Silsbee City Council OKs subdivisions and plans election date
The council approved Ever green Development Co subdivisions Innwood Forest and Pinecrest off Lindsey Road and Marshall Lane. Election day was set for Tuesday April 5 with polling at the Fire Hall from 8 am to 7 pm, and filing for council seats due by March 4. The rabies vaccination day for pets was scheduled for Saturday Jan 29 with Dr. Ferrell conducting shots at the old city warehouse. fee 3 dollars includes license. A Miss Silsbee Pageant week was proclaimed January 30 to February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Dietrich
Paul Georgas
John Fordinal
H.C. Hopkins
Evergreen Development Co
Innwood Forest
Lindsey Road
Pinecrest
Marshall Lane
W. C. Caraway
DuBose
McClanahan
Silsbee
Pine Burr Chapter
ABWA
N. G. Ferrell
Ferrell
Cily
Local Texas newspaper masthead and staff listing
Entered as second class mail April 10 1919 at Silsbee Texas under the act of 1879 published weekly at 410 Highway 96 Silsbee TX 77656. Subscription rates are 3.50 per year in Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties and 4.00 elsewhere. Mechanical staff includes Harold Leigh Ruth Stirling James Johnson and Charles Green with printer operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
Chance Loeb Poll Taxes Aiding Cancer Fund
Mrs G W Lamb says qualified Chance Loeb residents should pay poll taxes before the deadline. The commission on sale of poll taxes will be donated to the American Cancer Fund to support cancer research and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chance-Loeb
G. W. Lamb
Commission
Public Notice Affidavit of Ownership for Silsbee Lots
I B F Utsey certifies sole ownership interest in Lots 7 8 9 10 11 and 12 Block 15 South Woodrow Addition City of Silsbee Texas. Any transfer lease or other action on these lots without consent risks the parties involved. B F Utsey 454.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. F. Utsey
Silsbee
Texas
Woodrow
Local Officials Urge Poll Tax Payments and Cancer Fund Gifts
A Civic message from deputies appeals to citizens to pay poll taxes or secure exemptions before deadlines. It also invites donations to the Cancer Fund via Mrs. Dorothy Hall, memorial chairman, Chance Loeb Chapter of the American Cancer Society, contact Plaza 5-4121.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cer Society
Cancer Fund
Dorothy Hall
Chance Loeb
The
American Cancer Society
Plaza 5
Hereford Assn to Hold Spring Sale in Columbus Texas
Gulf Coast Hereford Association consigns 63 registered Herefords for the 16th annual spring sale at American Legion Park Columbus Texas Friday Feb 11. Thirty eight horned bulls four polled bulls and 21 horned females offered as single lots and pens. Dave G Tiller Jr county agent Liberty will judge. Col Walter Britten to start sale at 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast Hereford Association
American Legion Park
Columbus
Texas
Dave G. Tiller Jr
Liberty
Walter Britten
Farewell Sermon by Rev H B Morgan at First Pentecostal
Rev H B Morgan will preach his farewell sermon at the First Pentecostal Church Sunday night at 7 30. He has served as pastor since May 24 1959 overseeing growth paying off church property remodeling and purchase of a five acre future site. The congregation planted home mission churches in Greensboro Savannah and Durham. He completed 35 years of ministry on Nov 1 1965 and plans to join the evangelistic field of the United Pentecostal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Morgan
Perjtegostal
Morgan
Greensboro
N. C
Savannah
Durham
United Pentecostal Organization
Silsbee Tigers Open Baseball Season With Strong Returners
Silsbee High unveils 1966 baseball schedule led by nine returning lettermen under coach H C Muckleroy. Key players include pitchers Bob Roberts and David Harvell catcher Wayne Miller and infielders Tibby Scarborough Don Goetsell Howard Harrison. Opening game March 11 vs Woodville at home. District 9 AAA begins March 18 vs West Orange. Beaumont Coaches Tournament slated March 31 with many area 3 A and 4 A teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee High
H. C. Muckleroy
Tiger
Silsbee
Bob Roberts
David Harvell
Wayne Miller
Tibby Scarborough
Don Goetsell
Howard Harrison
Matt Luna
Harold Blythe
Bo Roy
Muckleroy
Tigers
Woodville
West Orange
Big Beaumont
Little Cypress
French
Beaumont Tourney
Vider
Orange
Bridge City
Liberty
Forest Park
Jasper
J. W
Victor
Former Resident Retires After 43 Years Of Service
Cecil R. Sparks, formerly of Silsbee, retired from the Santa Fe Railroad car department on Jan. 15 1966 after more than 43 years. He and his wife Ethel Williams of Silsbee were joined by visiting relatives and friends at 2501 Pierce Street Beaumont to wish them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil R. Sparks
