PTA Draws Huge Crowd as Speaker Promotes Citizenship
Over 500 attend the Silsbee PTA meeting at the junior high auditorium. Earl Stover speaks on what individuals can do to be good citizens. Lions club guests Penelope Porter and Judy Woodward win Bulb poster prizes of 10 and 5 dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Junior High School
Silsbee Lions Club
Penelope Porter
V. T. Porter
Judy Woodward
B. L. Woodward
Lions Club
Penny
Judy
Lions
Silsbee Pta
Earl Stover
Paul Vanderburg
Jay Collier
Mary Bertram
Juanita Bellenger
Mignon Winger
Carl Paramore
PTA
Barney McMahon
Mary Ella Sheffield
Bruce O. Power
First Methodist Church
Silsbee
Poll Tax Payments Urged Ahead of 1956 General Election
County Democratic Executive Committee Chairman Lester Caraway reminded eligible voters to pay poll taxes for the 1956 voting year. He urged everyone to ensure payment as the general election year approaches with state and national offices on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Lester Caraway
Caraway
Junior High Football Opens District Tonight
Silsbee junior high football opens district play here tonight at 7 30 against St Anthony junior high from Beaumont. Last week the locals lost 24 to 0 to Groves and the week before they defeated Nederland junior high 25 to 0 in a Thursday game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
St. Anthony
Beaumont
Groves
Nederland
Ray Moore
Moore
Tommy Stanford
Dinkle
Tigers
Liberty
Panthers
Kirby Stadium
Victor's Pirates
Port Acres
1LAAA
Victor
French High
Port Neches
Woodward Child Loses Eye in Barbed Wire Accident
Edna Earl Woodward ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Woodward suffered the loss of sight in one eye last Thursday around 4 30 p m while playing at the P L Woodward home The wound was caused by barbed wire She is under the care of a Beaumont eye specialist and is reported to be resting better this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Earl Woodward
Earl Woodward
P. L. Woodward
Beaumont
Kiwanis District Names New Governor From Silsbee
Delegates at the Kiwanis Texas Oklahoma district meeting in San Antonio report that John Hooper, the new district governor, was born in Silsbee. Delegates Cliff McKay J Fred Weathersby and Dr W J Poshataske attended parts of the convention and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
San Antonio
Cliff McKay
J. Fred Weathersby
W. J. Poshataske
McKay
Mr. Weathersby
Poshataske
John Hooper
Silsbee
Menagerie rehearsals closed to public for final stages
The Glass Menagerie rehearsals will be restricted to cast and crew only as the production enters final technical work. Mrs Elizabeth Williams announced the sessions, with the show slated at the Silsbee high school auditorium on October 20 and 21 under St Johns Episcopal church sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Williams
Silsbee
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce Meeting Postponed
A. W. Dainwood, president, announced the Silsbee Chamber of Commerce board meeting for tonight has been postponed until next week. The exact date will be communicated by telephone to directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Dainwood
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
Mrs. Carr Returns From Visit to Ill Sister in Jordanton
Mrs. E. A. Carr of Jordanton Texas returned home Tuesday after visiting her sister Mrs. H. R. Ashcraft who has been ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Carr
Jordanton
Texas
H. R. Ashcraft
Silsbee Post Office Posts Record September Quarter
Postmaster L A Yankie announces the Silsbee post office had its largest September quarter in history with $12,595.08 revenue from stamps, beating the previous December peak and showing gains over the prior year. First class rating achieved, and officials seek larger quarters due to rising mail volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
L. A. Yankie
Post Office Department
Tigers Lose Childress For Season With Shoulder Injury
Silsbee coach Billy Dinkle reports star tackle Tommy Childress is out for the season with a right shoulder separation. George Smith shifts into Childress’ tackle spot as injuries affect upcoming games against Bishop Byrne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Childress
Billy Dinkle
Wrnter
Bishop Byrne Shamrocks
Bruce Watts
Bobby Battle
Larry Hargrove
Dinkle
Letterman Tommy Childress
George Smith
30 Days In Jail Fines Assessed Two Deer Hunters
