Silsbee Slugs By DAVID READ
Fourth of July pass, school opening near, and hunting season ahead as locals reflect. A Kansas organizer seeks Quantrill descendants for a new Guerrillas group, with postal contact Brice J. Mansfield. The piece recalls Quantrill and figures like Jesse James, notes a salt water conversion plant ceremony in Freeport with Kennedy, Udall, Johnson, and details about Horace Owings of Houston Natural Gas. The Bee office observed the holiday but prepares for Read Bet and a family reunion at Double R with visitors from St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
39Th St
Kansas City
Edward Quantrill
Ohio
Missouri
Quantrill
Jesse James
Mansfeild
Freeport
L. A. Yankie
Lyndon Johnson
Interior
Stewart Udall
Kennedy
Washington
Gulf of Mexico
Services Held Sunday for Mrs Laura Belle Dryden of Votaw
Mrs Laura Belle Dryden 68 of Votaw died Friday night in Kersting Hospital Liberty. A native of Joplin Missouri she moved to Votaw fourteen years ago and was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Funeral services were Sunday at 1 30 p m at the Assembly of God Church in Wotaw with Revs Clyde Drake and J W Fillingim officiating. Graveside services followed at 4 00 p m in Morse Cemetery near Buna. She is survived by five sons Jasper Dryden Deweyville J D Dryden Silsbee E D Dryden C C Dryden and M L Dryden all of Votaw four daughters Mrs Joe Love Votaw Mrs Britton Grissom Spurger Mrs Sam Parker Liberty and Mrs Ray Mason Liberty two brothers P H Flake Buxlaia and Charles Flake Moe one sister Mrs Martha Tompains Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Belle Dryden
Votaw
Kersting Hospital
Liberty
Joplin
Alo
Assembly of God
Wotaw
Clyde Drake
Silsbee
J. W. Fillingim
Moss Hill
Ray Mason
P. H. Plake
Buxaia
Charles Flake
Moe
Mare Tha Tompians
Colorado
Gulf States Plans New Office Building in Silsbee
Gulf States Utilities announces a new office and service center in Silsbee as part of a broader plan for six new locations in the next three years. The Silsbee site details include a masonry concrete and steel construction, drive-in bill-pay, parking, and a 48 by 70 foot office with a separate service building to follow a Port Neches model featuring modern interiors and all-electric operation.
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Gulf States
The
Gulf States Utilities Company
Silsbee
Plain Talks
Port Neches
Mrs Hambrick Buried At Resthaven In Silsbee
Funeral services for Mrs Alain Hambrick 65 of Silsbeewere held at 10 a m in the Farmer Funeral Home chapel with Rev R E Barclay officiating. She died Saturday at St Mary's Hospital Port Arthur after a lengthy illness. She born in San Augustine resided in Silsbee 26 years member of First Baptist Church. Survived by a daughter Waline Arrington Nederland two brothers Richard H Head Silsbee Cooper Head Victor one sister Vergie Westbrook Houston and two grandchildren. Burial in Resthaven cemetery. Pallbearers Roy Smith Richard H Head Clarence Thomas Earnest Simmons Dewey Scott Jackson McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alain Hambrick
Silsbee
Farmer Funeral Home
R. E. Barclay
First Baptist Church
Hambrick
St. Mary's Hospital
Port Arthur
San Augustine
Waline Arrington
Nederland
Richard Head
Cooper Head
Victor
Vergie Westbrook
Houston
Resthaven Cemetery
Roy Smith
Richard H. Head
Clarence Thomas
Earnest Simmons
Dewey Scott
Jackson McKee
Bridge Tourney Postponed To July 11 At Country Club
The Ladies Bridge Tournament scheduled for Tuesday July 4 was postponed to Tuesday July 11 at 9 30 a m at the Country Club. Mrs O C Seely, chairman of arrangements, said a covered dish luncheon will be served at noon.
