Youth Center Directors To Meet On Sept. 18
Silsbee Youth Activties Association directors set a new meeting time and地点 for Monday September 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Silsbee State Bank. Agenda includes income and expenditures for the Youth Center and hiring an attendant. Joel Allen serves as president. The Center recently hosted the high school reception drawing about 300 students and work continues on finishing touches and equipment.
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Youth Center
Silsbee Youth Activties Association
Silsbee State Bank
Lester Landgraf
Wayne DuBose
Hugh Smith
Joel Allen
Average Pay Check Reaches July High in 1967
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports July earnings rose with gross weekly pay at a record 102.14 for production and nonsupervisory workers. Hourly pay hit 2.66, and spendable earnings for a single worker rose to 83.60 while a married worker with two children reached 91.10 though after tax purchasing power lagged year over year.
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Washington
U. S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Christian Men To Hear Chief Blood
The Christian Men’s Fellowship of Silsbee First Christian Church will meet Tuesday September 19 at 7 30. Silsbee Police Chief Edgar Blood will present a film on law enforcement give a short talk and answer questions. Pastor Robert A Scott will chair the meeting.
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Christian Men's Fellowship of the
Silsbee First Christian Church
Silsbee
Edgar Blood
Robert A. Scott
Art Classes Slated in Beaumont
Mrs. Jeannie E. Bourke on the Gold Coast Fine Arts Association board starts painting classes at 556 Pearl Street in Beaumont. Open to anyone over 14, no membership needed for this class, meeting Saturdays 10:30 to 12:30 and 2:00 to 4:00 starting Sept. 23. contact Roy A. Batchelor at RA 2-3991 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannie E. Bourke
Gold Coast Fine Arts Association
Association
Pearl Street
Roy A. Batchelor
Shower Honors Mrs Paul Keith in Sept Bridal Party
Mrs Paul Keith formerly Gayle Knuppie was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower September 7 at the homes of Mrs Joe Knupple. Hostesses included Mrs Gene McClelland, Mrs Lous Frayter and Mrs E A Burns. A yellow and white theme complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Keith
Gayle Knuppie
Joe Knupple
Gene McClelland
Lous Frayter
E. A. Burns
Keith
Roy Leatherwood
David E Knapple
Ernest Keith
First Methodist Church
Conroe
Card of Thanks from the Cravy Family
The family of Jim Cravy expresses heartfelt thanks to everyone who offered sympathy and support during our loss. We are grateful for the flowers visits and kind words from friends neighbors and the community.
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Jim Cravy
Fourth and Fifth Week Docket of Civil and Criminal Trials
Civil docket lists multiple pending cases including Purvis vs Liberty Mutual and Jett vs AT&SF. Sets Fourth Week for Oct 24 with numerous civil actions. Fifth Week schedules many criminal felonies from DWI to burglary and robbery across counties. Sixth Week adds more criminal trials and civil matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Purvis
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Silas B. Williams
Lynn Anderson
Robert Jett Sr
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad Co
Keith Flournoy
Hampton McCreight
Fred O. Warman
E. C. Sewell
Arthur C. Loftin
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co
Annette Thompson
Barney Alan Ashworth
Vaughn Herrington
W. C. McNeil
J. C. Reeves
Jessie Lee Robinson
Continental Insurance Co
Robert W. Sutton
A. L. Rash
M. O. Brown
H. T. Hermansen
Elton L. Whitehead
Foremost Dairies
R. E. Cochran
Elton Cochran
Dwayne Donnell Williams
Herbert H. Williams
Henry Cobden
Willie Wyatt
J. Landry Jr
Marshall Ford
Don Davis
Jerry Davis
Harry Arline
Reynaldo Leal
Roberto Leal
Carmen Leal
Antonio Bejaran
Williams Lowrey Lynch
Bobby James Bruce
Henry Joe Hebert
Michael Lawless Hebert
Autrey Lee Beaty
Donald Ray Dorris
Justin Lloyd Henry
Bobby Franklin
Jimmy Cowart
Bill Weems
T. J. Williams
Calvin B. Evans
Levie Fountain
Roland Hurt
Osie Haynes
Southwestern Timber Co
Clay S. Dennis
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co
Billy Gerald Thrasher
J. M. Bowman
Charles M. McDaniel
Cecil Edward Caples
DWI
Carnell Sharp
Kenneth Presley Burch
Delton Lowe
Juanita M. Downing
William Meadow
Smith
Leo Bryant
Gih
Eerolan
Billy Wiggins 14 Hurt Crossing Highway West of Silsbee
Billy Wiggins 14 of Silsbee was listed in good condition at Hardin Memorial Hospital after a Monday car pedestrian crash on Highway 327 three miles west of Silsbee. He reportedly ran into a car driven by Mable McMahon of Kountze as she attempted to avoid him.
