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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1964
Page
8
Mrs. Dixie Donelson's advanced biology class is conducting an embryology experiment with chicken eggs. Thirty-six eggs are kept in a cardboard incubator and turned daily. Embryos are observed, cleaned in salt water, then preserved in formaldehyde. About 21 days to hatch, with potential baby chicks if successful.
A Silsbee High School senior class prepares to graduate, with the diploma symbolizing more than completion. For most, it marks entry to higher education and a transition to mature responsibility, a threshold that signals no turning back.
A compact classified pitch urges readers to pick up their phone and place a want ad to sell items quickly. The spots emphasize immediate action and the easy number EV 5 3731 for fast results.
A May 7 1964 letter from Silsbee Texas student leader Jesse Hawthorne to fellow students urges greater school participation. He thanks voters for their confidence and pledges to fulfill responsibilities while inviting suggestions. Emerson quote encourages aiming high and teamwork for the benefit of the school.
The list outlines school events from May 9 to May 28 including Prom Senior exams and finals Student Council picnic play awards day graduation and work days. Events cover Satsuma school with dates May 9 12 14 15 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28.
The Key Club boys lost both games to the male faculty in the annual faculty volleyball match last Friday, a contest the Key Club has never won. The faculty team included Tony Rothrock and Joe Hignett, while Key Club members featured Carl Adams and Cecil Arnold.
Car buyers can cut overall car costs by shopping for financing and insurance before signing. Dealers, banks, credit unions and insurance agents all offer options, with significant savings possible. Follow a dealer price search, compare trade‑in value, then shop for money to pin down the exact financing cost.
The Latin Club met on April 28 to elect officers for the coming year. Patricia Cook was chosen president, Robert Greene vice president, Joy Hopkins secretary, and J Q Vanderburg treasurer. Mrs Evelyn Allen will sponsor and appoint a club reporter and parliamentarian next year.
Roger Baten earned the John Phillip Sousa Award at the Tiger Band spring concert and his name will be engraved on a band hall plaque. Mr. Crawford presented the award as the band marched in the Jasper Rodeo Parade and will perform at the Sabine Area Transportation Parade in Beaumont on May 9 at 10 am.
Silsbee Public Library hosts the Silsbee Teen Age Library Association officers installation at its last meeting on May 12. Librarian Mrs Horka will install. Elected officers are Patricia Riley president Catherine Riley vice president Dorothy Harvill secretary Paul Freeman treasurer Barbara Barthel. Sponsors are Mrs E M Prewitt and Miss Mary Snyder.
The Golden Age records a card of thanks from Citizens to the pastor and membership of New Bethel Baptist Church for a lovely banquet in their honor on April 16 1964. The note expresses deep appreciation and God’s blessings to all involved.
The John Reeves family expresses deep gratitude for the flowers food and many kindnesses shown at the death of their loved one Alfred Y Ball Mrs A Y Ball and family thank well wishers for support during this time
Cecil Arnold president of the Silsbee FFA Chapter Billy Winger reporter and Mr. Miller advisor attended the Southeast Texas Rice Belt District 4 meeting in Hardin Texas on April 30. Winfred Davis helped with officer nominating for Area IX District 4 and State FFA. Miller led a Poultry Judging Team to Texas A&M University on May 2 and awaits results. The annual Parent-Son Banquet is set for May 8 at 6 p m at the East Texas Pulp and Paper Mills Picnic Grounds.
Silsbee High School Chapter of TALA members attended the Houston Junior-Senior High School Library Clubs Spring meeting at Farr Junior-Senior High School in Houston on May 2. District V clubs were invited and planning for the LeGrange district meeting next October was discussed.
Silsbee High urges failing students to pre register for summer classes to avoid falling behind. Registration begins June 8 with fees for partial to full credits and a 10 week term. Courses include language arts math and social studies with two morning periods.
Delegates and candidates for Texas Industrial Arts Students Association Chapter 13 attended the TAA annual conference at Texas A&M last weekend. Silsbee High School participants were Jimmy Mortimer Nelson Flanagan Jeff Hobbs Dickie Bodie and Mike Gossett with sponsors Tony Rothrock and Harold Gardner. Nelson Flanagan ran for state reporter and Mike Gossett for state vice president but both lost by a close margin.
Stated meetings for Silsbee Lodge No 927 A F and A M are the first and third Tuesday each month at 730 pm in Silsbee Texas. Visiting brethren invited. P A Parsley W M F L Choate secretary. Silsbee Lodge No 349 Knights of Pythias meets each Tuesday 8 pm at Community Hall. Members urged to attend and visiting brethren invited. B H Gilley Chancellor Commander Richard Weathersby Secretary.
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