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O. C. Seely
Benefit Talent Show by Minor Little League
The Minor Little League Steers sponsor a Monday night talent show at 7 30 to benefit queen candidate Suzanne Jones. Pantomimes skits plays and musical numbers are planned with public participation welcome. Call EV 5 4779 or EV 5 4415 for details. Homemade cakes and pies will be sold.
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Suzanne Jones
Pourner Couple Celebrates 45th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Pourner of Evadale were honored on their 45th wedding anniversary at home Sunday. Guests included friends from Fred, Silshee, Voth and Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Pourner
Evadale
Fred
Silshee
Voth
Beaumont
Veterinarian Opens Clinic On Highway 327 In Silsbee
Dr. N. G. Ferrell, a 1961 Texas A&M graduate and Beaumont native, has moved to Silsbee and opened a veterinary hospital on Highway 327 just west of the city limits. He will treat large and small animals and has space for a few inpatients. The Ferrells live at 549 Park St and have two young sons. He served two years in the Army as a radar operator before completing college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Ferrell
Silsbee
Ferrell
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Highway 327
Beaumont
Beaumont High
Joanne Brown
Ferrells
Park St
Army
Color Folder On City And Area is Off The Press
A two color folder about Silsbee, published by the Chamber of Commerce, highlights city geography, local industry, education, recreation, and religious facilities with several photographs. It aims to publicize residential and industrial advantages. Paul Georgas and R L Read chaired the project after months of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Paul Georgas
R. L. Read
Carwash to Benefit August DeMolay Trip
Silsbee DeMolays host a Saturday car wash on July 8 on North Second Street behind Best Maid Drive-In to raise funds for sending about 10 members to the 31st Annual State Conclave in San Antonio August 24 to 26. Cars washed 9 am to 6 pm or while cars last. tickets sold by local Silsbee Chapter members.
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Silsbee
North Second Street
IW Kirby Avenue
Best Maid
San Antonio
Even H Young 80 Buried Near Goodrich
Funeral services for Even Hill Young 80 were held Tuesday at Peebles Cemetery Chapel near Goodrich with ministers F F Derryberry and Ed Rhodes officiating. He died Sunday night in a Beaumont hospital. Burial followed at Peebles Cemetery with Pace Stancil Funeral Home of Cleveland in charge. Survived by his widow Onie Young one daughter Mrs Harvey Harrell of Silsbee three sons N C Young of Silsbee C F Young of Romayor and J B Young of Wimberly three brothers Clyde and Earl Young of Cleveland Lex Young of San Juan one sister Mrs J C Cole of Livingston 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Even Hill Young
Peebles Cemetery
Goodrich
F. F. Derryberry
Suburban Acres Baptist Church of
Beaumont
Ed Rhodes
Calvary Baptist Church of
Silsbee
Young
Route 2
Peebles
Pace-Stancil Funeral Home
Cleveland
Onie Young
Harvey Harrell
N. C .Young
C. F. Young
Romayor
J. B. Young
Wimberly
Clyde and
Fearl Young
Lex Young
San Juan
J. C. Cole
Livingston
Troop 88 Scouts Honored At Camp
Russell Holt and Lance Lath from Boy Scout Troop 88 were tapped for the Order of the Arrow at Camp Orland. Both are Life Scouts chosen for leadership and camping service. All candidates will attend the Ordeal at Camp Orland on July 28 29.
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Russell Holt
Lance Lathaim
Boy Scout Troop 88
Order of the Arrow
Camp Orland
Read Family Reunion Planned at Double R Ranch Silsbee
John P. Read of St. Paul Minn arrives July 4 for a week with his Read brothers David A E B and R L in Silsbee and Beaumont Port Arthur. He travels with his father and children John Kate and Mary from St Paul.
