A-10 A C Parker To Arrive Here Soon From Korea
A letter from A C Charles G Parker notes his planned June departure from Korea and return to East Texas. He lists travel via Ta chi Air Base and Wake Island to Hawaii and America, hopes to fish near Silsbee, and recalls flying over the Golden Gate Bridge. Parker signs as a friend writing from duty in Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Parker
Korea
Mrs. Whitman
Good Ole East Texas
Bunker Hill Air Base
Indiana
Japan
Tachi Air Base
Wake Island
Hawaii
America
Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
Charles G. Parker
Mrs Moreland Installed as President of Silsbee Woman's Club
Mrs E L Moreland was installed as president of the Silsbee Woman's Club at its final meeting of the year held at her home. Officers installed were L E Martin, C F E Richmond, A R Neyland, R L Paret, and J H Huddleston with retired president J W Oldham.
Buna selects Candy Reese 1961 Little League queen
Candy Reese daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Reese of Buna was crowned Buna Little League queen for 1961. The contest aimed to spark interest in the upcoming season and raise funds to support the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buna
Candy Reese
Elmer Reese
Azalea Garden Club Installs New Officers
Azalea Garden Club held installation services May 10 at the home of Mrs. Ray Brown Evadale naming Mrs H E Warren as president. Cohostess was Mrs Carl Britton with officers including Mrs C J Thorne first vice president Mrs Ray Brown second vice president Mrs T KE Chumley third vice president, Mrs R E Switzer treasurer, Mrs F M Bowers secretary, Mrs Leon Boyett parliamentarian and Mrs J M Huddleston reporter. Twelve members attended the final meeting of the year. A seated tea will be hosted by Mrs C J Thorne at 2 D in the afternoon, and Mrs R E Jackson will review Roadside Flowers In Texas in the Beaumont Enterprise book review section May 21 or May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Warren
Azalea Garden Club
Ray Brown
Evadale
Carl Britton
W. S. Ray
C. J. Thorne
T. KE. Chumley
R. E. Switzer
Texas
Howard S. Irving
Mary Mott Wills
Beaumont Enterprise
Afternoon Tea Honors Bride Elect Miss Mary Rollins
Miss Mary Rollins bride elect of Dwight Odom received a Sunday afternoon tea at the home of Mr and Mrs Jess Odom. The decor featured white lace tablecloths and carnations with red roses and spring flowers throughout. Hostess assistants included Jayne Odom and a music program by Alicia Ann Ragan and others. Rollins, from Houston, is the daughter of Leon Jack Rollins of Minneapolis. The wedding is set for August 19 in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rollins
Dwight Odom
Jess Odom
Jayne Odom
Mr Odom
Billy Moulder
Sheila Murphy
Janis
Shepherd
Alicia Ann Ragan
Clara Sue Johnson
Carol Cobble
Joan Meyers
Miss Rollins
Houston
Leon Jack Rollins
Minneapolis
Minn
Beach Party To Honor Silsbee Graduate Ronny Domino
A beach party in Gilchrist this week honors Ronny Domino, a May graduate of Silsbee High School. The event is hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Domino and Mr. and Mrs. Billy North, with close friends assembling the guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Domino
Billy Northcut
Ronny Domino
Silsbee High School
Gilchrist
Swim Party Honors Sally Dee Cole
Sally Dee Cole valedictorian of the local high school graduation class was honored at a swimming party and buffet supper hosted by Mrs. John Hartman and Mrs. B A McMahon. Eighteen guests attended. Cole is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Cole of 104 Bowers Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Dee Cole
John Hartman
Hartman
B. A. McMahon
Miss Cole
C. E. Cole
Bowers Road
Party To Honor Buna Graduate
