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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1961
Page
2
A Hemphill resident returning from a PTA study session found an unoccupied car parked beside his. When he approached, youths jumped into a nearby vehicle and sped off, while an attempted gasoline siphoning was uncovered. The PTA topic was Juvenile Delinquency, What's the Score.
The WSCS held its third session of the study "Basic Christian Beliefs" in the First Methodist Church with twenty seven members present. Mrs W C McNeil led the “Sin and Forgiveness” chapter assisted by Mrs L E Martin. A monthly business meeting is set for Wednesday at 9 30 a m in the sanctuary. The fourth session of the mission study will be taught February 8.
One of Pack 199 gathered Monday at 3 30 pm at Mrs Sue Simmons home. The boys drew the flag of Brazil and played baseball for entertainment. Douglas Wooley served refreshments before the meeting was dismissed by Max Dinkle. Jimmy Coleson acted as scribe.
The Silsbee Garden Club elected officers for the 1961 62 year. Officers include Mrs R L Paret as president and Mrs B D Banks, first vice president. Other officers are Mrs L D Self, second vice president, Mrs Hugh Smith third vice president, Mrs I F Eldredge Jr secretary and Mrs H C Hopkins treasurer.
K-Teens Horizon Club met January 18 in the old Methodist parsonage with 15 members present. Installation services were held for officers Janet Reeves president Linda Yawn vice president Isabel Bledge secretary and Ronda Hurst treasurer. The president appointed committees and plans were made for the group to sing at the annual meeting of the Sils bee Camp Fire Girls Association.
Officials from the U. S. Air Force Dependents' Schools Overseas will interview teachers for foreign posts on February 17 and 18, 1961, at the University of Houston Placement Center. Applicants must be U. S. citizens aged 25 to 60 with a bachelor's degree, 18 hours in professional education, and two years teaching experience. Women must have no spouse or dependents. housing limits married appointments. Vacancies mainly for elementary and secondary teachers in two major fields. The Air Force provides travel, rent-free housing in most areas. interviews by appointment only.
On New Year's Day 1818 the White House opened to the public for the first time since the War of 1812. The Marine Band performed for the occasion.
XI Zeta Rho Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs Weeks Crawford's home with cohostess Mrs Rebecca Hobbs. Mrs Robert Neyland spoke on Life for Rogers and Hammerstein, performing eight vocal selections. The group voted $10 to the Texas Association for Retarded Children and planned a Valentine dance at Hardin County Country Club February 11 at 8 p.m. Sweethearts from each sorority will be revealed. City council to host a covered dish supper at Cravens Hall First Methodist Church Monday at 7:30 p.m. A travel film titled Around the World in 40 Minutes will be shown. Mothers' March assignments set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. The fire siren will announce the march.
The Silsbee Woman's Club announces its entry in the 1960-62 Community Improvement Program sponsored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs and Sears Roebuck Foundation. Under president Mrs J W Oldham the club aims to improve permanent library facilities and build a community center in Silsbee, and has previously received a citation for the 1958-60 contest.
Rev Ralph Langley of Baptist Hospital Beaumont speaks at Friendship Baptist Church revival services nightly at 7 30 p m with a 7 p m sing song led by Harry Huff from Loeb This Sunday marks the first anniversary of the dedication of the new educational building and the ordination of the first deacons A basket lunch will be served at noon Rev E E Castilan is pastor and invites the public to attend.
The Santa Fe Railway plans to donate a retired 24 foot diameter by 30 feet high steel water tank to the City of Kirbyville. A presentation at the local depot is set for Wednesday at 8 30 a m with officers and Kirbyville officials attending. The deal includes a short term lease of railway property near the depot and an artesian well, with the city to supply water for Santa Fe facilities at Kirbyville at no charge. The well and tank lie near the mainline and siding about 200 feet from the depot platform.
The Women of St John’s Episcopal Church will meet for their monthly session then present a special program on Thursday evening February 2. The group will conduct their business meeting from 7:30 to 8:15 followed by the program.
Texas Forest Service warns 30 days left in pine planting season with about 230 days remaining for planting pine seedlings this year. Mason Cloud notes strong seedling demand as landowners buy from Alto and Magnolia Springs nurseries. Lost Pines drought resistant stock adds 120000 extra trees. pricing is 5.00 per thousand for general stock and 6.50 per thousand for Lost Pines loblolly sold at Alto's Indian Mound Nursery. Orders and planting help available through local Soil Conservation District offices and county agents.
