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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1959
Page
1
Silsbee city residents not previously served by the city sewer system may sign up for taps now as lift station at Roosevelt Drive and old highway 418 is completed. Final tests cleared all operating issues and service extends to properties along Avenue B, Avenue C, and old highway 418.
The Silsbee Trail Riders meet at the Chitty home with 30 members and welcome Don Corbello from Beaumont. The rodeo is planned for Saturday at the Silsbee arena off Highway 418 with events including tie down calf roping and barrel racing. Concession stands open at noon and the rodeo begins at 1 p.m. Stock for the rodeo will be supplied by E. M. Powell of Silsbee A C Miller of Lumberton and Vernon Franklin of Williamson Settlement. The next meeting is set for December 7 at the King home.
Larkin P. Skinner, who just returned with his wife from an extended tour of Europe including Italy Greece Egypt and the Holy Land, described the trip at the Lions Club meeting. He was introduced by President Al Mashburn. The Lions enjoyed a buffet at the Bluebonnet Cafe honoring members who sold light bulbs in the annual fundraiser.
The Pines Theater finished an inside remodeling and painting project. Manager D H Suitt said the lobby and outer lobby were repainted and restrooms reconditioned, seats repaired, and the theater will show newly purchased films.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Bell depart Tuesday for Somerville to visit their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Frank Allen Bell. They will be joined Thursday by Mrs Frank Allen Bell s parents Mr and Mrs R H Ernst and Mr and Mrs Clarence Dehurt and Judy.
Hardin County Broadcasting Company known as KKAS will hold a formal opening Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Owners H. C. Bailes of Cleveland and Val D. Hickman of Silsbee announced. The station began broadcasting Oct. 13 after two and a half years since filing for a construction permit. KKAS, directed by Mrs. Billie J. Holmes, offers varied music sports and news.
Chance Loeb Consolidated Independent School District reports its financial condition and cash receipts disbursements for the year. The Bee publishes the statements prepared by the district's auditing firm. An accompanying letter from Auditor Reuben W Blackburn notes district records conform to generally accepted accounting principles of the modified accrual method.
The Women of St. John Episcopal Church announce their fifth annual chicken spaghetti supper and Christmas Bazaar scheduled for Wednesday December 2 at the high school cafeteria. Serving runs 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are available from members or at the door. Bazaar items include Christmas novelties stuffed toys homemade cakes cookies candy pies and pecans.
Seven members of Hardin County Hospital Nurses Auxiliary were capped in a ceremony at the hospital on November 19. Meritton Mitchell delivered the address as caps were presented. Caps were earned by completing at least 100 hours of voluntary patient care. Recipients: Mary Lou Brown Flora Coe Myrtie Mounee Ethel Harcrove Juha Herrington Lether Hart Rena Howell.
The Silsbee city council held a special meeting to study a 50-50 fire ant control program with the U S Department of Agriculture. Charlie Williams explained the government would supply 10 percent heptachlor, equipment, and supervision, while the city would handle landowner participation, labor, and distribution. Residents who oppose treatment should notify City Manager B D Banks. acreage within city limits must be measured before deciding on an agreement.
Pro John Spillar announced the Sabine Pro-Am golf tournament will be held Friday at Silsbee Golf and Country Club. He expects a large field with players from Woodville Sulphur La Port Arthur Groves Orange and Beaumont among others. Local golfers will also participate.
Funeral services for 73 year old John Thomas Tucker Sr. were held at 2 p m Wednesday at the Silsbee Church of Christ with Murphy McNeil officiating. Tucker a retired Kirby Lumber Corp engineer died Tuesday at his home after living in Silsbee 20 years. He is survived by seven sons Frank Victor Robert Leon Johnie Ernest Leroy and B B all of Silsbee. daughters Mrs J L M Nelson and B J Kelley of Silsbee and Mrs J J Hutto of Fred. sisters Mrs G F McDonald of San Antonio Mrs dL Woodcock of Woodville and Mrs Josie Levings of Vider. 38 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Burial was at Knupple Cemetery with Mavonic Lodge 927 of Silsbee conducting grave side services and furnishing pallbearers. Farmer Funeral Home of Silsbee was in charge.
Mr and Mrs Grover Halle Burton of Orange spent Thanksgiving Day with her parents Mr and Mrs L L Yankee.
Silsbee Tigers end 1959 season with a 2 8 record after a 30 14 defeat by the Victor Pirates. Charlie Woodard scored on a six yard run for the Tigers with Harold Bean and Richard Ratliff adding later scores.