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Billy Wiggins
Silsbee
Hardin Memorial Hospital
N. W. Barrow
Mable McMahon
Kountze
McMa
Hon
Bennett Haynes
Ysidro Rodriguez
Silsbee Clinic
FM 418
Lee Miller Road
Edgar Blood
Tigers Face Beaumont High In Nine Game Test
The team sharpens offense and defense ahead of district play with McGallion noting needed work. Huntville’s pass defense allowed 16 completions and two near touchdowns last Friday as Beaumont looms. Probable starters include Powell Gillies Smart Almond or Allen Zeller Curtis Hopkins Malone Bryant Tarver Broussard and McMillin.
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Huntville
Tiger Airways
Tiger
Beaumont High
Charles Powell
Winston Gillies
James Smart
Danny Almond
Joel Allen
Chuck Zeller
Carroll Curtis
Newton Hopkins
James Malone
Gary Bryant
Claude Tarver
Nathan Broussard
C. J. McMillin
Band Instruments Display At O'Neil Intermediate School
A display of musical instruments for students and parents is set for Thursday from 8 30 p m to 8 30 p m at O Neil Intermediate School on Highway 96 South James A Jones band director and a Swicegood Music Co representative will be present to show instruments and provide information Parents of interested students are invited to attend the showing
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O'Neil
Highway 96
South
James A. Jones
Swicegood Music Co
Jones
Ministers To Elect Officers In Silsbee Fellowship
All ministers in Silsbee area are invited to the first fall meeting of the Silsbee Ministers Fellowship on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Methodist Church. The gathering will elect officers and plan the new year’s work, Rev. Eugene Jonte says.
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Silsbee l
Silsbee Ministers Fellowship
First Methodist Church
North Fifth Street
Eugene Jonte
Baby Names From Busby, Buckley and More
Mr and Mrs Charles Busby of Houston welcome a son born August 31. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Russell Busby of this city. The Ste phen family of Silsbee announce a daughter born September 12 at Baptist Hospital Beaumont. Roy B Buckley and wife of Kountze report a son born September 11 at Hardin Memorial Hospital Kountze. Hannon Rufus Hollyfield and wife of Silsbee celebrate son William Stanley born September 7. Raymond E Russ Sr and wife of Silsbee report son Raymond E Jr born September 6. Delton Joe Carrell and wife of Buna greet son Christopher Lee born September 5. Earnest Gavin Brown and wife of Kountze announce son John Gavin born September 5.
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Charles Busby
Houston
Russell Busby
City
James F. Stephen
Silsbee
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Kountze
Roy B. Buckley
Roy Benjamin I
William Stanley
Hannon Rufus Hollyfield
Raymond E. Russ Sr
Raymond E. Jr
Christopher Lee
Delton Joe Carrell
Buna
Earnest Gavin Brown
John Gavin
Gore Reunion To Be Held Sunday
The Gore reunion will be held Sunday September 17 at Franks Branch Church in Fred 12 miles north of Silsbee on Highway 92. The committee invites all including first time attendees. Special recognition will go to the oldest attendee and the farthest traveler. A basket lunch will be served at noon. The Gores were early Hardin County Texas pioneers who came from North Carolina before the Civil War.
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Franks Branch
Fred
Silsbee
Highway 92
Texas
Hardin County
North Carolina
Texas Highway Commission approves 1968 Hardin County funds
The Texas Highway Commission approves 137,450 for Hardin County highway safety and improvement in 1968. District Engineer John G. Keller notes 10.9 miles to be upgraded with supervision by L. P. Landgraf. Projects include US 96 and US 69 segments with surface widening and seal coating totaling 78,150 to 39,900 dollars for various stretches.
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Texas Highway Commission
Hardin County
John G. Keller
Beaumont
L. P. Landgraf
Silsbee
Highway Commission
Texas
Hal C. Woodward
Lcsted
Texas Highway Department
Hardin
Pine Island Bayou
Tyler C/L
Village Creek Bridge
US 96
Final Rites Held For Jim Cravy In Silsbee
Jim Cravy 59 of Rt 1 Silsbee died Thursday evening at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kountze after a brief illness. He was a lifelong Silsbee resident and roustabout for South Hampton County. Funeral services were held Saturday at 4 p.m. at Farmer Funeral Home with Rev. R. E. Barclay and Rev. Rayford Gore officiating. Burial followed in Hooks Cemetery. Pallbearers included Prentice Cravy G B Cravy Harris Roberts Jr Vana Strahan Ochis Gore and Truman Gore. He is survived by his wife Pauline Cravy two daughters Mrs Jimmy Langston and Mrs Maxine Hare two sons Travis and Donald Cravy three sisters Mrs Josie Gilmore Mrs Lute Jim Strahan and Mrs Ella Bebee.
