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Newspaper

Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1966

Page

2

Rebels Fall In Regional Tilt To Coldspring Eagles 22 8

In Kirby Stadium a crowd of about 2500 watched Coldspring defeat Evadale 22 8 to win the Class B Region VI crown. Evadale led 8 0 after one quarter, but Coldspring took control in the second half as Currie scored twice and added a 20 yard TD run sealing the win. Rebels lost lineman Gary Goats to a back injury in the fourth quarter. Currie starred for Coldspring with a 20 yard scoring run and key two point conversions.

Kirby Stadium Coldspring Eagles Evadale Rebels Rebels Roy Young Evadale Billy Burrell Young Burrell Coldspring Gary Goats St. Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont Eagle Billy Sewell Dalton Currie Currie Eagles

Den 7 Cub Pack 88 meets at Almond home

Den 7 of Cub Scout Pack 8 8 met in Mrs. M. H. Almond’s home with seven boys present. The group worked on achievement 12, acted out a story, played games, and closed with the den yell. Thomas LaToof served as scribe.

Den M. H. Almond den Yell Thomas LaToof

John Q Kirby and W M Webb Signatures as Secretaries

John Q Kirby and W M Donald L Webb are listed with secretary duties in the formal notice. The document names the individuals in secretary roles and notes their official capacities.

John Q. Kirby W.M Donald L. Webb Secry

17 Lettermen Listed For Panther Grid Squad

Waldo Mathews head coach Wesley Shaw has listed 17 lettermen from his 1966 Panther football team. Included were Eddy Brooks, Cecil Brent, Chester Burks, George Chaney, Marshall Fora, Jerry Davis, Don Garrett, Artis Hunter, Marvin Lee, Carl Lane, Lownell Lowe, James Richardson, Kenneth Shelton, Carl Taylor, Wallace Lewis and Marvin Lewis. The Panthers ended the season with a 4-5 record and were 4-3 in district play for third place.

Waldo Mathews Wesley Shaw Panther Eddy Brooks Cecil Brent Chester Burks George Chaney Marshall Fora Jerry Davis Don Garrett Artis Hunter Marvin Lee Carold Lane Lownell Lowe James Richardson Kenneth Shelton Carl Taylor Wallace Lewis Marvin Lewis Panthers

Panthers Open Season at Kirbyville in 1966-67

Panther cagers boys and girls start 1966 67 season at Kirbyville with no returning lettermen for experience. Probable boys starters are Burks Lewis Brooks Richardson and Lowe while girls starters are Dabney Daughtry Felton Febbs Robinson and Sullivan. Scheduled games list through February with district play.

Panther Kirbyville Chester Burks Hilliard Lewis Eddy Brooks James Richardson Lonnell Lowe Carolyn Dabney Margie’ Daughtry Brenda Felton Carolyn Febbs Alice Robinson Carolyn Sullivan Kountze Cleveland Woodville San Augustine Jasper

Silsbee Tigers Schedule Set for 1967 Season Opener

The 1967 football schedule released shows Silsbee facing Huntsville at Kirby Stadium on Sept. 8 to start the season. Remaining games mirror 1966 with home and away flips, including Beaumont High, French High, Victor, Bridge City, Jasper, Forest Park, Cleveland, West Orange, and Liberty across September to November.

Silsbee Tigers Huntsville Kirby Stadium Tiger Beaumont High French High Victor Bridge City Jasper Forest Park

Tigers Open West Orange Tourney After Mixed Week

Silsbee cagers split a Jasper tournament with two wins and two losses and beat Woodville 62 35 last Thursday. Danny Bass led with 22 points, Eugene Pittillo 15, Danny Harrell 12 as the Tigers slipped to Big Sandy 54 49 Tuesday night and stand 4 5 on the season.

Tiger Cagemen Jasper Woodville Big Sandy Tigers Dan Montgomery West Orange Mauriceville Silsbee Kirbyville Center Newton Hemphill Woodville Eagles Danny Bass Eugene Pottillo Danny Harrell

Gun Safety Urged After Rising Hunting Accidents

Texas Parks and Wildlife reports a surge in hunting related fatalities in fall wildlife season. Incidents include a deer hunter killed after startling brush, a youth wounded by rifle fire in a pickup, a nine year old shot from a tree blind, a boy’s self inflicted death after a weapon slipped, and other accidental shootings involving youths and rifles.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Odd Experience Shows Stamina Of Deer

Roy, owner of Silsbee Grain Co., recounts an extraordinary deer hunt west of Silsbee. After a long pursuit with hounds and multiple 00 buckshots, a massive 16-point buck survived near misses, then a second battle produced an eight-pointer. Roy plans another hunt for a Battle Axe buck.

