Silsbee Bee Editorial Staff and Roles
A fragment lists staff positions at the Silsbee Bee including editors David Read R L Read Jerry Zuber Mrs Leona Whitman R R Burgess Joe Thompson James Johnson Louis Johnson and Co owners and publishers News Editor Society and Personal Editor Mechanical Department Composing Room Foreman Printer Operator Pressman Stereotyper with garbled trailing text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Read
R. L. Read
Jerry Zuber
Leona Whitman
Spurlocks and kin host weekend visitors
Fred residents report weekend calls as Charlie Spurlock and wife from Houston visited H. H. Spurlock and Nan Spurlock. Harry Feldachen and children of Nederland and Britton Hutto called on Mary Chance. Arthur McInnis and J. N. Cravey visited Joette Cravey in Beaumont hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Spurlock
Houston
H. H. Spurlock
Nan Spurlock
Harry Feldachen
Nederland
Britton Hutto
Mary Chance
Arthur McInnis
J. N. Cravey
Joette Cravey
Beaumont
Bride and Reverend Wed in Beaumont Home Ceremony
Julia Ann Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Marshall and Rev William David Bush son of J H Bush of Colmesweil were married December 12 at 8 pm in the home of Rev Charles H Miller in Beaumont Beverly Verdine was the bride’s only attendant The bride's mother noted she is a 1955 Silsbee High School graduate and Lamar College attendee The groom a Colmesweil native serves as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church The couple will reside in Beaumont where he works for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ann Marshall
J. D. Marshall
William David Bush
J. H. Bush
Colmesweil
Charles H. Miller
Beaumont
Beverly Verdine
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Oldest Driver Seeks Longevity Over Speed in Race
Veteran racer aims to prove experience can outpace youth as he prioritizes endurance strategy over outright speed at the upcoming event. He emphasizes steady laps, fuel management, and mental focus as keys to a successful bid.
John Williams Improves After Mill Accident
John C. Williams, pipefitter's helper at East Texas Pulp and Paper, is progressing satisfactorily at Hotel Dieu in Beaumont after a press crushed him. Miss Rosie Jones, plant nurse, said Williams, who lived about a mile from the mill, could receive visitors soon. His co worker T. J. Ward escaped with minor injuries and returned to work the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Williams
East Texas Pulp and Paper Company
Hotel Dieu
Beaumont
Rosie Jones
Williams
Victor Highway
T. J. Ward
Ward
Miss Jones
Card of Thanks for the Loss of Mrs. Albert Cook
I thank my friends for expressions of sympathy during my bereavement in the loss of my beloved sister Mrs. Albert Cook. Mrs. Hal T. Burrows
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Mrs. Albert Cook
E Meadows Wins Conservation Award in Lower Neches District
E Meadows of Chance Loeb is named outstanding supervisor for the Lower Neches Soil Conservation District. A committee of Hardin county bankers selected him for the area award. Texas Bankers sponsor the honor. He produced a 33 minute color film on conservation, filming 250 hours, and operates on 50 acres with a high pasture yield.
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Lower Neches
State Highway Department
Wesleyan Bible Class Christmas Party Held at Collier Home
The Wesleyan Bible Class of First Methodist Church met at Mrs. R. W. Collier’s home Tuesday at 7 30 PM for its annual Christmas party. Members led prayers sang carols exchanged gifts and donated groceries for a needy family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Bible Class
Collier Home
Wesleyan Bible
First Methodist Church
R. W. Collier
J. D. Thompson
C. E. Richmond
W. L. Brigance
Christ
Kate Blackwell
20th Century Club Christmas Program Review
The Twentieth Century Club met December 18 at Mrs. W. C. Britton’s home with co host Mrs. Eddie Plunk. The program featured three Christmas poems by Mrs. Don McGowan, singing led by Mrs. Neyland, and a Nativity story narrated by Mrs. McGowan with others performing. Guests included Mrs. Paul Georges and Miss Marguerite Gunter. The next meeting is January 8 at Mrs. Britton’s home with host Mrs. C. W. McGinty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
W. C. Britton
Eddie Plunk
Don McGowan
Robert Neyland
McGowan
Neyland
J. K. Bower
B. L. Moreland
Paul Georges
Marguerite Gunter
Joe Register
Britton
C. W. McGinty
Local births noted in Hardin County Hospital records
Hello World Mr. and Mrs J E Gore of Fred welcomed Nora Darlene on December 17. Delbert Lee arrived December 16 for Mr. and Mrs J C Anderson of Saratoga. John Keith born December 16 to Mr. and Mrs J W Sheffield of Spurger. Kent Franklin born December 16 to Mr. and Mrs J F Sanford of Silsbee. Gary Dean, a son Dan Cowand born December 12 to Mr. and Mrs W D Cruse of Kountze. Dan Cowand?