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Jim Cravy
Rt. 1
Silsbee
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Kountze
South Hampton Co
Pentecostal Church
Farmer Funeral Home
R. E. Barclay
Rayford Gore
Hooks Cemetery
Prentice
G. B. Cravy
Harris Roberts Jr
Vana Strahan
Ochis
Truman Gore
Pauline Cravy
Jimmy Langston
Chance-Loeb
Maxine Hare
Travis
Donald Cravy
Josie Gilmore
Lute
Jim Strahan
Ella Bebee
Silsbee Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Arrivals
Social notes list multiple visits and extended stays among Silsbee residents and nearby towns. Notables include Charles Holt and Mrs Gussie Stroud of McAlister Oklahoma, Mrs Nena Ray Bray of Nixon Texas, and others visiting in the J Richardson home.
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Charles Holt
Gussie Stroud
McAlister
Okla
Nena Ray Bray
Nixon
Texas
J. Richardson
Stroud
Richardson
Donna A. Nolen
Beaumont
Marrell Conway
Orange
L. J. Sagstetter
Shreveport
J. T. Cawley
Effie Novack
Dassetta
Dennis Stewart
Houston
Gladys Stewart
Patricia Wood
E. T. Wood
Lumberton
Tampa
Fla
Florida College
Silsbee High School
Lamar College
James I. Cawley
Pusan
Korea
US Army Nurses Corps
Earl Gibson
Delbert Gibson
Janice Gibson
Port Arthur
Tryon Gibson
Mike Ryan
Santa Anna
Calif
Silsbee
Timber rattler killed near Jasper by Kirbyville man
Big Rattlesnake killed J. E. Westbrook of Kirbyville after stopping by the Bee Office last Friday. He said the reptile crawled across the road northwest of Jasper around noon this day, and he killed it with a stick. The snake measured four feet ten inches with 11 rattles and a button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Westbrook
Kirbyville
Bee
Jasper
Lions Club Light Bulb Sale Set for October 2 3
Al Mashburn chairs Lions Club light bulb sale with plans for October 2 and 3. The group aims to reach every homeowner to renew bulbs and support civic projects and aid to handicapped children.
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al Mashburn
Lions Club
Lions
Xi Zeta Rho Met For Sorority Meeting
Xi Zeta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday night at Mrs. Bob McClelland home with 12 members present. Mrs. Herbert Muckleroy presided and Mrs. McClelland presented a program on The Sense of Touch. Next meeting set for September 25 at Mrs. John Kirby’s home.
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Xi Zeta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Bob McClelland
Herbert Muckleroy
John Kirby
Texas Highway Dept Cuts Costs to Fund Highways
The Texas Highway Department has 50 years of experience trimming costs and directing 99 percent of its funds to highways. Administration consumes less than one cent of every highway tax dollar.
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Texas Highway Department
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Hardin County Area Communities
Civic Projects
State Capital
Hardin, Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson Counties
Ashley Gore
Moses Rowan
Ivy Andrew Sunday
June Isaac
Lorene Fowler
Alvin Kimball
Winnie Isaac
Wyatt J. Kimball
C. C. Coleman
David Earl Fregia
Don Whittaker
Joe Horton
Dexter Owens
Clarence Nerren
Charles H. Scott
James Love
Charles Henry Scott
Thomas Allen Lacy
Leon Gray Sr
Reed William Parish
Hiram Thomas Williford
Huey P. Long
North River Insurance Co
Robert B. Haynes
Charles A. Dobson
J. C. Bickham Drilling Co
Roy Mayhew
I. J. Inman
Christene Hargis
Et Air
Roy Greer Milner
Lee C. Renfro
Employers, Mutual Casualty Co
A. A. Wells
Carey Patrick Pace
Willie Mae Green
Linda Jean Whitman
Pinehill Development Co
Dobson Construction Co
Selman Eddings
Sinclair Oil and Gas Co
John Nathan Hooks
Sinilair Oil and Gas Co
Robert Johnson
Essie Ruggles
Danny R. Jennings
J. H. Spell
Ermine Brown Florus
Felix Florus
Robert W. Holmes
Gien R. Roberts
Purples
Tigers
McGallion
Silsbee Social Notes
Fort Worth
Lynn P. Wood
Nellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas
Cannon Air Force Base
Clovis
N. M
Linda Read
A. E. Read
Dallas
Joe Coward
North 5Th Street
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