A wiener roast and hayride at 7 p m Saturday night will honor Miss Rachel Griffis graduating from Buna High School this year. The party will be at the home of hostess Mrs Charles Griffis on Lester road. All Buna High senior class members and their escorts are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Griffis
Buna High School
Charles Griffis
Lester Road
Buna High
Snack Party Honors Girl Graduate Katheryn Marshall
Katheryn Marshall prospective graduate of Silsbee High School was honored with a snack party Saturday at Mrs. John Tarver’s home with Mrs. Edgar Bell as co hostess. Calling hours were from 2 to 4 pm. Pink and white decor highlighted the event. Miss Marshall is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katheryn Marshall
Silsbee High School
John Tarver
Edgar Bell
Miss Marshall
Glenn Marshall
Camp Fire Girls Visit Mrs Crockett for Outdoor Meeting
The Tan-Ya-Su-Ta Camp Fire Girls joined Mrs W P Crockett for an outdoor meeting beside her home. Diane Littlepage presided as president and announced a May 22 last weekly meeting before fall, plus a Buna trip to visit an underground storm shelter. Members staked claims for nature treasure lists and played Wood Tag. Thirteen members attended with guardians and hosts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Crockett
Diane Littlepage
Buna
Kaye
Jaye Jonte
Crockett
Cc. S. Sherrell
Mary Edna
The
Guardian
N. P. McCarney
Den 4 Pack 88 Elects Officers at May Meeting
Den 4 of Cub Scout Pack 88 met May 11 at Mrs J T Odom's home. The pledge to the flag opened the meeting and Mother’s Day gifts were completed. Officers elected were Robert McClelland denner Doug Allen assistant denner Deryl Ray Metralhion scribe and Dewey Odom assistant scribe. Deryl Ray McGashon read the diary Ted Sellers served refreshments and the meeting closed with the den well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den 4
Cub Scout Pack
J. T. Odom
Robert McClelland
Denner
Doug Allen
Deryl Ray Metralhion
Dewey Odom
Deryl Ray McGashon
Ted Sellers
Den 9 Pack 88 Scouts Meet With Gifts For Mothers
Den 9 of Cub Scout Pack 88 met May 10 at Mrs. Jimmy Wright's home with six members present. The lads wrapped gifts for their mothers and played games. Jerry McKinney provided refreshments. Philip Crowell served as scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Wright
Jerry McKinney
Philip Crowell
Blue Bird Group Visit To Dee Ann's Doll Hospital
The Star Bright Blue Bird Girls led by Mrs. Charles Suitt and Mrs. Horace David visited Dee Ann's Doll Hospital on May 10. Mrs. R. G. Davis, owner, explained doll repairs and proper care. Ten members attended. Carol Sue David, reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Bright Blue Bird Girls
Charles Suitt
Horace David
Dee Ann's Doll Hospital
R. G. Davis
Carol Sue David
48 Trail Riders From Silsbee Make Jasper Rodeo Trek
A Silsbee Trail Riders meeting on May 4 prepared for the Jasper Trail Ride and rodeo. Woody Spurlock presided as 26 members attended, then 48 riders camped north of Silsbee May 8 and departed May 9 for Jasper, arriving May 10 for a parade and Lions Club rodeo. another local meeting was set for Friday at 7 30 p m in the rodeo arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Trail Riders
Rodeo Arena
Jasper
Woody Spurlock
Silsbee Trail Riders Club
Silsbee
Lions Club
Rodeo
Georgas to Represent Britton Cravens at Texas Agents Meet
Paul Georgas and his wife from Silsbee are among nearly 1,000 delegates at the 63rd Texas Association of Insurance Agents convention in Galveston. The Britton-Cravens Insurance Agency will be represented by Paul Georgas during the three day event from May 18 to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Georgas
Galveston
Silsbeé
Texas Association of Insurance Agents
Paul Georga
Géorgas
Britton-Cravens Insurance Agency
DeMolay Chapter To Install Officers In Silsbee
Silsbee Chapter Order of DeMolay will hold an open installation of officers Saturday at 7:30 p m at the Masonic Hall. Installing officer will be Nelson Bruns of Sam Houston State Teacher College. Flower talk by Ray Whitney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Chapter