Silsbee
Santa Fe Railroad
Ethel Williams
Beaumont
Spain
Pierce Street
M. A. Parker
Hardin
V. Willaims
Alice
Texas
I. J. Sparks
Mamie Sparks
Dwain Sparks and Son
Boy Scout Troop 86 Chili Supper Fundraiser
Troop 86 hosts a chili supper Tuesday in Silsbee Junior High School cafeteria. Salads cake and cold drinks will be sold separately. Tickets available at the door with proceeds earmarked to buy equipment for the troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Troop 86
Silsbee
WMU organizes new mission circle in Fresenius Road area
Mrs L L Johnson general president of the WMU of the First Baptist Church on North Second Street met church women living along Fresenius Road Monday to organize a mission circle to be named in memory of the late Mrs Commie Graham who served as president for years The circle will meet Monday at 1 30 p m in the home of Mrs Versie Lee Smith Rev S Booker is pastor of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Johnson
WMU
First Baptist Church
North Second Street
Fresenius Road
J. C. Perkins
Commie Graham
Versie Lee Smith
S. Booker
Esther Sunday School Class Social and Business Meet Heads
The Esther Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church met at Mary Bryant's home with Olen Tucker as cohostess. Fourteen members attended. Mrs Bryant gave the devotion Say it Now. Mrs Robert Collier presided. Christmas party films were shown. March meeting will be a dinner party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
First Baptist Church
Mary Bryant
Olen Tucker
Brooks seeks reelection in newly formed Ninth District
Congressman Jack Brooks announces he will seek re election to Congress from the newly formed Ninth District including Jefferson Chambers Galveston Fort Bend and part of Brazoria County. He cites a record of water projects Intracoastal Canal hurricane protection and coast area improvements along with efficiency gains in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Brooks
Congress
Jefferson
Chambers
Galveston
Fort Bend
Brazoria County
Clark Thompson
East Texas Gulf Coast
Jefferson County
Sam Rayburn
Texas
House
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Lucille Hill
The Hill and Buckner families thank friends and neighbors for food flowers visits prayers and acts of kindness in the loss of our loved one Mrs. Lucille Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Hill
Hill and Buckner
Library Extends Saturday Hours At Silsbee Public Library
The Silsbee Public Library will be open Saturdays from 10 30 a m to 1 p m. Mrs Allen Freeman chair of the board announced Emily Landolt remains as clerical assistant five hours weekly to Mrs H T Horka librarian. Regular hours are 1 to 7 p m Monday and Thursday 1 to 5 p m Tuesday and Wednesday and 2 to 6 p m Friday. A list of reference books on religion is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Public
Allen Freeman
Emily Landolt
H. T. Horka
Bulfinch
Cruden
Frazer
Gayley
Madeleine
Hume
U. S
Mead
Holy Land
Rand McNally & Co
Stevenson
Strong
Stuber
Weiser
Explorer Post 89 Plans Activities
Explorer Post 89 met at the paper mill in Evadale for a Monday night meeting. Joel Allen spoke on paper making while plans were laid for a hayride and fishing trip soon. New members Steve Dietrich and C J McMillan attended. Ricky Skillern noted as secretary. Dues fund post activities and a Feb 5 work day was scheduled to start a summer camp house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer Post
Evadale
Joel Allen
Steve Dietrich
C. J. McMillan
Ricky Skillern
B and PW Club To Meet Guest Speaker Miss Rosa Tannihill
Lamar College home economics professor Miss Rosa Jean Tannihill will speak on Personal Development for the Silsbee Business and Professional Women's Club tonight at 7 PM in the Har din County Savings and Loan clubroom. Louise Barnes to introduce. Letha Smith to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Jean Tannihill
Lamar College
Silsbee Business and Professional Women's Club
Har‘din County Savings and Loan
Louise Barnes
Letha Smith
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John Henry Schuler
Dr. Ferrell
Schuler
R. E. Switzer
Switzer
David Read
R. L. Read
Tommy Read
MRS
Harold Leigh
Ruth Stirling
James Johnson
Charles Green
Tee
B. F. Utsey
Hereford Assn
Charles Wilson
of Lufkin
Martin Dies, Jr
Lufkin
East Texas
Senate
Wilson
Trinity
Trinity High School
Lon Morris Jr. College
Jacksonville
Sam Houston State College
Huntsville
United States Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Angelina
Pol
Brenda Mitchem
North Carolina
H. E. Munden
Parker Research Foundation
Fort Worth
Mitchem
Miami
Fla
Puerto Rico
Silsbee Tiger Baseball
Scout Troop
First Baptist Class
Explorer
B & PW
Britton -Cravens
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