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John P. Read
St. Paul
Minn
David
A. E B
R. L. Read
W. A. Read
Beaumont
Joe Read
A. P. Reed
Port Arthur
Double R Ranch
Silsbee
Texas
John B. Read
John
Kate
Mary
St. Pau
Police arrest Pleven in quiet week here
City police reported a quiet week with only one arrest. Offi cer Max Zeller said Tuesday violations included following too closely, two no driver’s license, three drunk drivers, one wag astray, and one picked up on a warrant.
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Max Zeller
Bee Office To Close Friday
The Silsbee Bee office will close Friday to allow staff to observe a delayed July 4 holiday. Employees worked Tuesday to publish the paper on time this week, so the holiday will be observed tomorrow.
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Bee
Silsbee Bee
City Council Plans Talk on Manager Job Tuesday
Silsbee City Council will meet next Tuesday night to discuss steps for hiring a new city manager. City manager B D Banks resigned effective June 30, with 12 applications received. council will review procedures and salary. The annual audit is being conducted by Roberts and Neushafer of Beaumont.
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Silsbee
B. D. Banks
F. L. McClanahan
Roberts and Neushafer
Beaumont
Kinard Family Welcomes Son Todd Anthony
Hello World announces the birth of Todd Anthony Kinard Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. W. J0 Kinard Jr. of Pine Bluff Arkansas born June 29 in Pine Bluff Hospital. The Kinards are former residents of the city with Mrs. Kinard formerly Joyce Gould.
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W. J0. Kinard Jr
Pine Bluff
Ark
Todd Anthony
Pine Bluff Hospital
Kinard
Joyce Gould
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Kountze
Rhonda Sue
F. E Christopher
Silsbee
N. A. Wright
Neal Zebulon
Brenda Gave
J. W Burnes Jr
Fred
Savings Firm Pays 44 957 Dividend
Hardin County Savings and Loan Association paid a total dividend of 44 957.11 on June 30. Vice President Robert A. Neviland announced the semi annual payment at a 4 percent current rate. The firm opened Oct 1 1955 with 125 000 assets and now reports over 2.7 million, up about 500 000 in the last year.
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Hardin County Savings and Loan Association
Robert A. Neviland
Rev Hendrix to Address Women of St John’s Episcopal Church
Rev Alvin Hendrix will address the Women of St John’s Episcopal Church at their Thursday night meeting. The talk will be a travelogue with films and slides from his recent Holy Land trip. A business meeting precedes the address, with Mrs George Tennison presiding.
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Alvin Hendrix
St. John's Episcopal Church
Mr. Hendrix
Holy Land
Women of
Quiet July 4 Sees No Major Traffic Accidents Countywide
Deputy Sheriff reports a calm holiday with no major highway crashes across Rountze and surrounding county. Arrests since July 1 total 32, eight guilty pleas since June 29, and county court actions include driving with license suspended, drunk driving, hot check, and minor fines across multiple towns.
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Dave Rountree
Rountze
Fletcher Richardson
Boyd Young
Kirbyville
Martin Spears Jr
Loeb
J. F. Derant
Beaumont
Ellis Morgan
Norman D. Land
Silsbee
Aircraft Reserve Recovery Squadron Activated In Area
The Golden Triangle's Aircraft Reserve Recovery Squadron is activated with a 178-strength emergency unit in Jefferson County. Lt Col William H. Graves Jr. announced the opening for enlistment across categories as the unit seeks a suitable site and coordinates with FAA personnel. Contacts are Sgt. Sam Harris and Sgt. McGrew in Port Arthur and Beaumont. The squadron, one of 16 in Texas and 193 nationwide, will recover and direct landing ops for USAF aircraft in emergencies, with priority over civilian flights. Jack and Tom Radley of Austin visit their grandmother Mrs. J M Radley in Port Arthur.
