The Silsbee Bee (Silsbee, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 4, 1980 Page: 3 of 34
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The First Day Of School
In Miss Mona's Classroom
BY BETH SOOOOm8
MG JIM TUCKER
Big Jim Tucker
To Present Programs
Jim Tucker, of Houston, is
coining back to Silsbee for two
Back-To-School youth rallies,
he will appear at Silsbee High
School Thursday morning,
Sept. 11, where he will present
a musical assembly program.
He will then be at Evergreen
Christian Center Thursday and
Friday nights, Sept. 11 & 12, at
7:00 o'clock.
“Big Jim” was guest speaker
and singer at the Christians In
Action Club banquet afSilsbee
High School last year. The
theme of his presentation is
“Music With A Message.”
Evergreen Christian Center
is located on Hwy. 92 at 1122.
Rev. F. C. Drake is pastor.
Spurger Revival
Sheffield Ferry Baptist
Church will have a revival
meeting Sept. 4-7 at 7 p.m.
Rev. Aubrey (Sonny) Cren-
shaw, pastor of the church, will
do the preaching, and there will
be special singing.
The church is located approx-
imately six miles east of
Spurger.
brightly colored school boxes students feel at ease and 8he began the class by
and a vast assortment of lunch respondent from the very be- mentioning that there were six
The first day of the 1960-81 pails displaying their favorite ginning. students missing and asking if
school year at Kirby Elemen- cartoon or televirion personal- “I assure them that Fm their anyone could think of tty
tary "ran unusually smooth” fty. very best friend,” said Mrs. reasons why these children
“ To get an inside look at a Plunk, “and that I will always might he absent from the find
youngster's first day of public be right there when they need day of school,
school, the BEE was allowed to me." "Maybe they re outside play-
spend some time in a first grade “We share everything and ing,” suggested one youngster,
classroom. everybody gets to have a turn,” “Maybe they have the chick-
Mrs. Mona Plunk, who has she continued. “I constantly en P«*> “M •wdher
taught in Silsbee for 21 years attempt to build up their
and never seems to quit smil- confidence • I never say any-
ing, managed to make her thing personally negative.”
according to Assistant Princi-
pal Leonard Barnett.
There was no evidence of
tears or squalls as lines and
groups and dusters of children
were observed smiling and
proud in their new school
clothes - carrying their dean
notepads, unsharpened pencils,
i pox," s
“Maybe they just forgot,
said one student seriously.
This rtatement started all 20
of those present chattering.
Mrs. Plunk calmly explained
the use of hand-raising and
from then on an effort was
made by most to do what the
teacher had asked.
The children were then asked
what holiday had just occurred
the day before.
“What did we call yester-
day?* questioned Mrs. Plunk.
“Monday,” observed one
young fellow.
“Thanksgiving,” volunteered
a young lady.
After one student arrived at
MRS. ALVIN HARLAND STROTHER
5*. JoscelynD. McClusky
Alvin Harla
Exchange Vows Aug. 29
Flowercand
Plants for
Grandparents’
Pm *
FIRST GRADE TEACHER Mrs. Mona Plunk smiles over the shoulder of a young lady
who Is busy working on her first assignment at Kirby Elementary. /
Psychologist Speaks
At Teacher Workshop
SILSBEE
SCHOOLS
MINUS
kids were becoming restless
and she decided to do some-
thing about it.
She began singing a song
about wiggling which requires An altar decorated with ferns
those participating to wiggle and greenery formed the sett-
first their fingers, their should- fog for the candlelight marriage
era, head and toes and discreet- of Joscelyn Denise McClusky
ly points out that they should and Alvin Harland Strother,
have all the wiggles out of
them.
”1 still got’em,” giggled one
boy, but he kept fairly still so
he must have been jdst kidding,
as most six-year-olds do.
Following this came the
inevitable. Less than an hour
into the first day, the cry for
help was heard and the first aid
kit appeared.
A boy called out Tm bleed-
ing,” and Mrs. Plunk quickly
produced a bandaid to cover
- $'7<, ■.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Anderpoot
of Lumberton ire parents of ■
daughter, Molly Sue, born
Aug. 81, at St. Elisabeth
Hospital. GrandparentaareMr.
and Mrs. A. C. Gibson of
Lumberton, and Mrs. Bertha
”&t£g&»ZZ
Silsbee are the parents of •
daughter, Leigh Erin, born
Aug. 29 in St. Elisabeth
hospital in Beaumont. Mr. and
Mrs. R. F. Ford of Silsbee and
Mr. and Mrs. Oran SoweU of
Pasadena are grandparents.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lee
Wilson of Silsbee are the
parenta of a son, Kenneth John,
born Aug. 28 in St. Elisabeth
Hospital in Beaumont. Mr. and
Mrs. C. W. Gardner of Lum-
berton and Martin Wilson of
Silsbee are grandparents.
