Local residents share visits and travel across Texas and beyond
Mrs Leona Whitman, Mrs Mary Bonner of Shreveport visit family. Rupert Littlepage returns from Anderson Clinic Houston. Families visit in Pasadena, Dodge, Huntsville rodeo, and Houston. Military moves include Larry Curry promoted to staff sergeant stationed in French Morocco and Joe Knupple Jr headed to Ankara Turkey after Lackland leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rupert Littlepage
Houston
Anderson Clinic
J. D. Cones
Pasadena
Louis H. Thacker
Clyde McBrown
Arcato
Cafif
Alpert McBrown
C. E. Swif
S. O. Jone
E. W Wilson
Dodge
Mr Swift
Mr. Jones
Huntsville
Milton Benson
Donald Sanderson
D. W. Benson
Nedertearth
Cecil Cobble
Leighton Wagner
Burl Modisette
Sue Bullock
Modisette
Rusk
Jake Brown
Shreveport
E. E. Yoksh
J. M. Byerly
Lovelady
Longview
Ben Hill
Pomona
Calif
Laura Hill Brady
Dallas
Jack Hill
Mary Richardson
Cleveland
J. A. Rice
Harvey Ashcraft
Leonard Prophit
Charles Bryan Busby
Russell Busby
Charles Busby
Busby
Charles Bryan
John L. Teel
Sim Ward
Tyler
B. G. Fountain of
Beaumont
Lois Brinson
Alexis Fountain
Ozro Parker
Keith Parker
J. A. Williamson
Corrigan
Kenneth Parker
Jessie Branch
Jasper
Kirbyville
Newton
Points
Louisiana
Sandy Drennen
US Navy
San Diego
Rosa Bevil
Ronald Broussard
Dicki Lynn
Nederland
Sibert A. Davis
Edwin R Garner
Lela Garner
Elbert A. Davis
Jack Walker
Baptist Hospital
E Swift
C. C. Wilson
Zwolle
J. H. Rankin
C. W. Hogue
Rankin
Temple
Hogue
David Knupple
Harvey
R. E. Knupple
Larry E. Curry
French
Morrocco
Africa
W. M. Curry
Joe Knupple
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Ankara
Turkey
Escar Sirmons
Spurger
E. York
Revival Meeting At Full Gospel Church Near Silsbee
New York City ministers Rev Joan Derr Rev Steve Kochonas and Rev John Men doza lead a revival at the Full Gospel Church two miles north of Silsbee on Spur ger highway. Services start 7 30 each night through Sunday with Mrs Geneva Busley as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Derr
Steve Kochonas
John Mendoza
New York City
Full Gospel Church
Silsbee
Spurger Highway
Geneva Busley
Murphy Sanford Wedding in First Baptist Church
Miss Linda Carroll Murphy and Robert Sanford wed Friday night at the First Baptist church with Rev. R. E. Barclay officiating. White gladiola decor, organ accompaniment by Howard Perkins, and a church hall reception followed. The couple, Silsbee high school graduates, will reside in Silsbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Carroll Murphy
L .V. Crocker
Robert Sanford
J F. Sanford
First Baptist Church
R. E. Barclay
Joe Fuller
Howard Perkins
W. Matlock
William H. Sheffield
Mrs. Sanford
Silsbee High School
Presbyterian Church Sunday Schedule and Seekers Discussion
The Presbyterian church holds worship at eleven with church school at 9 444. Youth programs run at six with older group at the pastor's home and younger group at the church. The Seekers adult discussion replaces an evening service beginning an extended study open to the church. Youth choir practices Tuesday at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Larry Corben
Silsbee Woman's Club Rummage Sale Promotes Community Fundraising
The Silsbee Woman's Club hosts a rummage sale in Santa Fe Park on Friday 1 6 p m and Saturday 8 a m to 12 noon. Volunteers may donate rummage by calling Mrs I F Eldredge Jr Mrs H T Horka Mrs A C Bartle or Mrs L H Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Woman's Club
Santa Fe Park
I. F Eldredge, Jr
H. T. Horka
A. C. Bartle
L H. Wade
Squirrel Season Heats Up In Local Woods
Squirrel season drew crowds Saturday as hunters including Myrtis Skinner and sons Dewayne and others reported strong bags. Across Hardin County Wildlife Preserve at Ariola hunters saw good kills though flood conditions soon made roads hazardous. Howard Hargrove and family members also reported multiple squirrels bagged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtis Skinner
Cecil Skinner
Tor Tennison
Doug Grimes
R. D. Tatman
Myrtis
Dewayne
Daddy
Hardin Country Wildlife Preserve
Ariola
Howard Hargrove
Jimmy
David
H. H. Harrison
Bank Barbershop
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Roy D Y Barbo