In Columbus a 30 day jail term and a $50 fine were imposed by County Judge J. M. Rutta on Hubert Taylor Redwood of Houston after he pleaded guilty to hunting deer with a spotlight. His companion Claude Marion Mitchell was fined $50 after pleading guilty. Game Wardens Leo Kohleffel and Emmett Wolfsdorff arrested them on Highway 71 near Cullen ranch north of Columbus. The officers followed in a pickup and witnessed the spotlight and a rifle shot. the deer was not hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
J. M. Rutta
Hubert Taylor Redwood
Houston
Claude Marion Mitchell
Leo Kohleffel
Emmett Wolfsdorff
Highway 71
Cullen Ranch
Poshataske Remodeling Silsbee Clinic Building
Dr. W J Poshataske announces remodeling of the Silsbee Clinic. plans include a central air system for year round heating and cooling, brick work on the front and south side, interior re modeling, and moving offices to the rear with updated waiting rooms. Brick will run along about half the south wall up to the second floor windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Clinic
W. J. Poshataske
Four New Patients Enter Hardin County Hospital
Hardin County Hospital welcomed new patients including Mrs. L. S. Taylor, Peggy Odom, Dewey Odom, Mrs. C. E. Gore, T. T. Gullory, Mrs. Bruce Edmonds of Silsbee, Donnie Loftin, Mrs. Myrtie Laird, Cecil Tebbs, E. J. Moye, Bernice Gilmore of Kountze, L. A. Pattillo of Honey Island, Mrs. Irene Duce of Segno, and Ada Kinsey of Sour Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Hospital
L. S. Taylor
Peggy Odom
Dewey Odom
C. E. Gore
T. T. Guillory
Bruce Edmonds
Silsbee
Donnie Loftin
Myrtie Laird
Cecil Tebbs
E. J. Moye
Bernice Gilmore
Kountze
L. A. Pattillo
Honey Island
Irene Duce
Segno
Ada Kinsey
Sour Lake
Mr and Mrs John Coleman Visit Jasper This Weekend
Mr and Mrs John Coleman visited Jasper over the weekend. The outing highlighted a brief family trip with local sights and a casual itinerary across the town. The event marks a short en route social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coleman
Jasper
County HD Club Names Nominating Committee
Hardin County Home Demonstration club met September 28 at 2 p.m. in the American Legion Hall in Kountze. Eighteen members and two visitors from eight clubs attended as Mrs. D. A. Gibson chaired. Delegates reported on the State meeting. A nominating committee was elected to select council officers for the coming year. Miss Ruth Causey explained upcoming yearly reports due next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Home Demonstration Club
American Legion Hall
Kountze
D. A. Gibson
Ruth Causey
Public Employees Hold Meeting in Silsbee
A special called meeting of the Texas Public Employees Association was held at the maintenance warehouse in Silsbee on September 27 at 7 30 p m. E A Airhart presided as president. Delegates B H Fuller and J A Greer were elected to represent the chapter at the TPEA annual meeting in Austin on November 14 and 15. Several resolutions were adopted to be presented at the annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Public Employees Asociation
Silsbee
E. A. Airhart
TPEA
Austin
B. H. Fuller
J. A. Greer
Uriah man visits Simmons family home
Raymond Chunn of Uriah Alabama visits the home of Mr and Mrs A E Simmons. He is described as a guest staying with the couple during a recent visit to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Chunn
Uriah, Alabama
A. E. Simmons
Silsbee School District Buys Miers Tract for $20932
The Silsbee Independent School District and Evadale Realty completed the purchase of about 14 acres of the Homer Miers estate in southwest Silsbee. Supt Don L. Hough announced the full $20932 price was paid. Evadale Realty is owned by East Texas Pulp and Paper Co of Evadale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Miers
Silsbee
Silsbee Independent School Board
Evadale Realty Company
Don L. Hough
East Texas Pulp and Paper Company
Evadale
Absentee Voting Opens for Stock Law Election in Kountze
County Judge Fletcher Richardson announces absentee ballots for the Precinct One stock law election are available from the county clerk in Kountze. The election set for October 22 draws growing interest as stock men fence pastures in anticipation. This marks the first vote on whether livestock may run at large, following petition actions by the commissioners court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Richardson
Kountze
Commissioners Court
Silsbee Oldtimers Gather Sunday at Village Creek
About 600 Silsbee Oldtimers will meet Sunday at the Houston Oil Co picnic grounds on Village Creek. W. W. Selman, Beaumont, is general chairman. The event runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a basket lunch at noon and ample recreation. open to all Silsbee residents, especially longtime locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Oldtimers