Mr. ttd Mrs. Charles Martin
McKinney of Silsbee «re pa-
rents of a son, Charles Marvin
LsRoy, born* Aug. 81, at
8Usbeq Doctors Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Melvin
of Silsbee are parents of a son,
Jeremy Lynn, born Aug. 19 at
St. Elisabeth Hospital in Beau-
mont.
Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Brown of
Lumberton are parents of a
son. Jay Alan, born Aug. 26, at
St. Elisabeth Hospital in Beau-
mont. Grandparents are Max-
ine Wood, and Mr. and Mrs. J.
B. Brown, all of 8ilsbee.
ms—* iJ. B.a ■__a M----Lb-
IfOUT Ml Uif roll KQlWvV
is minister of music at Shiloh
Baptist Church inKeatchiiS, La.
and help heal a wound he had
received during his free-wheel-
Monday - steak, mas!
A lecture on “Stress and
Burnout” was given by Dr. A.
K. Nelson during the first ----------- — - — -- ----
workshop for Silsbee teachers log summer days when he fell
Aug. 28, which was sponsored off his bike,
by the Silsbee Community The bondage was appUed,
School along with a few consoling
Nelson is Director of Counse- words from the. teacher, and
.... .......... lor Training at Trinity Univer- the incident was forgotten in a
ills, and milk. , ...... sity in San Antonio and is dso a few minutes.
Tuesday - Tacos, baked corn, pgychologist. Beside* constant reminders
green salad, strawberry short- “The teachers really enjoyed to sit up straight and keep both
cake, with whipped topping, the preMnution and have feet on the floor (something
rolls and milk
Wednesday - Cheeseburger
with mustard or mayonnaise,
french fries, lettuce and tomato
salad, pickles, jello, milk.
Thursday - corndogs with
mustard or mayonnaise, crea-
my cabbage slaw, pinto beans,
fruit pies, and milk.
Friday - fish squares with
catsup, french fries, field peas,
chocolate cake with chocolate
icing, rolls and milk
WHAT’S NEW
September 7lfi
There just isn't a fresher way of expressing
your love than with flowers and plants. And
right now we have an excellent selection of
both. Show your grandparents
how much you love them.
Stop by or give us a call.
We’ll take care of all the details.
Make an arrangement with
Flowers by Smedley
0 «£
375 N.4lh Street
315-7575 SMtcs, TsxOS
Tool Magttettxer
For turning screws in hard-
to-reach places simply insert
screwdriver’s Shank into the
magnetizer several times arid
remove it. To demagnetize
rub the shank against the-
rounded side. Sold at most
hardware stores.
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already expressed interest in most of us could stand to be piano by Gayle McClusky.
bringing Dr. Nelson back to reminded of time to time) the ou—1 nn.i—
speak on another subject,” said class quiet and very well
James Lang, Community Edu- behaved - the administration at
cation Coordinator. Kirby said this was because
"The discussion included a most Silabee youngsters attend
definition of stress, how it some sort of kindergarten and
happens, and an expiation of that school procedure is no
the techniques that he has used longer a new or traumatic
with his clients - such as thing,
breathing exercises - in order An interesting technique
to deal with stress once it has Mrs. Plunk confided was the
occurred,” Lang continued. use of a 20-minute-long Bugs
In addition to organising Bunny and The Tortoise record
workshops for local educators, which was^ complete with a p . * CIranian
the Community School is pro- picture book that she held in tOTOl Ann SWanSOn
sently planning a survey to front of the dale. Bryan Q. Berryman
determine the needs of Silsbee In order to give each child
teachers and staff in the areas security (which is the key
of in-service and professional word), she explained, while
growth. standing in front turning the
“The Advisory Council is P«g» *nd entertaining the
meeting next Wednesday to students into an almost scary
work out the details of the silence, she looks up and down
survey,” T-»"g said. each row • memorising names
The group will also discuss andfaefs.
plans to “investigate ways to “I already know their
and candlelighters were Kevin
McCluskey and Jerry Tatom,
both of Silsbee.^
Serving in the houseparty for
________________ , the reception hdWm the
The bridegroom’s father, Rev. fellowship hall were, Gayle
Alvin Strother, performed the McCluskey, Lyn Roberts, Gay
double ring ceremony at 7:80 Tatom, and Shelia Patrick. ■
p.m. Aug. 29 in Friendship After a wedding trip to
Baptist Church. Beaumont and Dam B the
Parenta of the couple are Mr. couple made their, home hi .
and Mrs. Eugene McClusky and Marshall. The groom attends
Rev. and Mrs. Alvin Strother, East Texas Baptist College and
all of 8ilsbee. is minister of music at Shiloh
The bride was given in
marriage by her father. She
wore a white gown of bridal
satin and organza with full
sleeves and a chapel length
skirt. The sheer rounded yoke
was accented with a high
neckline of Brussels lace. She
chose a veil of illusion edged in
wide designs of lace. The bride
carried a bouquet of yellow
rosea, 8hasta daisies, and-bab-
ies breath Over a white bihle.
