All Souls Catholic Leads in Silsbee Church Volleyball League
All Souls Catholic tops the league after defeating St Johns Episcopal and First Christian as First Baptist Gold beats Woodrow Baptist and First Methodist split wins with First Christian and First Baptist Gold. In banking news three examiners begin a three day charter inquiry for the proposed First National Bank of Silsbee in Dallas filed by Robert Allen Mann of Woodville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Souls Catholic
Silsbee
St. John’s Episcopal
First Christian
First Baptist
Woodrow Baptist
First Methodist
Latter Day Saints
First Presbyterian
First National Bank of
Dallas
Robert Allen Mann
Woodville
First National Bank
Buna Takes Lead In Close Little League Race
With one week left in the regular season Buna moves to the top after two wins last week. They own a five and one second half, while Optimists sit second and East Texas Transit Mix third. Morris, Minimax and Kountze follow in the second division. A 3 3 seven inning tie occurred between Morris and Minimax. Buna’s Carrol Hale and Larry Hatch homered Friday night, while Ronnie Hargrove and Ben Holmes went deep Tuesday. Hale and Hargrove pace the league with three homers each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buna
Optimists
East Texas Transit
Mix
Minimax
Morris
Kountze
Carrol Hale
Larry Hatch
Ronnie Hargrove
Ben Holmes
Hale
Hargrove
Methodist Stewards Elect Officers At First Church
Robert A. Neyland was reelected chairman of the Board of Stewards of the First Methodist Church. Archie Murphey, Earl Wills, and Cecil Cobble were reelected as vice chairman secretary and treasurer. New members joining the rotation include E B. Brown W A Barclay Jr Earl Stover and others as Rev Eugene Jonte begins his first board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Neyland
First Methodist Church
Archie Murphey
Earl Wills
Cecil Cobble
Stewards
E B. Brown
W. A. Barclay Jr
Earl Stover
Wade Parker
A. E. Redkey
Frank Grote
H. A. Mills
C. F. Caldwell
Rayford Birdwell
A. E. Johnson
Doyle McKeown
John Hartman
Neyland
Eugene Jonte
Wharton
Area Masons To Hear Noted Humorist At Beaumont Monday
Masons of Southeast Texas will attend a dinner at 7 p m in the Crown Room King Edward Hotel Beaumont to hear Rev W P Bill Deatherage noted humorist and Trouston minister He is active in Houston ministerial associations and several civic and church boards including M D Anderson YMCA Lions Club and Knights of the Round Table The program follows a joint East Texas Scottish Rite Masons meeting with a focus on his humor and work including a 1957 Asia Europe tour with Mrs Deatherage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
East Texas
Crown Room
King Edward Hotel
Beaumont
W. P
Bill
Deatherage
Southwest
Mr. Deatherage
Houston
Joint
Board of Christian Churches of
Harris County
M. D. Anderson Ymca
Cutter
Cook Family Reunion Held Near Silsbee on Father’s Day
The Cook family reunion at Banks Cook home two miles southeast of Silsbee drew 75 attendees. Barbecued chicken and beef were served as members brought baskets. Banks Cook could not attend due to work in Keyes Oklahoma, the event originator four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Banks Cook
Silsbee
Keyes
Oklahoma
Pythian Sisters And Knights Plan Joint Social
Pythian Temple No 8 hosts a joint social with the Knights of Pythias Monday at 8 PM in the local KP hall. Mrs Norice Perkins is Worthy Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Knights of Pythias
Norice Perkins
Shower and luncheons honor Miss Sue Yankie
Miss Sue Yankie daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Yankie and bride elect of Grover Halliburton of Orange was honored with a tea shower last Thursday at Mrs W C McNeil’s home. Hostesses included Mrs A C Bartle Mrs G W Gilchriest and others. Additional luncheons followed at Oaks Country Club Beaumont and Town Club Hotel Beaumont. A luncheon at the home of Mrs Richard Collier was held with fourteen guests. Miss Yankie and Mr Halliburton will wed July 11 at the First Methodist Church of Silsbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Yankie
L. A. Yankie
Grover Halliburton
