Wreck and War News From Aug 5 1862
The Texas train wreck near Oyster Creek injures rails but not people. passenger car derailment reported. Federals near Corpus Christi mount a demonstration with a small raft schooner and guns, capturing a mule and cotton laden cargo. Reports note batteries commanding transport routes and possible town surrender without resistance.
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Brazia
H. T. and R
Oyster Creek
Tyler
Aranzas Pass
J. W. Joekush
Corpus
Austin Intelligencer
Federals Burn Schooner The Penelope Off Corpus Christi
A Mata Corda letter reports Federals in Corpus Christi and claims local supporters burned the schooner The Penelope, describing a punitive action against the vessel.
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Corpus Christi
Matacorda
Corpus
Penelope
Examination of Young Ladies at Houston School
The August 12 1862 Houston Telegraph reports the exam for the Young Ladies' School, noting satisfactory results and thorough study. Miss Jessie Briscoe led a commendable display with a patriotic recitation as students, children of Galveston and Houston citizens, were praised for propriety and achievement. Yellow fever is described as epidemic in Houston with warnings against travel and rising deaths.
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Young Ladies’ School
Houston
Jessie Briscoe
Thos Lubbock
Galveston
Houston Telegraph
San Antonio Herald
Buchanan on the War and Southern Subjugation
Ex President Buchanan argues subduing the South is impossible as Northern troops in the South would fall to climate diseases and patriotic resolve. the Christian Observer hopes to publish his letter. Fire destroys Bartletts mills in Chatfield Navarro County on the 16. two carding machines burned. loss around 20000 dollars. incendiary suspected. Over 200 tombs in New Orleans cemeteries broken into by vandals in Butlerism era.
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Buchanan
Christian Observer
Tyler
Bartlett
Chatfield
Navarro County
Navarro Express
New Orleans
Texas
Inside Bark of Lynn Tree Makes Durable Cotton Bags
A Houston Telegraph writer reports that the Lynn tree inner bark, formed into mats, yields an excellent and durable bagging for baling cotton. Boiling the splits improves pliability and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Telegraph
Wildlife Group Names Officers for Texas Conservat ion Association
Howard Hargrove announces the newly elected officers and officials for the Fast Texas Wildlife Conservation Association. Entries include C. J. Thorn and Robert A. Neyland of Silsbee in high roles, with multiple justices and representatives named from Silsbee Beaumont Nederland and nearby cities. Returning ballots show 602 of 1350 members participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast Texas Wildlife Conservation Association
Howard Hargrove
C. J. Thorn
Silsbee
Robert A. Neyland
FE. J. Dietrich
Supreme Court
A. E. Read
Herbert Elmore
R. D. Tatman
W. C. Dehart
W. L. Allen
Henry M. Donelson
D. O. Davis
Kountze
Appeal Court
H .H. Harrison
Richard Cook
Port Arthur
Alf Fullingim
James V. Be Bretagne
Dwight Pugh
Tom J. Williams
Johnnie C. Hoke
Thy H. Blake
Clyde P. Richmond
Gay McKinley
E. Kf. Bordages
Beaumont
B. I. Killian
J. D. Burns
Carl Tedrick
3Ill
Nederland
Trey
Simnson
Houston
Robert J. Lyons
Harvey Bellard
Victor
Nick Mitchell
Women golfers begin Club Championship at Silsbee Country Club
Eleven local women entered the annual Club Championship at Silsbee Country Club with Ann Brown returning as last year's winner. First round play should finish by Sunday with only two matches completed so far. Wilma Nash leads the beginners' flight with a lone entry, and Ann Brown versus Lola Read opens the action today.
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Silsbee Country Club
Ann Brown
Wilma Nash
Lola
Mack Spiller
Judy Couture
Katherine Shepherd
Laurene Marshall
Pauline Wornick
Laverna Kiefer
Bill Griffith
Myra Kent
Mack Spillar
Social security at 62 pays 80 percent of 65 benefit
The Austin Intelligencer notes that workers who choose early retirement at age 62 will receive 80 percent of the monthly benefit available at age 65, potentially affecting retirement planning and labor market flexibility.
Blockade or No Block The Mont gomery and Cotton Trade
The Mont gomery, last seen in New Orleans, vanished from the blockade duties at the river mouth. Rumors claim the Doodles will end coastal blockades to export cotton, while another report hints Picayune Butler may visit in autumn. Also noted is eight men found drifting along Perdinalis with hands tied, fate unclear. A quick quarter tale from the Indianola Bulletin shows a boy’s frugal rise from a quarter to sheep and wool wealth through steady work.
