National Fire Prevention Week Aims to Curb Silsbee Fires
Silsbee celebrates National Fire Prevention Week October 7 13 urging cautious fire use amid a dry spell and rising woods fires Chief John Busby notes recent forest blazes nearby and outlines school events including fire truck rides open house and drills A $15 donation from William Free credited for aiding a grass fire response plus road work plans for FM 92 announced to ease traffic bottlenecks and improve safety
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Silsbee
John Busby
Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department
Texas
Texas Forest Service
Busby
William Free
Citizens Council Meeting Draws Large Local Crowd
A large crowd gathered Monday night at the Silsbee junior high auditorium for the second public meeting of the Silsbee White Citizens Council. Pat Smith of Kilgore outlined Council aims to halt school integration through state and federal lobbying during legislative sessions.
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Silsbee White Citizens Council
Pat Smith
Kilgore
B. F E. Masters
Associated Citizens Councils of Texas
Citizens Councils
W. C. Roy
R. R. Palmer
Mr. Smith
John Ben Shepherd
NAACP
Tyler
Texas
Congress
Local Family Begs Second Overseas Jaunt On Friday
Mrs. David W. Kirby and daughters Brenda Jane Debora Lee and Teresa Darlene depart Friday for Oakland California to join Sgt. 1e David Kirby in Okinawa. This will be their second overseas posting after 18 months in Germany. Kirby's Korea service kept him from meeting Teresa at birth. The family expects two to five years in Okinawa. Kirby has seven years in the armed forces.
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David W. Kirby
Brenda Jane
Debora Lee
Teresa Darlene
Oakland
Calif
Okinawa
Sgt
David Kirby
Kirbys
Germany
Set. Kirby
Korea
J. C. Self Services Held in Silsbee
Funeral services for J. C. Self 59 who died in Houston Veterans Hospital were held Monday in the First Assembly of God church Silsbee. Officiating were Rev J E Enlow and Rev J H Hendrix with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Survivors include wife three sons a brother five sisters and four grandchildren.
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J. C. Self
Veterans’ Hospital
Houston
Assembly of God
Silsbee
J. E. Enlow
Assembly of God Church of
Port Neches
J. H. Hendrix
Resthaven Cemetery
Farmer Funeral Home
Self
Texas Company
Port Arthur
Charles Ray Self
Gene Self
Albuquerque
N. M
Joe W. Self
Frank B. Self
Anacoco
Mae Miller
Ons Jones
Hornbeck
Helen Teasley
DeRidder
Hattie Cameron
Mena
Ark
Maude Allen
Vicksburg
Miss
Local Scouts Wear Uniforms for Church Sunday in Silsbee
Boy Scout Recognition Day set for Sunday October 7 in Silsbee with all troops and explorer posts to wear uniforms at church. A field day is planned for Saturday October 13 at Santa Fe park featuring scout activities and competitions. Earl Stover, advancement chairman for the Dogwood district, noted the events.
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Silsbee
Santa Fe Park
Earl Stover
Dogwood
Hardin County Savings And Loan Completes First Year
Hardin County Savings And Loan marks its first anniversary with a letter of thanks from secretary and manager Robert A. Neyland to shareholders. Organized with 100000 capital stock and 25000 surplus the institution reports assets above five hundred thousand dollars. A. R. Neyland of Silsbee is president and F. H. Carpenter of Sour Lake chairs the board with officers Luce Hopkins Brackin Elmore Buchanan Brumley among others.
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Hardin County Savings and Loan
Robert A. Neyland
A. R. Neyland of
Silsbee
F. H
Annual Meeting Of Hardin County Wildlife Association Set
The Hardin County Wildlife Association also known as Sil Bee Hunting Club will hold its annual meeting Sunday at 2 PM on club grounds Big Thick et. Members will discuss important items and elect officers for the coming year. The club, about 20 years old, has restocked deer and contributed to forest fire prevention and conservation efforts in East Hardin County.
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Hardin County Wildlife Association
Silbee Hunting Club
Big Thicket
H. H Harrison
Hardin County
State Game and Fish Commission
Texas
State Game and Mish Commission
State Game and Flash Commission
Ben Ramsey
State of
State Forester
Henderson
van Zandt
Anderson
Nacogdoches
Angelina
San Augustine
Trinity
Walker
Mont
Kkomery
Polk
Tyler
Hardin
Jasper
Grimes
Newton
Sabine
San Jacinto
Orange
Jefferson
Wildlife Association Changes Meeting Night
East Texas Wildlife Conservation Association shifts weekly meetings to Thursday at 7 30 p m. at H and H Dry Goods Co with new members joining as the group progresses toward its conservation goal.
