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Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1962

Page

2

Foreman Printer-Operator Linotype Stereotyper

Classified notice lists job positions at The Silsbee Bee for 1962 including Foreman Printer-Operator Linotype Operator and Stereotyper holdings.

Predator Bounties Questioned by Wildlife Specialist

Wildlife expert Ed Cooper challenges bounty programs in Texas counties as ineffective and prone to fraud. He notes little evidence that paying for predator kills reduces problems, cites repeated payouts for the same scalp and other dishonest practices, and argues losses drive control regardless of bounties.

Texas Ed Cooper Extension Wildlife Cooper Court House

Notable bass catch and oddities along Village Creek

The report by Jerry Zuber notes Darrell Shine landing a five and a half pound bass at Village Creek, with fellow anglers like W R Pittman and Nick Kill fishing nearby. A bobcat sighting near Gregory Lake intrigues readers, and Bubba Kaine describes a small twister that damaged a tin house and garage, with photos taken of the wreckage.

Darrell Shine Shine Village Creek Bubba Kaine Buna

Tigers Hope for State Playoff Bid After Close Win

A fragmentary account notes Silsbee Tigers, likened to Col Glenn, winning Tuesday to edge Killeen and set up a showdown with Clear Creek in Houston for a spot in the state playoff tournament in Austin.

Silsbee Tigers Col. Glenn Killeen Houston Strong Clear Creek Austin

Kay Taylor Marries John Crawford at Arlington State College

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Taylor announce the marriage of their daughter Kay to John Francis Crawford son of Mr. and Mrs. W A Crawford of Keller Texas The ceremony was performed by Rev Burl West in the Morgan House on Arlington State College campus Arlington Jan 11 with immediate family and close friends Elizabeth Coke served as maid of honor Billy Crawford Jr was best man Sandra Watts brides maid and Jimmy Davis usher A reception followed Kay Crawford a Silsbee High School graduate and Arlington State College student John Crawford a junior pre med student

Robert C. Taylor Kay John Francis Crawford W. A. Crawford Keller Texas Burl West Morgan House Arlington State College Arlington Elizabeth Coke Billy Crawford Jr Sandra Watts Jimmy Davis Crawford Silsbee High School

Silsbee Tigers Honored With Friday Supper

The 10-AAA district champion Silsbee Tigers basketball team was feted at a barbecue hamburger supper Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Donelson. Co hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Billy Dinkle. The event hosted the entire team including managers and Coach Jimmy Joe Rand at 108 Bowers Road.

Silsbee Tigers H. M. Donelson Billy Dinkle Tiger Jimmy Joe Rand Donelson Bowers Road

Card of Thanks from Prentice Morgan

Prentice Morgan thanks friends for cards letters flowers and prayers during hospital stay. Blessings to all.

Prentice Morgan

Woodville Prepares for 1962 Dogwood Festival

Woodville moves ahead with plans for March 31 Dogwood Festival themed The Nineties in Tyler County. Flower making has been active for weeks with thousands of artificial blooms. The King’s Men will select the Queen and oversee festival success. Committees formed. B H McGuire names program committee members F E Abernathy E H Miller J W Shields S L Lindsey Cone Clark J B Coffman.

Tyler County King’s Men B. H. McGuire F. E. Abernathy E. H. Miller J. W. Shields S. L. Lindsey Cone Clark J. B. Coffman

Azalea Garden Club Meets with Valentine Theme

The Azalea Garden Club gathered February 14 at Mrs. Switzer’s home with cohostess Mrs. Warren. Thirteen members one guest and two new members attended. program on Gladiola by Mrs. Bowers. они. club to landscape Schlesinger's Home in Beaumont. Garden Club week March 12–18. resignation of Mrs. Boris Riggs accepted. next meeting February 28 at Mrs. Britton’s Evadale with plant sale and program on grooming and conditioning plant material.

