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Newspaper

Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1959

Page

2

Village Mills Social Roundup Shows Wide Family Visits

Village Mills residents and out of town guests fill weekends with visits to local families. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tully of Groves, Mrs. Thelma Oglesbee and Mrs. Lucy Adams of Sour Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doucett of Saratoga, and many others from Houston Beaumont Port Arthur Warren and Orange. Mary Bush underwent surgery at John Sealy hospital in Galveston.

Jim Jenkins Ross Tully Groves Thelma Oglesbee Lucy Adams Sour Lake Henry Doucett Saratoga Rae Scouten S. Newsh Bertie Carter Ralph Landgrebe Houston Cuests W. A. Langston Sopha Tracy Warren Charley Holmes Beaumont Irene Taylor E. L. Marden Chil

Local families share visits across Lake Charles area

Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Sylvester Wal l et and children from local households visiting Mrs Powell in Lake Charles Louisiana. Mrs Bertie Robinson stopped by Friday and Saturday. Mrs Edwin Wallet and children visited. Dallas guests Mr and Mrs J C McManus called on Mr and Mrs W C Bobbitt. John D Pattillo of Fletcher and Patsy Andrus of Loe visited the Evans home last week. Mrs B A Walters honored as oldest mother in Baptist church Mother’s Day program. Mrs Vernon Freeman named youngest mother.

J. A. Keel Beaumont J. C. Edmond Mattie Heath Nick Oliver G. P. Heath Kountze Travis Davis Warren Velma Orange James O. Jenkins Houston Jim Tenkins Austin Knight Everett Tennison Sylvester Wallet Mrs. Powell Lake Charles Bertie Robinson Edwin Wallet Camille Wallet J. C. McManus Dallas W. C. Bobbitt Lee Evans John D. Pattillo Fletcher Patsy Andrus Loe B. A. Walters The Baptist Church Vernon Freeman M&s. J. W. Odom Sam Watson Jerry Beaumon T. M. Watson Eli Reese Rio Grande Valley Lionel Leo Fresnos Weslaco Raymondville McAllen Old Mexico Sidney Ester Patricia Toole Joe Dunn J. E Williams J. W. Odom WMU First Baptist Church Billy Ray Hammers Evelyn Young Ver Martindale Earl Britton Laura Lawn Fred C. E. Havens Oakdale Jeff Densmore Lake Arthur J. W. Qdom Carl Britton Curtis Jackson Montgomery C. E. Haenshem Randy Martindale Wic Martindale Jasper Susan Elam Eddie Collins East Texas Pulp and Paper Company Atlanta Rewkah Jack Hardy Sidney Tie Sulphur J. L. Harey Nederland J. D. Williams Maxine Williams S. C. Dubose Gerald Solly Carl Joe Williams Robert Stevens Jr Fort Benning Horace James Whitaire John D. Burrell Elizabeth McGallion Laura Yawn W. G.pownsend Edward Stewart C. E. Bonner Kirbyville J. R. Tanton Hallie Mae Harrison and Sons B. W. Gravis Douglas Jones Evadele Lions Club Silsbee Swimming Pool Evadale Tom McDaniel Central Baptist Church Flying L Dude Ranch Bandera Burton Fling Harold Smith Herman Wright Frank Svajda Sealy Frank Bean William Bean

Brother Of Local Woman Buried In Sour Lake

Funeral services for Harvey Byrd 79 of Houston were held at Rose dale cemetery Sour Lake. He died at home in Houston Sunday and was brother of Mrs. Alice Brown of Silsbee, a former Hardin county resident. He is survived by his wife, one son, two daughters, two sisters, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Harvey Byrd Houston Rosedale Sour Lake Byrd Alice Brown Silsbee Hardin County Brown

Jasper rodeo visitors from Caney Head listed

Attending Jasper rodeo from Caney Head were Mr. and Mrs Sammy Payne and daughter Bobby Ledger, Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Deen, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Harrell and daughters, Mrs. Frank Gordon and daughter. They visited in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gordon, and Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Albrecht and children in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene E. McMahon. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Mack McLain of Fred visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Jenkins.

