Mrs. K. E. Langhammer Dies in Silsbee After Illness
Mrs. Stella Langhammer 65.4 died at home in Silsbee after a lengthy illness. Born in Burleson county she lived in Somerville 20 years and in Silsbee 20 more. Funeral at Farmer Chapel Friday 9 am with Rev. Ferguson. cortege to Somerville for 4 pm service. burial in Prairie Lea cemetery. Survived by husband K. E. Langhammer, four brothers Hiram Moore Thad Moore Cecil Moore Jack Moore and two sisters Pearl Haden Ruby Wallace.
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Stella Langhammer
Silsbee
Langhammer
Burleson County
Somerville
Farmer Funeral Chapel
J. E. Ferguson
First Methodist Church
Woods Funeral Home
Prairie Lea Cemetery
K. E. Langhammer
Hiram Moore
Wadsworth
Kansas
Thad Moore
McCloskey General Hospital
Temple
Cecil Moore
Rogers
Texas
Jack Moore
Hines
Illinois
Pearl Haden
el Paso
Ruby Wallace
Bryan
Lions Club Donates Benches to Silsbee Junior High
The Silsbee Lions Club presented sixteen 12 foot steel frame benches and bicycle racks to Silsbee Junior High in a four year project finally delivered. John Skinner led the luncheon report with Reuben Martin citing M. M. Williams for free steel. Supt. Don L. Hough accepted the benches on behalf of the school, thanking the club for supporting youth. new member Joe Register was also welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Lions Club
Silsbee Junior High School
John Skinner
Reuben Martin
Rev
R. L. Jackson
College Station
Christian Evangel
George Allison
Beaumont
Joe Register
Register’s Bakery
Frank Payne Seeks Reelection as County Commissioner
Frank S. Payne long serving Hardin County Precinct 1 commissioner announces bid for reelection. He notes 20 years in office and highway improvements while promising continued service and asks for citizen support ahead of the election.
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Frank Payne
Frank S. Payne
Hardin County
The
Bee
Payne
Births Observed in Local Hospitals This January
Hello World Dr and Mrs George D Tennison announce daughter Melanie Kay born January 1 at St Therese Beaumont. Roger Dale born January 2 to Mr and Mrs O B Smart Silsbee at Hardin County Hospital Kountze. Kathy Dian born January 4 to Mr and Mrs James G Murphy Honey Island at Hardin County Hospital. Jerry born January 6 to Mr and Mrs Don Lee Hawthorne Silsbee Tennison Hospital. Debora Lee born December 10 to Mr and Mrs David Woodrow Kirby Augsburg Germany. Bob Goins Evadale is baby’s grandparent.
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George D. Tennison
St. Therese Hospital
Beaumont
Melanie Kay
Roger Dale
O. B. Smart
Silsbee
Hardin County Hospital
Kountze
James G. Murphy
Honey Island
Kathy Dian
Don Lee Hawthorne
Jerry
Tennison Hospital
Sfc
David Woodrow Kirby
Augsburg
Germany
Debora Lee
Bob Goins
Evadale
Choren Davis Buys Tucker Beauty Shop
Mrs. Choren Davis and Miss Mytris Davis announced the purchase of Mrs. A L Tucker's Beauty Shop and will continue operating in the same quarters, inviting friends to visit.
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Choren Davis
Tucker Beauty Shop
Methodists to Open New Educational Building Next Sunday
Silsbee's First Methodist Church will dedicate a new 6000 square foot educational building this Sunday. Services begin with Sunday school at 9 45 and sermon by D Monroe Vivian district superintendent at 10 50 followed by a consecration. A basket lunch will be served in the new social hall. The addition expands space for the growing church children department.
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Silsbee
First Methodist Church
J. E. Ferguson
D. Monroe Vivian
Cecil Cobble
The
Church
Nash Outlines Kiwanis Program For Year
President Ed Nash of the Silsbee Kiwanis Club outlined goals for the year at the first meeting. He praised attendance and urged monthly committee meetings. New member Curtis G. Onstad, Kirby Lumber plant engineer, joined, with visitors from Bovay engineering and Key Club members attending.
