First Half II Play Ends Queen Contest Underway
First half Silsbee Little League ends with second half to open Monday. Buna Yankees widen lead with three wins and Larry Hatch throws his second no hitter. Queen contest opens with six team candidates for Silsbee Little League Queen to be crowned July 10. candidates include Williford Buna Lewis and Hodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Doyle McKeown
Buna Yankees
Larry Hatch
Yankees
Buna
Doug Harris
East Texas Concrete Mix
Chance Loeb
Optimists
Dickie Hile
Minimax
Hatch
Johnny Hodges
Carrol Hale
East Texas Concrete
Chance- Loeb Optimists
Morris Pharmacy
Kountze
Nancy Williford
Bob Williford
Anne Lewis
Percy Lewis
Judy Cryer
Cryer
Chance- Loeb
Brenda Young
Dudley Young
Morris
Davie Anderson
Red Anderson
Kathy Jo Fuller
Jos Fuller
East Texas Transit Mix
July 1959 Docket Settings for 88th District Court
The docket releases trial schedules for July 1959 in the 88th District Court. Week one lists civil and criminal docket entries with named parties including Wilburn W Holmes and Dealers National Insurance, and multiple state cases of murder, theft, DWI, and fraud. The calendar covers civil, ordinary felony, and capital criminal cases across four weeks with presiding Judge H A Coe and officials listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack West
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
M. D. Martin
Robert Overstreet
Orval Warren
the Texas Company
John A. Whitmore
State
Ervin Scott
Fred Brown
Cave Bassett
Roy Morris
Robert T. Scott Jr
Walter Lee Lewis
G. W. Flowers
James E. Overstreet
DWI
Frank D. Goings
Pink Allen Hatcher
Guy Thadius Hopkins
Marvin Cox
J. R. Jordan
Hersel Gardner
W. H. Wilson
Donald E. Wilson
van N. Wilkerson
Eva Moore
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co
Fortenberry
Kirby Lumber Corp
Henry Harper
Texas State Highway Department
Earl Phillips
Oscar Baggett
Doyle D. Sizemore
Continental Casualty Co
Lewis Wilson
Solomon Quilliam
Missouri Pacific Railroad Co
Tony
State of Texas
Joseph Green
Benjamin Frank Smith
H. A. Coe
W. L. Selman
W. Whitaker
Valerie Pray
Robert S. Coe
Earl B. Stover
Silsbee City Manager Resigns for Beaumont Clerk Post
W M Pennington resigns as Silsbee city manager effective June 30 1959 after four and a half years. He will become city clerk of Beaumont replacing retiring city manager Mrs Willie Brockman. Beaumont Mayor Jimmie P Cokinos opposed the Pennington appointment and Garrard advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie P. Cokinos
Beaumont
Garrard
Pennington
Beaumont news _ reports
Cokinas
Brockman
Silsbee
Texas
W. M. Pennington
Merchants To Play Beaumont Team In First Game
Silsbee Merchants, local semipro baseball team, schedule their first game Sunday June 21 against a Gulf States team from Beaumont. Manager Sleepy Sanford says the club is sponsored by local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants
Beaumont
Silsbee Merchants
Sleepy Sanford
Gulf States
Senior Class Makes Trip To Humble Guest Ranch
Some 82 seniors from Silsbee High School spent last Wednesday night at the H S guest ranch near Humble Texas for their annual senior day outing. They enjoyed swimming airplane rides golfing horseback riding and ranch style meals. Accompanying them were Principal Bruce Watts and family Mr and Mrs S A Wallace Mr and Mrs G W Meek and Charles McCandless high school counselor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee High School
HS & H Guest Ranch
Humble
Texas
Bruce Watts
S. A. Wallace
G. W. Meek
Charles McCandless
Pavina Job On Fifth Sweet Is Finished This Wee
Paying work on North Fifth Street from the railroad tracks to Payne Road was completed this week. State highway department resident engineer Jack Hedge said a single course of aggregate was laid to smooth the roadbed and waterproof the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fifth Street
Payne Road
Jack Hedge
State Highway Department
Fork-Tailed Lizard Caught By Local Man
D. Bo Simmons found a fork tailed lizard while mowing on the Kountze Highway. The garden chameleon showed a distinct fork at tail end with one half appearing dead and the other half alive and likely to regrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Bo Simmons
