Silsbee Bee Editorial Staff and Publishers List
The Silsbee Bee credits its editorial staff and production team including owners David Read and R. L. Read as co-owners and publishers, with city editor Jerry Zuber and society editor Leona Whitman. Mechanical department personnel include Tommy Reac Harold Leigh Ruth Stirling James Johnson, and Charles Green as foreman printer-operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Read
R. L. Read
Jerry Zuber
Leona Whitman
Tommy Reacharold Leigh
Ruth Stirling
James Johnson
Charles Green
Local anglers report striped bass and perch catches amid cold rain
Despite frigid weather and heavy rainfall, D. D. Shine and Jay Wingfield nabbed bass from Village Creek tributaries. Mrs. How ard Hargrove and Mrs. Alma Hargrove brought back twenty white perch from Cam B, including a two-pounder and a one-and-a-half-pound fish. Reports mention near spawning indicators as bass and white perch seek shallow waters. A mystery chinchilla like creature was shot near Village Creek by Elgin Sweatt. description notes gray fur, large ears, big eyes, and six to eight inches.
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D. D. Shine
Jay Wingfield
Village
Shine
Howard Hargrove
Alma Hargrove
Cam B
Elgin Sweatt
Crook
Village Creek
Andes Mountains
South America
Elgin
Silsbee Boy Scout History Recalls Leaders and Units
The article lists early Silsbee scouting leaders and units from Troop 34 to more recent formations like Troop 88 and Pack 88. It notes Pack 199 and Troop 199, sponsorships, and mentions Eagle rank runner Dwain Sparks and the long volunteer base. February 7–13 marks National Boy Scout Week with continued local involvement.
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Don L. Hough
Luther Creel
Woodrow Cook
Cecil Cobble
Tom Daniel
Fred Dimsky
Eugene Bledge
David H. Evans
William Hall
Tom H. Hide
Harry N. Holt
A. S. Norrid
Otis Richardson
Weldon Richardson
R. L. Read
Robert Sagstetter
Raleigh Upshaw
Perry Winters
Ben Walker
Richard Weathersby
Harmon Weathersby
Edward Yoksh
Tom Barclay
Morgan Burns
Grover Cobb
David Cook
George Evans
Harry David
McAdoo Cook
William Hicks
J. W. McGinty
Hollis Meigs
William Sagstetter
Silsbee Pta
Church of the Latter Day Saints
Explorer
Silsbee
Silsbee School Board
Dwain Sparks
I. J. Sparks
Silsbee Bee
Stout Collier
River Readings and Rainfall Record at Evadale
Official weather record kept by Miss Violet Kirkpatrick shows Neches river readings and daily rainfall. Entries list dates January 23 through January 30 with river heights at 7:30 or 8:00 a m and 5:00 p m, and rainfall amounts including 1.88 inches on January 27.
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Neches
Violet Kirkpatrick
Evadale
National Youth Week at Negro First Baptist Church
The Negro First Baptist church observes National Youth Week with nightly services at 7 p.m. The theme is Call To Responsible Freedom and the week culminates in a Sunday service at 2 30 p.m. Pastor G B Holdman and assistant A L Jones lead the church.
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The
Negro First Baptist Church
G. B. Holdman
A. L. Jones
Port Arthur Citizen Seeks U S Congress Seat
W S Martin Jr known as Buddy Martin Jr a Port Arthur businessman and veteran announces his bid for the U S House in the Second District Democratic Primary on May 5 He hails from a prominent local family and carries roles in the Martin Lumber Corp vows civic involvement and military service record.
Knights of Yore Costumes Completed by Den Five Cubs
Den 5 of Cub Scout Pack 88 met Monday at Mrs. Earl Stover’s home with six boys present. John Landgraf led as den chief while David Bush served refreshments. Tommy Winger acted as scribe, and the group finished their Knights of Yore costumes.