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Ed Nash
Silsbee Kiwanis Club
Curtis G. Onstad
New Kirby Lumber Corporation
Shelton, Washington
Harry Bovay
Charles Lawler
H. E. Bovay and Associates
New Kirby Mill
Key Club
Ford presents 1954 models with new engines and features
Ford introduces 1954 cars at Silsbee Auto Show with two engines 115 and 120 horsepower and a ball joint front suspension for smoother ride. Options include power steering four way power seat power lift windows and power brakes across Mainline Customline and Crestline lines with 14 body styles and a tinted glass hardtop option.
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Ford
Silsbee Auto Company
Joe Markley
Alf Fullingim
Mintie Hayes Installed By Rebekah Lodge
The Silsbee Rebekah Lodge Number 155 will hold an installation of officers for the new year Thursday night January 14 at 8 00 in the Odd Fellows Lodge. Officers include Mintie Hayes noble Grand Helen Griffith vice grand Vena Hogan secretary Tommy Bozeman treasurer Pearl Neely conductress Betty Jo Buckner inside guardian W J Manning outside guardian Haywood Hayes right support to noble grand Ruth Herrington left support to noble grand Irene Rankin right support to vice grand Lona Banks left support to vice grand Ruby Ward chaplain Nelta Laird. The Jasmine Rebekahs of Beaumont will install the officers. The public is invited.
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Silsbee Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Lodge
Noble Grand
Mintie Hayes
Helen Griffith
Vena Hogan
Tommy Bozeman
Pearl Neely
Betty Jo Buckner
Missing Silsbee Soldier Declared Dead By Army
Mrs. Audrey B. Clifton of Silsbee learned this week that her son Corporal Arthur Zack Clifton, reported missing in Korea since July 1950, is presumed dead. A Navy veteran of World War II, he later served in the Army and was to have turned 27. He is survived by his mother and siblings Johnny and Mrs. Richard Reeves.
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Audrey B. Clifton of
Silsbee
Army
Corporal
Arthur Zack Clifton
Korea
Cpl
Clifton
Navy
Intrepid
Pacific
Orange
Warren Refrigerator Company
Beaumont
Japan
Johnny
Richard Reeves
Clarence McNeely Seeks Second Term as County Clerk
Clarence McNeely, serving his first term as County Clerk, asks for reelection after a year of office improvements. He entered politics in 1952, plans to meet voters in coming months, and asks for broad support to continue serving the county.
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Clarence McNeely
Hardin County
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McNeely
Bess Hailey Installed By Pythian Sisters
The Pythian Sisters held their installation ceremonies Monday night January 4 with officers installed for the new year including Ima Tucker past chief Bess Hailey most excellent chief Vergie Quisenberry excellent senior Osa Sharp excellent junior Creola Oliver manager Margaret Shaw secretary Cecil Hoke treasurer Margaret Thomas protector Kathrine Mezerak guard. After the meeting gifts were presented and refreshments were served.
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Pythian Sisters
Ima Tucker
Bess Hailey
Vergie Quisenberry
Osa Sharp
Creola Oliver
Margaret Shaw
Cecil Hoke
Margaret Thomas
Kathrine Mezerak
Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet Tonight
Directors of Silsbee Chamber of Commerce will meet tonight at 7 30 in the Gulf States Utilities company offices. D V Swarthout secretary has announced.
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Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
Gulf States Utilities Company
D. V. Swarthout
Eastern Star Club To Meet Monday in Beaumont
The Past Matrons and Past Patrons club of District 4 Section 2 Order of the Eastern Star meets Monday January 11 at 7 p m at Roberts Avenue Methodist Church Beaumont. New officers will be elected and installed. Reservations close Saturday January 9 at noon. call Mrs Buna Wilson at 125 before then.
