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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1959
Page
2
Miss Ann McNeil writes from Srinagar Kashmir detailing houseboat life on the Jhelum River. She recalls Taj Mahal at Agra, temples at Khajuraho, and travel with guide Mike, noting heat, monsoon approaching, and plans to be in Silsbee next week.
New Delhi Swice 28 from Kashmircertainly noted to leave for it was so delightful and the people were exceptionally nice. I had a wonderful birthday. We did an all day excursion by car and horseback into the mountains with green valleys and icy streams. We enjoyed a picnic lunch by an icy stream and rode to a glacier. I imagined you all would have enjoyed it a perfect spot for our lunch. The food tasted good as we were hungry though the chicken sandwiches were not far from yours, Madramia. Maria and Carmela from Burma and a friend joined us for tea and birthday cake. It said Happy Birthday Ann and it was a very happy day. I will try to mail this evening.
Saturday results from the Loeb precinct indicate the local option election will keep Loeb dry. The report lists numerous social visits, hospital updates, and community events including church meetings, gatherings, and a bridal shower planned by the Loeb Baptist Church group.
The Fletcher Demonstration Club met July 7 at 10 a.m. at Mrs. Martin Yawn’s home with prayers and a game. Program on Home Sanitation in Disaster led by Mrs. Frayter and Mrs. Waters. Mrs. Butler Jr reported on Lamar College meeting and Garden Symposium. Several members and visitors attended. next meeting July 21 with Mrs. Frayter.
Social notes describe visits among families in Beaumont Cross Plains and Jackson Tenn plus a G A camp at Newton and attendance by Brown family members. Local option election in Chance Loeb favored prohibition with 266 for 329 against. Bids invited for a 1958 model half ton pickup by the city of Silsbee with heater and standard equipment.
A Callaway family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. H. D. Cunningham honoring her 55th birthday. A basket lunch was served at noon and 88 relatives from this section of East Texas attended.
Den 10 of Pack 88 met Tuesday at Mrs. Harry Holt’s home with Assistant Den Mother Mrs Wright. They opened with the den yell and made Indian and Cub Scout molds. Refreshments were served by William Holt. Mike McDonald served as scribe.
Methodist Youth will hold a five day program at the First Methodist Church from July 27 to 31 with the theme Choose Life. Each evening at 6 30 youth meet for supper and study in the recreational hall, and a worship hour with guest speaker Rev Mark Lewis of Buna follows at 7 45 p m.
The Azalea Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Boris Riggs home on Chance Road on July 8. Members supplied flowers and plant materials for arrangements. Mrs. W. S. Ray reported on the new year book. A social hour followed with refreshments. The next meeting is set for August 12 at Mrs. R. E. Jackson’s home.
The Rainbow Girls host a swim and watermelon party Friday at 7 00 p m at the Silsbee Swimming Pool with all Rainbow Girls and their escorts invited.
Douglas E. Edwards of Sinclair Oil and Gas Company at Silsbee is promoted to senior petroleum engineer. Edwards joined Sinclair on May 5, 1954, in Corpus Christi.
Words of gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and deeds of kindness after the loss of Linzie Raymon Brim. The Brim family expresses appreciation for support shown during their bereavement.
The Chance Loeb school superintendent invites bids for a 1961 Chevrolet school bus body by Carpenter. Bids due by 5 p m August 3 1959. The board may reject any or all bids. Bus viewable at Lewis Service Station Loeb.
The Telephone Business Office in Silsbee will relocate to the front part of a new building by August 1. The old site becomes an operators’ lounge as the firm adds switchboard positions and central office equipment. The piece ties office growth to vacationing via telephone use and urges ahead planning.
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