Silsbee Tex weekly newspaper masthead and staff list
The item lists publication details for a Silsbee Texas weekly issue dated April 10 1919 with a Thursday release schedule at 410 Highway 96 and a subscription rate of 350 per year within Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties and 400 per year elsewhere It also enumerates the editorial and mechanical staff headed by co owners and publishers David Read and R L Read with Tommy Read as editor ad manager Leona Whitman Judy Jones Harold Leigh Ruth Stirling James Johnson Charles Green and others.
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Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
David Read
R. L. Read
Tommy Read
Leona Whitman
Judy Jones
Local births add four new babies to area families
Theresa Lynn was born May 23 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kountze to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Patrick of Buna. Susan Inez arrived May 26 to Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Kervin of Kountze. Terrance Alfred, born May 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Neal Wright Jr. of Kountze. Nelda Earline born May 31 to Mr. and Mrs. Abe Williams of Silsbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Kountze
Theresa Lynn
Glenn Patrick
Buna
R. C. Kervin
Susan Inez
Terrance Alfred
Neal Wright Jr
Abe McWilliams
Silsbee
Nelda Earlene
Don Hartman Named Editor of TU Publication
Don Hartman of Silsbee and a University of Texas electrical engineering student was appointed associate editor in engineering of the Texas Engineering and Science Magazine. He belongs to the Silver Spurs and Kappa Alpha and is listed on the honor roll, daughter of Mrs. John S. Hartman Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Donald Whitesell Hartman
University of Texas
Silsbee
Texas Engineering and Science Magazine
Hartman
Silver Spurs
Kappa Alpha
John S. Hartman
Pine beetle control hearing set for Hardin County Texas
The Texas Forest Service warns Southern pine beetle has reached a critical stage with many merchantable pines killed in Southeast Texas. Landowners in Hardin Jasper Jefferson Liberty Newton Orange Polk San Jacinto and Tyler Counties must apply control measures under the Forest Pest Control Act. A public hearing explaining the need for control and detailing conditions and recommended measures will be at the Fire Hall in Kountze on June 14 1965 at 2:00 PM.
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Texas Forest Service
Texas
Hardin
Jasper
Jefferson
Liberty
Newton
Orange
Polk
San Jacinto
Tyler
Vernon
Kountze
Hardin County
YMBL Rodeo to Benefit Charity at Beaumont Fairgrounds
James Broussard, chairman of YMPL Rodeo, invites Silsbee Bee to cover the June 23 to 26 event at Beaumont Fairgrounds with 8 pm performances. Proceeds from the Rodeo and South Texas State Fair go to charity. Tickets offered via press cards or on request.
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Beaumont Fairgrounds
South Texas
James Broussard
Ympl Rodeo
Woodrow Baptist Plans Vacation Bible School
Woodrow Baptist Church schedules Vacation Bible School from June 7 to June 16, daily 8 30 to 11 30 a m. Registration begins with a parade. Rev Charles Pringle will lead the program for children ages 3 through 16 with commencement exercises June 16 at 7 30 p m showing handiwork for parents.
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Vacation Bible School
Woodrow Baptist Church
Charles Pringle
Incoming Silsbee Lions appoint yearlong committees
Lenox Hawthorne, incoming president, announces standing committees for the new Lions Club year starting July 1. The list covers First Vice President Paul Georgas, Second Vice President B L Williams, and Third Vice President W C Latham with chairs for Constitution and By-Laws, Citizenship and Patriotism, Light Conservation and Blind, Membership, Health and Welfare, Community Betterment, and more. Special representatives include Crippled Children's Camp and Labor Day activities. Paul Georg es reads commendation from State Representative Will L. Smith of Beaumont praising Texas Lions Clubs for Kerrville camp sponsorship.
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Lenox Hawthorne
Silsbee Lions Club
Paul Georgas
John Skinner
Marion Almond
Henry Donelson
Jim Hays
Herbert Elmore
George Goynes
W. R. Smith
Pete Landolt
Jerry Jones
Tom Tennison
B. L. Williams
Bruce Watts
W. W. Howell
Ernie Dietrich
A. E. Templeton
W. C. Roy
D. Donalson
Melvin Shavers
John Teel
G. W. Gilchriest
Nick Mitchell
Don
Beaumont
State House of Representatives
Texas Lions Clubs
Texas Lions Camp For
Kerrville
Funeral services held Tuesday for Edward C. Lack 78
Edward C. Lack 78 of Kountze died Sunday evening at his home. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. J D Jennings and Rev. Bill Booker officiating. Burial followed in Old Hardin Cemetery under Pace-Wells Funeral Home. Survived by wife Bessie Lack, son Jeff Lack, daughter Mrs H A Woodard, sister Miss Lillian Lack. He was a farmer and a deacon at Bethel Baptist Church.
