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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1966
Page
2
Entered under a second class mailing permit on April 10, 1919 at Silsbee Texas. Published every Thursday at 410 Highway 96 Silsbee TX 77656. Subscription rates 3.50 per year in Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties and 4.00 per year outside these counties.
Mayor Frank L. McClanahan Jr declares May 12 to 14 1966 National Transportation Week in Silsbee urging citizens to honor Sabine District Transportation Club and the transportation industry for their role in daily life and national defense. Vernon Smith Kirby Lumber serves as local chairman for activities.
Silsbee Auto Co of Silsbee is named a national outstanding Ford dealership and receives the Ford Distinguished Achievement Award for progressive management modern sales and service facilities sound merchandising and superior service to Ford owners. Alf Fullingim has run the Ford dealership since 1941 at 975 Highway 96 South.
The Silsbee Tigers Little League team sponsored by Silsbee Packing Company holds a rummage sale this Saturday starting at 7 a.m. in front of the company. Proceeds go to Joy Lynn Price, candidate for queen.
The Hardin Polk Tyler Mul ti County Library announces a summer vacation reading club. Students who read twelve books receive a reading certificate. Logs to list books read will be on the bookmobile, which resumes runs by month’s end to stops in three counties. New books include The Restless Land, The Dim and Flaming Lamps, The Lone Deputy, The Heart of Tex, Alaska Travel Guide, America’s Best Bay, and How to Draw Costumes. Junior readers see Emmett’s Pig and Walk the World’s Rim.
L. S. Rodgers directed the annual spring choral at Silsbee High School on Tuesday May 17 with three groups performing Junior High Girls Chorus Senior High Girls Chorus and the mixed choir. The program included classical and popular pieces with solos by Betty Shine and a final joint performance of From Sea to Shining Sea.
In a Hardin County report from May 1966 the tale of a young recruit kneeling to pray mirrors peers joining in, showing how witness through example can influence others. The piece also covers the Hardin County American Cancer Society Crusade, noting progress toward a $5,000 goal with $4,895.68 raised to date and listing officers, chairmen, and exact local contributions by district and school groups.
Members of the Girls Auxiliary of North Hardin Baptist Church were presented in a formal Sunday service at 7 45 p m. Mrs Helen Baker led the program and Mrs W D Sherman gave the charge. Maidens named include Carolyn Ward Cindy Provost Wanda Boss and others with Deborah Provost as Lady in Waiting. A reception followed with GA colors on display and volunteers serving punch and cake.
Waldo Mathews School holds baccalaureate services at 3 15 p m Sunday at New Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev A C Johnson delivering the message. Commencement takes place May 26 at 7 15 p m in Panther Stadium. Dr George Tennison, Silsbee School Board president, will present diplomas to 45 seniors. Donald Knighton is valedictorian and Mary Carlotta Ewing is salutatorian.
Merrie Sims, a May graduate of Silsbee High School and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim R. Sims Jr., was honored at a swimming and patio party Friday hosted at the home of Mrs. Ed Brown. Cohosts included Mrs. Paul Georges Mrs. I F Eldredge Jr and Mrs. Hugh Smith. Thirty-one class members were invited.
Dallas leader says Governor Connally proclaimed Realtor Week for Texas May 22 through 28. Realtors of Texas and Deep East Texas boards join 1500 NAREB members to educate the public on the meaning of Realtor. Silsbee members Wesley C Latham and Anne L Latham noted. Latham serves on the Deep East Texas Board and as director for the Texas Real Estate Association.
Waldo Mathews High School hosts a 7 30 pm band concert in the auditorium featuring visiting bands from West Liberty High School led by Gerald Stewart and Carver High School of Kountze directed by Howard Wallace Jr. Public invited. funds support band activities per Abram Miles.
The Volunteer Fire Department of Fred will sponsor a barbecue supper Saturday from to 7 p.m. near the post office. Tickets may be purchased from any fire department member or at the stand. Fire Chief Speedy Willis invites the public to attend.
The CYO and CCD of All Souls Catholic Church sponsor a Mexican dinner on Sunday May 22 at the Catholic Hall on North 7th. Serving hours run 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Delivery within city limits available for both children and adult orders by calling EV 5-4498 on Sunday.
Words cannot express my sincere thanks and appreciation for flowers visits cards and gifts of kindness during my hospital stay. Special thanks to the churches and pastor for their prayers and also to Mr Roy Blunt and family. Mrs Josie Harris and family.
In a May 13 1966 letter the U S Treasury Internal Revenue Service commends the Austin District for automatic processing of individual tax returns during the 1966 filing period. The staff and local taxpayer cooperation are praised for producing completely and accurately prepared returns. The letter thanks Mr David Read of Silsbee Texas for helping disseminate information to taxpayers and customers through a question and answer column and notes the service’s appreciation for local efforts.
Mrs. H T Horka spoke on the needs and uses of a library at the Pine Burr ABWA dinner meeting held Monday night at Triple D Guest Ranch. Mrs. Jim Monk presided, perfect attendance awards were given, officers were recognized, charter members received a proclamation, and Miss Carolyn Purvis joined as a new member with guests Miss Silsbee and Linda Lee Yawn. Lynn Caldwell and Chuck Wright provided folk songs.
