Social Security checks rise in Hardin County residents
New York August 25 The number of Hardin County residents on monthly Social Security retirement checks has risen to 3 956, a 19 percent increase from three years ago. Average yearly benefits are $886, up 16 percent from $762. Local payments total $3 504 000 annually, up from $2 525 000 three years prior.
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New York
Hardin County
Social Security Trust Fund
Social Security Administration
Sion
Congress
United States
Joel Allen Visits Air Force Academy for Parents Weekend
USAF Academy in Colorado hosts Parents Weekend as cadets like Joel Allen, a fourth classman, welcome their parents. Allen entered June 23 and completed a seven week basic training before joining the Cadet Wing August 16 as academic classes began August 18 at the four year military institution granting BS degrees and commissions as second lieutenants.
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Usaf Academy
Colo
F. Mark Allen
Cypress Street
Silsbee
Joel
Air Force, Academy
Allen
Thomas S. Moorman
Bressings
Camp Fire Group Elects Officers for Laughing Blue Birds
The TaMaCa Camp Fire Girls met at guardian Barbara Hilliard’s home with nine members and one guest. Officers elected were Nancy Duffle president Jo Ann Jordan vice president Leslie Hilliard secretary Becky Nelson treasurer. Committees formed and plans made for a Sept 25 party for the new Laughing Blue Birds.
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TaMaCa
Barbara Hilliard
Nancy Duffle
Jojanne Jordan
Leslie Hilliard
Becky Nelson
Laughing Blue Birds
Surprise Supper Honors Mrs McInnis on 69th Birthday
Mrs Lucy McInnis was honored with a surprise supper and party on her 69th birthday hosted by her son Aubrey at his home. Guests enjoyed barbecue and a white cake with yellow green and pink icing and she received many gifts.
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Lucy McInnis
Aubrey
Cadets Tour Modern Facilities and Campus
Allen and his brothers Douglas and Kevin visited the academy for a tour of the modern facilities and the 18 000 acre campus followed by dinner in Mitchell Hall the cadet dining hall.
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Mitchell Hall
Allen
Douglas
Kevin
Academy
Homer Hooks Named Texas 2000th Tree Farmer
Homer Hooks of Saratoga, a retired oil company employee, is Texas 2000th Tree Farmer. His 64 acre property between Thicket and Honey Island on FM 1293 will be dedicated Oct 23 during the Texas Forestry Association meeting in Beaumont with a guided tour and guest speaker. The event follows a public dedication announced by William P. Krick Jr. and involves about 2,000 local landowners.
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Lufkin
Hardin County
Big Thicket
Texas
William P. Krick Jr
State
Texas Forestry Association
Beauimont
Krick
Homer Hooks
Saratoga
Oil Company
Thicket
Honey Island
Hooks
Industry Forester
American Forest Institute
Texas Forest Service
Texas Forestry Ass’n
Reds Showdown in Astros Final Home Stand Series
Cincinnati fans travel to Houston for a six game set at the Astrodome as Reds saddle up in front of Don Wilson and Astros. Tony Cloninger faces Wilson in a marquee opener while Tom Griffin meets Gary Nolan on Saturday and Larry Dierker takes on Jim Maloney in Sunday Family Day.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Astrodome
Houston Astros
Astro
Don’ Wilson
Astros
Tony Clonninger
Wilson
Tom Griffin
Gary Nolan
Houston
Larry Dierker
Jim Maloney
Dierker
Maloney
Pete Rose
Lee May
Tony Perez
Johnny Bench
Atlanta Braves
Evergreen Revival Begins Wednesday
Rick Davis a Waxahachie youth evangelist will conduct a revival at Evergreen Assembly of God Church starting Wednesday with services nightly at 7 15. The church sits at the intersection of Highway 92 and 1122 and will feature special singing. Drake is pastor of the church.
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Rick Davis
Waxahachie
Evergreen Assembly of God
Hurch
Trinidad
West Indies
F. C.‘ Drake
Azalea Garden Club Luncheon Set For 11 30 A M
The Azalea Garden Club of Silsbee will hold a covered dish luncheon at 11:30 a.m. next Wednesday Sept. 24 at the home of club president Mrs. John Bower. The note references include major league pitchers and 1969 achievements.
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Azalea Garden Club of
Silsbee
John Bower
ABWA To Hold Friendship Tea in Silsbee
The Pine Burr Chapter of ABWA hosts its Annual Fall Hand of Friendship Tea on Sunday Sept 21 at 3 PM in Silsbee State Bank. President Essie McDonald greets prospective members as a skit ABWA Reaches Outer Limits explains the group's aims. ABWA, in its 20th year, has 800 chapters and 40,000 members. scholarships totaling over 2 million dollars were awarded in 1968.
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Pine Burr
American Business Women’s Association
Silsbee State Bank
ABWA
Association
Scout Troop 82 Meets At O Neill Gymnasium
Scout Troop 82 met Monday at O Neill gymnasium with 22 boys and scoutmaster Bob Parr. They practiced marching and played basketball while tumbling was also practiced. Campouts a 50 mile hike and a canoe trip were discussed. Vance Swarthout scribe.
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O’neil
Bob Parr
Vance - Swarthout
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