Silsbee Bee publisher list and standard masthead
The Silsbee Bee notes its second class mailing permit date April 10 1919 and publication details. It lists staff including co owners and publishers David Read and R L Read city editor Mrs Leona Whitman society editor Harold Leigh printer operator Mrs Ruth Stirling Linotype operator Tommy Read printer James Johnson pressman Charles Green stereotyper and Jerry Zuber as co owner and publisher. It also states subscription rates of 3500 per year in Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties and 4000 outside these counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
David Read
R. L. Read
Jerry Zuber
Leona Whitman
Harold Leigh
Ruth Stirling
Linotype
Tommy Read
James Johnson
Charles Green
Fishermen's trips and July reflections in Silsbee notes
A long river of casual sports chatter covers trips from San Antonio to the coast, catching a few trout and a 14 fish king haul near Freeport. The entry marks July 4 reflections, local town changes, and July bass catches of 31 pounds by Gene Gilson and Semmie Lee Griffith at Dam B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Austin
New Braunfels
Winford Barclay
Jeaniece
Gulf Shore
Rickey
S. A “Foots
Wallace
Jim
Gene Gilson
Semmie Lee Griffith
John Donne Devotions Inspires Hemingway Frontispiece
A reader notes John Donne wrote Devotions and Ernest Hemingway used a Donne line as the frontispiece for For Whom the Bell Tolls. The quoted line reflects the idea that every man’s death diminishes us because we are part of mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Donne
Ernest Hemmingway
Carolyn Gee Weds Larry Wilson in Silsbee Home
Miss Carolyn Gee and Larry Wilson of Silsbee wed June 24 in the bride’s mother's home. Rev. Paul Smith officiated at 7 p.m. Attendants were Sandra Gee and Anthony Wilson. The couple will reside in Silsbee after a wedding trip. Wilson works for East Texas Pulp and Paper Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Gee
Larry Wilson
Ima Gee
Silsbee
Paul Smith
Sandra Gee
Anthony Wilson
Wilson
T. S. Mathis
East Texas Pulp and Paper Company
Truman Ward Honored With Showes
Mrs. Truman Ray Ward formerly Elizabeth Wilson of Port Arthur was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday night at the home of Mrs. John L. Teel. The refreshment table featured a crocheted cloth and delicate decorations. Hours were 7 to 9 pm. hostesses included Mrs. J. C. York, Mrs. W. Fi Shane, Mr. Lewis Daves, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Ray Ward
Elizabeth Wilson
Port Arthur
John L. Teel
J. C. York
W. Fi Shane
Lewis Daves
L. EB. Swinney
Ruby Elledge
Leona Whitman
Elton Hanks
Teel
Lanburge Parsley
Evadale
Tom Craven
Fred
Buna
M. Craven
John L. Craven
Junior Craven
Jean
Bertie Mae
Arthur Craven
Rachel Juanita Griffis
Ruby Cunningham
Frank Drake
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Frank Suitt
Mrs Frank Suitt formerly Dee Boddie was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower held Thursday night at the home of Mrs Larry Correll Dahalias The event featured pink net and ribbon decorations Hostesses included Mrs Clifton Caraway Mrs R E Jackson Mrs Elizabeth Hardy Mrs Leon Shine and Mrs Correll Visiting hours were from 730 to 930 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Suitt
Dee Boddie
Larry Correll Dahalias
Clifton Caraway
R. E. Jackson
Elizabeth Hardy
Leon Shine
Correll
Buna area social notes and regional church events
A Buna Buna Buna community roundup covers a Spell reunion in Austin with about 75 attendees plus trips to the Capitol and governor's mansion. Other items include church activities at Evadale First Baptist and South Mill Creek Baptist, visits from relatives, camps at Silsbee, and various family gatherings across Buna, Evadale, Kountze, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Spell
Buna
Elmo Spell
Beaumont
Lenzo Spell
Loeb
Earl Spell
Austin
California
Ville Capri
First Baptist Church
Colorado River
Capitol
South Mill Creek Baptist Church
Newton Baptist
Helen
Kathy Morse
Judy Farr
Sherrie Spiers
Beth Barton
Brenda Lee
Henry Charles Moulder
Silsbee
J. M. Jackson
Helen Jackson
New Mexico
Douglas Harrison
Bonita Cates
Jackie Mandl
Timmy
Dallas
John C. Baker
Yed Block
Oscar Smith
Sheffield Landing
Smith
Junly
Ho Lum
Ambrose Wallace
Evadale
L. H. Lum
Old Mexico
Rachel Griffis
Ellison Cole
Evadale Assembly of God
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Orleans
Bluebonnet
Bee
Kirby Mill
Eastex Pulp and Paper
Austin County
Truman Ward
Mivw
Buna, Gum Slough & Thicke
Mrs. Nealy Griffis
Dwain Fairchild
Kirbyville
Southwestern Business i College of Houston
Clarence I. Adams
Puna
South Mill Creek
Sam Stark
Bill Stark
Houston
Brenda Kay
Debbie Sue Moss
Lois Musgrove
Kountze
F. A. Irvy
T. A. Barker
E. J. Bartholomew
Hot Springs
Ark
Paul Gardner
Chick Black
Sue Black
Gene Rainsworth
Japan
Air Force
EF. A. Barker
Marshall McCullough Jr
O. M
Garsee
Paul FE. Kelly
Lonnie Jackson
Utah
Oscar Booker
Mary Dee Cheatham
Shreveport
Patricia Ann Booker
Dianne Cheatham
Dale Landry
Ronan Dale
Mae Landry
W. H. Chennell
Evelyn
Augusta
Victor L. Rogers
Patsy Franklin
Richard
Ima Ray Franklin
Baptist Hospital
Mesa
Ariz
Mormon Church of
Wilburr
Laurell Akers
G. A
Evadale Assembly of God Church
Charles D. Johnson
Larry Simmons
Dayton
N.J
Hardin County Savings & Loan Association
North Fifth Street
Federal Home Loan
U. S
State OF Texas
County
A. R. Neyland
Robert A. Neyland
Hardin County Savings and Loan Association
J. D. Brumley
G. C. Bracken Karl B. Stover
Herschel B. Meyers
Notary Public
Hardin County
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