A Minnesota room scene inspires deeper spiritual reflection. The hostess turns flower pots toward light, prompting thoughts on growth and the Christian life. Theodore W. Anderson urges learning of Jesus, pursuing deeper insights, and expanding spiritual capacity through prayer and service.
A weekly Public Health Education piece from Texas State Health Dept explains how lack of sleep harms mood, heart, digestion, and blood pressure, and offers practical tips. Reduce evening stimulation, relax with quiet activity, fresh air, and a calm bedtime ritual to promote natural rest.
Turned over to program chairman Mrs. Vyrl Miller the meeting will discuss Our Concern For the Needy of Our Community with speakers from Red Cross Salvation Army Hardin County Welfare and Silsbee Ministers Fellowship. A round table and Q and A follow. Brotherhood of St. Andrew will hold Corporate Communion after a 6:00 a.m. breakfast Thursday at the parish house. Church School and worship services are set for 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday.
The Food Service sector is the nation’s fourth largest industry with 11.7 billion dollars spent annually on meals outside the home. There are over 200,000 eating places including restaurants and cafeterias, with Texas hosting about 12,000 to 13,000. Food inspectors enforce safety under local ordinances aligned with state and national health guidance.
The film Tomboy and the Champ filmed at the Kat Texas FFA Rodeo and Lave stock Show will be shown at the Pines Theater on Thursday Friday and Saturday February 2 3 and 4. Manager D H Suitt announced advance tickets will be sold by area Future Farmers of America and 4 H Club members. Stars include Ben Johnson Candy Moore and Jesse White.
The Silsbee Trail Riders met January 13 at the Fire Hall with 34 members present. Officers for the new year elected: Woody Spurlock president, Earl Hutton secretary treasurer and reporter. Past year committees were discharged and new ones to be appointed as needed. Next meeting set for Friday at 7 30 p m in the Fire Hall.
Monday night at the Episcopal Church a group formed to organize an Al Anon Club. Al Anon supports families of Alcoholics Anonymous. members pay no dues and keep identities confidential. The club aims to strengthen spiritual life to help alcoholics and their families, meeting each Monday at 8 p.m. Anyone interested in an alcoholic is invited to attend.
The article notes education as central to safe food handling in communities. Local health departments offer courses on proper sanitation from washing glasses to storing lettuce at correct temperatures. State Public Health Education Division also conducts three day courses across cities, stressing sterilization and bacterial dangers to protect customers.
One hundred years ago a line of passenger and mail coaches linked Fort Davis in Presidio County with the city of Chihuahua, Mexico, operating express service under U.S. regulations. The venture drew praise from the San Antonio Ledger and Texan for boosting commerce as precious metals flow across the border, with grand plans noted for a Dallas area gathering and a call for regional independence ahead of Abraham Lincoln's presidency.
The Twentieth Century Club met January 18 at Mrs. H. C. Hopkins home with cohostess Mrs. E. M. Prewitt. Twenty two members and two guests attended while Mrs. D. D. McGowan and Mrs. F. G. Weathersby led the program on The Little States of Europe including Andorra Liechtenstein Luxembourg Monaco San Marino Vatican City and Sark. The next gathering will be February 1 at Mrs. W. C. McNeil with cohostess Mrs. L. D. Self.
The Hardin County Singing convention will be at Center Baptist Church near Honey Island. Events start Saturday night at 7:30 and Sunday at 10 am, with a basket lunch at noon. Fred Anders serves as president of the group.
A. F. Hill aged 61 of Jacksonville Florida died at 6 p m Monday after a period of illness. Funeral services were held at 6 p m yesterday from the Jacksonville funeral home chapel. Graveside rites were set for noon today in Savannah Georgia. He was the father of Mrs S M Miears Jr of Silsbee and survived by his wife Mrs Marion Hill of Jacksonville a daughter Mrs Flora May Cojohn of Long Island N Y a son Walton Hill of Savannah two sisters one brother and 11 grandchildren.
Just before the molt period ducks and geese fly to bodies of water to escape land enemies. They molt their primary feathers all at once and cannot fly for a short period, making water safety crucial.
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