Community Thanksgiving Service Set in Silsbee
Rev. R Eugene Jonte announces the annual Community Thanksgiving Service to be hosted by First Methodist Church in Silsbee on Tuesday November 24 at 730 p m Nine local pastors and guest minister Dr Howard Carter of England will participate with an open invitation to all. Dr Carter a world renowned preacher and former London Bible School head will also preach at the Assembly of God. Mrs Etta Mae Johnson and the First Methodist Chancel Choir will provide music with organist Mrs Etta Mae Johnson and director Mrs Alvin Ragin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Eugene Jonte
First Methodist Church
Silsbee
Jonte
Howard Carter
England
Carter
Assembly of God
Bible School and Missionary Association
London
United States
Etta Mae Johnson
Alvin Ragin
H. L. Foster
George McCall
Seizure Fatal To J A Smith At Friday Night Game
J A Jim Smith 70 of 1064 North 4th Street Silsbee died at 745 p m Friday after a seizure at the Silsbee Liberty football game. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Tennison Clinic after being taken there in a Farmer ambulance. He was a Spur native, lived in Silsbee 40 years, a church deacon, and long active in school and veterans groups. Funeral 2 pm Sunday at First Baptist Church. Burial Frank's Branch Cemetery. Survived by wife Bessie, two sons Perry and Eugene, daughter Mrs Jimmie Lee Blair. Pallbearers were Deacons of First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A
Jim) Smith
North 4Th Street
Silsbee
Silsbee-Liberty
Tennison Clinic
Smith
Spurger
First Baptist Church
Silsbee Independent
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sinclair
R. E. Barclay
Frank’s Branch
Fredwith Farmer Funeral Home
Bessie Smith
Perry Smith
LaMarque
Eugene Smith
Houston
Jimmie Lee Blair
Truckee
Calif
Virgil Caraway
Ray Collins
Lenox Hawthorne
C. G. McC
Tipps of Tyler visit Nerrens this weekend
Mr and Mrs Dale Tipp of Tyler were weekend guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Earn est Nerren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Tipp
Tyler
Earnest Nerren
Trustees Discuss Building and Scholarship at Silsbee Session
Silsbee school trustees met Wednesday night with Supt. Don L. Hough back after a two month illness. They reviewed bills cafeteria operations and the failed May building program while appointing a committee to study changes and plan standards for the O Neil scholarship funded by Mrs Edgar O Neil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Supt
Don L. Hough
Bruce Watts
Hough
Gim
C. R. Baker
J. E
Pete” Farmer
Earl Wills
Weeks Crawford
O'Neil
Edgar O'Neil
Jail Report Shows 25 Booked In Week
Hardin County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Dave Rountree reported 25 persons booked in the jail for the week ending November 18. The offenses included one DWI misdemeanor three trespassing two drunk in car one shop lifting two disturbing the peace one vagrant and the rest listed as drunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Rountree
Hardin County Sheriff's Department
Former Resident Dies On Friday In Port Arthur
Funeral services for William J. Rhymes, 73, of Port Neches, were held at the Methodist Church in Port Neches. He is survived by his sister L Rhymes of Silsbee. Rev. Bryan L Lovelady officiated, with Rev W E Hassler assisting. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery in Beaumont. He died at 3 15 p m Friday at Park Place Hospital in Port Arthur after a weeklong illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Rhymes
Twelfth St
Port Neches
Silsbee
L . Rhymes
Bryan L Lovelady
W. E. Hassler
Magnolia Cemetery
Beaumont
Sheffield Funeral Home
Rhymes
Park Place
Port Arthur
Panthers Clinch District Crown With 34-0 Victory
The Waldo Mathews Panthers claim their first district football title since 1957 by beating the Crockett Ralph Bunche Lions 34-0 at Frank Robinson Stadium. Wesley Thomas opened scoring, Lyndell Shaw connected for two TD passes to Mervin Williams, and Glenn Ray Cooper added a 20 yard run. Bobby Simmons caught two TD passes. Maze injuries may affect upcoming bi district. Bay City looms as possible opponent. bi district date to be set. Silsbee Chamber discusses city directory offer from Polk Co. majority oppose directing ad dollars locally. Baker notes firm may still solicit ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Mathews
Panthers
Glenn Ray Cooper
Crockett
Thomas
Bobby Simmons
Lyndel Shaw
Shaw
Williams
Wesley Shaw
Panther
Rudolph White
Lebacker
Leonard Garrett
Roger Davis
Simmy Richardson
Charles Dixon
Clen Howard
Charlie Maze
Maze
Bay City
Gonzales
Silshee Chamber of Commerce
Silsbee
CR Baker
Baker
Chamber of Commerce
R. L Polk Co
First Grade Girl Dies After Struck by Auto
A six year old Silsbee girl Frances Jo Jackson died Thursday after being struck by a 1960 Ford driven by Charles Eakin on U S Highway 96 East near Kirby Street. She was a first grade pupil at Waldo-Mathews School and died on arrival at St Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont. Eakin, accompanied by his wife, said he saw the flagman but the signal was down and he could not avoid the child. Charges of negligent homicide were filed in county court on November 13 by Silsbee Chief Grady Tarver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont
