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Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1966

Page

2

Alpha Alpha Lambda Hears Talk By Mrs Roney

The Alpha Alpha Lambda chapter met at Chance-Loeb School in the Home Economics building at 7 30 p m. Mrs W L Roney, president of Zi Gamma Beta and advisor to Phi Epsilon Alpha Beaumont spoke on Giving and Receiving Friendship.

Alpha Alpha Lambda Mrs Roney Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Chance- Loeb Marvin Pipkin Kenneth Kirkendall W. L. Roney Zi Gamma Beta Chapter Phi Epsilon Alpha Chapter Beaumont I. D. Rogers Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi

Silsbee Garden Club Meeting Set for January 25

The Silsbee Garden Club will meet January 25 at 9:30 a.m. in the Heritage Room of the Silsbee State Bank. Hostesses are Mrs. L. H. Wade and Mrs. C. B. Watts Sr. Guest speaker will be Mrs. John Woodward Jr on interpreting your flower show schedule. Arbor Day observance will conclude the meeting with Silsbee Woman's Club participation.

Silsbee Garden Club Silsbee State Bank L. H. Wade C. B. Watts Sr Elton Jardell John Woodward Jr J. E. Wilson L. O. Tu

Silsbee School Menus for Week of Jan 24 28

Silsbee Public Schools publish menus for the week January 24 through January 28. Monday offers barbecue beef cubes on buns with baked beans carrot and celery sticks pineapple upside down cake and milk. Tuesday serves fried chicken with rice and gravy green beans cran berry salad applesauce cake hot rolls and milk. Wednesday features hamburgers with lettuce tomato and onions frozen french fries fruit cobbler and milk. Thursday presents steak creamed potatoes gravy buttered English peas fruit cup peanut butter cookies hot rolls and milk. Friday includes tuna salad baked corn lettuce tomato salad french fries cake square with cherry sauce hot rolls and milk.

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Women Of St. John's Elect Officers

The Women of St. John's Episcopal Church met January 12. Mrs. Celeste Johnson was elected president with Mrs. Joe Harrison as vice president and Mrs. Tom Tennison Jr. as secretary and treasurer. Delegates to the February Galveston council are Mrs. Celeste Johnson and Mrs. Donald Langenberger. A Bible discussion is set for the second Wednesday each month.

St. John's Episcopal Church Bob McClelland Ceelste Johnson Joe Harrison Tom Tennison Jr Celeste Johnson Donald Langenberger Galveston Gerald Dean

Rabies case prompts anti rabies shots for boy

The owner's five year old son Tommy McNeely was scratched by a dog. Rabies tests were positive. Tommy will start anti rabies shots today and the puppy, which was bitten by the dog, will be destroyed.

Tommy McNeely Tommy

FasTex Service Awards Dinner Set for January 26

EasTex Inc will honor 132 employees at a January 26 dinner in Beau mont with five and twenty year service pins. Ben Barnes will speak at the Ridgewood Motel event with regional officials and guests attending. Top awards go to C R Smith and Willis Ward of Southwestern Timber Co. division. Sixty pins go to Southwestern employees and 118 to EasTex plant workers along with 70 safety attachments for all five year earners with clean records. EasTex, formerly East Texas Pulp and Paper Co, operates the Eva dale mill since 1954 with about 850 local workers and 150 in the Jasper division.

EasTex Inc Fountain Terrace Ridgewood Beaumont Ben Barnes Texas House of Representatives EasTex C. R. Smith Willis Ward Southwestern Timber Co Southwestern East Texas Pulp and Paper Co Evadale Jasper

Area Men Injured In Beaumont Crash On January 12

Four persons were hospitalized after a head on collision of two cars on West Port Arthur Road near Cardinal Drive in Beaumont at 1:50 p.m. January 12. Ed jthe Hubert J W Blankenship Gerald Trahan El bert Moore and Olen Guillory were treated for injuries at Baptist and St. Elizabeth hospitals. Highway patrolmen J S Moses W T Clark and Bill Nelson investigated the crash.

Cardinal Drive Port Arthur Beaumont Baptist Hospital Carroll - Wallace Edithe Hubert Star Route 1 Woodville J. W. Blankenship Fred Gerald Trahan Silsbee Elbert Moore Spurger

Louise Hill to preside at Texas Press Women meeting

Mrs. Louise Hill of Silsbee, president of the Texas Press Women, will preside Saturday at a Rice Hotel Houston meeting of board members. Plans will be made for the national convention in June and the state convention in Salado in October.