Orange
W. C. McNeil
A. C Bartle
G. W Gilchriest
J. C. Meyers
B. L. Moreland
O. P Ellison
E. M. Wilson Jr
Yankie
the Oaks Country Club
Beaumont
M. M. Self
L. D. Self
Silsbee
N. A. Cravens
Betty Ann Mitchell
Town Club
Hotel Beaumont
Richard Collier
Tintin
Jay Collier
Collier
O. C. Seely
E. M. Prewitt
Charles Howell
Mr. Halliburton
First Methodist Church
B&PW Club To Install Officers
Silsbee Business and Professional Woman's Club will hold installation services Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Mrs. Billie J. Holmes's home. District 14 director Mary Louise Fore will install Virginia Weeks as president and other officers, with Weeks appointing a parliamentarian and committees for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Business and Professional Woman's Club
Billie J. Holmes
Mary Louise Fore
Virginia Weeks
Marie McKinney
Opal Zuber
Mary Lee Perkins
Sybil Moore
Letha Smith
Miss Weeks
Lindsey Reunion To Be Held Sunday
The Lindsey reunion will be held Sunday starting at 10 a m at the home of Uncle Bob Lindsey on the Baby Galvez road. A basket lunch will be served at noon. Mrs Verda Mae Behannon invites all friends and relatives to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey
Fndsey
Uncle Bob
Baby Galvez
Verda Mae Behannon
Ten Year Old Milton Hollyfield Dies in Galveston
Milton Beazley Hollyfield ten of Silsbee died last Friday at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston after five weeks illness two weeks in hospital. He was a fourth grade student at Kirby Elementary School. Survivors include parents Herman and (Mrs.) Hollyfield three brothers Benny Tommy and Danny and sister Brenda all of Silsbee grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hollyfield. Funeral 2:00 p m Sunday at Frank's Branch Church Rev W A Rashall officiating burial in Frank's Branch Cemetery. armer Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Beazley Hollyfield
Silsbee
John Sealy
Galveston
Hollyfield
Kirby Elementary School
Herman Hollyfield
Benny
Tommy
Danny
Brenda
Murray Hollyfield
Births in Hardin County Hospital Spotlight
Kenneth Raymond Jr. born June 23 to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Raymond Keown Sr. of Silsbee. Michael born June 22 to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jackson of Silsbee. Albert Earl born June 22 to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lambert of Silsbee. Robert Wayne born June 21 to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bowen of Silsbee. Donald Lynn born June 18 to Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Jacobson of Sour Lake. Alton Ray born June 19 to Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mathis of Silsbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Raymond Jr
Kenneth Raymond Keown Sr
Silsbee
Hardin County Hospital
Kountze
J. D. Jackson
Michael
Albert Earl
A. E. Lambert
J. A. Bowen
Robert Wayne
Donald Lynn
B. J. Jacobson
Sour Lake
Alton Ray
J. L. Mathis
Local Riders Begin Big Thicket Trek From Romayor
A large group from Silsbee and nearby areas joins the annual Big Thicket Trek from Romayor to Beaumont. The ride began yesterday morning and ends tonight at the Beaumont fairgrounds. Local participants include Sally Hartman Danna Ford Dianne Jardell Diane Worthey Dick Barnes Dudley Young Mike Fields Bill Fields Wayne Spurlock and sheriff's staff Whit Whitaker Doc Million and E W Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Romayor
Beaumont
Fairgrounds
Sally Hartman
Danna Ford
Dianne Jardell
Diane Worthey
Dick Barnes
Dudley Young
Mike and
Bill Fields
Wayne Spurlock
Sheriff's Department
Whit Whitaker
Doc Million
E. W. Coleman
Kiwanians From Area To Attend Silsbee Fish Fry
The Silsbee Kiwanis Club hosts its annual fish fry and party at Cravens Camp on the Neches River Bear Man’s Bluff tonight at seven. Visiting Kiwanians from area cities will join local members as committees completed plans. E. M. Wilson Jr. presides, Earl Stover attends as lieutenant governor of Division X.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Kiwanis Club
Cravens Camp
Wayne Robinson
Robinson
Neches
Bear Man’s Bluff
E. M. Wilson Jr
Earl Stover
