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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1963
Page
2
A local column notes a taxidermist kept mementos from a real tussle and a satisfied spouse. It reflects on how fishing trophies, though rarely wall mounted, create lasting memories and excitement in the fisherman's career.
The piece muses on what makes a trophy fish and cites examples from common fishing milestones. It contrasts small personal victories with feats widely regarded as trophies, noting context can shape whether a catch is valued. It references a Miami charter and a two foot sailfish.
Johnny Riggs son of Mr and Mrs A C Riggs of Chance earns a four year music scholarship at East Texas State College Commerce after auditioning at the All State Honor Band in Commerce in February. A Silsbee High School senior, he has six years of band training and plays several instruments.
April 8 to 10 lunch options include Barbecue beef on bun baked beans peach pear or pineapple halves on lettuce with grated cheese home baked cookies and milk. March 9? No.
Timberland owners in Southeast Texas should inspect pines for Southern pine beetle signs. Texas Forest Service officials report about 2100 infested trees in a defined area near US 190 and the Neches and Trinity Rivers. Entomologists note rising beetle activity with March flight catches, urging immediate felling and treatment to curb the 1962 epidemic costs.
Waldo Mathews home making department stages its annual style show on Tuesday April 9 at 730 pm in the Waldo Mathews gym. Swing with Spring themed event includes Easter carols and a pantomime by the junior high music department. Guest stylist Miss Lenora Busby from Charles Drew High School Crosby will attend. she heads Drew economics and is a Waldo Mathews graduate.
Rainbow Girls prepare for Church Sunday at 8:30 p m in First Methodist Church. Rev Eugene Jonte to deliver the message in a required annual service for all Rainbow for Girls members. Delores Register serves as worthy advisor. parents and friends invited.
A new catalog listing construction plans for farm buildings and equipment is available from your county agent or the Agricultural Information Office in College Station Texas. It covers pole barns sheds dairy barns processing buildings grain and forage storage and more including horse and mule barns hog houses poultry sheep and beef facilities plus sewage disposal and water supply outdoor furnaces garages and shops. House plans are not included this year but will appear in a separate catalog.
Robert W. Terrell an airman apprentice in the US Navy son of Mr and Mrs K L Franks of Silsbee is serving at the Naval Air Facility Naha Okinawa The air facility at Naha provides logistic support for ships aircraft and personnel of the Seventh Fleet.
The Robinson family thanks friends and neighbors for condolences and kindness after the highway accident death of George Edward Robinson in San Antonio. Mrs. Arline Robinson and daughter Darline, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Robinson and family express gratitude.
Houston begins its second major league season on Tuesday April 9 facing the pennant winning San Francisco Giants at Colt Stadium in a 1 30 p m start. The Colt .45s rebuild faces Giants and Dodgers in the first 13 games with top pitchers Sanford O Dell and Marichal lined up.
A Plymouth Rock hen owned by Mrs. A. E. Sykes near Silsbee laid an unusually large egg on Tuesday. The egg weighed eight ounces and measured 10% inches in circumference around the ends and 7% inches across the short way, adding to Texas tall tale lore.
Lester Baldwin of Paramount California visited his mother Mrs Frances Baldwin. Ward Bush receives treatment at M D Anderson Hospital in Houston. T W Cocks of Hartford Connecticut and his wife arrive for a two week visit with her mother Mrs W L Brigance, former Silsbee residents. Mrs Lela Garner and her son Edwin Garner of Nederland travel to Alto to visit friends. Mrs William Free visits Port Arthur with daughter and family G E Methvin. J L Moore of Aiken South Carolina arrives for a visit with Mrs Sybil Moore. Jimmy Reed leaves after visiting since March 5. in US Air Force he trained at Lackland and tech school in Greenville MS. stationed 18 months in the Panama Canal Zone.
Weather may warm but water still slow to heat guiding skiers to prepare early. Gear highlighted includes ski suits life preservers boarding ladders heel pads tow lines and racks for boats. Accessible items help beginners and seasoned skiers enjoy the sport longer.
St John Episcopal Church hosts the final Friday night Lenten service at 7:30 PM with a parish covered dish supper at 6:30 PM Guest speaker is Rev. Joseph Di Paola from Trinity Episcopal Church Jasper A Holy Communion celebration is planned for April 10 at 7:30 PM and the altar scrub will follow the services.
Camp Fire girls met Tuesday at Mrs. David Knupple’s home with eight members present. Linda Walls joined as a new member. The group discussed the program and an Easter egg hunt. Georgia Knupple served refreshments. Earline Hooks was scribe.
Sandy L. Drennen, seaman, USN, son of Mr and Mrs Alexander A Drennen of Silsbee Texas, serves aboard the fleet oiler USS Cimarron a Service Force Pacific Fleet unit starting its 24th year of active service. Cimarron began in March 1939 and took part in World War II Pacific battles transporting oil. Since 1946 Cimarron has been homeported at San Pedro California.
Texas Industrial Week runs April 17 as figures show manufacturing employment rising from 163 978 in 1947 to over 500 000 today. More than 4 billion dollars has been spent on industrial construction in the past decade. Governor Connally urges Texans to foster a warm business climate with stable government and sound labor relations to sustain growth, prosperity, and investment, with the Texas Manufacturers Association sponsoring the observance.
Boys aged 13 and 14 may sign up for Pony League baseball at Silsbee High School's baseball diamond this Saturday and on April 13. A registration helper will be present both days. W. E. Anderson serves as president of the Silsbee Pony League.
Robert W. Dove son of Mrs Valaria B Ward Route 2 Silsbee is nine weeks into basic recruit training at Naval Training Center San Diego Calif Graduation ceremonies are planned for March. The indoctrination covers physical fitness drills seaman ship basic military law customs etiquette swimming survival first aid and tests determine future training and assignments in the Navy.
The Bethany Sunday School class of First Baptist Church met March 28 in the church fellowship hall for a covered dish luncheon. Ten members and one associate member attended. Mrs. A. A. Drennen gave the devotional on Faith. Six months average of the class was given by Mrs. H. E. Woodard. Mrs. Vern McDaniel, class teacher, received a love gift in honor of her birthday.
Den 6 of Cub Scout Pack 199 met Monday afternoon at leader Mrs. T. W. Cleveland’s home with four members present. They toured the Silsbee Bee back shop and then visited Joe Cleveland, scribe, where refreshments were served.
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