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District 4
Order of the Eastern Star
Roberts Avenue Methodist Church
Beaumont
Buna Wilson
Albany resident Fred Harrison visits R L Harrison home
Fred Harrison of Albany New York visited the R L Harrison home on Sunday in a brief family call.
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Fred Harrison
Albany
N. Y
R. L. Harrison
Silsbee outlook: growth plans and elections in sight
The editor projects a political year with electors voting after paid poll taxes and predicts new residents stabilizing housing in Silsbee. Two large mills should near completion, with ongoing growth and road work including curb and gutter on Highway 96 and a widening decision east of Magnolia station.
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Magnolia Station
Local merchants optimistic on future business
The speaker, not claiming economic expertise, predicts continued good business for Progressive merchants amid ongoing construction. They note some sections slow yet large payrolls and rising employment will sustain activity, and express belief that the current year and future will bring happiness and opportunity for energetic citizens.
Silsbee Chief Reports 41 December Fines and Arrests
Silsbee police chief G. C. Tarver said December yielded 41 traffic tickets and other arrests. Speeding led with 15 fines, while 19 more were for red lights, stop signs, illegal parking, and similar infractions. Five were jailed for drunkenness and two for DWI, including C. S. Treadway of Victor and a local resident M. T. Holeman.
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G. C. Tarver
Silsbee
DWI
C. S. Treadway
Victor
M. T. Holeman
Cast Selected For Teachers Play In Silsbee
The Silsbee Classroom Teachers Association will stage Arsenic and Old Lace in two performances February 11 and 12 at 7 30 p m in the Silsbee High School auditorium directed by L Duane Newell The cast includes Ida Lewis Jo Ellen Fry Evelyn Allen John Warren Smith Ed C Nash Jack Evans Billy Dinkle Eddie Van Winkle Bob McClelland Dean Duffle Alf Fullingim and Jimmy Wilkins Proceeds fund a college scholarship for a Silsbee graduate student.
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Silsbee Classroom Teachers Association
Kesselring
Silsbee High School
L. Duane Newell
Ida Lewis
Jo Ellen Fry
Evelyn Allen
John Warren Smith
Ed C. Nash
Jack Evans
Billy Dinkle
Eddie van Winkle
Bob McClelland
Dean Duffle
Alf Fullingim
Jimmy Wilkins
Silsbee
Three Seek Local School Board Seats in 1954 Race
Three candidates announced bids for the April 1954 school trustee election in Silsbee. J W McGinty, E M Prewitt seeking reelection, and H Newton Hopkins join the field.
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J. W. McGinty
E. M. Prewitt
H. Newton Hopkins
McGinty
Santa Fe Railway
Silsbee
Beaumont
Silsbee High School
Texas A. & M. College
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
H. Newton
Hopkins
Kirbyville
Lamar
University of Texas
Baytown
Florence
S. C
Silsbee Ice Company
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
Hardin County Hospital
Prewitt
W. C. McNeil
Poll Taxes Payable At City Office In Silsbee
Hardin County Tax Collector Stout Collier announces Edna Guynes as deputy collector for poll taxes in Silsbee. Citizens may obtain receipts at the city office. The deadline to secure poll tax receipts is January 31 as voters prepare for the primary election year.
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Hardin County
Stout Collier
Edna Guynes
Silsbee
Barbecue Marks Oil Well Completion North of Silsbee
About 600 people attended a Tuesday barbecue celebrating the Sunday completion of the No. 1 and 2 Carl C. Gore wildcat 11 miles north of Silsbee. The dual well in the James Rafferty survey streams oil and gas with 2200 pounds pressure, four barrels of oil per hour from the bottom sand, and a second location has been staked on the Charlie Gore tract. J. P. Owen of Overton holds the 20 acre lease and previously brought in the Jackson Doty field nearby.
