Minimax to Open New Supermarket in Silsbee
Fred W. Perlitz plans a Minimax affiliated supermarket at 1104 North Fifth Street in Silsbee. Construction to start within a week on a 110 by 180 foot lot. store features include 40 foot refrigerated produce and meat self service cases, open dairy, wide aisles, air conditioning, and low daily prices.
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Minimax
Houston
Texas
Fred W. Perlitz
Schumacher Wholesale Grocers
Beaumont
Perlitz
Silsbee
North Fifth Street
Fuller
Britton-Cravens
Meat
Jasper
Woodville
Nederland
Concert Program Tonight Features Varied Music
A benefit concert at St. John's Episcopal Church tonight features Andrea D'Albergo a 14 year old Galveston student with violin solo plus Dorothy Jordan on piano. Local performers include Mrs. Juanita Stover Mrs. Yvonne Neyland Mrs. Patricia Skinner Mrs. Elise Tennison and Mrs. Mignon Winger. Admissions proceeds go to the church building fund and the event starts at 8 o clock in the Silsbee High School auditorium.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Andrea D’albergo
Galveston
Ball High School
Andrew D’albergo
Dorothy Jordan
Juanita Stover
Yvonne Neyland
Patricia Skinner
Elise Tennison
Mignon Winger
Silsbee High School
Parking Meters Move Forward in Silsbee Council
Mayor H. M. Jones says downtown parking meters are to be placed after final site arrangements with Santa Fe railroad near Santa Fe park. Council reviews water and sewer hook-up charges, noting Silsbee’s five dollar water deposit and higher taps elsewhere. Comptroller Bill Pennington explains losses cited earlier are due to profit allocation to sinking funds.
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Silsbee
Santa Fe Railway
Santa Fe Park
H. M. Jones
Kirbyville
Liberty
Beaumont
Nederland
Bill Pennington
Dallas spring market prompts local children’s wear shop
Mrs F L McClanahan Jr and Mrs Gertrude Fields returned Friday from the spring market in Dallas where buyers viewed children's wear. Mrs McClanahan operates Junior Fashions, a local children's wear store.
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F. L. McClanahan, Jr
Gertrude Fields
Dallas
McClanahan
Tigers Close Out Season With Port Acres Here Friday
Silsbee fans saw John Bear Teel spark a 39 13 blowout over Saint Anthony’s Bulldogs as the Tigers prepare for Port Acres at Kirby Stadium. With Teel in backfield and Parker at halfback, Silsbee aims to finish 1954 strong behind a hefty line and a balanced attack.
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Tigers
Port Acres
Silsbee
John “Bear
Teel
Saint Anthony's Bulldogs
Bulldogs
Bill Dinkle
Tees
Kirby Stadium
Eagles
W. D. Kinard
Jimmy Stephens
Jay Wingfield
Ralph Willerman
Jimmy Childress
Bruce Carlson
Billy Caraway
Milton McKinney
Robert Davis
Buzz McDonald
Will
Keith Parker
Larry Hargrove
Jim McMurray
John Bates
Ledger
Tiger
Parker
Davis
McDonald
Paydirt
Saint Anthony
Hargrove
Carlson
Willerman
Kinard
Childress
LaBarbera
Fontenot
Farm Income Steady for Texas Farmers in 1954 Nine Months
Texas farmers saw cash income from products roughly flat in the first nine months of 1954 vs 1953, with total gains under 1 percent. Cotton and cotton seed led gains while grain sorghums, dairy, eggs, and vegetables fell. September rail shipments of livestock rose, signaling heavy marketing amid drought, though range prospects improved in October and cattle sales slowed.
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Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Bureau
Plymouth Unveils New 1955 Line With Power and Size
Plymouth Motor announces nationwide display of its 1955 lineup led by three engines 117 to 177 horsepower. New styling lowers and widens cars with four new four door Suburban wagons and optional PowerFlite steering brakes and air conditioning.
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Plymouth
John P. Mansfield
Plymouth Motor Corporation
Airtemp
Azalea Garden Club Studies Roses
The Azalea Garden Club met at Mrs. Thomas H Sim mons home with seven members and two visitors Mrs Curtis Isbell and Mrs W H Taylor present. President Mrs C J Thorn led the meeting. Mrs W F Caskey spoke on roses for the home. The next meeting will be at Mrs Caskey s home 1115 Cravens Drive.
