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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1954
Page
4
A three judge federal court blocked Oklahoma’s optometrist control bill ruling its sales and advertising limits illegal. The injunction targets prohibitions on optical goods ads and store space for opticians. The piece argues advertising bans stifle competition and ethics claims are misused to curb free enterprise.
The Austin Texas American notes use of false ethical arguments to justify attempts to drive competitors out of business, framing the issue as a tactic in professional and commercial rivalry.
The Texas Nu Upsilon Chapter met at Miss Mildred Schuler's home with plans for a tea for new pledges at Mrs. Joyce Birdwell's home on Monday night March 15. Hostess Mrs. Exa Farmer and Mrs. Rebecca Hobbs, secretary, hosted a surprise layette shower with gifts.
The Cook's Bluff Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Jack Dean's home Friday March 5 at 1 00 p m with nine members and one visitor Mrs Bill Metcalf present A program on cleaning and blocking old hats was given by Mrs Dean and Mrs Bessie Winger An all day meeting will be held at Mrs Greene's home on March 19
Mrs. Jane Keith Collier, long time Silsbee resident, married Haskell Long Porter last Thursday in Beaumont at the bride’s home. Rev. W. W. Jones of the First Christian Church presided. The couple left for New Orleans on their wedding trip and will reside in Beaumont upon return.
A delegation of about four ministers led by H. V. Madeley will drive to Baton Rouge for a three day Jehovah's Witnesses assembly. More than 900 ministers from Louisiana and Texas will attend at Istrouma Junior High School, 2600 Erie Street, with D. E. Stull delivering the public lecture Is Civilization's End Near? at 3 p.m. The event is part of a United States wide second series of assemblies following the world convention last July in New York.
The Mildred Wilcox Circle of Woodrow Baptist Church gathered at Mrs. Andrew Hicks Sr. Monday night with seven members. Mrs. George Watts led prayer, Mrs. M G Van Winkle called to order, and Miss Louis Miller read prior minutes. The study covered In Evangeline's Country Chapter Two. Refreshments followed with punch cookies hi he crackers cheese spread marshmallows.
The Good Shepherd Baptist Church circles met in private homes this week with seven and eight members respectively plus one visitor. Meetings opened with prayers led by different members, small business sessions followed, then readings from Evangeline's Country and In Evangeline's Country read aloud by circle members.
Circle Two of the First Christian Church met Wednesday at 2 30 in the home of Mrs. E W Chinn with seven members and two children present. The devotional was given by Mrs Joe Goodwin followed by cake and coffee served by the hostess.
The C W F Circle 1 of the First Christian church gathered Wednesday at 7:30 in Mrs Barbara Bunjes home with five members present Mrs Oliver Heffner led the devotional readings Refreshments of cake and coffee were served by Mrs Bunjes
The Village Creek Home Demonstration Club met March 4 in Mrs. Andersons home with 13 members and five visitors. The program on hat re styling was led by Mrs. Gentry and Mrs. Arnold. The next meeting is planned for March 18 at Mrs. Gentrys home.
Report notes oceans cover more than half of Earth surface with vast water bodies outlining the global proportion between sea areas and continents. It discusses the dominance of oceans in size and distribution shaping climate and geography.
Silsbee Tigers baseball, 3-0 in warm ups, host Beaumonts South Park Friday at 3 15. Coach Billy Dinkle praises local fans turnout and notes strong hitting and pitching. The squad beat Chester 10-4 and St Anthony 10-3 and 17-2, with George Thompson recently sidelined and Lynwood Jones returning to mound duties.
A singing school will begin at the Wiley Mae Pentecostal Church on April 6 for two weeks with sessions Monday through Friday each week. O C Thompson of Lake Charles, a noted singing school teacher, will conduct the classes. Rev W A Rashall, pastor, invites the public to attend.
The American Legion and the auxiliary schedule a members and families party for Friday March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the American Republics grounds or Legion hall if rain. Reservations via Mrs Reynolds Inman and Bryant. The second district convention will be in Lafkin April 3 and 4 at the Angelina Hotel. Auxiliary meeting set March 15 at Mrs Embry’s home.
Marilyn Brim daughter of E. O. Brim and Bobbie Gene Cryer son of E. J. Cryer were married at the groom’s parents home on February 27. Rev. Gilbert Harding of Buna Baptist Church officiated. The couple will reside in Silsbee where Cryer works as a carpenter and Brim is employed by Morgan and Lindsey Inc.
A birthday party honoring Miss June Caraway on her 12th birthday was hosted by her mother Mrs. O. B. Caraway at their home on March 8 at 7:00 p.m. Ice cream and cake were served to 39 guests.
The Pythian Sisters sponsor a box supper at 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion hall. The public is invited and asked to bring a box for the meal.
Brenda Ann Maywald daughter of Mr and Mrs B J Maywald was honored with a party Saturday afternoon at 2 00 o clock. About 20 guests attended and refreshments of cake and punch were served.
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