Azalea Garden Club R. E. Switzer H. E. Warren O. P. Ellison Tom Singletars R. H. Ernst Gladiola F. M. Bowers Schlesinger Beaumont Leon Boyette Port Arthur Warren Boris Riggs Carl Britton Evadale

Lion King of Beasts Not Largest or Bravest

The article notes that despite the lion’s royal title, it is not the largest or strongest animal, nor the bravest in the animal kingdom, suggesting other species surpass it in these traits.

Beasts

Income Tax Returns Guide for 1940 Form Options

The article explains who must file income tax returns, noting thresholds of 600 dollars, 1200 for seniors, and outlines gross income definitions. It compares Form 1040A and Form 1040, explains joint filing limits, and describes Schedule B and other schedules, emphasizing self assessment and using IRS booklets for help.

Internal Revenue Service

Silsbee Raises About $2300 In 1962 March of Dimes Drive

Silsbee wound up its 1962 March of Dimes drive with about $2300 said campaign chairman Paul Georgas. Mothers March collected $195.09. Exquisette Club $33.64. Negro Shrine club $160. colored schools $98.56. Local businesses contributed $411 and coin boxes added $391.30.

Silsbee Paul Georgas B. A. McMahon Beta Sigma Phi Exquisette Club Negro Shrine Club Beaumont L. K. Johnson

Mole Fur Describes Clean Underground Coat

An article notes how the mole remains pristine despite living underground as its fur is designed to stay glossy and unstained by mud. The description highlights the animal's dark, smooth coat and efficient adaptation to subterranean life.

Warnings On Pine Beetle Epidemic Hit Texas Forests

Texas Forest Service warns of a continuing pine beetle epidemic in 1962 with 113 uncontrolled infestations and 600000 acres affected in counties Jefferson Liberty Hardin Polk and Tyler. Losses from 1961 include 18 million board feet of saw timber and 24000 cords of pulpwood. control relies on cutting trees and benzine hexacloride treatment by landowners.

Texas A. D. Folweiler Texas Forest Service Jefferson Liberty Hardin Polk Tyler Don Young Forest Management Department Young King

Services Held Monday For Mrs Minnie Lewis

Funeral services for 77 year old Mrs Minnie Lewis were conducted at 4 p m Monday at the Full Gospel Mission north of Silsbee with Rev Onnie Hargraves officiating. She died Saturday night in Hardin Memorial Hospital Kountze. Survivors include three daughters and two sons with numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and step relations. Burial was at Resthaven cemetery under Farmer Funeral Home. Pallbearers were grandsons Norman Rose Walter Rose Herbert Sewell Jack Sewell Curtis Williams and Max Williams.

Minnie Lewis Full Gospel Mission Silsbee Onnie Hargraves Lewis Hardin Memorial Hospital Kountze D. O. Rose Ola Williams Nederland Muriel Cunningham Roganville Clyde Sewell Beaumont

Rita Anne Clifton Weds Bobby Ray McKee in Silsbee Ceremony

Mr and Mrs James R Peak of Silsbee announce the marriage of their daughter Rita Anne Clifton to Bobby Ray McKee son of George McKee Colmesneil and Mrs Curtis Albers West Columbia. Rev David W Blalock officiated February 2 at 6 30 pm at Good Shepherd Baptist Church. Mrs McKee is a Silsbee High junior and Mr McKee a Colmesneil graduate now stationed with the US Navy in San Diego.

James R. Peak Silsbee Rita Anne Clifton Bobby Ray McKee George McKee Colmesweil Curtis Albers West Columbia David W. Blalock Good Shepherd Baptist Church McKee Silsbee High School Colmesneil High School San Diego Calif US Navy

Bond Sales Get Off To Slow Start

Hardin county January Savings Bonds totaled 3806 dollars, 1.5 percent of the 1962 goal. Texas January sales reached 15 310 631 dollars, 9.3 percent of the state goal, with a May and June Freedom Bond drive planned to boost totals.