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Den
Earl Stover
John Landgraf
David Bush
Knights of Yore
Tommy Winger
Scribe
Den 4 of Pack 199 Meets at Den Mother's Home
Den 4 of Cub Scout Pack 199 gathered Monday at the home of Mrs. Charles Richards with eight members present. The meeting opened with the cub scout promise and closed with the same pledge after refreshments and a reading about Knights by Mrs. Julia Faye Payne and Mrs. Richards.
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Den 4
Den
Charles Richards
Cub Scout Promise
Julia Faye Payne
Cub Scouts in Pack 88 Make Wooden Swords
Den 10 of Cub Scout Pack 88 met at Mrs Wade Parker home and crafted wooden swords then practiced fighting with them all eight Cubs attended Gary Wor nick provided refreshments.
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Den 10
Cub Scout Pack
Wade Parker
Gary Wornick
Den 9 Pack 88 Cub Scouts Meet to Craft Shields
Den 9 of Cub Scout Pack 88 led by Mrs. Jimmy Wright with six boys met to make shields and rehearse the closing ceremony. Stuart Herbst served refreshments while Tommy Wright acted as scribe.
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Den 9
Cub Scout
Jimmy Wright
Shields
Stuart Herbst
Par n ell and Johnson Wed in Newton Home Nuptials
Miss Eula Parnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Lynch of Newton married Derry Dean Johnson son of Mr and Mrs F D Johnson of this city January 23 at the bride's parents home. Rev Harris officiated with Cleburne Johnson best man and Joyce Parnell maid of honor. A reception followed. Mrs Johnson to graduate in May. Mr Johnson a 1956 Silsbee High School graduate who served four years in the U S Army including 18 months in Alaska. They will reside in Silsbee where he works for the Texas Highway Department.
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Eula Parnell
Bill Lynch
Newton
Derry
Dean Johnson
F. D. Johnson
Harris
Cleburne Johnson
Silsbee
Joyce Parnell
Carolyn Johnson
Johnson
Newton High School
Silsbee High School
U. S. Army
Alaska
Texas Highway Department
Paul Georgas
E. J. Davis
Wallaceville
T. A. Nini
Pasadena
L. P. McBurnett
London
England
Sam Gordon
McBurnett
South
Martin-Marshall Wedding In Houston Church
Miss Linda Treend Martin of Houston wed Dean Allen Marshall of Houston in a December 20 ceremony at Christ Episcopal Cathedral Houston. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Hugh B. Martin, was given in marriage by her brother Porter Martin. Leila Jane Martin served as maid of honor and Terry Schmidt as best man. The couple reside in Houston after both finishing college and starting careers with Fannin State Bank and Southern Electric Company respectively.
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Linda Treend Martin
Houston
Dean Allen Marshall
Christ Episcopal Church
Hugh B. Martin
Martin
Arlice Marshall
Port Arthur
Silsbee
Porter Martin
Leila Jane Martin
Mrs Doyle McKeown Sustains Hand Burns at Home
Mrs Doyle McKeown received first and second degree burns to her hands Friday night when a pan of grease on the stove spilled as she tried to carry it outside. Her right hand is improving, while her left hand is blistered and fully covered.
Den 2 Cub Scouts plan Beaumont trip and TV telecast
Den 2 of Cub Scout Pack 199 will meet Monday afternoon and travel to Beaumont to Uncle Willie's Club. The program will be televised Tuesday morning at 7 30 over Channel 6. They will be accompanied by Mr and Mrs Martin Wilson and Mr and Mrs C D Thompson.
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Den 2
Cub Scout Pack 199
Beaumont
Uncle Willie
Channel 6
Martin Wilson
C. D. Thompson
Camp Fire Group Plans Valentine Party
The E Ha Wee Camp Fire group walked to Mrs Helen Wagner's home from Read Turrentine School Monday afternoon to plan a Valentine party with Linda Beal serving refresh ments.
