Cecil Smyly Heads Tri-County Shrine Club in Santa Fe
Cecil Smyly, a Santa Fe employee and active Mason, was elected president of the new Tri-County Shrine Club formed by Shriners from Hardin Tyler and Jasper counties. Officers include W Allen Coats Warren vice president Clark Allen Woodville second vice president Carl Wilson Jasper third vice president Frank L McClanahan Silsbee secretary John Lilley Jasper treasurer Directors J W Overstreet Kountze J P Miller Woodville Tony Zager Buna C L Dickinson Martin Wilson Silsbee Beamount potentate Hugh N Glezen installed officers with J D Hill past potentate serving as temporary chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Smyly
Santa Fe
Masonic Order
Tri-County
Shrine Club
Hardin, Tyler
Jasper
W. Allen Coats
Warren
Clark Allen
Woodville
Carl Wilson
Frank L. McClanahan
Silsbee
John Lilley
J. W. Overstreet
Kountze
J. P. Miller
Tony Zager
Buna
C. L. Dickinson
Martin Wilson
Hugh N. Glezen
Beaumont
el Mina Temple
Galveston
J. D. Hill
Temple
Legislation Talk On Teacher Salaries At Kountze Meeting
A W Shannon Beaumont public schools official spoke on pending state legislation affecting teachers' salaries before Hardin County Teachers Association members in the Kountze School cafeteria. Jimmy Heaton Jr introduced the speaker as the association's vice president. Choral club and Kountze high band provided performances during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Teachers’ Assn
Kountze
A. W. Shannon
Beaumont Public Schools
Jimmy Heaton Jr
Association
Choral Club
Marilyn Fuller
R. M. Kennerly
J and H Drive In Cafe Set to Open Here Next Thursday
The J and H Drive In Cafe will hold a grand opening next Thursday Feb 14 located north of town on Highway 92 near Walker's Service Station owners Mr and Mrs J E Ashworth say. They previously ran a cafe in Woodville for two years and Mr Ashworth previously worked in furniture and appliance business and operated a Lack's Associate Store in Woodville. The couple plans to relocate to Silsbee soon and have two grown sons one with the Longview Police Force and the other with Gulf Refining Company. They attend the Church of Christ. Mr and Mrs H W Oliver and daughter of Highlands visited the Wm Free home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 92
Walker
J. E. Ashworth
Ashworth
Woodville
Silsbee
Longview
Gulf Refining Company
Church of Christ
City Dimes Drive Totals and County Progress in Silsbee
The March of Dimes drive in Silsbee totals 3861.57 with funds still expected to arrive. Marion Wilson chairs the effort while County Treasurer Robbie Jones notes 6541.32 turned in through Wednesday and anticipates over 7000 after pending contributions. The Mother's March on Polio in Silsbee directed by Beta Sigma Phi raised 283.60. Wilson thanks all workers and donors for their grand job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Martin Wilson
Robbie Jones
Beta Sigma Phi
Traffic arrests head list as Silsbee police nab 69 in Jan
Silsbee police report 69 arrests in the past month led by two DWIs and five drunks. City tickets include 24 speeding in city limits and three in school zones. four offenses for no operator’s license. others for wrong direction, close driving, red lights, stop signs, petty theft, illegal parking, and reckless driving. 62 fines paid in city court. Also family visit notes and a Marine discharge followed by Texas University enrollment.
Special Little League Meeting To Be Held February Seventh
A special meeting is called for tonight at 7:30 in the Hardin County Savings and Loan offices to decide the future of Silsbee Little League Baseball. League president Sam Cerniglia cites declining support and outlines costs for new lights, park staff, repairs, and uniforms, urging team sponsors to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Hardin County Savings and Loan Association
Sam Cerniglia
Cerniglia
Dana Cole Visits Relatives of Silsbee This Weekend
Dana Cole of Allen Academy visited last weekend at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cole, in Silsbee, spending time with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Cole
Allen Academy
C. E. Cole
Silsbee
Revival At Full Gospel Church Led By Rev Kent Newman
A revival is underway at the Full Gospel Church two and a half miles north of Silsbee. Rev Kent Newman of First Christian Church preaches each evening at 730 with a Tuesday youth rally. The Maddoux Sisters quartet of Beaumont provides special music as Mrs Geneva Busley invites the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Full Gospel Church
Silsbee
Kent Newman
First Christian Church
Maddoux Sisters
Beaumont
Geneva Busley
Silsbee to host 1957 Heart Fund drive February
Bruce Watts Jr principal of Silsbee High School will chair the Hardin County Heart Fund campaign from February 1 to 28, affiliated with the Sabine Neches District of the American Heart Association. He urged community support to fund research and education to combat heart disease, noting it caused more deaths than any other cause last year and that 1 in 16 Americans suffer from a heart or vascular ailment.