Mrs. C. F. Phillips announces the engagement and approaching marriage of Sylvia Cunningham to Leon Hajduk of San Antonio. Hajduk is the son of Mrs. Erna Guerra of Lampasas and the late Mr. Hajduk. The wedding is set for June 27 in San Antonio. Sylvia is a graduate of Silsbee High School and San Antonio Business College. The couple will reside in San Antonio where Hajduk is employed by Jordan Ford Company.
Cub Pack 88 Den 8 of Cub Scouts toured the printing plant visiting the Bee office Monday. The group included den chief Frank Eldredge and members Steven Walters Mark Stevens Harry Davids and George O'Brien with their mothers Mrs. C B Stevens and Mrs. Vance Walters attending as den mother and assistant den mother.
The Silsbee Junior High cheerleaders sponsor a rummage sale on Saturday at 6 30 a m in Santa Fe Park. Proceeds fund cheer uniforms pom poms and related needs. Team members listed include Bridget Brown Kethy Hawthorne Diane Hicks Becky Hobbs Ann Benson and Sharon Stutts.
The family thanks friends for food flowers visits cards and deeds of kindness in memory of their beloved brother Eugene Melvin Hayes. Mrs Pearl Whitney Mrs Ruby Ward Mrs Opal Creel H D Hayes and A A Hayes express appreciation for support. Shooting preserves operate year round as private enterprises offering hunting ranges and family recreation.
Members of the Silsbee Little Theater will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday May 19 in the Heritage Room of Silsbee State Bank for election of officers and five directors who will take office Oct 1 Ward Bush is president Reserved tickets for The Male Animal May 3 4 may be obtained at the meeting by members Those unable to attend may pick up tickets at Latham Latham 270 US Highway 96 South through May 26 Tickets go on sale to the general public May 27 The cast includes Evelyn Allen Weldon Gilchriest James Leigh Jerry Boardman Edward Grubbs Jack Evans Lance Latham Eddie Van Winkie Mrs W E Weiss I F Eldredge Jr and Mrs Edward Dominguez The director is Mrs Leon Rust
Mr and Mrs Paul James Thomas of Victor announce the birth of a son Clarence Omer on May 16 at Galfway General Hospital in Houston. Mrs Thomas is formerly Barbara Woodward of the city. John Stacy was born May 13 to Mr and Mrs Samuel H Denman of Silsbee. Mr and Mrs Norman Lynn Callaway of Fred announce a son John Dudley born May 15.
Texas Forest Service researchers seek a superior tree with small branches low knots straight trunk and good height. Grafted cuttings and seeds form seed orchards while the Texas A M University genetics lab led by J P van Buijtenen works to produce drought hardy trees and duplicate super trees. Lost Pines near Bastrop studied for hardiness with trials across six locations. artificial drought shelters help test survival, improving pine quality and windbreak seedling programs.
Pinecrest Baptist News reports a Monday night Brotherhood meeting with nine members present electing H. A. Thomas as president. The WMU met Tuesday with Mrs. L. H. Reed as president, and a church wide visitation program launches Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. including visits to prospects and absentees. Reverends Eddis Smith and J. P. Owens depart Dallas by plane Sunday for Detroit to attend the Southern Baptist Convention.
Officers of Texas Beta Wis chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa were installed at a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Don McGowan home with cohosts Mary Bower Frieda Johnson and Carolyn Lindsey. New officers include Martha Vernon president Ethel Ware second vice Carolyn Lindsey first vice Eleanor Hamilton corresponding secretary Marzie Smith recording secretary Jo Ann LaToof historian Dorothy Miller sergeant at arms Irene Holland chaplains Betty Morgan Frieda Johnson treasurer. Committees named include Lindsey Kirby Johnson Gardner with yearbook Bertha Mason Ruth Meek publicity Ward Fried Johnson Mary Grace Bower pledge Holland Clark Lydia Monk Ways and Means Choate Eleanor Hamilton Mary Bertram Pat Kirby Telephone Dorothy Miller Irene McGowan Altruistic Marzie Smith Jean Ratchford. A social hour and refreshments followed.
Dagma Fay Rudisaile of Sibbee was elected Phi Chi Theta treasurer for the 1966-67 school year at Texas Christian University. Installation followed at the May meeting of the national professional society for women majoring in business.
We express sincere thanks for the many kind deeds flowers cards visits and prayers during our stay in the hospital now at home and may receive visitors FE L and Verla Sergent
Thirty seven state game agencies supported by hunter funds run public hunter safety programs. The American Heart Association notes deaths from heart attacks during hunting are about three times those from firearms accidents.
Ruby Shannon recounts how Pedagogue and Demagogue evolved from roots in Greek and Roman usage. The piece traces education roles, slave tasks, and gender limits in Rome, then notes Oberlin College admitting girls in 1833 as a historical inflection point.
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