Miss Dana Walker and Larry Dunaway Wed in LaMarque
Mr and Mrs Cecil Walker of LaMarque announce the marriage of their daughter Dana to Larry C Dunaway son of Mr and Mrs R W Dunaway of Silsbee The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Buford Harold at 8 pm Sept 14 in First Baptist Church LaMarque A reception followed at the brides parents home Dana a Silsbee High School graduate Larry a Galveston Corps of Engineers employee and Galveston College of Photography student Dana will graduate LaMarque High School in May
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Cecil Walker
LaMarque
Dana
Larry C. Dunaway
R. W. Dunaway
Silsbee
Buford Harold
First Baptist Church
Silsbee High School
Dunaway
The
Corp of Engineers of
Galveston
Galveston College of Photography
LaMarque High School
Ferguson Rainwater Sr. wed in Michigan
Bernice Ferguson and Dennis Allen Rainwater Sr. were married July 10 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Rainwater in Mancelona Michigan. Mrs. Rainwater is the daughter of Brown Sheffield and wife of DeQuincy Louisiana native Clark H. Rainwater Sr. The couple will reside in Mancelona where he works for Chapman Drilling Company.
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Bernice Ferguson
Dennis Allen Rainwater Sr
Charles A. Rainwater
Mancelona
Mich
Rainwater
Brown Sheffield
Warren
Mr. Rainwater
Clark H. Rainwater Sr
DeQuincy la
Chapman Drilling Company
Rebecca Farmer to Wed Johnny Willard in October
Mrs. Vernon Smith of Silsbee announces the engagement of Rebecca Farmer to Johnny Willard both of Silsbee. The couple plans to marry October 26 1974 at Woodrow Baptist Church in Silsbee.
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Rebecca Farmer
Johnny Willard
J. R. Willard
Silsbee
Woodrow Baptist Church
Last Rites For Mrs. Mary Collins 90 Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Collins aged 90 were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Farmer Funeral chapel by Rev. Bill Cavender. Burial followed in Franks Branch Cemetery. She died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday at Silsbee Doctors Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Ikes Louisiana she had lived in Silsbee 45 years. Survivors include six daughters Ruth Simmons Willie Mae Brazel Essie Clowers Louise Hollier Sybie LeBlanc Bernice Davis and one sister Lola Colley.
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Mary Collins
Farmer Funeral
Bill Cavender
Franks Branch
Collins
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Ikes
Silsbee
Ruth Simmons
Willie Mae Brazel
Ex-Students May Sign Homecoming Register Early
The Silsbee Ex-Students Association offers pre registration stands at SHS football games on Sept 20 and Sept 27. President Mrs Sarah Pontes says pre registering speeds entry with no lines ahead of the Homecoming game on Oct 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Ex-Students Association
SHS
Sarah Pontes
Briscoe Proclaims United Way Campaign Months
Texas Governor Dolph Briscoedesignated September October and November 1974 as United Way Campaign Months in Texas. He said United Way is the state's largest voluntary human service effort and a rallying point for citizen action to unite and improve communities. The proclamation frames United Way as more than fund raising, with concern for people and solutions to their problems.
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Texas
Dolph Briscoe
United Way
Texas Ranks 38th In Teachers Salaries
The September 1974 Texas Outlook notes Texas teacher salaries remain 38th nationwide despite HB 240 adopted in 1969. Aboard increases from 16 to 240 dollars monthly would lift pay to national average, with beginning teachers 600 dollars higher in 1973 74 but CPI estimates suggest beginners lose 89 dollars in purchasing power this year.
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Texas
Warren Schedules Adult Education Classes Sept 23
Adult Basic Education classes begin Monday Sept 23 at Warren Texas High School from 7 to 9 p m each Monday and Thursday. Adults may enroll to work toward the GED and a high school diploma. Books and materials are free. This is the program's second year in Warren. about fifty adults earned diplomas last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Texas High School
Warren
Crime Seminar Aids Senior Citizens Protection
The Regional Council on Aging with the Beaumont Police Department hosts a crime prevention seminar for seniors in Jefferson, Hardin, and Orange Counties. Sept 20 at 1 30 p.m. in Lamar Setzer Center Room 114 116 Beaumont with police representatives detailing crimes against elders and prevention methods.
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Regional Council On Aging
Beaumont Police Department
Jefferson
Hardin
Orange Counties
Lamar Setzer Center
Beaumont
Banco
Cindy Hillen
Times Of Saturday Masses Are Changed
All Souls Catholic Church shifts Saturday Mass to 5 30 p m from 6 p m. Infant Jesus mission follows with a 7 p m Saturday Mass, replacing the former 6 p m. Sunday Masses stay unchanged per Rev. August Pucar.
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All Souls Catholic Church
August Pucar
Infant Jesus Mission
Bean Reunion Set At Tyrrell Park October 6
The descendants of Capt. John Thomas Bean will hold their annual family reunion October 6 at Tyrrell Park near Beaumont on Highway 124. A basket lunch is planned for noon and attendees are asked to bring musical instruments. Vernon Bean serves as president and invites all relatives and friends.