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Edward C. Lack
Kountze
Bethel Baptist Church
J D. Jennings
Bill Booker
Old Hardin Cemetery
Pace-Wells Funeral Home
Albert Clark
Grafton French
Bennie Smith
Clyde Overstreet
John Ed Musgrove
Bill Daniels
Lack
Emmett Lack
Bessie Lack
Jeff Lack
Port Neches
H. A. Woodard
Augusta
Ark
Lillian Lack
Air conditioned 16x30 building for sale or rent
Small business or office space 16 by 30 with air conditioning. Call EV 5 2888 after 6 PM for details.
Ernest M Powell Earns Doctor of Jurisprudence in Houston
Ernest M Powell of Houston received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from South Texas College of Law at a commencement held last Tuesday at Bethany Christian Church. A Silsbee High School graduate with a BA from the University of Houston, he works for WKM as traffic manager and shipping superintendent. He is the son of Mrs Lola Powell and married to Willie Jo Doggett.
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Ernest M. Powell
Houston
South Texas College of Law
Bethany Christian Church
Silsbee High School
University of Houston
WKM
Powell
Lola Powell
Willie Jo Doggett
Mildred Weiss Named Artist Of Month In Silsbee
The Silsbee Art League named Mrs W L Mildred Weiss Artist Of Month for her oil painting The Hunter to hang at the Silsbee Public Library all month. She was recognized for encouraging and instructing Read-Turrentine Elementary second graders in art and music as part of a balanced education.
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Silsbee Art League
W. L
Mildred) Wiess
Silsbee
Art League
Wiess
Read-Turrentine
Jerry Newman
Lamar Tech
Mrs James Durdin Named President of Wesley Bible Class
Mrs James Durdin has been elected president of the Wesley Bible Class of First Methodist Church. Other officers include Mrs L M Prather as vice president and Mrs A R Williford as secretary and treasurer. They will be installed Sept 1. The nominating committee were Mrs J M Huddleston Mrs Leon Boyett and Mrs M M Bell. Class project for the year was recipe boxes. those wanting to buy one may call Mrs Sam Walker. J M Huddleston and Mrs Alvin Ragan teach the class.
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James Durdin
Wesley Bible
First Methodist Church
L. M. Prather
A. R. Williford
J. M. Huddleston
Leon Boyett
M. M. Bell
Sam Walker
Alvin Ragan
Brooks Reflects on District Realignment and Future Elections
Congressman Jack Brooks notes the Second Congressional District now includes Hardin Henderson Anderson Houston Angelina Nacogdoches San Augustine Sabine Trinity Walker Montgomery Polk San Jacinto Liberty Tyler Jasper Newton and Orange counties. Political circles expect State Senator Martin Dies Jr to seek the seat next summer as boundary changes take effect through 1967.
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Hardin
Henderson
Anderson
Houston
Angelina
Nacogdoches
San Augustine
Sabine
Trinity
Walker
Montgomery
Polk
San Jacinto
Liberty
Tyler
Jasper
Newton
Orange
Martin Dies Jr
Congress
Dies
Van Winkle Rites Held in Silsbee Funeral
Grave side services were conducted by Silsbee Masonic Lodge 927 for Van Winkle a lifelong Silsbee resident and Sinclair mechanic. He died in Baptist Hospital Beaumont at 3 p m Sunday after a long illness. Survived by wife Eva Mae mother Nora and seven siblings including Morris Eddie Bill L J Reggio Buck Gibson and Jimmy Work. He belonged to Fairview Baptist Church Shriner Royal Arch American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Farmer Funeral Home
Silsbee Masonic Lodge
van Winkle
Pallbears
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
Silsbee
Sinclair Refining Co
American Legion
Veterans
Buck Gibson
Jimmy Work
Trustees approve year round air conditioning and furnishings
Trustees authorize pricing to include year round air conditioning for two rooms. An additional 1500 dollars per room is allotted for classroom furnishings. Portable units have a steel frame and steel roof and siding, with mahogany interior paneling and acoustical ceiling.
TNT found along river bank raises explosive threat
A case marked TNT was spotted in brush near the river Tuesday morning by a fisherman. Authorities suspect AWOL soldiers may have dumped the explosives into the river after stealing a truck and boat in Jasper County and being captured near Evadale.
