Burglary Spree Hits Local Stores Over Weekend
City police and county sheriff officers pursue suspects after four nighttime burglaries the weekend. Morris Pharmacy Britton Cravens Lumber Co Collier Hardware and Silsbee Junior High cafeteria losses include cash pistols a motor rifles shotguns and tools. No arrests yet. pickup expected on suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Pharmacy
Britton-Cravens Lumber Co
Collier Hardware
Silsbee Junior High
Collier’s
Britton-Cravens
Hardin County Commissioners Deny Pay Raise Requests
Hardin county commissioners held the line Monday on salaries and staff expansions. Tax assessor Willie Bean sought two extra staff and across the board raises, while Treasurer J C Haynes requested a clerk. both requests were denied with temp help allowed only for tax assessing. Bean noted Liberty county deputies earn more and that Liberty uses 13 fulltime tax staff. Commissioner Tom Burch questioned if Prichard and Abbot industrial assessors exist. Bean said they do not. Mrs B E Bea was hired at 206 dollars monthly to assist the new county welfare program distributing surplus farm commodities. Furniture bids for the new courthouse were reviewed but no bids were accepted until viewed by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Willie Bean
J. C. Haynes
Poll Tax Receipts Available Through Local Venues
Silsbee Business and Professional Women's club offers poll tax receipts at Silsbee Electric daily and Saturdays until noon. After noon Saturdays, booths open at Young's Supermarket and Neches Minimax. Tax Assessor-Collector Willie Bean notes ages 21 to 60 must pay. exemptions apply for those turning 21 since last Feb 1 and residents of cities under 10 000. Also payable at the county tax office in Kountze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Electric Company
Silsbee
Silsbee Business and Professional Women's Club
Silsbee Electric
Young's Supermarket
Neches Minimax
Willie Bean
Kountze
Vegetable Growers To Hear Marketing Specialist Jan 20
Jo FO Rosborough extension horticultural marketing specialist will speak to Neches Valley Vegetable Producers on production and marketing of vegetables at the Hardin County courthouse in Kountze January 20 at 7 30 p m Carlton Touchet Beaumont SSA office will discuss social security for farmers Officers for the association for 19459 will be elected and all commercial vegetable growers and home gardeners are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo FO Rosborough
Neches Valley
Hardin Counts
Kountze
Carlton Touchet
Beaumont
Social Security Administration
B. E. Rea
Association For 19459
Rea
Tigers Open 11AAA District Play with French High
The Silsbee Tigers start district 11AAA play on Friday night facing French High and Beaumont with French as favorites after a win in Silsbee’s invitational. They beat Kirbyville 42 to 38 on Tuesday, led by Billy Caraway and Johnny Johnson with 15 points each, and travel to Victor next Tuesday before hosting Nederland on Friday January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Tigers
French High N Beaumont
Silsbee
Tigers
Kirbyville
Visiing Wildcats
Billy Caraway
Johnny Johnson
Nederland
Youth Hospital Return After Accidental Foot Wound
Charles Wayne Ruso, 14, returned home from Baptist Hospital in Beaumont this week after being treated Sunday for an accidental self inflicted foot gunshot. The injury occurred about 7 05 p m and he is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wayne Ruso of Silsbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wayne Ruso
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
Charles Wayne Ruso l of
Silsbee
Clubhouse Nears Completion at Silsbee Golf Course
Directors of Silsbee Golf and Country Club met to map plans for opening the new clubhouse nearing completion at the course. President Frank McClanahan said the clubhouse should be finished by week’s end with an opening celebration within two or three weeks. The facility adds a kitchen lounge and ballroom to the pro shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Golf and Country Club
Frank McClanahan
Silsbee Democrats Attend Austin Meeting January 10
