Amy Gore White Celebrates 90th Birthday with Five Generations
Amy Gore White marked her 90th birthday with a five generation party at Bur-Mont Nursing Care Center. Attending were two daughters Mrs. S. E. Evans of Marlin and Lacey Richard of Buna, a granddaughter Mrs. S. J. McClelland of Houston, and McClelland’s daughters and grandchildren. White, eldest daughter of the late Melvin and Georgia Gore, is the sole survivor of nine siblings and hopes to reach 91 with 16 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren.
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Amy Gore White
S. E. Evans
Marlin
Lacey Richard
Buna
S. J. McClelland
Houston
McClelland
White
Melvin
Georgia Gore
Silsbee
Bur-Mont Nursing Care Center
Masons To Meet At Silsbee Lodge No 927
A called communication of Silsbee Lodge No 927 A F and A M will be held tonight at 7 p m for work in the F C degree Visiting Masons invited to attend.
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Communication of
Silsbee Lodge No
Auto sales theft report and DWI conviction in county courts
Tim Elrod of Woodville reports four revolvers valued at 475 dollars and about 430 dollars in cash stolen from Hardin County Auto Sales around Oct 7. Entry appeared to be through a window. Separately, James Brown of Silsbee was found guilty of driving while intoxicated by the Jefferson County Courts at Law on Oct 6 and fined 350 dollars plus costs with a one year probation including 60 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Elrod
Woodville
Hardin County
James Brown
Silsbee
Jefferson County
Silsbee Jaycees Tennis Tourney Planned for Nov 9 and 6
The Fifth Annual Silsbee Jaycees Tennis Tournament, to be held at the city park courts, will take place November 9 and 6. Eddie Van Winkle Jr. announces events include men and women singles and doubles across multiple classes, with Oct. 29 entry deadline.
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Silsbee Jaycees
City Park
Eddie van Winkle Jr
Etex
North 5Th Street
Willow Oak
Silsbee
C of C Directors To Meet At Cajun Delight
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce directors will meet Monday at noon. The gathering is set for the Cajun Delight Restaurant.
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Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
Evadale Junior Class Play The Stuck Pot
Evadale High School presents The Stuck Pot directed by Raymond Young on October 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Leading roles include Kim Thompson Roy Stimuts Di Anne Reddell Paula Taylor and others with sponsors Joyce Harris and Sherridan Tutt tickets available from junior members or at the door.
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Evadale
Evadale High School
Raymond Young
Kim Thompson
Roy Stimuts
Di’Anne Reddell
Paula Taylor
Oliver Rutledge
Kathy Smith
Tonya Christian
Dannette Dietrich
David Adams
Lisa Ferrell
Lisa Smith
Joyce Harris
Sherridan Tutt
Rites Held Tuesday For Mrs Alma White
Funeral services for 80 year old Mrs Alma White of Buna were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Causey’s E E Stringer Funeral Home with burial in Antioch Cemetery. She died at 8 45 a m Sunday at St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Survivors include her husband John F White of Buna three sons Joseph White of Pleasanton John White of Buna and Cullen White of Erlanger Kentucky a daughter Mrs Geraldine Walters of Beaumont a sister Mrs Gladys Dubose of Evadale.
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Alma White
Buna
Causey
Blue Birds of Love Meet for Carnival Prep
The Blue Birds of Love met Tuesday at Mrs Dawn McGuire s home with nine members present. They finished rings to sell at the Halloween Carnival and planned a sing along next Tuesday. A picnic at Knupple Park was on the schedule. Donna Smith and Lori Wilson provided refreshments. Group leader is Mrs Phoebe Littlepage. Lori Wilson is reporter.
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Blue Birds of Love
Dawn McGuire
Knupple Park
Donna Smith
Lori Wilson
Phoebe Littlepage
Insurance agent attends Continental seminar in Dallas
John P. Rowe of Silsbee Insurance Agency took part in an agents advanced seminar hosted by The Continental Insurance Companies at the Registry Hotel in Dallas.
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John P. Rowe
Silsbee Insurance Agency
Continental Insurance Companies
Registry Hotel
Dallas
Lions Club Bulb Sale Ends Next Week
The Silsbee Lions Club finishes selling light bulbs next week with proceeds benefiting Lions Club projects. Bulbs can be ordered by calling 385-5815 and delivery is available.
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Silsbee Lions Club
Lions Club
Quarterback Club Schedules October 18 Film Session
The Silsbee Quarterback Club will meet Tuesday October 18 at 7 p.m. in Silsbee High School to view films of the Silsbee Livingston game and hear comments by Coach Pat Day.
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Quarterback Club
Silsbee
Silsbee High School
Earl Stover
Stover
Card of Thanks for Baby Shower Hostesses
The writer thanks friends and relatives for a baby shower and gives special appreciation to hostesses Christine Davis Johnnie Mae Bolton Shirley Angelle Christina Green Shirley Alford and Rebecca Hambrick for their efforts.
