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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1957
Page
1
The article notes a rising trend of men adopting bermuda shorts and open sport shirts for casual home and yard use. It recalls a past constable's stance on shorts during a Scout outing, contrasts fashion norms, and forecasts broader acceptance of relaxed summer attire among men in the near future.
International Woodworkers of America Local 414 members at Kirby Lumber Corp strike after contract expired June 30. 776 employees affected as management and union refuse to budge on pay amid declining yellow pine prices. Pickets stay on duty while federal conciliation efforts seek a meeting.
A public hearing on several local highway projects will take place at 2 30 p m Thursday July 11 in the Silsbee fire hall. Resident Engineer Lester Landgraf and W E Simmons Beaumont district engineer will lead the session discussing U S Highways 96 69 and state Highway 327 projects. The meeting fulfills federal requirements for projects with federal aid and relates to a planned freeway system for Hardin county.
Ralph Joplin age 50 president of Silsbee Bus Line died of a heart attack on a Brenham business trip. Funeral services were held Monday in Beaumont at Roberts and Pipkin Brulin Home chapel. He was a Knights of Pythias member and longtime Beaumont resident. He is survived by his wife, mother, four brothers and six others.
Silsbee's 1957 Little League queen will be crowned Saturday night after a double header season finale. Sam Cerniglia will crown the queen with crown bearer Little Bill Reid. Candidates include Tan Wills East Texas Transit Mix Marilyn Jeffcoat Chance Loeb and Janis Morris Morris AXers. A July 13 barbecue at Eastex Pulp and Paper grounds is sponsored by local officials and helpers.
Last week guests at Mr. and Mrs. Denver Lowe's residence included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lowe of Fremont Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Buckalew and son Larry of Clyde Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cayho of Wooster Ohio. Larry extended his stay.
A hundred men are ordered to appear in 88th district court at Kountze on Tuesday July 9 for the fourth week of criminal court. Defendants include T. C. Cunningham to trial for the seven year old murder of Frank Knight of Beaumont, J. Johnston for robbery with firearms, and Earl Knight for rape.
Silsbee police issued 44 traffic tickets in June per Chief Grady Tarver. City officers arrested 11 individuals, including one driving while intoxicated, plus drunks and petty theft cases. Traffic arrests breakdown: 13 speeding, seven no license, four running stop sign, three fail to yield, running red light, one reckless driving, two simple assault, four warrants, five illegal parking, one unnecessary noise.
Silsbee businesses close all day for July 4. Hardin County Courthouse also shuts. District court remains in session but Judge H A Coe expects all cases to be resolved today.
Southwestern Bell installer John S Tarver remained in critical condition at Hotel Dieu hospital Beaumont after a pole fell on him while clearing hurricane damage near Buna. He suffered ruptured spleen and liver internal injuries plus a broken rib and gall bladder. Lineman Charlie Flowers near him lifted the pole saving his life, according to S C Falk Beaumont S W Bell manager.
The American Red Cross local chapter urges cash contributions to help victims of Hurricane Audrey in Cameron Louisiana. Two refugee families are housed in Hardin County with food and clothing provided by the Red Cross. Send checks to Red Cross Silsbee Texas.
Embalmer Jim Connors recalls aiding Cameron Parish after Hurricane Audrey with 138 bodies prepared in Lake Charles. East Texas undertakers contributed services and clothing. Donations gathered across Silsbee including from Jacque's dress shop and the local telephone office. County truck support aided distribution to the stricken area.
Fourteen relatives of Mr and Mrs J A Savoie of Orange perished in Hurricane Audrey at Cameron Louisiana last week. The victims include sisters of Mr Savoie and their children, another sister and her husband and six children, and three children of his brother Adam Savoie. Mrs Savoie survived with three children after 18 hours on a raft. Some bodies still unrecovered.
The Rho Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi collects household goods and clothing for victims in south Louisiana. People may call Mrs. Peggy Heddleston or Mrs. Flo Clark to arrange donations or pickup by Friday night.
John Henry Griswold of Nacogdoches was released on bond after arrest near Silsbee on Evadale highway charged with driving while intoxicated. Other arrests included two grand jury indictments four petty theft one pistol toting two traffic one bench forfeiture and three drunks. Garland Marlow fined $100.
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