Old Timers Picnic Plans Proceed Tonight
The Silsbee Old Timers Association executive committee meets at 7:30 at Silsbee State Bank to finalize plans for the annual picnic on Sunday October 14 at the Fast Texas Pulp and Paper Co grounds on Village Creek formerly Houston Oil Co. properties. Bill Seiman Jr. and FE M Wilson Jr. urge all interested old timers to attend.
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Silsbee Old Timers Association
Silsbee State Bank
FE. M. Wilson, Jr
Bill Seiman
The
Old Timers
Fast Texas Pulp and Paper Co
Village Creek
Houston Oil Co
Rummage Sale Planned by Catholic Ladies Group
Catholic Ladies will hold a rummage sale Saturday at Santa Fe Park starting at 7 30 a m. Proceeds support church activities.
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All & Catholic Ladies
Santa Fe Park
Charges Filed In Theft Of Game Warden's Trailer
Captain Morris says K. L. Franks faced theft of state property charges for stealing a game department boat trailer. Texas Ranger H. C. Anderson led the investigation. the trailer was recovered Tuesday night after being moved from the Neches River area to Hardin County and repainted in Beaumont. Franks admitted the theft and was jailed.
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Lewis Morris
K. L. Franks
Game Department
Morris
Oan
H. C. Anderson
Texas Ranger
Jasper County
Neches
Hardin County
Franks
Brushy Bluff
Beaumont
Stout Collier Recovering After Major Surgery
Stout Collier tax assessor collector for Hardin County was reported doing well at Baptist hospital in Beaumont after major surgery last Friday. A local physician said he spoke with Collier’s doctor Tuesday and that he is expected to stay 10 to 14 days.
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Stout Culmer
Hardin County
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
Collier
Local Woman Hospitalized After Vehicle Crash
Charges of aggravated assault with a motor vehicle were filed against McClain Harris after a collision in the 500 block of North Fourth Street. Mrs. Bill Hilliard was taken to Hardin County hospital with a forehead cut and bruises. Harris remained jailed on a $500 bond. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and Hilliard’s condition was not serious.
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McClain Harris
N 4Th Street
Bill Hillard
Bill Hilliard
Hardin County Hospital
Farmer
Ivady Tarver
Ira Moore
Harris
Horris
Hardin County
Moore
Episcopal Church Sets New Sunday Services
St. John's Episcopal Church changes Sunday worship to 7 p.m. from 11 a.m. Mrs. Elizabeth Williams announced this week. Rev. Davis Carter of Beaumont will conduct the 7 p.m. service. Sunday school remains at 10 a.m.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Elizabeth Williams
Davis Carter
Beaumont
Silsbee Charters Vote Seeks Home Rule for City Government
Voters in Silsbee received copies of a proposed city charter as part of a home-rule government plan. The charter commission, chaired by Carey Williamson, prepared the document for a Nov. 3 election with strong local support and little opposition.
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Silsbee
Carey Williamson
Suetwe
Silsbee Wit
Earl Stover to Address Methodist Youth Group
Hardin County attorney elect Earl BR Stover will speak to the Methodist MYF at First Methodist Church on Sunday about The Christian in Politics. Five new senior MYF members were welcomed during the meeting, and district retreat at Camp Wilburr on Village Creek is set for Saturday.
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Earl BR. Stover
Hardin County
MYF
Kate Hargrove
Allen Johnson
Patricia Register
MVF
Camp
Mrs McMahon Elected To Lead Women Golfers Association
A group of women formed The Ladies Golf Club Association on Wednesday and elected officers led by Mrs Al yne McMahon as president Virginia Watts as first vice president Macil Spillar as second vice president Hester Faye Rudisaille as treasurer and Margaret Collins as secretary The club plans weekly meetings and a monthly business session with tournaments and activities on the horizon Eligible women are invited to join.
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Ladies Golf Club
Alyne McMahon
Virginia Watts
Macil Spillar
Hester Faye Rudisaille
Margaret Collins
Association
Dale Elmore Promoted To Cadet Major At A and M Cadet Corps
Male B Elmore of Silsbee son of Mr and Mrs H G Elmore has been promoted to cadet major scholastic officer and public information officer First Regiment C Armor Texan A and M College cadet corps. He is a junior majoring in insurance and pre law and a Wesley Foundation member at A and M.
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B. Elmore
H. G. Elmore
Silsbee
First Regiment
C Armor
Texan
A and M College
Wesley Foundation
Tigers Run Bulldog Plays Against Defense Wednesday
The Silsbee Tigers prepared Wednesday at Kirby Stadium for tomorrow night’s game against the Jasper Bulldogs. Jasper has losses to Liberty and Victor this season, but both teams expect good health and effort. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. A hamburger supper for players and teens will be served at First Baptist Church after practice.