Order of DeMolay
Masonic Hall
Gene Richardson
Nelson Tennison
Edwin Read
Johnny Isbell
Billy Tarver
Leon Stokesbury
John Cones
Ben Holmes
Sentinel
Butch Murphy
Lonnie Beard
Carl Littlepage
Marshall
Doug Tennison
Dale Dillon
David Miller
Felix Sharp
Paul Brown
Doug Brown
Bill Slaydon
Joey Taylor
Nelson Bruns
Sam Houston State Teacher College
Ray Whitney
Buna honors 1961 Homecoming Queen Mary Ellen Stimits
Mary Ellen Stimits, age 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Stimits, was crowned 1961 Buna Homecoming Queen during coronation at the Miss Buna pageant held May 6. Ronnie Hatch, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Hatch, served as Mr Buna. A large crowd attended the Buna Fire Department sponsored event and the traditional homecoming dance followed the pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Stimits
Buna
Buna Fire Department
J. D Stimits
Ronnie Hatch
Jack Hatch
Local Family Visits Across States Span Weekend Gatherings
Mrs. Fletcher Richardson and children visited family in Vinton Louisiana with her mother Mrs. Barnes. L. W. Forney and children from Liberty spent the weekend with Grace Daniel. George L. Boykin visited daughter Betty Beam in Houston. J. A. Rice and children from Cleveland visited Mary Richardson. Farnest Hutto visited Augusta Georgia. H. L. Thompson I. W. Landry and families, once Henderson residents, visited here Monday. George B. E. Samuels and son from Houston and H. M. Shreve from Beaumont visited Mrs. F. Scroggins Sunday. Mayne Grace Francisco visited Orange. H C Riley heads to Mt Rainier Maryland to visit daughter Francis Xander and Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Boykin
Betty Beam
Houston
J. A. Rice
Cleveland
Mary Richardson
Farnest Hutto
Augusta
H. L. Thompson
I. W. Landry
Henderson
Cemetery Working at Tanton Cemetery Saturday Morning
A cemetery work detail is planned at the Tanton Cemetery, located about 12 miles northwest of Silsbee toward Fred near Sal ter Bridge. Workers are asked to bring their own tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanton Cemetery
Silsbee
Fred Near
Salter Bridge
Crockett and Gilchriest mark 12th anniversary sale in Silsbee
W. P. Crockett and G. W. Gilchriest, owners of Crockett and Gilchriest Big Star Store, celebrate 12 years in business in Silsbee with a weekend sale at 210 BE Ave N. Highlights include a 300 pound cake with prize tickets inside, Mickey the Midget giving free kiddie rides Friday and Saturday, and a visit by TV cowboy John on Saturday from 3 to 5 PM. The cake will be cut Friday and served with coffee for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Crockett
G. W. Gilchriest
Crockett and Gilchriest
Big Star
Silsbee
Busines8
BE. Ave. N
Mickey the Midget
Cowboy John
Birdwell's marks 21st anniversary sale at local store
Birdwell's Department Store in Silsbee celebrates its 21st anniversary weekend sale. Rayford Birdwell manages the store which has been part of the Birdwell chain for 10 years in East Texas. The chain was founded by the late Boyce Birdwell, Rayford's brother, with stores across several East Texas cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdwell's Department
Birdwell
Birdwell’s
Silsbee
Rayford Birdwell
Boyce Birdwell
Rayford
East Texas
Clark's Drive In Marks Sixth Year In Business Here
Clark's Drive In Grocery at 945 Highway 96 South is observing its sixth anniversary in business this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clark, owners, have extended an invitation to local people to drop by for coffee and cookiesSaturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark’s Drive In
Highway 96 South
J. H. Clark
Woodrow Baptist WMU Circles Meet May 10
