Kiwanis Chili Supper Set for Next Tuesday
Kiwanis Club plans a chili supper at Silsbee High School cafe on Tuesday Nov 17 from 6 to 8 pm. Proceeds fund charity. Tickets on sale from members. General Chairman Weeks Crawford assigned cooks and serving crews for two shifts and organizers. Music by Melvin Winger and Jimmy Jeffrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee High School
Kiwanis Club
Pete Farmer
Weeks Crawford
Newton Hopkins
Alf Fullingim
David Read
Don Hough
Silsbee Christmas Promotion Plans Overview
The Retail Merchants Committee of the Silsbee Chamber of Commerce outlines 1959 Christmas activities led by John Skinner. Santa will visit Saturdays from Nov 28 through Dec 24 with extended hours on Dec 22 23 and 24. Allen Warrick to host ceremonies. weekly programs include music and prizes as in prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Silsbee
Silsbee Merchants
Retail Merchants Committee
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
John Skinner
Skinner
Chamber of Commerce
Robert Neyland
Allen Warrick
Cere
Country Club To Elect New Directors Tuesday
Hardin County Country Club will hold its annual membership meeting and elect five new directors Tuesday at the pro shop. President Frank McClanahan, retiring, notes only 400 dollars in land payments remain and 165 members. Nominees include Dr Copeland, J. C. Perkins, R. A. Richardson, Pete Farmer, Jim Cawley, and others. outgoing directors stay until January 1 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Country Club
Frank McClanahan
McClanahan
Club
John Spiller
Mr McClanahan
Sam P. Copeland
Frank Rudisaille
Tom Benson
E. M. Wilson Jr
Benson
Rudisaille
Dr Copeland
Mr. Wilson
E. M. Brookins
J. C. Perkins
Pete Farmer
R. A. Richardson
Fred Perlitz Sr
John Cullinan
Jim Cawley
J. A. White
R. O. Jackson
Henry Donelson
Barney McMahon
George Wright
Earl Stover
Gertrude Fields
Deer Hunters Anticipate Monday Season Opening in East Texas
East Texas sportsmen in nine counties including Jasper Newton Tyler Hardin Jefferson Orange Liberty Montgomery and Polk look forward to the deer season opener Monday November 16 and closing December 31. The bag limit is two wild bucks with pronged antlers. an abundant mast year boosts both deer and squirrel crops. State Game Warden Olan Davis notes no open turkey season in these counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
Hardin County
Texas
Game Commission
Jasper
Newton
Tyler
Preemett
Hardin
Jefferson
Orange
Liberty
Montgomery
Polk
Olan Davis
Silsbee
Talent Show Headed to Silsbee Schools
The Miss Silsbee Talent Show will be staged in public schools on Wednesday. Sponsored by the local PTA, performances occur at 9:30 a.m. in Kirby Elementary, 11:00 a.m. in the High School, 1:10 p.m. in the Junior High, and 2:15 p.m. in Redd-Turrentine School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
PTA
Kirby
Redd-Turrentine
Space Playlet To Highlight PTA Meeting In Silsbee
An original playlet Man Into Space will highlight the Silsbee PTA meeting Tuesday at 3 30 p m in the junior high auditorium. About 50 students from Mrs Chester’s class write the script from space program studies as the district showcases science in Silsbee public schools. Child care for ages three to 12 will be provided and budget adoption plus Cub Scout Pack 199 charter presentation by Earl Wills will headline the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Parent-Teachers Association