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FBI
Ft. Polk
C. E. Scott
Victor
Jasper County
Evadale
Red Cross Swimming Lessons Set at Silsbee Pool
Registration for Red Cross swimming lessons at Silsbee Swimming Pool runs tomorrow and Saturday from 9 am to 12 noon, with lessons led by Beaumont safety instructor Mrs. C. H. Baize. Lessons start at 8 am through June to part of August. no charge beyond pool admission. open to children six and older.
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American Red Cross
Silsbee Swimming Pool
C. H. Baize
Beaumont
Summer Library Assistant Named Emily Landolt at Silsbee Library
Emily Landolt a junior at Silsbee High School was hired as a part time clerical assistant for the summer at Silsbee Public Library. Volunteers will assist this summer and registration is open for the Texas Reading Club. Books overdue should be returned via the Book Return slot. the library expects higher circulation. The Silsbee National Honor Society donated 125 dollars to buy a 10 drawer card catalog in fruit wood finish to match existing furniture.
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Emily Landolt
Silsbee High School
Silsbee Public Library
H. T. Horka
Texas Reading Club
Silsbee
National Honor Society
Mrs Thorn Seated As President Of Azalea Garden Club
The Azalea Garden Club held its final meeting until fall in the Heritage Room of the Silsbee State Bank on May 26 with hostesses Mrs. W L Caraway and Mrs. F M Bowers. Mrs L P Skinner installed officers for the next year led by President Mrs C J Thorn and include several vice presidents, treasurer, secretary, corresponding secretary, and parliamentarian.
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Azalea Garden Club
Silsbee State Bank
W. L. Caraway
F. M. Bowers
L. P. Skinner
C. J. Thorn
C. R. Baker
R. H. Ernst
C. H. Dunn
T. B. Bullock
Ray Brown
Hotdog Supper To Benefit Pirates In Silsbee
The Pirates baseball team sponsored by Silsbee Au to Co. will host a hot dog supper this Saturday at the Silsbee Fire Hall from 5 to 7 PM. Tickets are available from team members or at the door. menu includes hot dogs with chili, potato chips, cole slaw, cake and drinks.
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Pirates
Silsbee Auto Co
Silsbee Fire Hall
Card of Thanks From Van Winkle Family
The Van Winkle family thanks friends and loved ones for kindness, flowers, food, and sympathy. They express gratitude for prayers after the loss of husband, son, and brother Harry Van Winkle.
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Harry
Harry van Winkle
van Winkle
Community Visitors and Travel Across Silsbee
Local residents traveled for family visits medical matters and graduations. Mrs. B A Rucker returns from St Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont after surgery. families from Lake Jackson Temple Many Diboll and Houston visited or planned trips including Mexico and Dallas employment for a Rice University student.
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B. A. Rucker
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont
Kennard Wood
Lake Jackson
G. J. Wood
J. E. Mask
Temple
Jesse Mask
Santa Fe Hospital
H. F E. Munden
Outstanding Future Homemakers of America Chapter Awards
Linda Reeves received the Future Homemakers of America Chapter Degree while high and junior students earned medals. Valedictorian Judy Jones won a medal a cash award and scholarships. Barbara Perkins the salutat orian medal with scholarships. Patricia Cook received a Daughters of the American Revolution award pin. Tigerette Drill Team earned charms. drama and speech awards went to Dickie Boddie and Diane Stevens. Mary Dear and Mark Messer were Best All Around Girl and Boy. 36 perfect attendance awards were issued.
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Linda Reeves
Homemakers of America
Robert Kirkland
Deborah Dolley
Richard Stanford
Jackie Perkins
Judy Jones
Shepherd’s Laundry
Barbara Perkins
Louis Grissom
Shepherd's Laundry
Patricia Cook
Daughters of the American Revolution
Satsuma
Yolande McDonald
Tiger Rag
Joy Hopkins
Tigerette
Dickie Boddie
Diane Stevens
Mary Dear
Mark Messer
Mike Edwards
Gail Overland
Silsbee to Welcome 95th TSO Eye Care Office
Dr. S J Rogers and Dr N Jay Rogers expand TSO presence to Silsbee Texas with a new office. Since 1935 the Beaumont group has carried out over five million eye exams, citing professional care, quality glasses, and reasonable prices. The Silsbee location will feature a reception area, frame fitting and styling, contact lens service, and a modern exam room with up to date ophthalmic instruments.
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Beaumont
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Buster Martin
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