Louise Hill of Silsbee The Texas Press Women Rice Hotel Houston Inio Salado

Funeral Services For Charlie Frazier In Silsbee

Funeral services for Charlie Frazier 73 of Silsbee will be at 2 p m today at Farmer Funeral Chapel burial in Cunningham Cemetery Justice of the Peace Rex Moore ruled death natural causes Frazier a retired farmer lifelong Silsbee resident and Latter Day Saints member survived by his wife Alma a daughter Anna Bailey and three sisters Mary Hartman Martha Jane Hoke and Arabelle Hoke all of Silsbee Pallbearers listed

Charlie Frazier Silsbee Farmer Funeral Chapel Cunningham Cemetery Frazier Tennison Clinic Justice of the Peace Rex Moore Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Monroe Frazier Jewel Bill Hartman Clyde Ray Dewey Hoke Alma Frazier Anna Bailey Mary Hartman Martha Jane Hoke Arabelle Hoke

Cub Scout Pack 88 Hears Transportation Theme

Cub Scout Pack 88 holds its Tuesday 7 p m meeting at Cravens Hall First Methodist Church with Den 7 in charge of the opening ceremony. Den 10 presents a skit. John Henry Schuler to award boys. Perfect attendance plaque noted for Den 10. closing ceremony by Mrs Dean Duffle and Den 5. Ralph McClung leads singing.

Cravens Hall First Methodist Church Marion Almond Den 7 Ralph McClung Den 10 Val Hickman John Henry Sc

Den 2 Cub Scout Pack 201 Meet at Copeland Home

Den 2 of Cub Scout Pack 201 met at Mrs. Sam Copeland’s home with four boys present. They answered roll call by sharing what they liked best at KKAS. Sam Copeland served refreshments. John Buchanan, scribe, led the closing ceremony with the pledge of allegiance.

Den 2 Cub Scout Pack Sam Copeland KKAS John Buchanan

Cub Scout Den 3 Meets at Hattons for January Theme

Den 3 of Cub Scout Pack 88 met Monday at the home of den mother Mrs. W D Hatton with five boys and den chief present. The January theme Transportation guided a tour of the Santa Fe Round House. Mark Muckleroy served refreshments. Ricky Hatton acted as scribe.

Den W. D. Hatton Santa Fe Roundhouse Mark Muckleroy Ricky Hatton

Cub Pack 88 Den 5 Meets at Mrs Read Home

Cub Pack 88 Den 5 met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Tommy Read. Mr Read discussed boats and displayed a sail boat, a canoe, and a motor boat to the group. Van Swarthout served as Nelson Dufile scribe.

Den 5 Tommy Read Mr. Read van Swarthout Nelson Dufile

Cub Scout Den 7 of Pack 9 Meets for Birdhouse Build

Den 7 of Cub Scout Pack 9 chaired by Chance Loeb met January 12 at a roadside park. The group played kickball and planned a birdhouse project. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bill Rice Mrs. Forrest Lutz and Mrs. C R Steely. Al G Mouton Jr was scribe.

Den Chance Loeb Bill Rice Forrest Lutz C. R. Steely al G. Mouton Jr

State Official Letter Cited Texas Press Messenger Issue

A January 13 1966 letter from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in Austin addresses Mr David Read of Silsbee Texas regarding the December issue of the Texas Press Messenger. The missive discusses publication details and related administrative notes.

State OF Texas Austin David Read Silsbee Bee Silsbee, Texas Mr. Read Texas Press Messenger

Governor Praises Texas Newspapers in Letter to Editor

Preston Smith acknowledges the Texas press for growth and pride in the industry. In Center, Paul Boles, 55, is mourned as funeral services for him were held after a lengthy illness attended by Mr and Mrs J E Mask.

Texas Preston Smith J. E. Mask Paul Boles Center Boles

Services Held In Little Rock For J Larue Haynes 28

Funeral services for Jackson Larue Haynes 28 of Victor were held at 2 p m Tuesday at Little Rock Assembly of God Church near Kountze with Rev A A Callaway and two co officiants. Burial was in Old Hardin Cemetery. Haynes died Sunday night in St Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont. Justice of the Peace Wallace McCasland ruled death by own action. A Firestone Plant Orange employee, survivor include wife two daughters Kasi Lynn Lori Lee both of Victor parents Deputy Sheriff and Mrs Bennett Haynes of Kountze a brother Bill Warren of Kountze two sisters Mrs Linda Richardson of Victor and Miss Deborah Haynes of Kountze.