Hardin County N. A. Cravens Texas Cravens Kennedy Washington Mr. Cravens

River Oaks Club Azalea Trail Announces 27th Event

The River Oaks Garden Club of Houston plans the Azalea Trail over two weekends March 10-11 and March 17-18. Seven gardens and three houses in River Oaks will be open to the public with varied beauty. The Forum of Civics building at 2503 Westheimer Road hosts an exhibit of furniture paintings and flower designs. Public admission is free. For tickets and information write Mrs. Herman Pressler, 2133 Pine Valley Drive, Houston 19, Texas.

River Oaks Garden Club of Houston River Oaks Club Forum of Civics Westheimer Road Herman Pressler Pine Valley Drive Texas

Key Club Honors School Leaders At Banquet

The Silsbee High Key Club will honor the school leaders and faculty at the annual leadership banquet in the high school cafeteria tonight. Weeks Crawford, the high school principal, will be the speaker.

Key Club Silsbee High School Weeks Crawford

Community thanks for support during illness and death

Family members express gratitude for food flowers prayers and hospital care during the illness and death of their mother Mrs Minnie Lewis and relatives Mrs D O Rose Mrs Ola Williams Clyde Sewell J D Sewell Mrs J D Cunningham S A Lewis and families

Kountze Hospital Minnie Lewis D. O. Rose Ola Williams Clyde Sewell J. D. Sewell J. D. Cunningham S. A. Lewis

Baker elected vice president of business education frat at NTSU

Carolyn Elizabeth Baker of Silsbee has been elected vice president of Pi Omega Pi, the national honor business education fraternity, at North Texas State University. She is a junior business education major and a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Mary Arden Club, Phi Chi Theta, and other honors.

Carolyn Elizabeth Baker Silsbee Pi Omega Pi North Texas State University Clifford R. Baker Route 2 Alpha Lambda Delta Mary Arden Club Phi Chi Theta Women's Business

Woman's Club Tasting Tea Planned at Silsbee High School

The second annual Tasting Tea by the Silsbee Woman's Club is set for March 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The event features five food categories with proscribed chairs and will benefit the club's projects. Recipes may be purchased at the tea.

Silsbee Woman's Club B. A. McMahon Wade Parker R. R. Birdwell D. D. Shine Jimmie R. Sims Jr R. H. Ernst I. F. Eldredge Jr R. E. Switzer B. L. Moreland L. BE. Martin R. L. Pairer Parker Birdwell A. T. McDonough A. J. Husmann McMahon A. R. Newland W. J. Davis Leeach

Breeden Couple Visiting Sister in Texas City

Mr and Mrs D L Breeden of Colorado City Texas are visiting his sister Mrs Pratt DuBose during a family trip.

Mrs D. L. Breeden Colorado City, Texas Pratt DuBose

S. Sgt Col lier and Family Visit Burrows Home

S/Sgt and Mrs A V Collier and family of San Antonio left Tuesday after visiting in the home of his mother Mrs Hal T Burrows.

A. V. Collier San Antonio Hal T. Burrows

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Highway 96 Jasper David Read R. L. Read Jerry Zuber Leona Whitman Tommy Read Harold Leigh Ruth Stirling James Johnson Charles Green W. R. Pittman Dam Ife Nick Kill White Perch Clayton Creasy Bill Seaman Missus Gregory Lake Bill Ditch Lake Taylor-Crawford Navaco Vavaco Britton-Cravens Lumber Co Woodville Dogwood Georgas Lud King Texas Forest Pest Committee Pines Black Lash Cartoon — Sun William Castle Columbia Pictures Wed River Oaks Club Cinevascopp Ee Se Cartoon Carolyn Baker NTSU Woman’s Club Feed & Supply Silsbee Ford Chevrolet Falcon Silsbee Auto Co Durdin Drive
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