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J. E. Gore
Fred
Nora Darlene
Hardin County Hospital
Kountze
Delbert Lee
J. C. Anderson
Saratoga
J. W. Sheffield
Spurger
John Keith
J. F. Sanford
Silsbee
Kent Franklin
Gary Dean
W. D. Cruse
Robert FE. Hardbarger
Dan Cowand
Doke Moore 74 Found Dead in Bed in Silsbee
Funeral services for Doke Moore 74 will be held at 3 p m today from Farmers Funeral Home in Silsbee. He was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning at his daughter Mrs W J Boudreaux of Houston. Survived by son J D Moore of Silsbee and three daughters including Mrs J W Oldham of Silsbee Mrs G B Powell of Alvin and Mrs Ennis Smart of Nederland. Rev R E Barclay will officiate. interment Resthaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doke Moore
W. J. Boudreaux
Houston
Farmer Funeral Home
Moore
G. B. Powell
Alvin
Ennis Smart
Nederland
R. E. Barclay
First Baptist Church
Pioneer Texan Dies In Honey Island
G W Jenkins 96 died at his son W O Jenkins home in Honey Island. Funeral at Emanuel Baptist Church Honey Island with Rev Dave Lilley officiating. Burial Village Mills Cemetery. Survived by wife Bam Holland, daughter Nettie Hipp, four sons, 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren. Pace Wells Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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G. W
George) Jenkins
W. O. Jenkins
Honey Island
Emanuel Baptist Church
Dave Lilley
Village Mills
Jenkins
Madisonville
Texas
Purvis
Miss
Bam Holland
Keith Lumber Co
Nettie Hipp
Los Angeles
Calif
J. T. Jenkins
Crockett
A. D. Jenkins
Nederland
C. C. Jenkins
Orange
DeMolays To Meet Tonight At 7 30 In Masonic Hall
The DeMolay organization meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. The Mothers Club co sponsors the group with a downstairs hall meeting then robes will be presented to DeMolay members. A social hour with refreshments follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
Masonic Temple
Mother’s Club
Mrs. C. C. Fee Dies Suddenly in Silsbee at 72
Funeral services for Mrs. C. C. Fee, 72, who died Tuesday in her Silsbee home, will be held at 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church with Rev. R. E. Barclay and Rev. Bruce Power officiating. Survived by son W. H. Fee, daughters Mrs. Ben Toomey and Ruby Fee, three brothers, a sister, and three grandchildren. Burial in Frank's Branch cemetery. Farmer's Funeral Home of Silsbee directing.
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C. C. Fee
Silsbee
First Baptist Church
R. E. Barclay
Bruce Power
Fee
W. H. Fee
Ben Toomey
Ruby Fee
Beaumont
Sam Yawn
Chester Yawn
Fred
Perry Yawn
Warren
Jim Levins
Frank’s Branch Cemetery
Farmer's Funeral Home
Soil Conservation District News Highlights Local Seeding Efforts
W M Matthews seeded 30 acres to S1 White clover on rice land as part of a rotation to improve soil and provide grazing. He plans to graze only after establishment. 300 lb of 10-20-10 fertilizer applied. Matthews operates near Sour Lake in Zone 4. R B Warden planted seven acres to White Clover with 250 lb of 6-24-24 and lime. Warden aims to convert 74 acres to adapted grasses and legumes six miles south of Kountze. District Supervisors met December 12 1957. attendees included Gene Warren and Raymond.
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W. M. Matthews
Billy
Soil Conservation District
Sour Lake
R. B. Warden
Pasture Conservation Plans Approved For Local Landowners
Hardy and Luke Kennedy along with LeRoy Tompson and Vocational Agricultural teachers issued notice on approved conservation plans for Max Williams Hollis Warren Raymond Mullins and S L Randall. SCS technicians assist as landowners cooperate with the Lower Neches Soil Conservation District advising delaying grazing to protect new pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Williams
Hollis Warren
Raymond Mullins
S. L. Randall
Neches Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation Service
First Assembly of God Christmas Program Saturday
The First Assembly of God Church will host a Christmas program on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The children present a short program and the play Come, to the Stable directed by Mrs. Annette Thompson. Young people sponsor the play and the church invites the public. fruit bags will be given.
