The Silsbee Bee Publication Details
The Silsbee Bee is issued under a second class permit dated April 19 1919 from Silsbee Texas and published every Thursday at 410 Highway 96 Silsbee Texas 77656. Rates are 3 50 yearly in Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties and 4 00 elsewhere. The editorial staff lists David Read R L Read Tommy Read Mrs Leona Whitman Harold Leigh Mrs John Basye James Johnson Billy Joe Williams as part of the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
David Read
R. L. Read
Tommy Read
Leona Whitman
Harold Leigh
John 8. Basye
James Johnson
Billy Joe Williams
Votan Happenings Show Weekend Visits and Local Health News
Beaumont visitors Jo Ann Cox from Houston and Pat Cox from Houston joined their families in Votaw. Local residents include S F Hobden Orange visiting Teal family and Joe Dettling admitted to Hardin Memorial Hospital in serious condition. Also noted are births at Hardin Memorial, hospital visits, a Perch catch at Rayburn Lake, and a national convention attendance in Montgomery Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Jenkins
Beaumont
Pat Cox
Jo Ann
Houston
P. L. Move Jr
Anaco
Venezuela
Becky Moye
T. B. Jackson
Saratoga
Bob O’connor
Cleveland
Ben Commander
Earl Marcortell
Orange
Votaw
Joyce Tanton
Emma _ Knight
Bob Bailey
Tina Moore
Livingston
Emma Knight
S. F. Hobden
Wotaw
EF. L. Teal
Earl Jackson
Rayburn Lake
Divide
S. H. Hazlewood
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Kountze
Willie Commander
Trinity
Leon Commander
Butch Moss
Buna
Mary Hinson
Philis Loftin
Jean Hardy
James Lindsey
West Hardin
Joe Dettling
High Island
White
Minervia Moye
Baytown Hospital
Pasadena
Wayne Golden
Germany
Reba
B. C. Moye
Bellair
Lester
Rev
L. C. Wooten
W. C. Bailey
National Baptist Convention
Montgomery
Ala
Geese Shown Clever In Resourceful Survival Amid Danger
Observation suggests geese are above average in intelligence and capable of resourceful responses when facing danger, challenging the common belief that they are silly. The study highlights adaptive behaviors and problem solving in the flock.
Fourteen Legion Posts To Be Honored In Beaumont
In Beaumont on Sunday April 28 the Second District Spring Convention of The American Legion will honor fourteen posts for meeting 1968 membership quotas. Post 33 Commander Ten Reyes announced preserved citations. The one day gathering at Post 33 Home opens 8 to 9 a.m. with a joint session at 9 led by Garfield Como. Lunch at noon, then separate Legion and Auxiliary sessions chaired by District Commander James P. Holley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
American Legion
Reyes
American Legion and Auxiliary
Garfield Como
Legion
Legion and
Auxiliary
James P. Holley
Nederland
OES to Honor Mrs. Mary Prather
A special called meeting of the Silsbee Chapter 298 Order of Eastern Star will be held Saturday at 8 p m in the local Masonic Temple. Mrs. Mary Kathryn Prather Grand Esther Grand Chapter of Texas O E S will be honored. Mrs Lois Tarver is worthy matron and Virgil L Caraway is worthy patron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Mary Kathryn Prather
Grand Esther
Grand Chapter of Texas
Lois Tarver
Virgil L. Caraway
Young People To Conduct Services At First Assembly
The Christ Ambassadors of the First Assembly of God will observe National C A Day. They will lead church services teach classes and run offices. John Guynes of Houston, former resident, will speak at the morning service. A post service picnic and outing will follow near the church. Rev J A Hendrix pastors the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Ambassadors
First Assembly of God Church
Assembly of God
United States
John Guynes
Houston
C. A
J. A. Hendrix
Hearch
Silsbee School Menus For The Week
Silsbee Public Schools list meals for April 28 to May 3. Monday roast beef with rice, peas and rolls. Tuesday vegetable stew with macaroni and cheese and banana cake. Wednesday chili beans and salad with fruit cookies. Thursday spaghetti with green lima beans and salad with fruit cobbler. Friday fish with ketchup and green beans, peanut butter cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Troop 88 Campout Weekend Near South Hampton Refinery
Boy Scout Troop 88 plans a two day campout Friday night and Saturday at Herper's Pond near Village Creek. Junior leaders named include Lee Hickman Charles Landgraf Larry Gard ner and Pete Landgraf. A Court of Honor is set for May 1 at 7 30 p m at Cravens Hall First Methodist Church. Dr Byrnes Belk chairs the new charter committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 8
Boy Scouts of America
Herper’s Pond
South Hampton Refinery
Village Creek
Lee Hickman
Charles Landgraf
Larry Gardner
Pete Landgraf
Cravens Hell
First Methodist Church
Byrnes Belk
Bid Notice Seeks 1968 Four Door Sedan for Hardin County
Hardin County Texas Commissioners Court invites sealed bids by May 3 1968 for a 1968 four door sedan with options including fresh air heater seat belts padded panel outside mirror back up lights windshield washers emergency flasher lights police package power brakes and factory air. Trade in a 1965 four door sedan. County judge Emmett Lack may reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court of
Hardin County
Texas
Emmett Lack
Local Art League to Award Five Life Memberships
The Silsbee Art League plans a Membership Art Show April 28 to 30. Southern Living magazine features the show in its April 1968 Events calendar, boosting publicity. The Texas Fine Arts Commission will include the show in its brochure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Art League
Southern Living
Texas Fine Arts Commission
Orioles Nest Structures Impress With Weaving Strength
The pendant nests of the Baltimore orioles are marvels of weaving and are strong enough to support many times the weight of the brood.
Silsbee Art League to award lifetime memberships at show
The Silsbee Art League will present lifetime memberships to five citizens at the opening reception of its art show. Awards recognize Dr. and Mrs. George Tennison, Mrs. Earl P. Watson, E. M. Wilson Jr., and Mrs. E. A. Rees for promoting arts in Silsbee and aiding the league. The event runs April 6 to Oct. 6 with judges and prizes for paintings limited to 40 inches wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Silsbee Art League
Wil
Liam Miller
Daniel Murprey
Inn Port Arthur
HemisFair
San Antonio
Silsbee
George Tennison
Earl P. Watson
E. M. Wilson Jr
E. A. Rees
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Sidney Poitier
James Clavell
Eee West
West Pe
Elvis
Panavision
Supremes
Cat Ralta
Anthony Quinn
Se Rar
Martha Michael Hyer Parks
George Maharis
Paul Newman
ED Sylva Koscina
Harry Frigg
Universal Picture Technicolor
OES
Mrs
Mary Prather
First Assembly
Silsbee School
Troop 88
Park Place Hospital
Port Arthur
Edward Curtis
Wallace
Lumberton Elementary School
James W. Byrd
Pine Plaza Shopping
Local Art League
Curtis
Cal Bupord
INEUP
Boddie’s Garage
Billy
Paine
Tyler County
Tyle
Stanley Coe
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