Frances Jo Jackson
Will Jackson
Kirby St. Silsbee
Jackson
Waldo-Mathews
Grady Tarver
Tarver
U. S. Highway 96
Kirby St
Charles Eaken
Ave. A. Beaumont
Fakin
Eakin
G. C. Tarver
Sorority Boosts Toys for Tots Drive in Silsbee
Texas Beta chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa donated nearly 100 toys in good or new condition to the Toys for Tots drive in Silsbee. Allen Warrick, campaign chair, said the gifts help meet rising demand as volunteers repair and distribute items ahead of Christmas with pickups arranged through Warrick TV and Appliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Texas Beta Chapter
Alpha Delta Kappa Honorary Teachers Sorority
Allen Warrick
Travelers Protective Association
Silsbee Ministers Association
Warrick
Chrismas
Warrick TV
Neches National to Hold Grand Opening in Silsbee
Neches National Bank plans a grand opening with ribbon cutting at 10 a m on Saturday Nov 21 in Silsbee Texas at 401 Highway 96 South. An open house runs through Nov 21 22 with tours 10 a m–4 p m Sat and 1–4 p m Sun, refreshments, free samples, and a chance to win a color TV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neches National Bank
Nelson Long Jr
Neches National Bank of Silsbee
Highway 96 South
Cubs Face Victor In Tri-County Junior High Final
Cubs meet Victor Junior High tonight at 7 30 for the Tri County title in Vi ctor with both teams at 5 0 in district play An eighth grade game starts at 6 p m Silsbee coach S A Wallace says defensive end James Malone knee injury will limit him to about half speed and that will to win may decide the outcome Cubs beat Port Acres 66 0 while Silsbee eighth grade squad shutout Port Acres 32 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Junior High
Cub
Victor Junior High
Victor
Wallace
James Malone Malone
Cubs
Port Acres
Silsbee
Dominguez Named Acting City Manager in Silsbee
Silsbee city council held a brief called session with four members. Cesar Dominguez was authorized as acting city manager until a new manager is hired and may sign city checks. H. C Hopkins motioned a $100 raise for Dominguez through Feb 15 1965. Mayor McClanahan reported three applications since Nov 15 with more expected next week and an interview night planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Cesar Dominguez Au
Thority
Dominguez
H. C C. Hopkins
Hopkins
Frank L. McClanahan
Kirby Liltjedah
Beaumont - Orange
White Oak Contest Challenges Oct 24 School Consolidation Vote
The White Oak Common School District filed an election contest in 88th District Court at Kountze challenging the consolidation of White Oak with West Hardin Consolidated ISD in Saratoga. The suit seeks to void seven illegal ballots and all 15 absentee ballots, arguing improper absentee voting changes and calling into question the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Oak Common
Board of Education
Kountze
White Oak
West Hardin Consolidated Independent
Saratoga
H. A ‘Coe
West Hardin
Hardin County
Votaw
Howard W Jones
Livingston
H. A Coe Jr
Fletcher Richardson
Quentin Keith
Beaumont
Lincoln Skillern Undergoes Surgery in Beaumont Hospital
Lincoln Skillern underwent surgery at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont on Monday. The report notes a routine procedure with no complications mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Skillern
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont
Tigers Visit Victor In District 9-AAA Finale
Victor aims for a 7:30 p m Friday home showdown against Silsbee in the District 9-AAA wrap up. The Pirates led by QB Larry Tilton with targets Wheeler Thurman and receivers Minton and Pullen, seek to hurt the Tigers while preserving an undefeated bid and potential district co-champion status with Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Pirates
Tigers
Liberty
Silsbee
Forest Park
Larry Tilton
Jerry Wheeler
George Thurman
Don Minton
Charles Pullen
Tilton
Wheeler
Pullen
Minton
Cagers Begin 1964 Season With Woodville at Silsbee
Woodville visits Silsbee Monday night to open the 1964 basketball season with a 6 p m junior varsity game and a 7 30 p m varsity contest Coach Tony Rothrock prepares the Tigers for the season while football duties delay full workouts Silsbee plans a Tuesday trip to Nederland for a 7 30 p m varsity game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodville
Silsbee
Tony Rothrock
Tigers
Nederland
Rothrock
Leo Paine
Doyle Sanguin
Doug Tennison
Phillip Brown
Charles Gore
Howard Harrison
Sanguin
Tennison
Brown
Harriwn
Gore
Varity
Harrison
Bill Bellenger
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Europe
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South
Wales
Holland
Eng
F. C. Drake
Clarence Breaux
J. A. Hendrix
Joseph C. Harrison
P. F Herndon
Silsbee Ministers’ Fellowship
Joseph C Harrison
Kirby Lumber Corporation
Buck Jones Lumber Co
Buck Jones
J. N. Cravy
Ed Brown
Kirby
Jerry Jones
J. A. Smith
Ent
Alf Fullin
Neches National
Jack Brooks
The
New Banking House
Wayford Hollis
Brooks
Jack Hedge
O. Ray
Bridge City
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