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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1962
Page
6
Selective Service Board No. 86 in Liberty requests the address of the registrant in its area. The missive indicates the need for regional contact details to proceed with draft procedures and notices.
The Silsbee Bee prints a plea from Local Board No. 86 asking readers to locate a registrant. It notes the June SSN and a mailing address of Box 489 Silsbee Texas and asks newspapers to publish the name to aid in locating him and stopping mail returns.
Waldo Mathews High School coach Wesley Shaw announced six boys have lettered in track and field. Three lettermen Lamar White Jewel Stevenson and Steve Dexo have advanced to the state meet at Prairie View A&M this Saturday. Other lettermen are Willie Hasley Iva Jones and Wesley Thomas. Get the election results at the Bee election night party.
An op ed contrasts the Medical Assistance for the Aged program with the Kennedy era health plan. It notes that MAA is limited, uneven, and costly, covering only a fraction of needed care. It argues the King Anderson proposal within Social Security would provide broad, self financed coverage for those over 65 at about $1 monthly, and urges readers to contact their congressmen.
Miss Sue Harper of Beaumont wed William Jack Redmond of San Antonio at First Baptist Church Beaumont. Rev Oliver Beall officiated. The bride wore organza with veil. portraits featured pink bridesmaid dress. A reception followed. couple to reside in San Antonio with Redmond employed by Southwestern Bell.
Royal Cloverleaf Club members Mrs. Mattie Lee Mrs. Brooksey Matthews and Mrs. Doris Perkins joined their president Mrs. Mattie Barlow in Orange for the Federated Clubs of Mary Alpha District gathering at Salem Methodist Church. The next Cloverleaf meeting will be Wednesday at Mrs. Barlow’s home.
Marion Walton will present her piano pupils in a 7:30 recital at Silsbee High School auditorium. Participants span first through seventh grades, with Mr Walton performing and the first annual guest artist to be introduced. Mrs George D Tennison will be guest artist this year, the host states. Public invited.
The Buna Lions Club hosts the Fourth Annual Trail Ride with registration at 1 00 p m May 7 at Mixson Ranch Trail Ride Camp grounds. Trail boss James Ray Walters leads a two day trek to Jasper with camp at Temple Springs Rock school and a Jasper Lions Club Parade and rodeo Grand Entry. Proceeds benefit charity.
Election results will be posted at the Bee election night party. Officials and reporters plan to announce results as ballots are tallied, with updates to follow on the Bee's pages.
Barney A. McMahon was reported to be doing well this week after surgery at St Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston. The operation included an arterial graft in both legs. McMahon, of Oglesbee Road, Silsbee, is in charge of wood procurement for East Texas Pulp and Paper Company.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the First Pentecostal Church will operate a concession stand at the Junior High School on election day. Drinks sandwiches barbe cue and doughnuts will be offered for sale with proceeds to support the building fund.
All Pony League parents are asked to attend a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Apache Core and Container Co. under D. R. Stuart for the final gathering before the season. The opening game is scheduled for May 26 at 7 p.m. at the high school ball park as officials and players urge strong turnout.
The WMC of the First Assembly of God Church sponsors a rummage sale in Santa Fe Park starting at 8 a.m. People with items to donate can call EV 5-3329 for pickup. Proceeds support church and missionary projects.
The Silsbee Little League auxiliary sponsors a barbecue Saturday night from 5 to 7 in the Silsbee High School cafeteria. Tickets are sold by W. R. Hulin Grady Tarver and others. Opening day for the ball season is May 12. Mrs D R Dohmann is auxiliary president and says only two fund raising projects are planned this year with the barbecue first.
The Full Gospel Men Fellowship hosts a Monday evening meeting at 7 30 pm in the Blue Bonnet Cafe clubroom. Beaumont architect Bill Dickson will speak. Dinner tickets are available from Sammie Wilson or W C Seaman.
A quick drying method for cold wet boot interiors suggests inserting a light bulb with a protective wire screen to dry them safely. It notes the firefly produces one of the coolest known forms of light as a contrast.
A Boy Scout Round Table for the new Hardin District will meet Thursday at 7:30 pm in Cravens Hall at First Methodist Church. J. D. Cones leads the Cub Scout session for den mothers and parents from Ghanneslee Kountze Sour Lake Silsbee Evadale and Buna, while Allen Freeman directs the Boy Scout segment for scoutmasters and councilmen.
The Gulf of Mexico coastline along Texas draws visitors with year round recreation and strong growth in residents and development. Padre Island, a 190 mile undeveloped coastal gem, stands as a premier attraction amid booming tourism.
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