Chester
Sulshee
Earl Wills
Silsbee Pta
Mrs Virgil Chance Visits Amarillo Homes This Week
Mrs Virgil Chance of Amarillo is visiting in the homes of Mr R L Harrison and Mr and Mrs T M Pickett this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Chance
Amarillo
R.L. Harrison
T. M. Pickett
Chance Loeb patrons approve bond issue and tax plan
Chance Loeb Independent School patrons on Saturday approved a 295000 school improvement bond issue. Voters backed the maintenance tax at 1.50 per 100 and a 30 percent assumption of old bonded indebtedness, with margins: 340 86 on tax, 344 85 on bonds, 342 86 on indebtedness. Election judge C. E. Reed presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chance- Loeb Independent School District
C. E. Reed
Motor Bank Opens Monday Morning on 5th St
Plans for opening of Silsbee State Bank's new Motor Bank announced by E M Wilson Jr. drive-in units begin operation Monday at 9 a.m. New hours run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, with noon hours. closed Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee State Bank
E. M. Wilson Jr
Birdwell Wins Kountze Mayor's Race in Special Election
W G Birdwell, a Kountze businessman and operator of Birdwell's Department Store, won the special mayoral election with 204 votes over Ray Boyd's 125. A L Bevil received four write in votes. Birdwell will serve the remainder of Lamar Hargrove's term, who resigned due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Birdwell
Kountze
Birdwell
Birdwell’s
Boyd
Boyd's Cafe
Lamar Hargrove
Beaumont Flower School Trains Garden Club Members
Garden Clubbers attended Beaumont Flower School held in the City Park and Recreation Building. Instructor was Mrs. J. Webb of Houston. Silsbee Garden Club members listed include Mrs. B. A. McMahon president, Mrs. A. L. Tucker, Mrs. L. H. Wade, Mrs. S. T. Walker, Mrs. L. O. Turrentine, Mrs. W. C. McNeil, Mrs. Earl Stover, and Mrs. F. Eldredge Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont City Council of
Kelly Fogg to Speak at Silsbee Kiwanis Meeting
Santa Fe Railway executive representative Kelly Fogg will address the Silsbee Kiwanis Club at the November 18 gathering. Fogg, a well known former resident of Silsbee, will be hosted by program chairman Gus Husmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Fogg
Santa Fe Railway
Silsbee Kiwanis Club
Fogg
Silsbee
Gus Husmann
Pasadena visitors stay with Wooleys this weekend
Mr and Mrs James L Parker and family of Pasadena were weekend guests in the home of Mr and Mrs RK W Wooley and their sister and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Parker
Pasadena
Bssister and
RK. W. Wooley
United Appeals drive reaches 53 percent completion in Silsbee
Collections in Silsbee's 1960 United Appeals drive stand at about 53 percent complete as of this week. The drive ends November 30, said Chairman Gus Husmann. Firms reporting 100 percent employee participation include Silsbee Clinic, Caraway Motors, Farmer Funeral Home, Silsbee Dry Goods, Birdwell's Department Store, Hardin Drug Co., Morgan & Lindsey, Cactus Transport, and Silsbee Auto Co. He noted other firms may also have full participation once reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
United Appeals
A.e J
Gus Husmann
Silsbee Clinic
Caraway Motors
Farmer Funeral Home
Silsbee Dry Goods
Birdwell’s Department Store
Hardin Drug Co
