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Newspaper

Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1962

Page

2

Honor roll lists for Junior High nine weeks honors

The Junior High School announces the third nine weeks honor roll with nine 9th grade students on A Honor Roll, a large PB Honor Roll group, plus 8th and 7th grade lists. Named students include Shirley Barnes Bill Bellen ger Llewellyn Dickenson Steve Eppes Harold Graves Lin ton Joy Hopkins Judy Jones Barbara Perkins Britt Plunk Marilyn Roberts J. Q. Vander burg Susan Williams Brenda Young and many others across grades seven to eight.

Shirley Barnes Bill Bellenger Llewellyn Dickenson Steve Eppes Harold Graves Linton Joy Hopkins Judy Jones Barbara Perkins Britt Plunk Marilyn Roberts J. Q. Vanderburg Susan Williams Brenda Young Wanda Berryman Connie ‘Buckner Wayne Castellow I Linda Cheshire Shirley Claud David Blalock Linda Dean Rosalee Denby Mike Doiron James Henry Donelson Gary Felps Richard Ferguson Beverly Ferdinal Bill Gilchriest Jerry Gore Pegsy Gore Mike Gossett John Gray Dorthy Harvill Sherry Haverly Mary Alice Hoke Russell Holt Linda Hulin Ellis Jones Linda Kelley Bobby Riker Lance Latham Matt Luna Gayle McDonald Janie Marshall Barbara Nowlin Juanita Payne Jackie Pierce Carol Ragan Linda Redkey Lynda Reeves Sherry Rodgers Mary Rodriguez Gerald Rogers Shirley Langwin Tibby Scarborough Kathie Shropshire Merrie Sims Patty Tennison Lou Trull Sue Trull Carolyn Vought Carolyn Williams Tommy Wright Paula Yarbrough Gene Yoksh David Barnes Linda Jones Sherry Langley Stuart Lee Jackie Perkins Cindy Shepherd Eddie Tennison Loyal Warner Marsha Wooley Russell Wright Juanita Alexander Patsy Armstrong Charles Barnes Barbara Benson Dianne Boyett Kenneth Buckner Wayne Caraway Ronny Carpenter Arnell Chambless Ann Chandler James Conner Effie Cook Margie Coward Linda Denman Wesley Dunn Glenda Eason Bonnie Reed Sylvia Rose Velma Savant John Schnaithman Vaughn Sistrunk Rocky Skillern Bonnie Slaydon Judy Spears Rickey Stanford Mike Stone Sherry Taff Elaine Tarver Robert Taylor Rodney Warren Patsy Daigle Carolyn Smith

Votaw cemetery cleanup and fence project planned

Saturday is cleanup day at Votaw Cemetery to prepare for a new fence with a noon dinner on site. Residents urged to join as preparations are ready. Local families and visitors from Eva dale, Houston, Beaumont and Port Neches are noted among those stopping by or hosting events.

Votaw Cemetery W. E. Bailey Houston J. T. Dillion Ida Mae Whitmire J. B. Harris Sandra E. L. Teal E. C. Collins Emma Knight Hardin Memorial Hospital Kountze Vollie McDonald Cecil J. Collins Virgie Gay Beaumont Bob Bailey Earl Walter

National Library Week Observed in Silsbee

National Library Week is observed in Silsbee from April 8 through 14 with a special invitation to visit the Silsbee Public Library. Library hours are 1 to 5 p m Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 2 to 6 p m Thursday and 11 a m to 3 p m Saturday, according to Mrs S A Wallace publicity chairman.

Silsbee Silsbee Public Library Library Board S. A. Wallace

Title to Lots 4 and 5 in Saratoga Batson Townsite disputed

Plaintiffs seek title and possession of Lots 4 and 5 in Block 7 Saratoga Batson Townsite, Hardin County Texas, against E C Patterson and unknown heirs. They plead trespass to try title plus alternate statutes of limitations and an alleged 1918 deed cloud later declared invalid. The suit names many co-defendants and unknown heirs, with service required within 90 days of issuance.

State OF Texas E. C. Patterson District Court of Hardin County Kountze Texas Gladys Taylor Tucker Miles Taylor Mary Taylor Carr W. D. Carr Maggie Taylor Thebedeaux Blanche Taylor Allen Marguerite Tucker Horka H. T. Horka Verda Wych E. C Patterson FE. C. Patterson Saratoga-Batson Townsite Company Joseph Coit Survey Saratoga-Batson J. C. Williams E. B. Williams A. D W. L. Selman

BLF E Auxiliary Hears Instructor

The Ladies Society of the BLF E met March 28 in Oddfellows Hall with 13 members and one guest. Mrs. Eugene Bell presided. Guest speaker was Galveston instructor Mrs. Minnie Lee Ottmer. A covered dish luncheon followed, and the next meeting was set for Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in Oddfellows Hall.

