The Tiger Rag Staff and Contributors List
A compilation of editors and reporters across sections including sports society fashion auditorium and nature writing with names such as Danna Holmes Elizabeth Wilson Sherry Hinkel Paul Mosely James Cawley Johnny Dietrich Janet Denson Rose Marie Wishard Beverly Fab rigate Elaine Jenkins Susan Wing field Barbara Hough Sheila Donelson Barbara Clark Cennee Baten Anelle Poshataske Jeanne Celier Mattie Wells Basar Holt Komer Yarbro Bobby Puntes Nan Miller June Hartman Eliza beth Barclay Mary Bledge Norman Rucker Peery Bradshaw Pat Richardson Jackie McMillen Cheryl Markham Alici Ann Ragan Jerry Peavy Sally Cole June Wilson Ronnyne Cones Betty Cravey Patricia Hare Ray Gessett Dorothy Miller Shirley Perry Jelo Griffith Edna Hall Nancy Holland Jo Ann Johnson Brenda Wilson Jane Odom Jana Jackson Carolyn Grant Carolyn Fabrigate David Milstead Gloria Grant Mel ve Eilers Cecile Verdine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Wilson
Sherry Hinkel
Paul Mosely
James Cawley
Johnny Dietrich
Janet Denson Rose Marie Wishard
Beverly
Elizabeth Barclay
Mary Bledge
Norman Rucker
Peery Bradshaw
Pat Richardson
Jackie McMillen
Cheryl Markham
Alici Ann Ragan
Jerry Peavy
Sally Cole
June Wilson
Ronnyne Cones
Betty Cravey
Patricia Hare
Ray Gessett
Dorothy Miller
Shirley Perry
Jelo Griffith
Edna Hall
Nancy Hollond
Jo Ann Johnson
Brenda Wilson
Jane Odom
Jana Jackson
Carolyn Grant
Carolyn
David Milstead
Gloria Grant
Melve Eilers
Cecile Verdine
Mortis Skinner Indy Reeves Mary Crain
Typists listed include Nathleen Long Sherry Smyly Ruth Ann Watkins Billie Jo Brewer and others. Names appear in a roster style line likely from a newsroom or office staff list. The fragment shows a set of female typists associated with Mortis Skinner Indy Reeves Mary Crain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortis Skinner
Indy Reeves
Mary Crain
Nathleen Long
Sherry Smyly
Ruth Ann Watkins
Billie Jo Brewer
Rachel Tanton
Barbara Kirchoff
Sandra Walker
Gwyn Stephens
Sally Joe Jones
Charisse Collins
Gloria Marville
Cornelia Cook
Danna Holmes
Rita Willermin
Cecile Benly
Margaret Bell
Shirley McNeeley
Christmas Spirit Delays School as Holidays Near
The text reflects the rush to Christmas with exams neglected and thoughts turned to holiday activities. It mentions reunions with friends and relatives, gift shopping, playing Santa, and sharing a Christmas turkey at Grandma's as part of the season's meaning.
Christmas Spirit by Edna Wall
A reflection on what constitutes Christmas spirit beyond gifts and parties. The piece defines spirit as a mood tied to gratitude for Christ’s birth and acts of charity. It describes giving food and toys to needy families, singing carols, and visiting the old and sick to spread goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Santa Claus
For Our Fellow Men and for Christ
A brief historical note of shared purpose framed as a pledge to serve others and honor religious conviction. The text emphasizes collective duty, faith, and moral obligation. It reflects a community ethos centered on service and devotion.
Fashions in Etiquette Advice By Barbara Ann Clark
Barbara Ann Clark discusses dining manners in a short etiquette note. She notes past missteps like loud lip-smacking and highlights proper table behavior such as keeping noise minimal, placing the knife on the back of the plate, and placing the napkin in the lap with elbows off the table. Readers may write questions for replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Ann Clark
Julius Caesar performed by Curtain Club at Lamar College
Speech Latin and English II classes visited Beamont on Monday night December 8 to see Julius Caesar. The Curtain Club of Lamar College Art Department staged the play in the college auditorium with authentic Roman costumes and line delivery. Thanks are extended to Mrs Meek Mrs Donalson and Mrs Allen for arranging the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beamont
Curtain Club
Lamar College Art Department
Doings of the Past Week by Bettie Cravey
A high school column notes Biology students prep skeletons and dissect crawfish, while chemistry class generalizes formulas. Topics include the science fair projects, a riddle square, and holiday activities with speeches, a bus-loading zone, camping, and a humorous Blabby column letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettie Cravey
Textbooks Diary Looks Toward Christmas and 1959
The diary entry from December 18 1958 expresses holiday joy and anticipation for Christmas and the new year. It notes New Year resolutions by a self described textbook and mentions Mrs Richardson’s homeroom planning two Christmas baskets with Alicia Ann Ragan and Dorothy Miller leading teams to collect food for a contest.