Ferris Bean from Kirbyville Lester Caraway Hardin County Democratic chairman and William Free of Silsbee joined the Democratic executive committee and county chairmen in Austin meeting Saturday January 10. Proposed election law changes were discussed at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferris Bean
Kirbyville
Lester Caraway
Hardin County
William Free
Silsbee
Democratic Executive Committee
Austin
Building Permits Top Half Million in Silsbee 1958
City Manager Bill Pennington reports 1958 building permits reached $520 600 in Silsbee with 118 permits issued. Utilities expansion projects totaled nearly $1 million and remained under construction during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Bill Pennington
Elementary Schools Publish Annuals
Read Turrentine and Kirby Elementary Schools publish new annuals with pictorial records of the school plant, activities, and people. The books include views of new buildings, photos of board of education, superintendent, principals, and teachers, plus cafeteria staff and pupil portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Read-Turrentine
Kirby
Board of Education
roCon WS
Golf Clubhouse To Be Closed Mondays
Hardin County Golf and Country Club will close its clubhouse on Mondays per an announcement by pro John Spillar. Members may still play golf on Mondays but must retrieve stored clubs Sunday since the clubhouse will be locked all day Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Golf and Country Club
John Spillar
Spillar
Graveside services held for Mrs. Mary Hardin in Silsbee
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Mary Alice Hardin 76 of Silsbee were held at 3 p m Monday at Knapple Cemetery. Rev E G Morgan officiated. She died Sunday morning at a daughter residence and is survived by four daughters two sons two stepsons a brother four sisters seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers named. Claybar Funeral Home of Orange directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Alice Hardin
Silsbee
Knapple
E. G. Morgan
Hardin
B. K. Richardson
First Baptist Church of
Walter Wiley
Orange
Myrtle Artigues
New Orleans
Leonard Maxwell
Allen Ashworth
Bob Ellis
Claybar Funeral Home of
Midkiff Infant Buried at Resthaven
Bernard Keith Midkiff three weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Roy Midkiff of Silsbee died at 9 30 a m Tuesday in Hardin County Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Resthaven with Rev J W Lovett pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Fletcher officiating. Survivors include parents a brother Rev Wayne Midkiff two sisters Sherry and Janett Sue and grandparents Mr and Mrs L A Midkiff of Silsbee and Mr and Mrs Bill Enev of Oak Grove La. Farmer Funeral Home directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resthaven
Bernard Keith Midkiff
Roy Midkiff
Silsbee
Hardin County Hospital
Rev Wayne Midkiff
Sherry
Janett Sue Midkiff
L. A. Midkiff
Bill EN
Carrie B. Cline of Fletcher Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. Carrie B. Cline, 70, of Fletcher died Saturday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Fletcher with Rev. J. W. Lovett officiating. She is survived by her husband Drew D. Cline, two sons John S. Cline and Shelton D. Cline, a daughter Mrs. Willie Mae Mastro, three sisters, four grandchildren, and a number of other relatives. Pallbearers were M. M. Brewer, L. Palmer, Leroy Templeton, B. H. Morgan, Oscar Adams, and Sid Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie B. Cline
Fletcher
Emmanuel Baptist Church of
J. W. Lovett
Cline
Drew D. Cline
John S. Cline
Shelton D. Cline
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Willie Mae Mastro
Portsmouth
MM. G. Brewer
L. Palmer
Leroy Templeton
B. H. Morgan
Oscar Adams
Sid Davis
Presbyterians Name New Deacon in Silsbee
Jesse L. Bain was ordained and installed as deacon at First Presbyterian Church of Silsbee During morning worship last Sunday He is an East Texas Pulp and Paper Company employee and was elected by the congregation in November W C Caraway welcomed him at the close of the service Church schedules morning worship at 1055 and school at 945 with a men’s monthly meeting set for Wednesday February 11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse L. Bain
