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Newspaper

Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1969

Page

3

Ten Named For C of D Directors In Silsbee

Nelson Long presided over a Silsbee Chamber of Commerce meeting selecting ten candidates for five three year director seats. Ballots go to members Jan 31 with return due Feb 10. Also announced are April banquet tickets at $4 and plans for a week long Diamond Jubilee with Homecoming in October.

Nelson Long Silsbee Chamber of Commerce Neches National Bank W. O. Holmes J. R. Sims Allen Johnson Ross Iles J. D Donalson Jimmy Jeffrey H. E. Munden John Price Jack Hedge Richard Jones Ronald Renz Emmett Barefield Render Wilson Chamber Lenox Hawthorne Silsbee Silsbee State Bank Long Texas

4-H Club Sees Film On Mounted Quadrilles

Hardin County 4-H Club met in the courthouse west wing for a regular meeting. B E Rea showed a film on mounted quadrilles. The next meeting is scheduled for February 4 at 7 30 pm in the little courthouse.

Hardin County 4-H Club B. E. Rea Little Courthouse

Tigers Eye District Lead With Friday Trip To Liberty

Silsbee Tigers, led by Grady Walters with 134 district points, chase a top spot in District 9-AAA after a 58-53 win over West Orange. A Friday visit to Liberty could push the team into a tie for first as Jasper and Cleveland lead with 4-2 records.

Silsbee Tiger Cagers Grady Walters Tigers Liberty Panthers West Orange Chiefs Tiger Grady Walters Walters Chiefs West Orange Randy Kolls Robak Livingston Lions Tiger Kolls Lion Bruce Ott Buddy Reeves

Cub Scout Den 6 Meets at Mrs Riceman Home

Cub Scout Den 6 met January 16 at Mrs Riceman's home with eight boys present. They worked on achievements and played games. Willis Vincent served refreshments. Clint Droddy was scribe.

Cub

Rites Held For Thomas McClain Spurger Resident

Funeral services for 81 year old Thomas L. McClain of Spurger were held at the First Baptist Church. He died Monday in Tyler County Hospital Woodville after a long illness. He was a retired logging contractor and survived by his wife two sons four daughters a brother three sisters twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Thomas L. McClain Spurger First Baptist Church A. N. Todd Rayford Crowell Turnier Branch Gene Sam Barrington H. B Howard Bobby Jordan Richard Douglas Isaacks Tyler County Hospital Woodville First Baptist Church of Earl McClain Opelousas Mack McClain Silsbee Howard Barrington Kountze Johnny Favor Groves J. C. Morris Beaumont George Isaacks Warren J. C. McClain Gertie Idia McClain J. C. Sheffield

Lumberton School Trustee Election Set for April 5

Lumberton Independent School District will hold a trustee election in the elementary gymnasium on April 5 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Expiring terms are J. Carl Vincent, position 1, and James D. Lowry, position 2. Final filing is March 6 at noon. Absentee ballots available March 10 to April 18, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents urged to enumerate six to 17 year olds. Preschool registration for entrants in September at Lumberton Elementary January 27–31, 1969. Voter certificates available at the tax office 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

Lumberton Independent School District J. Carl Vincent James D. Lowry Lumberton Lamberton

Funeral Services Held Wednesday For Mrs. Ramiriz

Mrs Manuella Ramiriz 79 died Monday in St Marys Hospital Port Arthur. Services were held Wednesday at All Souls Catholic Church Silsbee with burial in Resthaven. Rosary was said Tuesday in the Farmer Funeral Home chapel. A native of Mexico she lived in Silsbee before moving to Nederland six years ago. Survived by daughter Paula Varela son Manuel R Munuez and 11 grandchildren.

Manuella Ramiriz St. Mary’s Hospital Port Arthur All Souls Catholic Church Silsbee Cesar A. Garcia Resthaven Cemetery Farmer Funeral Home Mexico Ramiriz Nederland Rufino Ramiriz Paula Varela Twin City Highway Set Manuel R. Munuez el Paso

Silsbee shooting aftermath includes arrest and bonds

The report details injuries from a clash involving Lacy, Martin, and Donalson. Martin spent the night in a hospital and was later returned home. Lacy received minor medical care, was jailed on a 50 000 bond, and allegedly threatened a car purchase before leaving a Chevrolet lot. Reverend Harris testified Lacy planned to buy a car or take one if not sold.

