Local Social and Publishing Staff of Silsbee News
The Silsbee association assigns a Thursday edition published at 410 Highway 96 in Silsbee Texas with a second class mailing permit dated April 10 1919 under the 1879 act. Co owners and publishers include David Read and R L Read with Jerry Zuber as city editor and Leona Whitman society editor. mechanical staff names include Tommy Read Harold Leigh Ruth Stirling James Johnson and Charles Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
David Read
R. L. Read
Jerry Zuber
Mrs. Leona Whitman
Tommy Read
Harold Leigh
Mrs
Ruth Stirling
James Johnson
Charles Green
Ray's
Silsbee Tigers set to host Conroe in homecoming showdown
With two tight district wins behind them the Silsbee Tigers prepare for a stern test as Conroe arrives to spoil homecoming. Predictions lean 6 0 for the locals as the season presses on amid whispers of doubt in town. A chunk of weekend hunting notes and Halloween street traffic pepper the page, including an albino squirrel bagged in Tyler County and a Wyoming mule deer report.
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Silsbee Tigers
Conroe
Tigers
Ledger
Azalea Garden Club Meets for Table Settings Program
The Azalea Garden Club met October 25 at the home of Mrs J K Bower with cop hostess Mrs C J Thorne. Twelve members and one guest Mrs L P Skinner attended as Mrs H E Warren led the business meeting. Mrs C H Mitchell of Beaumont presented the program Table Settings with demonstrations on formal tea and internal lunch table settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azalea Garden Club
J. K. Bower
C. J Thorne
L. P. Skinner
H. E. Warren
C. H. Mitchell
Beaumont
Tent Circus Presents Two Silsbee Shows Today
Units of Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. circus moved into Silsbee this morning. Two performances set for 2:30 and 8:00 p m feature a 200 animal menagerie including elephants and hippos. The 25th anniversary program spans three rings and two stages with acts from 26 nations and spectacles Babes in Toyland and Dance to the Sun God. Doors open one hour before showtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al G. Kelly
Miller Bros. Circus
Silsbee
Ghost of the thicket seen by game warden on Halloween night
Game Warden Olan Davis patrolled near the Ariola area on Halloween night when a glowing light appeared in the trees. He initially thought lantern, then realized a buck deer stood at close range with foxfire on head and neck, prompting him to radio the sighting as the ghost of the thicket.
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Olan Davis
Ariola
Davis
Highways of Hope Sermon At Good Shepherd Baptist News
The New Bethel Association WMU annual meeting convened at Good Shepherd Baptist Church on Oct 27 with 82 women. Rev David Jenkins spoke on Jamaican work and showed films while 14 men attended a Brotherhood meeting to plan revival. A revival and all night prayer were scheduled for Nov 12 26 with daily cottage prayer meetings.
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New Bethel Association of
WMU
Good Shepherd Baptist Church
Willie Feagan
David Jenkins
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church of
Fred
Jamaica
Brotherhood
Waylon Buckner
H.C. Ross
Chuck Willis
W. B Kelly
Hayward Hayes
Jack Harville
James Skinner
Willis Lawn
Young Adult Training Union
Alexander the Great Wept Over No More Worlds to Conquer
Quote attributed to ancient conqueror states he shed tears for lack of new worlds to seize. reflects legendary sentiment on ambition and limitless conquest.
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Alexander the Great
Expert Rifleman Cecil Skinner Honored at Fort Carson
Pvt Cecil L Skinner, inducted Sept 1914, stationed at Fort Carson Colorado, earns expert rifleman rank with an average of 86 of 111 shots. His group top score was 92 of 112. Son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Skinner, Silsbee High School graduate, former East Texas Pulp and Paper Company employee.
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Pvt
Cecil L. Skinner
US Army
Fort Carson
Colo
Cecil Skinner
Silsbee High School
East Texas Pulp and Paper Company
PTA Group To Hear Attorney Stover
The junior high and senior high school PTA will meet Tuesday night at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium. Mrs G T Eason will preside and Earl Stover local attorney will be guest speaker with his topic Citizenship.