Morgan & Lindsey
Cactus Transport
Silsbee Auto Co
Local Families Welcome Newborns Across Hardin County
Mr and Mrs Jackie Harris of Huntsville welcome Richard Bruce born Nov 7 at Memorial Hospital Huntsville. Jack Harris family of Silsbee and Clifford Turk of Beaumont announce newborn James Kevin born Nov 6. Willis Avery born Nov 7 to Avery Vincent of Silsbee. Robin Dee born Nov 6 to Roger Widener of Buna. Wesley Durwood Yawn Jr born Nov 7 to W D Yawn Sr of Silsbee. Debra June born Nov 9 to Richard Junior Morse of Thicket. David Clifton born Nov 8 to Jack Strahan of Batson. Edward Gladding II born Nov 5 to Lauriston S Taylor Jr. Patricia Ann born to Lewis N Hooks of Silsbee. Pamela Kay born Nov 10 to Paul A Fisher of Silsbee. John Dwayne born Nov 10 to Johnnie Eugene Olds of Evadale. Mary Melinda born Nov 10 to Hannon Hollyfield of Silsbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Harris
Huntsville
Richard Bruce
Memorial Hospital
Jack Harris
Silsbee
Clifford Turk
Beaumont
James Kevin
Hardin County Hospital
Willis Avery
Hardin Cunty Hospital
Avery Vincent
Roger M. Widener
Buna
Robin Dee
Wesley Durwood Yawn Jr
W. D. Yawn
Debra June
Richard Junior Morse
Thicket
David Clifton
Jack Strahan
Batson
Lauriston S. Taylor Jr
Edward Gladding II
Lewis N. Hooks
Patricia Ann
Pamela Kay
Paul A. Fisher
Johnnie Eugene Olds
Evadale
John Dwayne
Mary Melinda
Hannon Hollyfield
Dental Assistants Meet at Dr McNeil Home
Sabine District Dental Assistants Society held its November meeting Monday night at the home of Dr and Mrs W C McNeil. Dr McNeil spoke and a film from the Centennial Session of the American Dental Association shown. Twenty one assistants attended from Silsbee Orange Port Arthur and Beaumont with guests Dr G Broussard Dr J Turek and Dr R K O Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabine District Dental Assistants Society
W. C McNeil
McNeil
American Dental Association
New York
Silsbee
Orange
Port Arthur
Beaumont
G. Broussard
J Turek
RK. O. Jackson
Council Refuses To Accept Resignation Of Mayor Jones
Mayor H M Dusty Jones submitted his resignation to the Silsbee city council on Wednesday night and the council voted unanimously not to accept it. Councilman A R Neyland moved to reject the resignation, backed by F L Choate with support from H C Hopkins and C E Landolt Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
H. M. Dusty Jones
Silsbee
A. R. Neyland
F. L. Choate
H. C. Hopkins
C. E. Landolt Jr
Three Fined on DWI Counts in County Court
Deputy Rountree reported 17 arrests in Rountze for the past week. Three drunk drivers pleaded guilty in Judge Fletcher Richardson's county court with sentences of three days in jail and fines. Alson was fined 50 dollars, Williams 50, and Jones 100 with costs. Driving while intoxicated brings a six month license suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rountze
Dave Rountree
Fletcher Richardson
K. V. Alson
DWI
John W. Williams
Bernard Wright Jones
Beaumont
Rountree
William J. Jasper Dies in Houston at 84
William J. Jasper, 84, father of Mrs. C. R. Baker of Silsbee, died last Thursday in a Houston nursing home. He was a San Augustine County native and lived with his children in recent years. Funeral services were held Saturday at Gibson Funeral Home in Lufkin with burial in Crow Cemetery, San Augustine County. He is survived by Mrs. Baker, four other daughters, five sons, and grandchildren.
