Choral Group Rehearsals Set in Susbee with Local Talent
Suzanne Barfeld leads a Beau mont based choral group featuring Millsaps Sing ers and Melody Maids alumni. Patricia Bosch, a Stephens College alumna and television model instructor, also contributes as a consultant. Lynda Ferguson, Miss Louisiana 1965 finalist, brings experience from Centenary Choir and Wee Warblers. Rehearsals begin soon with public appearances planned. contact Suzanne Barfeld for information.
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Ton
Miss
Millsaps Singers
Beaumont
Suzanne
Melody Maids
Beaumont Group
Patricia Bosch
Stephens College
Columbia
Houston
Patricia
Beaumont Melody Maid
Lynda Ferguson
Louisiana
Lynda
Meloody Maids
Lamar
Centenary College
Shreveport
Centenary Choir
The
Wee Warblers of
Susbee
Suzanne Barfeld
Public Auction in Hardin County over D E Roberts Sr land
Sheriff of Hardin County announces sale under a writ of execution issued September 1966 in the case of Violet G O Fiel versus D E Roberts Sr. The 2.59 acre parcel from a 48.83 acre tract and a 1.0 acre portion from a 48.85 acre tract are to be sold on the first Tuesday in November 1966 before the Hardin County Courthouse in Kountze. Proceeds go to satisfy a $4,865.10 judgment plus 6 percent interest and costs.
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A. D
Hardin County
Kountze
Texas
Daniel T. Sheehan
Southwestern Settlement and Development Corporation
Elisha Duncan League
Locke
Varas
Southwestern Settlement and Development Co
J. F. Callahan Survey
Carl Locke
Louis Palmer
Southwestern Settlement and Development Company
A Duncan League
J. F. Callahan
D. E Roberts, Sr
Violet G. O'Fiel
Chance-Loeb ISD Board of Equalization Hearings
The Board of Equalization for the Chance-Loeb Independent School District begins hearings at 7:00 P.M. in the Chance-Lo school building on September 26 and October 3, 1966. Kenneth C. Dougharty, Secretary, Board of Equalization.
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Board of Equalization
Chance - Loeb Independent Schoolistrict
Chance-Lo
Kenneth C. Dougharty
Chance Completes Marine Combat Training at Camp Pendleton
Pfc. Freddie D. Chance, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Chance of Silsbee, finished four weeks of individual combat training at Camp Pendleton Calif. He received over 200 hours of instruction in guerrilla warfare weapons patrols and squad tactics. His next step is four weeks of basic specialist training for a specific Marine Corps job.
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Camp Pendleton
Calif
FHTNC
Freddie D. Chance
J. D. Chance
Silsbee
Marine Corps
Lions Sponsor Essay Contest For World Peace
The Silsbee Lions Club launches a worldwide Peace Essay Contest offering $50,000 total awards. The top prize is $25,000 with eight $1,000 regional awards and travel for the winners to Chicago in July 1967. Open to ages 14 to 21 as of January 15, 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Lions Club
Silsbee Lions Club
Lions Clubs
Chicago
Illinois
Paul Georgas
Georgas
Forest Service Pays for Pine Cones in Woodville
The Texas Forest Service will pay 3.00 per bushel for loblolly and 1.50 per bushel for longleaf pine cones. District Forester Art Green of Woodville says cones have not been collected here for years and urges FFA Chapters 4-H Clubs Boy Scouts and individuals to collect. Prior forms and instructions are available from the District Forester's office in Woolville Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Mound
Art Green
Woodville
Green
Texas Forest Service
FFA
Woolville
Texas
Bradshaw Commended for Leadership in School Savings Program
Postmaster C C Bradshaw receives commendation from William H Neal National Director of the U S Savings Bonds Division for work with the Treasury Department School Savings Program. Neal calls thrift a foundation for youths and notes stamps and bonds as future investment while Bradshaw praises serving young savers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Bradshaw
William H. Neal
U.S. Savings Bonds Division
Treasury Department
Neal
Silsbee
Bradshaw
Funeral Services Today For Mrs Leon Rogers
Evelyn Rogers 81 of 530 North Ninth Street died at 1 30 a m after a lengthy illness at Hardin Memorial Hospital She lived in Kirbyville and Silsbee the past 15 years She was Church of Christ at Kirbyville Funeral set for 2 pm Thursday at Farmer Funeral Home chapel with Barry Jones officiating Burial in Resthaven Cemetery Surviving are husband Dave Rogers two daughters Bessie Bradshaw and A B Brown two sons Leon and Drew Rogers a brother Herman Joyce a sister Bert Dailey 12 grandchildren 24 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren
