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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1960
Page
1
24 year old Parker of Silsbee and 56 year old Williams were in a crash that sent both to Baptist Hospital. Parker died on arrival. Williams survived and remained in his car. Highway Patrolman Cecil Cain investigated the incident. Williams is survived by his wife five sons four daughters one brother five sisters 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce officials met at the school office to set April 4 for the annual banquet where W P Strube Jr of Houston will speak. Five new directors will be elected before the dinner and officers installed that night.
Funeral services for Mrs Byron McClanahan 74 were held Saturday at First Methodist Church with Rev Eugene Jonte officiating. She died Friday in St Therese Hospital after a lengthy illness. Survived by two sons Frank L and Curtis C, three daughters Gertrude Fields I V McWhorter and C C Bradshaw, a sister Mary Fiegel, a brother Robert D Lawrence and 10 grandchildren. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery under Farmer Funeral Home. Pallbearers named.
Hardin county deputies report two hijackers, William E. Wright and Jasper Paul Stanley, captured on Highway 90 near Mauriceville for a trio of holdups December 21 in Mauriceville Warren and Pine Ridge. They are jailed in Orange County on Mauriceville charges.
Funeral services were conducted at 10 a m Tuesday in Carroll Wallace Funeral Home chapel Beaumont for Billie Jan Fowler four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Fowler of Beaumont. Burial followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. She died Sunday at Hotel Dieu after about a week as a patient. Pastor D L Landrum of Trinity Methodist Church Beaumont officiated. Survived by parents three sisters Theone Karen and Sandra Fowler of Beaumont and grandparents Mr and Mrs C C Fowler of Valient Oklahoma.
William F. Milstead 82 died December 21 at his son C. C Milstead’s home in Silsbee. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p m in the Farmer Funeral Home chapel with Rev. W A Rashall officiating. He was a Pentecostal Church member. Surviving are another son S E Milstead of Silsbee and nine grandchildren. Burial followed at Knappie Farmers with pallbearers Charles Green A J Waldrip W H Waldrip Glen Conners Bobby Peveto and Raymond Green.
Samuel Lee Roy born December 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy Clinard of Spurger. John William born December 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Stout of Silshee. Richard Maurice Jr. born December 23 to Mrs. and Mrs. Richard Maurice Flowers of Buna. Merry Dae, a daughter, born December 25 to Rev. and Mrs. J. M Williams of Kountze. Gery Wayne, a son, born December 25 to Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Parker of Evadale. Shelia Annette, a daughter, born December 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Loggins of Sils. Rose Marie, a daughter, born December 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Huber of ntze. Aletha Yvette, a daughter born December 16 to Mr. and Thomas Fereu of Sour.
Brevity of holiday travel noted as many families rally for seasonal visits. Numerous residents including Stock man family of Lawrenceburg Tennessee and various Houston and Beaumont area relatives were mentioned among visitors. Air Force service members returning home for holidays also noted with local connections.
Judge H A Coe Sr of Kountze will be guest speaker at a Methodist Men meeting in Cravens Hall First Methodist Church Thursday at 7 PM A covered dish luncheon will follow Paul Georgas serves as president and Alvin J Ragan is December program chairman
The Hardin County Country Club hosts a members only New Year’s Eve dance with music by The Southernaires. The event runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. chairwoman Mrs. C. M. Kent coordinates arrangements.
James Marvin Bell of Silsbee will be awarded the Eagle Scout rank in February after three years of effort. The 14 year old, son of Mrs M M Bell, is the fourth Silsbee scout to reach Eagle, following Harold Cline Ifelter, James E Pete Farmer, and Dwain Sparks. Bell has earned merit badges, led troop activities, and served as scribe and quartermaster while training in swimming and God and Country duties. He attends Silsbee Junior High, plays football and basketball, and participates in the MYF and Explorer Scouts.
Hiardin County Savings and Loan Association will pay its eleventh semi annual dividend as of December 31. Executive vice president Robert Neyland announced a 4 percent dividend totaling over $40,000. Founded in October 1955 with $100,000 capital stock it now has assets exceeding $2,400,000. Mrs. T. M. Hickey left Friday to visit relatives in Bellville.