WMU circles at Woodrow Baptist Church met May 10 with five members and two visitors, prayer led by Mrs Rivers, Bible lesson taught by Mrs Westmoreland, and officers presiding. Alma Rohm WMU had ten members and one visitor. calendar prayer for foreign missionaries led by Mrs Eastham. Mrs Bobby Jones elected community missions chairman. Maiden and Lad in Waiting ranks awarded during coronation program led by Mrs Ferguson. Girls Auxiliary observes Focus Week. mother daughter banquet set for Monday at 7:30 PM. queen crowned, flower girls and bearer named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemma Hare
WMU
Joe Rivers
O. H. Westmoreland
Rivers
Alma Rohm
Nell Eastham
Bobby Jones
Community Missions
R. L. Bateman
Marvin Tutt
E. J. Ferguson
B. G. Roberts
Winnie
Loretta McKee
Ann Shaw
Rhonda McKee
Eloise Fletcher
Mildred Moore
Martha Ferguson
Pam Markle
Nancy Hooks
Patsy, Hinson
Sandy Tanner
Randy Eastham
Shirley Anderson
Sharon Hawthorne
Judy McKee
Kathy Eastham
Elzabeth Bumstead
Gayle Davis
Glaine Moore
Davie Anderson
Connie Brown
Theresa Williamson
Brenda Davis
Dena
Vivica Brown
Mary Bateman
First Baptist Class Dines at Beaumont Restaurant
The Bethany Sunday School class of the First Baptist church met Tuesday night at the church with twelve members seven associate members and two former members attending Mrs Vern McDaniel teaching the class The group traveled to Little Mexico Restaurant in Beaumont for dinner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
First Baptist Church
Little Mexico
Beaumont
Vern McDaniel
First Baptist WMU Schedules June Meeting at Mrs Shine Home
The Wilma Weeks WMU at First Baptist Church met Monday night at Miss Jake Mack's home with seven members. Mrs Agnes McMillan presided and Mrs F A McMick en taught from Intercessory Prayer by J G McClure. The next meeting is set for June 19 at Mrs Leon Shine's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Weeks
WMU
First Baptist Church
Jake Mack
Agnes McMillan
F. A. McMicken
J. G. McClure
Leon Shine
Good Shepherd WMU Circles Report Attendance Banner
The Ann Harris WMU circle met at Mrs. Lee Whisenant’s home with 12 members. Mildred Wilcox WMU circle met at Mrs. Chester Carpenter’s home with six members. Lottie Moon WMU circle met at Mrs. H. C. Gray’s with seven members. New Bethel Training Union held a meeting at Fairview Baptist church near Spurger with Rev Tom Dempsey as guest speaker. Good Shepherd church won the attendance banner with 85 members attending. 187 persons represented from 19 churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Wilcox
WMU
Chester Carpenter
Marvin Buckner
I. R. Brownlee
Carpenter
Lottie Moon
H. C. Gray
Buck Allen
W. J. Crosby
New Bethel Training Union
Fairview Baptist Church
Spurger
Tom Dempsey
Associational Training Union
Good Shepherd
Mission program and Bible lesson at WMU meeting
The Leslie Watson WMU hosted by Mrs Tom Singletary with Mrs Ruby Bledge as hostess. Mrs L H Wade led the business meeting, Mrs R R Palmer gave the devotional and Mrs W E Glenn led the Mission program titled Price for West Africa. Mrs Grace Daniel taught the Bible lesson Sharing My Saviour with Those in Other Lands. Eleven members attended. Mrs Clarence Dehart dismissed the meeting with prayer June 19 at the home of Mrs W E Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Watson
WMU
First Baptist Church
Tom Singletary
Ruby Bledge
L. H. Wade
R. R. Palmer
W. E. Glenn
West Africa
Grace Daniel
Clarence Dehart
Robinson Elementary to stage Who Killed Ann Gage play
Frank Robinson Elementary School intermediate grades present a one act melodrama Who Killed Ann Gage Friday at 7 45 pm in the school cafeteria. The cast features Joyce Gilmore Linda Bendy Manuel C Tyler Eleanor Brackens Johnny Desha Arthur Gilmore Rufus Sykes Wallace Lewis Paula Lewis and the production is directed by Leatard G Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robinson Elementary School
Ann Gage
Robert St. Clair
Joyce Gilmore
Linda Bendy
Manuel C. Tyler
