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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1961
Page
6
Reports of a northern invasion inflamed North Texas as 359 Navarro County Minute Men prepared for home defense with 164 rifles 138 shotguns 68 revolvers 890 pounds of powder and 2594 pounds of lead. They could muster 100 men on short notice while U S troops reportedly retreated toward Kansas.
A Weekly Telegraph urged ending prisoner releases by advocating reciprocal executions and imprisonments. It framed the practice as barbarous but necessary to protect captured Northern soldiers, calling for prompt reprisals against Confederate troops.
A man named James Man ning committed death by his own hand while suffering delirium tremens, drowning himself in the Bay on the Friday morning. The body was recovered the next day. Cotton receipts at Galveston for the week ending Friday the 17th totaled 581 bales with exports of 224 bales.
I offer a large supply of Gins and Mills at competitive Texas prices from my Plentitude, Anderson County location. I have delivery teams and workers from other states, ready to serve. All items are warranted to perform well when properly handled, with many already sold and operating in the state.
Community message confirms the Hempstead Courier will not be discontinued as previously announced. Residents express relief and hope the local newspaper will continue to publish and flourish.
A Bellville Countryman report advises applying a thin coat of brown soap to the sole of stockings to keep the skin cool and harden it. This method aims to prevent blistering soreness and tenderness when marching long distances over heated roads.
Piece work prompted delayed payments to the Washington Commissioners, as reported by the Weekly Telegraph in Houston. The article notes that compensation depended on output rather than a daily wage, causing irregular disbursements and cash flow challenges for the commissioners.
John Beman a Norwegian born steamer Morrison watchman was hanged twenty five feet up a tree near Mound City after a committee failed to temper his pro Southern States stance. He had arrived in 1811 and lived in Boston raising children. He refused to take an oath to support the South and died rather than yield. Local papers include a humorous aside about Mr Simpkins. A Huntsville story notes Phillip Yoas killed by a cow four miles north of Huntsville on the sixteenth.
M L Bowen explains Orange’s new Distance Dialing feature enabling residents to place nation wide station to station calls without operators. The system records and times calls for accurate billing while outlining future goal of nationwide dialing. Trucks carry 400 parts for quick installs and repairs to keep service convenient and trouble free.
Since John Hancock signed the Declaration in 1776 freedom fighters have favored July as a time for rebellion. World Book Encyclopedia notes several countries and nations have chosen July to cast off tyranny or relinquish control during this hot month.
A fragment notes established connections between Fort Davis in Presidio County and Chihuahua Mexico. It references emigration and local conditions, mentions Palestine pork prices, abundant corn, and welcoming communities in Anderson County, plus health products and remedies advertised in contemporaneous periodicals.
The text traces independence and self rule from the Netherlands and Spain through Latin America in the 19th century to Canada and the United States in the 20th century, noting July as a recurring month for pivotal political changes. It lists Simon Bolivar, July dates, and multiple nations including Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, Great Britain, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and several African states attaining republic or autonomous status in July.
Five campers from First Presbyterian Church join Rev Larry Correun and about 20 St Andrews youth at a Junior Day Camp held at the A F Briggs cabin between Silsbee and Kountze sponsored by St Andrews Presbyterian Beaumont. Camp runs daily 9 15 to 3 30 for one week with six adult counselors. Silsbee participants include Gary Boddie Barry Eason Bo Jackson Dodd Sims and Randy Smith. The Lord's Supper will not be observed this Sunday due to the July 4 weekend but will be observed on July 9. Summer services include Church School at 9 30 and Worship at 9 30 a m Prayer resting is on Wednesday at 7 15 p.m.
The men of the First Methodist Church met for a business meeting and covered dish supper. President B A Rucker appointed committee chairmen: Crockett program, Falls devotional, Ragin Odom and Beard membership, Cobble George s Neyland Read publicity, Weathersby Dardin and Martin sick and institution, Stover institutional representative. Meetings voted for monthly gatherings on the last Thursday at 7 30.
Vacation Bible School runs July 10 to July 21 at the First Pentecostal Church loc at 934 North 5th Street. Classes from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Rev. H B Morgan and Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Morgan of Longville La will lead the program inviting all boys and girls to attend.
The WMU held its general monthly meeting at the church with Mrs. J. R Brownlee presiding. Reports were given by committees and a nominating slate presented for the next year including Mrs. I. R. Brownlee as president and Mrs. S. O. Jones as treasurer. Royal Service program led by Mrs. C. E. Horn. Training Union sessions set nightly this week at 7 p.m. for teachers and officers. Earnest C. Arnold named Sunday School superintendent with H. C. Ross as Training Union director. GA groups and leaders prepare for Newton encampment in mid July. Junior GA's previously attended Newton camp last week.
Pvt Earnest L. Phelps son of Mr and Mrs EB B Phelps of this city has returned to Fort Sill Oklahoma after a visit with his parents He received basic training at Fort Hood Texas and will be stationed at Fort Sill for a six week training course in a survey unit
Thirty eight descendants of J. K. P Holland and Leatha Holland gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Holland in Warren. Six of the seven living children and their families attended including Tom Holland of Cleveland Jim Holland of Orange Mrs Lela David of Silsbee Mrs S O Weatherford and Mrs Sara Yankte of Beaumont.
Miss Sheila Frances Murphey of Silsbee will marry James Edward McMurray of Silsbee at St Marks Episcopal Church Beaumont on July 8 at 8 pm with Rev Charles Wyatt Brown officiating. Organist Thomas L Oliphant and vocalist Mrs Robert Neyland will provide music. matron of honor Linda McMillan Beall of Galveston and Beaumont bridesmaids Janis Shepherd Ann Dunshie. best man Dwight Odom of Houston. groomsmen H G Hamby J C Johnson Galveston and Byron Reinstra Nederland ushers. Reception in parish hall follows. bride’s table includes Martha McMurray Francis Linda Fisher Amelda Hester Dee Ann Wilson Murphey. Sharon Murphey to register guests.
The Bethany Sunday School class of First Baptist Church met Tuesday night at Mrs. T. H. Blake’s home with nine members present. Mrs. Murphy LaFose gave the devotional, Mrs. F. W. Richardson led the closing, and a financial report was shared. The next meeting is set for July 25 at Mrs. Clara Bomer’s home.
Words cannot express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the cards flowers visits and prayers during my illness Doris Hinsen
Mrs Henry Parks observed her 80th birthday with a family dinner at son Robert I Parks home 1050 North Seenth. She lives in Silsbee 45 years and spent part of the prior day fishing at Port Bolivar with Archie Parks Bernard Parks and Hardy Bourgeois. A nine day Kentucky visit preceded the birthday and a family reunion drew 80 relatives, with six children named including Robert Donald Bernard Willie and Hubert.
The Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship of First Methodist Church plans weekly activities for tenth to twelfth graders. A recent bowling party drew about 35 attendees and two Beehives were held after services. Adults provide transportation and refreshments. a second bowling party is set for Friday. Youth Activities Week is planned for August. Sponsors are Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Ragan with assistance from Mr. and Mrs. Pat Beard.
St John s Episcopal Church ends a two week vacation church school at noon Friday. A parish supper follows at 6:00 PM with an arts and crafts display and student awards presented by Rev Grant Herbst. Regular church school meets Sunday at 10:00 AM and worship with Holy Communion at 11:00 AM.
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