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Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1971

Page

3

Jonte Fetterolf Engagement Plans for Nov Wedding

Rev and Mrs Eugene Jonte announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon Gaye to Richard Weidman Fetterolf son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Fetterolf of Mt Carroll I Miss Jonte is a senior at Stephen F Austin University Mr Fetterolf is a graduate of the same school The wedding is planned for Nov 20 in the First United Methodist Church

Eugene Jonte Sharon Gaye Richard Weidman Fetterolf Arthur Fetterolf Mt. Carroll Miss Jonte Stephen F. Austin University Fetterolf First United Methodist Church

AARP Silsbee Area to Meet at O'Neil School Cafe

The Silsbee area AARP chapter will hold a covered dish supper Thursday September 9 at 6 30 p m in O Neil School Cafeteria.

Silsbee Area Chapter of Retired Persons AARP O'Neil

Card of Thanks for John Paul Jarrell

The family thanks friends and neighbors for food flowers cards visits and acts of sympathy during illness and loss. Special thanks to Silsbee Convalescent Center and Dr Poshataske for care and support.

John Paul Jarrell Silsbee Convalescent Center Dr. Poshataske

Silsbee Quarterback Club Plans Fundraising and First Meeting

Silsbee High School hosts its first Quarterback Club meeting of the season with Coach Ray McGallion outlining personnel and the Stark Jesuit opener. President Marion Almond details objectives and says memberships and stadium cushion sales occur Friday before the game. Proceeds fund equipment donations to the athletic program.

Silsbee Ray McGallion Stark Jesuit Houston Marion Almond Game Club Almond McGallion

Funeral Services Held In Fred For Norman McInnis

Norman McInnis 73 of Fred died Sunday night and funeral services were held Tuesday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Eddis Smith and other pastors officiating. Burial followed at Frank's Branch Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites by Spurger Lodge 385. Surviving are wife Lonie McInnis, daughter Jean Greer, brother Tyron Melinnis, and sisters Jenny Hilbun and Louise McCrumb.

Norman McInnis Fred Mt. Olive Baptist Church Eddis Smith Fairview Baptist Church F. C. Drake Evergreen Assembly of God Church J. W. Grisbee Magnolia Assembly of God Church Frank's Spurger Lodge 385 Kenneth McInnis Maurice McInnis Douglas Drake Roy C. Drake Chester Ferris Jimmy Sharpton McInnis Nederland B. F. Goodrich Gulf Co Town Bluff Masonic Lodge Lodge Lonie MelInnis Normangene Jean) Greer Groves Tyron MelInnis Spurger Jenny B. Hilbun Louise McCrumb Silsbee

Rites Held For Miss Theresa Byrd In Woodville

Funeral services for Theresa Jo Byrd 20 of Warren were held at Edwards Funeral Home chapel Woodville with Rev R A Mainard officiating Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery Woodville She died Monday at Tyler County Hospital after a long illness She was a San Angelo native lived in Nederland and Warren all her life Surviving are her parents Mr and Mrs E L Byrd of Warren a brother Robert Byrd of Warren and grandparents Mr and Mrs R L Byrd Lovington NM and Henry Thorman Warren

Theresa Jo Byrd Warren Edwards Funeral Home Woodville R. A. Mainard Nederland Christian Church Magnolia Cemetery Miss Byrd Tyler County San Angelo Nederland E. L. Curly Byrd Robert Byrd R. L. Byrd Lovington N. M Henry Thorman

North 2nd Baptist Revival Planned by Local Church

Rev C D Daniels of San Augustine will conduct a revival meeting September 13 to 17 at First Baptist Church 625 North Second Street. Services commence 7 30 p m nightly with prayer services this week as preparation Mrs Gladys Scott leads the music program Rev S Booker is pastor and invites the public.

C. D. Daniels San Augustine First Baptist Church North Second Street Gladys Scott Rev. S. Booker

First Assembly to Begin Revival in Silsbee

Rev. W. L. Williams of Newton will lead a revival at the First Assembly of God Church in Silsbee starting Sunday September 12. Sunday evening services are at 7 p m and weekday services at 7 30 p m. Rev. J A Hendrix serves as pastor.

W. L. Williams Newton Silsbee First

Births in Silsbee Area Highlight Local Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Gore of Silsbee welcome a son born Sept 5 at St Elizabeth Hospital. Mr and Mrs Doyle Hollister of Evadale welcome Steven Earl born Aug 18 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Rachel Dianne arrives Sept 3 to Mr and Mrs Jimmy Ray Leviness in Doctors Hospital. Alicia Anne born Aug 31 to Mr and Mrs Roger Dale Eddings in Hardin Memorial Hospital. Melinda Lee born Sept 1 to Mr and Mrs Loraine S O Quinn in Hardin Memorial Hospital. Ramanda Lynn born Sept 3 to Mr and Mrs Wel ton Gene Langwin in Hardin Memorial Hospital.

