Second Salk Shot To Be Given July 27 28 In Silsbee
Second round Salk polio vaccine shots will be given to Silsbee children who had the first shot last April on July 27 and 28. The program covers first and second graders who received the initial injection with clinics at Saratoga Sour Lake Silsbee and Kountze hours 9 30 a m to 4 p m. A third shot is planned seven months after the first two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
J. J. McGrath
Tri-County Health Unit
Hardin County
Saratoga
Sour Lake
Kountze
Pete Farmer
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
McGrath
Saratoga High School
Batson
White Oak
Votaw
Grayburg
Nurse's Office
Arrests Jump To 43 For Week In Hardin County
Hardin County jail saw 43 arrests last week per Office Deputy Dave Rountree, up from 11 the prior week. Drunk arrests led with 32, including two disturbing the peace, two traffic, two affrays, one drunk in car, one driving while intoxicated, one assault with attempt to murder, one felony theft, and one case of insanity. Ladell Smith of Silsbee is charged with assault with intent to murder her husband Eldon Smith after a Saturday morning shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Dave Rountree
Ladell Smith
Silsbee
Eldon Smith
Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers Monday Night
Mrs W J Roebuck was installed noble grand with Mrs J W Hamilton as vice grand and Mrs Leona Whitman as secretary by Mrs Gertie Keown district deputy supervisor over district 11 Rebekah Lodges. Mrs R C Reeves became treasurer. Refreshments followed the installation and a social hour was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertie Keown
Rebekah Lodges
Orange Woodbine Lodge
Silsbee Rebekah Lodge
W. J. Roebuck
Noble Grand
J. W. Hamilton
Leona Whitman
R. C. Reeves
Local woman held on bond following arrest
The report states a woman was arrested by I. W. Moore and released on $500 bond. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Cathern are vacationing in Washington and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Calvin Cathern
Washington
New York
Grand Jury Indictments Reported in Hardin County
Nine indictments for felonies were returned by the Hardin county grand jury in Kountze. Bail bonds set at 500 dollars each with capias issued. Cases include autos theft, DWI multiple counts, timber theft, forgery, and bad check offenses. Proceedings resume at 88th district court with Judge H A Coe presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kountze
Hardin County Grand Jury
Willis Selman
Selman
88Th District Court
H A. Coe
Silsbee Pony League All-Stars win district playoff 8 4
Silsbee Pony League All Stars defeated Beaumont 8 to 4 to claim the district playoff and move to the Alexandria double elimination tournament. Kenneth Parker earned the win with four innings, Dan Stancil and Billy Bruce Caraway pitched in relief, and Jimmy Cobb homered in the seventh as Silsbee posted 8 hits to Beaumont’s 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Beaumont Fairgrounds
Beaumont All- Stars
Link Skillern
Ted Tate
Eugene Smith
Jimmy Cobb
Charles
Beaumont
Silshee
Kenneth Parker
Billy Bruce Caraway
Parker
Caraway
Dan Stancil
Billy Barclay
Charles Simmons
Nacogdoches
VFW Dodgers
Kountze Cardinals
Buna Braves
Kiwanis Giants
Braves
Cardinals
New Physician Joins Dr. Parker In Silsbee
Dr. Sam P. Copeland M D of Fort Worth will move to Silsbee and join Dr. Wade M. Parker M D effective September 1. Parker buys building at 735 N Fifth Street to house offices with shared lab facilities. Copeland and his wife to live in an upper-floor apartment. They will be on call alternate weekends for emergencies. Copeland, UT Medical School alumnus, Navy veteran, will be discharged August 1 after two-year duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Tunnel
New York
Eighth Avenue
2Nd Street
Fifth Avenue
List Street
Time, Inc
Manhattan
Times Square
St Patrick's Cathedral
United Nations
Madison Avenue
Macy's
Saks
Jim Pitt
Mr. Luce
Larry Hoover
Sam P. Copeland
Fort Worth
Silsbee
Wade M. Parker
Parker
N. Fifth Street
Copeland
North Texas State Teachers College
University of Texas Medical School
Kansas City General Hospital
Missouri
Navy
Committees Named At Silsbee Lions Club Luncheon