Mrs Roy Dennis Y Barbo was honored with a bridal shower on October 6 at the home of her sister Mrs Richard Y Barbo. Hostesses were Mrs Lois Brinson and Mrs Claudia V Jeffcoat. Out of town guests included Mrs Pauline McClelland and Mrs Carl Davis of Beaumont. The couple married October 7 in the Richard Y Barbo home with Rev H B Morgan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Dennis Y’barbo
Richard Y’barbo
Lois Brinson
Claudia V Jeffcoat
Pauline McClelland
Carl Davis
Beaumont
Y'Barbo
Betty Sue Jones
Richard Y'Barbo
H. B. Morgan
Walters Family Reunion At Frank's Branch Church
The Walters reunion was held Sunday at the Frank's Branch church and cemetery. Brothers Lem Tommy Eilis and Dana Walters attended. Gifts were given to the oldest and youngest attendees and the member who traveled farthest. The next reunion is planned for the third Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Frank
Tan-Ya-Su-Ta Camp Fire girls elect officers in Cravens Hall
The Tan-Ya-Su-Ta Camp Fire group met Monday afternoon in Cravens Halls. Officers named: President Alice Fullingim, vice president Christene Holt, secretary Susan Smith, treasurer Betty Kay Sherrell, flag bearer Diane Littlepage, prayer and song leader Nan Hargrove. Betty Kay Sherrell and Nancy Shine explained Camp Fire names. Plan set for a ceremonial at next meeting October 24, Nancy Shine host. October 3 penny hike delighted the group with Judy Sallender as hostess providing sandwiches, drinks, and trail hunches for each girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cravens Halls
Alice Fullingim
Christene Holt
Susan Smith
Betty Kay Sherrell
Diane Littlepage
Nan Hargrove
Nancy Shine
Judy Sallender
Den 1 of Cub Scout Pack 199 Meets at Mrs Sirmons
Den 1 of Cub Scout Pack 199 met Monday in the home of Mrs. Sue Sirmons with seven members present. The boys named home fire hazards for roll call, Ernie Lee Sirmons served refreshments, and they played football. The meeting opened with the cub scout promise and closed with the living circle. The November theme was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den 1
Sue Sirmons
Ernie Lee Sirmons
Douglas Wooley
Trail Riders Meet At Rodeo Arena
The Silsbee Trail Riders met Oct. 10 at the Rodeo arena with 18 members present. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Humble served refreshments. The next meeting will be Monday night at the arena at 7K mw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Trail Riders
Rodeo Arena
Sam Humble
Buna FFA Chapter Holds Meeting With Plans For Beaumont Fair
The Buna FFA Chapter met October 14 with 35 members present. Vice President Jim Terrell led the session alongside FFA sweetheart Nelda Woods. The group planned to attend the Beaumont Fair on Saturday October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buna Ffa
Jimmy Terrell
FFA
Nelda Woods
Beaumont
Gratitude for Support During Illness at St. Therese Hospital
The writer thanks all who showed thoughtfulness and concern for flowers and cords during recent illness at St. Therese hospital. They express gratitude to doctors nurses ministers of the gospel children and friends for visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Therese Hospital
Teachers Meet In Corpus Christi Staffing Today
The 62nd annual Texas State Teachers Association convention opens in Corpus Christi on Thursday October 20 and runs through Saturday. President Mary Alexander from Palestine will preside, with D Richard Bowles of Austin set to succeed her, and a vote Friday on the vice presidency between Fred B Norris of Corpus Christi and Charles T Johnson of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Teachers Association
Corpus Christi
TSTA
Mary Alexander
Palestine
D. Richard Bowles
Austin
Bowles
Fred B Norris
Charles T. Johnson
San Antonio
Diboll Day Plans Advance for October Celebration
Diboll booster club outlines Diboll Day 1960 events with Gov Price Daniel to deliver the noon address. Four chairmen will lead the Queen's Race fundraising and organize industrial civic and business groups for the event. Queen contestants from Diboll High School will be announced October 5 in the Angelina County press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diboll Booster Club