Peggy 8eymoUr wap organ-
ist. Soloists were Patricia Dem
mon and Kevin McClusky.
They were accompanied at the
Mothers Day Out
Ptiiaeroit
Baptist Church
PM 1122 At PM 418
BRINGSACK LUNCH
*2.50 For One Child
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Sherri Nelson of Silsbee was ’
maid of honor. Bridesmaids
were Kristy 8tanley, Patty
Jordan, and Stacey Galloway,
all of Silsbee. Heather Tatom
was flowergirl.
David Dill of Lake Jackson
was best man. Groomsmen
were Gary Patrick of Alexand-
ria, La., Jerry Tatom of
Silabee, and Danny Roberts Of
Marshall. David Strother of
Silsbee was ringbearer. Ushers
Take Vows Aug. 29
Carol Ann Swanson of Port
Arthur and Bryan Gene Berry-
man of Houston exchanged
marriage vowa at 7:00 p.m.
Aug. 29 before an altar of blue
nd white carnations and
Davis
greenery. Rev, R. G,
puns to ’ investigate ways to * *—?* performed the double ring
integrate the concepts of Com- names,. tte whispers after an ^ the bome 0f the
BSr™ SSssS2
The bride wtt given in
'"ivi'sry1 “.VT'• w?'
Announcing
the addition of
‘Phyllis
Rowles
to our staff of hairstylists
,. •' ir ,-
Specializing in all types braiding
and beading
4 Operators To Serve You
' I$Mcki-Gwen-PkyUis-
Bonnie Robinson, Owner
Men’s And Women’s Han- Styling
grpde curriculum.'
Youth Clubs Give _____________
Check To M.DA ShtUSM
The Jut Us Gfria eod Just
U, Guys Club, spoueied •
member in the “Mr. Tiny Tot”
(Jefferson County) 1980 contest m n r> Poonon
on August ao at the Civic lamara u. neeves
Center, Beaumont. The mem- William H. MoSSjr.
5f J5 STS 'Z.W Engagement Told
Gleason of Beaumont, won
second-runner up In the era-
toot*
On Sept. 1 the 80 dub
Mr. and hire, Curtis D.
Reeves of Silsbee announce the - — ------ - ------ .
Onjfept. IJke aO dub TamanTll! towtm'mSl- wheretahju^employer) by
the $400.00 carnival proceeds j^.^wtUi^ lTMoss of Port
to Muscular Dystrophy on the Necheg
The couple plans a November
Jerry Lewis Channel 12 televi
sion program. Cindy Boone,
M.D.A. poster girl was made
an honorary member and was
presented a dub shirt at tte
carnival, Margaret Austin said.
EvbMrCMi Sponsors
Arts And Crofts Fair
The Wildwood Garden dub of
Evadale will sponsor a Palet
15 wedding in First United
Methodist Church.
The bride- to-be is a graduate
of Texas AftM University.
Both are employed by Texaco
Refinery in Port Arthur.
CARDOFTHANKS
I wish to thank my friends fjnr
Phono 385-5896
and Needle Arts and Crafts the cards, visits, phone calls,
Fair on Nov. 1 and 2 at the
Union Hall on Highway 106 in
► Evadale. -
The ehib has asked that area
bootbesbyOet. 1. The dub will
have 10x12 outdone booths
avaflaM* -
. ttd other kind deeds
I was confined to tte
, Your
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be remembered.
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Darpin, Undo and Kim UsrDli
. Invite Yen To Attend
Friendship Baptist Church
ip.
marriage by her father. She
wore a pale blue gown trimmed
in lace and carried a nosegay of
blue carnations and daisies.
Cathy Foreman was maid of
honor. Best man was Dp
West. Kookie Crane and Lynne
Redkey served in the reception
houseparty.
Following a wedding trip to
New Orleans the couple will
Weight Control
Seminar Scheduled
A weight control seminar
sponsored by the Family Living
Committee and the Texas Agri-
culture Extension Service will
be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16,
at the Hardin County Court- *
house auditorium from 9:80 to
11:80 a.m. The seminar is free
to the public.
According to Maggie Jover,
ZG£$S2f&!
JUS
___are available on the
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Read, R. L. The Silsbee Bee (Silsbee, Tex.), Vol. 62, No. 30, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 4, 1980, newspaper, September 4, 1980; Silsbee, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth819998/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Silsbee Public Library.