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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1956
Page
4
Entered under second class permit April 10 1919 at Silsbee Texas Post Office under the March 3 1879 act. Published every Thursday with staff including owners David Read R L Rea and publishers Jerry Zuber news editor Leona Whitman society editor and various department staff.
Neil Allen USMC and Miss Kim Hilton of Arlington Virginia wed in a quiet ceremony at First Methodist Church Silsbee with Rev. Bruce O Power officiating. Attendants were A C Allen Jr Evelyn Allen. After a wedding trip to New Orleans they will live in Corpus Christi where Lt Allen will teach in the Marine Air Force.
Eric G. Brindley, a brush cutter for Seismic Explorations Inc now in Silsbee, was severely cut on the left forearm after falling from a log across Village Creek four miles south of Silsbee. He was treated at Hardin County Hospital in Kountz and will be off duty about three weeks.
Dodge introduced a new line of cab over engine trucks rated 17 000 to 21 000 pounds gross vehicle weight and 30 900 to 45 000 pounds gross combination weight. The range includes two V 8 engines 172 and 201 hp and offers wheelbases from 108 to 162 inches and cab to axle from 60 to 114 inches.
The Buna Yankees and Crockett and Gilchriest White Sox share the early lead in Silsbee Little League with 5 wins and 1 loss each. Upcoming games include Buna vs Fire Department and Crockett and Gilchriest vs Gulf with multiple matchups through next week.
Graveside rites were conducted Monday at Resthaven cemetery for Mrs Ollie Mae Midkiff Holt 30 who died Sunday morning after a brief illness in a Beaumont hospital She had lived in Silsbee for 10 years Reverend Kimball Watson a local preacher presided with Farmer Funeral Home arranging the services Survivors include her parents Mr and Mrs L A Midkiff of Silsbee a son Michael Lee Gomison of Silsbee two sisters Mrs Della Burns Willis and Mrs Frank Hartman Cleveland and two brothers Roy Midkill and Avon Midkiff Jr both of Silsbee
Joe B. Warden son of Mr and Mrs C F Warden is home on a 10 day leave. He has been stationed at Craig Airforce Base in Selma Alabama and will report to Goodfellow Airbase in San Angelo Texas. On May 3 he married Miss Betty Jean Lackey of Selma who accompanied him.
Violet Mae Inman will wed Russell A. Wethington in a double ring ceremony at First Baptist Church Warren Texas officiated by Rev D D Simpson. The couple attend the Dallas Institute of Art and will host a reception at the Inman home after the ceremony. Invitations will be issued through the press.
The column lists several new arrivals including Richard Allen to Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Young Jr. of Silsbee born June 1 at Hardin County Hospital. Joseph Paul to Mr. and Mrs. C L Jones of Kountze born June 1. Roy Dale to Mr. and Mrs. John L. Alpers of Saratoga born June 1. Lynn to Mr. and Mrs. Horace C. David born June 5 at Tennison Hospital. Judith Ann to Mr. and Mrs. W J Biano of Sour Lake born June. and a son born June 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Hell, Wihel of Cherry Point.
Pony League action in Silsbee opened with the Kountze Cardinals routing the Kiwanis Giants 17 to 2. A second game was canceled as Buna Braves withdrew, and Chance fielded a new Dodgers team, losing 18 to 0 to VFW Braves before a 14 to 13 near miss against the Giants. Upcoming games set for Thursday and Friday night.
Enrollment is underway for a summer band camp at Stephen F. Austin State College from June 18 to 22. Jimmie Hudgins, the SFA band director, reports strong interest from high school students in grades 8 through 12. The five day program offers instruction and rehearsals in all band instruments plus a final night concert. Fees are 10 dollars for instruction, with an additional 10 dollars for housing and meals on campus.
The Howard Clinefelter VFW Auxiliary 5685 held its District II Convention in Beaumont with two Silsbee members elected to district offices. Mrs. A L Tucker became senior vice auxiliary and Mrs. Lillie Belle Collier was named conductress. The SilsbeeAuxiliary won the trophy for highest attendance and a $10 cash prize. A joint meeting with VFW Post 5685 is planned for June 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Retired Santa Fe Railroad workers gathered May 2 1956 at C D Stuards estate by the lake with 15 men including veterans of World War I and the Spanish American War Their ages ranged from 62 to 82 averaging 70 They accumulated 599 years of service across roles from engineers and conductors to yardmasters and blacksmiths Refreshments were served as they exchanged railroad yarns and planned more gatherings with 17 attendees listed.
Chumley's Shoe Shop and GI Surplus Store completed remodeling adding new counters shelves and showcases. A larger merchandise line will be offered along with an expanded ice cream parlor and new lunchette. New equipment will enable future hamburger and french fry sales plus hamburger and hot dog baskets according to the owners.
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