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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1958
Page
2
Telegram to Mrs. I G Markham Sr. dated Tuesday reports the death of James L Kendall of Florine South Carolina. Kendall is identified as former Miss Ione Wortham of Waco who taught in Silsbee schools about 45 years ago.
Evadale Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular meeting Monday at 7 30 PM in Evadale School. After installing next year’s officers a tea will honor Mrs Fannie Johnson who is retiring from the teaching staff this year. Mrs L P Bundy invites all members and friends.
John Adams became the first United States ambassador to England, marking a milestone in early diplomatic relations between the two nations. His appointment established formal ties and set a precedent for future U.S. diplomatic missions in Europe.
The Azalea Garden Club hosts its third annual flower show at Read-Turrentine Elementary School on May 17 from 2 to 6 PM and May 18 from 1 to 5 PM. Admission is free. The event features three divisions Horticulture Art Educational with themed Shakespeare class titles and herbal exhibits with pamphlets.
Bride-elect Miss Kay Boyett was feted at a tea-shower Saturday evening hosted at the home of Mrs. F. B. Durdin. Hours were 6 30 to 9 and a house party included Mrs. Betsy Jane Smith and others with a crystal and silver centerpiece of white stock and pompoms.
Baylor University junior Glenda Brackin from Silsbee was elected fall term 1958 president of the Peers women’s social club. She is a Delta Psi Kappa member and a physical education major, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Brackin of 275 Dardin Dr. Silsbee. Recent guests at the R L Stone Sr home included the Sid ney Sullivan and Casey Sullivan families.
James W. Boykin, Chance Loeb school superintendent, elected president of Hardin County Teachers Association at Sour Lake barbecue. Hazel Childress named secretary. Social notes list gatherings, visits, and a May 10 wet dry election in Chance Loeb. Measles illness hits several children. sympathy extended to Mrs. Sarah Green. Cemetery work at Davis Cemetery May 10. Lt. Eugene Smith to depart May 17 for Fort Leonard Wood while Mrs. Smith stays in Silsbee.
The Ladies Golf Association of the Silabee Golf Club holds its monthly business meeting on May 13 at 10 a.m. in the club house. Mrs. Bruce Watts Jr. will preside as president.
Mrs Oma Wells and Miss Virginia Wells have just returned from a vacation in Florida.
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