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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1959
Page
2
The Silsbee Bee notes its second class mailing permit date of April 10, 1919 and location in Silsbee Texas. It lists publication day as Thursday and postal rates of 3.50 per year inside Hardin County and 4.00 outside Hardin County.
Editorial staff David Read and R L Read Jerry Zuber Mrs Leona Whitman Wee Mechanical Department R R Burgess Tommy Read James Johnson Louis Johnson Co-owners and Publishers News Editor Society and Personal Editor Composing Room Foreman Printer Pressman StereotypeHere
Texas Forest Service and Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department answered about 30 calls to grass and trash fires in Silsbee and Chance-Loeb areas in the past week. Of 128 district fires, 94 occurred in Hardin County causing about 16000 dollars in damage. officials warn rainfall is needed to free crews for new blazes and outline burning rules to prevent spread.
Den 6 of Pack 199 met Monday afternoon at Mrs C E Simmons home with six cubs, den thief Jack Simmons, and assistant den mother Mrs H T Tudnall present. Butch Hudnall opened with the flag pledge. After roll call the boys completed the newspaper they were printing and Roy Young served refreshments. Steve Simmons was scribe.
The Alexander Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of Henry Alexander.
A unsigned letter about local enforcement and city governance prompts an invitation to sign. Kenneth Force praises Howard Hargrove of Silsbee for leading East Texas Wildlife Conservation Association, noting 270 members and 42 000 acres of timber, along with a planned deer release in Harden County.
Moving sale offers all furniture in one room for quick purchase. Purchaser may rent the house if desired. Final chance to buy ends Friday January 30 at 8:00 PM. See Mr Williams at Silsbee Bee Office.
Wright outlined a plan to release 125 deer in multiple counties within 30 days as free animals to study hunting impact this first year. He expects a five year closed season in some areas and anticipates possible anterless hunts as populations rise. Temperature records show 29 degrees statewide with a daytime high of 64.
A soil test inventory guides fertilizer plans by measuring usable nutrients now and in the future. Texas A M extension soil chemist Bill Bennett compares soil tests to bank balances and urges farmers to inventory soil and submit samples via local county agents for testing.
A Texas public service column discusses how state laws differ from federal laws and from other states. It warns newcomers and movers to review their legal standing under Texas law and to plan for possible cross state legal effects on wills, property, divorces, and business interests.
The statement urges personal consistency by applying one’s own guidance to self-improvement. It emphasizes aligning actions with expressed principles to achieve true perfection.
Henry Lawrence Jr a wireman in Company A 8th Infantry Division 8th Signal Battalion in Bad Kreuznach assisted in providing signal support during field training in Germany. He entered the Army in April 1957 and arrived in Europe last January after basic training at Fort Riley Kansas. The 20-year-old is a 1956 Silsbee High School graduate who attended Lamar State College of Technology.
The Telco Federal Credit Union of the Beaumont district held its annual meeting at the Gulf States Recreational Center in Beaumont. Attendees from Silsbee included Doris McKay Linda Rae Simmons Virgie Collier Jessie Branche Robbie Foley and Herbert Drake. Door prizes went to Mrs Simons portable TV and to Mrs McKay and Mr Foley.
Cub Scout Pack 199 will sponsor a bake sale this Saturday with stands at Neches Minimax and Young's Super Market. Homemade cakes will be sold and proceeds go to the general fund.
Den 2 of Cub Scout Pack 199 met Monday at Mrs. C. D. Thompson's home with five members present. The pledge to the flag opened the meeting as boys worked on their pack meeting project and checked achievement charts. Simon O'Quinn served refreshments. David Thompson, scribe.
For sale a mix of properties including a 2 bedroom home on 1 acre north of town, a 5 acre tract with frontage, a small 2 bedroom on 50 by 150 lot, a large 3 bedroom on two city lots to be moved, a timber land parcel, a 3 bedroom with built in features, a woodville area home on acreage, and a 2 bedroom home move in ready with finishings. Prices range from $1,500 to $6,000 with terms noted.
The Silsbee Garden Club gathered Tuesday at the home of Mrs. L. O. Turrentine with co-hostess Mrs. A. T. McDonough. Twenty-two members attended including new member Mrs. I P Eldredge and five guests. Speakers featured two films World Gardens and Garden of England. landscape artist from Beaumont will speak at the February 10 meeting with place to be announced.
The Blue Bonnet 79 Oddfellows Lodge hosts the monthly Round-up. The meeting is Saturday at 7 30 PM in the lodge hall on North 1th and Roosevelt Drive. T L Smith noble grand invites all members to attend.
Den 3 members of Cub Scout Pack 199 met at their den mother Mrs Dora Conner home. They toured the Silsbee Bee newspaper offices and learned how a newspaper is printed. Plans were made for the next pack meeting and Butch Conner served refreshments before the meeting closed with the living circle.
The Jolly Blue Birds met at Mrs. C. Pelton’s home to rehearse for the March of Dimes talent show set for Thursday. Margie Coward led with a prayer and refreshments were served as Effie Cook kept the minutes.
Camp Fire group Wa-Can-Tan held a meeting led by Mrs. Robert Powell with 11 members present. Most girls advanced to their first rank in Camp Fire. Brenda Young was honored with a birthday party at the meeting and refreshments were served. Patricia Cook, scribe.
The Sim Ward family expresses sincere thanks for flowers ecards visits and prayers during illness acknowledging support and appreciation from friends and community.
St Johns Episcopal Church will install new officers this Sunday at 11:00 during Holy Communion. Jove Allen and Walter Shearin join the Bishop's Committee while Mrs Tennison Jr becomes vice president of the Women of St Johns and Mrs Elizabeth Williams is secretary treasurer. Church School meets at 10:00 with an Adult Bible Class at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday to begin a series on Christian Ethics. Public invited. Weekly Women of St Johns meeting Thursday at 7:30 includes a council program. Choir practice Friday at 3:30 and Catechism class Saturday at 10:00.
Worshipful Master Roy Rodgers invites all members of Masonic Lodge 927 to a called meeting Friday at 7 30 in the Masonic Temple. The session focuses on BA Degree work and attendance is requested.
The Mullins family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness and sympathy shown after the death of their beloved son James Arthur Mullins. May the Lord bless you all.
Texas firm seeks a qualified man or woman to operate a consign ment service in the area. Good income for a bondable applicant with 750 dollars cash to maintain inventory. Send details to Federal Manufacturing Company Box 2116 Dallas 21 Texas.
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