Kountze
Funeral service held for Mrs Sarah Brown in Silsbee
Mrs. Sarah Francis Brown 1 died Sunday at Municipal Hospital in Beaumont. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Frankston Church near Fred with Rev. R. E. Barclay officiating, assisted by Bruce Collier. Burial followed in the adjacent cemetery. She survived by five daughters, one sister, 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 17 great great grandchildren. Arrangements by Farmer Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Francis Brown
Beaumont
Franks
Fred
R. E. Barclay
First Baptist Church of
Silsbee
Bruce Collier
Brown
Anna Core
Emma Collier
Mes Lela Caraway
W. W. Sirmoens
Liberty
Mattie Runnels
Houston
Siser
Mattie Gore
Silgbee
Farmer Funeral Home
Moreland Plans Short Visit After Medical Checkup
The report notes that Moreland will first visit the Santa Fe Hopiialoom Temple for a checkup then travel to Noe Ton Eau Oz for several days with his brother before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreland
Veteredayv
Santa Fe
Funeral today for Ervin Gee in Woodrow Baptist Church
Funeral services for Ervin Gee 55 were held at 2 p.m. today at Woodrow Baptist Church with Rev. A. H. Reeves and Rev. R. E. Barclay officiating. Gee died in Hardin County Hospital after an automobile accident in Beaumont eight months ago. He was a guard at Ideco Co. in Beaumont. Survivors include wife Ima E. Gee of Silsbee, six daughters Charlotte Carolyn Sandra Brenda of Silsbee, Charlies Nehling of Wichita Falls, Wilson Knight of Cedar Hill, two brothers Farr and Clayton Gee of Hurst, three sisters Glenda Farley of Itockton, W B Wheeler of Austin, and Mrs Ralphunter of Oklahoma City, and four grandchildren. Burial at Knapple cemetery directed by Farmer Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Gee
Woodrow Baptist Church
A. H. Reeves
R. E. Barclay
Gee
Hardin County Hospital
Beaumont
Ideco Co
Ima E. Gee
Silsbee
Charlotte Gee
Carolyn Gee
Sandra Gee
Brenda Gee
Charlies Nehling
Wichita Falls
Wilson Knight
Cedar Hill
Texas
Farr
Clayton Gee
Hurst
Glenn Farley
Itockton
Calif
W. B Wheeler
Austin
Ralphunter
Oklahoma City
Im. Knapple Cemetery
Farmer Funeral Home
May Arrests Hit 155 in Hardin County
Hardin County officers logged 155 arrests in a week with 29 cases at the county jail cited by Deputy Dave Rountree. The tally includes one assault with intent to murder, three shootings, two second offense driving while intoxicated, one bond forfeiture, one held for Chambers County, one simple assault, three drunkenness offenses, three traffic incidents, and 14 additional arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Dave Rountree Mondas
Chambers County
Summer School and Play Program Start at Silsbee High
Summer classes in four years of high school English and driver training began at Silsbee High School with Evelyn Allen teaching English and Jimmy Rand handling driver education. Registration Monday brought in 57 students. about 60 joined summer recreation directed by Maurice Hobbs and Joe Hignett. Volleyball, softball, tennis, and other sports are planned with swimming allowed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 am to 12 noon. swimmers must be at the gym by 10 to ride to the pool and back by noon to get the 15 cent rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee High School
Evelyn Allen
Jimmy J
Hobbs
DeMolays Install Yonight At Masonic Hall
The Sils bee Chapter of DeMolays opens installation tonight at 7 30 in the Masonic hall. Jack Clark to be installed as master counselor with officers Nelson Bruns Tommy Stagner Pat Richardson Burdis Whitney Gene Richardson Bill Fields Robert Ward Gene Roberts Harry Allen Frank Short Charles Carver Tommy Butts Richard Worley and almoner. Preceptors named James Moore Bobby Marshall Dennis Rogers Jimmy Wyatt Charles Gordon Norman Rucker Bill Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Chapter
Masonic Hall
Jack Clark
Nelson Bruns
Tommy ‘Stagner
Pat Richardson
Burdis Whitney
Gene Richardson
