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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1957
Page
1
A group camping on Pine Island Bayou near Silsbee endured days of rising floodwaters after rains swamped their site. They were rescued by companions Tommy, Bob, and Ed who navigated a swollen bayou in boats to reach the stranded campers and return home safely.
County Judge Fletcher Richardson released the December 3 docket with 53 cases to be disposed of, led by 25 driving while intoxicated entries. Court opens at 9 a.m. in the district courtroom. continuances and pleas will be considered, and jury trials set for Dec 10 and 17.
Silsbee closed out its 1957 football season with a 39 0 defeat at Nederland in cold rain and mud. The Tigers finished 2 8 after a rugged schedule, with five losses by one touchdown and a standout defense despite the heavy conditions. Senior leaders include Arnold Poland Cleveland Smith Warner.
The Silsbee Garden Club met at Mrs. Ed Brown’s home with cohostess Mrs. J. D. Thompson. Program leaders Mrs. E. M. Wilson Sr. and Mrs. A. L. Tucker presented Camelias Care and Culture. A country store followed, and a fruit and vegetable arrangement by Mrs. AML Tucker was displayed. The next meeting will be a Christmas party December 10 at Mrs. W. C. McNeil’s home with cohostess Mrs. W. L. Armstrong.
The Silsbee Oldtimers reunion is set for Sunday Dec 8 at the high school cafeteria. Bill Selman and J D Moore handle food and entertainment for a $1 lunch, with Mrs Tom Wren of Beaumont in charge of registration starting at 11 am.
Miss Leona Paine daughter of Mr and Mrs Hollis B Paine of Silsbee will marry J W Farnsworth son of Mr and Mrs Harry J Farnsworth of Huntsville December 6 in a simple double ring ceremony at 2 pm at the bride’s parents home Rev R E Barclay of First Baptist officiates Only family and close friends attend Paine is a Silsbee High School graduate and has studied at Sam Houston State College Lamar Tech in Beaumont and was employed by Southwestern Bell Farnsworth works for the Mulvey Company in Beaumont After the ceremony the couple plan a short wedding trip and will reside in Beaumont
Earl Griffith of Beaumont visited Wednesday in the home of his mother Mrs. Lloyd Griffith.
Mrs. Mary Langton, 81, died November 22 at 9 30 p m in the home of her daughter Mrs Effie Tibbitt in Ajo Arizona She was a former resident of Silsbee and lived there several years Survivors include another daughter in Phoenix and two sons M C Langton of Silsbee and Levi Merritt of Beau Burial took place in Phoenix on November 25.
County Judge Fletcher Richardson reported last week that one bootlegger two drunk drivers and a man charged with aggravated assault pleaded guilty. Henry Cowart of Caney Head was fined 100 dollars plus costs for possession of beer for sale without a license with 250 dollars in merchandise confiscated. Travis Holmes of Sparget pled guilty to DWI November 22 receiving 50 dollars and costs and three days in jail. Garcia Thomas with no address received the same penalty on November 23. Bud Rountree was fined 25 dollars and costs for aggravated assault. A total of 32 arrests were reported including 16 drunks and multiple DWI offenses. Blister McLewis of Silsbee and Joe Warren were involved in a cutting incident.
Silsbee high school announces the 1957 58 basketball schedule led by Coach Jack Hetherington. Openers list Beaumont High December 2 and Beaumont December 3 with a full slate of non district and district games through February including tournaments at YMBL Beaumont Cove Silsbee Port Acres Nederland and Port Arthur. District games begin at 6 15 pm and non district at 6 30 pm.
The Business and Professional Womens Club sponsors a Saturday night dance at 8 in the Fire Hall. Proceeds go to the Alice Beleford Memorial Fund which provides a scholarship for a qualified secretary.
Santa Claus arrives at 2 30 p m Saturday in Santa Fe park for a 1957 Christmas shopping season opener. The event, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce retail merchants committee, will feature free candy for children and Santa’s appearance signals start of holiday shopping with abundant merchandise for early shoppers.
Funeral services were held for Joseph Thomas Sturrock who died in a Evadale Bell Service Station fire. Initial foul play fears faded after investigators confirmed he might have caught alight while entering the office as a heater burned and clothes ignited. Firefighters found the nearly ruined building after receiving a 3:25 am report. two men connected to a prior holdup were cleared as suspects. Surviving relatives include three daughters, two sons, three sisters, a brother, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Sportsman's Lodge at Dam B owned by Herschel Rawls was destroyed by a Monday night fire. The blaze damaged the cafe kitchen and a grocery, with fishing equipment, at an estimated loss of $50,000 partially covered by insurance. Jasper and Woodville fire departments fought the blaze but could not stop it.
In Votaw and nearby areas a stock law election failed to carry last Saturday. The vote was identical on both measures, 50 for open range and 35 against cattle and for hogs sheep and goats. County commissioners will pursue appeal in the Jason Gandy right of way case if the Gandy heirs file. Mrs Gandy was awarded 2877 by a county court jury, judge Richardson ruling half to Mrs Candy. The attorney Houston Thompson plans to appeal to the court of civil appeals in Beaumont.
Mrs Lela Sheffield fell in her home and injured her right hip, details indicate a domestic setting mishap with a reported hip injury requiring attention. Medical evaluation followed the incident.
Clifton Francis and two of his sons, Clifton Jr and Wayne, all in the naval reserve, have been issued naval reserve call signs as noted in the November issue of the eighth Naval District reserve Electronics Program Bulletin. James, 11, awaits eligibility. Mother Mary has no license. The family active in amateur radio includes ties to the South Texas Emergency Net and Satsuma Valley Amateur Radio club.
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