Roy Silsbee Grain i Co Silsbee Sauber McGallion

32 Lettermen Listed For 66 Tiger Grid Team

Tiger head coach Ray Mc Gallion names 32 lettermen from the 1966 District 9-AAA runner-up squad led by Harold Blythe and tri captains Harold Blythe John Nichols and Larry Wallace. The roster includes 16 seniors and players such as Gary Anderson Bryant Norvell Davenport and Dorrel along with many others across offense and defense.

Tiger Ray McGallion Harold Blythe Silsbee Blythe John Nichols Larry Wallace Nichols Wal Chuck Zeller Russell Wright Don Mannino Theo Hollis Newton Hopkins Larry Robbins Hardy Bourgeois Eddie Tennison

Texas hunters bag a 300 pound bear near Rayburn Reservoir

Four Victor, Texas hunters in San Augustine County near Sam Rayburn Reservoir surprised themselves when a 300 pound black bear rose from cover. The hunters, Frank Jeffers D N Jeffers L M Halbert and Bob Gordman, reported the catch amid notes on bear rarity and possible Louisiana origins of the released animals.

Texas Victor Sam Rayburn Reservoir San Augustine County Frank Jeffers D. N. Jeffers L. M. Halbert Bob Gordman Mars San Augustine Bill Wright Tp&w Silsbee Louisiana Michigan Opelousas Conroe Mississippi J Rayburn Reservoir

Den 2 Cub Pack 201 Meets at Mrs Prince Home

Den 2 of Cub Scout Pack 201 gathered at Mrs Simon Prince residence Monday. They sang the Cub song and practiced the pack law as they prepared Christmas projects for the December 15 pack meeting, closing with the living circle. James Prince, scribe.

Den Simon Prince James Prince

Den 4 Cub Pack 88 Meeting Includes Christmas Tickets

Den 4 Cub Pack 88 met Tuesday with all members and Den Chief Pat Prior present. The meeting opened with the Pledge to the Flag. Boys worked on Christmas projects and each was given Christmas tree tickets to sell. Achievements were posted. Randy Walker served refreshments. Jonathon Cornwell, scribe.

Den 4 Den Pat Prior Randy Walker Jonathon Cornwell

Oilers Pride Set For Boston Visit In Week 14 Clash

The Houston Oilers travel to Rice Stadium to face the Boston Patriots in a pivotal AFL Eastern Division showdown at 1 30 p m Sunday Congressional Day honors the state’s lawmakers. Houston seeks a spoiler role after a tough loss to San Diego as Hoyle Granger rushes 178 yards on 20 carries and Charley Frazier joins Oliver Burrell atop the Oilers receiving ledger.

Wally Lemms Houston Oilers Rice Stadium Boston Patriots Oilers Lhute Senators Mike Holovak Patriots Buffalo New York Jets Kansas City San Diego Chargers John Hadl Houston Hoyle Granger Granger Charley Tolar Billy Cannon Sid Blanks New York Lemm Buddy Humphrey Pats Don Trull Easler Boston Jim Nance Babe Parilli Parilli Nance Bob Dee Larry Eisenhauer Jim Hunt Houston Antwine Nick Buoniconti Don Floyd Fion Gary Gutsinger Ernie Ladd Holmes Johnny Baks Ronnie Caveness John Meyer Emm Eiter Humphrey Trull Lawrence Elkins Chargers Odle Burrell Charley Frazier Charley Charley Hennigan Bill Groman Miami Dolphins M. Housten

Cub Scout Pack 88 Plans Meeting and Tree Sale

Cub Scout Pack 88 will hold its committee meeting Tuesday at 7 p m in the home of Mrs C R Lambert on Roosevelt Drive Extension. All committee members den mothers and assistant den mothers are required. They will sell Christmas trees for the Kiwanis Club on Saturday December 17 and are selling advance tickets now.

Cub Scout Pack 88 C. R. Lambert Roosevelt Drive Kiwanis Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ted Gary Mrs. L.S. Goats Nat Marusky Hardin County Wildlife Association Mrs. Marutsky Hunting Club Lodge Silsbee Masonic Lodge A. F & A. M. Silsbee Silspee Lodge Knights of Pythias B. H. Gilley Richard Weathersby Pines Theatre Sonora Marlon Brands Anjanette Gaxon Inspector General DeLuse Fe United Artists Liberty Tiger Cagers Tiger Grid National ED Clarion Asgciation Sa Highway 96 Hardin Tyler Jefferson David Read R. L. Read Tommy R Leona Whitman Cub Scout Pack Gore’s Grocery & Market Ben's 10Th Street Highway 327 Tallcan Blackeye Pork Sale Bologna
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