Houston Oil Company
Village Creek
City Grants Five Cent Hike In Bus Line Rates
City council approved a five cent fare increase for the Silsbee bus line raising the rate from 10 to 15 cents per passenger after a request by line operators cited insufficient operating margin. Discussion also covered school traffic with rules set for bus unloading on the north side of the elementary campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Evadale Band Booster Club Organized
A meeting at Evadale School on September 25 organized the Evadale Band Booster Club with Mrs. Joe Dunn as president and Mrs. J. C. Burrell as vice president. Officers also include Mrs. C. E. Lott secretary treasurer and Mrs. L. P. Breder reporter. The group plans a band trip to Newton for the October 8 homecoming and will hold meetings on the first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evadale
Slaydon
Joe Dunn
J. C. Burrell
C. E. Lott
L. P. Breder
Newton
Newton High School
Fort
Masons To Confer Degree Saturday Night
Silsbee Lodge No. 927 AF and AM will meet at the lodge hall Saturday night at 7 30 for Fellowcraft degree work. All members urged to attend and visiting members invited by the worshipful master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Musical Program To Benefit Senior Class
Cliff Bruner and the Show Boys perform at the high school auditorium Tuesday night at 8 for a senior class trip fund. The group airs on TV Channel 6 Sundays at 3 30. Tickets are sold by seniors or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Bruner
TV Channel 6
Mrs Earl Lindsey Visits Houston Family Residence
Mrs Earl Lindsey of Houston visited last week in the home of Mr and Mrs R L Lindsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lindsey
Houston
R. L. Lindsey
Silsbee Firemen Plan Fire Prevention Week Activities
Silsbee volunteers led by Chief John Busby announce Fire Prevention Week from October 9 to 15 with open house, school rides for first graders, a ride for Waldo Mathews colored students, truck demonstrations, and a car rescue drill at the junior high campus. The department thanks contributors including a $50 donation from Kirby Lumber Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Busby
Silsbee
Waldo Mathews
Busby
Kirby Lurmber Corporation
Services Today For Mrs Alma Brown 87
Funeral services were held for Alma Mary Brown 87 of Silsbee who died Tuesday at Kersting hospital in Liberty after a lengthy illness. The service was at her daughter Nannie Phillips home in Hull with burial in Hardin cemetery. Surviving family includes three sons L J Brown W G Brown Nolan Brown three daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Mary Brown
Silsbee
Kersting Hospital
Liberty
Nannie Phillips
Hull
Hardin
Brown
Dassetta
L. J
Marisee
W. G
Victor
Nolan Brown
Belle Morosini
Phillips
Bertha Deckert
Baytown
Frankie Williamson
Romey Istre 59 Buried in Crowley After Last Rites
Last rites were held Friday at St Michael's Catholic Church Crowley for Romey James Istre 59 who died after a lengthy illness at his home Wednesday night Burial followed at the old Catholic cemetery Crowley Survivors include his widow the former Viiasta Slavik of Silsbee a brother Harry of Crowley and three sisters Mrs Elton Jardell of Silsbee Mrs Webster Bachelor and Mrs J H LaFleur of Crowley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael's Catholic Church
Crowley
Romey James Istre
Istre
Old Catholic
Viiasta Slavik
Silsbee
Harry
Elton Jardell
Webster
J. H. LaFleur
Newton Visit Highlights Social Guests at Simmons Home
Mrs. Mary Miller and the couples Mr. and Mrs. Truman King and Mrs. George Albritton of Newton visited Tuesday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Miller
Truman King
George Albritton
Newton
A. E. Simmons
Local American Legion To Install Officers Tuesday
The Silsbee area hosts two veterans events with the Silsbee Eastern Star celebrating 50 years on October 11 at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Hall organized October 2 1905 a gold anniversary program and guest officers from the grand chapter of Texas. Installation for Troy F Rhymes American Legion Post 452 is set for October 9 at the community hall Beaumont Post 33 will supervise ceremonies with about 30 members signed up. Sam Cerniglia named post commander with officers including William Philley Link Skillern Billy Moffett Jim Smith Earl Wills and others. Commander Cerniglia calls for veterans to join the local post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Grand Chapter of
Texas
Lucille Skinner
Willie Mae Brim
Pearl Allen
Garnet Phillips
