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Newspaper

Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1962

Page

6

Local and Personal News Bits Highlight Community Figures

Mrs Leona Whitman is listed as a contact. The item notes visits and travels of multiple local families including the McClintons in Alabama Florida and Waco with a Six Flags Arlington trip. Other readers travel to Austin Baytown Corpus Christi Lake Jackson and Dallas, with hospital stays and reunions noted.

Leona Whitman C. G. McClinton Alabama Florida Waco Paul Texas Arlington Rueben Thornal el Paso R. E. Thornal Paula Carla Reeves Orange M. W. Buckner Bonnie Windham Lake Charles W. W. Windham J. D. Lash Jasper G. C. Shepherd Hotel Dieu Hospital Beaumont S. P. Brownlee Phoenix Ariz E. E. Brownlee H. H. Castleberry Lafayette Marion H. Almond Mintie M. Hayes Baptist Hospital Horace David Helen Robinson Austin Jack Smith Dallas Six Flags Archie Gist Gist-Clampitt Lake Jackson E. V. Gray Freeport Rhonda Carlton Corpus Christi Thelma Tarver

Choate Package Store Permit Requested Near Silsbee

Notice filed under the Texas Liquor Control Act for a package liquor store permit to operate as Choate Package Store four miles east of Silsbee city limits on the north side of US 96 Hardin County Texas. Owner Myrtle Choate.

Choate Package Store Silsbee City Limits U. S. Highway 96 Hardin County Texas Myrtle Choate

Silsbee High selects Linda Lee Yawn as drum major

Miss Linda Lee Yawn was chosen drum major for the Silsbee High School band by Bill Ailen of Miami Florida who taught at the Treasure Isle twirling school in Galveston July 22 through 27. Daphane Ashworth heads the twirlers with majorettes Sharon Robbins Nancy Tucker Carol Hicks Linda Gore and Sharon Sizemore. Miss Yawn is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Yawn.

Linda Lee Yawn Silsbee Bill Ailen Miami Fla Treasure Isle Galveston Daphane Ashworth Sharon Robbins Nancy Tucker Carol Hicks Linda Gore Sharon Sizemore Miss Yawn Lee Yawn

Last Rites Wed For Erwin Smith 16 Former Resident

Graveside funeral rites for Erwin R. Smith 16 of Houston were held Wednesday at 2 p m in Cunningham Cemetery near Silsbee with Rev W A Rashall officiating. He was a former resident of Silsbee and died Sunday night at his parents home in Houston. Funeral arrangements were by Farmer Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Leroy Walker Marvin Reeves Donnie Mayer Nathan Smith Marton Goins and Isom Smith.

Erwin R. Smith Houston Cunningham Cemetery Silsbee W. A. Rashall Wiley Mae Pentecostal Church Young Smith Farmer Funeral Home Smith C. H. Smith Leroy Walker Marvin Reeves Donnie Mayer Nathan Smith Marton Goins Iscm Smith

Mrs. Mattie Beazley Dies in Houston at 67

Mrs. Mattie D. Beazley 67 longtime Silsbee resident died August 8 at her Houston home 2415 Binz St Funeral services were held at George Lewis Funeral Home Houston and burial followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park An Episcopal minister officiated she was the widow of the late Dr W H Beazley who practiced in Silsbee for about 20 years She left Silsbee about 15 years ago Survived by three sisters and five brothers.

Mattie D. Beazley Silsbee Binz St. Houston George Lewis Houston Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Inquire Before You Retire Social Security Checkup

Advises readers to confirm work history and years of coverage to ensure qualifying for Social Security benefits. Emphasizes verifying earnings and waiting period before retirement.

Navy Officer Set to Depart August 21

An unnamed US Navy member is scheduled to leave on August 21, signaling a upcoming departure. Details on assignment or destination are not provided in the fragment.

US Navy iAug

Pro Am Tourney Set For Silsbee Country Club Friday

The Sabine Pro Am Golfers tourney will be held at Silsbee Country Club Friday. Players may team with any partner by mutual agreement and start at daylight if desired. Expected participants include golfers from Sulphur La, Orange, Port Arthur Country Club, Pleasure Island, Groves, Bayou Din, Beaumont Country Club, Tyrrell Park, Pinewood and Silsbee.

Sabine Silsbee Country Club John ‘Spillar Silsbee Club Sulphur Orange Port Arthur Country Club Pleasure Island Groves Bayou Din Beaumont Country Club Tyrrell Park Pinewood Silsbee

Floyd Schultz 50 Dies After Heart Attack in Chance Loeb

Floyd Schultz, 50, of Chance Loeb, died Tuesday morning at Baptist Hospital after suffering a heart attack while working on a sewer project for O. P. Roden. Graveside services were held Wednesday at Loeb Cemetery with Rev. F W Stanley officiating. death attributed to natural causes by Justice of the Peace Wallace MecCasland. There are no survivors.

Lawrence Floyd Schultz Chance-Loeb Loeb F. W. Stanley Schultz Baptist Hospital O. P. Roden Chance Loeb Silsbee Justice of the Peace Wallace MecCasland Beaumont Farmer Funeral Home

Airman Louis Jones Scheduled for Discharge in August

Airman Second Class Louis P. Jones son of Mr and Mrs L B Jones China Texas is set for discharge from Air Force active duty in August. An organizational supply specialist he was called to duty with the 442nd Troop Carrier Wing during the defense buildup last year. Jones and his wife Patricia A Ted Delgado Sour Lake have two children.