Most Silsbee businesses will close Monday January 2 in observance of New Year’s Day. Silsbee State Bank will remain open, while city offices close as garbage trucks and police departments operate as usual.
Funeral services for T Leon ard C. Dickerson of San Antonio who died December 21 in a San Antonio hospital were held there Friday December 23 at Travis Park Methodist Church. He was 58 native of Newton county and brother of Mrs. C. F. Richmond of Silsbee. Survived by his wife and several nieces and nephews. Dickerson served 20 years with the Kelly Air Force Base civilian security police and was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge I O O F and DAV.
Mr and Mrs L L Hilliard of Scottsbluff Nebraska arrived in Silsbee for a holiday visit hosted by their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs W K Hilliard at 222 Read Street Their son radioman founder owner of KOLT Scottsbluff and two other sons Phillip and Russell both CSU students joined the Texas trip Also visiting are Mrs Jack Briggins Berwyn Illinois and John Wiggins sister and mother of Mrs Bill Hilliard They plan to stay until after New Year then go to Kerrville for winter plans
D. D. Shine of Silsbee's planning commission told Kiwanis members that hiring a professional planning engineer could save the city thousands later. He cited examples and estimated a program cost of about $11,000, predicting future savings many times that amount. Jack Hedge introduced the speaker. he and Shine serve on the city planning commission. The Wednesday meeting was the last presided over by President Clift Caraway. Hedge will lead next week.
Mr and Mrs S F Hobden Jr announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of Betty Ethel Hobden to LaDean Erickson of Shreveport La. The ceremony is set for Dec 31 at Border Street Pentecostal Church Orange with Rev Fred Foster officiating. Local musicians and family members named for roles.
The Ruth Sunday School Class of Good Shepherd Baptist Church met December 21 at Mrs. B. W. Domaschk’s home for a Christmas party and business meeting. Officers for the next quarter were elected and gifts were exchanged as 13 food baskets were given to shutins.
The Twentieth Century Club met December 21 at Mrs W C Britton’s home with cohostess Mrs Eddie Plunk. Twenty two members and six guests attended as program leaders Mrs J K Bower and Mrs W H Holland presented a Christmas program assisted by Mrs Robert Neyland with songs and violin. The group sang Silent Night to close. The next meeting is set for January 4 at Mrs B L Moreland’s home with Mrs Warren Bower assisting.
A Watch Night service will be held at Woodrow Baptist Church on Saturday night from 8 p m until after midnight. Sponsored by the Brotherhood, Marvin Tutt leads the program. Families with small children may attend free of charge at any time. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited.
Flames gutted Sportsman's Lodge at Town Bluff lake near U S 190 and Silsbee Dam B road. The south end housing sporting goods and grocery was a total loss. cafe and kitchen damaged by fire and water. Operator C A Williams estimated $20,000 stock lost. $12,000 insurance. Building owned by Mrs Mildred Rawls and insured. Volunteer fire departments from Woodville and Jasper responded.
John Hartman of Silsbee now at the University of Texas in Austin received one of 14 Outstanding Freshman Awards of Merit for distinguished work on the Freshman Council during the fall semester. He chaired the freshman elections commission and helped plan elections for president vice president and secretary. he also served as vice president of the elections committee.
First Methodist Church of Silsbee opens 6 to 12 p m Saturday for prayer. A 7 p m New Year’s Eve service and 10 45 a m Lord’s Supper are noted. Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Evening 7 p m features student recognition sermon by Rev Charles Strack with a social hour sponsored by the Education Commission and Woman’s Society.
The WMU of the First Baptist Church will hold a general meeting Tuesday morning in the church. The executive board meets at 9 30 a m the committee at 10 a m and the business session and program at 10 30 a m Mrs V L Caraway will preside over the business session Burl Modisette will lead the program Indians of the Southwest The circle with the largest attendance will be crowned Queen For the Day Nursery will be open for babies and preschoolers Lunch is served at noon and workers are invited to join for lunch.
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