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Bruce Watts Jr
Silsbee High School
Heart Fund
Silsbee
Leake Bevil
Kountze
Hardin County Heart Association
Sabine Neches
American Heart Association
Watts
Mr. Watts
United States
Heart Association
Hardin County Sheriff Reports 1956 Fines and Jail Costs
The Hardin county sheriff's department reported 1956 fines totaling 46995.50 and jail costs including 7156.71 for feeding prisoners and 6520.35 for automobile expenses. Sheriff William Whitaker notes 1335 inmates, 307 of whom could not pay fines, totaling 7674 days jailed. Deputy Rountree reports 21 arrests last week. Visitors included Ale Kenneth Busby and the Fitzgeralds of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Sheriff’s Department
William Whitaker
Sheriff's Department
Episcopal Church Schedules Inquirer's Classes
A series of Inquirer's classes will be held at St. John’s Episcopal church starting Sunday Feb 10 at 6 p.m. Classes occur on the first second and fourth Sundays each month until Easter. Rev Lane Denson of St Matthews Beaumont and Rev Charles Dobbins of Trinity Pt Neches conduct them. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inquirer
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Lane Denson
St. Mathews Episcopal Church
Beaumont
Charles Dobbins
Trinity Episcopal Church of
Pt. Neches
Water and shipyard memories fuel Silsbee bond discussion
A nostalgia filled column recalls boat building from 1917 to present as Silsbee weighs a one million dollar water and sewer bond issue. City Manager Pennington explains staged bond sales to finance phased extensions including Woodrow and Roosevelt Drive areas and a new disposal plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Silsbee
Herbatyne
City Hall
Spence T. Love
James R. Hale
Love
Woodrow
Roosevelt Drive
Bill Pennington
Kirby
Britton Cravens
16Th Street
East Silsbee
Fresenius and
Wood
Biul Pennington
Pennington
Wm. Free
Lee Yawn
Ted Welk
Giles Craft Howard Granberry
Glover Wills
Mr. Phillips
Beaumont Evangelist Leads Revival at Assembly of God
Beaumont evangelist Rev. Eugene Labby conducts a revival at the First Assembly of God Church in Beaumont. Services begin Sunday night and continue nightly at 7 15 with Rev J A Hendrix inviting the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Labby
Beaumont
First Assembly of God Church
J. A. Hendrix
Silsbee Boxers Fail To Secure Wins In Golden Gloves
Silsbee Youth club boxers faced a tough opening round at the Golden Gloves with six losses on split decisions and TKOs. Coach George Vena praised the effort and noted plans for a second-round trip to Beaumont and a forthcoming card on Saturday February 23, aiming for possible championship runoff and a local welterweight clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
George Vena
Beaumont City Auditorium
Vena
John Nolan
Nolan
Roger Ruggles
Robert Swearingen
Prentice Alexander
Monte Ruggles
Richard Weeks
Johnny Upshaw
Chester Alexander
Robert Barnes
Ricky Hargrove
Buddy Upshaw
Ronald Weeks
Larry Young
Sammy Smith
Carl Bonner
W. D. Kinard
Smokey Skinner
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Patsy Ann White
Miss Patsy Ann White bride elect of Joe Garland Nixon was honored with a Monday bridal shower at the home of Mrs Leon Williams. Mrs Glenn Reid led the guest book and punch while Mrs Buna Wilson arranged the cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Ann White
Joe Garland Nixon
Leon Williams
Glenn Reid
Tammie Smith
Buna Wilson
Williams
Tommie Smith
Ruby Bridge
William Whitaker
Russell Busby
Silsbee Scouts Prepare Birthday Celebration Friday
Eight Silsbee Scouting units plan a 47th anniversary program at 6 45 p m Friday at Eastex picnic grounds with Cub packs Explorer posts and Boy Scout troops taking part A dish supper will be served public invited and J W Johnson coordinates The ceremony includes remarks by Earl Wills and John J D Cones and a possible rain plan to the Junior High cafeteria
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Boy Scouts of America
Eastex
Kountze Highway
J. W Johnson
John J. D. Cones
Namish
Mr. Cones
Dogwood
Earl Will
Cones Ha
Earl Wills Wil
Cones
Scouting
America
Johnson
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Teacher Association
H. W. Oliver
Highlands
Jay Collier
Wesley Clark
Dam B
Silsbee Police
Grady Tarver
R. L. Slaughter
Gay
Bruce Power
Slaughter
Marine Corps
Texas University
Silsbee Area
Sheriff’s Department
Office
Dave Rountree
Ale Kenneth Busby
Pensacola
Florida
W. D. Fitzgerald
Sherri
Houston
J. C. Busby
Episcopal Church
Rosie Ridge
Village Creek
Gilliam
Dad” Barber
Neches River
Neches
Gilbert Dominguez
Dr. Beazley
Sabine Lake
Galveston Bay
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