Care Corps Program Explained At September Meeting
Mrs Ruby Capps coordinator the Texas Department of Welfare Care Corps Volunteer Program will speak at Silshee Convalescent Center at 9:30 a.m. September. Representatives of Bur-Mont Nursing Home are expected to attend. Invitations go to all volunteers already working with the id and to new volunteers who may donate as little as one hour weekly. The program’s goal is to improve care for older people and emphasize the personal qualities required of volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Capps
Texas Department of the Welfare Care Corps
Silshee
Bur-Mont Rsing
John’s Rally Day at St John’s Epis copal Church Sept 12
Sunday September 12 marks the start of St John’s Episcopal Church fall programs. Church school begins at 9:30 with Robert Hughes director and Don Longenberger assistant. A church picnic follows at Bill Hilliard’s home with swimming and supper at 5:30 led by Mary and Nettleton of St Vincent’s. Mrs Robert Hughes presides over the women’s organization whose first fall meeting is September 28 at 7:30 in the church. The October meeting will be a coffee hour at the new home of Mr and Mrs Bill Hester on Roosevelt Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episyal
St. Vincent's Use
Galveston
Robert Hughes
Bill Hester
Rooset Drive
Santa Fe signals ordinance sparks lease threats and debate
City leaders clash over a proposed ordinance to finance electronic signals. Santa Fe officials warn leases may be canceled if the measure passes while local property owners report pressure and threats. Council members question enforcement and possible legal costs as representatives pledge compliance if adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Hays
Mader
Silsbee
Roger Ratliff
O'Brien
Santa Fe
Grote
Ratlitt
Ratliff
C. &. Bardoltds
Whaiter
Fifth Street
Landolt
Santa Fe General Office
Amarillo
O'Brien If Any Eestimation Would Follow i the Ordinancv Passed. O'Brien
Revelations To Be At Woodrow Baptist Revival
The Revelations a gospel group from Lake Charles Louisiana will headline a weekend revival at Woodrow Baptist Church September 3 to 5. Church youth will promote the revival. Evangelist Ricky Daigle, summer youth director at Twelfth Street Baptist Church, leads the event. Services 7:30 p m Friday and Saturday and 11:00 a m and 7:00 p m Sunday. Interim pastor Rev J P Stockman leads the church at 1325 Woodrow Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Charles
Woodrow Baptist Church
Ricky Daigle
Twelffth Street Baptist Church
J. P. Stockman
Woodrow Road
Band Practices For Marching Season Leads 1976-77 Officers
In August band students return to prep for marching season and upcoming U S marching contest in November. Drum Major Pat Modisette leads the field with senior twirlers Nancy Duffle Patti Queen and Susan Bailey. Officers elected: Charles Burns captain Patti Queen secretary Donna Kelly treasurer David Sheffield chaplain Vonda Perritt reporter with class reps for seniors to freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Modisette
Nancy Duffle
Patti Queen
Susan Bailey
Missy Scott
Gayle White
Charla Williamson
Leri Nowlin
Flag Corp
Donia Enloe
Carrie Holland
Donna Kelly
Debra Gallaspy
Vicki Nelson
Charles Burns
David Sheffield
Vonda Perritt
Mark Stewart
Mary Dale Rogers
Paula Kirby
Fire crews respond to three incidents in brief rural runs
Firemen were summoned at 2 46 p m to a woodfire at 418 near the old county dump, quickly controlled. At 5 15 p m another wood fire at Tyler County line on Highway 92 was also contained swiftly. At 5 30 p m lightning struck an electric pole at 327 and South 11th Street, shorting the line and keeping crews on site until the electric company arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Old County
Tyler County
Highway 92
South 11Th Street
Electric Company
Rest Haven Cemetery Care Assoc Annual Meeting
The Rest Haven Cemetery Care Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday September 7 at Silsbee State Bank. New officers will be elected from the floor. Members urge broad attendance to support ongoing beautification and fundraising progress. The meeting is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resthaven Cemetery Care Association
Silsbee State Bank
Stella Mae Brookins
Brookins
Miss Lisa Luttrell Enrolls At Baylor University
Miss Lisa Luttrell daughter of Mr and Mrs Burrell M Luttrell of this city has enrolled at Baylor University in Waco for the fall semester. An 1876 honor graduate of Silsbee High School she was National Honor Society member Tiger Rag Staff Radio Broadcasting License Key Club Sweetheart and senior beauty nominee. She attends First Baptist Church locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa Luttrell
Burrell M. Luttrell
Baylor University
Waco
Silsbee High School
National Honor Society
Tiger Rag
Luttrell
First Baptist Church
Gospel Concert at Landis Exxon in Evadale Friday
A gospel concert is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 p m at Landis Exxon Evadale. The Holley family of Highlands will be featured on the program. Loretta Black says the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis Exxon
Evadale
Holley
Highlands
Loretta Black
Bets Sigma Phi Sorority Meets in Silsbee Church Hall
Nu Upsilon Nu Upsilon Chapter met Monday at 7 p.m. in the First Assembly of God Church fellowship hall with 15 members present. Hosts were Mrs Suzann Sprinkle and Mrs Donna Davis. They planned programs, t shirt sales, and rushing five new members. The Jerry Lewis Telethon was discussed for Sept 5 at the Silsbee Auto Company from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. Peggy Scarborough is publicity chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu Upsilon
Bets Sigma Phi Sorority
Assembly of God
Sue Roach
Suzann Sprinkle
Donna Davis
Silsbee Tiger
Jerry Lewis
Silsbee Auto Company
Peggy Scarborough
Silsbee TOPS Club Losses Highlight Weekly Meeting
Silsbee TOPS Club met Tuesday in the Gulf States Utilities Building with nine members reporting a 12 percent total weight loss. Mrs. Rachel Ferguson won the fruit basket with a 0.74 pound loss for the week. A guest speaker is planned for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Tops Club
Gulf States Utilities Building
Rachel Ferguson
Freddy Richardson Reports for Duty in Okinawa
Marine sergeant Freddy G. Richardson aged 23 and his wife Cynthia, both of Silsbee, have reported for duty with the 3rd Marine Division in Okinawa. A 1971 French High School Beaumont graduate, Richardson joined the Marine Corps in July 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddy G. Richardson
Freddy E. Richardson
Cynthia
Charles C. Smith
Silsbee
3Rd Marine Division
Okinawa
French High School
Beaumont
Marine Corps
Owens Joins Navy On USS Coral Sea Carrier
Navy Seaman Recruit Leonard M. Owens 17, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd F Fritts of Evadale, reported for duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea homeported at Alameda California. A Buna High School graduate, he enlisted in March 1976.
