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Newspaper

Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1968

Page

2

Silsbee newspaper announces 1966 member offerings and staff

The notice lists the Silsbee Texas paper's 1966 member status and editorial staff. It notes publication weekly on Thursdays at 410 Highway 96 with subscription rates of 3.50 yearly in Hardin, Jasper, Tyler, Jefferson counties and 4.00 elsewhere. The masthead names R L Read, Tommy Read, Leona Whitman, Ruthell Lounsberry, and others as editors and printers.

Silsbee Texas Highway 96 Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson

Troop 82 Names Leaders and Plans Outing

Scout Troop 82 met with 23 boys and Scoutmaster Bob Farr. George Armstrong became senior patrol leader and Robert Brunner Jr. assistant scout master. Two new patrols formed with Van Swarthout Snake Patrol and Philip Strempler Duck Patrol. They scheduled an outing for Oct. 12-13.

Troop 82 Scout Troop 82 Bob Farr George Armstrong Robert Brunner Jr van Swarthout Philip Strempler Duck Patrol Vance Swarthout

Card of Thanks from John L. Teel

John L. Teel expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for prayers, flowers, and visits during his hospital stay.

Grateful for sympathy after loss of W Hall

We thank our friends for the many kind deeds and acts of sympathy shown to us after the death of our loved one W Hall.

W. Hall

Funeral Services Held Saturday For Samuel W. Randall

Samuel W. Randall, 83, died Thursday at Silsbee Doctors Hospital after a lengthy illness. A native of Hockley Texas he lived in Silsbee 40 years and retired as a Kirby Lumber Corp construction foreman after 52 years. Survived by son S L Randall and two daughters Mrs J W Hopkins and Mrs Ebb Lavine. Funeral at 2 p m Saturday in Farmer Funeral Home chapel with Rev C E Willis officiating. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Pallbearers were K D James W J Gault Jr John S Jones H J Whitney Leon Boyt Luther Creel.

Samuel W. Randall Silsbee Doctors Hospital Hockley Texas Silsbee Kirby Lumber Corp Kirby S. L. Randall J. W. Hopkins Colorado, Springs Colo Ebb Lavine Peeble Farmer Funeral Home C. E. Willis Good Shepherd Baptist Church Resthaven Cemetery K. D James W. J. Gault Jr John S. Jones H. J. Whitney Leon Boyt Luther Creel

Xi Kappa Nu Hears Eastex Inc Chemist

Xi Kappa Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met September 23 at 7 30 p m at Mrs A E Courtney's home with 11 members present. Calvin Bucher a research chemist for Eastex Inc spoke on Whom Tod Hath Joined and was introduced by Mrs Sydney Miller. The next meeting is planned for October 14 at Mrs Richard Jones's home.

Ni Kappa Nu Beta Sigma Phi Sorority A. E. Courtney Warren Bower Calvin Bucher Eastex Inc

Local births listed from Silsbee and nearby areas

The notice lists multiple birth announcements across Silsbee Buna Kountze and surrounding communities. Alissa Dawn Sept 28 Beaumont St Elizabeth Hospital. Kimberly Ann Sept 25 St Elizabeth. Michael Simon Sept 11 Tidelands Hospital. Lara Suzanne Sept 4 Williamette Falls. Tracy Lynn Sept 26. Shelby Lewis Sept 26. Donna Marie Sept 26. David Telton Sept 28. Darrell Orlandis Sept 29. Edward Dean Sept 23. Joe Edward Sept. Sean Terence Sept. Grandparents named include Purkey Gore Bell Johns Love and others.

Beaumont A. C. Gore Cicero Gore Simon Gore Houston Michael Simon Tidelands Hospital C. L. Gore Barney McKnight Jefferson Lara Suzanne W. F. Johns Estacada Ore Williamette Falls Community Hospital Edger Bell Silsbee W. E. Johns Headrick Okla Johns Margaret Bell Silsbee Doctors Hospital John M. Love Buna Tracy Lynn Lewis C Palmer Shelby Lewis Donna Marie Rayburn John Hooks Raymond B. Fisher Fred David Telton Darrell Orlandis Ollie

Read-Turrentine PTA Meeting Report

Read-Turrentine Elementary PTA met on September 24 at 3 30 p m in the school. Mrs Joe Nelson led the session and Mrs Jack Kolls read Teach Him Gently. Principal Philip Ellis introduced teachers aides. Rebekah Hobbs’s home room won the attendance award. Plans for a hot dog supper on November 12 and a bake sale on December 7 were set. Next meeting is October 22 at 7 30 p m in the school.

Parent - Teacher Association of Read - Turentine Elementary School Joe Nelson Jack Kolls Philip Ellis Rebekah Hobbs

Mrs McClelland Heads St John’s Women’s Group

Mrs Robert O McClelland was elected president of the Women of St John’s Episcopal Church at the September meeting on September 25. Other officers serve through August 1969 with listed vice president secretary and treasurer. Committee chairmen named for hospitality remembrance devotional and fundraising duties.