Dr and Mrs R E Ensign welcome Jill Marie born November 4 in Detroit. Mr and Mrs Kenneth E Busby share Rus sell Edwin born November 16 in Panama City Florida. Grandparents cited for Busby family. Multiple other births listed: Spivey Sour Lake. Lee Silsbee. Tynes Silsbee. Spear Beaumont. Tanton Silsbee. Lewis Kountze. Blackman Kountze. Edwards Hardin County hospital.
Mr and Mrs Leon Bovette visited last week at the home of her mother Lena Hargrove in LaFeria Texas.
Mr and Mrs J B Victory of Houston arrive Wednesday to spend the holidays in the home of his sister and family Dr and Mrs W C McNeil.
Silsbee Bee editor shares reader letters from Charles G Parker in Sherman Texas praising the paper and recounting hunting in Texas with 27 squirrels killed. Mary Lee Dill sends $4 from Merced California and plus homey reflections. Thanksgiving memories, family dinners, and travel to Floyodada are noted with best wishes and thanks.
Santa Claus will arrive at 2 p.m. Saturday in Silsbee to take gift orders and kick off the holiday season. Local merchants and the Chamber of Commerce coordinate weekly visits through December with candy for children.
Silsbee city offices will be closed today Thursday for Thanksgiving per city manager B D Banks. All departments except the garbage pickup team and the police will observe the holiday. most local businesses will also close for the traditional holiday.
Frank's Jewelry will open Friday and Saturday in its new address at 135 E. Ave. H in Silsbee. Owner Frank Rudisaile moved from the old site behind the post office after remodeling the former Dr. L. H. Thacker office by Southern Building and Construction Co. The store features a glass terrazzo front, extended merchandise space, larger rear work area and an upstairs storage room. The business has served Silsbee for 14 years, with 10 years at the former location across from Pines Theatre. Rudisaile thanks workers who completed the project.
Silsbee Methodist Men plan their annual pancake supper on Thursday night from 5 to 8 at Cravens Hall, Methodist Church. Proceeds fund fans for the primary Sunday School department. tickets are 50 cents each as announced by N P Mc Carney.
The Texas highway department announced two local construction awards. J A Raines of Muskogee Oklahoma won the Neches river and relief bridges contract for 872937 dollars. Irotti and Thompson Inc of Beaumont secured 623800 dollars for hardin county Farm Road 943 improvements spanning 3.2 miles.
Mr and Mrs H C Riley celebrate their forty first wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs James Riley and daughter of Houston, plus their daughter, will spend Thanksgiving Day with them.
Gus Husmann, chairman of the United Fund drive in Silsbee, asks workers with unreported funds to turn them in to close the campaign by Monday. He notes a $6,000 local total though the full Silsbee quota was not reached and thanks all helpers.
Linda Ann Knickerbrocker, 22, an expectant mother, was moved from the county jail to begin a five year term in the state prison for women at Huntsville after pleading guilty in 88th district court to forgery. Deputy Dave Rountree reported 28 arrests last week in county jail activity including drunks, burglaries, and assaults. A Silsbee man, W. T. Belote, paid a $25 fine in Jefferson County for hunting migratory birds with an unplugged gun.
Pete Farmer president of the Silsbee Kiwanis Club announced the fund raising project selling Christmas trees in Silsbee. Trees go on sale about December 12 and the lot will be staffed by club volunteers through Christmas. At the luncheon the High School Choral group directed by Mrs. Yvonne Neyland performed seven songs led by Richard Jones.
The Fire Upsilon chapter of Seta Sigma Phi met Monday at Mrs Jo Ann LaToofs home with co host Mrs Janette Van Winkie. Rev Eugene Jonie pastor of the First Methodist Church spoke on the virtue of love in marriage. It was voted to buy clothes or shoes for needy children in schools during the business session. Christmas stockings being sold were accounted for as sold or returned to the Ways and Means Committee. A rummage sale planned for December 19 was discussed.
The Silsbee Tigers start the 1959 basketball season next Tuesday by hosting Bridge City in a district game. Practices have been held at the high school under Coach Hetherington. Next Friday the team travels to Orangefield for another matchup.
Silsbee city tax office reports a remarkably small day with a grand total of 6.56 in taxes collected. City manager Bob Banks notes this is the closest the office has come to zero since taxes became due October 1 as overall collections reach 15,359.77 through the period.
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