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Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1968

Page

4

Chiropractors Salute Sen Harrington at October Dinner

The Sabine Chiropractic Association honored State Senator D Roy Harrington at an October Oc tober meeting held at the Royal Manor Beefeater. Dr G M Brassard chaired and called Harrington "The Next Governor of Texas" as Len Harrington was to be Governor For A Day. An orchid was presented for Mrs Harrington by Mrs Jo Ann Brewer of Nederland.

Sabine Chiropractic Association D. Roy Harrington Royal Manor G. M. Brassard Sen. Harrington Texas Len Harrington Harrington Jo Ann Brewer Nederland N. C. Pigg South Texas

Dodd Sims Pledges Colorado University Fraternity

Dodd Sims of Silsbee pledges with Kappa Sigma at the University of Colorado as part of a pledge pledge tally at CU. More than 700 men and women pledged by 19 fraternities and 15 sororities this fall amid initiation events in Boulder.

Boulder, Colo Dodd Sims E. Ave. L

Blue Bird Group Elects New Officers at First Meeting

The High Flying Blue Birds held their first meeting last Wednesday at Miss Rose Mary Doucette home. New officers elected include Daphne Burcham president Rose Mary Doucette vice president Michele Mashaw secretary Judy Foley treasurer Melissa Scott reporter Treasa Sue Kay hostess and Cristy Grubb cleanup chairman. Refreshments were served by Rose Mary Doucette.

High Flying Blue Birds Rose Mary Doucette Daphne Burcham Michele Mashaw Judy Foley Melissa Scott Treasa Sue Kay Cristy Grubb Irose Mary Doushette

Graves elected treasurer at Texas A&M Davis Gary Hall

Harold Graves a senior and Silsbee High School graduate has been elected treasurer of Davis Gary Hall at Texas A&M University. He won from 251 residents and joins a pilot program to build student leadership and team spirit. The hall moves toward drafting a constitution as part of the program.

College Station Silsbee Texas A&m University Harold Graves A&m Davis Gary Hall C.H. Graves Rt. 1

Acolytes Organize At St. John's Church

An organizational meeting for the Acolytes of St. John's Episcopal Church in Silsbee was held Oct 9 at the Mastersons home. Grant Dean was elected Master Acolyte and Arthur Masterson Jr. Assistant Master Acolyte. They will travel to Orange on Oct 20 for a Convocational Acolyte Festival hosted by St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Orange.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Silsbee Arthur E. Masterson Masterson St. John’s Grant Dean Arthur Masterson Jr Orange St. Paul's Friscopal Church

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Barbara Ann Langston

A bridal shower for Barbara Ann Langston, bride elect of Truman Ray Ward, was held Saturday September 28 at the First Baptist Church in Kountze. Hostesses included Mai Chi WMU Circle with co hosts Mrs James Ward Mrs Robert Chapman Mrs Robert Ward Mrs Roy Langston Mrs Joe Rodriguez Mrs Clenny Blanchard and Mrs F P Hawthorne. White roses and lace adorned the venue.

Barbara Ann Langston Truman Ray Ward First Baptist Church of Kountze James Ward Robert Chapman Robert Ward Roy Langston Joe Rodriguez Clenny Blanchard F. P. Hawthorne

John H Schuler Attends National Drug Show

John H Schuler and his wife returned from Boston Massachusetts where they attended the National Association of Retail Druggists Convention and drug show. About seventy to ninety druggists and wives from across the United States were present. Schuler was nominated as a Texas delegate representing the Texas Pharmaceutical Association.

John H. Schuler Boston Mass National Association of Retail Druggist United States Schuler Texas The Texas Pharmaceutical Association

Promotion for Young Army Officer Donald G Thomas

First Lieutenant Donald G Thomas was promoted during ceremonies on Oct. 14. He joined the Army in 1966 as a private and earned a commission in 1967. At age 20 he is among the youngest lieutenants in Army history and is training at Fort Stewart in flight principles, maintenance, weather and navigation, aiming for single and dual engine craft qualifications. He is a Sillibe High School graduate and the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Thomas of this city.

Donald G Thomas Thomas Army Ft. Stewart Sillibee High School H. A. Thomas

Moonlight Moonlight Ride by Silsbee Trail Riders

Twenty four riders left the Silsbee Trail Riders arena at 6 30 p m for a three hour moonlight trail ride. The event was a family outing with a wagon carrying adults and children. They returned for a hot dog supper and a brief meeting presided over by Olan Davis. New members welcomed Mr and Mrs Howard Grant and family and Mr and Mrs Wayne McNeil and family. The next meeting is October 27 at 3 pm at the arena.

