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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1962
Page
4
Local clubs share meeting details with Mrs. Woods hosting a Tuesday session at 10 a.m. A council meeting in Kountze drew Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Wood. Obituary notes extend sympathy to the Meadows family for Anna Davis. Public notices include filings for justice of the Peace and school trustee elections.
Fourth grade students of Chance Loeb school will present a hillbilly show Friday at 7 30 p m in the auditorium. Proceeds go toward a field trip to Houston and Galveston for the students.
Camp Fire group Wa Han Ka met Thursday at Mrs. R. H. Rodgers home with eight members and Mrs. C. G. Kirkendall as assistant leader. They had a ceremonial and each girl received honor beads. Mothers of the girls attended and were honored with a tea. The girls prepared and served refreshments. Ann Kirkendall, scribe.
Local families report visits and hospital stays across Votaw Beaumont Silsbee Evadale Tomball and Huntsville. People include Collins Rhodes Whitmire Knight Love and Jenkins relatives with church events and a March gospel singing at Pentecostal church. A birth and a hospital trip highlight the week.
Official weather record by Miss Violet Kirkpatrick shows river height readings at 7:45 am and 5:00 pm for February 20 to 27, with values ranging from 9.06 to 11.66 feet and a subsequent rainfall tally for February 20 to 25 totaling 0.34 inches.
Elders Stanley L. Merrill and Robert A. McBride arrive in Silsbee for missionary work with the Beaumont District serving 10 East Texas missionaries. A new congregation north of town meets at 10:30 and 7 p.m. Sundays, with the Beaumont Stake Quarterly Conference set for weekend services featuring Bishop Robert L. Simpson.
The Edgar Brown place on Evadale highway was burgled Sunday night. Deputy Ira Moore and Deputy Coleman responded within minutes, bloodhounds were used, and by Monday morning deputies arrested a 20-year-old suspect from Beaufort, who had fled toward Leon Brown’s home. The Browns praised local officers for rapid action.
The Twentieth Century Club met February 21 at Mrs. D. D. McGowan’s home with co-hostess Mrs. H. C. Hopkins. The topic was The Islands of the Caribbean with talks on History and Geography and on Economics, Culture and Government. Twenty-two members attended and guest Mrs. Wyley LaStrapes of New Orleans joined. The next meeting is planned March 21 at Mrs. E. M. Prewitt’s home with co-hostess Mrs. Warren Bower.
The church offers Young Christians Bible Teachings by Rev. Wilton McGowin each Sunday at 6 45 pm for new members. Kathaleen Jones WMA met with seven members as Mrs Cecil Lindsey hosted. Pickett Sims led the stewardship program on Tuesday at Mrs James Parker home. Raymond Smallwood leads Bible Study. Brotherhood meets tonight at 7 30 with Banks Cook presiding. Youth Back to Christ gathers Saturday at 7 30 at Beauxart Gardens Baptist in Nederland.
Den 10 of Cub Scout Pack 88 met February 21 at Mrs. Wade Parker’s home with nine cubs. They crafted chains for the blue gold banquet tables and played basketball. Aubrey Ferguson served refreshments. Hank Mitchell was scribe.
Texas records show infectious syphilis cases rose 28 percent last year, far below the 93 percent gain in 1960. Health officials credit a 1960 intensified control program stressing rapid contact tracing, physician cooperation, and evaluation of interview methods to curb new infections.
Tax Assessor Willie Bean says Hardin County will have more than 6000 qualified voters this year. The 6003 total includes paid poll taxes and 21 year exemptions. Silsbee leads with 2285 voters, followed by Kountze 1165 and Chance-Loeb 815.
J B Phillips of the Game and Fish Commission warns against taking young wildlife as pets. He notes straying young animals and rabies risk from skunks, advising against confinement and urging owners to control dogs to protect wildlife and public safety.
The Evadale school PTA held its annual talent benefit show Friday night in the school auditorium with participants from Silsbee Buna and Evadale. Mrs. L P Bundy chaired arrangements. PTA president is Mrs. Bob Sissell. Proceeds go toward the tennis court project.
