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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1958
Page
4
Editorial staff listing shows co-owners and publishers David Read and R L Read with Jerry Zuber as news editor and Leona Whitman handling society and personals. Mechanical department includes composing room foreman printer-operator pressman and stereotyper.
R R Burgess Joe Thompson Tommy Read James Johnson Louis Johnson appear in a readable list from the page. The fragment lacks context but preserves multiple personal names likely connected to a notice or directory.
Travis County judge Joe Greenhill announced his candidacy for an associate justice post on the Texas Supreme Court. He was appointed last fall after two decades in trial and appellate courts and has served as a briefing attorney for multiple justices and in the attorney general's office.
Extension soil specialist Jack Marton warns that heavy machinery in farming compacts soil creating hardpans and dense layers below plow depth. This reduces surface water infiltration and restricts normal root growth, making prevention essential.
The WSCS general meeting at First Methodist Church nominated Mrs. N. P. McCarney for president with a full slate of officers including Mrs. Burke Hargrove as vice president and Mrs. Doyle McKeown as treasurer. A life membership for Mrs. L. E. Martin was announced and plans for a July youth tour and a May zone meeting in Silsbee were noted.
The Friendly Blue Birds met Monday at Mrs. Jack Shepherd’s home with seven present. They planned a skating party and played games. Registration blanks were turned in by those going to Camp Waluta for an outing. Stephanie Pennington, scribe.
Mrs Merrill McElroy offers gratitude to those who sent flowers and kind thoughts that helped her hospital stay be more pleasant.
Driving conditions were cited as a factor in less than 15 percent of the fatal highway accidents in the United States during 1957 according to the report.
Glenn H. Kothmann a 30 year old San Antonio livestock man and legislator announced his candidacy for state Agriculture Commissioner. He cites his livestock and agriculture background and service on key ag committees and pledges to serve all sectors from producer to consumer.
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Good Warner 84 were at L M Williams and Sons chapel Beaumont She died at her son Sherman L Warner’s home last Thursday morning The body was shipped to Adrian Michigan for burial She was a Michigan native who lived in Silsbee recently Survived by son sister and brother.
Piano pupils of Mrs Rex Worley will present a spring recital Tuesday night April 29 at 7 30 in the John Henry Kirby elementary school auditorium. Public invited to attend to see the progress of the young musicians.
Silsbee Masonic Lodge No. 927 will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the lodge hall for work in the masters degree. Worshipful Master Louis Cole invites visiting members and regular members to attend.
The Southeast Texas regimental meeting met at Orange Odd Fellows hall April 12 hosted by Orange Canton and Ladies Auxiliary Patriarch Militant No 27. Lt. Col. John Fairbanks spoke urging members to join the walking blood bank support first aid programs and obtain first aid cards. Next meeting planned for Conroe.
In 1957 passenger cars accounted for over 78 percent of all U.S. traffic fatalities and 86 percent of traffic injuries, highlighting the central role of cars in road harm.
Texas robust wildlife bulletin summarizes major game species across the state. It notes deer and tree squirrels as most plentiful, elk and bighorn sheep scarce, and pronghorn antelope as swift and deer like. It promotes ordering B-150 Wild Game of Texas for detailed habits and habitats.
From the Agricultural Information Office at Texas A&M College Station the county agents report new guidance and seasonal tips for farmers. The bulletin outlines crop care soil management and pest control measures for the current growing period.
The Silsbee Home Demonstration Club met April 17 at Mrs. R. F. Harp’s home with 10 members and two guests. The meeting opened with prayer, Mrs. W. J. Davis presided, and Judge Fletcher Richardson spoke on "Rights of married women in Texas."
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