At a Tuesday luncheon Silsbee Lions Club announced committee appointments for the coming year. Chairmen include G. W. Gilchriest finance John Skinner membership and attendance Herbert Elmore program D. H. Suitt publicity T. H. Simmons social and activity W. C. Roy civic improvement Dr. R. O. Jackson health and welfare Eddie Van Winkle education Vice-president Reuben Martin presided in President Bruce Edmonds absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Lions Club
Carey Williamson
G. W. Gilchriest
John Skinner
Herbert Elmore
D. H. Suitt
T. H. Simmons
W. C. Roy
R. O. Jackson
Eddie van Winkle
Reuben Martin
Bruce Edmonds
E M Simmons Takes Buick Agency Silsbee Plans Repair Shop
E M Simmons of Silsbee has been named Buick dealer for the area and announced plans to build a 70 by 80 foot service and repair center across from the Simmons Radio and Appliance at 460 N Fifth Street. Showrooms and offices will follow. The new Buick agency joins Caraway Motor Co as a second major car line in Silsbee in 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Motor Company
Buick
E. M. Simmons
Silsbee
Simmons
N. Fifth Street
Silsbee Buick
Caraway Motor Co
Highway 96
Packard
Studebaker-Packard
Hardin County Hospital Admissions List
Admitted to Hardin County hospital in the past week were Rob bie D Bradshaw Betty Burns Vivian Parker Lois Ambard Marilyn Mitchell Helen Marie Hargraves all of Silsbee Lemuel Patillo of Kountze Shelton Hill of Euna Dorothy Spurlock of Warren George Bell of Fred Delores Roberts of Voth and Lee Jordan of Honey Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Hospital
Robbie D. Bradshaw
Betty Burns
Vivian Parker
Lois Ambard
Marilyn Mitchell
Helen Marie Hargraves
Silsbee
Lemuel Patillo
Kountze
Shelton Hill
Euna
Dorothy Spurlock
Warren
George Bell
Fred
Delores Roberts
Voth
Lee Jordan
Honey Island
Betty Jean Brown Weds J A Foster Jr in Pentecostal Church
Betty Jean Brown daughter of Mrs Eva Welsh of Silsbee and Jessie A Foster Jr son of Mrs J A Foster Sr of Livingston were married July 9 at 7 p.m. in the First Pentecostal church. Rev W H Dunn pastor conducted the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Brown
Eva Welsh
Silsbee
Jessie A. Foster, Jr
J. A. Foster, Sr
Livingston
W. H. Dunn
Firemen's Auxiliary Host Ice Cream and Cake Supper
The Firemen's Auxiliary welcomed about 40 firemen, their families and guests to a Monday night ice cream and cake supper at the fire station. Chief John Busby said everyone enjoyed the event, especially the children who had a big time exploring the big red fire engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Busby
Local visitors from Alabama and Nederland
Mrs. W. C. Ratchford Sr. of Lafayette Alabama visits Mrs. Bessie Tuxworth this week. Mr. and Mrs. Irel Parvahon of Nederland were guests here over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Ratchford, Sr
Lafayette
Alabama
Bessie Tuxworth
Irel Parvahon
Nederland
Silsbee Declares VFW Watermelon Day On July 23 1955
Mayor H M Jones proclaims Saturday July 23 1955 as VFW Watermelon Day in Silsbee. Post 5685 members will serve chilled East Texas watermelon at Santa Fe Park from 1 p m to 8 p m for all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Howard Clinefelter
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 5685
East Texas
Santa Fe Park
H. M. Jones
Doctor Tennison Recovers From Knee Operation
Dr. George Tennison underwent a knee operation last week and is expected to return to his office today. He has been recuperating at the Shamrock Hotel in Houston while attending a medical seminar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tennison
Shamrock Hotel
Houston
Scout Troop 34 Meets Before Camp Out
Boy Scout Troop 34 gathered Tuesday night at the First Baptist church education building before proceeding to the Scout camp. Norman Rucker led the pledge to the flag as the opening ceremony. David Cobble passed his second class and earned a merit badge after a board of review. He closed the meeting with the Scout master's benediction led by Pat Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
First Baptist Church
Norman Rucker
David Cobble
Pat Richardson
Ford Citation Honors Silsbee Auto Co Leader in Ford Sales
Silsbee Auto Co of Silsbee received a leadership citation from Henry Ford II for selling more Ford cars in 1954 than any other make in its primary sales area and for high customer service standards. About 3,000 Ford dealers nationwide earned the citation as Ford reports 1954 Ford retail sales lead by 25,257 units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Auto Co
Ford
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Company
County Agent Presents Home Furniture Selection Program
