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Newspaper

Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1960

Page

4

Silsbee Texas paper lists staff and publishing details

Entered under second class permit April 10 1919 at Silsbee Texas post office under the act of March 3 1879. Published every Thursday at 419 Highway 96 Silsbee Texas with subscription rates 3.50 per year in Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties 4.00 per year elsewhere. Editorial staff David Read and R L Read co owners and publishers Jerry Zuber city editor Mrs Leona Whitman society editor Harold Leigh Ruth Stirling Tommy Read James Johnson Charles Green mechanical department printer operator linotype operator printer pressman stereotyper.

Silsbee Texas Highway 96 Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson David Read R. L. Read Jerry Zuber Leona Whitman

Loeb News Roundup Of Visits And Local Events

Mrs. C H Shawver reports visits by Mrs T A Frazier to Roseland Elizabeth Benson and Woodville. Families attend church events, hospital, anniversaries, and a Chance Loeb carnival with a fencing display. Local youths crowned Carnival royalty and teams played basketball. Thanksgiving plans noted. Sympathy extended to several families for recent losses.

C. H. Shawver T. A. Frazier Roseland Harvey Lambright Elizabeth J. L. Ailstock Benson S. E. Jordan Miss Bean Woodville Donna Masterson C. Moon H. K. Meech Mrs. King Doucette Bronson Jeffcoat Beaumont

Barbara Jo Clark and Bobby Cryer to Wed in Silsbee

Miss Barbara Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Clark and Bobby Cryer son of Mr and Mrs Fred Cryer both of Silsbee will marry December 2 at 7 30 p m in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Walter Moulder officiating A reception follows in the church recreation hall The couple will reside in Silsbee where Cryer is employed by East Texas Pulp and Paper Company.

Barbara Clark J. E. Clark Bobby Cryer Fred Cryler Silsbee East Texas Pulp and Paper Company

Indian Lodge at Davis Mountains Offers Historic Lodge Stay

An adobe built Indian Lodge sits high in the Davis Mountains on a 1 541 acre park west of Fort Davis Jeff Davis county Texas. The lodge features modern amenities and a dining room with extensive recreational facilities. The area offers cool nights and year round recreation including trail riding picnicking tennis badminton croquet and dancing near the McDonald Observatory.

Davis Mountains Texas Fort Davis Jeff Davis County Trailiehurch Minton McDonald Observatory

Southern Pacific Promises New Track and Debt Payoff

Dr Fowlkes leaves Marshall Texas for Memphis and New York as Southern Pacific touts vast expansion. The Republican notes debt clear within sixty days, fifty miles to be finished in fifteen months, iron ordered for 100 miles, and sub letting for cash and supplies. It lauds Texas rail prosperity and Harris County as a railroad banner.

Northwest Congress Texas-Harris

Revered arrest and hanging by Vigilance Committee

A reverend arrested early last month in Arkansas by citizen order and handed to a Texas officer was hanged on the 10th by the Vigilance Committee. He was the target of the Bailey letter.

Veal Texas Missouri Fayetteville Ark Arkansas Fort Worth Vigilance Committee Bailey

Good Shepherd Baptist News Recap of November church activities

The Ruth Sunday School class met at Mrs. M. W. Stanleys home November 17 with nine members and one visitor. WMU held a church session with Mrs. Lois Marchbanks teaching from Across the Bridge. 28 guests from First Baptist Bessmer and 20 WMU members attended, followed by a covered dish lunch. Local church workers conference in Village Mills featured Paige Patterson as guest speaker for New Bethel Association. Intermediate GA’s met at Mrs Jerry Webb’s for a Mexican dinner. nine members attended and studied Buenos Dias. YWA met at the church with 11 members. plans made for M Night in Woodville December 5 with Mobilization for the Training Union. Each girl will bring a sunshine gift for a shut-in. Linda Sue Kelly served refreshments and Mrs. David Blalock closed with prayer.

Ruth Sunday School Llass M. W. Stanley W. V. Windham B. W. Domaschk WMU Lois Marchbanks Beaumont First Baptist Church Bessmay Village Mills New Bethel Association Paige Patterson Jerry Webb YWA Rosie Kelly Beverly Arnnold

Wheeler Family Visits McKays Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs David R Wheeler and their children from Lubbock visited over the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs C M McKay.

David R Wheeler Lublock C. M. McKay

Santa Claus on a fire engine parade planned in town

Santa Claus will ride a fire engine at about 1 45 p m through town before visiting Silsbee. Kids should be ready and parents urged to bring toys to Warrick TV for the Christmas toy drive. A neighbor helped Charles Jones get his pickup unstuck near Honey Island, prompting thanks. Volunteers are asked to prepare deer hides for charity shipments to the Austin Taxidermist Studio with care instructions.

Santa Claus Silsbee Warrick TV Good Samaritan Charles Jones Honey Island Jones Missus Volunteer Services Council For Texas Austin Taxidermist Studio Fredericksburg Road Austin

New Arrangement 1860 Great Western Route

After August 1 1860 trains on the B B B and C Railroad depart Harrisburg at 10 am daily Sundays excepted, connect at Alleyton near Columbus with stages for Austin La Grange and Columbus Gonzales and San Antonio. Returning leave Alleyton daily 10 am Sundays excepted connecting with boats and cars at Harrisburg for Galveston and Houston. MO A Williams Supt. B B B and C R R.

B. B. B. and C Harrisburg Alleyton Columbus Austin la Grange Gonzales San Antonio Galveston Houston

Silsbee Garden Club Hears Program On Holiday Lighting

The Silsbee Garden Club met in Cravens Hall to view a colored slide program on Christmas lighting titled Holiday Magic for Your Home presented by Francis Fuchs of Gulf States Utilities. Members discussed library donations for the Christmas party and a Kirbysville lighting contest invitation, with several members contributing decorations and selections for the meeting.

