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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1964
Page
2
The newspaper lists CO-owners and publishers David Read and R L Read with Tommy Read as editor ad manager and Leona Whitman as society and personal editor joining Pat Richardson as reporter, detailing the newsroom staff.
A new permanent tie down for transporting wall board on 100 Santa Fe bulkheaded flat cars was announced. Developed by Brandon Equipment Co with Santa Fe and U S Gypsum Co, the system speeds loading and unloading and reduces banding and loose wire. Prototype has been tested for six months with loads secured in about 15 minutes and released in five. Cars to enter regular service later this year.
The Texas Safety Association urges well planned summer programs for youngsters. Emphasize safety precautions to prevent accidents and ensure memorable experiences. Prioritize supervision, sunscreen, hydration, and hazard checks to protect children during outdoor events.
A youth revival is planned August 26 to 30 at Fletcher Emanuel Baptist Church led by Rev. Charles Jones with music directed by Johnny Fuller and Danny Bass. Funeral services for Phillip Hutto were held in Houston with burial in Forest Park Cemetery. Local residents were noted for family events, travels, hospital visits, FFA convention attendees, and bookmobile stops.
Plans for Methodist Youth Activities Week at First Methodist Church in July 2024 are announced. Worship services begin 7:30 PM with Rev Don Webb of St Luke's Beaumont preaching on Learning to Handle Our Emotions.
The Junior Hi MYF from First Methodist Church held an outdoor worship at East Texas Pulp and Paper Co. park led by Rev. R. E. Jonte. Seventeen youths and three adults participated as they built a worship center from gathered items and presented The Creation Story in a chorus reading. A putt putt golf party is planned for Thursday at 5:30 PM.
Cub Scout Pack 199 will hold its regular monthly meeting Saturday at 7 p m in the home of Mr and Mrs C D Thompson Watermelon will be served to all boys and their parents.
Hardin County Sponsoring Committee releases list of sponsors for the Southeast Texas Appreciation Dinner honoring U S Senator Ralph W Yarborough on July 23 in Beaumont. Local sponsors include Herman Adams Tom Burch George Kirkpatrick Jr Emmett Lack David Read Fletcher Richardson and R A Richardson. Tickets are 15 and available from sponsors or Pines Theatre box office in Silsbee.
A scientist who discovered barbiturates chose the name from Saint Barbara, the patron saint of artillery gunners and miners, linking the drug to the saint’s protective figure. The origin story reflects historical naming practices in pharmacology and adds context to early 20th century medicine.
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