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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1963
Page
2
The Silsbee Bee shows its second class mailing title from April 10 1919 and lists publication details, address at 410 Highway 96 Silsbee Texas subscription rates for Hardy n Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties and staff roles in mechanical department printers operators pressman and stereotyper.
The 89th Kentucky Derby saw Chateaugay surge from seventh in the stretch to triumph before a huge crowd. Betting and pari mutuel windows drew attention as Texas faces a push to legalize horse racing amid organized gambling and federal busts targeting wagering.
Explorer Post 88 offers 50 pairs of clean used work uniforms in sizes small to large from Shepherds Laundry. Sale supports service station attendants, truck drivers, pulpwood workers and others. Event runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. behind Silsbee Auto Co across from East Texas Wildlife building. Post advisor Rodney Silversberg.
Saundra of Evadale visited relatives here over the weekend. Several families including the Hoke, Gore, Knight, and Teal clans hosted and traveled to nearby towns. The community notes weddings anniversaries and hospital visits with updates on Mrs. TEal and others improving after hospital stays.
March circulation reached 8560 then April rose to 9386 as Hardin Polk Tyler libraries set new records. Dr. Dorman H. Winfrey Texas State Library praised the county effort and National Library Week posters while noting ongoing registration remains valid across the system.
The 54th Mothers Day Memorial Service will be held Sunday at Knapple Cemetery at 11 a.m. Frank Short of Silsbee, a ministerial student, will deliver the message. Cecil Ward is president of the association and invites the public to attend.
The family of Edwin C. Sloat Jr thanks friends for food cards love offerings and deeds during the loss of their loved one.
Lumberton plans mark the Girls Auxiliary 50th anniversary during May 12 to 18 across Baptist churches. At First Baptist Lumberton events include a 6 p.m. Sunday presentation service and a full week of activities from clean up day to a Mother and Daughter banquet, a playlet, bowling, a roast picnic and GA mother recognition, with Sunday services to close. Ed Lee remains bedridden at his Old Silsbee highway home. Roger Hargraves and family visit to John Sealy Hospital reported slight improvement. A surprise stork shower for Mrs. Milstead is at 10 a.m. today. An eight day Vacation Bible School begins June 3 with registration May 31.
Twenty five women met to organize the Vacation Bible School with Mrs I R Brownlee named principal. Departments led by Mrs Richard Gordon Mrs James McMillan Mrs Edgar Creel Mrs A B Kelley and Mrs David Blalock. School starts June 3 with a parade and picnic June 1. YWA group hosts Silsbee High graduates for spaghetti supper and Miss Sondra Blalock crowned Miss YWA at Emmanuel Association meeting.
Elders Rowland B. Yardley of Beaver Utah and William K. Peterson of Salt Lake City arrive in Silsbee as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Peterson served in Texas 22 months and the Coast Guard. Yardley from Dallas with 18 months in Texas and Army service at Fort Ord. Services are held 10 30 a m and 6 30 p m at the church north of town.
Sealed bids due May 21 1963 in City Hall for re roofing City Hall at 250 Ernest Avenue Silsbee. Specifications include stripping old shingles replacing rotted wood applying two layers of felt two sheet overlap starter course and 36 inch sheet overlaps. Use approved shingles and galvanized nails. Contractor to provide workers comp and liability insurance. City reserves right to reject any bids.
The Golden Triangle ABWA met at Tew's Pancake House Beaumont with 11 members and one guest. Victor B. Gayle Gulf States Utilities spoke as vocational speaker Dorothy Sandel of Fast Texas Pulp and Paper introduced new members A E Templeton Frances Byrd M M Gallien Charles St Aubin Jim Conner Dorothy Smith Joe DeBarge Addie Jones presiding announced June 3 Crown Room King Edward Hotel 7 p m Boss of the Year announced coronation services planned.
The Silsbee Woman's Club meets at 2 30 p m in Mrs John K Bower's home with co hosts Mrs R H Ernet and Mrs Jess L Bain. Officers will be installed by Mrs Jess L Odom and annual reports read as program titled Our Responsibility As Citizens.
A buffet dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs B B Dean at their home on May 16 at 6 30 p m will honor Johnny Cones May graduate of Silsbee High School A maroon and white color scheme will decorate the event and guests include Miss Cara Sue Cline of DeRidder La and Mr and Mrs J D Cones
The VFW Auxiliary will place flags on all Veterans graves May 30 in Resthaven and Knupple Cemeteries as part of Memorial Day. Mrs. Earnest Nerren, president, asks those with unrecognized veterans to call EV 5 2826 or EV 6 4861 and leave names for a special effort to mark every grave.
Mrs. Gene Sawyer was honored with a pink and blue shower Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Scott McDonald. Miss Barbara McKnight and Mrs. Billie Jean Stevens assisted with hostess duties. Pink roses and pink and blue baby shoes decorated the event. Mrs. Sawyer is the former Miss Virginia Golliher.
The Women of St. John's Episcopal Church will meet tonight at 7 30 in the church library. Leon Stokesbury, senior warden of the church, will present the program. Mrs. Roy Brown is president of the ladies group.
Nu Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a rummage sale in City Park Friday from 1 to 5 30 pm. President Mrs Avis Carruth leads the group as clothes and accessories go on sale.
The Pinecrest Baptist Chapel Intermediate girls gathered Tuesday night at Mrs. Marvin Tutt's home for a surprise come as you are party. Ten members and four Young People's department girls attended. Refreshments were served.
The mayor announces bids invited for erection and construction of a fire proof vault at 2 percent Ernest Avenue until 7 p.m. May 21, 1968. Plans and specifications available at the mayor’s office during normal hours. The City of Sitthee reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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