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The
Azalea Garden Club
Thomas H. Simmons
Curtis Isbell
W. H. Taylor
C. J. Thorn
W. F. Caskey
Caskey
Cravens Drive
Next Week's Bee Out Wednesday Before Thanksgiving
The Silsbee Bee will publish on Wednesday next week to allow staff to enjoy the holiday. Advertisers and reporters should have copy ready by Monday to appear in the paper.
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Silsbee Bee
Camping Pursuits Reveal a Man's Make-Up in Autumn Woods
In November woods, campers endure cold, damp tents and greasy meals to escape modern life. The piece reflects on camping as a test of character, freedom from routine, contemplative moments by a campfire, and the return refreshed to everyday existence after the trip.
Junior Class Play Green Grow the Lilacs Dec 9 and 10
Rehearsals for the musical Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs proceed for the junior class production based on Oklahoma. Double cast, the show runs December 9 and 10 with a large cast and staff led by director Duane Newell and musical director Ida Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Redmond
Tommy Burkes
Raymon Robinson
Suzanne Collier
Noble Gulledge
Billy Hartman
Welburn Hudgins
Tommy Sanford
R. Lee O’quinn
Howard Holland
Edward Haynes
Glen Thornton
Sara Lane
Duane Newell
Ida Lewis
Costumiere
Janie Hough
Evelyn Allen
Jo Ann Sarver
Clearing Of Site For New Refinery Gets Underway
Clearing begins for a new refinery to be built by American Republics Corporation and partners four miles west of Silsbee on Highway 418. Olsen Company of Houston wins turnkey contract. project to take about eight months. Plant will produce propane, butane, motor fuel and LPGs with a field gas gathering system and processing capacity of around 20 million MCF per day.
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American Republics Corporation
Olsen Company of Houston
Ralph Benson
American Republics
Silsbee
Kountze Road
Cravy Settlement
Houston Oil Company
Clegg & Hunt
Kirby Petroleum Company
Hampton Gas-Distillate
Hardin County Sheriff Announces Week of Major Arrests
Sheriff Whitaker and deputies reported 47 arrests for the week including 4 DWIs, 7 indecent exposures, 26 drunks, 4 drunk in cars, 2 traffic cases, 1 hot check, 1 forgery, 2 burglaries, and 28 arrests this week. Floyd Collins and Charles Knause faced burglary and felony theft charges in Liberty. Floyd Payne, sought for two months, was arrested in Tomball and indicted for forgery. Ray Miller, a Houston truck line operator, paid fines for hot checks issued in Silsbee.
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Hardin County Sheriff's Department
Whit Whitaker
Whitaker
Floyd Collins
Dayton
Charles Knause
Liberty
Justice of the Peace
Berneice
Tomball
Hardin County
Houston
Ray Miller
Silsbee
Larry Hargrove Grabs First Deer in Free Hunt
Silsbee High School football star Larry Burke Hargrove took his first buck, an eight point, in Kerrville area, during Texas free hunt opening. He was among 75 Texans chosen from 5000 applicants. 15 hunters hunted Tuesday with three others killing. His rifle was a loaner from H M Donalson.
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Larry Burke Hargrove
Kerrville
Silsbee
Burke A. Hargrove
Larry
H. M. Donalson
Nephew of Mrs. Tatman Dies in Kerrville Car Crash
William "Bill" Fruge, 19, of Junction and former Beaumont resident, was killed Saturday in an automobile wreck near Kerrville. Two others died in the collision. Fruge, a student at San Marcos Teachers' College, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Fruge. Funeral services were held Monday. Mrs. R. D. Tatman attended the funeral in Junction.
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R. D. Tatman
Junction
William “Bill” Fruge
Kerrville
Young Fruge
San Marcos Teachers’ College
Beaumont
J. M. Fruge
Silsbee Eastern Star rumage sale set for Saturday
The Silsbee Order of Eastern Star will hold a rummage sale this Saturday, November 20, at Santa Fe Park.
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Silsbee Order of
Eastern Star
Santa Fe Park
New Kirby Mill Tests Plant Units This Week
Kirby Lumber Company advances toward full operation of its $10 million mill with testing of the edging sorter and other components. Plant engineer Kurt Onstad says the sorter test went well, the power plant is in operation, and further tests of debarker and dry kiln are planned as parts are completed.