Robert O. McClelland Women of St John’s Episcopal Church S. L. Hardin Mary Dale Nelms Elizabeth Williams James E. Haynes Tom Tennison Arthur E. Masterson George D. Tennison Bertha Mitchell Celest Johnson

Funeral Services Held In Warren For Mrs Odessa Wilson

Mrs Ira Odessa Wilson aged 75 of Silsbee died at Tyler County Hospital after a five month illness. Funeral held Saturday at Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church Warren with Elder F E Read officiating. Burial in Allison Cemetery Warren. She lived in Tyler 25 years before moving to Silsbee and is survived by two sons and three half brothers.

Ira Odessa Wilson Silsbee Tyler County Hospital Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church Warren Merryville Allison Cemetery Ralph R. Breedlove Groves George and Roland Stanley B. F .Stone Bradley, Ark

Parliamentarians Meet At Britton Home In Brief Program

Beaumont Unit of the National Parliamentarians gathered Wednesday morning at Mrs. W. C. Britten home with Mrs. Britten leading an original skit titled a model meeting. Assistants included Mrs. B. F. Beck Mrs. R. MecClamrock and Mrs. Louise Hill. A social hour preceded the meeting.

Beaumont National Parliamentarians W. C. Britten

Tigers Rally To Beat Buffaloes 28-15 In District Showdown

The Silsbee Tigers overpowered the French High Buffaloes 28-15 after a four quarter duel. A switch from a passing attack to a strong ground game carried the Tigers though penalties and miscues—10 flags for 125 yards—yet they prevailed in a district 22-AAAA matchup.

Silsbee Tigers French High Buffaloes Tigers Buffaloes Silsbee Spatistics Silsbee French Fumbies

Silsbee Tigers Rally Past French Buffalos 79-Yard Drive

Silsbee defeated French 79 yards late in the fourth quarter after a 11 play 79 yard drive. Key passes by Deryl Ray McGallion and a McGallion to Dinkle TD capped the scoring as Silsbee preserved a 79 yard winning drive.

McGallion-to-Wallace Tigers Bull McGallion Dinkle Silsbee

Final Rites For William W. Hall Held Sunday

Funeral services for William W. Hall 45 of Houston were held Sunday at 2 p m at Farmer Funeral Home Chanel Rev D F Monroe of Friendship Baptist Church officiated Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery Hall died suddenly at his home Friday He was a World War II and Korean War veteran and a member of Carpenters Local 213 in Houston Survivors include his wife of Houston his parents Mr and Mrs May Hall and a sister Mrs Lois Metcalf all of this city

William W. Hall Houston Farmer Funeral Home Chanel D. F. Monroe Friendship Baptist Church Resthaven Cemetery Hall Carpenters Local May Hall Lois Metcalf City

Vels In School Reminded Checks May Be Late

Percy Mims manager of the Houston VA Regional Office warns veterans enrolled in VA education programs to self finance for 60 to 90 days to avoid hardship until their first education benefits arrive. Inquiries about non receipt should be limited in the initial period. for details contact VSO W. H. Duplap at the Kountze courthouse west wing.

Percy Mims Houston Veterans Administration Veterans Administration W. H. Duplap Veteran Service Officer West Wing Courthouse Kountze Texas

Community gratitude from Frank Neff after recovery

A brief note thanks neighbors and friends for night letters cards flowers and calls that supported Frank Neff during his recovery expressing sincere appreciation and blessings for everyone.

Notice to Bidders Sealed Bids Wanted for City Projects

The City Manager of Sisbee Texas invites sealed bids in duplicate by 4:90 PM October 22 for police care trucks fire department pumps and a water pump unit. Specifications available in the City Manager's office. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive formalities. Wayne Dutlose City Manager.

Managre City Mall F. O Siiseee Texas Cty Stishee Potoe Department Silsbee Fire Department P.O OAT Ce

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National Newspaper Age 63 R. L. Read Tommy Read Leona Whitman Ruthell Lounsberry Ad Manager Society Harold Leigh John S. Basye James Johnson Billy Joe Williams Linotype John L. Teel Golden Opportunity Kosmetics OF Tomorrow L. R. Clawson Worla Harold Boyett Joe Edward Sean Terence Don Finner Read-Turrentine Pta Carnation Sillee Super AA LH AG Eridan Royal Horse Guards the Blues Buckingham Palace Mrs. McClelland St. John’s Church Odessa Wilson Britton Buff Silsbee Social Notes Paul Johnson Celeste Johnson US Air Force Amarillo Air Force Base Marvin L. Williams Larry Katie Williams Arkansas City Kan O. L. Gore Edgar Bell Doyle Swarthout Van Lake Jackson Robert Partlow Lwartlow D. L. Player St. Elizabeth Hospital W. W. Lowrey Bill Eastex W. D. Grisham Turkey Foster-Wheeler Construction Co Donna A. Nolen J. H. Richardson Tiger Joel DeSpain DeSpain Deryl Ray McGallion Jine Matt Dinkle Tiger Mike McDonald Wallace Kurt Benson Mike McDonald Todd Seal Seal French Susbee Benson McDonauld Angin The Frank Neff Wayne Dutlose Laden Walker North 5Th ST. Lilsbee
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