Division X
Silsbee Club
Parents to Play Ball Game Saturday Night
The Morris Pharmacy Little League parents face off against the fathers at Little League Park Saturday at 8 PM with Mayor H. M. Jones umpiring behind the plate. Snub Gilchriest and Walter Grisham will umpire bases as the event features many local families and KFDM radio announcer will announce. Tickets sold at the gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Pharmacy
H. M. Jones
Snub Gilchriest
Walter Grisham
George Bellenger Jr
Burl Modisette
Joe Gossett
Ramsey Hooks
Emery Reeves
Lennis Krehbiel
David Diden
Bill Dinkle
Claude Coward
Ben Tucker
Glenn Reid
J. H. Hall
J. H. Thomas
Wedding of Sharon Perryman and W H Holland Jr at First Presbyterian
Sharon Lynn Perryman and Walter Homer Holland Jr wed at First Presbyterian Church with Dr C D Wardlaw officiating. Attendants included Miss Nancy Holland and bridesmaids in pastel silk shantung. reception followed in the church parlor. The couple, post honeymoon in Florida, will reside at 208 West Eleventh Lake Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Lynn Perryman
C. R. Lancaster
Lake Charles
First Presbyterian Church
Walter Homer Holland Jr
Walter Homer Holland Sr
Silsbee
Lewis S. Brower
C. D. Wardlaw
Miss Perryman
W. T. Sherman
Brownfield
Jimmie Harper
C. W. Reeves
Nancy V. Holland
W. H. Holland Sr
Howard
Henry Holland
R. T. Talland
New Iberia
George Ragsdale
Woodville
J. B. Martin
Wharton
Lawrence Hebert
P. T. Heimbach
Margie Leone
Florida
Holland I
West Eleventh Street
LaGrange Senior High School
McNeese State College
Stephen F. Austin College
Shreveport
New Oberia
Port Arthur
Houston
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Silsbee Tops Quota In Cancer Crusade
Silsbee exceeded its quota in the annual Cancer Crusade fund drive, reaching 760.66 dollars against a 750 goal. Mrs. Herbert Elmore credited volunteers and noted contributions from Kirby, Read-Turrentine, Junior High, Senior High, Robinson and Waldo Mathews, and the Horizon Camp Fire Group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Herbert Elmore
Elmore
City Budget Hearing Set For 5:30 Today
City Manager Bill Pennington announced a public hearing on the proposed budget at 5:30 today June 25 at the city office. Citizens are invited to attend and participate in discussions. The manager also said garbage trucks will run as usual on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Pennington
Pennington
Thirty Lodged In County Jail Over Week
Hardin County jail inmates for the past week totaled thirty. Sixteen faced drunkenness charges, three for misdemeanor theft, three for drunk in car, one for driving while intoxicated first offense. Two charged with traffic violations and two for vagrancy. Sour Lake men Martin Segardo and Donald Jackson held on $2500 bonds after Silsbee burglary. city officer Max Zellar Jr. intervened during a theft attempt at Jimmie Walters Gulf Service on June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Dave Rountree
Sour Lake
Martin Segardo
Donald Jackson
Silsbee
Max Zellar Jr
Jimmie Walters
Gulf Service
Mrs. Gertrude Gibbs Dies in Beaumont at 68
Mrs. Gertrude Gibbs, 68, of Silsbee, died at Hewitt Nursing Home in Beaumont after surgery in Houston. A Beaumont native, she moved to Silsbee in 1931 to live with her son Vance J. Gibbs Jr. Survived by her son, mother, sister, and one grandson. Funeral in Beaumont with burial at Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Gibbs
Silsbee
Hewitt
Beaumont
Houston
Gibbs
Vance J. Gibbs
The
Baptist Church
J. E. Withers
L. J. Keefe
Lake Charles
Broussard Chapel
R. E. Barclay
Magnolia Cemetery
H. B. Williams
Mose Farris
Merdock Baker
Howard Barington
Kirby McGowan
Elmer Engman
Silsbee Merchants End Beaumont Team's 18-Game Win Streak
Silsbee Merchants defeated the Gulf States Semi-Pro Base ball team from Beaumont 8 to 7 to snap their 18 game winning run. Joe Simmons and Cecil Tebbs homered for Silsbee with W. C. Brewster and R. F. Sanford sharing pitching chores. The Merchants host Orange at 2 PM Sunday at the Silsbee High School diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Merchants
Gulf States
Beaumont
Silsbee