Jackson Larue Haynes Victor Little Rock Fred Griffin Eddie Gene Hall Billy Paine Billy Roach Arthur Lee Elmer Gene Barrington Firestone Orange Haynes Kasi Lynn Lori Lee Vidtor Bennett Haynes Kountze Borther Bill Warren Linda Richardson Deborah Haynes

Pinecrest Baptist News Rally Schedule And Events

A YWA rally was held Sunday at 2 30 p m in the church Training Union hour George King will teach ushers class Brotherhood meeting Monday 7 p m J T Cawley presided officers for the new year were elected WMU boards Thursday 10 a m Mrs JG Reed presiding Rev and Mrs Eddis Smith attend Texas Evangelistic Conference in Dallas Mens Day Sunday laymen in charge Regional Sunday School Conference January 25 at Calder Beaumont Rev Smith to teach January Bible study series John’s Witness to Jesus.

YWA George King Calder Baptist Church Beaumont Rev. Smith John Jesus

Methodist Circle 2 Circle 2 Meets at Church

The Methodist Circle 2 Circle 2 of the First Methodist WSCS met with Mrs. H C Scoggins hosting and seven members present. Mrs John E Gill presided and announced a chicken spaghetti supper February 3 in the Fellowship Hall. A program on The New Year and Human Rights was given by Mrs Gill. Next meeting March 16 with Mrs R E Jonte as hostess.

Circle 2 First Methodist Wscs H. C. Scoggins John E. Gill Gill R. E. Jonte

Local Personal Notes Include Visits And Training

Mrs. Stella Cook visited in Jasper at Dr. A. J. Mallett's home. Beaumont visitors Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hutto and others joined Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mask. Ed Tom Miller begins basic training at Fort Polk Louisiana. Mrs. Sim Ward returned from the Dallas furniture market. Mrs. Irby Hyde attended the Tex-La Singing convention in DeRidder Louisiana.

Stella Cook Jasper A. J. Mallett A. A. Scott J. B. Hutto Walter Stirling Beaumont J. E. Mask Tom Miller Fort Polk US Army Sim Ward Dallas Irby Hyde DeRidder

Three Cases Heard In County Court The Past Week

Judge Fletcher Richardson supervised three criminal cases and 70 civil cases in county court this past week. J A Ferguson of Silsbee and Dorothy Lee Mitchell of Silsbee were fined 11 dollars and costs for hot checks and theft on January 17. J D Collier of Saratoga was fined 11 dollars and costs for theft on January 18. All pleaded guilty.

Fletcher Richardson J. A. Ferguson Silsbee Dorothy Lee Mitchell J. D. Collier Saratoga Richardson

SBA Official To Be In Beaumont In February

Julian B. Cox loan specialist from the Houston regional office will visit the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce on Orleans Street each third Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to discuss SBA financial assistance for small businesses. Appointments for February 16, 1966, can be made by calling TE 8-6581.

Small Business Administration Julian B. ‘Cox Houston Beaumont Chamber ‘of Commerce Orleans Street Beaumont Texas Beaumont Chamber of Commerce

ABWA Plans Miss Silsbee Pageant in Beaumont

The Silsbee Pine Burr Chapter of the American Business Women's Association met at J & J Steak House in Beaumont. New members Polly Bell Lois Brinson and Phillip Atmore were installed. Plans for the Miss Silsbee pageant were set and members were assigned to assist chairmen. Lena Arnold from Southwestern Bell spoke on telephone manners. Gertrude Fields gave a vocational talk.

Silsbee Pine Burr Chapter American Business Women's Association J & J Steak House Beaumont Jim Monk Polly Bell Lois Brinson Phillip Atmore Lena Arnold Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Gertrude Fields

Beta Sigma Phi Elects Officers in Silsbee Council

The Silsbee City Council of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at Mrs. Sam Tobey’s home with five reps. Officers elected were Mrs. Charles E. Kelley president, Mrs. Thomas Dean vice president and treasurer, and Mrs. Herbert Muckelroy corresponding and recording secretary. Plans include a social and cultural program on Feb. 28 and a Founders Day banquet on April 25. The next meeting is Feb. 21 at Mrs. Charles E. Kelley’s home.

