02 Jan 1958
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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1958
Page
1
Mrs. Stout Collier, Hardin County Tax Assessor-Collector, announced her candidacy for the Tax Assessor post subject to the Democratic primary. She was appointed in April to serve the unexpired term after the death of her husband and plans to meet voters across the county.
Mr and Mrs Jim Blanton of Henderson Kentucky are visiting in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs G H Read.
A long list of extended family and friends visited over Christmas and New Year amid journeys to Shreveport Beaumont Lufkin Galveston and other towns. Individuals from Hous ton Cotulla El Campo New Orleans and Albuquerque gathered at various homes, with military transfers noted and several relocations announced.
Dr. L. L. McCutchen, pastor of Silsbee First Presbyterian, will leave Jan. 21 to become pastor director of a larger Northeast Texas parish. He will serve Fairfield and Streetman churches from his new home in Fairfield. A congregational meeting will elect a committee to locate and recommend a new pastor.
A new Church of Christ congregation has formed in Silsbee and meets Sundays in the Community Hall. Rev. Jack Holt of Port Arthur preaches with Bible study from 10 to 10 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m Sunday evening services start at 7 30 p m. A. C. McDonald reports good attendance and invites the public.
Hardin County Savings and Loan Association announces its fifth semi annual dividend. A 3.5 percent dividend will be paid on savings deposits. Annual meeting for shareholders is set for January 9 at 7:30 p.m. at 127 N Fifth Street. all members invited.
Silsbee resident B Poland, 78, suffered three broken ribs and was hospitalized in Beaumont after a Dec 24 collision at Calder and Willow streets. He rode as a passenger in Clyde Yeagin's car, which struck a vehicle driven by Don A. Johnson.
Mike Fields twelve year old son of Gertrude Fields of Silsbee was wounded when he was cleaning a twenty two caliber pellet gun. The pellet buried near the bone in his right leg penetrating a small artery. He underwent surgery at Baptist hospital to remove the pellet and repair damage, returning home Monday.
O D Heffner of Silsbee retires from Magnolia Petroleum refinery after 35 years with the company joining in 1926. He served as timekeeper, ledgers supervisor since 1938 and is an elder in the First Christian church of Silsbee. He and his wife have three children, John L Heffner of Beaumont, Mrs R F Ford of Silsbee, and Mrs R A Murphy of Houston.
In a New Year reflection the writer praises neighbors who helped return a wandering Angus heifer and reports similar acts of community care. They recount past calls about fires, prowlers, and pasture safety, urging readers to notice others’ needs and resolve to offer more help in the coming year.
The piece notes a drab ranch setting in winter with dead grass, while bright green winter clover hides beneath. It anticipates spring as days grow longer and encourages aiding nature outdoors as last summer’s grasses fade from view.
Mr and Mrs J D Brumley marked forty years of marriage with a Sunday tea hosted by their children. Sixty four guests attended the afternoon event with several out of town relatives joining from Liberty Deer Park Silsbee Galena Park Gatesville Beaumont and Kountze.
General Chairman Martin Wilson announced March of Dimes committees for the 1958 drive in Silsbee. The drive begins today with Mrs. A E Johnson and Mrs. Burke Hargrove coordinating business gifts. Local Shriners will run the first street collection Saturday with Tom K Allen and Mary VanWinkle leading, aided by Rainbow Girls and the DeMolay boys. Other appointments include Coin collectors Pete Farmer Special events Mrs H M Jones and Mrs Cecil Cobble Schools Bruce Watts R B Withers I B Griffith Weeks Crawford Mrs W E Sheffield Mableen Brent and Clarence Johns Mailers Mrs Clarence Dehart Advance Special gifts Frank Aldridge. Ladies auxiliary volunteers for the KFDM TV telethon will handle phones January 18, while firemen will collect donations. The Mother’s March on Polio will be held January 1 led by Beta Sigma Phi chapters. Exquisette club members will cover colored areas.
Silsbee High School hosts Beaumont Royals in a non-district basketball tonight in the new 172000 dollar gym. The Tigers and Royals met earlier this season with Beaumont winning. An open house follows the game for fans to tour the facility.
Funeral services for James Roland Allen 35 who died from a gunshot wound at his Port Arthur home were held at Frank's Branch Church north of Silsbee. Rev. David Lee Jenkins presided with interment in Frank's Branch cemetery. He was an electrician for Hinote Electric Co and survived by his wife Agnes, eight children, siblings, parents, and grandmother.
Clarence McNeely, Hardin County clerk since January 1953, announces his candidacy for reelection pending the Democratic primary actions this summer. A native of Hardin County, he pledges continued service and best efforts if elected to another term.
O B Hughes 77 died in Greggton Texas Monday night. The body remained at Mangrum Funeral Home Center until services at Short community cemetery near Center. Rev Elton Elrod of First Methodist Greggton officiated. Survivors include a son, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, a nephew Martin Wilson, and a niece Mrs Joe Register of Silsbee.
A camp meeting revival featuring Bob Bryson the gospel organist and evangelist will begin Sunday January 5 at 7 30 p m at Evergreen Assembly of God church three miles north of Silsbee on Spurger highway. Rev F C Drake is pastor of the church.
County deputies report a quiet Christmas weekend with 23 arrests in the past week at the Kountze county jail. Among the arrests were two driving while intoxicated cases one felony DWI four traffic incidents and the remainder drunken offenses. No cases were heard in county court during the week.
Hello World Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Jones of Silsbee are the parents of a son Robert Martin born Dec. 23 in Hardin County hospital Kountze Guary a son was born Dec. 24 to Mr. and Mrs William Cham bless of Grayburg in Hardin county hospital Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Murphy of Evadale are the parents of a son Gerald Wayne born Dec. 25 in Hardin County hospital Ricky Ann a daughter was born Dec. 26 in Hardin County hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jenkins of Silsbee Mr and Mrs Hannon Hollyfield Benny Lee born Dec. 26 in Hardin County Hospital Mr. and Mrs Derrell Jordan of Silsbee are the parents of a daughter Jerry Denise born Dec. 28 in Hardin County hospital Ricky Hayward a son was born Dec. 29 in Hardin County hospital to Mr. and Mrs. William Tanton of Silsbee Deborah Sharlene a daughter was born Dec. 29 to Mr. and Mrs P D Sutton of Kountze in Hardin Mr and Mrs Jessie Gilley of Silsbee are the parents of a son Travis Leroy born Dec. 30 in Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Hoke of daughter Christie Renee born Dec. 30 in Hardin County hospital Suzanne a daughter was born Dec. 30 to Mr. and Mrs. George Calvert of Silsbee in Hardin County hospital.
The Full Gospel Church invites the public to a fellowship meeting at the church located 2 1/2 miles north of Silsbee. The event starts at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 6, with Mrs. S C Busley, the pastor, extending the invitation.
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