Bill Fields
Robert Ward
Gene Roberts
Harry Allen
Marshall
Frank Short
Charles Carver
Services Held For W. Conley Bovett In Silsbee
Funeral services were held Sunday at the First Methodist Church for William Conley Bovett 52 of Silsbee who died Thursday in John Sealy Hospital Galveston after a long illness. A native of San Augustine he moved to Silsbee ten years ago entering the grocery business later operating a taxi and reentering the caly business. He helped organize the Silsbee Lions Club and was a charter member of the San Augustine Lions Club and a past president of the Methodist Men. He is survived by his wife Julia Bell Bovett a daughter Mrs Way Allen and his mother Mrs John Laker all of Silsbee. Burial followed at the Farmer Funeral Home cemetery with Pallbearers from the Methodist Men. Honorary pallbearers included city cab drivers and local law enforcement officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Conley Bovett
Silsbee
First Methodist Church
Bruce Power
Grant Herbst
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Bovett
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
San Augustine
Caly
San Augustine Lions Club
Silsbee Lions Club
Aew
Silsbee Golf
Chile
Methodist Men's Club
Julia Bell Bovett
Way Allen
John Laker
Silshee
Bert Dardin
L. B. Martin
Cecil Cobble
Robert Newland
Lenox Hawthorne
Harmon Weathersby
Kiwanians Hear Rock Collector At Meeting
Silsbee Kiwanis Club heard San Marcos resident McBryde Wilson speak on rockhounding. He described hunting semi precious stones, cutting polishing and jewelry use, and exhibited rocks. the hobby boasts a large amateur lapidary group with profits from some pieces. Lemoyne Goodwin introduced the speaker. President Pete Farmer noted the June 25 Cravens Camp fish fry as Ladies Night with many visitors expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBryde Wilson
San Marcos
Silsbee Kiwanis Club
Wilson
Lemoyne Goodwin
Pete Farmer
Cravens Camp
Chase Ends in Arrest in Hazy Courtroom Drama
Police say a suspect named Chase faced U.S. court proceedings amid confusion and rapid developments. A key witness reportedly testified as the case moved through initial hearings, with prosecutors outlining charges and defense arguing rights.
OES to Install Mrs F L Choate as Worthy Matron
The Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 298 will install officers at a Friday meeting in the Masonic Temple with Mrs Mary K Prather as installing officer. Others assist include Mrs Grace Mashburn as installing marshal and Mrs Mae Pearl Ernst as installing chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star Chapter
Masonic Temple
Mary K. Prather
Grace Mashburn
Marshall
Mae Pearl Ernst
Lucille Skinner
Margie Martin
Willie Mae Brim
F. L. Choate
Harriett Stutts
T. E.chumbley
J. W. Oldham
F. B. Dardin
Bob McClelland
Ora Milner
Jack Clark
Lois Tarver
J. K Bower
Dean Duffle
Adah
John L. Teel
Ruth
T. E. Chumley
Esther
Ida Milner
Martha
A. L. Tucker
Electa
Hart Breokins
Robert McClelland
Harry van Winkle
Local births reported in Hardin and surrounding counties
Mr and Mrs J D Terry of Lufkin welcomed Ricky Lynn a eight pound one ounce boy. Gloria Jean Coker of Silsbee is his mother. Grandparents are Carl E Freeman of Silsbee and Gloria Coker. Other births include Lyn Allen Gordon to Lawrence and Sylvia Gordon of Silsbee born June 1 in Hardin County Hospital. Carla Gayle to T V Creekmore Jr. and wife of Silsbee born May 20. Janice Mae Loggins born May 28 to E A Loggins and wife of Silsbee. Tracy Shane Pender born May 31 to D A Pender of Silsbee in Pardin County Hospital. Laquita Ann Herrington born May 31 to J A Herrington of Kountze in Hardin County Hospital. Samuel Wayne Humble born May 3 to H L Humble and wife of Silsbee. Dem Dav Rock born May 31 to Curtis Bendy and wife of Silsbee in Hardin County Hospital. Van born May 23 at Park Place hospital in Port Arthur to Claytes McInnis of Nederland. Grandparents are Mrs Van Gore of Silsbee and Mrs Lucy McInnis of Fred. Baby weighed eight pounds four ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Terry
Lufkin
Ricky Lynn
Terry
Gloria Jean Coker
Silsbee
Carl E. Freeman