Evadale Cub Scouts Pack 89 met Thursday night in the school with cubmaster Frank Gray presiding. Dens participated and awards were given to Norris Ivy Noel Rainey Ricky Gray bobcat awards Glynn Sissell Jack Ivy Buddy Watson wolf arrow points David Harris wolf Glynn Sissell bear badge Larry Goats lion badge. den mothers served refreshments.
Camp Fire girls plus three adults traveled to Camp Waluta for an overnight outing. Thirteen girls took part as they held outdoor gypsy ceremonials and awarded beads. The group also hiked and searched for nature treasures Friday morning.
The Ladies Bridge Club will meet Tuesday at 9 30 a m at Silsbee Country Club for a covered dish luncheon at noon. Officers for the new club year will be elected with Mrs O C Seely in charge of arrangements.
The Camp Fire Leaders Association will meet Wednesday afternoon at 1 15 in Cravens Hall of the First Methodist Church. Mrs N P McCarney will preside and lead the discussion on upcoming activities and club projects.
Eighteen members associate members and guests from the Bethany Sunday School class of First Baptist met at the church Tuesday night then went to Little Mexico in Beaumont for a social and dinner party. Mrs Mary McDaniel is teacher of the class.
Phyllis Michelle Ryan was honored on her first birthday Saturday at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Cecil Skinner. Ice cream and cake were served to 19 guests attending.
On February 21 the Blue Bird Group Twinkle Blue Birds met to make place cards and write invitations for the banquet with Martha Ann Huff serving as scribe.
The Singing Blue Birds met February 21 at Mrs. J R Sims Jr. home to tour KKAS radio station. Eight members and one guest Delores Smallwood attended with Sandra Richardson serving refreshments and Nanell Hancock acting as scribe.
The Rho Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Guy Ferrell's home with 17 members present. Reports were given as committees planned a rummage sale for Saturday at City Park and a March 19 covered dish luncheon at the high school cafeteria. Mrs. Sid Miller was elected alternate library board delegate, and the Jolly Blue Birds presented a program. Programs were organized by Mrs. W L Weiss and Mrs. Richard Jones on March 12 at Mrs. Jones's home.
The family of Donald Parks expresses sincere thanks for sympathy and kindness shown after his death. Special appreciation goes to Rev. R. L. Bateman of Woodrow Baptist Church and the congregation and Eastern Star for their acts of kindness.
A nationwide spotlight highlights Texas as a premier vacation destination with diverse scenery, warm hospitality, and ample outdoor and cultural experiences attracting visitors from across the country. The feature notes Texas’ wide appeal for families couples and solo travelers seeking sunshine and Texan charm.
Funeral services for 84 year old Mrs Dora Choate of Silsbee were held at 10 a m yesterday at the Church of Christ with J F Pourner and R E Rhodes officiating. She died Monday in Hardin Memorial Hospital Kountze after living near Silsbee on Evadale highway since 1934 and earlier around Center. Survived by son Ernest Choate two daughters Mrs Dewey Wilson and Mrs R E Chandler 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
A Tasting Tea sponsored by the Silsbee Woman's Club will be held this afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Mrs. B. A. McMahon is general chairman with Mrs. Wade Parker and Mrs. R. R. Birdwell assisting. Five food categories will be featured and recipes may be purchased. Mrs. B. L. Moreland is president of the club with Mrs. L. E. Martin as incoming president.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and loss of Malcolm E. McGown. Malcom E. McGown
The Rho Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sponsors a rummage sale in City Park on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds support sorority activities and community projects.
J. B. Phillips of the Game and Fish commission reminds both resident and non resident anglers that a fishing license is required in most cases. The Texas license costs 2.15 dollars and applies to fresh and salt water fishing except in county limits with simple gear. Commercial bay bait shrimp boat licenses expire March 1 and must be replaced by a new license costing 30 dollars valid for one year.
Waldo Mathews track team organized with Steve Deyo elected captain. Schedule includes Port Arthur relays on March 10 and a series of meets through May 5 with District 7 AA and the State meet at Prairie View A&M College.
The Dandy Blue Birds met Wednesday February 21 at the home of leader Mrs Helen Hoover with 11 members present. They discussed the banquet and Ellen Johnson served refreshments. Georgia Knupple reporter.
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