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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1967
Page
2
The notice lists mail permit information for a 1919 paper in Silsbee Texas with publication frequency every Thursday. It includes the address 410 Highway 96 and subscription rates by county, plus names of editors publishers and staff roles.
Rho Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met Monday at Mrs. Buddy Courtney home with 15 members. Mrs. Tommy Dean presided. A program titled Love's Miracle in Marriage was presented by Mrs. Willie Sikora and Mrs. Bob Riceman. Christmas party set for Dec. 11 at Mrs. Joe McLemore home. Gifts to be exchanged. Donations discussed for Community Christmas Baskets. Next meeting January 8 at Silsbee State Bank.
The Silsbee Little Theatre postpones its production of The Man Who Came to Dinner from December 1 and 2 to January 12 and 13, 1968. Rehearsals continue as scheduled under director Eddie Van Winkle.
The Exquisett Club met November 16 at Mrs. Etta Land’s home with Mrs. Birdie Singleton presiding. The group scheduled the next meeting for today at Mrs. Elia Prescott’s home.
Mrs. Dorsey Kelly of Buna expresses gratitude to a group of local teens who helped her when her car broke down on October 18 around 8 o clock. They were working on floats at a vacant service station near Top Burger Stand on Highway 96 South and offered generous assistance.
The United States Army Recruiting Service announces a Christmas New Year leave policy. Enlistees signing between December 6 and 20 are processed at Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Stations then sent to Army reception stations for holiday leave. Those enlisting December 21 to 29 receive leave at the examining stations and return January 3 for transfer. Training pauses December 16 with resume January 2 as essential units remain ready.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Smith welcomed a son born November 25 at St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Several families from Silsbee Kountze Evadale Spurger and Sour Lake announced births from November 20 to 27 at local hospitals. Notable names include Leslie Ann Donald Samuel Weldon Jack and Angela Dawn among others.
The army says support personnel may take holiday leave including Christmas and New Year periods. Those required to stay on duty will receive extensive holiday activity programs. For details contact SSgt Elenburg at Beaumont Post Office or call TE 8-6379. collect calls accepted.
In a playoff clash Silsbee Tigers defeated Conroe 17 to 10 to claim the bi district championship. Deryl McGallion connected with Ralph Davenport for a 22 yard TD and key runs by Cooper Broussard and Wallace sealed the win. The defense held Conroe scoreless in the second half and Claude Tarver had two picks.
Marine Private Freddie C. Jones son of Harvey Jones of Star Route Silsbee completed two weeks of field training at Camp Pendleton California. He learned day and night patroling infantry weapons survival tactics map reading mine disarmament and safe advancement under live fire. He will proceed to more advanced training before joining his permanent unit.
The Singing Blue Birds met Tuesday at the home of leader Mrs. Bill Hilliard with Mrs. Joe Nelson as assistant leader. Susan Seamans called the meeting to order, roll was called, dues collected, and the pledge led. They made Christmas gifts for mothers and refreshments were served before the Blue Bird Wish closed the meeting.
Capt Roger Ratliff and his wife and daughter Becky arrived in Silsbee for a family visit. Ratliff, an attorney, returned to the U.S. November 17 after a year of duty with the Army in Vietnam and will be stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma in the Judge Advocate General's department.
Marine Private Larry D. Bayless, son of Mr and Mrs Alvin J Bayless of Route Three Silsbee completed two weeks of training at a Marine Corps base. He learned day and night patrolling infantry weapons survival and assault tactics and map reading and land navigation.
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