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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1959
Page
4
Hardin County home demonstrators advise planning foundation plantings to tie a house to the ground, screen views, and add natural beauty. Consider shrub size to avoid future mowing issues and choose low growing, insect resistant shrubs. For guidance, request MP-139 “A Selected List of Woody Plants for Texas.”
The WMU of First Baptist Church met Tuesday morning at the church. Executive session began at 9 am followed by business at 9:30 led by vice-president Mrs. David Cook in the president's absence. The group voted to hire nursery staff.
Nutrition experts stress starting each day with a hearty breakfast and finishing with a nutritious dinner. They note that a balanced diet guards against cold influenza fatigue and weather changes while emphasizing the broader value of smart grocery spending.
The text explains how shopping choices affect monthly food costs from freshness to preservation. It notes impulse buying, spoilage, storage, cooking, waste, and the amount of home preparation you are willing to do as key factors.
Circles meet each Tuesday morning at the church for Home Mission Week of Prayer scheduled March 2 to March 6 with daily sessions except Wednesday. Mrs Ben Walker leads the Alaska program assisted by Mrs Ramona Williams Mrs J L Roten Mrs Gene Barnes and Mrs Leon Williams. General meeting set for March 19 at 7:30 p.m. with Mary Mexander Circle as hostess.
Sinclair Oil and Gas announces a staffing shift with Buhl R. Norman moving from Silsbee Texas to Oklahoma City and Harley V. Ashley transferring from Oklahoma City to Sunspee. Norman joined in 1926 as a water pumper and rose to foreman before a 1957 Canada stint. Ashley joined in 1933 as a watchman, became foreman in 1949, and served as assistant district superintendent since 1957.
Masons Lodge 927 calls a Saturday night meeting at 7 30 in the Masonic Temple for BA degree work. Rey Rodgers worshipful master invites members to attend.
George W. Stanley of Kirby Lumber Corp Houston was named chairman of the Texas Forest Industries Committee for 1959. John B. Veach, president of American Forest Products Industries AFPIs national council member, announced the appointment. The council meets annually in Washington DC to review AFPIs forest programs.
First Presbyterian Church plans March loyalty month with weekly worship at 11:00 a.m. and Church School at 9:44 a.m. The pastor will preach a Life After Death series starting with Death A Blind Alley Or An Open Road. Youth groups meet and March hymns sung at home of J L Bain.
Chance Fletcher Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday at 10 a m in Mrs. Lewis Fravier’s home with Mrs. R H Fountain as hostess. By laws were read and approved. Program on enriched corn meal and grits for better family nutrition led by Mrs. W A Wright and Mrs B E Gilchriest. New member Mrs T F Smith joined. next meeting planned for March at Mrs D Yawn’s home. Mrs John Smith of Bronson is in Beaumont Baptist hospital for surgery Wednesday. SP4 Dwaine Blythe of Fort Riley, Kansas, on 188 day leave, visits his parents. Mrs Harlen McKnight left for San Diego Naval Base. Bridal shower for Mrs Denton King noted. Janice Sue Witte’s 12th birthday celebrated. Revival announced at Fletcher Emanuel Baptist Church from Sunday through March 6 led by Rev B A Carlin. WMU met with 17 members present.
In heartfelt appreciation the Ventura Family thanks neighbors and friends for kind deeds, expressions of sympathy, and assistance during their recent bereavement for their mother.
DeHart's Grocery on Highway 327 joins Associated Grocers, a national cooperative of independent grocers. Owner Clarence DeHart says the affiliation boosts buying power and enables better service and competitive prices, with a special Red Tag sale this week to introduce the setup.
I express thanks to my dear and many friends for the cards flowers and visits during my illness and hospital stay. I also thank the staff of Hotel Dieu for their consideration while I was there. Uncle Joe Blythe and Mr and Mrs Raymond Blythe.
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