Paper Mill Walkout Talks See Union and Contractors Meet
AFL Local 853 and the Associated General Contractors confer Thursday over a dispute after 285 union members walked off Wednesday. Contractors offer five cents per hour raise. union seeks ten cents. Voting on the raise was set for Thursday night as work halted at the site, with some crews returning by Thursday morning. Kirby mill work remains unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paper Mill
AFL Local 853
Construction and General Laborers Union
Associated General Contractors
Kirby Mill
Evadale
Alford's Furniture expands with new two story addition
Construction started last week on a 28 by 80 foot two story brick and tile addition at 220 North Fifth Street, linking to Alford's Furniture & Hardware. The second floor will store, ground floor display furniture, and the hardware department will expand. Ground floor remodel will add a solid plate glass front. Completion in eight to ten weeks. S. D. Armour supervises the $30,000 project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fifth Street
Alford
Furniture & Hardware
T. E .Alford
Dr Olds Named On Placement Committee
Dr M S Olds of Silsbee is appointed to the Texas State Chiropractic Association placement committee by president Dr Robert E Hartong of San Antonio. Board of Directors meeting in Austin chose committee members. Dr Hartong, Dr G M Brassard of Beaumont, Dr C T Harkey Jr of Victoria attended alongside Dr L G Thomas of Palestine. The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners met concurrently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Olds
Silsbee
Texas State Chiropractic Association
Robert E. Hartong
San Antonio
Austin
Dr. Hartong
G. M. Brassard
Beaumont
C. T. Harkey, Jr
Victoria
Texas Farm Income Rises Slightly in Early 1954
Texas farm cash income for January through April 1954 totaled about 442.6 million dollars, up one percent from the same period in 1953. Cotton revenue led gains with a 22 percent rise, while peanuts oats sheep and lambs cattle and fruits and vegetables also showed sizable increases aided by good moisture across the plains and panhandles. Wheat prospects improved with expectations of higher vegetable output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Universit of Texas Bureau of Business Research
South Plains
Panhandle
Bureau
Mrs Cullinan and companions depart for vacation trip
Mrs John Cullinan and daughter Melinda with Mrs Richard Sawyer and daughter depart June 24 for a vacation through Washington D C New York and Canada aboard a planned itinerary spanning major eastern sites and countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cullinan
Melinda
Richard Sawyer
Houston
Washington, D. C
New York
Canada
Pony All Stars Fall 5 4 to Lufkin in Key Battle
Silsbee's Pony League All Stars lost 5 to 4 in Lufkin last Saturday. Pitchers Joe Simmons and Buck Smith split the loss while Buck Smith and Dan Stancil doubled for Silsbee. Next, Silsbee plays Beaumont Saturday at 5 p.m. at the Pony League park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Lufkin
Joe Simmons
Buck Smith
Smith
Dan Stancil
Beaumont
Pony League Park
Orange
Pony League Giants
Burke A. Hargrove
Little League Stars
Pony League
Giants
Dodgers
Merchants Plan Fourth of July Observance in Silsbee
Most Silsbee businesses will close Monday July 5 in observance of Independence Day. The notice cites July 4 a Sunday and quotes Mrs L N Brannan Retail Credit Association manager as the information source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
L. N. Brannan
Retail Credit Association
Directors of Silsbee Chamber Meet Thursday Night
The Silsbee Chamber of Commerce directors will meet tonight at 7 30 in the school tax office, announced by president W P Crockett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
W. P. Crockett
Quota Near As Annual Cancer Drive Ends
Hardin County stands $93.18 short of a $1560.80 goal for the cancer drive. Ernie Dietrich, chair, urged finishing the drive this week as Kountze raised $481.10 toward a $450 quota, Sour Lake $328.50 toward $325, and Silsbee $655.02 of $785.80. Total receipts reach $1467.62 with $229.68 from Julie Britton recitals aiding the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Ernie Dietrich
Julie Britton
Silsbee and
Kountze
Local officials urged to boost government, cites Texas talk
Dr. Stuart A. MacCorkle of the University of Texas Institute of Public Affairs told the Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Association in Galveston that strong local government safeguards national welfare. He urged week by week civic service and noted rising college-trained entrants into city posts as colleges adapt to demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart A. MacCorkle
