Docket Setting for 88th District Court April Term
The April term lists first week proceedings from April 5 to 10 with trials set for 9 a.m. including numerous civil cases such as E. C. Smith vs Cooper McKee and partners against Cities Service Oil, Lacy Company disputes, and multiple filings. The second week opens April 12 with cases left open for reset, followed by third week criminal felonies set for trial April 20 including Texas vs Oscar Garcia and others for theft, assault, forgery, and DW I offenses. A capital criminal case begins Tuesday April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Smith
Cooper McKee
State of Texas
Oscar Garcia
Ellis Weaver
Leon Skinner
James Tarance Rawls
Jessie Harvill
O. H. Bussey
D.W.I
Rushing Hare
Earl Dean Price
Foy Leatherman
J. C. Grigsby
B. J. Harrison
J. R. Jordan
Charlie Pharris
A. G. Freeman
Ray Wood
Pythian Sisters Hold Initiation Ceremonies
The Pythian sisters held initiation ceremonies at the Legion hall on Monday March 15 assisted by the Port Arthur Drill staff. Twenty seven Port Arthur sisters attended with special guests Sister Ava Holland Rani and Sister Josie Bertrand who made her official visit to the Temple. Gifts were presented and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Port Arthur
Ava Holland Rani
Nomads of
Aurudaka Dahna Santha No
Josie Bertrand
State of Texas vs Leon Sims Murder Case Heading
The entry lists case details for State of Texas versus Leon Sims with Judge H A Coe presiding. Participants include court reporter Mrs Ann Smith district attorney Grover C Lowe sheriff W Whitaker district clerk W L Selman and other court officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Leon Sims
Hon
H. A. Coe
Mrs. Ann Smith
Grover C. Lowe
W. Whitaker
W. L. Selman
First Baptist Circles Meet at Sparks Home
The Gertrude Thorp circle of the First Baptist Church met Thursday morning at Mrs. M. M. Sparks home with eight members. Mrs. Sparks guided the session, Miss Freddie Lou Sparks read the minutes, and Mrs. L. P. Skinner spoke on David from Young People of Destiny. The meeting closed with prayer and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Thorp
First Baptist Church
Thursda
M. M. Sparks
Sparks
Reed
Freddie Lou Sparks
David
L. P. Skinner
O. TY. Metal
Gene McNeely Circle meets at Arrington home
The Gene McNeely Circle of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Arrington's home at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday with six members present. Mrs. Leona Whitman led the program with assistance from Mrs. O T Huff. Refreshments of hot chocolate and coffee were served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene McNeely
The
First Baptist Church
Arrington
Leona Whitman
O. T. Huff
Baptists Schedule Sunday School Convention in Abilene
Texas Baptists gather in Abilene March 22 24 for the twenty fifth Sunday School Convention with Dr Allin Leavell Dr James Sullivan Dr Kerr Keegan Dr W A Criswell Dr Forrest C Feezer and Dr Elwin L Skiles among speakers. About 5000 attendees expected in the First Baptist Church auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Abilene
Andrew Q. Allen
Dallas
Baptist General Convention of Texas
First Baptist Church
Allin Leavell
Virginia
Charlottesville
James L. Sullivan
Southern Baptist Sunday School Board
Nashville, Tenn
Kearnie Keegan
Southwide
Nashville
W. A. Criswell
Forrest C. Feezer
BGCT
Elwin L. Skiles
R. Hooper Dilday
Felix Adler and the Society of Ethical Culture Founder
Felix Adler founded the Society of Ethical Culture, establishing a movement focused on social ethics and reform. The organization promoted moral philosophy, public responsibility, and community service through its early initiatives and lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Adler
The
Society of Ethical Culture
Band To Name Royalty At Program Tonight
The Silsbee band names its king and queen in a secret ballet tonight at 8 in the high school cafeteria. Duchesses and escorts include Barbara McKnight, Billy Moore, Wanda Hawthorne, and Paul Vanderburg. Sophomores, juniors, and freshmen list their court members as shown, with Ivan Theus hosting and Sour Lake Orchestra providing dancing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
New Orleans
Barbara McKnight
Billy Moore
Wanda Hawthorne
Paul Vanderburg
Ann Horka
Dickie Collier
Betty Jowledge
Tommy Barland
Suzanne Collier
Jerry Esmond
Mary Ann Soileau
Gene Paramore
Gwen Hollyfield
Tommy Harvey
Beverly Rose
Duane Beck
Ivan Theus
Sour Lake Orchestra
Lamar College
Green Miller
Joe Rodriguez
Frank Short
Frank Suitt
Dwight Short
Pat White
C. W. Lawrence
Harry Hough
Alvin Strother
Marvin Brown
Howard Perkins
Mignon Winger
Mrs. C. J. Thorn Heads Azalea Garden Club
The Azalea Garden Club sponsored by the Silsbee Garden Club organized in Mrs. C. J. Thorn's home on March 3 with officers elected led by President Mrs. C. J. Thorn and a charter open for March 24 entrants. Members set meetings for the second and fourth Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. The next gathering at Mrs. G. J. Woods will install officers. Several members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azalea Garden Club