Troy F. Rhymes
American Legion
Beaumont
American Legion Post
Silsbee Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sam Cerniglia
William Philley
Link Skillern
William
Billy) Moffett
Jim Smith
Earl Wills
Albert C. Watkins
G. C. Brackin
Frank Payne
Weeks Crawford
Cerniglia
Santa Fe to Add 69 Diesels to Fleet in 1955 56
Santa Fe Railway will add 69 diesel locomotives to its fleet late this year and in 1956. President Fred G. Gurley announced the order includes nine 7000 horsepower freight diesels, thirty-two 1750 horsepower road switchers, and eighteen 1200 horsepower yard diesels built by Electro Motive Division GM and Fairbanks Morse. Delivery is expected from September to August 1956, with full completion by August 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Raihway
Fred G. Gurley
Eletro-motive Division
General Motors
Fairbanks Morse
Gurley
Texas Churches Coolest Says T U Engineer s Thesis
Engineering Dean W R Woolrich and student David C Briggs summarize a UT bulletin on air cooling of churches. They note church loads vary with services and events and climates affect cooling choices from evaporative to other systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
W. R. Woolrich
University of Texas
Dean Woolrich
David C. Briggs
University
Bureau of Engineering Research
Gulf Coast
Cub Scout Parents To Meet Tonight
Parents are invited to a Thursday 7 30 meeting in the A E Read Appliance showroom to discuss placing their boys in a Cub Scout den as announced by Mrs Maxie McGinty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scout
A. E. Read Appliance Company
Maxie McGinty
Caraways Lease George Hare Grocery Near Silsbee
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Caraway have leased the George Hare Grocery on the Spurger highway and will operate it in the future. The store sits about two miles north of Silsbee.
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Robert Caraway
George Hare
Spurger Highway
Silsbee
Coral Snake Killed by Woman at Evadale Home
Mrs Milton Chesire reported Saturday morning that she killed a coral snake at her home on Evadale highway. The two foot snake nearly bit her five year old son David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Chesire
Evadale Highway
David
Nacogdoches Firm Named Low Bidder for S F E A Library
J A Nesbit Construction Company of Nacogdoches submitted a base bid of 464410 with a 50000 alternate for an extra wing on the Stephen F. Austin State College library project. Regents meet October 14 to act. The two story plus three story tower building will house about 150000 volumes and include air conditioning, study areas, classrooms, offices, and a D A R room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacogdoches
Stephen F. Austin State College
Paul L. Boynton
Sfeasc
Austin
J. A. Nesbit Construction Company
College
Board of Regents
Nesbit Company
East Texas
Daughters of the American Republic
Meadows Jewelry Store Opening In Silsbee
The new Meadows Jewelry Store will open Friday at 130 E Avenue H in Silsbee. Owners Mr and Mrs A C Meadows from Kilgore will offer watch repairs costume jewelry and gift items and their son Steven Carroll aged 10 months accompanies them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadows Jewelry
E. Ave
Silsbee
A. C. Meadows
Wm. E. Fortenberry Dies In Florida
Wm. E. Fortenberry, 78, died Oct 2 in a Florida hospital. A Crestview resident, he had lived in East Texas towns including Silsbee Lufkin San Augustine and Loeb where he ran a general store 1908 1914. Survived by two daughters Mrs Revell Bonner Shreveport LA and Joyce Fortenberry Westover MA six nieces and nephews and three brothers George Lufkin Tom Buna John Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bee
Wm. E. Fortenberry
Florida
Crestview
Fortenberry
East Texas
Silsbee
Lufkin
San Augustine
Loeb
Revell Bonner
Shreveport
Joyce Fortenberry
Westover
Mass
George
Tom
Buna
John
Houston
Youth Revival at Woodrow Baptist Church
The Woodrow Baptist Church hosts a youth revival starting Monday at 8 p.m. Rev. David Jenkins of Fred Baptist Church will be the visiting preacher. Morning services begin at 9, with Sunday homecoming and a basket lunch at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Baptist
Woodrow Baptist Church
David Jenkins
Fred Baptist Church
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Stover
Penny Porter
Woodward
New Kiwanis
Rehersals
Chamber of Commerce
Yankie
AAA
County HD Club
Miers Tract
Evadale Band
Masons
Silsbee Firemen
Eastern Star
Santa Fe
T. U
Robt
Caraways Lease
George Hare Grocery
F. Austin Library
Avenue
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