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Golden Triangle
Jefferson County
William H. Graves
FAA
Feminy Air Force
Air National Guard
Sam Harris
Yukon
Fourth Street
Port Arthur
McGrew
Pearl Street
Beaumont
Texas
United States Air Force
Federal Aviation Authority
9419
ARRS
Jefferson Coun
Weekend Guests and Local Notices Across Silsbee
Fort Worth guests Mr and Mrs Bertlett Carter and Carl Reuther visited Miss Barbara Clark. many locals traveled to Kilgore Graham and Dallas. Hospitalizations and moves include Mrs Sallie Huff in Beaumont and Mrs Evelyn Stringer in Nederland. Family travels span Port Neches DeRidder Lawrenceburg and Baytown with visits to relatives in multiple cities. Continuous notes report births, deaths, and a range of weekend visits among area families and officials.
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Bertlett Carter
Carl Reuther
Fort Worth
Barbara Clark
Burl Modisette
Kilgore
Graham
Dallas
Sallie Huff
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
L. S. Hutto and Sons
Port Neches
Evelyn Stringer
Nederland
Good Shepherd Baptist Church
Wilson Belt
Santa Fe Hospital
Temple
Brownwood
G.T. Bason
J. P. Stockman
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Sellers Eason
DeRidder
Local Man Completes Coast Radiological Instructor Course
James FE H Gregory returned from Alameda Calif to join the Western Instructors Training Center. Of 37 accepted and 19 earning instructor certificates he will lead the area radiological defense program and organize a local training school within 30 days. Rev Grant Herbst lauded the qualified instructor. Gregory, a former Freed science teacher in Silsbee, has four years tenure. Sharon Sinmete of Huntsville visited Mr Eddie Plunk’s home, daughter of late Harry and Mrs Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fe, H. Gregory
Alameda
Calif
Western Instructors Training Center
Gregory
Grant A. Herbst
Civil Defense
Silsbee
Texas
Freed
Lcience
Sharon Sinmete
Huntsville
Eddie Plunk
Harry Simmons
Miss Simmons
Silsbee Delegation Attends Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention
A Silsbee group joined the six day district convention of Jehovah's Witnesses at Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. N H Knorr, president of the Watch Tower Society, spoke and announced future conventions across the United States Canada and Europe this summer through the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tras
Ae Jehoah Witness
Houston
Silsbee
Jehovah's Witnesses
Sam Houston Coliseum
N. H. Knorr
Watchtower Society
United States
Canada
Europe
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David Read
Horace Owings
Houston Natural Gas Company
Horace
Houston Natural Gas
Double R
Denham Springs
Sulphur
Gonzales
Hwy
Martin
Woodville
WB Barce
Lufkin
Wo Martin Ope
Melissa Battle
Battle of Res
Oilsbee
Mon. E. E. Jones
H. Young
Brothers In
Pleven
Rev. Hendrix
Episcopal
G. Richardson
H. T. Young
C. M. Jones
Buna
Aircraft Reserve Recovery Squadron
Jack and
Tom Radley
Austin
J. M. Radley
Mr Evelyn Allen
Leona Whitman
Joe Scruggs
Jeff
Texas City
F. L. Choate
C. W. Hogue
J. H. Rankin
O. P. Ellison
James R. Ellison
Corpus Christi
O. P. Ellison Jr
O. H. Sullivan
Co. C. DuBose
Harlingen
Sam H. Yawn Sr
M. K. McDaniel
Zula Roche
Maurice Applewhite
Bogalousa
L. D. Stewart
Roswell
New Mexico
Ervin Strickland
Baton Rouge
Mattie
Brooks
Nacogdoches
Ronald R. Vaughn
Dal
Tegart Brown
Cora Pepe
Patricia Ann Ponder
Marie Spinks
J. T. Lowery
Peggy
Meador
Marion McClain
Delmar Rogers
Waco
Clarence Pyvan
Christine Arnid
Palestine
Sims and Family
Eorcet
Budie
Brazoria
Turciao
J. F. Eldredge
Harry Akin
Business and Professional Womens Club
Tmetude
Celeste Tohneonm
Jake Mark
Mary Snyder
Billie Holmes
Letha Smith
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