First Presbyterian Church of
Silsbee
Bain
East Texas Pulp and Paper Company
W. C. Caraway
First Presbyterian Church
Beaumont Luncheon Hosted by United Daughters for the Confederacy
Mrs A Tucker Mrs R Walker Mrs T K Allen and Mrs N A Cravens attended the Jackson Lee luncheon Wednesday at North End Methodist Church in Beau mont. Sponsored by the United Daughters for the Confederacy more than 50 area residents attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. &. Tucker
R. Walker
T. K. Allen
N. A. Cravens
Jackson-Lee
North End Methodist Church
Beaumont
The
United Daughters For the Confederacy
Eradication Of Polio Is Aim Of March Of Dimes
The 21st annual March of Dimes marks renewed effort against polio led by Mrs. Martha Edwards. The Salk vaccine funded by the foundation is highlighted as a key tool, with continued patient aid for polio victims and rehabilitation prospects for survivors. Local events include Silsbee Lions Club street collections yielding 249.50 and Bluebonnet Cafe coffee proceeds directed to the march. East Texas Shrine Club will collect next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation
Martha Edwards
Hardin County
March of Dimes
R. D. Tatman
Services Held For Infant Daughter Of Fletcher Couple
Funeral services for Pamela Renee Williams infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Williams of Fletcher were held at Emmanuel Baptist church in Fletcher with Rev Guy McDonald officiating. The child died at home in Fletcher at 5 am Tuesday. She is survived by three brothers Larry Dale Ronald Curtis and Jimmy Wayne Williams and a sister Patricia Ann Williams all of Fletcher. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Wiley W Johnston of Silsbee and Mr and Mrs H C Williams of Beaumont. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamela Renee Williams
Dale Williams
Fletcher
Emmanuel Baptist Church of
Guy McDonald
Church of Christ
Beaumont
Larry Dale
Ronald Curtis
Jimmy Wayne Williams
Patricia Ann Williams
Wiley W. Johnston
Silsbee
H. C. Williams
Resthaven Cemetery
Farmer Funeral Home
Nu Upsilon Plans Annual Style Show
Nu Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday night at Bettye Jordan’s home with 19 members. President Barbara Paret led the meeting. Plans for the March 6 style show were outlined including program, tickets, publicity and entertainment committees and local store participation. Next meeting is January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi
Bettye Jordan
Barbara Paret
Joyce Wallace
Pat Sellers
Charlotte Rand
Ways and Means
Mildred Wiess
Betty Jordan
Exa Farma
Sidney Miller
PTA Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday Afternoon
The Parent-Teachers Association plans its regular monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 in the High School auditorium. Supt Don Hough will discuss the Hale Aiken Committee and Mrs Helene Brown, president, will preside over the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Don Hough
Hale-Aiken
Helene Brown
Willl
French Grabs Trophy in Silsbee Invitational
French High School of Beaumont won the Silsbee Invitational for the second straight year by defeating Buna 50 to 46 in the final. Beaumont High finished third with a 50-49 win over Port Acres. Semi final wins included French over Beaumont 51-47 and Buna over Port Acres 53-?. Silsbee hosted and opened the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French High School
Beaumont
Buna Cougars
Beaumont High
Port Acres
French
Buna
Silsbee
Silsbee Firefighters Handle 105 Alarms in 1958 Drownings
Silsbee volunteers answered 105 alarms in 1958 as grass and brush fires surged. Six drownings were reported during the year and a February fire destroyed John D Payne’s home on Spurger highway. Chief John Busby blamed carelessness for the fires and urged caution in burning trash and pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
John Busby
John D Payne
Spurger Highway
Busby
Ten Directors For C of C Are Nominated