Ladies Society of the BLF & E Oddfellows Hall Eugene Bell Minnie Lee Ottmer Galveston

Births listed for Savannah and surrounding towns

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P Gould Jr announce the birth of daughter Melissa Ann March 28 at Hardin County General Hospital Savannah. Several other births follow from Buna Buna Evadale Silsbee and nearby areas with names P R Lea Louviere Murphy Anderson Cravin Moore Troika Crain Thomas and others.

Thomas P Gould Jr Savannah, Tenn,ave Melissa Ann Hardin County General Hospital Savannah Hart Brookins Silsbee T. P. Gould Sr Pine Bluff Ark Gould Peggy Brookins Pamela Renea Billy Flowers Buna J. L. Dillard Evadale Johnny Delano L. J. Longe Jr Beaumont Harry Joseph Ben Hooks Kountze George Anthony Phillip Lloyd P. R. Lea Roger Kyle E. D. Louviere Sour Lake Lillian Diane S. W. Murphy Saratoga Trina Annette J. F. Anderson Harvey Earnest Earnest i Cravn Fred T. R. Moore Thomas Ray Jr C. E. Troika Andrew Joseph O. J. Crain Frank Jackson Joe Perry Jr J. P. Thomas Sr

Masons Welcome Eastern Star Guests For Friday Dinner

Silsbee Masonic Lodge hosts the Silsbee Chapter Order of the Eastern Star as special guests for a 7 p.m. dinner at the lodge hall. Fred F. DeVaney, a high Masonic official from Waco, will be the principal speaker and Rainbow Girls will present a short program after the meal. L. M. Prather to introduce DeVaney.

Silsbee Order of the Eastern Star Silsbee Masonic Lodge F L. Choate Fred F. DeVaney Waco Choate Rainbow Girls Mr. DeVaney L. M.prather

Faster Seal Parade in Silsbee Nets $387

Citizens of Silsbee donate 387.85 through an Easter Seal parade on Monday night. First report on funds for Hardin County Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Donations directed to Mrs Avis Caruth, Silsbee captain, with Rev Larry Correll as county chairman.

Silsbee Hardin County Society For Avis Carruth Larry Correll

WSCS Meeting at First Methodist Church Programs Held

The WSCS of the First Methodist Church met for a general meeting and program led by Mrs. L. E. Martin. Officers reports were read, Mrs. Martin updated on the Texas Conference annual meeting in Port Arthur, and Miss Kathy Shropshire presented on Religions of the World with literature and symbols. A pledge service is planned for May 2 with world banks to be collected.

WSCS First Methodist Church L. E. Martin

Rummage Sale By Eastern Star In Santa Fe Park

The Eastern Star hosts a rummage sale Friday and Saturday in Santa Fe Park starting at noon. Donations are welcome. call EV 5-2319 for pickup.

Eastern Star Santa Fe Park

Gold Medallion House Display Opens Sunday Afternoon

Silsbee builder FE. W. Baldwin will display a new three bedroom Gold Medallion all electric home on North 4th Street Sunday from 2 to 5 PM. The brick house features year round air conditioning and an attached carport and Baldwin will be on hand to show visitors through and answer questions.

Preferential Tea Honoring Rushees in Beta Sigma Phi

A preferential tea honoring rushees Mrs Earl Keeton and Mrs K E Bell of the Upsilon Chapter Beta Sigma Phi was held Sunday afternoon at Mrs Buck Jones home. Calling hours were 2 to 3 30 p m. Mrs Joe Hignett and Mrs Eddie Van Winkle presided at the tea table. Thirteen members were present. Monday night at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Joe Hignett.

Earl Keeton K. E. Bell Tho Upsilon Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Buck Jones Joe Hignett Eddie van Winkle

Landgraf to Speak at Village Mills Meeting

Lester Landgraf, chief engineer for the State Highway Department, will be guest speaker at the Village Mills Community Council meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Methodist church. Officers for the new year will be elected. Public is invited to attend as the area engages in a major highway improvement program.

Lester Landgraf State Highway Department Village Mills

Open House Honors Miss Carolyn O'Haver

Fifty five persons attended a get acquainted open house in Beaumont honoring Miss Carolyn O'Haver bride elect of Robert McAlister Jr. Also present were cohosts Mrs. A J Clubb and Mrs. J W Soward Jr. The couple plans to wed April 20 at 5 PM in Westminster Presbyterian Church Beaumont.

Carolyn O’haver Beaumont Robert Lowell McAlister Jr C. F. Walker A. J. Clubb J. W. Soward Jr O’haver H. W. O’haver

Health Nurse To Show Educational TB Film in Schools

County health nurse Christine Read announces a tuberculosis education film tour in local schools. The 15 minute program airs Tuesday April 10 at Chance-Loeb 8 30 to 11 00 a m and again 1 p m Batson Saratoga 3 p m. Friday April 13 the film plays White Oak 1 p m and Votaw 1 35 p m.