Silsbee Garden Club Cravens Hall First Methodist Church Francis Fuchs Gulf States Utilities Co R. L. Paret Mmes. L. D. Self C. W. McGinty L. P. Skinner H. C Hopkins B. L. Moreland W .L. Armstrong C. B. Davenport J. L. Shine J. A. Shine L. O. Turrentine Louis Sellers H. T. Horka I. F. Eldredge J. C. Cullinan Mesdames W. C. Ratchford Jr E. M. Wilson Jr Charles Howell John Martin C. J. Thorn O. C. See

Birthday Party Honors Jana Kay Butler

Jana Kay Butler was honored with a party on her third birthday Saturday afternoon at her home. Out of town guests included Kelly Davis Tony Antonette and Lisa Keil of Beaumont and Charla Rogers of San Augustine. Toy hats and whistles served as party favors.

Jana Kay Butler Kelly Davis Tony Antonette Lisa Keil Beaumont Charla Rogers San Augustine

Mrs Burke Hargrove Undergoes Surgery in Beaumont

Mrs Burke A Hargrove underwent surgery at St Therese Hospital in Beaumont on Monday.

Burke A. Hargrove St. Therese Hospital Beaumont

First Pentecostal Church Sets Annual Homecoming Day

The First Pentecostal Church at Silsbee on North Fifth St will hold its annual homecoming Sunday November 27. Rev H B Morgan says a free barbecue dinner will be served at noon and the public is invited. Sunday school starts at 10 am and the junior choir will sing. The radio program over KKAS at 4 30 pm will feature the church choir.

First Pentecostal Church Silsbee North Fifth St H. B. Morgan KKAS

Missionary From India To Speak At Area Churches

Rev. I. H. Wills, missionary to Bombay, will present the 30 minute film Brands from the Burning at Buna Assembly of God on Highway 96 at 7 45 p m November 25 and speak about his work. Rev. Virgil Rich pastors. A Dec 3 missionary rally at Village Mills Assembly of God on Highway 69 features Rev. and Mrs. Wills and Rev. G A Anderson in Village Mills.

Lolor Buna Wills Village Mills Assembly of God G. A. Anderson Highway 69

Circle of the First Baptist Church Meets at Home

Wilma Weeks Circle of the First Baptist Church met Monday night at Mrs. Eugene Bell's home with eight members present. Mrs. D. H. Suitt led the Bible lesson on Sharing Our Saviour and Mrs. Leon Shine delivered the missionary program. Discussion covered the Christmas party and the Lottie Moon Christmas offering.

Wilma Weeks WMU The First Baptist Church Eugene Bell D. H. Suitt Leon Shine Lottie Moon

Reeves and Perry to Wed in Beaumont Baptist Church

Elaine Reeves the daughter of Mrs. A Reeves of Beaumont and Mickye Perry son of Mr. and Mrs. M G Brewer of Chance will marry Friday night at 8 pm in the Fletcher Emanuel Baptist church. Rev J W Lovett of Raymondville will perform the double ring ceremony with Peggy Delaney as vocalist and Jean Morgan at the organ. Reeves is employed by Hotel Beaumont and Perry by Hurst Construction. they will reside in Beaumont after a wedding trip and have invitations issued through the press.

Elaine Reeves A. Reeves Beaumont Mickye Perry M. G. Brewer Chance J. W. Lovett Raymondville Fletcher Emanuel Baptist Church Peggy Delaney Jean Morgan Robert Ramey Brice Aubin Miss Reeves Hotel Beaumont Mr. Perry Hurst Construction Company

Den 5 Cub Scouts Meet At Den Mother's Home

Den 5 of Pack 199 met at Mrs Jewel Hartmen's home with assistant den mother Mrs Hazel Peavy. Five lubs and one visitor attended. They rolled call and named things to be thankful for. The story The First Thanksgiving was read. Boys worked on their display for the pack meeting.

Den 5 Cub Scout Pack Jewel Hartmen Hazel Peavy

Card of Thanks for Nolan Hooks by Pleze Hooks Family

Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors and the Hardin County sheriff's department for acts of kindness during the death of Nolan Hooks. The Pleze Hooks family thanks the community for support.

Hardin County Sheriff's Department Nolan Hooks Pleze Hooks

First Baptist Class Holds Monthly Business Meeting

The Bethany Sunday school class at First Baptist met Tuesday night at Mrs. G. E. Mc Laughlin’s home with five members and teacher Mrs. Vern Mc Daniel. New bylaws were adopted and Mrs. J. T. Cawley was elected vice president. The Christmas party is set for December 8 at Mrs. J. T. Cawley’s home.

Bethany First Baptist Church G. E. McLaughlin Vern McDaniel Murphy LaFose E. J. Jones J. T. Cawley Ij. T. Cawley

Camp Fire Group Plans Christmas Party at Yo Kwa Camp

The Yo Kwa Camp Fire girls met Monday at Joyce Herrington’s home with eight members present. They discussed the Christmas party and set plans for the next meeting. Mrs Milton Herrington leads the group and Joyce Herrington served refreshments. Karen Jordan was scribe.

Yo’ Kwa Joyce Herrington Milton Herrington Karen Jordan

Ray's Food Town Tube Testing Service Ad

Radio TV Tubes Checked FREE we operate the latest electronic testing equipment testing over 1300 radio and TV tubes. An assistant is on duty at all times to assist you. We keep a large stock of tubes. If you can change a light bulb you can change a tube. Ray's Food Town one mile east on Evadale Highway.

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