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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1962
Page
1
Businesses in Silsbee will close again next Tuesday in observance of the New Year after Christmas shutdowns. Normal hours resume this week as downtown traffic returns to normal following a surge of last minute shoppers last Monday. Downtown stores extended to 7 p m the week before Christmas for peak crowds.
Representatives from at least three Southwest Conference colleges have contacted Jerry Lindsey regarding joining their athletic programs. Texas University Texas A M and Baylor have shown interest, with Lindsey seen as a standout center and defensive tackle. He recently had knee surgery in Beaumont and may pursue an athletic scholarship to play football and baseball.
The Twentieth Century Club met December 19 at Mrs. W. C. McNeil's home with cohostess the late Mrs. Oscar Baker. President Mrs. Warren Bower led a gathering of 22 members, one honorary member, and several guests. Music ranged from violin solos to Christmas stories, ending with a rendition of The Lord's Prayer. The next meeting is planned for June at Mrs. W. C. Britton's residence.
Singers from Jasper Liberty Jefferson Tyler Orange and Hardin counties will sing at 30 p m Monday night at the First Assembly of God Church. Fred Anders handles arrangements and invites all who enjoy good singing to attend.
Avalea Garden Club met December 1 in the home of Mrs. V. L Caraway with Mrs. W. S. Pasvo hosting. Sixteen members and two guests attended as Mrs. Ro F E. Switzer presided. Committee members were appointed to serve as the auditing committee and gifts were exchanged after the Christmas Story.
Mrs Leona Whitman lists local and out of town visitors during the holidays. Names include Richard Ratliff Roger Ratliff and many more from Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana. Families hosted guests in home settings across Jasper and area.
Twenty Texas A&M College students will attend the National Student Assembly of the YMCA on the University of Illinois campus December 27 to January 2. Delegation leader Don Willis of Dallas presides. J Gordon Day serves as general secretary of the campus YMCA. Four Ags are foreign students for China and Korea. Richard Ratliff of Silsoce is among the 20 selected youths.
City police report the Christmas weekend was unusually quiet with only minor fender benders and no arrests beyond the usual drunk-tank intake. Officer Max Zeller credited heavy patrols and weather for the lull and cautioned motorists about New Year celebrations ahead.
County law officers rounded up 38 people over the weekend for holiday intoxication and vagrancy. Of the 36 arrested for drunkenness, 4 faced DWI charges, 27 were drunk and disorderly, and 2 were jailed for vagrancy. The Hardin County Sheriff’s office in Kountze will stay open for New Year’s weekend expecting heavy activity.
All Hardin County officials reelected in November will be sworn in January 2 at the courthouse. In Silsbee a new face appears with Elmer L. McLaughlin taking over duties as Justice of the Peace for this precinct, succeeding Judge Louis Sellers who retired.
Silsbee resident and Brown and Root construction employee Mott died in a single vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 69 three miles north of Colmesicil at 9 45 am Monday. Survived by wife Laura Mott daughter Melinda mother Margarette Davis brother Douglas J Mott and grandparents Frank Rushing and Mary Smith. Revs Hutson and Lee officiated and burial was in Runnels Cemetery San Augustine County. Mott, Korean War veteran, was taken from Edwards Funeral Home in Woodville to Lufkin.
Silsbee cagers enter their third tournament of the season traveling to Port Arthur on December 28 and 29. They open with Pasadena at 11 a.m. Friday and may play again in either the championship or consolation bracket.
Hello World Mr and Mrs Billy Burcham of Silsbee welcome son Billy Brian Jr born December 24 at St Elizabeth Beaumont. Mr and Mrs Marles Risinger of Silsbee announce a daughter. Larry Carrier of Kountze welcomes daughter Tena Lea born December 9 7) Jana Lynn born December 25 to Richard Ester and wife of Silsbee. Jessie Hemulton of Wotaw proud parent of daughter Tena Vernice born December 25.
Elders J. W. Savage and W. Caraway will lead the 11 o clock worship at First Presbyterian Church in Rev Larry M. Correa s absence. Savage will deliver the message and Caraway will read in worship. No evening program. church school as usual with adult class beginning a new study at the manse 21 Read Street on Jan 6.
Mr and Mrs Harold FF Leigh returned home Sunday after attending funeral services for his father B R Leigh in Jaa per. Mr Leigh died after a short illness in the hospital. Services were held Saturday morning in Collins Funeral Chapel.
Speaker James A. Turman announces Rep. Emmett Lack of Kountze will replace Rep. O. H. Schram on the Interim Wish and Wildlife Resources Committee. The panel studies Texas fish and wildlife resources, including sand and shell in public waters, oyster shell issues, and wildlife conservation with Gulf Coast states on reciprocity laws.
Knights of Pythias lodge hosted a Christmas party for 178 underprivileged children twelve and younger from Village Creek to the county line and Neches River area. Members arranged transportation, gifts, nuts, fruit, and candy with Santa Claus visiting the hall decorated for the event.
Christmas baskets were delivered to 142 Silsbee area families last weekend as the Community Christmas Basket Drive concluded. Mrs. H. W. Boddie said 128 baskets were distributed through the main drive and 17 at schools. Explorer Post 88 and Silsbee High School Key Club organized packing and distribution with food donations from local citizens. The drive, sponsored by the Silsbee Minister’s Fellowship, relied on church and community support.
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