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Silsbee Tigers
Jasper
Kirby Stadium
Jasper Bulldogs
Liberty
Victor
Silsbee
Ben Walker
Tiyts Weook
Davis Carter To Lead Communion At St John’s Sunday
Davis Carter of Beaumont former executive assistant to Congressman Jack Brooks and Episcopal lay preacher will conduct communion services at St John’s Episcopal Church Sunday night. Dr. George Tennison says Carter is known across Texas in church affairs and has broad experience in media and government service. All members are asked to attend Sunday night services.
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Davis Carter
Beaumont
Jack Brooks
St. John's Episcopal Church
George Tennison
Carter
Texas
Surprise Birthday Honors Mrs Brookins by Family
A surprise birthday party honored Mrs EB LT Brookins on September 26 in her home. Pink and blue decorations framed the event as her children grandchildren and close friends gathered to share cake punch and coffee.
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EB. LT .Brookins
Hoor
Marvin
Winme
Brookins
Tigers Fall 40-0 As Port Acres Beats Silsbee Eagles
Silsbee Tigers showed a strong start but faltered after the second quarter as Port Acres built a 40-0 victory Saturday night. QB Ronnie Alphin led Port Acres with aerial strikes while Silsbee relied on Allen Johnson at QB and stout Tiger defense that could not prevent the visiting offense from scoring through the air.
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Silsbee Tigers
Port Acres
Silsbee
Tigers
Eagles
Tiger
Ronnie Alphin
Buford Curtis
Tommy Childress
Jimmy Bates
Douglas Arnold
Johnny Cerniglia
Roger Ratliff
Mike McMahon
Larry Cleveland
Allen Johnson
Kenneth Parker
Jones Kerr Marry in Friday Night Baptist Ceremony
Ruil Jones and Betty Kerr were married Friday night at 8 in Lawes Road Shepherd Baptist Church with Pastor J. W. Joiner officiating. A reception followed at the J. R. Jones home. The couple, after a trip to New Orleans and coast, plan to reside in Hull-Dassetta. she works as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell in Li and he with the safe company in Dayton.
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Ruil Jones
LR. Jones
Thetty Kerr
Wid
George Summerall
Thal
Lawes Rood Shepherd Baptist Caine
Hev
J. W. Joiner
Southwestern Bey Telephone Company
The
Safe Company
Dayton
Hardin County Home Demonstration Council Nomination Plan
The Hardin County Home Demonstration Council met September 26 at the American Legion Hall in Kountze with 18 attendees including Mrs. W. B. Jacobson and state and national officials in San Antonio. They formed a nominating committee and set tentative plans for an achievement day in November.
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Hardin County Home Demonstration Council
American Legion
Kountze
W. B. Jacobson
Chate
San Antonio
Henry Whittaker 44 Dies in Beaumont
Funeral services for Henry Whittaker 44 of Beaumont were held Tuesday at First Tiagruot church with Rev A Paterson officiating Burial was in Forest Lawn cemetery He died Monday at Hotel Dieu He worked at Magnolia Refinery and belonged to the Masonic Lodge Survivors include his wife Mire Berline Whittaker his mother Mrs Sally Whittaker of Beaumont two daughters Rose and Sharon Kay Whittaker two brothers George Whittaker of Liberty and Sam Whittaker of Tyler county five sisters Mrs Richard Back Mrs Monroe Jones Mrs Becer Goins all of Silsbee Mira August Revia of Voth and Mrs Bersie Pope of Beaumont
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Henry Whittaker
Beaumont
A. Paterson
Porest Lawn Cemetery
Whittaker
Hotel Dieu
Magnolia Refinery
Masonic Lodge
Mire
Berline Whittaker
Sally Whittaker
Rose
Sharon Kay Whittaker
Bee
George Whittaker
Liberty
Sam Whittaker
Tyler County
Richard Back
Monroe Jones
Becar Goins
Silsbee
Mira August Revia
Voth
Bersie Pope
Mu Murphey Family Hosts Wedding Prelude
Mr and Mrs Edward Mu and daughter of Woodville Viet Ed recently in the home of Mr and Mrs A G Murphey and Tarmaily relations noted a family gathering with preparations for a forthcoming event.
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Edward Mu
Woodville
Mrr
A. G. Murphey
Tarmaily
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Gore
State Highway Department
R. Bb. Terry
Kirby Lumber Corporation
Citizens Council
Game Warden's
Sam Larkin
Bob
Stout Collier
Episcopal Church
East Texas
Methodist
Mrs. McMahon
Dale Elmore
A & M Cadet Corps
St. John’s Church
Mrs
Betty Kerr
HD Council
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