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Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1961

Page

2

Marsha Gail English and Dale Elmore wed in Beaumont

Miss Marsha Gail English and Dale Barnhill Fimore were married at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Beaumont. The ceremony featured a double ring rite with organ music, a jade and stock floral altar, and a madonna frame veil. The couple plans to reside in Beaumont where he works with Emphasis Homes Corporation.

Marsha Gail English Dale Elmore Beaumont Dudley Marshail English Dale Barnhill Fimore Herbert Gilson Fimore St. Anne’ Catholic Charles D. Suitt Silsbee Dr. English Msgr. FE Holub

Upper Room Receives AP Citation at 1961 meeting

The Associated Church Press awarded The Upper Room for superior achievement in readability and make-up. The Nashville based interdenominational guide reaches 10 million readers in 100 countries and 32 languages. The citation was issued at the Chicago Hamilton Hotel meeting held April 12 to 14, 1961, signed by officers James M. Flanagan, Benjamin P. Browne, and William Lipphard.

Associated Church Press Nashville Tenn Hamilton Hotel Chicago James M. Flanagan Benjamin P. Browne William J. Lipphard Silsbee

Card of Thanks from Calhoun Family

The family of Bennie Calhoun expresses gratitude to friends for flowers prayers food and sympathy after his death May God bless each of you from the Calhoun Family

Bennie Calhoun Calhoun

Vacation Bible School Plans At Good Shepherd Baptist

The WMU met Tuesday with 16 members at Good Shepherd Baptist Church. Mrs. J. R. Brownlee led, and Mrs. J. A. Simmons led Royal Services. Plan to hold Vacation Bible School May 29 to June 9 from 8 to 11 each morning, prep day May 27, nursery through 16 years olds attend at 9, parade and sack lunch at Fast Texas Picnic grounds. Mrs. I. R. Brownlee is principal, Mrs. Sam Parker general secretary. Mrs. David Blalock will teach the guide May 11. An all day meeting with covered dish lunch at noon. Mrs. Donald Webb attended a GA encampment planning meeting at First Baptist Church in Groves Wednesday.

J. R. Brownlee J. A. Simmons A. B. Kelly Texas I. R. Brownlee Sam Parker David Blalock Donald Webb First Baptist Church Groves

Daniel Officially Sets May 27 For Senate Runoff

Gov Price Daniel announced the special U S Senate runoff will be held Saturday May 27. Secretary of State P Frank Lake certified interim Sen William A Blakley and John G Tower as candidates with no party listing on the ballot. Alphabetical listing was noted and notices went to county clerks and county judges. Blakley, appointed by Daniel, has been serving since Johnson’s resignation and swearing in for a new term.

Price Daniel U.S. Senate Frank Lake U. S William A Blakley John G. Tower Wichita Falls Lake Daniel Senate Lyndon Johnson Blakley Iday Johnson

Negro Garden Club Hears Plant Discussion

The Friendship Garden Club met April 19 and heard Mrs JG Shepherd of Shepherd Nursery discuss plants and shrubs grown locally. Two short films covered low gardens and gardening. rose arrangements were made by Mrs J D Stringer and Mrs Masa line Watson. Members exchanged plants and daylilies were given to each member by Mrs Clarence Johns. Mrs Verneda Ewing was appointed parliamentarian and chair of the constitution. Five new members were welcomed during refreshments.

Friendship Garden Club JG. C. Shepherd Shepherd Nursery J. D. Stringer Masaline Watson Clarence Johns Verneda Ewing

Gratitude From Family Of William Free Sr

The family of William Free Sr expresses thanks for kind words cards telegrams flowers and prayers during his illness and death. Your support helped during the trying hours and is deeply appreciated. May God bless each of you.

William Free

Pastor Attends Dallas Church Conclave as Commissioner

Rev. Larry Correu, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Sushbee, is certified as a commissioner to the 101st general assembly. Dr. James Millard Jr. notes the assembly runs April 27 to May 3 in Dallas, with Correu from the Brazos Presbytery serving on the standing committee on inter church relations studying union proposals.

Larry Correu Dallas Larry Correll First Presbyterian Church of Sushbee 101St General Assembly of the James Millard Jr Correa Presbytery of Brazos

Votaw Man Killed In Saratoga Crash

Laverne Knight, 25, lifelong Votaw resident, died in a one car crash near a Saratoga bridge abutment Sunday night. An inquest was held by Justice of the Peace C. A. Kimball. Funeral services were held at Votaw Baptist Church with burial in Votaw Cemetery. Survivors include Knight parents two sons a daughter seven sisters and more.

Laverne Knight Votaw Saratoga Justice of the Peace C. A. Kimball Kountze Votaw Baptist Church Pace-Wells Funeral Home Votaw Cemetery David Bean Ben Kirkland Randolph Sumrall Carl Marvin Rhodes Arteus Spears Arliss Wiggins

Anglers Reminded of Fishing Permits and Violations

Captain E M Sprott notes many fishermen risk arrest for fishing without licenses in March. 11 arrests for fishing without a $2.15 license, required for ages 17 to 65 outside home county or using winding devices. 27 night-hunting arrests. total 245 arrests with fines and costs totaling $5,929.40. Exemptions exist for those over 65 with an certificate. carry it to prove age.

E. M. Sprott Game and Fish Commission Direcor

Armadillo name traced to armor clad origin

The armadillo derives its name from the Spanish term meaning clad in armor. The descriptor mirrors the creature’s protective outer shell and hardened appearance.