Booster Club
Vernon Burkhaler
Gov. Price Daniel
H. C. White
Horace Stubblefield
Carrol Allen
Clyde Thompson
Diboll
Angelina County
Angelina Free Press
Charlotte Gee and John Bates Wed in California
Mrs. Ima Gee announces the marriage of her daughter Charlotte Faye to Pfc. John L. Bates of Barstow California. The ceremony occurred October 8 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel at Camp Irvin Barstow. A wedding trip to Las Vegas preceded plans to reside in Barstow where Bates is stationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ima Gee
Charlotte Faye
Pfc
John L. Bates
L. A. Bates
Camp Irvin Barstow
Calif
Las Vegas
Nevada
Barstow
California
First Baptist WMU Circle Meets at Wade Home
The First Baptist Church WMU circle met Monday night at Mrs. L. H. Wade home with 11 members and two new ones Mrs. Bonnie Grimes and Mrs. Lou Brewer. Minutes were read and approved. Flowers for the church are to be presented by the circle for the month. Mrs. Clarence Dehart was named to oversee food for general meetings. A Lottie Moon offering goal of 160000 was set. Mrs. Mildred Glenn led the Royal Service program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Watson
WMU
First Baptist Church
L. H. Wade
Bonnie Grimes
Lou Brewer
Clarence Dehart
Lottie Moon
Mildred Glenn
Cake Mix Sale by Xi Zeta Rho Chapter
The Xi Zeta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will sponsor a cake mix sale on October 28 and 29. Representatives will be at Young's Supermarket Crockett and Gilchriest and Neches Minimax. Mrs. Tommy Nell Smith is chapter president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Zeta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Young’s Supermarket
Crockett and Gilchriest
Neches
Tommy Nell Smith
Woman's Club Holds Meeting at Mrs Parker Home
The Silsbee Woman's Club gathered Thursday at Mrs Wade Parker’s home with 21 members present. New member Mrs R L Paret welcomed. resignation of Mrs O D Heffier accepted. Mrs W A Barclay elected to membership. Rummage sale planned for Oct 21 22 at Santa Fe Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Woman's Club
Wade Parker
J. W Oldham
R. L. Paret
O. D. Hefffier
W. A. Barclay
I. F. Eldredge Jr
Santa Fe Park
L. E. Martin
A. C. Bartle
S. P. Copeland Sr
Denton
S. P. Copeland Jr
H. H. Morgan
Johnny Sue Muntz
Beatrice Reed
Jeanelle Hawthorne
Donna Jeffcoat
Jeanette Dickinson
Eliza
Card of Thanks for Old Timers Reunion Aid
The note expresses gratitude to Mrs. Louise Hill, Mrs. Katie Payne, and Mrs. C. D. Clinefelter for their gracious assistance in making the Old Timers Reunion a success.
Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Aldredge Assist in Hostess Duties
Mrs. W. J. Davis and Mrs. Aldredge helped with hostess duties at the event led by Mrs. Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rbeth Madison
W. J. Davis
Aldredge
Joe Bell Featured On Kiwanis Radio Program
Joe Bell of Silsbee will appear on the Kiwanis sponsored radio show We Build on Station KKAS next Wednesday at 9 15 a m. The 15 minute program interviews people about their faith church and community views. Bell is a First Baptist member and Silsbee State Bank employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KKAS
Joe Bell
Silsbee
Mr. Bell
First Baptist Church
Silsbee State Bank
New Pastor Blalock to Lead Good Shepherd in Silsbee
Rev. David Blalock of Bronson Texas will arrive in Silsbee to take over the Good Shepherd Baptist church pastorate. He previously led the First Baptist church in Bronson and will deliver his first sermon Sunday morning. The Blalocks have a daughter Sandra a high school freshman and a son Davy in junior high. He succeeds Rev. J W Joht who moved to Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Blalock
Bronson
Texas
Silsbee
Good Shepherd Baptist Church
First Aptist
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leona Whitman
Mary Bonner
Edward Yokah
Presbyterian Services
Bill Ding
Buck Jones
Jumber Co
Roy D. Y’barbo
Deen
Buna Ffa Chapter
Mrs
Ada Duke
Charlotte Fay Gee
First Baptist Circle
Woman's Club
Parker
Kiwanis
George Doyen
Good Shepherd
Hardin County Savings
Hardin County Savings & Loan Association
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