Jasper Rodeo Caney Head Sammy Payne Bobby Ledger Elzie Deen Sam Gordon Jesse Harrell Frank Gordon Charles Gordon Floyd Gordon M. A. Albrecht Eugene E. McMahon Mack McLain Fred D. H. Jenkins

LL Auxiliary To Meet Friday

A called meeting of the Little League Auxiliary will be held at 5 p.m. Friday in the park. Mrs. Doyle McKeown, president of the auxiliary, stressed that team mothers should be present because the queen's race will be planned.

Litle League Doyle McKeown

Tanton Cemetery Working Planned

A cemetery working event is set for Saturday at Tanton Cemetery on Beech Creek. Attendees should bring own tools and equipment. turnout at Gore's Store area is advised.

Tanton Cemetery Tanton Beech Creek Gore

Rites Held For Joseph Tinsley 74 At Farm er Chapel

Funeral services for Joseph Samuel Tinsley 74 who died at Orgain camp on Beech creek were held Sunday at 4 p m in the Farmer Funeral Home chapel with Rev R E Barclay officiating He was found dead in his bed Saturday morning Justice of the Peace Louis Sellers ruled death from natural causes He leaves two daughters Mrs Rosemond Weaver of Port Arthur and Mrs Kathleen Herd of Groves a sister Mrs Sallie Williamson of Port Arthur and two grandchildren Burial followed at Rest Haven with pallbearers Robert Williamson Roland Williamson J S Goodwyn J F Antilly George Finley and L Williamson

Joseph Samuel Tinsley Orgain Beech Creek Farmer Funeral R. E. Barclay First Baptist Church Tinsley Justice of the Peace Louis Sellers Rosemond Weaver Port Arthur Kathleen Herd Groves Sallie Wiliamson Robert Williamson Roland Williamson J. S. Goodwyn J. F. Antilly George Finley L. G. Williamson Resthaven Farmer Funeral Home

Reverend Bobby Roberts resigns Woodrow Baptist pastorate

Rev Bobby G Roberts popular pastor resigns after three years at Woodrow Baptist Church announcing May 70 as effective end date and May 24 to begin at Winnie church. Since November 11 1956 he oversaw growth with 318 additions and completion of a new air conditioned sanctuary and educational rooms valued at about 80000. A farewell reception is planned May 6 at 3 pm at the church.

Bobby G. Roberts Woodrow Baptist’ Church Roberts Winnie Beens Woodrow Church Buck Gibson

Henry Donelson Sr. Dies in Huntsville at 74

Henry M Donelson Sr 74 died Wednesday at 6 30 p m at his Huntsville home after a long illness He was a retired carpenter contractor He is survived by his wife Mallie two sons Wallace of Baytown and Henry Jr of Silsbee a daughter Louise Hayes of Galveston and five grandchildren Funeral services are expected Friday in Huntsville with arrangements incomplete.

Henry M. Donelson Sr Huntsvile Heny M. Donelson Jr Bowers Road Silsbee Huntsville Donelson Mallie Donelson Wallace Donelson Baytown Louise Hayes Galveston

Former Minister in Hardin County Dies at 88

Rev. Arthur D. Lindsey, 88, former Hardin County pastor, died at 6 p.m. Monday in a Beaumont nursing home. He was the father of A. D. "Red" Lindsey and Claude Lindsey of Honey Island and survived by two other sons, two daughters, a sister, and 15 grandchildren. Pace-Wells Funeral Home of Kountze handled arrangements.

Arthur D. Lindsey Hardin County Beaumont A. D. “Red” Lindsey Claude Lindsey Honey Island Pace-Wells Funeral Home Kountze

Purvis Grandchild Dies In San Antonio

Penny Lynn Purvis aged two, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Purvis of San Antonio, died Wednesday at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday at Roy Akers Funeral Home. Survived by two sisters, maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph Powers of San Antonio, and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs M E Purvis of Silsbee.