Ten men were nominated for Silsbee Chamber of Commerce directors by the nominating committee. Of this group five will be elected at the forthcoming election by the chamber membership. Nominees include Dr L H Thacker Dr Sam P Cope Marion Almond Richard Jones John S Hartman Paul Georgas John J Fordinal Lamoyne Goodwin Fred W Perlitz and Franke R Grote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
L. H. Thacker
Sam P. Cope
Marion Almond
Richard Jones
John S. Hartman
Paul Georgas
John J. Fordinal
Lamoyne Goodwin
Fred W. Perlitz
Franke R. Grote
B. A
Area Parents Welcome Newborns in Hardin County
A series of birth announcements from Silsbee, Kountze, and surrounding areas records births in January. Notable names include Caron Lori Hedleston, James Mark Young, Lonnie Ray Bond, Richard Aaron Jr., and Forest Davis Carson, among others, with hospitals in Hardin County and Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hedleston
Silsbee
Caron Lori
St. Therese Hospital
Beaumont
W. Dudles Young
James Mark
Hardin County Hospital
H. H. Bond
Lonnie Ray
R. A. Stapleton, Sr
Richard Aaron Jr
Robert Anderson
A. H. McNeely
Warren
Terry Raymond
J. T. Carroll
Kountze
J. D. Carson
Forest Davis
Steve Eldrige
F. E.harvill
Hardin, County Hospital
D. R. Smith
Gary Lee
Melinda Jean
Lem Hooks
A. L. Brown
Larry Luther
David Richard
C. D Burk
Buna
H. S. Smith
Alicia Kaye
Janice Gale
A. T. Hutto
Jim Blanton
Henderson, Ky
James Randall
Randall
Donna Read
Silsbee Bee
Local Resident Mrs Markham Dies at Home
Mrs Markham died Tuesday at her home after illness. Her husband Markham Sr. was hospitalized earlier in the week for treatment and tests at Baptist Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markham, Sr
Baptist Hospital
Mrs. Hulin To Head Firemen's Auxiliary
The Firemen's Auxiliary elected new officers for the year at the Tuesday meeting in the Fire Hall. Officers include Mrs. W. R. Hulin as president, Mrs. Rex Moore as vice-president, Mrs. Luther Chitty secretary treasurer, Mrs. E. C. Bryant reporter, Mrs. T. C. Freeman telephone chair, and Mrs. Olin Tucker refreshment chair. A Sweetheart Dance is planned for February 14 at the Fire Hall with reservations via EV 5-2579 or EV 3873. A chic ken gumbo dinner is set for February 5 with tickets on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hulin
Rex Moore
Luther Chitty
E. C. Bryant
T. C. Freeman
Olin Tucker
Woman's Club Hears District 4 Official
Silsbee Woman's Club met at Mrs L P Skinner's home with cohostesses Mrs C J Thorn and Mrs J L Odom. Guest speaker Mrs E L Meloy of Beaumont spoke on Federation. Mrs B F Beck assisted. Nineteen members and six guests attended. New officers named for one year include Mrs J Odom president and other roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Woman's Club
L. P. Skinner
C. J Thorn
J L Odom
E. L. Meloy
Fourth District
Beaumont
Federation
B. F. Beck
District 4
FE. H. Krum
T. K Allen
Meloy
Beck
J. A. Riggs
Godley
Texas
Leon Boyett
W. C. McNeil
E. H. Krumm
J. W. Oldham
B. Lb.Moreland
Paul Georgas
A. L. Tucker
W. J. Davis
John K. Bower
Sam Hughes Leaves West Dept Store for Amicable Life
Sam Hughes, assistant manager at West department store in Gilsbee, has resigned to join Amicable Life Insurance Co. He will reside in Gilsbee and work in the Silsbee area, announced this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hughes
Amicable Life
West
West Department Store
Gilsbee
Amicable Life Insurance Co
Hughes
Silsbee
Mrs. Minnie Philmon Funeral in Conroe
Mrs. Jackie Ferryman attended the funeral of her grandmother Mrs. Minnie Philmon in Conroe on Tuesday. She was accompanied by Mrs. Grace Burrows. Mrs. Philmon had lived in Silsbee several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Ferryman
Minnie Philmon
Conroe
Grace Burrows
Philmon
Silsbee
Silsbee Area Oil Workers Brace For Sinclair Strike
About 140 Sinclair employees in Silsbee face a possible strike by OCAW against Sinclair Refining Co set for Jan 17. With two days left, no settlement is reported and about 1500 area workers could be affected if the stoppage lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair
Silsbee
OCAW
Sinclair Refining Co
Five Plead Guilty In County Court Burglary Suspects Charged