Christine Read Chance-Loeb Batson Saratoga White Oak School Votaw School

Tyler County Singing Convention Set For April Weekend

The Tyler County quarterly singing convention convenes Saturday night and Sunday April 7 8 at Hopewell Church ten miles east of Woodville. A basket lunch is planned for Sunday noon per Willie Holland.

Tyler County Quarterly Singing Convention Hopewell Church Woodville Willie Holland

School Menus for Silsbee Public Schools Week of April 9

Menus for the Silsbee Public Schools week of April 9 to April 13 include breaded steaks with rice and vegetables on Monday, tamales with dried blackeye peas on Tuesday, hamburgers on Wednesday, Italian spaghetti on Thursday, and a meat choice with sides on Friday. Each day includes bread and milk.

Silsbee

Card of Thanks from Geisendorff Family

Words cannot express our sincere thanks for the food flowers visits and many deeds of kindness during the loss of our loved one Allen Geisendorff and the Geisendorff Family.

Allen Geisendorff Geisendorff

Brooks Demands U.S. Push Claim Against Cubans

The Brooks Subcommittee urges vigorous U S action to obtain full compensation for Cuba's expropriation of Nicaro's nickel plant worth about 100 million. It faults the GSA for a 1960 transfer and notes a later failed stop payment while the Royal Bank of Canada faces U S suit over 5.352 million.

Brooks United States Cuba Nicaro Nilearo General Services Administration GSA Royal Bank of Canada

Appreciation for Sympathy and Support

We express thanks to friends and neighbors for the food flowers and expressions of sympathy after our bereavement. Special thanks to Pete Farmer Rev David Jenkins Mr and Mrs J N Cravy Mrs Bronson Cravy Mrs Aubrey Grissom Mrs Arthur McInnis and Joette Cravy.

Pete Farmer David Jenkins J. N. Cravy Bronson Cravy Aubrey Grissom Arthur McInnis Joette Cravy

Hodges to resign Evadale coaching post at year end

Herman Hodges head football coach at Evadale High announces resignation effective with the end of the school year. He plans to seek a coaching position at a Beaumont school after two seasons with Evadale. The Evadale track team won the district 61 B championship during a meet in Silsbee. Hodges played at Silsbee High, then four years at Sam Houston State College, with a brief pro stint before coaching.

Herman Hodges Evadale High School Beaumont Hodges Evadale Silsbee Silsbee High Sam Houston State College

IsoSiv Process Enables New Paraffin Applications

Biologically soft normal paraffins decomposed by bacteria offer advantages as plasticizer solvents and waxes. They provide better cracking stock for ethylene and related chemicals and serve as extraction solvents. The IsoSiv Process makes bulk availability of these paraffins low cost and commercially attractive, opening new horizons for their use.

Mr and Mrs Skinner Begin 75 Day World Cruise

Mr and Mrs L P Skinner depart Houston International Airport for a 75 day fly around the world trip. Their route includes Hawaii Japan Hong Kong India Egypt Greece the Holy Land Paris and England with a final Atlantic crossing aboard the Queen Mary. They will start with a jet from Houston to Los Angeles arriving exactly five minutes later at 4 05 p m due to clock timing.

Mrs. L. P. Skinner Houston Silsbee Hawaii Japan Hong Kong India Egypt Greece Holy Land Paris England Atlantic Mrs. Skinner Los Angeles

Travel note on time zones and Skinner family thrice flown

The text notes a two hour difference between Texas and California. It states a flight duration of about two hours. It mentions Mr and Mrs Skinner as experienced travelers with recent trips to Europe and the Holy Land.

Texas California Mrs. Skinner Europe Holy Land

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Votaw News Ruthie Mae Bob O’conner Cleveland Ben Commander Little Flo Jackson Earl Jackison James Larry Bailey Livingston Clyde Sumrall Port Neches J. R. Sumrall JP. L. Williams Highland L. V. Bailey Bayton Pentecostal Votan Helen Jackson Jessie Fort Hood Temple Killeen Little Lyn Johnson W. E. Johnson Liberty Hospital Earl Jackson Mrs. Hinson Luling R. Z. Hinson National Library Week McLaughlin Refrigeration CO Roosevelt Drive BLF & E Auxiliary Sat Sun Colt. 45 Chicago Cubs Pearl Beer & American Tobacco Co Hello World Masons Methodist Wscs U.S Brooks Subcommittee House Committee On NEW Hargrove Hotel U. S Roosevelt & 10Th Streets South Hampton World Cruise S. P Bill Caraway Ana State Farm WX. Insurance Korea Sammie Wilson Highway 96 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Bloomington Tinois H&h Dry Goods
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