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Montgomery
New Orleans
Pierce
Price
Matarmoros
Picayune
Brownsville
Indianola Bulletin
Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Matthew Free
Matthew Free, a former resident, received his discharge from the US Navy after 20 years of service. He served in World War II and the Korean War aboard the Battleship Penn and during peacetime in Cuba Puerto Rico and Guam. He now works for Republic National Bank in Dallas where his family resides. He is the son of Mrs. William Free and the late Mr. Free.
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Matthew Free
US Navy
Penn
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Guam
Free
Republic National Bank
Dallas
William Free
Mr. Free
Donations Help Fund National 4-H Learnings and Programs
More than 180 donors including corporations foundations and citizens contributed over 1 million to the National 4-H Service Committee per its 1961 annual report. Messages from Chris L Christiansen and Raymond C Firestone praise 4-H as a training ground for citizenship and cooperation. The committee marks four decades of donor service with averages of 17 years’ tenure and ongoing nationwide programs and publications.
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National
Raymond C. Firestone
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Miss Poshataske Crowned Queen of Trail Riders Rodeo
Anelle Poshataske of Silsbee aged 19, Lamar Tech student and daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Poshataske, was named queen of the Silsbee Trail Riders Assn rodeo. She was sponsored by the Jefferson County Cutting Horse Ass'n and judged on horse manship, horse, dress, and gear. A trophy and belt buckle were presented by Mrs. L. F. Chitty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anelle Poshataske
Silsbee
Silsbee Trail Riders Assn
Poshataske
W. J. Poshataske
Lamar Tech
Jefferson County
Ass'n
Methodist Youth Activities Week at First Church
The First Methodist Church in Kountze hosts Youth Activities Week with Rev. Bob Waters as guest speaker. Theme is About Myself. Supper at 6:30 p.m. then worship discussion and recreation. Worship hour at 7:30 p.m.
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First Methodist Church
Bob Waters
Kountze
Card of Thanks for Robert Ferguson Family
We thank our friends for kindness during Robert’s hospital stay. Many cards visits and gifts were appreciated by Mr and Mrs Arthur Ferguson and family.
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Robert
Arthur Ferguson
Funeral Services For Mrs Mary Jane Wallace Today At 4
Mrs Mary Jane Wallace 75 widow of Van B Wallace died 10 10 am after heart attack while visiting Beaumont. She lived in Silsbee since 1904 and home was 576 North 11th Street. Survived by five sons three daughters. brothers and sisters. 20 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren. Services at First Christian Church at 4 pm with burial at Resthaven Cemetery. Farmer Funeral Homes in charge.
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Mary Jane Wallace
van B. Wallace
Silsbo
Thomas B
Silsbee
Bert
Ira E
William G
Beaumont
Joe Trahan
F. M. Cabell Beaumont
B.S Wendler
Pensacola
Fla
P. A. Kelly
Stella Wallace
Port Arthur
First Christian Church
Resthaven
P. F. Herndon
Farmer Funeral Home
van B. Wallace Ili
Sidney Wallace
Weldon Linn Wallace
George Fontana
Gerald Sanford
van Lewis Wallace
Farmer Funeral Homes
Time Reading Program Adds Second Batch of Deluxe Books
The Time Reading Program distributes 106000 copies of four deluxe soft cover titles to subscribers. The set includes Mister Johnson by Joyce Cary, The River and the Gauntlet by L A Marshall, The Trial of Dr Adams by Sibille Bedford, and The Universe and Dr Einstein by Lincoln Barnett. Each volume features introductions by noted scholars and a preface by Time Editors.
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Ss. L. A. Marshall
Arthur G. Trudeau
Department of the Army
Sybille Bedford
Adams
Harold Greville Hanbury
Vinerian
University of Oxford
Lincoln Barnett
Einstein
Glenn T. Seaborg
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Max Gissen
Time
Reduced social security benefits to both men and women at 62
A reader asks if retirement is possible. the notice states benefits can be paid to both men and women at age 62 and directs contact with the social security office for more information.
Pinecrest Chapel Plans Bible School Schedule
Pinecrest Chapel announces a Vacation Bible School with a Preparation Day on Friday at 9 a.m. Registration precedes a parade. The school runs Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. under Mrs. C. D. Thompson, principal, for nursery age through young people.
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Pinecrest Baptist Chapel
C. D. Thompson
Palmer Warns Fire Danger High In Dry Weather
M. W. Palmer of the Texas Forest Service warned that hot dry conditions greatly raise forest and wild fire risks. He urged disposing of trash in containers, creating fir lanes around burned fields, and cautioned that causing wildfires or letting them spread could lead to conviction and fines.