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New Kirby
Kirby Lumber Company
Kurt Onstad
The
Bee
Essay contest offers cash prizes for disabled employment progress
A national high school essay contest for 11th and 12th graders runs November 1 to January 31, 1955. Prizes range from 10 to 1000 dollars. Sponsored in Texas by the Department of Texas Disabled American Veterans and the Texas Committee for Employment of the Physically Handicapped. Entrants may contact local Texas Employment Commission offices or Disabled American Veterans Dept of Texas for details.
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Texas
Department of Texas Disabled American Veterans and
Texas Committee For Employment of the
Texas Employment Commission
Department of Texas
P. O
South Austin Station
Austin
Brother of Local Man Dies Wednesday
Joseph R. Jones 64 brother of Estel Jones of Silsbee died Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Funeral held Thursday at 2 30 in Magnolia Springs Church with Rev. Bob Franks officiating. Burial in church cemetery. survivors include wife, one son, four sisters and two brothers.
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Joseph R. Jones
Estel Jones
Silsbee
Mixson Memorial Clinic
Magnolia Springs
Bob Franks
Church of Christ
E. E. Stringer
Dr. and Mrs McNeil Return From Cuba
Dr and Mrs W C McNeil returned home Saturday night from Miami Florida where Dr McNeil represented the Texas Board of Dental Examiners at the American Dental Association meeting He and Mrs McNeil then flew to Havana Cuba and reported a marvelous time They were gone 10 days.
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W. C. McNeil
Miami
Florida
McNeil
Texas Board of Dental Examiners
American Dental Association
Elephant rides thrill kids at Pines Theatre area
The Beaumont sponsored elephant Babe drew a young and old crowd in Silsbee as Jefferson Amusement Co sets up near L. B. Jones service station between the station and the Pines. Babe will stay through Friday with three ponies for younger riders.
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Silsbee
Babe
Jefferson Amusement Company
Beaumont
Pines Theatre
L. B. Jones
The
Pines
Bracelets Awarded to Four Silsbee High Girls
Four Silsbee high school girls, all honor winners for the year, received bracelets from Manitzas Credit Javelers via local manager Mr Cohen. Recipients were Dorothy Hutto homecoming queen Suzanne Collier most beautiful girl Betty Jowledge most popular and Patsy White band sweetheart.
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Silsbee High School
Manitzas Credit Javelers
Cohen
Dorothy Hutto
Suzanne Collier
Betty Jowledge
Patsy White
Texas Still Leads In Cattle
Texas remains the nation’s cattle empire with over 8.5 million cattle, about one beef animal per person. The large cattle population accounts for about 40 percent of total cash receipts for farming in Texas.
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Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Silsbee Swimming Club Plans Annual Meeting
The Silsbee Swimming Club, Inc. sets its annual meeting for December 1 at 7 30 p m at the fire station. Directors will be elected for the coming year among 169 paid members eligible to vote and 47 installment members. Plans discussed include park area development with benches barbecue pits and picnic areas. Current directors listed include H M Jones L A Yankeie secretary treasurer J Perkins Mrs Margaret McNeil BE M Wilson Jr W F Caskey H N Hopkins N A Cravens and Walter Murphey.
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Silsbee Swimming Club, Inc
J. C. Perkins
Club
H. M. Jones
L. A. Yankie
Perkins
Margaret McNeil
M. Wilson, Jr
W. F. Caskey
H. N. Hopkins
N. A. Cravens
Walter Murphey
Garden Club Holds Annual Fall Tea in November gathering
The Silsbee Garden Club held its annual fall tea at Mrs. W. C. McNeil home on November 16 with 60 members and guests. A floral berry and pepper decoration by Mrs. A. L. Tucker won grand prize. 21 arrangements were judged by Mrs. R. N. Oakley and Mrs. James A. Ruth.
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Silsbee Garden Club
W. CC. McNeil
A. L. Tucker
Garden Club
R. N. Oakley
James A. Ruth
Port Neches
McNeil
H. C. Hopkins
John Martin
C. R. Tucker
H. M. Fuller
Moreland
W. C. McNeil
Chas Howell
Frank Payne
L. P. Skinner
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Andrea D'Albergo
Occupy Council
Donalsons
David Read
Sheriff's Dept
OFS
Mrs. McNeil
Cuba
Swimming Club
L. O. Turrentine
R. E. Jackson
H. H. Morgan
T. E. Schley
W. C. Britton
Martin Wilson
Hopkins
Joe Markley
O. C. Seely
W. L. Armstrong
I. G. Markham
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