Silsbee Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Sam Tobey Charles E. Kelley Thomas Dean Herbert Muckelroy

Rummage Sale At Santa Fe Park By First Assembly

The WMC of the First Assembly of God Church sponsors a rummage sale Saturday at Santa Fe Park. The sale begins at 8 a.m. Proceeds support church activities and missions.

WMC First Assembly of God Church Santa Fe Park

B & PW Club To Hear Lamar Prof

Silsbee Business and Professional Women's Club will meet January 27 at 7 pm in Hardin County Savings & Loan club room. Miss Rosa Jean Tannahill a Home Economics professor at Lamar College will speak on Personal Development. Mrs Louise Barnes leads the program.

Silsbee Business and Professional Women's Club Hardin County Savings & Loan Rosa Jean Tannihill Lamar College Louise Barnes Letha Smith

Officials Named Around Sour Lake and Silsbee

A list of local officials and businesses is recorded for Sour Lake and Silsbee including Loeb and Mrs Raymond Bartmess Chance-Loeb Jerry Burks M M Bean Silsbee Joe Blair Kountze Dean Doors Pinewood Addn Sour Lake Mose Johnson Charles Lambert Ray Edmondson Mrs Brown's Grocery Highway 326 Sour Lake and Silsbee residents Gertrude Fields B PW Club Leatha Smith Ona McGinty A A Adams H P Moran Armours Wrecking Yard Betty Burch Jays Quick Stop Highway 96.

Loeb Raymond Bartmess Chance - Loeb Jerry Burks Chance-Loeb M. M. Bean Silsbee Joe Blair Kountze Dean Doors Pinewood Addn Sour Lake Mose Johnson Charles Lambert Ray Edmondson Brown Highway 326 Houston Thompson Gertrude Fields B & PW Club Leatha Smith Ona McGinty A. A. Adams H. P. Moran Armours Wrecking Yard Betty Burch Jays

Ambulance Collides With Tree in Silsbee Mishap

A Coleman Funeral Home ambulance on an emergency call skidded on rain slick pavement at Highway 327 and 21st Street in Silsbee, colliding with a tree. Driver Mrs. Dorothy Hanks sustained minor injuries and was taken to Harden Memorial Hospital in Kountze. no one else was aboard.

Coleman Funeral Home Dorothy Hanks Hardin Memorial Hospital Kountze 21St Street Silsbee Hanks 21St

Brookins Drive In Grocery Opens Here

Brookins Drive In Grocery opens at 210 Highway 96 owned by Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Brookins. The store operates daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Brookins also runs the Mobil Service Station next to the grocery and served on Silsbee City Council. A formal opening is planned in the coming weeks.

Brookins Drive In Highway 96 E. M. Brookins Brookins Silsbee Mobil

Baby News From Silsbee Area Birth Dates Reported

Hello World Born in Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kountze Mr and Mrs Rayburn Hooks of Silsbee are the parents of a son Willie Joe born Jan 12 Norman Elliot a son was born Jan 15 to Mr and Mrs Norman Carter of Silsbee Mr and Mrs John Lindsey are the parents of a son Ricky Dwain born Jan 15 Pamela Cheryl a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Goins on Jan 16

Rayburn Hooks Silsbee Willie Joe Norman Elliot Norman Carter John Lindsey Aee Ricky Dwain Pamela Cheryl William Goins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Asp Aribn Hardin Tyler Jefferson David Res R. L. Read Leona Whitman Harold Leigh Ruth Stirling Linotype Operato James Johnson Charles Green Robert McFaddin Silsbee School Women of St. John’s FasTex Louise Hill Ads Derby AP Finise Happy Jimmy Dean Astrodome Cub Scout J. Larue Haynes Pinecrest Baptist News Methodist Circle F. D. Johnson A/2C David King Air Force Base Caribou Maine SBA Abwa Beta Sigma Phi Council B & PW Lamar A. E. Templeton Office OF Optometry Chumley North 4Th Street Wenin Hardin County Savings and North Fifth Street Ambulante Brookins Drive Stanford J Fresh Rair Electric Lennox Certified 3Rd St. Silsbee
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