Louis P. Jones L. B. Jones China Texas Air Force Jones 442Nd Patricia A. Teddlic l Sour Lake

Frazier Family Reunion Plans in Evadale Park

Descendants of W. S. and Bill Frazier will hold a family reunion on Saturday August 25 at the Evadale roadside park. Attendees are asked to bring a basket lunch for the gathering.

W. S&s Bill’ Frazier Evadale

First Baptist Circle Meets at Minnie Greer Home

The Alma Graves WMU Circle of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday morning at Minnie Greer’s home with six members present. Mrs. E. B. Simpson presided and Mrs. F. D. Johnson gave the devotional. Mrs. C. E. Hudgins taught the Bible lesson. The meeting closed with prayer by Mrs. W. E. Glenn.

Alma Graves WMU First Baptist Church Minnie Greer E. B. Simpson F. D. Johnson C. E. Hudgins W. E. Glenn

TCU Plans Growth Via Worth Hills Golf Course Purchase

TCU will acquire 106 acres from Fort Worth to expand its campus nearly doubling its size. The $620,000 purchase at $6,500 per acre aims to add dormitories and a graduate research complex while the city plans two new municipal golf courses. Possession is expected next spring with construction to begin in fall 1963.

Texas Christian University Iity of Fort Worth Worth Hills University TCU Lake Benbrook M. E. Sadler Fort Worth Texas Supreme Court Sadler L of Fort Worth Thorp’s Spring Brazos River

Silsbee Board Sets Budget and Tax Milestones for 1962 63

Silsbee Independent School District council approves a 1,184,100 dollar budget, sets a 1.65 per hundred valuation tax with 1.20 for maintenance and 45 cents for debt service, and fixes due dates and delinquency. The board authorizes borrowing, approves bills, inspects the new band building, handles contract payments, reviews a timber report, and hires and resigns staff while approving milk bids and vehicle insurance.

Silsbee W. R. Owens Silsbee Independent School District Earl Wills Glen Kirby Tax Department of Southwestern Settlement and Development Company East Texas Pulp and Paper Co

Terry Smith and Ronny Domino Set for Beaumont Wedding

Miss Terry Lynn Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Paxton of Beaumont and Ronny M. Domino son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Domino of this city will marry Saturday at 7 p.m. at Roberts Avenue Methodist Church Beaumont. Rev. Earnest Phifer to perform the ceremony. Both graduates of Silsbee High School. Invitations issued through the press.

Terry Lynn— Smith R. R. Paxton Beaumont Ronny M. Domino E. E. Domino Roberts Avenue Methodist Church Earnest Phifer Miss Smith Mr. Domino Silsbee High School

Joe Savage to Be Sunday Speaker at Presbyterian Church

Joseph W. Savage elder of First Presbyterian Church will speak at Presbyterian morning worship this Sunday at 11:00. He fills in for the pastor who is away on vacation. The Women of the Church meet on Wednesday, August 22, while Pastor Larry M. Correll returns August 26.

Joseph W. Savage First Presbyterian Church Mr. Savage Larry M. Correll

Frex Shrine Club Shrimp Boil Set for Sept 8

East Texas Shrine Club hosts its annual benefit shrimp boil on Saturday September 8 at the East Texas Pulp and Paper Co picnic grounds three miles west of Silsbee on Village Creek off Highway 327. Serving begins 5:30 p.m. with five hundred pounds of shrimp and all you can eat. Tickets available in advance or at the gate. C L Dickinson of Silsbee is general chairman and Conley Bradshaw handles ticket sales.

East Texas Shrine Club East Texas Pulp and Paper Co Silsbee Village Creek Shriners al Mashburn C. L. Dickinson Conley Bradshaw

Silsbee Woman's Club To Meet in Beaumont

The Silsbee Woman's Club holds its annual luncheon today at 1 p m at the Balmada Inn in Beaumont. Committee chairs outline the year’s work. Mrs D D Shine distributes year books. Mrs L E Martin presides. Mrs C E Richmond handles arrangements.

Beaumont Silsbee Woman's Club D. D. Shine L. E. Martin C. E. Richmond

Library Advisory Board to Meet Monday Night

The Silsbee Public Library advisory board will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the new building. Attending members are asked to bring a folding chair as the new building has no chairs.

Silsbee Public Library

Algie S. Bryan 74 Dies at Home Near Silsbee

Algie S. Bryan, 74, longtime Call resident and Kirby Lumber Corp. retiree, died Thursday night at his home three miles west of Silsbee. Funeral held Saturday at E. E. Stringer Funeral Home Kirbyville chapel with Rev. J. W. Mills officiating. Burial in Kirbyville Bean Cemetery. Surviving brother J. K. Bryan of Silsbee.

Algie S. Bryan Call Silsbee E. E. Stringer Kirbyville J. W. Mills Watson Chapel Methodist Church Kirbyville Bean Mr. Bryan Tenaha Kirby Lumber Corp Call Methodist Church

Silsbee Board of Equalization Sets August Session

The Silsbee City Board of Equalization will meet at 7:30 p.m. on August 28, 1962 in City Hall to determine fix and equalize taxable property values for 1962. Tax Assessor Ceasor Dominguez invites all interested parties to attend.

Board of Equalization of the City of Silsbee Town of Texas Ceasor Dominguez

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