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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1958
Page
2
Eddie B. Clark fireman apprentice of the US Navy, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph E Clark of Silsbee, is attending the Machinist Mate School at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes. The class is scheduled to graduate December 12.
Den 4 of Cub Scout Pack 199 met Monday in the home of their leader Mrs. C E Jergins with all members and den chief Jimmy Brown present. They worked on Christmas presents. Bobby Gray served refreshments and the meeting closed with the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Richard Jergins, scribe.
The Friendship Baptist Church on Cook Road will present a Christmas program Wednesday night at 7 p m. Gifts for the children will be distributed and Rev E E Castilan, the church pastor, invites the public to attend.
The article explains how medical expenses exceeding 3 percent of adjusted gross income are deductible and outlines strategies to shift deductions between 1958 and 1959. It discusses exemptions limits, the effect of age on thresholds, and the cost-benefit of financing medical bills through a loan to maximize deductions.
The Junior High Student Council hosted a western party in the cafeteria. Attendees wore western apparel and Annie Mae Anderson won a silver dollar door prize. Ann Hayes, Student Council Reporter, notes everyone had a good time.
A reflective saying notes those who adapt readily to circumstances tend to avoid the harshest outcomes. The adage emphasizes resilience, optimism, and practical acceptance as key to navigating tough times.
An advertisement claims over 25,000 arthritic and rheumatic sufferers have used the medicine since its market introduction. It promotes low cost, home use and offers free information by mailing a name and address to P. O. Box 826 Hot Springs Arkansas.
Rev. Onie Hargraves of Kountze conducts a nightly Bible Study at 7 30 in the Full Gospel Church two and a half miles on Spurger highway. The study began Tuesday and will run through Sunday. Mrs. Geneva Busley is the pastor. Lilian and David Whitman visited their grandmother Ellen Whitman in Merryville Louisiana Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Tennison thanks her friends for gifts flowers and cards received during her stay at Baptist hospital.
County Home Demonstration Agent Ruth Causey reports leaders and demonstrators selected favorite cookies for club members. Sugar cookies and chocolate crinkles featured. recipes include cream butter and sugar, add eggs, sifted flour, bake in moderate oven, decorate with icing or sugar.
A lighthearted social maxim suggests optimism may mask hidden concerns as readers reflect on daily life. Analysts note the paradox of cheerfulness amid real world stress, urging balanced views and practical coping.
Spring reports praised Roger Fielder a 195 pound fullback as a standout for Texas under Darrell Royal. He later quit school citing money from a summer job, prompting reflections from coach Bob Schulze and Royal aides on life lessons and return prospects.
Sergeant First Class Lonzo Morgan of the Beaumont Army Recruiting Station will visit Silsbee each Thursday at 2 p.m. to interview prospective applicants. He offers choices of Army branch and guaranteed technical school training before enlistment, with further contact at the Silsbee post office between 2 and 3 p.m. each Thursday.
Ne-Ka-Ya Camp Fire Girls met December 3 in the home of leader Mrs. Irene Redkey with all members present. They worked on aprons for Christmas presents and Peggy McClanahan served refreshments. Helen Frazier was scribe.
Motorists along U S 301 report a misplaced Cape Canaveral style structure near Dahlgren Virginia on the Naval proving grounds. They wonder if the missile and service tower are real for training or just a prop for fun.
A concise note praises men who are hardworking sincere and honest as likely to achieve success with smooth progress. The statement emphasizes virtuous character guiding personal advancement.
The article notes that while a college education might not guarantee returns, Pop remains obligated to pay his debts. It discusses the pressure of student loans and the ongoing financial responsibility despite uncertain benefits of higher education.
Hardin County Commissioners Court of Kountze Texas calls for sealed proposals for special furniture equipment electrical work loose furniture allowances court room benches and a photostat machine for the new Hardin County Court House under construction. Bids due 2 PM Wednesday December 17 1958 with separate lump sums and the option to submit combined bids.
Notice says to receive bids for land and improvements at Loeb Hardin County Texas in the office of W E Simmons Beaumont until 2:00 p m December 12 1953. Property is about 10 acres with frontage 98 5 feet on old Highway 96 and railway rear boundary along G C S F. State deed conveys all rights subject to a royalty 1/16 of oil gas or minerals and 50 cents per net ton of sulphur. abstract not furnished. Improvements include several wooden buildings and a 160 foot deep water well.
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