Charter Election in Silsbee Set for November 3
At a city office meeting the Silsbee Charter Commission approved a charter calling for adoption election on November 3. The city will become a City manager municipality with a mayor and five council members, aiming to streamline government under Home Rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Charter Commission
City of
Silsbee
Carey Williamson
Southwesttern Bell Telephone Company
Gulf States Utilities Company
Houston Natural Gas Company
Budget Is Aired At Kiwanis Club
Hardin county budget for 1956 57 outlined by County Judge Fletcher Richardson at a Kiwanis luncheon. Expenditures estimated at 1 125 868 4 with income 928 023 plus ending balances 616 335 92 total cash 1 544 358 92. Tax rate 1 39 per 100. courthouse bonds may raise taxes but not to 1 79 level. Debts total 2 922 000 with 610 574 28 in sinking funds. 278 933 to bond funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Richardson
Silsbee Kiwanis Club
Richardson
Silsbee
Hardin County
Har
Over Two Inches Of Rain Falls Here During Showers
A little over two inches of rain were recorded in the Bee office rain gauge after several showers since Monday. Early Sunday brought about a quarter inch with Wednesday adding 1.75 inches in total as parched lawns and dry woodlands received needed moisture while no heavy general rain was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Office
Four Weekends of Bargains Kick Off in Silsbee
Silsbee merchants launched Community Bargains Days with discounts across shops for four weekends. Backed by the chamber of commerce Prom tion and Retail Merchants committees, the effort includes radio ads and free all day parking on four Saturdays. Western star Slim Watts to broadcast from Warrick Television and Appliance Friday as part of the kickoff. Parking meters are waived for September 1, 8, 15, and 22 at participating stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Silsbee Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Slim Watts
Beaumont
Warrick Television
Allen Warrick
KTRM
Warrick
Yarborough Leads in Hardin County Primary Vote
In Hardin County Ralph Yarborough won the governor primary by 2968 to 1736 over Price Daniel. Silsbee box showed 1074 for Yarborough and 629 for Daniel from 1722 voters. Will Wilson with 2235 beat Moore 2225 for attorney general. Saratoga’s E. E. Cotton defeated Joe Hunt for commissioner 551 to 456 after a write in run off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin
Ralph Yarborough
Price Daniel
Yarborough
Daniel
Silsbee
Will Wilson
Moore
Saratoga
E. E. Cotton
Joe Hunt
Dr Tennison’s New Clinic Nears Completion in Silsbee
Dr George D Tennison’s medical offices and clinic on Roosevelt Drive and Ninth Street are slated for occupancy by November 1. The one story brick veneer building spans about 2400 square feet with 10 rooms and a design that allows future conversion for a second physician. Carter Work is contractor. the facility includes white and negro reception rooms, offices, a laboratory, X ray room, four treatment rooms and an emergency room with diathermy and electrocardiogram capabilities. Dr Tennison has practiced in Silsbee since June 1 1946 and previously worked at 440 Roosevelt Drive across from the new clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Tennison
Roosevelt Drive
Ninth Street
Carter
Tennison
Silsbee
Roosevelt and
Eighth Street
B&PW Club Social Hosted at Mrs Barnes Home
The Business and Professional Women held a social Thursday night at Mrs. Tom B. Barnes’s home. Games were played and refreshments served. The next meeting is scheduled for September 13 at Mrs. Tom B. Barnes’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom B. Barnes
Business Houses To Be Closed For Labor Day