University of Texas Institute of Public Affairs
Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers Association
Galveston
America
Dr. MacCorkle
MacCorkle
Texas
Abbeville Mayor Addresses Kiwanians at Abbeville meeting
Mayor Roy Theriot of Abbeville Louisiana spoke to the Kiwanis Club urging leaders to push Americans to think for themselves amid propaganda. He invited area residents to visit Abbeville and the Louisiana Dairy Festival he organized, introduced by L L Hebert, with Chief N P Hollier present. Eleven Irish Village Kiwanis visitors from Beaumont attended. J C Perkins introduced W C Britton as a new Silsbee Club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Theriot
Abbeville
Louisiana
Kiwanis Club
Theriot
South Louisiana
Kiwanis Clubs
L. L. Hebert
West Department
N. P. Hollier
Irish Village Kiwanis Club
Beaumont
Paul Lowry
Jack Carroll
M. L. Lefler, Jr
Chas. Simon
John Roberts
Ray Maddox
G. R. Johns
al Hallmark
Jas. Smith
Gene Lefler
Michael
J. C. Perkins
W. C. Britton
Silsbee Club
Silsbee Lions Club Installs New President
Ww. C. Roy was installed as president of the Silsbee Lions Club during Saturday night ceremonies. Roy, owner of Silsbee Grain Company, assumes leadership of the local service organization.
Hays & Son Low Bid for First Baptist Church
A. L. Hays and Son of Port Arthur submitted the lowest bid of 266,900 for the First Baptist church building. Other bids included Herman Weber Inc 274,326 Winter King and Son 291,627 O Rourke Construction Co 269,000 and Foster Brothers 322,000. Air conditioning bids ranged from 39,652 to 40,895.80. Board of deacons and building committee attended with C Yarborough and E M Prewitt leading respective groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hays and Son
Port Arthur
First Baptist
Herman Weber, Inc
Winter King and Son
O'Rourke Construction Company
Foster Brothers
W. A
Straus and Frank
Reed Company
Silsbee Club Sees South American Membership Growth
The Silsbee Swimming Club reports a new long distance member from Caracas Venezuela Mr and Mrs Dick Nash sent a 25 dollar check in the mail. They plan to visit Silsbee in September or October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Swimming Club
Dick Nash
Caracas
Venezuela
South America
Sorority Shower Honors Mrs Charlie Nell Hancock
The Texas Nu Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Sorority hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Charlie Nell Hancock at Mrs Doreen Parks home. Guests included Exa Farmer Joyce Wallace Jo Ann Rush Kitty Schuler Pat Moody Rowena Caraway Liz McClelland Juanita Stover Betty Skillern Barbara Burnes Willa Griffith and hostesses Tommye Nell Smith Joyce Birdwell and Doreen Parks. A wiener roast for members and families was held at the Houston Oil Company picnic grounds last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Nu Upsilon
Beta Sigma Sorority
Charlie Nell Hancock
Doreen Parks
Exa Farmer
Joyce Wallace
Jo Ann Rush
Kitty Schuler
Pat Moody
Rowena Caraway
Liz McClelland
Juanita Stover
Betty Skillern
Barbara Burnes
Willa Griffith
Tommye Nell Smith
Joyce Birdwell
Houston Oil Company
Silsbee Editor and Lady Headed for Time Inc Visit
The Silsbee Bee editor and his partner prepare to spend a few weeks in New York as Time Inc guests to learn big weekly publishing. The trip aims to bring back insights for the local paper while the office remains covered by Bob. The writer feels a strong link to the Silsbee community and wishes readers a safe Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Time
Ince
Time and Life
Silsbee
Time, Inc
Boy 13 Injured by Live Wire at Silsbee Carnival
Roy Joe Nash, 13, son of Mr and Mrs Bill Nash, was knocked unconscious and burned on both hands after touching a live wire at a Silsbee carnival Saturday night. He received artificial respiration from attendants and was admitted to Hardin County Hospital for observation. he was reported up and around days later with burn bandages still on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Joe Nash
Bill Nash
Silsbee
Hardin County Hospital
Teen Agers Attack Negro Businesses and Pony League Clash In Silsbee
Reports describe brick throwing at negro shops on the Right-of-Way in Silsbee and race-tinged incidents city officials warn to prevent further trouble. Police investigate after red pickup and Plymouth sedan incidents injuring property and alarming residents.