Lyn Allen Gordon
Lawrence Gordon
Hardin County Hospital
Carla Gayle
T. V. Creekmore Jr
E. A. Loggins
Janice Mae
D. A. Pender
Tracy Shane
Pardin County Hospital
Laquita Ann Herrington
Park Place Hospital
Port Arthur
Claytes McInnis
Nederland
van Gore
Lucy McInnis
Fred
Aref A J Smith Victim in Family Tragedy Report
A brief item notes Afre A J Smith of A'e Bere as the victim in a domestic incident involving her sister Mrs. Cora Dosen. Details are scarce in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Smith
Cora Dosen
Silsbee Band Members Return From Pensacola Trip
Members of the Silsbee High School band returned home after an annual year end trip to Pensacola Florida. The group traveled in two buses with a stop in Biloxi Mississippi on May 26 and again on the return journey. Band Director Melvin Winger and several band mothers accompanied the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee High School
Pensacola
Fla
Biloxi
Miss
Silsbee
Melvin Winger
Silsbee Lions Install Officers Tuesday At Noon
The Silsbee Lions Club installed its 1959 60 officers at a Bluebonnet Cafe meeting led by Clarence Cowart of Jasper Lions. Al Mashburn became president. other officers include Tr B Donatson Sam P Copeland D M Short Paul Georgas Rayford Birdwell Lion Tanner Grant Herbst with directors Bob Ford W W Howell Warren Bower Ernie Detrich. Dr Wade Parker presided. Lion Howell left for New York to attend the Lions International Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebonnet Cafe
Clarence Cowart
Jasper Lions Club
al Mashburn
Tr B Donatson
Sam P. Copeland
Econd
D. M. Short
Paul Georgas
Rayford Birdwell
Lion Tanner
Grant Herbst
Bob Ford
W. W
McGee Bend Dam Funds Approved by House Group
President Eisenhower requested 5 800 000 for the McGee Bend Dam and 1 500 000 for Sabine Neches waterway improvements. The House appropriations committee endorsed the two projects in Washington, noting the dam’s share was the largest among the approved water projects. Completion is targeted for 1964 or 1965 with total cost near 57 million. 11 million already appropriated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
McGee Bend Dam
Sabine-Neches Waterway
Washington
House
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Jack Brooks
Congress
Wallace Sr. Joins Santa Fe Railway in Los Angeles
Van Wallace Sr. departs Wednesday for Los Angeles California to take a job as stationary engineer with the Santa Fe Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wallace Sr
Los Angeles
Calif
Santa Fe Railway
Silsbee Schools Honor Top Students On Awards Day
Silsbee High School and Silsbee Junior High highlighted academic and extracurricular excellence. Recipients include Benson Mack Williams Memorial Scholarship winner, June Wilson Classroom Teachers Association Scholar, valedictorian Carolen Baker with multiple scholarships and citizenship DAR awards, and perfect attendance by Neuville Miller. Junior high honors honored campus leaders, athletes, council officers, choral club president Kay Yeksh, and outstanding band student Fatey Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee High School
Silsbee Junior High
Benson
Susbee Lion Club
Mack Willams
June Wilson
Classroom Teachers Association
Carolen Baker
DAR
Shepherds Laundry
Mike McMahoen
Shepherd
Randy Read
Wes
John Clawson
Margaret Scoggins
Beth
Ward Wa
Lee Freg
Ruse
Linda Woodward
Mary Cook
Joe B. Tavier
Wayne Nash
John “Iguyon
Annie Mae Anderson
Fatey Mullins
Stuc
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Carrol Hale Buna
Kenneth McKee
James Norris Buna
Howard Gafford
Danny Modisette Morris
Ricky Hargrove Morris
Charles Peden
Ann Lewis
Dayle Anderson
88Th District Court
Wilbert Sells
National Insurance Co
Elvin Arnold Pelt
B. E. Haynes Sr
N. L. Smith
Fidelity & Casualty Co
New York
Tommy Murphy Jr
Wanda Justine Bailey
F. Johnson
Dealers
National Insurance Company
W. F. Johnson
James
H. M. Jones
James T. Garrard
Willie J. Brockman
Humble Guest Ranch
Pavina Job
Sarah Brown
W. (. Bovett
OES
Pensacola, Fla
Silsbee Lions
Club
McGee Bend
Ent
Neuville Miller
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