Gilbert Gore Silsbee St. Elizabeth Hospital Doyle M. Hollister Evadale Steven Earl Silsbee Doctors Hospital Rachel Dianne Jimmy Ray Leviness Doctors Hospital Alicia Anne Hardin Memorial Hospital Roger Dale Eddings Loraine S., O’quinn Melinda Lee Ramanda Lynn

Warren Educators Are Honored Leaders of American Secondary Education

Warren educators Morris A. Smith Jack B. Daniels and Ora Q. Sullivan were named Leaders of American Secondary Education for 1971 by Austin Scroggins Warren Independent School District president. The award recognizes professional civic achievements and will feature their biographies in an annual awards volume.

Morris A. Smith Jack B. Daniels Ora Q. Sullivan Austin Scroggins Warren Independent W. Gilbert Beers

Silshee Youths To Conduct Revival At North Hardin

Scott Darby will preach a youth revival at North Hardin Baptist Church from Friday to Sunday. nightly services at 7 30 p m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Darby from Silshee studies at East Texas Baptist College. Dewey Cdom a Silsbee High grad will join in leading the event with a youth group from First Baptist Broaddus. Rev R J Simpson is pastor.

Scott Darby North Hardin Baptist Church Darby Silshee East Texas Baptist College Marshall Dewey Cdom Silsbee First Baptist Church Broaddus Darby and Odom R. J. Simpson

Rev. C. S. Read to mark 50 years in ministry

Reverend C. S. Read of New Hope Baptist Church will celebrate 50 years as an ordained minister with a Sunday service at 11 a.m. The sermon text Romans 8 mirrors his first sermon, a life sketch will be shared by Mrs. Octavia Ard, and music and a dinner on the grounds are planned. Read has pastored six churches, baptized many, and married couples. he and wife Annie Wright Read have five children, 12 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren.

C. S.' Read New Hope Baptist Church Fred Warren Octavia Ard Read Annie Wright Read

Sparks Couple to Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Sparks celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at their home 540 East Avenue L on Sunday September 12 from 2 to 4 pm. They moved to Silsbee in 1911 and he retired from Kirby Lumber Corp in 1960 after 49 years. They have one son Dwain Sparks, two grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Friends and relatives are invited and they request no gifts.

I. J. Sparks East Avenue L Sparks Silsbee Kirby Lumber Corp Dwain Sparks

Art Classes Begin September 14 in Silsbee League

The Silsbee Art League announces painting classes starting September 14 with Allen Wallace of Lamar University as instructor for six weeks. A portrait demonstration will mark the opening. members who do not paint are invited. Classes meet Tuesdays 7 to 9 pm at league headquarters on Roosevelt Drive. Secretary and publicity chair is Mrs William Miller.

Silsbee Art League Allen Wallace Lamar University Wallace League Rosevelt Drive William Miller

Grateful thanks from Sheriff Paine after hospital stay

Sheriff Billy E. Paine expresses appreciation to friends and associates for kindness and concern during a recent hospital stay. God bless all.

Billy E. Paine

First United States Census Began in 1790

The first U.S. census was conducted in 1790 under the new national framework. It gathered basic population data to inform representation and taxation, marking the start of a regular nationwide count.

Neches National Bank Grows with Hardin County Ties

Neches National Bank organized in 1964 by seven Silsbee men and opened Sept 8. It capitalized for 400000, re capitalized to 640000 in 1969, expanding services. Assets exceed 7.5 million. Nelson O. Long Jr. is president since opening. 23 employees. Official depository for Hardin County and three school districts. Features include a large public meeting room, space age computer bookkeeping, and on site check imprinting coming soon.

Neches National Bank of Silsbee Neches National Neches National Bank Hardin County Silsbee Pine Plaza Nelson O. Long Jr Bank City of Silsbee Independent School District Lumberton Independent School District Jack D. Hedge Warren F. Bower John Blair Alf Fullingim Ray Brown F. L. McClanahan Jr V. C. Caraway Richard E. Jones Raymond Bartmess C. B. Stevens Earl B. Stover Wm. M. Dinkle III Nelson Long Jr James R. Perlitz

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Sharon Gaye Jonte Richard W. Fetterolf MISS Jonte Tots & Toys Silsbee To Selves Gether Butch Self Pol Quarterback Club Silsbee High School Theresa Byrd North 2Nd Baptist North Hardin India C. S. Read Mrs. Sparks Odis Gore Marvel Ann Gore NORTH Fois Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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