Silsbee Bee Editorial Staff and City Newsroom Roles
The Silsbee Bee lists its editorial staff and departments including co owners and publishers David Read and R L Read Jerry Zuber Mrs Leona Whitman R R Burgess Del Burroughs Frank Christopher News Editor Society and Personal Editor Mechanical Department Composing Room Foreman Printer Operator Pressman Stereotyper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Read
R. L. Read
Jerry Zuber
Leona Whitman
News
Society
William Laird Enlists in Air Force at Ellington
William E. Laird, 28, left Silsbee on June 14 for Ellington Air Force Base where he will be assigned. He enlisted June 15, according to air force recruiter Sgt. Cameron. Laird previously served eight years in the U S Army before joining the air force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Laird
Silsbee
Ellington Air Force Base
Air Force
Sgt
Cameron
Laird
U. S. Army
Jasper County Singers to Meet in Mauriceville
The Round Robin singing convention of Jasper County will meet Saturday night July 9 at the school auditorium in Mauriceville Orange County. This meeting in the neighboring county was made possible by a special vote at the last meeting and marks its second gathering in that county. The public is invited according to J A Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper County
Mauriceville
Orange County
J. A. Black
Civil Docket For 88th District Court August Term
The docket lists cases for the 88th District Court including forgery theft DWI and assault among defendants such as Roy L Cade Jr Jodie Lee Shepherd Ivy Brous sard Don Cox Jack Powell and Junior Hutto with civil trials set for August 23 1955 and August 29 1955 and weeks dedicated to civil case proceedings with multiple party names and defendants noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
88Th District
State of Texas
Roy L. Cade, Jr
Junior Hutto
Jodie Lee Shepherd
Ivy Broussard
T. A. Hussey
Don Cox
Jack C. Powell
DWI
Clarence Howard
Globe Indemnity Company
Julia Powell
T - Hammers
J. A
Puppies in Big Demand As 100 Calls For Pups
Readership shows high interest in free pups with two want ads in last week's Bee. Mrs. Campbell reported at least 100 calls for eight squirrel puppies and six given away with two kept. Del Burroughs advertised four babies with Heinz 57 variety and received 18 inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Campbell
Campbell
Campbells
County Hospital Records 13 New Patients in Week
Admitted to Hardin County Hospital during the past week were Sandra Garsee Buna Mrs Mary Riedinger Elsie Oliver Mrs Annie Tucker Dorothy Jean Osborne Lowell Smith of Silsbee She ha Meeche of Devers Mae Bertie Jackson Bobbie Walters of Warren Mrs Van Baker of Fred Johnnie Roberts Jr of Honey Island Virgil Locke and Mrs Zelda Kelley of Kountze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Hospital
Sandra Garsee
Buna
Mary Riedinger
Elsie Oliver
Annie Tucker
Dorothy Jean Osborne
Lowell Smith
Silsbee
Sheha Meeche
Devers
Mae Bertie Jackson
Bobbie Walters
Warren
van Baker
Fred
Johnnie Roberts, Jr
Honey Island
Virgil Locke
Zelda Kelley
Kountze
Texas Free Public Deer Hunts May Expand This Fall
Restoration chief says Texas free public deer hunts, tried last year on a Wildlife Management Area, may extend this fall under a new law giving the Game and Fish Commission authority. Planned Kerr and Gus Engeling shoots depend on a deer census in October and run November 16 to December 31 under the general big game season. bucks and does may be taken to balance herd numbers with land capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game and Fish Commission
Kerr
Kerr County
Hill Country
Gus Engeling
Anderson County
East Texas
Austin
Committee Forms to Aid Cerebral Palsy Work Here
At a high school auditorium meeting, Herman Reynolds was named temporary chairman of a local cerebral palsy group. He formed a committee of Dr. W. M. Parker John Busby Carey Williamson Cecil Cobble and E. M. Prewitt to nominate permanent officers and report next Tuesday. Speakers from state and national cerebral palsy groups addressed the gathering. If formed, the organization plans a local clinic for crippled children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Reynolds
Fletcher Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes
The Fletcher HD Club met Tuesday morning at Mrs. L. Frayter’s home with four members present. Mrs. I. M. Butler Jr led the citizenship program with Mrs. Hamilton as co host. The next meeting is set for July 19 at Mrs. I. M. Butler Jr’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Home Demonstration Club
L. Frayter
Hamilton
I. M. Butler, Jr
Hackles for Dry Flies From Gamecock Necks
In an Afield note, hackles used for dry flies are sourced from gamecock necks, highlighting traditional materials and selection practices.
