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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
2
In a recent letter to the Bee the retired officer said he plans substantial travel and would not rule out visiting this region again. He noted he is leaving active duty behind but remains open to future local contact.
M. M. Mike Killen, longtime Silsbee railway worker, recently retired as superintendent of the AT SF railway, has been named president of the Mythical Railroad. Killen is celebrated for decades of service to regional rail operations.
In Wichita Kansas Mr Killen a Santa Fe official helped raise funds and organize a 13 acre Cowtown rail complex. The group moved a depot painted in depot red laid 400 feet of 45 pound track and restored an old box car. Wealthy business leaders built a lean-to for monthly Slag dinners and named Killen an honorary member while he stays connected with Bee readers and Silsbee associates.
Members of the Bonoth Sunday School Class at the First Baptist Church attended a Monday night Christmas party at the home of Mrs. L. P. Skinner. Decorations reflected the theme. Mrs. Pascal Harris delivered the devotional and Mrs. Hayes read the Christmas story as carols filled the room. Social members present included Mrs. Millard Gallien, Mrs. Pascal Harris and Mrs. Carey Williamson.
Dr. M. S. Olds of Silsbee Chiropractic Clinic will be out of the city for three weeks. The clinic will remain closed from Friday evening December 14 until January 7 during his absence.
In loving memory of my dear husband who passed away four years ago on December 10 1952. Tis sweet to know we'll meet again where troubles are no more and that the one we love so well has just gone on before. The Hodge Family
The Evadale Ridin and Ropin Club will meet at 7:30 PM Monday December 17 at Evadale School to discuss plans for a ropin pen and arena. All members and interested residents are invited according to W C Roy.
A string of weekend visits includes Buck Dennis and daughter Pat to Lake Arthur Louisiana. Tony Boudreau from Barksdale Field is home on leave. The Newtons move into the Leath erwood house. Church events plan a Christmas offering and a joint meeting at Woodcrest Methodist. A Baptist Christmas tree program and fellowship follow. Hunters cautioned to avoid fires as timber remains dry.
The Director of Wildlife Restoration urges Texas hunters to mail more than five thousand quail wings for study. Wings reveal age growth and hatching data aiding game management, with mates separated by a white throat mark. TB research efforts receive $1500 from the Texas Tuberculosis Association committee to spur Texas studies.
A promotional notice endorses the World Encyclopedia as a stimulating gift that promotes better grades. The advertisement notes librarian and teacher recommendations and provides contact Mrs. M. M. Bell EV 5-2486.
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