Beaumont Visit Sparks Caesar Play and Bible Readings
In a college program, Sally Dee Cole will narrate The Cobbler and His Guest while Karma Munzney reads a Christmas Bible passage. Lamar College Players staged Julius Caesar. students recall Beaumont trip anecdotes and late biology test requests amid the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Dee Cole
Karma Munzney
Hignett
McCannless
Beaumont
Lamar College
Ronnie
Golly
Caesar
Silsbee High Choir Presents Annual Christmas Program
The all girls choir at Silsbee High School directed by Mrs. Robert Neyland will perform in Friday's assembly. Accompanists are Roffie Oliver Elaine Jenkins and Kathryn Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Roffie Oliver
Billy C
Santa Claus
Gus
Hetherington Park
Horizon Club
Silsbee High School
Robert Neyland
Elaine Jenkins
Kathryn Kelly
Evadale Community News Briefs and Obituaries
Mrs J W Odom reports visitors in Evadale including Ernest Andrews of Warren and aunt Mrs J C Toole. Deacon J R K Tanton dies. services held at First Baptist Church with Masonic rites at Morse Cemetery. Survivors include wife Emma two daughters and a son. Basketball games against China and Deweyville. high school Christmas social. Rev W R Clark resigns Jan 1. PTA concert by Rebel Band and Sunshine Sisterhood activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Andrews
Warren
J. C Toole
J. A Black
George Black
Victor
J. A. Black
Dale Phelps
Fannett
J. RK. Tanton
First Baptist Church
Eva
Dee
Deweyville
Jaytown
E. C. Nash
Longview
W. R. Clark
He Brotherhood
Groveton
D. Dimpson
Simpon
Baptist Church
Litthe Prine
Central Baptist Church
Clark
Apple Springs Baptist Church
Oscar Beaman
Beaumont
B. G. Roberts
Woodrow Baptist Church
Nederland
Rebel
PTA
Wanda Clark
Houston
Ernest Pool
WMU
Area Man Helps On JUNO II Rocket At Canaveral
Army M S g t Arnold W Gregory from Silsbee was part of a team on the JUNO II rocket project. The Dec 6 Cape Canaveral launch was by the Army Ordnance Missile Command with the Ballistic Missile Agency and Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The fourth U S space probe ran under NASA in the Geophysical Year effort with the National Academy of Sciences. Gregory, 45, joined the Army in 1930 and was last stationed in Germany, a 1934 Fred High School graduate. his wife Jimmie Lee lives in Spurger.
Sailor A. H. Lewis Jr. Aboard USS Hornet At Puget Sound
Arthur H. Lewis Jr., fireman apprentice in the US Navy and son of Mr and Mrs A H Lewis Sr of Silsbee, serves aboard the anti submarine aircraft carrier USS Hornet undergoing repairs at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Lewis, Jr
USN
A. H. Lewis, Sr
Silsbee
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Bremerton
Wash
County HD Council Christmas Party Held at Boyd's Cafe
The Hardin County Home Demonstration Council held its annual Christmas party on December 10 at Boyd's Cafe in Kountze. Twenty six members and visitors attended as Mrs Swan Wright led the program. Christmas carols were sung and Mrs Harp read a Christmas story and poem. Refreshments were served and gifts exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Home Demontration Council
Boyd's
Kountze
Swan Wright
Harp
Jimmy Reeves Enlists in Navy from Silsbee
Jimmy Reeves son of Rev. and Mrs. A. H. Reeves of Silsbee has enlisted in the U S Navy and left for San Diego for boot training. A Silsbee High School graduate he played in the school band and recently worked for East Texas Pulp and Paper Co. His sister Mrs. B T Howell lives in Sour Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Reeves
A. H. Reeves
Silsbee
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Calif
Silsbee High School
East Texas Pulp and Paper Co
B. T. Howell
Sour Lake
Votaw Community Briefs and Holiday Happenings
Community notes from Votaw recount visits by Hobden and Teal families, plans for a $21 000 swimming pool in Horizon Club camp, and upcoming Oak Christmas events. Also noted are travels to Tomball, a 79th birthday for Emma Teal, a wedding in December, and a Christmas party at Votan School with holiday closure announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Hobden
Betty
Emma Nell
Bennie
Orange
E. L. Teal
Tomball
W. E. Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Sheila Donalson
Horizon Club
Camp Waluta
Candy M
Lois Mc
Dee Ann W
Judy M
Paula M
Jackie Mc
Sherry H
Judy J
Dannah F
Jeannie C
Kay G
Jayne O
Sheila D
Edna H
McWhorter
Gossett
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Eliza
Puntes
Nan Miller
June Hartman
Nith St
Edna Wall
Joe Register
N. 4Th
General Electric
General Electric Refrigerator
Gibson Refrigerator
Gibson Refrigerator Freezer
Ma2si Hoffman
He? Hoffman
Hei Hoffman
Upright Leonard Food Freezer
Richard Collier Hardware
North Third Street
Julius Caesar
Blabby
Cheryl Marxham
Southern Building & Construction Co
Martin McKinney
Chicago
Ill
Rafian
Evadale
Community—Briefs
J. W. Odom
Area Man
Canaveral
Army
Arnold W. Gregory
Hattie B Gregory
Mem
A. W. Gregory
County HD Council
Navy
Votaw Community Briefs
Ty Mrs
Alice Stewart
Charles Bonds
Eck Moore
Swab City
Homer Cole
R. L. Moye
California
Texas
B. C. Moye
Bob Bailey
Earl and
Doyle Walters
Hob Jones
Signo
Laura Rhodes
Vira
Clifton
Kate Bailey
Arthur Fountain
Mosshill
Emma Teal
Silsbee Bee
Sveral
Joe Dettling
Gleason
Dayton
Shirley Swearingen
Carolina
Ben Commander
Clyde Musgrove
Melvin Rhodes
Woodville
Votan School
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