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PTA
G. T. Eason
Earl Stover
Local Obituaries And Community Notes From Buna Area
William Alexander, 74, of Lamarque died at home after residing in Buna and Lamarque. Survived by four sons, two daughters, four brothers, one sister, 14 grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Funeral at Barnes Creek Cemetery with E. M. Kemlinton Mortuary. Plus: capon sale at the fair, local births, visitors, and upcoming Firemen's Auxiliary meeting. Tony's Department-store opens in Buna offering men, women, and children's apparel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Barton
William Alexander
Lamarque
Buna
Pentecostal Church
A. T. Alexander
San Leon
Texas
E. D. Alexander
L. T. Alexander
Houma
R. L. Moses
Liberty
T. H. Owens
Elf Alexander
Calvin Alexander
George Alexander
Else, la
Case Alexander
Humble
Roy Malone
Texas City
Barnes Creek
E. M. Kemlinton
Elbert Erwin
Little Jim
Houston
William Erwin
Mara Grant
Jackson Lane
Baptist Hospital
Tony
Cub Scout Den 5 Meets at Edwards Home
Den 5 of Pack 188 met October 25 at Mrs. Doug Las Edwards home. Seven cubs attended and worked on Trick or Treat bags. Lester King served refreshments, Charles Landgraf served as scribe.
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Douglas Edwards
Lester King
Camp Fire Ceremony Obeserves Trail Seekers Beads in Cravens Hall
The Tanya-su-ta Camp Fire group held a Wednesday ceremony in Cravens Hall. Diane Littlepage Alice Fullingim and Nancy Shine lit the ceremonial candle. Kaye J and Gaye Jonte received Trail Seekers rank and honor beads from Mrs S V McWhorter. Nan Hargrove served refreshments to 14 members and guests. plans for a Halloween party were announced.
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Cravens Hall
Diane Littlepage
Alice Fullingim
Nancy Shine
Kathy McCarney
Kaye J
Gaye Jonte
S. V. McWhorter
Nan Hargrove
McWhorter
R. E. Jonte
Randy
Harry Holt
G. B. Athey
Breckenridge
Holt
N. P. McCarney
J. B. Felps
Jonte
Charming
Blue Birds
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Ember
Pressman
Minor Wilson
Tyler County
Wilson
Louis “Pug” Johnson
Hanna Holleyfield
Bob Sissell
Evadale
Robertson
Frank Miller
Tommy Byers
Wyoming
Buffalo
Sissell
Jones
Kelly B. McRight
Dan R. Sistrunk
McNeese State College
Civil Defense
Lake Charles
Rexall
America
Padio
Lears Beaumonter
Silsbee Garden Club
Kirby School
Fred Giles
Amicable Life Insurance Company
Loe
Herbert G
Tent Circus
Good Shepherd Baptist News
North Fifth Street
PTA Group
Stover
Gum Slough and Thicket News
Olson Shows
Don Smith
R. Webb
Sallie Webb
Groves
Sc. J. Judy
Pear Ridge
Calvary Baptist Church
E. Gleade
Rex Lane
Perry Don Moore
Victor Friday
W. E. Whitaker
Biloxi
Miss
Johnnie Whitaker
Mobil
Ala
Bellingrath Gardens
Firemen’s Auxiliary
Firemen’s Hall
Iris Pope
Hotel Dieu
R. G. Bean
Kathy
Pat
Ellen
John Bean
Lloyd Fuller
Kenneth Whitmire
Huntsville
Leaman Brooks
Thicket
D. D. Looper
Freeport
M. D. Anderson Clinic
Miss Sallie Lester
Lester Road
Eston Whitmire
Grant Herbst
St. John’s Episcopal Church
E. EF. Baker
Southern Division of Santa Fe Railroad
Temple
St. John’s Byth Railroad
Roosevelt Drive
Charles Landgraf Scribe
U.S. Savings Bonds
U.S
Newspapers of
Ed Gossett
Texas State Savings Bond Committee
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