Wreck Injures 14YearOld Miss Tommie Favors in Silsbee
Miss Tommie Favors fourteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Favors of Silsbee was seriously injured Saturday in an automobile wreck two miles north of town on Spurger highway. She suffered fractures in both legs a broken pelvis and head injuries. She was hospitalized at Hotel Dieu Beau mont where doctors reported her condition improving though very ill with no internal injuries. Her cousin Richard E Nolan twenty four of Silsbee drove the car and received minor injuries. The other vehicle was driven by Melvin Burge of Loeb who was not hurt. Chief Grady Tarver said both cars went north and the Burge car attempted a pass causing the Nolan car to swerve and roll three times ending 50 feet from the highway. Burge faces charges for driving without a license and for driving while intoxicated and aggravated assault with a motor vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Favors
Tom Favors
Silsbee
Miss Favors
Hotel Dieu Hospital
Beaumont
Farmer's Ambulance
Hotel Dieu
Richard E. Nolan
Melvin Burge
Loeb
Burge
Grady Tarver
Highway 92
Tarver
Nolen
Recital Proceeds Benefit Hardin County Cancer Fund
The Julie Britton School of Dancing turned over $229.98 to E. J. Dietrich chair of the Hardin County Cancer Fund. Proceeds came from two recitals held in Silsbee and Kountze, totaling the net funds for the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Dietrich
Hardin County Cancer Fund
Julie Britton
Miss McNeil Attending Palsey Workshop at UT
Sixteen persons are enrolled in a six week United Cerebral Palsy Association workshop at the University of Texas in Austin. Fifteen others study Care of Crippled Children in the Classroom. Courses are in educational psychology for teachers of exceptional children. Among those enrolled is Miss Margaret Ann McNeil of Silsbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
United Cerebral Palsy Association
University of Texas
Margaret Ann McNeil
Silsbee
Silsbee Saw Company Opens In Busby Building
New business opens in the Busby building at 765 South Highway 96 with McCullough Chain Saws serviced and sold. Nick W. Mitchell manages the shop, moving from Wichita Falls with wife and three children, joined by partner L. R. Von Schull and his family. Both couples’ wives are Mercy Hospital Des Moines graduates.
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Silsbee
Busby
South Highway
Nick W. Mitchell
McCullough
Mr. Mitchell
Wichita Falls
L. R.von Schull
Jasper
Schuill
Mitchell
Mrs. Schull
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Iowa
Ten Men Build Prefabricated House Unit In Silsbee
In Silsbee ten workers completed a housing unit in one day using prefabricated components made in Orange by Wayne Bass. While painting and finishes remain, the structure rests on a concrete slab with large picture windows and optional carport or garage. The project meets a growing housing need in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Wayne Bass
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Silsbee Pony League
Ab R Hi
Pet. Lawrence
Tebbs
Stancis
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Kountze Parker
Jones
K. Cobb
J. Cobb
Langston
Allums
Uraed
New Lions
Hays & Son
C. Yarborough
E. M. Prewitt
Swimming Club
David Read
O.k
Bee
Bob
J. E. Ferguson
James Ferguson, Jr
Eldon Reed
David Railback
Brenda
Carolyn
John F. Ferguson
Johnny
Jimmy
McHenry
Ilinois
Billy Barclay
Mike Brookins
Andrew Hiare
Tommy Barclay
Donald Vaughn
Lewis Denby
Fire Department
Crockett & Gilchriest
Silsbee Dry Goods
Gulf
Earl Taylor
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Jack Gillespie
Paducah, Kentucky
W. D. Carr
Plymouth
Negro Business Section
J. K .Grice
Quality Cafe
Rube
Pa-Go
Price
Fresenius
W. Whitaker
H. M. Jones
L Pd Buna
Fire Department C. & G
Ab Riw Pet
Ei Barclay
F.D. Worley
F.D
Hare
S.D.G
Holt
Morrison
Brookins
C.&g
T. Barclay
Vaughn
Sau Garsee
Silsbee Little
Work
Mr. Burge
Justice Court
W. M. Moore
Nets Cancer Fund
Miss McNeil
Palsey
Tommy Read
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