Martin Silsbee Lacy Hardin Memorial Hospital Kountze Jerry Donalson Pullen Hardin County Jack Drodds iChevrolet Co Donalson Motor Co

1968 County Jail Burglary Cases and Fines

Burglaries and other offenses were recorded at the county jail in 1968. Fines collected totaled 46,697.11 dollars. Leading charges included drunk in public with 641 filings, driving while intoxicated 177, disturbing the peace 150, and minors consuming alcoholic beverages 114.

Silsbee Little Theater Luv earns favorable review and support plea

The Silsbee Little Theater which is three years old stages Murray Schis gal's Luv at the Junior High Auditorium. Raymond Young Garrett Wingfield and Jan Dunigan deliver believable performances under Kelly Muckelroy's direction. The review notes strong acting and staging amid small local audiences and urges better community support for live theater.

Silsbee Little Theater Murray Schisgals Luv Raymond Young Garrett Wingfield Jan Dunigan Kelly Muckelroy Silsbee Miss Mucke Young Rangement

Local News Briefs From Beaumont And Clovis Conference

C D Clinefelter remains in Baptist Hospital Beaumont for treatment. L H Wade returns home after surgery at Baptist Beaumont. Rev F C Drake and Rev A A Callaway attend Southwest Prayer and Bible Conference in Clovis New Mexico. Mrs C H Dunn and Mrs Dave Conner under care in Beaumont and Jasper hospitals respectively. Lowell Hendrix student at A&M College Bryan visiting parents Rev J A Hendrix.

C. D. Clinefelter Baptist Hospital Beaumont L. H. Wade Baptist Dave Conner Jasper Memorial Hospital Jasper Lowell Hendrix A&m College Bryan J. A. Hendrix

Gwendolyn Ware and Terry Curran Tie Wedding in Florence Alabama

Miss Gwendolyn McGown Ware of Sheffield and Terry Allen Curran of Silsbee wed on December 22 at Trinity Episcopal Church Florence Alabama. Rev Edward G Mululen officiated as both families hosted a reception at Tennessee Valley Country Club. The couple plans to reside in Silsbee after a California wedding trip. both work for Kirby Lumber Corp.

Gwendolyn McGown Ware Sheffield Ala Terry Allen Cururan Silsbee Trinity Episcopal Church Florence Edward G. Mululen Don William Ware Curran Phillip E. Curran New Port Beach Calif Tennessee Valley Country Club California West Kirby J Lumber Corp

Funeral services for John Herrington today in Woodrow Baptist

Funeral services for John Herrington age 43 will be at 2 p m today at Woodrow Baptist Church with Rev W C Copeland officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Silsbee under Farmer Funeral Home direction. He died Wednesday at St Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont. He was a WWII veteran and member of First Baptist Hitchcock. Survivors include his mother Mrs Lucinda Griffin of Silsbee a daughter Mrs Brenda Murphy of Midwest City Oklahoma two sons Ronald and Lawrence both of Silsbee four brothers all of Silsbee and Rev George Herrington of DeRidder Louisiana Pallbearers are Billy Paul Herrington David Vaughn Herrington Darrell Herrington Walden Flickleger Herman Marshall and Bob Smith.

John Herrington Woodrow Baptist Church W. C. Copeland Pine Ridge Cemetery Farmer Funeral Home Herrington St. Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont Honey Island First Baptist Church Hitchcock Washington National Insurance Co Lucinda Griffin Silsbee Brenda Murphy Midwest City Okla Ronald Herrington Lawrence Herrington William H. Herrington Albert Herrington Vaughn Herrington George Herrington de- Ridder, la Billy Paul Herrington David Vaughn Herrington Darrell Herrington Walden Flickleger Herman Marshall Bob Smith

Birth Announcements From Local Hospitals

Silsbee Doctors Hospital reports Connie Jo born January 16 to Mr and Mrs Wilgert Aubrey Lindgren of Fred Connie Jo. Spurger twins Melissa Jean and Melinda Jean born January 3 to Mr and Mrs Odis Gilbert Grissom of Spurger. Evadale couple Mr and Mrs Jimmy Wayne Jones Sr welcome son Jimmy Wayne Jr born January 19. Silsbee couple Mr and Mrs Weldon V Brinkly welcome Craig Paul born January 19. Hardin Memorial Hospital records Lisa Elizabeth born January 13 to Mr and Mrs Arnold Fletcher Swearingen of Beaumont.