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Carl C. Gore
Silsbee
Charlie Gore
D. J. Knighton
C. C. Gore
A. J. Gore
Sam Gordon
James Rafferty
J. P. Owen
Overton
Texas
Jackson- Doty Field
Knighten announces candidacy for Commissioner Precinct 1
D J Knighten a 46 year old school bus driver and maintenance worker from Silsbee announces his run for Commissioner Precinct 1. He has lived in the area 36 years, raised five children, and plans a house to house campaign through July 24. He urges voters to pay poll tax before January 31.
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D. J. Knighten
Bee
Precinct
Knighten
Silsbee
Mr. Knighten
20th Century Club Sees Program on Great Friendships
The Twentieth Century Club met Wednesday at Mrs. W. J. Poshataske's home with Mrs. Oscar Baker as co host. After social hour the program on Great Friendships was led by Mrs. W. C. Britton and Mrs. W. L. Brigance. Topics covered included friendships in literature history and fiction. Music was provided by Mrs. O. H. Bertram.
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Twentieth Century Club
W. J. Poshataske
Oscar Baker
W. C. Britton
W. L. Brigance
Supt Hough Heads to Texas Conference
Superintendent Don L. Hough of Silsbee Schools travels to Austin for the annual three day School Administrators Conference. He is joined by superintendents from Kountze and Sour Lake as they discuss upcoming year challenges facing their districts.
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Don L. Hough
Silsbee Schools
Austin
Hough
Kountze
Sour Lake
L L Season To Open May 10 1954 Little League
Silsbee Little League will start its 1954 season with a double header on Monday night May 10. Officers and directors met at The Silsbee Bee office to name managers for the franchises and to set opening times and rules for the season. Emmett Powell was elected umpire in chief.
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Silsbee
Silsbee Bee
Jerrey D. Donalson
W. D. Grisham
Gulf Tigers
Grady Walters
Crockett and Gilchriest White Sox
D. D. Shine
Silsbee Dry Goods Athletics
Tom Barclay
Fire Department Indians
Bubba Kaine
Buna Auto Company
Yankees
Truman Hassel
Kountze
Emmett Powell
J. D. Donalson
M. H. White
M. E. Brown
R. L. Read
Burke Hargrove
Ozro Parker
Frank Caskey
B. A. Rucker
Mrs. Kizzie Anderson Dies In Little Rock
Mrs. Kizzie Anderson, 85, died last Friday evening at the home of her daughter in the Little Rock settlement southwest of Kountze. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Little Rock Assembly of God church with burial in Old Hardin Cemetery. Survivors include three sons, four daughters, 38 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
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Kizzie Anderson
Emma Franklin
Little Rock
Kountze
Willingham Visits Relatives in Arkansas Weekend
W. T. Willingham spent the weekend visiting relatives in Arkansas, staying with family and catching up on news from the area. He reported a warm reception and plans to return for future visits.
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W. T. Willingham
Arkansas
Official Income Tax Bulletins Arrive at Bee Office
The latest edition of Your Federal Income Tax for individuals, issued by the Treasury Department and printed by the United States Printing Office, is now available at the Bee office. Each copy costs 25 cents for individuals, as in past years.
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Treasury Department
Bee Office
United States Printing Office
Grass Fires Keep Fire Department Busy
Chief John Busby reports a surge of grass fires in the area with nine alarms on Christmas Day burning three barns and damaging two houses. A weekly pattern sees fires forcing the crew from other work, and last week they aided a blaze in Bessmay. Kirby Lumber Company sent Busby a $25 appreciation check.
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John Busby
Bessmay
Kirby Lumber Corporation
Busby
Mayor and Mrs. Farmer Visit Brenham for Sister's Operation
Mayor and Mrs. R. S. Farmer traveled to Brenham on Tuesday to be with his sister who was scheduled for an operation.
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R. S. Farmer
Brenham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lions Club
Methodists
Nash
Rebekah Lodge
Eastern Star Club
David Read
Tarver
20Th Century Club
L.L
Ft. Bliss
Pvt
Charles E. Stephen
Silsbee High
Fort Bliss
I. E. Stephen
C. C. Banks
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