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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1957
Page
4
A local civic gathering includes David Read and Jerry Zuber along with Mrs Leona Whi and R. R. Burgess and Joe Thompson and James Johnson in the lineup of attendees and organizers.
George Bellenger and Frank Pancho Barclay will operate the new B and B Service Station selling Sinclair products. Located on Highway 96 South at the Kountze Highway intersection, the grand opening date will be announced later as residents are invited to inspect the facilities.
Kenneth Goins, with the 97th Engineer Battalion in Verdun, shares a clipping of metal swings welded by Hq and Svc Co members for a French orphanage. The group also gave 36,000 franc for sports equipment at a Christmas party and plans to return home in April.
A public hearing in Austin Monday night will consider a bill for a universal fishing license for fresh and salt water anglers in Texas. Howard Hargrove of Sportsmen's Clubs of Texas says the $2.15 license would exempt those under 17 and over 65 and residents fishing in their home county with dead bait. After the hearing the bill goes to the house floor for action.
The Shuta Campfire Girls met Wednesday afternoon at Sandra Savage's home with eight members present. Refreshments were served by Joanna Smyly. Next meeting will be with Judy Dubose. Sally Hartman, scribe.
Veterans may restore GI loan entitlement if sale reasons are lawful and VA is relieved of guarantee liability. Restored rights allow a new GI loan before February 1, 1965 despite the World War I deadline. A War Orphans Education Program requires a definite goal and an approved educational plan, not unrelated subjects. Annual income affects Survivors Benefits payments to dependent parents of service connected veterans.
A Texas State Bar column recounts Captain Gideon Olmstead’s sea prize dispute from 1778 to 1809, a clash between state admiralty courts and federal authority. The case spanned Pennsylvania, Congress, and the Supreme Court, ending with Olmstead receiving prize money and clarifying national power within the U S government. The tale illustrates a man’s fight for justice and a pivotal constitutional moment.
Bob Paret formerly master mechanic at East Texas Pulp and Paper is named plant engineer in charge of maintenance. John Hartman chief engineer announced the promotion on Wednesday. Paret has worked at Eastex two and a half years and resides with his family in Silsbee.
Mrs. J. T. Parrish, a longtime shut in, was honored at a Valentine party in her home on February 14. Hostesses were Mrs. Sallie Huff, Mrs. J. W. Soward, Mrs. R. W Worthy and Mrs. J. U Shine. Twenty friends attended.
Mrs L J Sagstetter thanks friends for the cards flowers visits and prayers during a hospital stay and convalescence at home in this brief notice of gratitude for support shown.
A book collection drive starts next Monday to establish a small public library in Silsbee. Lions Club and Beta Sigma Phi chapters led by Mrs. Rebecca Hobbs and Mrs. Barbara Lee sponsor, with Dr. Wade Parker as project chair. Donations may include fiction non fiction classics and reference works, excluding pulp magazines and magazines. cash accepted to buy new books.
Kiwanis members finalize plans for the annual Hotcake Supper to be held March 5 in the elementary school cafeteria. The all you can eat meal features hotcakes syrup bacon and coffee with two ticket classes for adults and children, served by club members in two shifts.
Hello World Robert Claude, a son, born Feb 13 to Mr and Mrs A A Carter of Kountze in Hardin County Hospital. John Thomas Brewer Jr and Mrs Brewer announce a son James Elton born Feb 14 in Hardin County Hospital. Jimmy J Rand and Mrs Rand report a son Michael Ray born Feb 15 in Hardin County Hospital. Kenneth Raymond born Feb 15 to Leon B Tevis of Kountze in Hardin County Hospital. Robert P Gordon and Mrs Gordon announce a son John Darrell born Feb 16 in Hardin County Hospital. Glinda Ruth daughter born Feb 16 to Herbert B Birdwell and Mrs Birdwell of Silsbee.
Turner K Pennell president of American Trust Life Insurance Company of Wichita Falls spoke to the Kiwanis club on insurance organization and programs. He answered questions as John K Bower introduced him. Attendance was high with only three members absent and plans for the Kiwanis Hot Cake Supper announced.
The Lumberton Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Union met February 15 at Mrs. Oscar L. Beaman’s home in Beaumont to hear a review of Home Missions U. S. S. S. taught by three Beaumont church members Mrs. Leo Davis Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Wiley. Lunch followed for attendees from Lumberton and Rosedale churches plus the three presenters.