Penny Lynn Purvis J. A Purvis San Antonio Baptist Memorial Hospital Roy Akers Joseph Powers M. E. Purvis Silsbee

Silsbee Masonic Lodge 927 AFAM meeting tonight

A called meeting of Silsbee Masonic Lodge 927 AF&AM is planned for Thursday at 7 30 p m. with work in the B A degree. Members and visiting members are invited, according to Roy Rodgers W M.

Silsbee Masonic Lodge Af&am Roy Rodgers W. M

Junior High Band Plans Concert

The Junior High School band will present a Friday night concert at 7 30 in the school auditorium. The sole solo will be a trombone salo by Doug Fullingim. Darrell Strong, the director, announced admission is free.

Doug Fullingim Darrell Strong

Beaumont Architect Publishes Booklet of House Plans

Richard H. French of Beaumont produces Gulf Coast Homes a booklet with 23 area oriented house plans. The designer a MIT architecture graduate 1949 visited Silsbee last week and presented a copy to the Bee. The booklet includes fishing lodge and beach cabin designs.

Richard H. French Beaumont French Silsbee The Bee Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cub Scout Pack 88 Meeting Recites Pledge at Holt Home

Den 10 Pack 88 met Tuesday at Mrs. Harry Holt's home with assistant den mother Mrs. W T Wright. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag and the boys named birds. Mike Gibson served refreshments and the group played games. Mike McDonald was scribe.

Harry Holt W. T. Wright Mike Gibson Mike McDonald

Evadale PTA Set to Install Officers Monday Night

Evadale Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting Monday at 7 30 pm in the school. Officers for the new year will be installed and a piano recital by Mrs Nell Harrison's pupils will be presented.

Parent-Teacher Association of Evadale Nell Harrison

Evadale Community Notes Highlight Visits Events

Evadale residents are busy with frequent visits and social events. J W Odom reports families traveling to Beaumont and multiple towns, plus showers for Patricia Toole and Evelyn Young. Lions Club adds new members as students enjoy parties and fundraisers. baccalaureate and senior trip plans timeline through May.

Recital at Evadale School Tonight

Mrs. Tubry Harrison presents her piano students in a recital at Evadale School auditorium Monday at 7 30 PM. Twenty students will participate.

Tubry Harrison Evadale School

Den 5 en 5 Pack 199 Meet With Mothers Guests

Den 5 of Cub Scout Pack 199 met Monday afternoon in the home of their den mother Mrs Pat Hartman. All members and the den chief were present. Mothers of the cubs were guests. The meeting opened with a Cub Scout song and achievement charts were checked and colored. Each boy gave his mother a handmade present. Dwayne Anderson served refreshments. The meeting closed with the cub scout promise. Larry Jackson, scribe.

Den 5 Den Pat Hartman Dwayne Anderson Larry Jackson

Helena Rubinstein Color Tone Shampoo Offers Custom Shades

A shampoo promises temporary color with rich lather and depth. Blonde Tone adds golden lights Red Head provides a flaming aura Brown Glow brightens plain brown hair Brunette Tone adds jet highlights Silver Tone halos gray White or platinum hair to correct yellowing Also on sale Silk Sheen Cream Shampoo conditions dry damaged hair for healthy lustre.

Helena Rubinstein

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Village Mills News Jake General Coney Sour Lake Tues Fred & Caney Head News J. G. Harrell Joseph Tinsley Tinkle Moummer Vestagas Range Night Stands Gage Bobby Roberts Woodrow Baptist Henry Donelson Purvis Masons Mouson Natura E. C. Nash J. W. Lankford Cliff MceKay Houston Natural Evadate McKay Beaumont Architect Evadale Pta Evadale News Shampas Hardin Drug Company
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