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Assembly of God Church
Annette Thompson
J. A. Hendrix
Rev Kermit Reneau to Speak at Evergreen Assembly of God
Rev Kermit Reneau district superintendent of the South Texas District of the Assembly of God will be guest speaker at Evergreen Assembly of God Church Sunday. Morning worship starts at 11 and evening services at 7:30. A Christmas program by church youth is planned for Friday night Dec 20. Pastor Rev F C Drake invites the public.
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Kermit Reneau
South Texas
Assembly of God
Evergreen Assembly of God
F. C. Drake
Frank Robinson Elementary Honors A Honor Roll Pupils
Frank Robinson Elementary lists its A Honor Roll pupils including Linda Benty Clifford Pate Arthur Gilmore Elnora Brackens Theodore Hollis Paula Lewis Thelma Duncan Issac Hollis Carolyn A Lee Carolyn Turner Dennis Wilson Georgia Riggans Brenda Moran Charles Diamond Norma Raye Green June Irvin June Phillips Lela M Love Edna and several others.
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Linda Benty
Clifford Pate
Arthur Gilmore
Elnora Brackens
Theodore Hollis
Paula Lewis
Thelma Duncan
Issac Hollis
Carolyn A. Lee
Carolyn Turner
Dennis Wilson
Georgia Riggans
Brenda Moran
Charles Diamond
Norma Raye Green
June Irvin
June Phillips
Lela M. Love
Edna
Local Names Listed in School Honor Roll Notables
A long list of individuals including Deloris Scott Marilyn Smith Clarence Walters Shirley Vern Kyles Floyd H Kyles Deborah Ann Hardeway Diane Tarver Cynthia Hollis Patricia Fortson Johnny Hudson Joyce Gilmore Marilyn Smith Verma Tillis Reginald Tarver Karen Holden Rufus Sykes Janice Akins Mary Ewings Arthur Kyles Jr Cleveland Pate Jr Jimmy Tarver Sarah Carter Don Knighton Rebecca Lane James Akins Deloris Burks Gwendolyn Fulton Janet Hitchens Judy Simmons Wesley Thomas John Tillis Jr Carolyn Moffett Eddie Howard Gladys Nowlin Brenda Richardson Rosie Lewis Evelyn Turk Shirley Rue Freddie Sapp Joyce Thomas Rodney Burks Joe Hudson John Fennell Richard Ford Michael McDonald T C Duncans Jr.
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Deloris Scott
Marilyn Smith
Clarence Walters
Shirley Vern Kyles
Floyd H. Kyles
Deborah Ann Hardeway
Diane Tarver
Cynthia Hollis
Patricia Fortson
Johnny Hudson
Joyce Gilmore
Carold Lane
Joyce Smith
Marilyn J. Smith
Verma Sue Tillis
Reginald Tarver
Karen Eileen Holden
Rufus Sykes
Janice Akins
Mary Ewings
Arthur Kyles, Jr
Cleveland Pate, Jr
Jimmy Tarver
Sarah Carter
Don Knighton
Rebecca Lane
James Akins
Deloris Burks
Gwendolyn Fulton
Janet Hitchens
Judy Simmons
Wesley Thomas
John Tillis Jr
Carolyn Moffett
Eddie Howard
Gladys Nowlin
Brenda Nell Richardson
Rosie Mary Lewis
Evelyn Turk
Shirley Rue
Freddie Lee Sapp
Joyce Thomas
Rodney Burks
Joe Hudson
John Fennell
Richard Ford
Michael McDonald
T. C. Duncans, Jr
Cub Scout Den 7 Holds Christmas Party At Mrs Jackson Home
Den 7 members met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. R. O. Jackson with eight attendees. The party featured toy gifts for underprivileged children, games, stories, and refreshments served by Ben Newsum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout den 7
R. O. Jackson
Ben Newsum
Marines Raise First Flag On Guadalcanal After Landing
On August 7 1942 the 1st Marine Division under Major General Alexander A Van Degrift began the first WWII offensive by landing on Guadalcanal. By day’s end the first American flag flew atop a Japanese flag pole at Kikom. The initial Marine unit ashore was the 1st Platoon of Company A 1st Pioneer Battalion.
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Macrine
Alexander A. Vandegrift
Guadalcanal
Kikom
Marine Corps
Pioneer Battalion
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R. R. Burgess
Joe Thompson
James Johnson
Louis Johnson
Fred Community Briefs
Miss Frances McInnis
William D. Bush
John Williams
Hal T. Burrows
Medical Mirror
Science Editors
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20Th Century Club
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Soil Conservation District News
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the God of
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