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M. W. Palmer
Texas Forest Service
Palmer
First Baptist WMU To Meet Tuesday
The WMU of the First Baptist Church will hold a general meeting Tuesday at 9 30 a m in the church with Mrs V L Caraway presiding There is no executive board meeting Mrs Burl Modisette will present a program on Guatemala Honduras Costa Rica A New and Living Way The nurse
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WMU
First Baptist Church
V. L Caraway
Burl Modisette
Guatemala
Honduras
Costa Rica
Mrs Skinner To Speak of Tour At St John’s Church
Mrs L P Skinner will show slides from her world trip Aug 9 at 7 30 PM at St John’s Episcopal Church. Coffee will be served from 7 PM before the films. Mrs Tom Tennison Jr is president of the Ladies of the church group.
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Mrs. Skinner
Ladies of the
Tom Tennison Jr
Workday Set At Bean Cemetery Near Kirbyville
A workday at Bean Cemetery near Kirbyville is scheduled for Saturday. Plot owners are asked to attend with tools. a noon basket lunch will be served. Contributions to hire help for cleaning may be given to Ward's Furniture Company on North Fifth.
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Bean Cemetery
Kirbyville
Ward's Furniture Company
North Firth
Junior Singers To Meet Here
The Hardin County Junior Singing convention will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in All Faith Tabernacle north of Silsbee. G. E. Buckner of Kountze is chairman and invites all youths and adults 18 and older to attend.
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Hardin County
All Faith Tabernacle
Silsbee
Junior Ag
G. E. Buckner
Kountee
Rummage Sale To Benefit Silsbee Library
Silsbee Public Library advisory board sponsors a rummage sale in City park on Friday 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. Proceeds fund furniture for the new library building. Call EV 5-2530 or contact Mrs. I. F. Eldredge Jr to donate.
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The
Silsbee Public Library
I. F. Eldredge Jr
Baby News From Silsbee and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs B L Coldren of Silsbee welcomed Kyle Boyett born July 25 at St Elizabeth Beaumont. Mr and Mrs William Crosby Jr of Kountze welcomed Tena Kenise born July 25 at Hardin Memorial Kountze. Penny Marie born July 22 to Mr and Mrs Howard Hobbs Silsbee. Robert Allen born July 22 to Mr and Mrs Joe Allen Hencarl ing Silsbee. Luther Thigpen of Kountze welcomed a daughter Pamela Gay born July 29. Thomas Wayne born July 26 to Mr and Mrs Jimmy Cryer Saratoga. Mr and Mrs Robert Sanford of Silsbee welcomed Selina Fae born July 27. Mr and Mrs Cecil Jones Buna welcomed Debbie Ann born July 31.
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B. L. Coldren
Silsbee
Kyle Boyett
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Kountze
William Crospy Jr
Tena Kenise
Penny Marie
Howard Hobbs
Robert Allen
Tennison Family Returns From Mountain Camping Trip
Dr. and Mrs. George Tennison and their five children Nelson Doug Jan Chris and Melanie ended an 11 day vacation in the New Mexico mountains. They spent most time at Ruidoso with short trips to nearby spots marking their third consecutive camping outing.
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George Tennison
Nelson
Doug
Jan
Chris
Melanie
New Mexico
Ruidoso
Dr. Tennison
Mt Olivet Church Revived With Weeklong Services
Mike Gilchrist of Lake Charles Louisiana leads a revival at Mt Olivet Baptist Church in Fred with A R Jones from Jasper directing music. Services run daily at 10:00 am and 7 45 pm with evening prayer meetings at 7 15 pm. Nursery is provided. Rev David L Jenkins is pastor.
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Mike Gilchrist
Lake Charles
Mt. Olivet Baptist ‘Church
Fred
A. R. Jones
Jasper
David L. Jenkins
Sympathy for Death of Mrs. Ann Beggot in Mainard Mass
J W Savage and family express sincere appreciation to friends who offered sympathy after the death of Mrs. Ann Beggot in Mainard Massachusetts.
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Ann Bggot
Mainard
Mass
J. W. Savage
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Perdinalis
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Navy
Trail Riders
Methodist Youth Activities Week
Joyce Cary
Mister Johnson
eLee Prichett
William J. Wilcox
Historical Society
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Max Hess
Allentown
Josen
Emily Terr
G World
UBS
Pinecrest Chapel Plans Bible School
First Baptist Wmu
Tennison
Mt. Olivet Church
Hardin County Savings & Loan
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