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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1957
Page
10
A Christmas message from the Tiger Rag staff asks for peace and goodwill. The letter urges readers to share kindness and to embody the spirit of giving, echoing themes of faith and collective betterment for the holiday season.
A fragmentary old verse line hints at a positive message about people. The text centers on a hopeful view of interactions and kindness in everyday life.
The National Honor Society aims to reward Scholarship Character Leadership and Service in secondary schools. Members are seniors elected by faculty and active members with a minimum 88 scholastic average. The Silsbee unit began December 15 1952 to boost these values in its students.
Last Friday night the Maids and Sponsor held a dance honoring the football team. There was much dancing and many pictures taken for the annual. Free Cokes were provided by the Pep Squad. More dances like this are hoped for.
The Library Club met on Friday to discuss a club name and plans to vote at the next meeting. They closed old business and nominated Sammie Savage as historian, with Barbara Reddell as president, Shirley Waters as vice president, Annie B. Ratcliff as secretary and treasurer, Linda Craft as reporter, and Mrs. Brown as sponsor.
Last Thursday the six on the team began practice. Captain Linda Hartman and co captain Jerry Skinner lead the group of players Linda Hartman Shirley Eldridge Cornelia Cook Myrtis Skinner Brenda Wilson Robbie Long Sandra Walker Linda Murphy and Jerry Skinner plan to play Junior High on Tuesday and later face other schools.
Harry Hough was very much alive and involved in a community surprise party plan described by Janice Sampson. The piece notes local figures and social details surrounding the event and its organizers.
A Friday night birthday gathering honored Harry Hough at Danna Holmes’s home. Guests included Barbara Jane Hough, Wayne Francis, Jeanne Shine, James Cawley, Danna Ford, David Cobble, Janice Sampson, Bobby Fora, Terry Gossett, Billy Poland, Judy Moore, Jerry McMicken, Sammie Savage, Mickey Nash and Norman Rucker. Punch and cake, gifts opened, and plans noted for a surprise buffet lunch for Bobby Ford.
Junior actors rehearse the play Time Out For Ginger with Mr Van Breeman noting apt casting. Cast members study lines and warm up as opening night nears.
The Juniors began a paper drive Saturday to fund their senior trip. Districts are led by a chairman at the old Baptist church, and residents are urged to save newspapers and magazines. The drive runs through the summer and aims to raise about 250 dollars.
Janice Dunn reports Mrs Meek is ill and Mrs McNeil has substituted. The school expresses sympathy and hopes Mrs Meek returns soon while appreciating Mrs McNeil's brief service and wishing her future involvement.
A stream of breezy senior high questions about classmates including Dee Ann W Jayne O and Brenda W. Edna Hall Kay Gossett and others appear in a campus gossip column noting traits moods and rumors as it hints at relationships and changes among students.
A light remark about Anelle P wearing a long pony tail surfaces while noting the Chance Loeb boys did not attend school locally.
The First Baptist Church of Evadale invites all to attend Sunday School at 10 a.m and Worship at 11 a.m. evening services at 8 p.m with mid week Brotherhood meetings at 6 15 p m and shut in visits. Rev F G Harding pastor. Silsbee Lodge Knights of Pythias meets Tuesdays at 8 p m in Community Hall. attendance urged. Martin McKinney Chancellor Commander Phillip McKinney Secretary.
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