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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1960
Page
10
In a spring scene along the Dogwood Trail to Woodville, the Woods appear greener as spring arrives late. Emily Dickingon notes the white dogwood blossoms and retells the Dogwood Legend linking the tree to Christ’s crucifixion and the Easter message of rebirth.
Friday evening a cancer documentary played for the student body detailing cancer development and unchecked growth. After the screening Dr Terinison answered questions posed by students.
Students took part in a practice contest against Kountze last Thursday night featuring typing shorthand and literary events. The readout notes participation in interscholastic league activities and ongoing prep for upcoming competitions.
Three students delivered a strong scrimmage showing and the group voiced pride in their performance and effort.
At the Interscholastic League Timed Writing Contest held at 9 30 Lynette Witte of Silstee finished third with 137 points The top two places went to French competitors Martha Netterel won with 145 points and Freda Ellis took second Congratulations to Lynette and encouragement to aim for regional first.
In girls declamation four entrants from French Victor and two from Silsbee. First place French, second Joy Fullingim of Silsbee, third Dorothy Miller of Silsbee. In boys declamation two entrants from Vidor and Silsbee. First place Vidor, second Eddie Denard of Silsbee.
Extemporaneous speaking is highly valued and trains rapid thinking. Topics come from the news since September of the previous year. Contestants draw five topics and select one to speak on. They have 30 minutes to prepare and may use printed materials, excluding handwritten or mimeographed items. Notes are limited to 100 words during the speech.
In Beaumont on April 9 the Silsbee volleyball team defeated the Victor squad 16-14 15-12 15-1 to become district champions. Sherry Hinkle accepted the trophy as the crowd celebrated the dramatic win after an earlier misfires and late court intrusion by fans. Teammates Sherry Hinkle Jo Alice Lindsey Linda Green Betty Hargroves Margaret Scoggins Jola Griffith Pat Gore Lynette Witte Kay Gossett Polly Harrison Melba Calhoun and the squadmates celebrated regional advancement with cheers and plans to head onward.
Last Thursday at Kirby Memorial Stadium the inaugural Hardin County Relays showcased track events with teams from Saratoga Sour Lake Kountze and Silsbee. The Silsbee Tigers won the meet with 239 points while Sour Lake finished second 1424 points, Kountze third 84 percent, and Saratoga fourth 1744 points.
A large group of girls including six juniors and sophomores practiced after school this week. Practices continue through Thursday April 14 before teachers observe tryouts.
Several band students performed last Friday at the Methodist family night in Cravens Hall. The program included a mixed clarinet ensemble led by Joy Fullingim and featuring Vicky Jonte Kay Taylor Henry McLean and Saundra Davenport a flute trio with Dannah Ford Norma Doucette and Delores Scott and a brass ensemble with Carol Fisher Lonnie Beard Carolyn Turner Von daine Hardison Doug Fullingim and John McLean. Joy Fullingim also gave a reading. The Tiger band then played at a warm up festival in Beaumont Saturday with Mrs James Cawley and Mrs Turner as chaperones.
The Methodists hosted a Seniors Banquet in Cravens Hall on April 5 with a Wake Up and Live theme. Reverend Jonte led the program titled Lets Reminisce, with parts acted and Mrs Neyland and her choral club singing for the attendees.
Rev Odom spoke to the seniors on Wake Up And Live with enthusiasm. The Methodist church ladies prepared a superb barbecue meal including barbe cue turkey green beans pineapple salad baked potatoes relix ice tea and cherry tarts. The Silsbee Future Farmers of America held its annual barbecue at the East Texas Pulp and Paper Company Picnic Grounds with James Prewitt FFA president as guest speaker and over 175 attendees.
The senior play group met at noon Friday to discuss publicity plans and ticket sales. They will sell tickets once printing is completed and the production is scheduled for April 21 22.
Jumping Jessie Hill leads with Wo Po Podo parts 1 2 3 4 praised as a great sound. Bill Black and his Combos released White Silver Sands amid strong sales. Elvis returns with Stuck on You and Fame and Fortune selling about two million copies in three weeks.
Liord Price releases For Love his latest sound nut following Lady Luck which sold over a million copies Barry Strong presents Type jergeiize the hit sequel to Morey and the Glatmingos debut Nobody Loves Me Like You promising city chart momentum.
Sunday night found weary attendees returning to Dallas while recalling the weekend’s events. The gathering began at the Baker Hotel with registration and rekindled friendships, followed by an International President Fellow from Florida speaking at the session, a Fellowship Luncheon, and a Kiwanis Banquet with a district governor address. The Ball opened at 8 pm with high school girls invited, and Sunday featured elections for next year’s governor and a Farewell Luncheon ending the affair.
This year's lieutenant governor is identified as David Chambers of Orange and the piece notes next year's leadership. The narrator mentions a trip to Silsbo on Sunday and reflects on Dallas leaving an impression on the Key Club members, with Key Chi also making a lasting impact on Dallas.
The Silsbee Key Club impressed Texas Oklahoma District officials with 17 members at the Dallas convention. Harold Bean will be Division 10 Lt Gov next year, succeeding David Chambers who becomes governor. The club earned second place in the Silver Achievement Award contest among Texas and Oklahoma clubs.
Oklahoma in the Silver class was rated second behind larger schools in the Golden Division. Officials said the team was edged from first by a very narrow margin and will receive recognition such as a plaque or certificate.
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