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Navy
Leonard M. Owens
Lloyd F. Fritts
Evadale
Coral Sea
Alameda
Calif
Buna High School
Texas Highway Construction Bids Sought in Hardin County
The State Department of Highway and Public Transportation invites bids for road work on US 96 and SH 327 near Silsbee along with nearby segments. Bids due at 9 00 A M September 2 in Austin. plans available from Lester P Landgraf in Silsbee and the department. The project complies with Civil Rights Act provisions ensuring bids from minority and all bidders without discrimination.
Sealed bids sought for highway construction project in Hardin County
Sealed proposals for constructing 761 miles of graded stringers beams and columns from Junction US 69 FM 421 East US 96 by US 1027 2A in Hardin County will be received at the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation until 9 00 AM September and then publicly opened and in accordance with Civil Rights Act provisions and US Department of Transportation regulations the contract to be entered will be subject to equal opportunity requirements Minority business participation and wage rates will be in line with law details at the office of Lester P Londystaf Resident Engineer Silsbee Texas and the State Department of Highways rights reserved
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Siisbee
Silsbee
Hardin County
State Department of Highway and Public Transportation
Austin
Lester P. Landgraf
Texas
State Department — of Highways and Public Transportation
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
Lester P Londystaf
Tex
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Essie M. Hamilton
Mrs. Essie M. Hamilton expresses gratitude for the Exquisite Club program honoring her. She thanks each club member and friends and cherishes the moments, with blessings wished to all.
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Essie M. Hamilton
Evadale Fire Department thanks Hart interests during mill dismantling
The Evadale Volunteer Fire Department expresses public gratitude to the Hart interests of Jasper Texas for support shown during the dismantling of the Hart Stud Mill at Evadale. The department faces grim odds but remains determined to finish the work with hard effort and close attention.
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Evadale
Hart
Jasper
Tex
Silsbee Ex-Students To Meet On Tuesday
The Silsbee Ex Students Association will hold its first meeting of the year Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Kirby Elementary School cafeteria. Sam Roach will preside and plans for the October 8 9 homecoming will be discussed. Charles Tarver leads the group and will supervise the October 9 parade at 10 a.m. Call Tarver at 885 5475 to enter a parade float. Mrs Herschel Meyers is secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Ex Students Association
Kirby
Sam Roach
Charles Tarver
Minander
Tarver
Herschel Meyers
Xi Kappa Nu Chapter Meet Sets Fundraisers and Plans
Xi Kappa Nu of Beta Sigma Phi met at Linda Allen's home on Monday to review plans for the coming year. Committees reported on a run imagke sale a candy apple sale at the Homecoming Bonfire and hot link sales at the Street Dance. A post meeting trip to the races was announced with next meeting Sept 13 at Linelle Botts home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Kappa Nu
Beta Sigma Phi
Linda Allen
Ni Zeta Rho Chapter Holds Executive Meeting
The Ni Zeta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met Monday at president Mrs. Jeff Skinner’s home with nine members and two guests present. A social followed the business session. The note mentions Sept. 13 at the home of Mi Dorothy McCaleb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ni Zeta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Jeff Skinner
Dorothy McCaleb
Young Homemakers In Silsbee Plan Officer Installment
The Silsbee Chapter of the Young Homemakers of Texas will install officers at 7 p.m. September 2 in Silsbee State Bank. Mrs. Sharon Ward will perform the installation and welcome new members during a membership drive. Those interested may call 385-7987.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
The
Young Homemakers of Texas
Silsbee State Bank
Sharon Ward
Wedding Courtesies for Caldwell Woodard nuptials noted
Mrs George 8B Hardy hosted a bridesmaids luncheon at her home for Miss Jan Caldwell bride elect of Bobby Woodard. Mr and Mrs Hammond FE Woodard hosted a dinner after rehearsal at Horace Whittington home for the couple. Guests included wedding party and families.
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George
Hardy
Jan Caldwell
Bobby Woodard
Duncheon
Miss Caldwell
Mr. Woodard
Hammond FE
Woodard
Bobby
Miss Jan Caldwell
Horace Whitlington
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Joe Ventura
Kountry Kitchen
Woodrow
U.S.S
Baylor
Freddy Richardson
Leonard W. Owens
Rae
Chiropractic
H. E. Munden Chiropractor
Texas Highway Construction
Ustail
Evadale Volunteer Fire Department
Jas. A. Bleck
Linelle Botts
Bankamericard
Autolite
Motorcraft
SoPro
Customer Sigtnaturee
Commissioners Court
Jeanette McCreight
Sibal Parts
Mnigtoature
Djite
Onder No
Silsbee Auto CO. Inc
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