Joe Simmons
Cecil Tebbs
W. C. Brewster
R. F. Sanford
Merchants
Methodist Youth Seek Return of Zenith Record Player
First Methodist Church youth report a newly purchased Zenith record player taken from the church office last week. Officials urge the thief to return the item. the brown and white covered dual speaker machine is missing as officers search for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Williams Hoar to Wed in Port Acres
Mrs Homer L Williams of Silsbee announces the engagement of daughter Joan Lillian to Larry Arthur Hoar son of Mr and Mrs Russell A Hoar of Long Beach California The ceremony will be held in Port Acres June 26 at 7 p m Rev Charles L Williams officiating Both are Lamar Tech students planning to reside in Lamar Tech apartments after the wedding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Lillian Williams
Larry A. Hoar
Pt. Acres
Homer L. Willams
Silsbee
Joan Lillian
Larry Arthur Hoar
Russell A. Hoar
Long Beach
Calif
Port Acres
Charles L. Williams
Orange High School
Hoar
Woodrow Wilson Hich
Calaf
Lamar Tech
Beaumont
Ladies Spend Week at the Beach
Mrs Barney McMahon Mrs George Wright Mrs Frank Rudisaile and Mrs Gertrude Fields are spending the week at the beach enjoying a seaside retreat with friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney McMahon
George Wright
Frank Rudisaile
Gertrude Fields
Burl Bradshaw To Head Masonic Lodge
The Silsbee Masonic Lodge No. 927 will install officers Thursday at 7 30 in the Masonic Hall with R H Ernst officiating as installing officer and Jack Harris as installing marshal. New officers include Burl Bradshaw as worshipful master and L M Prather as treasurer among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Masonic Lodge No. 927
Masonic Hall
R. H. Ernst
Jack Harris
Marshall
Burl Bradshaw
Bill Wiess
Fred Jordan
T. E. Chumley
C. N. Bonner
Charles Kelly
Clyde Drake
Jess Odom
Y. M. Evans
Frank Choate
L. M. Prather
Maxie Buckner
Fireworks Display Cancelled at County Club
The July Fourth fireworks at Hardin County Golf and Country Club were cancelled. Committee member J. C. Perkins announced the decision this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Hardin County Golf and Country Club
J. C. Perkins
Former County Judge Teel Dies in Beaumont at 82
T. F. Teel, 82, longtime Saratoga resident and two term Hardin County judge, died last Thursday in Baptist Hospital Beaumont after living in Beaumont 15 years. He also served as county tax collector, and was a deacon for over 50 years. Survivors include his wife Viola, sister Mittie Jourdan, and brother R. E. Teel. Service held at West End Baptist Church in Saratoga with Rev. James Bradford. burial in Saratoga cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Teel
Saratoga
Hardin County
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
Teel
Baptist Church
Viola Teel
Mittie Jourdan
Dassetta
R. E. Teel
West End Baptist Church
James Bradford
Saratoga Cemetery
VFW Auxiliary Met Monday Night
The VFW Auxiliary met Monday night at 7 30 in the home of Mrs. Lois Harris who presided over the business meeting. A report was given on the buddy poppy sale. Refreshments were served and a social followed the meeting. Nine members attended. The next meeting will be the second Monday of July at Mrs. Minnie Greer's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Lois Harris
Minnie Greer
Local Social Notes Highlight Wide Family Travel and Visits
Mrs R E McClelland and daughter and granddaughter plan a Friday trip to Washington DC to visit the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Dean Hay. Numerous other families and service members are noted visiting relatives in Beaumont, New Orleans, Tallulah, San Augustine, Denton, Shreveport, Missouri, Hot Springs, and Arlington with several tonsillectomies, anniversaries, and a 73rd birthday celebrated locally. Sgt Ure Collier returns from Germany after 42 months and prepares to be stationed in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. McClelland
Jane
Martha Ashworth
Washington, D. C
Kenneth Dean Hay
Hay
Virginia McClelland
Patricia Stanford
Leroy Stanford
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
