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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1958
Page
8
The Tiger Rag lists editors and contributors across departments including foreign correspondence, calendar, sports, club, feature, society, fashion, auditorium, and nature writing. Names span Danna Holmes to Ronnyve Cones with multiple assistants and reporters noted.
A roster of attendees includes Petty Cravey Patricia Hare Kay Gossett Dorothy Miller Shirley Perry Jolo Griffith Edna Hall Nancy Holland Jo Ann Johnson Brenda Wilson Jane Odom Jana Jackson Carolyn Grant Carolyn Fabrigate David Milstead Gloria Grant Melva RKilers Cecile Verdine Stephens Sally Joe Jones Narisse Collins Gloria Harville Cornelia Cook Danna Kolmes Rita Willermin Cecile Benty Margaret Bell Shirley McNeeley and others listed in the society section.
A written meditation on schooling asks why students attend. It contrasts those who seek knowledge with those who merely occupy time and seek distraction. The piece notes attention gaps in class and questions the source of true learning.
The passage argues students blame teachers when courses fail to impart new knowledge. It urges students to take responsibility for absorbing lectures and making the most of education, stressing personal effort as essential in a knowledge driven era.
On Thursday November 12 1958 the B squad hosts a 7:30 p.m. game at home versus French. The next day Friday November 13 1958 the Tigers play French at 7:30 p.m. at Kirby Stadium.
The author arrives in Brussels from Paris on October 17, visits the fair grounds, notes the Reception Hall and Belgian Avenue, and climbs the Atomium tower 335 feet high after a long line. The Atomium was built by Belgium Metal Industry for the fair, with a 23 second ascent and elevator speed of 16.4 per second.
The article surveys the Exposition with the Atonium offering views from its top sphere and a Saudi Arabia oil derrick replica. Exhibits include Pan American Airlines miniature world tours, Moroccan goods, British Commonwealth films, and Russian displays of Lenin and Sputniks.
Attendees praised the grounds and ambiance remarking the Fair was very enjoyable with a Magnifique atmosphere and delightful experiences noted throughout the event.
Cheryl Markham, a new celebrity on our staff, placed in the Johnny Reb contest with an essay praising Sgt Richard Kirkland of the Second Carolina Volunteers. She recounts Kirkland’s water delivery to wounded Union soldiers at Fredericksburg and his celebrated act of mercy amid battle.
An assembly Friday honored Silsbee High School ex graduates. Pete Farmer served as master of ceremonies. The program included welcomes, responses, class recognitions, and musical numbers by Etta Mae Johnson and D. D. Shine's groups. Longest distance traveled and states represented were highlighted. The oldest ex graduate was Mrs Rainier and the farthest traveler Lynn Lewis from France. The event closed with a pep rally led by captains Billy Barclay and Kenneth Parker.
Silsbee Tigers, stunned 14 0 by Liberty Panthers in a Homecoming crowd, prepare for a 7 30 start hosting Nederland in their first district tilt. Nederland has two wins and five losses this season as both teams aim for a gritty showdown.
Liberty edged Silsbee 14 to 0 as the Panthers amassed 150 total yards to the Tigers 95. Kenneth Parker led a 6-for-17 passing effort while Johnny Barr topped Silsbee rushers with 24 yards. Panters’ backs outweighed and outplayed the Tigers as several players battled cramps and minor injuries.
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