirbyville

Weekend Work Planned At Resthaven Cemetery

Mrs Gloria Miller announced another weekend work session at Resthaven Cemetery following a successful cleanup. The committee members thanked donors and workers and noted a $12 annual maintenance fee to be mailed to Miller at 9010 Freeland Houston Texas 77034.

Gloria Miller Resthaven Cemetery Theodore Lambert D. H. Byford

Camp Fire Girls relocate to Christian Church meeting place

The O Ki Zu Camp Fire Girls held a regular meeting in a new site at the Christian Church. They planned to visit Silsbee Convalescent Center before Thanksgiving and made Thanksgiving tray favors for the center. Sharon Lewis served refreshments.

O Ki Zu Christian Church Silsbee Convalescent Center Sharon Lewis

Silsbee area families welcome newborns in November

Mr and Mrs William Benn efield of Silsbee welcomed a son born November 15 at St Elizabeth Beaumont. Mr and Mrs Nearling Birmingham of Silsbee welcomed a daughter born November 14 at St Elizabeth Beaumont. Mr and Mrs Thomas H Griffin of Buna welcomed Brenda Lynette born November 13. Mr and Mrs Milton Leon Copeland of Silsbee welcomed a son born November 14. Born November 18 to Mr and Mrs Charles P Tucker of Silsbee a son Michael Anthony. Mr and Mrs Gene Jordan of Kountze welcomed a son Jared Todd born November 17. A son Leif Allen was born November 19 to Mr and Mrs Marvin Wayne Jordan of Kountze.

William Bennefield Silsbee Beaumont’s St. Elizabeth Hospital Nearling Birmingham St. Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont Silsbee Doctors Hospital Thomas H .Griffin Buna Brenda Lynette Milton Leon Copeland Charles P. Tucker Michael Anthony Hardin Memorial Hospital Gene Jordan Kountze Jared Todd Leif Allen Marvin Wayne Jordan

Shepherd Pirates Defeat Lumberton 30-6 Friday Night

The Shepherd Pirates beat the Lumberton Raiders 30-6 in a final game for both teams on Friday night.

Shepherd Pirates Lumberton Raiders

The Billy Wingers Lose Trailer Home In Baytown Tornado

A 60 foot mobile home belonging to Mr and Mrs Billy Winger in Baytown was wrecked by a tornado on November 13 at about 11 pm. No injuries were reported as Winger and his wife were elsewhere. the home was destroyed and some loss was insured.

Billy Wingers Baytown Billy Winger Doris Langton Silsbee The Bee Winger Cameron Brown & Root Emily Belt Din Memorail Hospital Langton

Evadale Blanks Sabine Pass 24 0 in Big Victory

The Evadale Rebels defeated Sabine Pass 24 to 0 for their first win of the season. Sabine Pass lost three turnovers inside Evadale territory, each leading to a Sharks score.

Evadale Rebels Sabine Sharks Evadale

Fred Churches Unite for Thanksgiving Fellowship

The Mount Nebo and Mount Olivet Baptist Churches in Fred join for a united fellowship and Thanksgiving service on Wednesday evening November 27. They meet at Mount Olivet at 6:30 for a fellowship supper and the service at 7:45 features testimonies and special music. Rev. Denver Lowe of Mount Nebo will preach.

Mount Nebo Mount Olivet Baptist Fred Mount Olivet Church Denver Lowe Mount Nebo Baptist Church

20th Century Club Hosts Book Review Evening

The Twentyeth Century Club met on November 6 at Mrs Weeks Crawford home with Mrs W O Holmes as cohostess. Twenty two members and two guests attended. President Mrs R L Paret welcomed the group as Mrs David Read and Mrs Tommy Read led the program. Read presented a review of The Least One by Borden Deal and Mrs Tommy Read offered remarks on the author.

Twentieth Century Club

Exquisett Club Meeting at Mrs Susie Watkins Home

Exquisett Club will meet at the home of Mrs Susie Watkins on November 28 at 7 p m with Mrs Birdie Singleton as president. Eddie Collins was admitted to Doctors Hospital this week with pneumonia and is improving.

Exquisett Club Susie Watkins Birdie Singleton Eddie Collins Doctors Hospital

Retirees To Hold Supper Tonight

Silsbee area chapter of retired persons association will host a covered dish supper tonight at 6 30 in the O Neil Intermediate School cafeteria. Attendees are asked to bring plates silverware bridge tables cards dominoes and games for a fun night.

Silsbee Area Retired Persons Association O'Neil

Youth Center Christmas Tree Sale Planned in Silsbee

The Silsbee Youth Activities Association meets at Neches National Bank at 7 30 tonight with Mrs Hugh Smith presiding. Plans will be made for a Christmas tree sale to benefit the Silsbee Youth Center which faces a need for financial support.

Silsbee Youth Activities Association Neches National Bank Hugh Smith Silsbee

Witnesses Announce Dates for Fall Circuit Conference

Witnesses of the Northwest Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses say the Fall Circuit Conference will be held December 6 to 8 at the OCAW Hall in Port Arthur. Delegates are expected from 11 Texas and Louisiana cities and towns. Also reported, the Hardin County 4-H Club met Tuesday. Mrs. Willa D. Coe invites quadrille organizers to contact her.

Arthur Henry Northwest Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses OCAW Port Arthur Texas Louisiana Hardin County Willa D. Coe

Leesburg DAR Honors Mrs Bertram at Luncheon

Mrs. O. H. Bertram, a former Silsbee teacher and charter member, was honored by the Bertha Hereford Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at a Leesburg luncheon after moving to Florida recently.

O. H. Bertram Silsbee Bertha Hereford Hall Daughters of the American Revolution Leesburg Fla Bertram Florida

Rummage Sale by Texas Beta Era of Alpha Delta Kappa

A rummage sale sponsored by the Texas Beta Era of Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers Sorority will be held Saturday at 6 30 a m in the Silsbee parking lot. Clothing and household articles will be available. Betty Morgan chairs the Ways and Means committee and will oversee arrangements.

Texas Beta Era Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers Sorority Silsbee Betty Morgan Ways and Means Committee

Cub Scout Den 6 Meets At Mrs Rice’s Home

Den 6 gathered November 14 at Mrs Rice’s home with eight boys. They reviewed Bobcat requirements and prepared for the pack meeting. Bri an Rucker served as scribe and refreshments were supplied.

Cub

High Flying Nees Birds Meet at Doucette Home

The Bluebird Group met November 13 at Mrs. Charles Doucette’s home. After a brief business session, refreshments were provided by Daphne Burcham. Teresa Kay led Christmas project planning as scribe.

Bluebird High Flying Nees Birds Charles Doucette Daphne Burcham Star

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Linda Mannino James Forse Vernon E. Jones Edna Haynes Arthur D. Willis Vernon Jones Myron's Shoes Pine Plaza Shopping Center Silsbee, Texas Shepherd Downs Lumberton Lumberton Shepherd Shepherd Lumberton Evadale Smothers 20Th Century Club Hears Book Review Leesburg, Fla. Dar Cub Scout den Teresa Kay
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