Silsbee Bee Press Notice and Masthead
The Silsbee Bee Press operates under a second class mailing permit dated April 10, 1919. Published weekly on Thursdays at 410 Highway 96 Silsbee Texas with subscriptions $3.50 yearly in Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties and $4.00 elsewhere. Editorial staff includes David Read R L Read Jerry Zuber Leona Whitman MEC Harold Leigh Ruth Stirl Tommy Read James Johnson Charles Greer with printing department roles listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
Mecharold Leigh
Ruth Stirl
Tommy Read
James Johnson
CHARLES _ GREER
Letters to the Editor Chief Busby on Fire Service
Chief John Busby writes that Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department supports fire protection for homeowners outside the city limits and invites outside residents to visit the department. They reject using county streets as barter for outside fire protection and note appreciation from Mayor H. M. Jones after a city meeting.
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John Busby
David
Bob
Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Department
H. M Jones
Silsbee
Naval Cadet Visits West Point in Four Day Exchange
Local cadet Merle R. Williams Jr. from Phoenix joins four day tour at United States Military Academy West Point New York. Midshipmen Robert J. McNeal John B Phillips and Wayne H. Francis accompany him as part of the class of 1962 exchange. Francis is son of Clifton N. Francis and Mrs. Francis of Silsbee.
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United States Military Academy
Merle R. Williams Jr
Phoenix
Ariz
Cullum Hall
Robert J. McNeal
John B Phillips
Wayne H. Francis
Silsbee
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
Mem
Bers
Armed Forces
Francis
Clifton N. Francis
Mayor lauds volunteer fire department cooperation
The speaker praises the city and Volunteer Fire Department for teamwork during his mayoral tenure. He recalls his own early years as a member and acknowledges the department’s growth, noting contributions from all firefighters. Chief John Busby Silebee of the Volunteer Fire Department receives thanks and a light as a token of appreciation.
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Fire Department
John Busby Silebee
Cub Scout Pack 88 Den 4 Tour Santa Fe Roundhouse
Den 4 of Cub Scout Pack 88 met March 15 with den mother Mrs I T Odom leading a tour of the Santa Fe Roundhouse. Ice cream and cold drinks were served after the tour. Teddy Calhoun, scribe.
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Den 4
Cub Scout Pack
I. T. Odom
Santa Fe Roundhouse
Teddy Calhoun
Scribe
Watts Seeks Chance Loeb School Trustee Seat
Jack R Watts announces candidacy for Trustee of the Chance Loeb Independent School District. He cites personal interest and community urging, pledges to improve education, moral climate, and harmony with like minded leaders. Watts notes three children attend the district and includes a political advertisement credit.
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Jack R. Watts
Chance -Loeb Independent School District
Watts
Chance-Loeb
Nnone
Pol Adv
Jack Ro Watts
Rosemary Olivarri and Bobby Taylor to Marry June 17
Engagement announced by Rosemary Olivarri’s parents of San Antonio to Bobby L Taylor of Silsbee Texas. Rosemary Ursuline Academy graduate with high honors and varied leadership roles. Bobby Taylor a Lamar Tech graduate and IRS employee. Wedding planned June 17 at St Mary’s Catholic Church in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward G. Olivarri Jr
San Antonio
Rosemary Michelle
Bobby L. Taylor
Beaumont
Taylor
Silsbee
Ursuline Academy
Spanish Club
Sodality of Our Lady
Press Club
Starlette
Ursuline
National Federation of Music Clubs
Ben Shaw
St. Mary’s School of Nursing
Galveston
the Baptist Memorial Hospital
Speech Club To Meet At First Presbyterian Church
The Silsbee Speech club will meet tonight at 8 p.m. in the annex of the First Presbyterian Church. President Jim Heddleston invites new members.
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Silsbee Speech Club
First Presbyterian Church
Jim Heddleston
Negro Garden Club Installs Officers
The Waldo Matthews High School home and family life department held a garden club meeting on March 15 where officers were installed: Creola Stringer president Verneda Ewing vice president Carol Cleaver secretary Thomas Matthews assistant secretary Mary L Holden treasurer. Elton Irvin installed officers.
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Waldo Mathews High School
Creola Stringer
Verneda Ewing
Carol Cleaver
Thomas Matthews
Mary L. Holden
PTA
Elton Irvin
Barbara Gilmore
Friendship Club
Tenth Street
Negro Civic Club Holds Meeting Monday
The Exquised Club met at Mrs Ruby King’s home Monday with 13 members and 1 guest, Mrs Rosa Knighton, present. Mrs James Singleton presided. Camp Fire Girls led by Mrs Robert Vanner presented a program for the 61st anniversary titled Forward with our founders learning by doing. The Flaming Star girls club plans a weiner roast Saturday at Mrs Ed Follie’s home to benefit the playground fund. The next meeting is set for April 3 at 7 pm at Mrs A L Sharp’s home.