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Evelyn Rogers
North Ninth Street
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Newton County
Kirbyville
Silsbee
Church of Christ
Farmer Funeral Home
Barry Jones
Resthaven Cemetery
Dave Rogers
Bessie Bradshaw
A. B. Brown
Port Arthur
Leon Rogers
Beaumont
Drew Rogers
Humble
Herman Joyce
Victor
Bert Dailey
Little League To Elect New Officers
The Silsbee Little League and Auxiliary will meet Sunday at 3 p.m. at Neches National Bank to elect officers for the new year. Outgoing president James Skinner urges managers directors and committee members and anyone interested in helping next year to attend as the annual financial report is presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Little League and Auxiliary
Neches National Bank
James Skinner
Little League
Cheerful Blue Birds Elect Officers At Sept Meeting
The Cheerful Blue Birds met Sept 14 at leader Mrs G C Shepherds home with all 20 members present. Rhonda Skillern and Mary Shepherd elected presidents. Susan Calaway and Pam McMillian named secretaries, Moline McElroy and Kay Rogers treasurers. Debbie Wallace and Trudy Jones to give pledge weekly. Laura Allen and Lisa Clawson to present blue bird wish. Laura Allen served refreshments. Susan Caraway, secretary.
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Blue Birds
G. C. Shepherd
N. C. MecMillian
Rhonda Skillern
Mary Shepherd
Susan Calaway
Pam McMillian
Moline McElroy
Kay Rogers
Debbie Wallace
Trudy Jones
Laura Allen
Lisa Clawson
Susan Caraway
Frank Payne Visits Silsbee During Woodville Residency
Frank Payne of Woodville, former county commissioner, was a visitor in Silsbee last Thursday, stopping to meet local residents and discuss county matters.
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Frank Payne
Woodville
Silsbee
Incendiarism Classified as Felony With Fines and Imprisonment
Incendiarism is classified as a felony with fines ranging from 300 to 1000 dollars and possible imprisonment up to five years in the Texas penitentiary.
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Texas
Pfc Joe Hawthorne Visits In Silsbee
Pfc Joe Hawthorne visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Don Lee Hawthorne in Silsbee during a 30 day delay en route. He will report to Charleston South Carolina and then be sent to San Juan Puerto Rico. Hawthorne joined the Marines September 9 1965 trained at San Diego Camp Pendleton and in administration school.
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Pfc
Joe Hawthorne
Don Lee Hawthorne
Charleston
S.C
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Mrs Gilchriest Named Head of Cancer Society
The Har din County Unit of the American Cancer Society held its first meeting on Sept 12 with Mrs Ira Wyatt presiding as vice president. Mrs C R Baker resigned as president and Mrs Weldon Gilchriest was elected to fill the vacancy. The unit reported 1966 Crusade totals of 5657 dollars, 134 percent of goal, and earned the Society’s Certificate of Standard for meeting standards. Hayes Gilstrap outlined officer duties as plans for the year began to take shape.
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Hardin County
American Cancer Society
Ira Wyatt
C. R. Baker
Weldon Gilchriest
H.G. Elmore
The
Cancer Society
Hayes Gilstrap
Read-Turrentine Parent-Teacher Group Meets Tuesday
The Parent-Teacher Association of Read-Turrentine Elementary met Tuesday with Mrs. Jack Rells presiding. Principal B L Williams introduced teachers and room mothers. yearbooks will be handed out at October meeting. Next meeting October 18 at 7:30 p.m. Fathers Night invites parents to visit classrooms. State Rep J E Miller Jr will speak on Better Education Through Legislation.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Read-Turrentine Elementary School
Jack Rells
B. L. Williams
Rayford Birdwell
Silshee
Garrett Wingfield
St. John’s Episcopal Church
W. K. Hilliard
J. E .Miller Jr
Texas Prison Rodeo to Feature Justin Wilson and Stars
The 35th annual Texas Prison Rodeo runs Sundays in October at the prison stadium with guest stars including Justin Wilson October 2 and 9, Jo Ann Castle, Norma Zimmer, and Dizzy Dean. The Young American Singers perform October 16 followed by Roy Acuff and Candy Barr in later shows. Contests include Mad Scramble, Bull Riding, Calf Tussle, Chariot Race, Hard Money, Saddle and Bareback Bronc Riding. performances start at 2 PM and run two hours.