Silsbee Doctors Hospital Wilgert Aubrey Lindgren Fred Connie Jo Odis Gilbert Grissom Spurger Melissa Jean Melinda Jean Jimmy Wayne Jones Sr Evadale Jimmy Wayne Jr Weldon V. Brinkly Silsbee Craig Paul

Card of Thanks Expresses Gratitude to Kind Neighbors

The message thanks friends for cards, flowers, prayers, and deeds during a hospital stay. Special mentions go to Rev Copeland and Mrs. Dave Conner and family for their kindness.

Rev Copeland Dave Conner

Evergreen Revival to Begin Sunday at Church

Evangelist Joe Johns of the Alabama Coushatta tribe near Livingston will lead revival services at Evergreen Assembly of God Church starting Sunday at 11 a.m. Nightly services follow at 7 p.m. He will present Indian customs during the revival. Rev. F. C. Drake is the church pastor.

Joe Johns Evergreen Assembly of God Sundy Livingston F. C. Drake

Zi Kappa Nu To See Demonstration Of Small Appliances

Miss Edith Parks a Gulf States home service advisor will be guest speaker January 27 at 7 30 p m when the Zi Kappa Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets in the Gulf States clubroom. She will demonstrate small electrical appliances while preparing refreshments for the group. The chapter met January 13 at the home of Mrs Billy Dan Van Winkle with Mrs Warren Bower presiding. Mrs Tommy Hancock presented a program entitled Drapes and Curtains showing proper types for various rooms.

Zi Kappa Nu Edith Parks Gulf States Home Service Beta Sigma Phi Sopone Gulf States Billy Dan van Winkle Warren Bower Tommy Hancock

Lumberton Home Demonstration Club Holds January Meeting

The Lumberton Home Demonstration Club met January 4 at 9 30 a m at Mrs Henry Mason home with nine members present. E R Smith presided and nutrition was discussed. A delegate was nominated for the THDA Houston meeting January 30. A covered dish lunch followed. The February 4 meeting will be at Mrs M Butler Jr home with yeast bread on the program. E L McKenzie reporter.

Lumberton Home Demonstration Club Henry Mason E. R. Smith R. W. Stewart Houston M. Butler Jr

Dayton Tri-City Band Festival Free Concert Saturday

Dayton High School hosts a free concert Saturday at 7 p m featuring bands from Silsbee Buna and Dayton high and junior high schools. Members will gather Saturday morning for rehearsals.

Dayton Tri-City Silsbee Buna

Silsbee Students Set for January Degrees at Lamar Tech

Four Silsbee students join 287 provisional candidates for January degrees at Lamar State College for Technology. No formal January ceremony is held, but mid term graduates may join summer exercises. Silsbee names: Jesse Walter Hawthorne B S government, Cynthia Richardson B S elementary education, Thomas Eldon Childress B S physical education, Dianne Henshaw Fortune B S music.

Silsbee Lamar State College For Technology Lamar Tech Jesse Walter Hawthorne B. S Cynthia Richardson Thomas Eldon Childress Dianne Henshaw Fortune

Young Students To Register January 27

Pre registration for children who will be six on or before September 1 1969 will be held January 27 from 8 AM to 2 30 PM in the Junior School gymnasium. Birth certificates and small pox vaccinations are required before entering first grade. Nurses will be on hand to give inoculations if desired.

Report of Condition Declaration by Bank Official

I W A Barclay Jr Senior Vice President of the above named bank declares that this report of condition is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. This statement accompanies financial reporting and affirms accuracy under oath.

I. W. A. Barclay, Jr E. M. Wilson, JR Ross Eppes A. W. Dainwood

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