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E Ha Wee
Helen Wagner
Read-Turrentine
Linda Beal
Pat Leviness Joins Army Airborne Corps
Ernest Leviness 17 son of Mr and Mrs Paxton C Leviness of Silsbee enlisted in the US Army Airborne Corps on January 24 1962. He will complete basic training at Fort Chaffee Arkansas then report to airborne schools. SFC Lonzo Morgan Army recruiter scouts enlistees in Silsbee each Tuesday and Friday at 10 am.
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Pat Ernest Leviness
Paxton C. Leviness
Silsbee
US Army
Airborne Corps
Fort Chaffee
Arkansas
Army
SFC
Lonzo Morgan
Dandy Blue Birds Meet for March of Dimes Program
The Dandy Blue Birds gathered Wednesday in Cravens Hall with eight members present. They sang a song accompanied by Mrs. David Knupple and Mrs. Jim Huebner. Georgia Knupple was the reporter.
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Blue Birds
Cravens Hall
David Knupple
Jim Huebner
Georgia Knupple
Garden Club Members Attend Flower School
Local Azalea Garden Club members including Mrs. F M Bowers and Mrs. R E Switzer attended a flower show school in Port Arthur on January 24 with Fort Worth teacher Mrs. E Fred Lewis. Next meeting set for February 14 at 2 pm at Mrs. R E Switzer’s home with cohostess Mrs. V L Caraway. Mrs F M Bowers leads program on Gladiolas.
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Garden Club
F. M. Bowers
John K. Bower
Leon Boyett
R. E Switzer
Cc. J. Thorn
R. A. Getchell
H. E. Warren
J. M. Huddleston
Azalea Garden Club
Port Arthur
E. Fred Lewis
Fort Worth
R. E. Switzer
V. L. Caraway
F. M .Bowers
First Baptist WMU To Hold Luncheon
The WMU of the First Baptist Church will hold its monthly general meeting Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the church recreational hall. A covered dish supper is served at 7 p.m. The yearbook menu will be used. After supper a business meeting follows with Mrs. V. L. Carwaay presiding. Mrs. Burl Modisette leads the program Neither Are Your Ways My Ways. Night-circle members may attend.
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WMU
First Baptist Church
V. L. Carwaay
Burl Modisette
Mary Lou Brown and Jessie A Wright Wed in Port Neches
Mrs Mary Lou Brown of Silsbee and Jessie A Wright of Nederland married January 12 at the Methodist parsonage in Port Neches. Rev Ferdinand Dawson officiated. Wright active in Silsbee civic work and operates Mary Lou Browns Beauty Shop. They will reside at 3403 Avenue N Nederland. Wright works at Pure Oil ref in Smiths Bluff refinery.
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Mary Lou Brown
Silsbee
Jessie A. Wright
Nederland
Port Neches
Ferdinand Dawson
Rebel Staff Begins Work on Yearbook
Eva dale Rebel staff named to start the yearbook duties. Photos gathering ads and plans underway with Barbara Rain ey serving as sponsor. Staff include Patty Rigsby editor Patsy Nash business manager Lynne Hanchey assistant business manager Johnny LeBlanc Seay man Payton Joe Parsley sports editors Kay Toole Charlotte Wright and Madeleine Olsen annual salesmen.
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Evadale Rebel
Barbara Rainey
Patty Rigsby
Patsy Nash
Lynne Hanchey
Johnny LeBlanc
Seayman Payton
Joe Parsley
Kay Toole
Charlotte Wright
Madeleine Olsen
Trail Riders Plan Sunday Activities
The Silsbee Trail Riders met 69 members and three visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Chitty. New members Mr. and Mrs. George Harrison welcomed. Plans were made for Sunday evening arena activities. A committee selected shirt colors. Next meeting February 9 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Hebert.