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John Thomas
Jack) Bean
Tyrell Park
Beaumont
Hwy
Vernon Bean
Card of Thanks From Mrs Richardson and Family
Words cannot express my thanks to my many friends for prayers ecards flowers and letters from the Tel Sunday School class. Dr Wilde and hospital nurses and Harden County nurses who visited me at home are blessed. God bless you all.
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TEL
Wilde
Hardin County
Williams Methner Engage for November Wedding
Mr and Mrs Leon Williams announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Gail to William Joseph Methner son of Mr and Mrs Jack C Methner of Bridge City The wedding is set for Saturday November 16 at 4 00 p m at First Baptist Church The bride elect is a graduate of Silsbee High School Stephen F Austin State University and a teacher in Gladewater The prospective bridegroom is a graduate of Bridge City High School and employs at Steamatic Carpet Cleaning Co He attends Tyler State College Friends and relatives are invited through the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler State College
Raider Tickets Now On Sale
Lumberton High School announces tickets for varsity football games are on sale at the principal's office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adults pay 2.00 and students 1.00, available for the entire home schedule.
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Lumberton
Cloverleaf Club Meets for September Session at Davenport Home
The Royal Cloverleaf Civic Club holds its monthly meeting on Wednesday September 25 at 7 00 p m at the home of Mrs Edith Davenport with Mrs Davenport presiding A report will cover the August district executive board meeting set for Saturday August 24 at Silsbee State Bank Publicity chairman is Mrs Henrietta Thomas.
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Royal Cloverleaf Civic Club
Edith Davenport
Silsbee State Bank
Henrietta Thomas
Silsbee Schools Menus
Silsbee School meals list weekly options including Monday turkey and dressing with sides, Tuesday hamburgers with lettuce and onions, Wednesday chili dumplings and cheese sticks, Thursday chicken fried steaks with rice, and Friday tuna salad with green lima beans and shoestring potatoes. Each day includes rolls and milk.
Gospel Sing At New Covenant Church Saturday
The New Covenant Assembly of God Church on Highway 92 North in Silsbee hosts a gospel sing this Saturday night September 21 at 7 30 p m. Featured groups include The Lighthouse The New Covenant Singers led by John Burk The Kingdom Seekers and other trios solos and special numbers. No admission charge. Pastor Jack Holt.
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New Covenant Church
New Covenant Assembly of God Church
Silsbee
The
Lighthouse
New Covenant Singers
John Burk
Kingdom Seekers
Jack Holt
Lamar Program Teaches Ward Clerks for Hospitals
Lamar University offers a continuing education program to train people with no medical background as hospital ward clerks. The 16 week course covers clerk duties hospital communication terminology supplies scheduling and vital sign charting. Registration is Thursday Sept 19 at 7 p.m. in Room 116 Building I on the Technical Arts campus. The cost is 65 dollars plus materials with classes each Thursday 6 15 to 9.
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Beaumont
Lamar University
Office of Continuing Education
Technical Arts
Veterans use TV magnifiers aid long-disabled readers
Some 200 Veterans Administration closed circuit television magnifying systems help technically blind yet partially sighted veterans read again after disabilities. Several were injured in World War II and now regain access to printed material through these systems.
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Veterans Administration
Final Rites For C H Highsmith Held At 90
Oscar H Highsmith 90 of Honey Island died Sunday in Hardin Memorial Hospital Funeral services were held Tuesday at Farmer Funeral Chapel with Rev Barry DuBose officiating Burial was in Jordan Cemetery He was a native of Greenville Alabama and lived much of his life in Hardin County He was a retired logging contractor Survivors include his wife Pettie Ola Highsmith five daughters Irene Gann Ath enial Pettite Beatrice Flowers Betty Jean Barnes Nadine Berwick three sons Lucian Highsmith Harold Highsmith Bruce Highsmith
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Oscar H. Highsmith
Honey Island
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Farmer Funeral Chapel
Barry DuBose
Jordan Cemetery
Highsmith
Greenville
Ala
Hardin County
Pettie Ola Highsmith
Irene Gann
Athenial Pettite
Beaumont
Beatrice Flowers
Kountze
Betty Jean Barnes
Bridge City
Nadine Berwick
Starks
Lucian Highsmith
Harold Highsmith
Arlington
Bruce Highsmith
DeQuincy
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Dana Walker
D. A. Rainwater Sr
Michigan
First Christian Church
East Ave. E
Silsbee, Texas
Kenneth Thorne
Pines
Rictomana
Trinity
Mrs. Vernon Smith
Terence Hill
Lumberton Dress Shop
Vale Nerene Webb Kulju
Silsbee Highway
Horn Road
Briscoe
Bean
Tyrrell Park
J. H. Richardson
Barbara Gail Williams
William J. Methner
Leon Williams
Mar
Cloverleaf Club
Silsbee Schools
Neches Club
Johnny and the Country
U.S
Lamar
C.H. Highsmith
Cloud
Ene
Kents Silshee Flower Shop & Jewelry
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