Edith Yankie
Wayne
New Orleans
R. A. Castor
Mississippi
Tallulah
M. H. Almond
Carl Max Stark
San Augustine
Viola Stark
William Todd
Missouri
Hot Springs
Ark
Ure Collier
Hal Burrows
Sgt. Collier
Germany
Air Force
San Antonio
T. F. Gardner
Shreveport
Marion H. Almond
Harry Weaver
Dean Duffle
Denton
Jo Ann Seagraves
William Calmes
E. P. Linehan
R. F. Collado
Mildred Smith
Arlington
Busuitt
Susan Stanford
Bill Stanford
Hardin County Hospital
Kountze
Leo Barry
Memps
Decaturville
Tenn
J. O Turner
James D
Jack) Edgar
Fort Lee
W. Hawn
C. M. McKay
Houston Natural Gas
Shamrock ‘Hilton Hotel
Houston
Carol Cobble
Texas
Marylyn McGinty
Maida Fuller
New York
R. Neal Walker
David W. Boyd
Dave Gunter
Marguerite
Diane Gunter
Harlingen
Cecil Cobbles
Kerrville
John Herbert
Diane
First Methodist Church
Karen Rankin
Adeline
J.H. Rankin
Minnie Lou
I Gordon
Rankin
John Price
Val Fox
Lone Star
M. A. Belt
Randy
Darlene Fox
J. W. McGinfty
Texas City
Silsbee
B. A. Rucker
Norman
Little Rock
Memphis
Chatthanooga
Nashville
Insurance Company
Rucker
Myre. O. B
County To Mail Delinquent Tax Notices
Delinquent tax statements covering unpaid 1958 taxes will be mailed after July 1. They carry 11 percent interest plus one dollar costs per delinquent taxpayer, while personal property faces the same rate without the dollar charge. Delinquents who pay before July 1 owe 7.5 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Bean
Mr. Bean
Gene McCartney Heads to Banff for ANIC Conven tion
Mr and Mrs Gene McCartney depart Monday for Banff Canada to attend the American National Insurance Company annual convention. McCartney earned the Presidents Club honor and the trip is fully paid by the company. They expect to return July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene McCartney
Banff
Canada
American National Insurance Company
McCartney
Local residents visit kin and move to new posts
Mr. and Mrs. O H Sullivan and daughter Therese of Harlingen stay with Mrs. Sullivan s mother Mrs C C DuBose. The Hughes and McBryde families visit in Evadale and Houston while Gail Bland visits Brenda Bartle in Baytown. Robinson family moves to Sour Lake to lead the Church of Christ. The Earnest family hosts kin from San Augustine and Houston with several social visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Sullivan
Therese
Harlingen
E. E. Brownlee
St. Therese Hospital
S. F. Hughes
H. L. McKenney
Houston
Tueseday
L. Q. Robinson
Sour Lake
Church of Christ
Silsbee
Alf Bartle
Brenda
Carol Kay Ragan
J. W. Wiggins
Emereald Beach
W. W. Bland
Baytown
Howard Carnley
Atlanta
Texas
Charles Jr
Donnie Katherine Earnest
San Augustine
Charles F. Earenest Sr
Bobby Akin
Rummage Sale To Benefit Little League
The Fast Texas Transit Mix Little League baseball team sponsors a rummage sale Saturday in the city park. Proceeds go to support the queen candidate race with Kathy Jo Fuller as the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast Texas Transit Mix
Kathy Jo Fuller
Golf Ladies Hold Monthly Tournament at Silsbee Country Club
The Silsbee Golf Association held its monthly tournament Tuesday at the Country Club. Winners were Mrs. John Spillar first, Mrs. Alvin Ragan second, Mr Jim Cawley third, and Mrs. Bob Read fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Silsbee Golf Association
John Spillar
Alvin Ragan
Jim Cawley
Bob Read
Open House for Mr and Mrs W H Holland Jr in Lake Charles
A Sunday open house honoring Mr and Mrs W H Holland Jr of Lake Charles La will be held at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs W H Holland Sr 505 South Seventh Street. Calling hours are 3 p m to 6 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Holland Jr
Lake Charles
W. H. Holland Sr
South Seventh Street
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Pythian Sisters
K of P
Miss Sue Yankie
B&pw Club
Martha Davis
Karen Iva Smith
Karen
Connie Smith
Chicago
Reba Calloway
Gus Landry
Davis
Landry
Calloway
Mrs. Smith
Richard
Mrs. Calloway
Milton Hollyfield
Hello World
Methodist
Masonic
Leona Whitman
F. L. Choate
Cameron
W. C. Edwards
E. J. Meloy
F. H. Warren
B. F. Beck
Jack Hill
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