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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1967
Page
2
A local paper lists mailing permit and publication info for Silsbee Texas including address 410 Highway 96 and 77656. It details subscription rates 3.50 within Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson and 4.00 outside, plus staff roles and department notes.
C. H. Morian Jr. and O. Ray Brown are named senior vice presidents of Eastex Inc. Evadale. R. E. Chase Jr. is named vice president as director of marketing, reporting to Morian. Chase, a former International Paper Co. executive, will move to Beaumont with his family.
Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church for Hamp Thomas 71 who died May 9 at 9 45 a m of a heart attack. He lived in Silsbee fourteen years with daughter Mrs Doris Perkins and was a World War I veteran active in his church. He leaves two daughters two sons three sisters and a brother.
The Haunted Church Bell will be screened at the Children's Rally on Saturday May 20 from 2 to 3 45 p m at the West Lucas Baptist Church 647 W Lucas Beaumont There is no admission charge and there will be singing and gifts for the children The rally is sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship and information is available by calling TE 3 5428
A church homecoming at Mt Carmel Baptist Church near Colmesneil is announced for Sunday. Mrs J P Owens will present a dramatic musical entitled The Samaritan Woman at 10 a m based on the Bible story. A basket lunch will follow at noon and the public is invited.
Rev Malcolm Seale plans a home visit to his parents Mr and Mrs J L Seale in Silsbee after a seven month evangelistic tour of Alaska with the United Pentecostal Church Home Missionary Department. He graduated from Silsbee High School and lives at 835 North 3rd Street.
The Tri County Trail Blazers will hold a trail ride and barbecue this Saturday. The ride departs from Voth on 11th Street across from Halliburton at 8 a.m. and proceeds to the quarter horse arena on Highway 105. For more information contact Ed Wertham or Bill Beauchamp.
Emma Bryant expresses gratitude for cards and gifts during illness and death of husband and father Rev Matthew Bryant. Thanks Dr Copeland Hooks and Hardin Memorial Hospital staff plus 20th Street Prayer Band True Vine Church Union Baptist Church American Legion Auxiliary Miller Johnson Unit 893 of Silsbee and many friends. May God bless all.
The Silsbee Youth Center Board of Directors will convene tonight at 7 30 in the Neches Room of Neches National Bank. Paul Georgas, membership committee chairman, will report on the progress of the teenage membership drive conducted over the past two weeks.
The First Christian Church honored graduating seniors Jacquelyn Granger and John Reeves on May 9 with a casual gathering at Camp Wilburf. Attendees included close friends and Christian Church leaders from Silsbee, with Silsbee High School assistant principal S A Wallace giving a brief talk.
Birdie L. Singleton expresses sincere thanks for food prayers visits cards flowers and other kindness during illness with special gratitude to Mrs. Ella Prescott and a blessing to all who helped.
Ed Shawver of the LaMarque Police Department helped arrest a narcotics ring that sold marijuana and LSD to 15 La Marque High School students. The arrests followed an investigation with youthful agents in the high school. Shawver is the son of Bee correspondent Mrs. C. H. Shawver.
Circle 2 of WSCS, First Methodist Church, met at Mrs W P McGarahan’s home with nine members. Mrs L R Clawson presided and Mrs W A Barclay Jr led a program on New Names New Directions. The church year wrap meeting will start at 9 a.m. with coffee, a 9:30 a.m. business session, a noon covered dish lunch, and a pledge service.
Calvary Missionary Baptist Church organized a Girls Auxiliary at a May 10 meeting with six present. Officers named include Peggy Welch president Debra Kilcrease and Janice Bartlett vice presidents Joyce Bartlett secretary Linda Griffith treasurer Sue Nixon reporter Betnie Griffith song leader Brenda Du Bose pianist. Mrs Jack Bartlett to be adult leader. meetings set for Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the church.
The Silsbee Youth Council will conduct a two day membership drive on June 1 and 2. Members will canvass houses to recruit participants. Fees are $2 for individuals, $3 for couples, and $10 for businesses or organizations. All members receive one vote in business matters. The youth center is planned to open in summer.
The annual memorial day service will be held May 27 at Holland Cemetery near Kountze and begin at noon.
Mayor Frank L. McClanahan declares May 14 to 20 as Transportation Week in Silsbee. He urges residents to consider the transportation industry and pay respects. Vernon Smith, first vice president of the Sabine District Transportation Club, notes that Kell y Fogg of Santa Fe Railway will address the club at the Ramada Inn next Tuesday night. Ellis E. Manuel of Beaumont leads the club.
The Silsbee Minister's Fellowship met May 10 at First Christian Church. Robert A. Scott led the devotional period and Silsbee’s new Chief of Police Eu gar Blood spoke on his duties and policing issues. The ministers asked questions, showing concern for law enforcement in Silsbee. The fellowship breaks until September 1967.
The Jolly Blue Birds gathered Tuesday afternoon at the home of their leader Mrs. Daniel Richardson. Renee Nixon called the meeting to order and Debra Richardson collected dues. The group sang songs and observed the Blue Bird Wish then shared cordial exchanges.
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs. C. A. Douga formerly Miss Mary Lou Turner will be held May 27 from 7 to 9 p m at the home of Mrs. Aaron Richardson.
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