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Exquised Club
Ruby King
Rosa Knighton
James Singleton
Camp Fire Girls
Robert Vanner
Flaming Star
Weiner
Ed Follie
A. L. Sharp
School Menus for Silsbee Public Schools Week
March 27 to 30 menus list Monday baked ham Spanish rice green lima beans banana pudding bread milk Tuesday hot dogs with chili carrot celery sticks cake squares peaches bread milk Wednesday cold cuts potato salad baked beans fruit jello bread milk Thursday spaghetti vegetable salad apple sauce cake hot rolls milk
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Silsbee
Roger Ratliff Named Distinguished Student at Texas A&M
Roger Ratliff of 118 Cravens Drive Silsbee has been designated a Distinguished Student at Texas A&M College for the fall semester 1960. To qualify a student must complete at least 15 semester hours with no grade below C and an grade point ratio of at least 2.25.
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Roger Ratliff
Cravens Dr
Silsbee
Texas A&m College
Seaman Apshire Serves Aboard Navy Cruiser
Lonnie E. Apshire seaman apprentice in the US Navy, son of J. H. Apshire of Silsbee Texas, serves aboard heavy cruiser USS Newport News. The ship participates in an annual Caribbean training exercise and is slated to visit Puerto Rico and Jamaica during the drills.
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Lonnie E. Apshire
USN
J. H. Apshire
E. Avenue
J. Silsbee
Newport News
Caribbean
Puerto Rico
Jamaica
20th Century Club Hears Program on American Folklore
The Twentieth Century Club met March 15 at Mrs. A. Jones home with Mrs. W. H. Holland as cohostess. Twenty two members and one guest Mrs. George Tennison attended. Mrs. E. M. Prewit and Mrs. M. A. Cravens presented a program on American Folklore with several members assisting. The business meeting followed at Mrs. Frank Grote home.
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Twentieth Century Club
A. Jones
W. H.holland
George Tennison
E. M. Prewit
M. A. Cravens
J. K. Bower
Oscar Baker
Robert Neyland
David Read
Frank Grote
Silsbee Garden Club Clinic Planned For Tuesday
Silsbee Garden Club meets at 2 30 p m Tuesday in Mrs H C Hopkins residence with Mrs L H Wade as co hostesses. Mrs Paul Georgas flower show chair has assigned each member an arrangement for the clinic. Arrangements due by 11 30 a m Tuesday at Mrs Hopkins. Mrs E B Brown president said. Mrs R L Paret program chair arranges for an accredited flower show judge to comment on the arrangements.
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Silsbee Garden Club
H. C. Hopkins
L. H. Wade
Paul Georgas
Hopkins
E. B. Brown
R. L. Paret
Airborne Trooper Finishes Jump School
Army Pvt. Raymond E. De Spain, wife Dorothy of Route 1 Silsbee, earned parachutist wings after finishing four weeks of ground and aerial training at Fort Bragg. He completed five parachute jumps and graduated the 82nd Airborne Division Jump School on March 10.
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Army
Raymond E. DeSpain
Dorothy
Route 1
Silsbee
82Nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg
N. C
DeSpain
First Baptist Circle Meets at Mrs. Stella Cook Home
The Leslie Watson Circle of First Baptist held Friday night with 12 members. Mrs. Lucy Palmer led a revival prayer for the week at the church, as Mrs. Elizabeth Hardy read minutes and Mrs. L. H. Wade chaired the business session. Mrs. Grace Daniel taught the Bible lesson at Mrs. Earline DeHart’s home.
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Leslie Watson
First Baptist Church
Stella Cook
Lucy Palmer
Elizabeth Hardy
L. H. Wade
Grace Daniel
Earline Dehart
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
Mr and Mrs C Z Pope and C Z Jr express gratitude for cards flowers visits prayers during illness and hospital stay. They note appreciation helped recovery at home and wish blessings on supporters.
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C. Z. Pope
C. Z. Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. L. Read
Jerry Zuber
Leona Whitman
Nical Department
Linotype
Silsbee, Texas
Paul Johnson
Frank L. McClanahan
Frank McClanahan
Frank
McClanahan
ISH
Vor
By FL. McClanakhan
Rosemary Olivarri
Bobby Taylor
Speech Club
Negro Garden Club
Negro Civic Club
U.S
Earl Wills
Lonnie Apshire
20Th Century Club
First Baptist Circle
H & H Dry Goods
H &H Dry Goods
Sulshee
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