Silsbee retail businesses will be closed all day Monday for Labor Day, per Mrs. Sam Farrell of Silsbee Retail Credit Bureau. Labor Day is one of six holidays observed by Silsbee businesses, and Silsbee State Bank will also be closed on that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Sam Farrell
Silsbee Retail Credit Bureau
Silsbee State Bank
Silsbee Man Ends Long Subscribing Run to Bee
Joette Collier of Silsbee Texas ends a 30 plus year loyalty to the Silsbee Bee citing rising subscription prices and broader cost concerns. He recalls travels and reflects on economic shifts as another reader, M. M. Killen of Newton Kansas, also indicates plans to retire and travel while continuing his Bee subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coushatta
Louisiana
Bee
Joette Collier
Silsbee
Silsbee Bee
Texas
GOP
Sillbee Bee
West
Columbia
Pacific Coats
Boulder
Coulee
Logan—Donner
Yellowstone
Three Sisters
Oklahoma
Kansas
Alberta
Canada
The
M. M. Killen
Santa Feup
Newton
Satsuma Valley
Silsbee School System Names Hires And Transfers
The Silsbee school system reports two new teachers Mrs Mary Ann Franks and Lucille Langston joined Waldo Mathews and the 6th to 8th grade program. Chance Loeb district transfers high school students to Silsbee while Fehr Baking and Borden Dairies secure cafeteria supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Don Hough
Mary Ann Franks
Lucille Langston
Waldo Mathews
Chance-Loeb Consolidated
Fehr Baking Company
Borden Dairies
Hough
Frieda Duffle
Lee Roi Polk
W. E. Sheffield
Kelsey Lamb to preside at scout court of honor
Kelsey Lamb president of the Trinity Neches Boy Scout council and Beaumont civic worker will be principal speaker at a city wide Scout Court of Honor in Silsbee. He will present awards to boys and give a短 talk as attendees bring basket lunches. Scouts from Silsbee troops will receive honors during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelsey Lamb
Trinity
Fort Worth Evangelist At Full Gospel Church Revival
Revival meeting underway at the Full Gospel Church two and a half miles north of Silsbee. Fort Worth evangelist Rev. W. W. Hall leads the services with prayers Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10. Public invited. regular services Tuesday and Friday nights and Sunday services both morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Full Gospel
Silsbee
W. W. Hall of
Fort Worth
Geneva Busley
Tax Reallocation Election Divides County Tax Dollars
County Judge Fletcher Richardson notes a Saturday election on tax reallocation to adjust fund shares. Constitutional limits set 25 cents for general and public improvement funds and 15 cents for road and bridge and jury funds, with changes allowed in this local election. Present and proposed shares show shifts among funds, with residents as eligible voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Richardson
General Fund
Public Improvement
Masons Hold Instruction School At Hall Tonight
A Masonic instruction class for certificate work is scheduled at the Masonic hall tonight at 7 30. Worshipful Master Bob McClelland announced the event and refreshments will be served after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Bob McClelland
Ready To Step Down Silsbee City Attorney Tells Council
City Attorney Terrell Buchanan told the Silsbee council he is ready to step down saying he lacks time to devote to the role. The council noted regret and discussed business including rejecting a bid for a police car and reviewing a proposed city charter with contingent approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell Buchanan
Silsbee Auto Company
Houston Natural Gas Company
Silsbee
Buchanan
Joyce Richardson to Marry E O Stephenson