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Christine Davis
Johnnie Mae Bolton
Shirley Angelle
Christine Green
Shirley Alford
Rebecca Hambrick
LISD Tax Rate Post Bond Election
LISD notes current tax rate at 1.38 per 100 valuation based on full assessed value. If the bond election passes, the rate rises to 1.54 per 100 valuation, affecting financing for operations and maintenance.
Mullinses Welcome Son William Clay in Houma
Mr and Mrs Rufus Mullins Jr of Warren announce the birth of their son William Clay born Sept 20 at Terrebonne General Hospital in Houma Louisiana.
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Rufus Mullins Jr
Warren
William Clay
Terrebonne General Hospital
Houma
James F Kirby Enters TU Medical School at Galveston
The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston welcomes 206 new medical students this fall, including James F. Kirby son of Mr and Mrs Glen L Kirby of Silsbee who previously attended Baylor University. The entering class includes 149 male and 57 female freshmen with basic science in years one and two and clinical training in years three and four. UTMB total enrollment reaches 1691 across its medical and allied health programs and partner nursing schools in the region.
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University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston
School of Medicine
UTMB
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Schools of Nursing and
Medical
Galveston Community College
College of the Mainland
Texas City
James F. Kirby
Glen L. Kirby
Silsbee
Baylor University
Ten Chore Stucents Make All-Region Choir
Ten Silsee High School choir members earned berths in Region X All-Region after auditions at South Park High. Three finalists will vie for All-State. The All-Region Concert is at Pt Neches Groves High on Dec 3 with Missy Sentt Shannon Collier Jan Rend Patti Christian Leetha Fann Leesa Miller Robin Fontenot Reggie Simmons Mark Wilson and Melinda Grantham as accompanist. Other singers to advance to area trials are Missy Scott Jan Read and Robin Fontenot. Herb Teat of Tarleton State University directs the All-Region Choir.
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Silsee High School
South Park High School
Areca
Pt Neches Groves High Schoo
Missy Sentt
Hannon Collier
Jan Rend
Patti Christian
Leetha Fann Leesa Miller
Robin Fontenot
Reggie Simmons
Mark Wilson
Melinda Grantham
Missy Scott
Jan Read
Herb Teat
Tarleton State University
Azalea Garden Club Plans Library Flower Display
The Azalea Garden Club met at Silsbee State Bank on Sept. 29. They prepared for a library flower display on Oct. 26 at the Silsbee Public Library and discussed district convention travel, a flower arranging program, and a future bulbs program plus a January membership tea.
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Azalea Garden Club
Silsbee State Bank
Connie Bailey
Gardners
Jeanne Montana
Silsbee Public Library
Joyce Stutts
Brenham
Anita Wilson
Esma McGrew
Beaumont
Elda Miller
Sara Kraft
Malcom Jones
Homecoming Float Entries Sought Before October 21
Silsbee homecoming parade chairman Charles Watts urges entrants for the October 29 parade to contact him by the October 21 deadline. Call 385-5511 to enter a float.
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Silsbee
Charles Watts
Silsbee TOPS Club Sees Members Lose Weight at Meeting
The Silsbee TOPS Club met Tuesday in the Gulf States Utilities Building with 17 members weighing in and totaling 10.4 pounds lost. Betty Stanley won the fruit basket after a 2 pound weekly loss. Jane Moss was queen for September.
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Silsbee Tops Club
Gulf States Utilities Building
Betty Stanley
Jane Moss
Seely and Ragan Attend 23rd Texas-Oklahoma Classic in Dallas
Mr. and Mrs. Claxton B Seely and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J Ragan joined spectators at the Texas Oklahoma football game in Dallas on Saturday marking their 23rd consecutive attendance Seely a former Silsbee High School graduate and now a San Antonio lawyer comments on the tradition Sweater styles for fall 1977 feature deep armholes large collars and long sleeves in angora mohair shetland and other wool blends per Marlene Odle Kemp Texas Agricultural Extension Service
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Claxton B. Seely
Alvin J. Ragan
Dallas
Seely
Ragan
Silsbee High School
San Antonio
Marlene Odle-Kemp
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Thankful family thanks community for prayers and support
Pauline Brooks and family express deep gratitude for prayers cards flowers and expressions of love during illness. They credit God and support for carrying them through the hospital stay.
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Pauline Brooks & Family
Thanking Friends for Kindness During Illness
Mrs. Thelma Smith and family express gratitude for prayers flowers visits and thoughts during a recent illness. The message thanks everyone for support and concern.
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Thelma Smith
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Cain’s Sewing Center
Raytheon Company
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Sidney Ester
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Steve Pearson
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