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William J. Jasper
C. R. Baker
Silsbee
Gibson
Lufkin
San Augustine
Jasper
Houston
Baker
Henry C Pitts 52 Kountze native buried in Kountze
Funeral services for Henry Collier Pitts 52 lifelong Kountze resident were held at the First Baptist Church Kountze with Rev E P Ramsey and Rev Bob Waters officiating. He died Monday night at Hardin County Hospital after a long illness. Survivors include wife Bess Pitts son Henry K Pitts Huntsville daughter Mrs R M Robertson two brothers and two grandchildren. Burial followed at McKinney Cemetery near Kountze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Collier Pitts
Kountze
First Baptist Church
E. P. Ramsey
Bob Waters
First Methodist Church
Keuntze
Pitts
Hardin County Hospital
Navy
Bess Pitts
Henry K Pitts
Huntsville
R. M. Robertson
BE. M Pitts
Woodville
F. & Pitts
Funeral attendance noted for Mrs. S. R. Jones
Out of town relatives attended the funeral services for Mrs. S. R. Jones on Friday. Emma Brown of Monroe Louisiana and Mr and Mrs Jerry Brown also from Monroe were among the mourners. The daughter and son in law Rev Henry Patton of Arrow Pass were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Jones
Emma Brown
Jerry Brown
Monroe
Rtv
Henry Patton
Aratwe Pass
Injury Plagued Tigers Prep for Beaumont Clash
Silsbee Tigers battle injuries as they brace for a 1959 district 11 AAA game at Purple stadium against French of Beaumont. Coach Maurice Hobbs expects some players like Ratliff Gilbert and Pontes to return, while Andrew Hare Ratliff and Modisette star on defense in last week 64 6 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Buffaloes
Beaumont
Silsbee Tigers
French of
Purple Stadium
Pirates
Victor
Nederland
Bulldogs
French High
Tiger
Gene Roberts
Bobby Pontes
Randy Read
Richard Ratliff
Nicky Gilbert
Maurice Hobbs
Ratliff
Gilbert
Pontes
Silsbee
Bo Tarver
Andrew Hare
Bobby Modisette
Frank Grote Named to Lumber Group in Lufkin
Frank R Grote of Silsbee is vice chairman and Clyde Thompson of Diboll was elected chairman of the Texas Logging Committee in Lufkin on November 5. The 12 member executive group includes E L Kurth Jr of Kelly and Ted Maberry of Lufkin among others, organized to advance Southern Pine lumber industry practices across Texas and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Thompson
Diboll
Texas
Texas Logging Committee
Lufkin
Texas’ Logging Committee
Frank .R. Grote
Silsbee
E. L. Kurth, Jr
Kellys
Southern Pine Ass’n
Thompson
Grote
Kurth
Ted Maberry
Carl Helton
Jasper
N. B. Weatherford
Camden
J. S. Daniel
Vern Ellis
Barney McMahon
Jessie Summers
Nacogdoches
Fred Sage
Corrigan
Johnny Honeycutt
Camp Fire Girls Executive Council Groups Named
The executive council of Silsbee Campfire Girls Association met Monday night in the offices of D. D. Shine on South Third Street. Chairman Frank Rudisaile named committees for Registrar and recruitment, Public Relations, and Funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Campfire Girls Association
D. D. Shine
S. Third Street
Frank Rudisaile
I. V. McWhorter
Cecil Cobble
McWhorter
A. J. Ragan
David Read
Mr. Shine
J. C. Perkins
Jack Shepherd
Silsbee Woman's Club To Meet Today
The Silsbee Woman's Club plans a 3 p m meeting at Mrs B L Moreland's home with cohosts Mrs L E Martin and Mrs H Fuller. Mrs Earl Stover will discuss Germany using color slides, assisted by Mrs R H Ernst and Mrs I F Eldredge Jr. A Count Your Blessing ritual will light the first candle and members will contribute to CARE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Woman's Club
B. L. Moreland
L. E. Martin
H. Fuller
Earl Stover
Germany
R. H. Ernst
I. F. Eldredge Jr
Jess L. Odom
CARE
Judge W T McNeil Visits Bee Office In Silsbee
Judge W T McNeil associate justice of the 9th Court of Civil Appeals in Beaumont visited the Bee office in Silsbee on Wednesday. He was appointed to the Court about a year ago by Governor Frice Daniel and is known across Beaumont and the southern portion of the 9th Supreme Judicial District. He hopes to become better acquainted in the remaining 15 counties of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. McNeil
9Th Court of Civil Appeals
Beaumont
Silsbee
Bee
McNeil
Frice Daniel
9Th Suppreme
Reed families visit Fort Arthur on Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Reed of Fort Arthur spent Saturday with the David, A. B. and Read families, sharing time and hospitality in the community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Reed