Five cases heard in county court since last week reported 16 arrests by the county sheriff. Pleas of guilty entered in hot check counts and aggravated assault. Sally Parker Earl Foster Jack Crain and Linnie Ferguson pleaded guilty to writing hot checks with varying fines and jail terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Richardson
Sally Parker
Earl Foster
Jack Grain
Linnie Ferguson
Parker
Foster and
Crain
Ferguson
Alfred A Gore 51 Dies After Brief Illness
Alfred Aaron Gore 51 died suddenly Wednesday morning at Hardin County Hospital after a short illness. A WWII veteran and machine gunner with three battle stars, he will be buried in Village Mills cemetery. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. at All Faith Tabernacle. Survived by four sisters and six brothers. Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Aaron Gore
Hardin County Hospital
Gore
Rev
T. C. Vaughan
All Faith Tabernacle
Spurger Highway
Boy Scout Week Emphasizes Value of Scouting
Boy Scout Week marks the 49th anniversary of the organization in America. Activities run February 7 to 13 include parental involvement, unit programs, and community events highlighting safety, unity, and service. Scout Sunday occurs February 8 with many church services in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Service Station Employee Ordered To Give Up Money
David Blake, an employee at Robbie Jones Gulf Service Station, was ordered by a masked man at dawn to throw the money bag and drive away. Blake turned on lights. the intruder fled around the building corner, leaving the outcome unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Blake
Robbie Jones Gulf Service Station
Blake
Rho Upsilon Fears Beaumont Physician Meeting Notes
The Rho Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Frank Rudisaille’s home with 11 members. Dr. E. H. Lindsey spoke on Definition of Happiness, urging contentment with the present while seeking future improvement. A Fort Worth convention is planned for May 29 and 30. A Valentine Progressive Dinner is set for February at Mrs. Beverly Wade’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rho Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Frank Rudisaille
Flo Stark
E. H. Lindsey
M. D
Beaumont
Fort Worth
Ratliff attends Illinois YMCA meeting at Urbana
Roger Ratliff of Silsbee joined 15 other members of the Young Men’s Christian Association at Texas A and M College Urbana Illinois for the National Student Assembly of YMCAs The assembly occurs every four years and includes YMCA YWCA and SCA members J Gordon Gay general secretary and coordinator of Religious Life and Karl Zeitlow associate secretary accompanied the Texas A and M students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Ratliff
Silsbee
Young Men's Christian Associaton
Texas A
M. College
Urbana
Ilinois
Young Women’s Christan Associations
Students Christian Associations
J. Gordon Gay
YMCA
Religious Life
Ar! Zeitlow
Marshall and Bushs Attend Billy Graham Sermon in Dallas
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Marshall and Rev. and Mrs. David Bush drove to Dallas on Sunday to hear Evangelist Billy Graham in a public sermon event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Marshall
David Bush
Dallas
Evangelist Billy Graham
Ministers Institute Trip Prompts Fort Worth Departure
Rev. and Mrs. P. F. Hernton left Monday to attend the annual ministers institute in Fort Worth. They plan to return before Sunday for services in the First Christian Church where he is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Hern-ton
Ministers Institute
Fort Worth
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B&pw
Mary Hardin
Midkiff
Carrie B. Cline of
PTA
C of C
Mrs. Hulin
Firemen’s
Woman's Club
Elvis Warren
Louis Johnson
Billy Pate
Jasper County
Johnson
Jefferson County
Pate
Alfred A. Gore
Lucy Crain
Aline Lindsey
Winnie
Letha Giesendorff
Houston
Josephine Haynes
Village Mills
May Gore
Dennard Gore
van Gore
Archie Gore
Honey Island
Jack Gore
Liberty
J. L. Lindsey
C. V. Sanguin
Marvin Colleps
Wayne Gore
Jim Burnes
Beverly Wade
Illinois
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