Votaw News Roundup Visitors and Travels
Mrs. G A Moye returns home after weeks with Mr and Mrs B C Moye in Oklahoma. Several families visit and travel for weekends church events and funerals including Mrs Jasper Dryden from Deweyville and Mrs T B Sweeter funeral attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bean
Livingston
R. L
B. C. Moye
Moye
Oklahoma
Ed Beason
Lester Godejohn
Houston
J. A. King
LaPort
M. A. Beason
Conroe
Jasper Dryden
Deweyville
Benson
Godejohn
R. L. Moye
T. B. Sweeter
Campgrounds Fee Trends in Public Lands
Sports Afield notes about half of the 2000 state park campgrounds levy camping fees typically 50 cents per night while most national forest grounds are free and national parks charge an entry fee.
Water Skiing Safety And Tips From Sports Afield
Afield notes explain take off basics and equipment improvements boosting the sport. It covers stance, binders, towropes, ski size, rider balance, and boat speed for safe starts, with cautions on rope handling and speeds above 40 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Crandall
Sports Afield Magazine
Silsbee Delegation Attends Navasota Watermelon Festival
Mrs J J Taylor and her son Bob attended the ninth annual watermelon festival in Navasota. Duchess representing Silsbee was Margaret Ann Taylor, former resident and daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Taylor. Bobby Taylor served as her escort. both Miss Taylor and Mr Taylor are Silsbee High School graduates.
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J. J. Taylor
Bobby
Navasota
Margaret Ann Taylor
W. H. Taylor
Silsbee
Bobby Taylor
Miss Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Silsbee High School
Taylor
Dr. Stewart
Bee Force Enjoys Annual July 4 Picnic
The Silsbee Bee held its annual July 4 picnic Monday at the Double B ranch with 34 attendees including Bee Force members and families. Rain showers early in the afternoon did not spoil activities such as baseball and horseshoes. Watermelon accompanied the afternoon and supper featured chicken and rabbit barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Bee
Double B Ranch
Bee Force
Local Births Highlight July Additions in Hardin County
Hello World Mr and Mrs Charles Kenneth Riedinger welcome Arnold David born July 1 at Hardin County Hospital Kountze. John Allen born to Mr and Mrs Allen Ard of Silsbee July 3 at Silsbee Clinic. Ruby Lee born to Mr and Mrs Van Baker of Fred July 4 at Hardin County Hospital Kountze. Michal Jay born to Mr and Mrs Elwood Redd of Kountze July 6 at Silsbee Clinic. Shirley Dowell born to Mr and Mrs Henry H Dryden of Evadare July 6 at Tennison Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kenneth Riedinger
Arnold David
Hardin County Hospital
Kountze
John Allen
Allen Ard
Silsbee
Silsbee Clinic
Ruby Lee
van Baker
Fred
Elwood Redd
Michal Jay
Henry H. Dryden
Evadare
Shirley Dowell
Tennison Hospital
Houston Oil Hosts Little and Pony League Picnic
Houston Oil Company hosted a Friday barbecue at its picnic grounds for over 180 Little League and Pony League players, managers, and officials. Cc. R. Tucker welcomed guests as host, with J. D. Donalson and Pete Farmer thanking the company for a swell evening and the chance for players to enjoy the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Oil Company
Village Creek
Houston Oil
Cc. R. Tucker
Little League
J. D. Donalson
Pony League
Pete Farmer
Oil Company
Littlepage Family Holds Get-Together at Silsbee Home
Mr and Mrs Allen Littlepage hosted a Sunday gathering featuring the Littlepage family from Columbus Galveston and Silsbee. Attendees included S C Littlepage and children Silsbee residents C E Barnes and Edward Barnes families Gene Barnes Bumstead Sanford and Mrs S C Littlepage Sr. Guests enjoyed games model airplanes and fireworks display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Littlepage
Littlepage
S. C. Littlepage
Columbus
Ohio
R. M. Littlepage
Galveston
C. E. Barnes
Edward Barnes
Gene Barnes
J. B. Bumstead
G. W. Sanford
Silsbee
First Baptist Circle Meets at McDaniel Home
The Alma Graves Circle of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday morning at Mrs. M. K. McDaniel’s home with seven members present. Mrs. J. W. Oldham presided as chairman. Mrs. O. T. Huff gave the devotional and led prayer. Mrs. Huff taught the Bible lesson from Baptist Fundamental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Graves
First Baptist Church