Mr and Mrs R A Richardson announce the marriage plans for their daughter Joyce Neal to Errol Owen Stephenson son of Mr and Mrs Claude B Ashworth Jr The wedding is set for September 1 at 7 30 p m at the bride parents home with Rev R E Barclay officiating Ward McDonald and Nancy Scott will be the only attendants A reception will follow Both are Silsbee High School graduates and will live in Port Arthur where he works for the Texas Company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Richardson
Joyce Neal
Errol Owen Stephenson
Claude B. Ashworth
R. E. Barclay
First Baptist Church
Ward McDonald
Nancy Scott
Navasota
Miss Richardson
Mr. Stephenson
Silsbee High School
Port Arthur
The
Texas Company
Grapefruit Tree Remains A Satsuma Valley Remembrance
A three year old grapefruit tree at Clifford Baker's home in Silsbee bears ripe fruit and reminds locals of Satsuma Valley days. A wind and rain gust broke a limb, leaving a cluster of three nearly ripe grapefruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. & Baker
Satsuma Valley
Bee Office
Clifford Baker
Bowers
Mr. Baker
Silsbee
Shrine Units Parade Through Silsbee September 15
Uniformed El Mina Shrine Temple units from Galveston plan a September 15 East Texas pilgrimage parade in Silsbee. About 128 members will arrive around 4 30 p m with the band and patrol. Mayor H M Jones invited the group and after their concert and parade they will be fed at the High School cafeteria by the Silsbee Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Mina Shrine
Galveston
Silsbee
East Texas
Martin Wilson
Wieson
H. M. Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kiwanis Club
Din
Gov. Com
Koun
Silsbee Caney
MD Ae Loeb
Villars
Honey Island
Ett
Ise
Vota
Ratoga Batson
Jayburg
B&pw Club
David Read
Don L. Hough
Bruce Watts Jr
E. C. Nash
Mary E. Sheffield
I. B. Griffith
C. A. Johns
Prin
R. B. Withers Jr
Sherman Warner
Doris Williams
Alice M. Claborne
Evelyn Allen
Dixie Donelson
Kenneth Fouts
Jack Hetherington
Jacqueline Hooks
Janie Hough
Ida Lewis
Ralph Gillham
Miller
Raymond McGallion
Ina Lester
Rutherby Meek
Huey D. Phillips
Norma Ratliff
Helen Read
Leola Richardson
Jo Anne Sarver
Teressa Singletary
Stella Vanderburg
S. A. Wallace
Melvin Winger
Maurice Hobbs
Betty A. Mitchell
Mary Bertram
Ida M. Collins
Weeks Crawford
Dean Duffie
Jewel Ehrensberger
J. Carl Jones
Irene McGowan
Bertha Lea Mason
Sallie J. Mack
Gladys Rhodes
Mae Self
Joyce Wallace
Jean Dinkle
Johnnye Hile
Margaret Choate
Hanna Grote
Marguerite Counter
Beryl Jones
Graye McClinton
Omo Odom
Cyprene Beck
Eliz, Crawford
Fannie W. Griffith
Lorilei Ragan
Lucille Thornton
Mildred Wiess
Mignon Winger
Mary Jane Gillham
Juanita Bellenger
Merle McBee
Beatrice Simmons
Lioyd Markham
Doris Neyland
Sammie Armour
Jeane Cole
Lydia Monk
Ethel Ward
Marjorie Murdock
Chester Burks
Mildred Govan
Willa Mae Johns
Abram Miles
Valetta Samuel
J. D. Stringer
Ruby M. Thompson
Hattie Blackmon
Alma J. Garrett
Ida M. Hollis
Eloise Vanner
Jewel Sherrill
Onnie Sells
Nammy Skillern
Hilliard Lewis
Mathleen Brent
Lloyd Ewing
Rosa McDonald
Nellie Woodard
Alzetti Sharp
Elizabeth Williams
Laverne Barclay
Juanita Fuller, Jr. Hi
Robbie D. Bradshaw
Elem
Lena Mae McDonald
Waldo Prin
Gail Tarver
Sam Yawn
A. Wallace
S. A. Ruggles
Joe Davis
Walter Grisham
Duke Ashcraft
Bill Gore
Cicero Kirkendall
Louis Shavers
W. K. Grice Jr
W. H. Taylor
Ben Smith
Ozro Parer
Ada Bateman
S. L. Neely
Pat Phelps
Iola Ard
Ollie Davis
Mary Taylor
Jewel Blankenship
Ruth Simmons
E. V. Gray
Lula Mae Fuller
Frances McClelland
Inez Grisham
Ruth Byers
Minnie Frazier
Matthe Barlow
Stella Murray
Lula Curry
Sarah Graham
Joe Clark
Mrs. Wesley Clark
Lena Isabell
Ola Grant
Opal Hargraves
Charlie Eddings
Opal Tanton
Lillie Sanders
Guseie Wallace
Maudie Drake
Scout Court of
Full Gospel Church
Masons
Joyce Richardson
E. O. Stephenson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!