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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1957
Page
6
The Silsbee Bee lists its editorial staff and publishing team including co-owners and publishers David Read and R. L. Read, Lae News Editor Jerry Zuber, Society Editor Leona Whitman, and various department heads such as composing room foreman and pressroom workers. Names appear in a traditional masthead style with roles noted.
Caraway Motor Company showcased the 1958 Mercury lineup with Montereys Montclairs Turnpike Cruisers and Park Lane luxury models. New Marauder V-8 engines deliver 312 to 360 hp with Cool-Power design and a three stage cooling system. The Merc-O-Matic transmission offers precise range control and a unique cruising range feature prevents backward roll on inclines. Optional air cushion ride and coordinated interior color schemes enhance riding pleasure.
Rev. W. H. Dunn of First Pentecostal Church of Silsbee announced a campaign to aid the storm wrecked First United Pentecostal Church in Groves. The tornado last Thursday damaged the church and parsonage, with $50,000 in damages and partial insurance. Groves pastor Rev. Rodney Free, a former Silsbee boy, and his wife Bonnie Cook. Contributions may be made by calling EV 5-3405.
Funeral services for 82 year old Christopher C. Fee were conducted at First Baptist Church of Silsbee with Rev. R E Barclay and Rev. Bruce O Power presiding. Fee, a long time resident and Kirby Lumber retiree, died at his home Saturday evening. He is survived by his wife Molly Fee, a son W H Fee, two daughters Ben Toomey and Ruby Fee, a sister Linnie Rawls, three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Burial followed at Frank's Branch cemetery under Farmer Funeral Home guidance.
Alumni and ex students prepare for Waldo Mathews homecoming with a Panth ers football game against Chester Friday at 7 30 pm at Frank Robinson stadium The updated schedule includes a Panther roundup at 7 pm tonight a bonfire and pep rally at 8 pm an alumni program at 10 45 am Friday a pep meeting at 1 15 pm a tea from 3 30 to 4 30 and the queen s ball at 10 pm in the gym
Thelma Slaughter thanks everyone for prayers and cards during her hospital stay and specifically extends gratitude to the nurses at Hardin County hospital.
The engagement and upcoming wedding of Miss Nelda Creel and Elroy E. Simmons are announced by her mother Mrs. Benton Creel of Port Neches. The couple, graduates of Port Neches High School, plan to wed November 27 at 6 p.m. in the First Baptist Church chapel in Port Neches with Rev. J. C. Clements officiating. Miss Creel attends the Baptist Hospital school of professional nursing and is in her junior year. Mr. Simmons works for Mid-City Motors in Beaumont. After a wedding trip they will reside in Port Neches.
Zeke Dryden and wife welcomed a son Michael born Nov 6 at Hardin County hospital in Kountze. Local visits include Bob Bailey and others in Cleveland and Orange. Families from Houston Baytown Silsbee Rye and Highland visited friends. New 1958 cars seen in town. Beulah Cobb listed as sick.
The Business and Professional Women's club will sponsor a dance on Saturday November 30 at 8 p.m. in the Fire Hall tickets go on sale Friday. Proceeds go to the Alice Releford Memorial Fund which provides a scholarship for a secretary to attend the Certified Professional Seminar. The fund aims to become perpetual and already can fund a 1958 scholarship. The regular meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Ona McGinty and plans for a Christmas party to aid Ward B patients at Rusk State mental ward will be discussed.
The Southeast Texas Association of 60 Southern Baptist Churches commends KPAC TV Port Arthur for not advertising beer and other alcoholic beverages. W Edward Thiele president of the pastors association wrote the letter, brought to attention by Rev Bobby Roberts of Woodrow Baptist Church.
SMU geology staff announced the acquisition of a right femur from an extinct Texan mammoth dating 10 000 to 50 000 years ago. Dr David Clark notes the animal stood about 14 feet tall with tusks perhaps 12 feet long. The fossil, the largest SMU has obtained, was donated by Robert E Hornberger, Dallas oilman and real estate developer.
Mr and Mrs Carey Williamson attended the University of Texas and Baylor football game in Austin on Saturday. They also visited her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Lee Hacker in Waco.
Over fifty years the Christmas Seal Sale evolved from a $300 effort for a Delaware experimental TB hospital to a nationwide program run by 3,000 TB associations. It notes 95 Texas chapters contributing to education research rehabilitation and case funding.
A testimonial dinner for Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, Democratic Majority Leader, will be held in Houston on December 4. The event is expected to draw about 1000 friends and dignitaries from state, national, and local circles. A planning committee led by J. S. Abercrombie and Jesse Andrews is arranging tickets at 7.50 each, available by mail to 3401 South Main Street, Houston.
Mrs C S Sherrell and her children traveled to Tyler on Sunday after learning of the death of her uncle.
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