Fort Arthur
David
A. B
Joe Savage Elected President of Surveyor Group
Joe Savage of 109 Cravens Drive Silsbee was elected president of the Deep East Texas Chapter of the Texas Surveyors Association at its annual meeting in Tyler County. Darrell D. Shine and Bill Albrecht were named officers along with J. W. Pedigo Robert Rotan and Robert Sutton as directors. John Huter retired president presided. Joyce Cox spoke on what the attorney expects of the surveyor. About 70 attendees including county officials were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Savage
Cravens Drive
Silsbee
Deep East Texas
Texas Surveyors Association
Tyler County
Joe’s Lake
Southwestern Settlement and Development Corporation
Darrell D. Shine
Bill Albrecht
J. W. Pedigo
Jasper
Robert Rotan
Robert Sutton
Woodville
John Hunter
Joyce Cox
Houston
Harris County Bar Association
Kirbyville Bank Opens After Remodel With Open House
The Kirbyville State Bank invites friends to an open house Saturday from 2 30 to 6 p m to view foreign and domestic currency collections and enjoy refreshments and a gift. B B Bovette and Gerald H Smith noted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirbyville State Bank
B. B. Bovette
Gerald H. Smith
Silsbee Woman Injured in Beaumont Auto Collision
Nora Bell Hanson, 55, of Silsbee, was listed in fair condition at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Beaumont after a two car crash Wednesday morning. Chest injuries were reported for Hanson. passenger Mrs. W. H. Hanson of Port Arthur and the other driver were unharmed. Mrs. H. F. Singletonary of Port Arthur was also said to be injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Bell Hanson
Silsbee
Hotel Dieu Hospital
Beaumont
Hanson
W. H. Hanson
Port Arthur
H. F. Singletary
Funeral Services For Mrs Johnnie Jones Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Johnnie Lula Jones 73 who died at her home on 555 S Eighth were held at the First Baptist Church. Rev R E Barclay officiated. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Ruby Patton of Aransas Pass and Mrs Hazel Baker of El Dorado Ark one son John Jones of Silsbee and four grandchildren. Interment followed at Resthaven cemetery with Farmer Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Lula Jones
S. Eighth
First Baptist Church
R. E. Barclay
Resthaven Cemetery
Farmer Funeral Home
E. J. Dietrich
John Kirby
B. B. Fuller
J. H. Simpson
Henry van Pelt
Clarence DeHart
Community members return from Eastern Star gathering
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Choate and several others journeyed to San Antonio last week to attend the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. They returned home Friday, bringing back remarks on the event and its activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Choate
L. M. Prather
Rose Sie Tuxworth
Virgil Chance
Harry VanWinckle
Harriett Stutts
Bob McClelland
Ora Milner
Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star
San Antonio
Fire Alarms Increase in Silsbee No Serious Damage Seen
Fire Chief John Busby says a sequence of alarms from Oct 7 to Nov 10 kept volunteers busy but caused little harm. The costliest incident was a $300 mobile home blaze in front of Ray's Food Town on Highway 96 Nov 7. other calls included minor or no damage at a welding shop, homes, a service station, a church, and tavern, with several fires resulting in no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
John Busby
Ray's
Highway 96
Lee Yawn
Ed Nash
Ave. L
Jim Reeves
J. D. Burnett
Evadale
Chance
Loeb Pentecostal
Irene Kemp
North Pine St
Blue Bonnet Cafe
Tom Sawyer
Spurger Highway
Conner Os Me
Local Firemen Place Fourth In Buna Pump Races
Members of the Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department attended the East Texas Firemen and Fire Marshal's Association meeting in Buna. A three man team entered the pumper race and finished fourth in the three man event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buna
Gilsbee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kiwanis
C-C Committee
Country Club
hance-Loeb
Motor Bank
Garden
Beaumont Flower School
Husmann
Hello World
Henry (. Pitts
SHS
Lilse High School
Exes
Don L. Hough
Bruce Watts Jr
John Hartman
Pat. Richardson
Anelle Poshataske
Candy McWhorter
Patricia Hare
Betty McInnis
Frank Grote
Camp Fire Girls Executive Council
Silsbee Woman’s Club
W. T. McNeil
Surveyor Group
Kirbyville Bank
Johnnie Jones
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