Eleanor Brackens
Johnny Desha
Arthur Gilmore
Rufus Sykes
Wallace E. Lewis
Paula Lewis
Tittard G Lewis
Good Shepherd Church Sets Youth Revival
Ronnie Ryan of Ponca City Oklahoma will be the evangelist for a youth led revival at Good Shepherd Baptist Church. May 18 to 21 services start at 7 30 with a junior booster band at 7 preceding worship. Ryan is an all state all border conference basketball alum of Hardin Simmons University now studying at Southwestern University. Stanley Johnson of Kingsport Tennessee and Southwestern University will lead music. He is East Tennessee State College graduate and former Carson-Newman freshman basketball coach. Rev David Blalock is pastor and invites the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronnie Ryan
Ponca City
Okla
Good Shepherd Baptist Church
Ryan
Hardin Simmons University
Southwestern University
Stanley Johnson
Kingsport
Tenn
East Tennessee State College
Carson Newman College
Jefferson City
Terry Hawthorne
Cecil Armour
Robert Ward
First Baptist WMU Meeting Tuesday at 10:30 AM
The monthly WMU session of First Baptist Church will be held Tuesday at 10:30 in the church. Mrs. V. L. Caraway will preside. Mrs. Sam Yawn Jr. is prayer chairman and will lead the program Mildred Wilcox Day of Prayer for Associational Missions. Lunch at noon. Nurseries open. Women plan to make cancer bandages in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMU
First Baptist Church
V. L. Caraway
Sesson
Sam Yawn Jr
Mildred Wilcox
Art Museum Elects Jack Evans to Board of Directors
At the Beaumont Art Museum annual membership meeting on Monday night May 15, Jack Evans was elected a director to serve a three year term on the museum's board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont Art Museum
Jack Evans
Interdenominational Church Plans Sunday Fellowship Meeting
The Interdenominational Church will hold a fellowship meeting Sunday at 2 PM in the Arin Schoolhouse on old Number 8 highway between Kirbyville and Jasper. Pastor Andrew J. Gibson invites the public and local ministers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interdenominational Church
Arin School
Number 8 Highway
Kirbyville
Jasper
Andrew J. Gibson
First Baptist GA Focus Week Observed at Church
First Baptist church hosted GA Focus Week with Presentation Services on Wednesday night at 8 p m. Sixteen girls advanced in Forward Steps to maiden lady in waiting and princess ranks. May 14 20 is designated GA Focus Week with theme Christ For The Whole Wide World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Rummage Sale Planned by Silsbee Rebekah Lodge
The Silsbee Rebekah Lodge hosts a rummage sale on May 26 at Santa Fe Park to raise funds for the construction of a Grand Lodge Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Rebekah Lodge
Santa Fe Park
Card of Thanks from Mrs. L. P. Skinner
Expressing deep gratitude for prayers flowers gifts cards and visits received during hospital stay and after returning home. Family joins in sincere thanks and appreciation.
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Mrs. Leona Whitman
Silsbee Bee
Silsbee, Texas
Mrs. Moreland
Woman's Club
Silsbee Woman's Club
Neyland
Earl Stover
Paul Georges
C. J. Thorn
W. A Barclay Jr
Meley
Silsbee Woman's Chorus
Georges
Bert Bradshaw
Erich Krumm
George Tennison
J. A Fuller
Robert Neyland
W. N. Gray
F. M. Bowers
D. D. Shine
Miss Mary Rollins
Blue Bird Group
Clare's Drive-In
Clare
Birdwell's
Clark
Woodrow Baptist News
Irst Baptist
First Baptist Circle
Conoco Credit
Johnny
Good Shepherd Baptist News
Ann Harris
Lee Whisenant
E. L. Ashcraft
J. A. Simmons
W. B. Wallace
W. EF. Glenn
Good Shepherd Church
All Youth Choir
David Blalock
First Baptist Wmu
First Baptists
Mrs. L. P. Skinner
Mary Lou
Roosevelt Drive
Dr. A. Kirkberg
Optometrist
Calder
Sears Optical
Weingarten
Rames
Briggs & Stratton
Morgan & Lindsey Y
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