County agent Miss Ruth Causey spoke at a Cooks Bluff Home Demonstration club meeting held July 14 at 1 30 PM in Mrs Q O L Becks home. Eight members and two visitors attended. The next meeting is set for July 28 at 1 30 PM at Mrs Earl Kirchoffs home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooks Bluff
QO. L. Beck
Ruth Causey
Earl Kirchoff
Silsbee Medical Student Named Mayo Clinic Fellow
Dr. Robert A. Harp of Silsbee earned a five year Mayo Clinic fellowship in surgery after intern work at Philadelphia General Hospital. At 25 he is among Mayo’s youngest fellows. he completed BA at the University of Texas and entered medical school at Galveston on the seven year plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo Hospital Foundation
Rochester
Minnesota
Philadelphia General Hospital
United States
Mayo
Harp
University of Texas
Texas Medical School
Galveston
Local births listed for Silsbee area families
Mr and Mrs Bennie McKenzie of Silsbee welcomed son George Emery born July 10 at St Therese hospital in Beaumont. Dr and Mrs W M Parker welcomed son born July 18 in Beau mont. Shauna Kay Edmonds born July 12 to Bruce and Bruce Edmonds in Hardin County hospital. George Langwin of Silsbee welcomed Dorothy Darlene born July 19 Tennison hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie McKenzie
Silsbee
George Emery
W. M. Parker
St. Therese Hospital
Beaumont
Shauna Kay Edmonds
Bruce Edmonds
Hardin County Hospital
James R. Gordon
Emily
Silsbee Clinic
Billy Foote
Kountze
Sharon Kay
Doyle Lee
J. E. Roberts
Voth
Renee Marie
Nick Mitchell
C. P. Jordan
Honey Island
Nora Faye
Cathy Jean
Gene Hargraves
Durwood Yawn
Dorothy Darlene
George Langwin
Tennison Hospital
S. L. Garlaska
Hillister
Cyn Ann
Louisiana Delegation Tours Kirby Sawmill in Silsbee
More than 30 Kirby Lumber customers from southwest Louisiana toured the new all electric Silsbee sawmill planing mill and dry kilns. The group, led by Kirby representative C Thad Montgomery and his son, visited in late Thur 14 and lunched with Kirby executives before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby Lumber Corporation
Louisiana
Silsbee
Thursty
Jay
C. Thad Montgomery
Lafayette
Kirby
Thad, Jr
Bluebonnet Cafe
J. K. Herndon
Mr. Herndon
A. W. Dainwood
George Trahan
Abbeville
Rodney Bernard
Arnaudville
O. H. Richard
Carencro
Roosevelt Daigle
Church Point
Elmo Keigiey
Crowley
Reno
Duson
Nolan
Hutchinson
Johnny Spreafice
Walter Boulet
Bob Atkinson
M. L. Monies
Buford H. Smith
Rhule Guidry
Howard Roy
W. F. Bowen
Neil Nehrbass
Joe Eagle
Lake Charles
Leonce Longe
Silsbee Church Hosts All Day Pentecostal Rally
Silsbee's First Pentecostal Church will host an all day rally for the Pentecostal Conquerors of Section 2 Texas District United Pentecostal churches tomorrow. Services begin at 10 a.m. with worship by Rev. Ernest Martinez of Newton and a morning sermon at 11 by Rev. J. P. Kirkland of La Marque. An afternoon worship and sermon by Rev. C. L. Dees of Cleveland precedes a 7 p.m. singspiration led by Rev. W. M. King of Beaumont and an evening sermon by Rev. James Kilgore of Paris, the district president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sillsbee
Pentecostal
Texas
United Pentecostal Churches
Ernest Martinez
Newton
J. P. Kirkland
Lamarque
C. L. Dees
Cleveland
W. M. King
Beaumont
James Kilgore
Paris
The
Conquerors
W. H. Dunn
Silsbee
First Pentecostal Church
Graves Family Visit Reported in Beaumont Household
Mr and Mrs Wayne Graves of Beaumont visited at the home of his sister Miss Mary Lee Graves and his brother and family Mr and Mrs Clarence Gravey during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Graves
Beaumont
Mary Lee Graves
Clarence Gravey
Also Mentioned on This Page
David Read
Rountree
Rebekah Lodge
FFA
Q O. O. Miller
Sam Houston Coliseum
Richard Gordon
Neil Miller
Douglas Arnold
E. W. Self
Vickie
Bowling Green, Ky
O. S. Bright
Paul Law
Phylis Marconi
Pony League
Little League
Orange
J. D. Donalson
Crockett and
Gilchriest
Gulf
Gulf Oilers
Buna
Silsbee Dry Goods
Crockett and Gilchriest
Pat Washington
Jasper
Donalson
Buna Yankies
Crockett and Gilchriest White Sox
Kountze Red Sox
Silsbee Dry Goods Athletics
Fire Department Indians
E.M. Simmons
Hardin County Hospital Admissions
J. A. Foster, Jr
Pat
Little League Park
Firemen’s Auxiliary
Tennison
Ford Motor Co
Mayo Clinic
Robert A. Harp
R. F. Harp
New Kirby
Silsbee Church
Pentecostal Group
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