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Texas
Justin Wilson
Wilson
Louisiana Bayou
Jo Ann Castle
Lawrence Welk
Norma Zimmer
Dizzy” Dean
Roy Acuff
Acuff
Grand Ole Opry
Candy Barr
Cliff Compton finishes basic training at Lackland AFB
A-3C Cliff F. Compton Jr. completed basic training with the US Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base after enlisting July 20, 1966 following Silsbee High School graduation in May. He is stationed at Chanute AFB in Rantoul, Illinois, to begin 16 weeks of schooling in aircraft accessories maintenance. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy David.
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Cliff F. Compton Jr
US Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Silsbee High School
Chanute Air Force Base
Rantoul
Billy David
Fred Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Schedule Updated
The Fred Volunteer Fire Department plans monthly meetings on the second Monday at 7 30 p m at Frank's Branch Church. It is reviewing the purchase of a used fire truck and the next meeting on Oct 11 will elect new officers.
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Fred Volunteer Fire Department
Frank’s
East Texas Forest Fires Burned Large Acreage in 1965
In 1965 about 1509 forest fires burned 19,229 acres across East Texas forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
IRS Questions and Answers on Dependents and Taxes
A government guidance column answers common tax questions. It explains that claiming a dependent for a mother who is 65 does not add an extra exemption, that Social Security benefits are generally non taxable while pension and annuity income may be taxable, and that military pay can be partially excluded for service in Vietnam or adjacent seas. It also covers tax treatment of asset sales and capital losses, and notes where to obtain IRS publications for further details.
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IRS
U. S
U.S
Vietnam
Quarterback Club Sees Game Films in Silsbee
The Quarterback Club of Silsbee met at Neches National Bank at 7:30 p.m. with Victor Norvell presiding. Coaches screened films of the Beaumont High School game against the Tigers played Friday night and a club report covered team activities and prospects. The ongoing membership drive ends this week as Norvell urged local support for the football program. The group meets each Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Neches National.
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Silsbee
Neches National Bank
Victor Norvell
Beaumont High School
Tigers
Norvell
Jerry Jones Wins State Citation for Water Plant Skill
Jerry D. Jones print operations specialist for the Silsbee water supply system received a Texas State Health Department citation of competency. Signed by health officials and the Texas Water and Sewerage Works Association, the award recognizes his verified work experience training and examination in modern plant management.
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State Health Department
Jerry D. Jones
Silsbee
Jones
Texas Water and Sewage Works Association
Sanitary Engineers
Health Department
Junior High Band Names Officers
Silsbee Junior High School band elected officers during band period. James A. Jones is band director with Roxanne Simmons as president Aubrey Ferguson as vice president Patty Schnaithman as secretary Sam Arledge as treasurer Sara Curry and Garry Mannie as reporters Nola Boyett as drum major.
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Silsbee Junior High
James A. Jones
Roxanne Simmons
Aubrey Ferguson
Patty Schnaithman
Sam Arledge
Sara Curry
Garry Mannie
Nola Boyett
Methodist Circle 2 Circle meets at McNeil home
The Methodist Circle 2 Circle of WSCS at First Methodist Church met Wednesday morning at Mrs. W. C. McNeil's home with 14 members. Mrs. L. R. Clawson led the meeting. Mrs. Jimmy Jeffrey presented a program on the migrant workers in the United States. The society will hold its study session next Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle 2
WSCS
First Methodist Church
W.C. McNeil
L. R. Clawson
Jimmy Jeffrey
United States
Let the little trees grow up not burn up
A public service message urges citizens to protect young trees and reduce fire risk. It emphasizes allowing saplings to mature, avoiding disposal of debris, and lending nature a hand to prevent forest fires.
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Nature
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Liberty
Austin Data Processing, Inc
F. D. Chance
Lions
Forest Service
Hawthorne
U.S. Marines
Marine Corp
San Diego
Santa Anna
Gilchriest
Reat- Turrentine
Bill Sellers
A P. Ratcliff
Joe Nelson
Don Kay
Sam Toby
Virgil Thompson
Prison
Cliff Compton
Cliff F. Compton
Quarterback Club
Jerry Jones
Weed
Methodist Circle
Amana
Frost
North 5Th Street
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