F-Teens Club Attends Horizon Conference in Houston

The K-Teens Horizon Club plans to join the Southeast Zone Horizon Club Conference at the Sharmrock Hilton Hotel in Houston on a Saturday and Sunday. The theme is Winning Your World. Attending members include Sarah Hall and thirteen others. advisor is Mrs. Ira McWhorter with chaperones Mrs. Sherman Wor they and Mrs. W. L. Weiss.

Horizon Club Sharmrock - Hilton Hotel Houston Sarah Hall Dagma Rudisaile Kathy McWhorter Joan Meyers Joyce Miller Barbara McConnell Paula Prewitt Vicki Smith Barbara Best Diana Worthey Janet Reeves Mary Jane Gray Delores Register Linda Yawn Vivian Dietrich Ira McWhorter Camp Fire Girls Sherman Worthey W. L. Weiss McWhorter

HD Club Makes Cancer Bandages

The Silsbee Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. A. W. Overland's home on April 20 with cohostess Mrs. Travis Hood. Mrs. Elton Jardel led the business session and members made cancer bandages, with the next meeting set for May 4 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. W. J. Davis's home. A film on Wildlife and Plants will be shown, and the Flying Red Horse club annual picnic is planned for May with hostess Mrs. Lloyd Griffith.

Silsbee Home Demonstration Club A. W. Overland Travis Hood Elton Jardel W. J. Davis Flying Red Horse Club Lloyd Griffith

Listening as a Christian Ministry and The Story of Jesus in the Temple

A reflection on listening as a ministry inspired by Luke 2 46 4 Jesus’ example in the temple. The narrator recalls a snowy day encounter with a 79 year old woman and learns that listening with patience and love bears Christian service. Natty G Barranda Philippines.

Jesus Temple Jerusalem Ministry of Listening Natty G. Barranda Philippines

Local Man to Take Part in European Training Exercise

Army Pvt. Don M. Sanford 18 of Silsbee is scheduled May 1 to 15 to join NATO Long Thrust drills in Europe with the 101st Airborne Division 501st Infantry. A litter bearer in Headquarters Company Fort Campbell he entered the Army last September after Fort Hood basic training. A 1960 Silsbee High School graduate, Sanford is son of Mr and Mrs James F Sanford Route 1 Silsbee.

Army Don M. Sanford James F. Sanford Silsbee 101St Airborne Division 501St Infantry Europe U. S Sanford Fort Campbell Fort Hood Texas Silsbee High School

Smart Family Reunion Held at Fred’s Branch Cemetery

The Smart family reunion will be held Sunday, May 7, at Frank's Branch Cemetery near Fred. Mrs. T. H Smart, secretary, says a basket lunch will be served at noon.

Smart Frank’s Branch Fred T. H Smart

Local social notes from Nederland and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs A K Bell and children of Nederland visited in the home of Mr and Mrs PF A Davis Sunday. Various families from Spurger Houston Jasper Beaumont and other areas visited each other over the weekend. John Craft to undergo surgery at MD Anderson. multiple visits noted in Beaumont Houston and Madison counties.

A. K. Bell Andhildren Nederland PF. A. Davis Earl G. Sheffield Houston D. W. Sheftiete Frances Hill Land Wanda W. G. Sheffield Spurger FE. M. Davis Victor Lake Charles W. H. Holland John F. Craft M. D. Anderson Clinic J. M. Cain Sr Segno Sam McElroy Jim Ed Franklin P. B. Love Ben Wier Buster Murphy Evadale G. R. Bacon W. A. Barclay Sr W. R. Hunt Ben Hough Ben Jr Waco F. D. Wortham New York C. Z. Pope Pat Richardson Fort Bliss Texas Silsbee Fletcher Richardson George Hart N. M. Good Minnie Greer Harelson Lake Colmesweil Rupert Littlepage Anderson Clinic Monterrey Mexico K. L. Clark R. R. Burgess Franklin Park N. J William Free Mickey Hicks Pasadena T. E. Hicks Beaumont Joe Good Port Arthur N. M S. B. Haire San Angelo H. J. McCabe Kerrville Vernon Haire I. R. Brownlee C. A. Littlepage Baptist Hospital J. B. Bumstead C. E. Barnes Sr H. E. Woodard and Sons Charles Bobby Lizie Thomas Sherry Hinkel Harold Woodard Baker-Cockrell Sue Bullock Mrs. Burl Modisette

Fan fanatic origin explained in brief note

A concise note traces the word fan to fanatic. It clarifies how enthusiasm evolved from a Latin root and how the term shifted in common usage to describe avid supporters.

Few Club To Have Car Wash Saturday

Members of Silsbee Key Club will wash cars all day Saturday April 29 on a street behind Neches Minimax. President Bill Fields said members will pick up wash and deliver autos. Funds will help defray the cost of the annual Parent Kiwanis appreciation banquet.

Silsbee Key Club Neches Minimax Bill Fields The Bee

Duplicate Bridge Winners Are Named

Duplicate bridge games at Silsbee Country Club on Thursday nights continue to draw enthusiastic players. Games start at 7 30. Last week’s winners were Mr and Mrs O R Henderson first Gertrude Fields and Verla Sargent and Mr and Mrs J W Reinkemeyer tied for second.

Silsbee Country Club J. W. Reinkemeyer O. R. Henderson Gertrude Fields Verla Sargent

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