M. K. McDaniel
J. W. Oldham
O. T. Huff
Pauline Cammack Circle Holds First Baptist Meeting
The Pauline Cammack Circle of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Lennox Hawthorne’s home with four members and two visitors. Mrs. Billy Barclay presided, with Bible Study led by Mrs. L. P. Skinner. Next meeting set at Mrs. Burl Bradshaw’s home. circle meets Wednesdays at 9, inviting prospective members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Cammack
First Baptist Church
Lennox Hawthorne
Billy Barclay
L. P. Skinner
Burl Bradshaw
Johnnie McNaughten Completes Air Force Training
Johnnie G. McNaughten, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. McNaughten of Silsbee, is completing Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base. The course screens aptitude for a vocational career and prepares him for technical training and specialized work assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie G. McNaughten
W. G. McNaughten
Rt. 1
Box 1215
Silsbee
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
Woodrow Baptist Circle Meets at Church
The Mildred Wilcox Circle of Woodrow Baptist Church met Monday night at 7 30 in the church with five members present. Mrs M G Van Winkle opened with a prayer and song. The Bible lesson came from Hebrews with all members taking part. Mrs Buck Gibson closed with a prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Wilcox
Woodrow Baptist Church
M. G. van Winkle
Buck Gibson
Fish see colors almost as well as you do
A concise note from Sports Afield reports that fish possess color vision approaching human level, suggesting implications for angling and underwater observation. The brief highlights species variation and potential impacts on lure choice and perception in marine environments.
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W. H. Holland
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Goldie Fowler
Louis Seibert
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Sisbee
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Washington, D.C
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Kenneth Buges
Gail
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Austin Stuch
W. J. Davis
Cameden
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Baytown
A. J. Lane
Sara Lou
McAlister
A. D. Stephens
Bill Stevens
Baton Rouge
Wanda Sue Skinner
Chenier’s Business College
Harry Grubb
Richard C. Browning
Dallas
C. EF. Cole
Temple
McGregor
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R. L. Nash, Jr
Houma
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Bernice
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Mexia
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Mary Ruth Pace
den Hough
E. C. Nash
C. B. Woodard
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A. D. Miller
Alabama
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Timpson
Fay Wagstaff
Don Hough
St. Therese Hospital
R. L. Nash
E. B. Nash
Florida
Carey Williamson
Brownsboro
Tyler
Athens
Buck Weaver
Gus Schwartz
Lloyd Griffith
Cecelia Marshall
Palestine
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Bellville
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J. HH. Rankin
Cecil Cottle
New
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Bakersfield
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George Stevenson
Port Arthur
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Ben Walker
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Arkansas
France
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C. W. Hogue
Cleveland
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Jan
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San Francisco
H. B. Delery
Andy
Craig
Owen Rankin
Karen
Jim
Robert
Abilene
Albert Titsworth
D. E. Butler Ot Warren
William Laird
Ellington
Jasper County Singers
Dock Flowers
Kirby
Lbr Corporation
KK. R
George Hare
Joe F. Browning
Texas Employers Ins. Association
A. Robertson
Adams & T
Kirkland
al Va
Lewis Alvin Andersen Lew BE. Gadbois
Firth
UNRWA
Jericho
United Nations Relief and Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In
Near East
Middle East
Fletcher HD Club
Votaw News
E. L. Teal
G. A. Moye
William Tanton
Ruthie Mae Kirkland
Herman Rhodes
Judy
Jessie Rhodes
John Harrison
Littlepage Family
Get-Together
First Baptist Circle
Johnnie McNaughten
Woodrow Baptist Circle
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