The Catholic Ladies met February 13 at Mrs. Leo Young’s home with Mrs. Earl LaLonde as cohostess. President Mrs. H. T. Horka led the business session. Mrs. Edward Woolley spoke on The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Refreshments for 13 members were served. The next meeting is planned for March at Mrs. S. W. Lar’s home.
Mr and Mrs L P Skinner and Mrs W C Britton of Silsbee will depart New York on April 10 aboard the Queen Elizabeth for a five week continental tour. They will visit England France Holland Belgium Germany and Italy with stops at Alps Switzerland and historic sites. Friends wish them bon voyage as arrangements are complete and departure nears.
Larry Hardison 15 and Bud Alexander 12 began the Pasteur anti rabies treatment after skinning a fox found while traplining three miles north of Silsbee on February 6. Doctors advised a 14 day injection series as a precaution.
The Ta-Wee-Ha campfire group met at Mrs. Cecil Cobble's home with Marilyn McGinty participating. Members marked beads in a memory book and planned a bead ceremony for the following week inviting guests. Carole Cobble served as reporter.
The Methodist Circle 1 of the WSCS met Tuesday morning at nine in the educational building with 11 members present. Mrs. C. B. Dismukes presided, and Mrs. Bruce Power led the devotional. Mrs. R. F. Harp taught the third lesson in Youth in Responsible Society and spoke on personal interest in youth. Mrs. Kate Blackwell discussed The Influence of the School on Young People. The next session, March 5, will be taught by Mrs. W. P. Crockett and will conclude the series.
The Friendly Blue Birds met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Jack Shepherd's home with all members present. They toured Fair Maid Bakery in Beaumont and stopped at Carnation for refreshments. Bonnie Slaydon served as scribe.
The Happy and Friendly Blue birds toured the Fair Maid Bakery in Beaumont on Monday afternoon. They enjoyed refreshments before continuing to Silsbee. Elizabeth Chapman, scribe.
Miss Janis Shepherd daughter of Mr and Mrs G C Shepherd of Silsbee will depart for Washington DC to join Congressman Jack Brooks staff. A 1956 Silsbee High School graduate she was active in National Honor Society and campus activities.
The Silsbee High School band sponsors a midnight screening of the new picture Rock Rock Rock at Pines High. Band members receive 50 percent of advance ticket sales with proceeds funding a spring band trip. Captains are Frances Million, Harry Hough, Frank Suitt, and Ronnye Cones.
The Thursday Night Bridge Club met at Mrs. Joe Doiron's home last week. Mrs. Eddie Rutledge won high score and Mrs. Pete Farmer won second high. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Pete Farmer's home tonight.
Lois Rogers of Beaumont and Woodrow Cook were quietly married Saturday at 10 30 in the pastor s study of the First Christian Church with Rev Kent Newman officiating The attendants were her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs L D Crowell of Beaumont They will reside in Silsbee where Mr Cook is employed by Earnest Market
Mrs Jerry Shackelfer will open a lending library in her home at 525 North 6th Street on February 22. Hours run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sunday. The library will offer books for pleasure reading and for school study to help boys and girls in the community.
Charles Busby son of Mr and Mrs Russell Busby arrives home on leave from the Navy. He is stationed aboard the USS Kretch mer DER-329. Visitors during the weekend include Mr and Mrs W F Buckalew Nederland J C Robbins Lake Charles Mr and Mrs J C Robbins Shreveport Mr and Mrs N McKinney and son Folmont Mrs Mary Busby Beaumont Jerry Busby Beaumont and Miss Carol Girouard Houston.
The Order of the Rainbow Girls will hold a special program Monday night at 7 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. L. M. Prather will speak on The Life of A Rainbow Girl. A social hour follows. all Masonic and Eastern Star members invited. Barbara Wyatt is worthy adviser. Mrs. Lois Harris mother adviser.
City of Silsbee in Hardin County Texas orders an election to elect a mayor and councilman to be held April 2 1957 at the Main Fire Station with appointed managers. Filing deadline is March 2 1957 and notice posted 30 days prior. Also invites sealed bids by March 8 1957 for a 12 ton pickup and Morrison Model 900S bed and for 321 ft of chain link fencing with gates and accessories.
The Azalea Garden Club met February 13 at Mrs. J. F. McGee home with Valentine motif. Mrs. F. M. Bowers presided as president elects to lead the new year. officers include F A MecMicken first vice president Ray second vice president Baker third vice president Ray secretary Jones treasurer and Caskey parliamentarian. The next meeting is February 27 at Mrs. W F Caskey home with Mrs. F A McMicken as cohostess.
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