Silsbee Garden Club
C. J. Thorn
R. T. Walker
J. J. Taylor
Earlene Dehart
W. F. Caskey
W. H. Nixon
G. J. Woods
Book Review Highlights Lady of Arlington at Silsbee Club
Mrs Larkin Skinner presented a review of Lady of Arlington by Harnett Kane at the Silsbee Twentieth Century Club meeting hosted by Mrs H C Hopkins. Mrs John K Bower cohosted and Mrs W H Holland offered author observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harnett Kane
Larkin Skinner
Silsbee Twentieth Century Club
H. C. Hopkins
John K. Bower
W.H. Holland
Holland
R. L. Read
A. Jones
Skinner
W. C. Britton
E. M. Prewitt
C. W. McGinty
Jones
O. H. Bertram
Advertisement for bids on church building sale
Bids due April 1 1954 at 930 North Fifth Street for a 28 by 74 foot building owned by the First Pentecostal Church. Bidders must remove the structure within 60 days. The church reserves the right to reject all bids. 1-31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fifth Street
W. H. Dunn
First Pentecostal Church
City Hotel in Silsbee Receives Major Remodeling
City Hotel, a longtime Silsbee landmark with 21 bedrooms and a five room apartment, is undergoing extensive remodeling. Exterior updates include diamond blue siding and new sidewalks, while interiors are being redecorated. A trailer park at the rear will be called City Hotel Trailer Park with Lawrence Guterson and Company of Beaumont as contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hotel
Silsbee
W. H. Nixon
Lawrence Guterson and Company of
Beaumont
Woodrow Circle meets at Woodrow Baptist Church home
The Lottie Moon Circle of Woodrow Baptist Church met Tuesday at 2 00 P M in Mrs Bob Glenns home. Opening prayer was led by Mrs Willie Mae Brim. Mrs Troy Greenwood gave the devotional and Mrs J E Langston led the business session and stewardship program in the absence of Mrs Otis Brim. One visitor attended along with 11 members and seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Moon
Woodrow Baptist Church
Bob Glenn
Willie Mae Brim
Troy Greenwood
J. E. Langston
Otis Brim
Beaumont African Violet Show Slated
The third annual Beaumont African Violet Show will run March 27 and 28 at Himmel Motor Company 681 North Pearl Street Beaumont. Theme Violet Gems of Texas. Public invited. For information or exhibits contact show chair Mrs. O D Smith 2315 Alden Orange Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Himmel Motor Company
North
Pearl Street
Violet Gems of Texas
O. D. Smith
Alden
Orange
Texas
Bid notice for two heavy duty power lawn mowers
Sealed bids due by 12:00 noon April 1 in the office of Superintendent Don L. Hough for the sale of two heavy duty power lawn mowers. Machines available for inspection at Silsbee High School. Silsbee Independent School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids. DON L. HOUGH Supt of Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don L. Hough
Silsbee High School
Silsbee Independent School District
Bridge Club Meets For Thursday Luncheon
The Thursday night bridge club met at the home of Mrs. Lester Landgraf last week. A delicious luncheon was served. High score went to Mrs. Pete Farmer, second high to Mrs. Clifton Cara, with guest player Mrs. Jerald D. Donalson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Landgraf
Pete Farmer
Clifton Caraway
Jerald D. Donalson
For Sale 1953 Ford Custom Club Coupe
A 1953 Ford custom club coupe with eight cylinder engine, overdrive, radio and heater listed for sale. Priced at 1695 dollars, claimed to be in perfect condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
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Sillbee Bee
Bob
88Th District Court
W. B. Cariker
Cities Service Oil Company
Susie Sherman
Feme
L. H. Lacy Company
Wayne Moye
T. G. Morgan
Herman Cornell
Charles McCartney
Nathan Carruthers
R. E. Booth
Pauline R. Cuthbertson
P. C. Middlebrook
W. C. Wells, Sr
Jim Sheffield
Virginia Dunaway
Et al
Robertson Transports, Inc
Spurgen Peck
W. W. Coch
Ran Security Realty and Dev. Co
Stanley Hollyfield
A. A. Adams
South
Western Settlement and Dev. Corp. J. R. Poland
Lula
H. Higgins
E. H. Hinson
Texas Employers Insurance Association
Henry Thomas
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
George W. Wright
S. T. Wal
Ker
M. H. Kelley
Traders and
General Insurance Company
Ecuador
United Nations
Guayaquil
International Bank For Reconstruction and Development
Quevedo
ROYAL
Royal Typewriter Company, Inc
Royal Portable
First Baptist Circles
Baptists
C. J. Thorn Heads
Taylor
Dehart
Walker
C. A. Jones
Nixon
Caskey
B. L. Moreland
Ted Chance
Twentieth Century Club
A. & M. Cafe
Fred
Woodrow
Bridge Club
Menthol
Menne
Mennen
J. P. Skinner
Rexall
Spurger
M. L. Royals RT. 1
ONE Hundred
London
PEEDY
Silsbee Auto
Willys
Silsbee Auto CO
Ford Tudor
W. L. McDaniel
Silsbee Auto Company
Beaumont Highway
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