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Silsbee Trail Riders
L. F. Chitty
George Harrison
Chitty
Woody Spurlock
W. C. Roy
Johnny Hoke
R .A. Hebert
Engineers Survey Fallout Shelters in Silsbee Report
Two Walter Kidde Engineers, Harvey J. Chelf and C. J. Ott, surveyed Silsbee for fallout shelter suitability as part of a nationwide Civil Defense effort. They report only three local structures meet shelter criteria and details are sent to Washington.
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Silsbee
Civil Defense and Corps of Engineers
Walter Kidde
Harvey J. Chelf
C. J. Ott
Newton
Jasper
Tyler
Polk
San Jacinto
Chambers County
Washington
Woodville Man Seeks GOP State House Seat in 7th District
Joe Kelley of Woodville, 35, announces as Republican candidate for Mississippi State Representative in the 7th District which includes Jasper Newton and Tyler counties. Kelley, a World War II veteran and local forester, vows conservative use of tax dollars and emphasizes conservative governance.
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Joe Kelley
Forrester
Woodville
Jasper
Newton l
Tyler
Sam Force Collins
Newton
Kelley
Burkeville
Judge Zollie Steakley Runs for Texas Supreme Court
Judge Zollie Steakley of the Texas Supreme Court announces candidacy for Associate Justice Place 3. He seeks his first full elective term, running to succeed himself after being named by Gov Price Daniel in January 1961 to fill the late Chief Justice Calvert's seat. The court and press have praised his work.
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Zollie Steakley
Texas Supreme Court Today
Supreme Court
Steakley
Price Daniel
Robert W. Calvert
Calvert
J. E. Hickman
Archie Gore Seeks Commissioner Job In Precinct Two
Archie Gore of Honey Island announces for Commissioner of Precinct 2 serving Honey Island Kountze Village Mills Chance Loeb and Plank. He is Har din County native, married with two sons and five grandchildren, church member, financing his own campaign and pledging equal tax base and fair property evaluation. He promises full-time duties and no outside interests.
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Archie Gore
Honey Island
Kountze
Village Mills
Chance- Loeb
Plank
Mr. Gore
Hardin County
Gore
Rights of way work under way for Neches Bridge and Silsbee bypass
The engineer said right of way acquisition for the Neches Bridge road widening through Chance Loeb and the Silsbee bypass route is near completion. Deed drawings and eastward extension of Highway 327 are underway, with actual construction still in the planning stage until right of way is largely finished.
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Chance-Loeb
Silsbee
Rural residents challenge $15 dump fee in Silsbee letter
R E McClelland criticizes Silsbee city policy charging rural residents $15 to dump garbage at the city dump. He argues taxpayers helped build the road and dump ground, urges equal free dumping for rural residents, and asks for broad reader input and a careful city study.
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R. E. McClelland
Basketball names Hare Adams and Tennison
Robert Hare Carl Adams and Nelson Tennison are listed in a basketball context. The clipping references players, with no further detail on teams or events provided.
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Robert Hare
Carl Adams
Nelson Tennison
Diverse local visits noted across Buna and nearby towns
Brief items list Buna residents visiting relatives in Denton Beaumont and Kirbyville. students Ramona and Winona Dixon study at TWU. others travel from Orange Paris and Waco for family gatherings hospital stays and weddings. Major L P McBurnett return from London with family.
Almond Attends Morgan and Lindsey Meeting in Monroe
Marion H. Almond, local manager for Morgan and Lindsey, attended the company's merchandise meeting in Monroe Louisiana on January 29 and 30. Managers viewed new merchandise lines, participated in the annual achievements awards program, and heard remarks from E. E. Latham, the company president.
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Almond
Morgan & Lindsey
Marion H. Almond
Monroe
E. E. Latham
Hardin County Officials Salary Notice for 1962
Hardin County announces proposed annual salaries for county elected officials for the remainder of 1962. On February 12, 1982, the Commissioners Court will fix salaries including County Clerk Sheriff and others at 8500 each. Fletcher Richardson, County Judge, signs the notice.
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STATE
Court of
Hardin County
Fletcher Rchardson
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Buddy” Martin Jr
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