Silsbee Trail Riders Olan Davis Howard Grant Wayne McNeil Arena

Young Homemakers To Hold Convention in El Campo High

The Area III Young Homemakers of Texas will convene at El Campo High School with about 200 delegates representing Austin Brazoria Chambers Colorado Fayette Fort Bend Galveston Hardin Harris Jackson Jefferson Lavaca Liberty Matagorda Orange Waller Washington and Wharton Counties. Silsbee Chapter leaders Elois Graham and sponsor W M Johns along with Jacqueline Sims Brenda Land and Mae Young will attend.

Young Homemakers of Texas el Campo High School Austin Brazoria Chambers Colorado Fayette Fort Bend Galveston Hardin Harris Jackson, Jefferson Laveeca Liberty Matagorda Orange Waller Washington Wharton Silsbee The Young Homemakers of Texas Elois Graham W. M. Johns Jacqueline Sims Brenda Land Mae Young

Nu Upsilon Hears Program On Health And Environment

Nu Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met on October 14, 1968, at Mrs. Robert Modisette’s home with 12 members and one rushee, June Flanal.In. Mrs. J. P. Miller led the meeting as the history of Beta Sigma Phi was reviewed. Mrs. Troy Greenwood presented a program titled Environment Health Work and Play. The citywide Preferential Tea is set for October 27 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Nu Upsilon Beta Sigma Phi Robert Modisette June Flanal J. P. Miller Modisette Troy Greenwood

Woodrow Baptist Class Elects Officers for New Year

The Faith Sunday School Class at Woodrow Baptist Church met October 9 at Mrs. Jerald Skinner's home. Elected officers were F. R. Felder president, J. L. Lapham vice president, Jerald Skinner secretary, and W. C. McCloud assistant secretary. Mrs. Skinner led the meeting with C. M. McCullough teaching.

Faith Sunday School Woodrow Baptist Church Jerald Skinner F. R. Felder J. L. Lapham W. C. McCloud

Coffee Set For GOP Candidates

A Nixon Agnew Eggers coffee will be held Monday at 7 30 p m in the Newton Guilbeau residence on Boggy Creek Road in Lumberton area. Persons interested in supporting or working for any one of these candidates have been invited to attend.

Nixon-Agnew-Eggers Newton Guilbeau Boggy Creek Road Lumberton

Jacksonville shipyard nets $600,000 workers’ comp refund

A Jacksonville shipyard earned a substantial 1966 safety record that led to a $600,000 premium refund from the Department of Labor, reflecting gains from a strong accident prevention program.

Jacksonville Fla Department of Labor

IRS Qs and As for Tax Returns and Withholding

Answers cover taxpayer responsibility for return accuracy even with help from a professional. Names and SSN changes require notifying SSA. Household employment tax thresholds and social security, life insurance benefits taxation, and adoption withholding rules are summarized with references to IRS documents.

Social Security Administration IRS

Chow To Speak At First Assembly In Silsbee

Mrs. Margaret Chow, Shanghai born evangelist and former Buddhist convert, will speak at First Assembly of God Church in Silsbee on Highway 96 Sunday October 20 at 11 am and 7 pm. Her 18 years as a missionary in British Guiana precede her current U.S. ministry. pastor J A Hendrix invites all to hear her.

Margaret Chow First Assembly of God Silsbee Mrs. Chow Shanghai British Guiana San Francisco J. A. Hendrix

Methodists To Hold Two Sunday Services

The First United Methodist Church at 676 North 5th Street schedules two morning services at 8 30 and 10 50 a.m. and a MYF gathering at 6 p.m. The evening worship starts at 7 p.m. Sunday School begins at 9 45 a.m. Rev. Eugene Jonte serves as pastor.

Methodists First United Methodist Church Eugene Jonte North 5Th Street

Airman J L Barks Jr Completes Basic Training

Airman J L Barks Jr of Route 3 Silsbee has finished basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and will serve at Chanute AFB Illinois for specialized schooling as an aircraft equipment repairman. He is a 1968 Lumberton High School graduate.

San Antonio Joseph L. Barks Jr Silsbee Lackland Afb Tex Air Force Technical Training Center Chanute Afb Barks Lumberton High School

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Chiropractors Sen D. R. Harrington U of C Fraternity Blue Bird Group Tune RCA Bing Crosby Bob Hope Diena Ross & the Supremes Nbc-Tv ARC A.F.T Warrick TV Texas A&m Graves St. John’s Church Donald Thomas Donald G. Thomas Young Homemakers Woodrow Baptist Working Man's Special Men’s Wellington Georgia Red Wing & Walker Grocery & Market Alma Shodes x Yan, Ij A Poe ST. Silsbee Lone Star Hamburger Ib Rs. Chow J. L. Barks Jr Silsbee Electric Co West Avenue
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