Silsbee to mark bond issue completion at park program
Two years after voters approved bonds to fund water and sewer modernization Silsbee will host a short program at Santa Fe Park. Congressman Jack Brooks Mayor H M Jones former mayor Percy Bailey and other officials will speak. A bonfire will burn the $50 000 1940 bond issue. Tours of the new water well and sewage plant follow.
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City of
Silsbee
Santa Fe Park
Jack B. Brooks
H. M. Jones
Percy Bailey
lGulf States Utilities
Woodrow
Charles Haile
Water and Sewer Department
Goodwin Georges To Head 1960 United Appeals Drive
Goodwin Georges of Silsbee is named chairman for the 1960 Hardin County United Appeals Drive with a kickoff set Oct 17 at the county courthouse auditorium in Kountze. The two week campaign aims for a $26,856 quota with local chairmen listed and agencies including Salvation Army Red Cross and Boy Scouts among others.
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United Appeals
Hardin County
Kountze
Lamoyne Goodwin
Silsbee
Paul Georgas
Silsbee Drive
Goodwin
Georgas
E. P. Ramsey
W. H. Vinson
Sour Lake
A. P. Mills
Saratoga
Cecil Collins
Votaw
W. W. Howell
Village Mills
Lee Smith
Batson
C. E. Meadows
Chance Loeb
Louise Marcantel
Honey Island
Earl Stover
Advance Gifts
Glen Dromgoole
Bernice Seale
Salvation Army
Texas United Fund
Red Cross
Boy Scouts of America
Hardin County Health and Welfare Agency
Texas
Final Rites For Sam Hill Held Here Wednesday
Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church for Paul William Sam Hill 46 who died after a long illness in Beaumont. A Silsbee native a UT Austin alum and WWII Seabee veteran he worked for Sinclair Oil. He is survived by his wife two daughters a son and siblings. Interment was at Hooks Cemetery with Farmer Funeral Home in charge.
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First Methodist
Paul William
Sam) Hill
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
Sam
Jack Hill
Silsbee High Schol
University of Texas
Austin
James V. Allred
The
Bee
Seabees
Aleutian Islands
Iwo Jima
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
First Methodist Church
Sinclair Oil Co
Hill
Faye Hill
Silsbee
Candi
Janye
Andy
J. D. Hill
Houston
E. C
Nick) Hill
C. B. Vermillion
Jacksonville
Fla
Eugene Jonte
Hooks Cemetery
Kountze
Farmer Funeral Home
Cecil Cobble
Russell Busby
George Bellenger
Harmon Weathersby
Thomas Caraway
L. E. Martin
Earl Sheffield
Ed Curtis
City Police Report 34 Arrested In Two-Week Span
City officers report 34 arrests since the last tally. Chief Grady Tarver said eight drunks, two disturbing the peace, one pistol in possession and drunk driving, and one petty theft. Traffic arrests include licenses, yielding, lights, speed, noise, and drag racing infractions. Bobby Nell Brown fined $25 in city court for petty theft related to stealing bowery from Neches Mannie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Tarver
Bobby Nell Brown
W. J. Davis
Tigers Host Bridge City at Kirby Stadium
Silsbee aims to finish its non district football season undefeated at 5-0 when the Tigers host Bridge City at Kirby Stadium. Bridge City enters with a 1-4 mark and will be without starter Ronnie Domino who is sidelined by a ankle injury.
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Tigers
Bridge City
Kirby Stadium
Silsbee
Bridge City Cardinals
Ronnie Domino
Silsbee Schools Shine in Football Con Tests
Silsbee High Tigers defeated Kountze Lions 48 to 0. Silsbee Jr High Cubs blanked Stephen F. Austin Beaumont 40. Silsbee High B and Beaumont High B tied 0 to 0. Waldo Mathews Panthers fell 6 to 22 to Jasper. Evadale and Silsbee Eighth Grade B games ended in a tie.
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Silsbee
Silsbee High Tigers
Kountze Lions
Silsbee Jr. High Cubs O
Stephen F. Austin
Beaumont
Last Rites for Henry Drake Held in Kountze
Henry R. Drake 78, a retired farmer and rancher from Kountze, died Saturday in Beaumont. Funeral services were conducted Monday at Evergreen Assembly of God Church, with Rev. F C Drake and Rev. Everett Marten officiating. Pallbearers were nephews G A Drake R M W J B C Drake and J W C Drake. Interment followed at Frank's Branch Cemetery in Fred under Carroll Wallace Funeral Home direction.
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Henry R. Drake
Kountze
Hotel Dieu Hospital
Beaumont
Drake
Hardin and Tyler
F. C. Drake
Evergreen Assembly of God Church
Everett Marstin
First Assembly of God
G. A
Co. B
J. W. C. Drake
Frank
Fred
Carroll Wallace
Rites Held for Mrs. Rosie E. McBride 68
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosie E. McBride 68 were held at 2 30 p m Tuesday at Emmanuel Baptist Church Fletcher Rev John D Montgomery officiated She lived in Beaumont 31 years died in a Beaumont hospital Sunday She is survived by a son Cecil Deming of Silsbee daughters Mrs A O McKnight and Mrs Erma J Walters of Silsbee brothers Willie Oliver of Lufkin Lewis Oliver of Cleveland Johnny Oliver of Silsbee Sonny Oliver of Spurger sisters Mrs Mattie Riley Mrs Addie Scheffler of Houston Mrs Nellie Tucker Mrs Cynthia Wendling and Mrs Inez Glenn of Silsbee seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Burial was in Hooks Cemetery Farmer Funeral Home in charge.
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Rosie E. McBride
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Fletcher
John D. Montgomery
Midway Assembly of God Church
McBride
Beaumont
Cecil Deming
Silsbee
A. O. McKnight
Erma J. Walters
Willie Oliver
Lufkin
Lewis Oliver
Cleveland
Johnny Oliver
Sonny Oliver
Spurger
Mattie Riley
Addie Scheffler
Houston
Nellie Tucker
Cynthia Wendling
Inez Glenn
Hooks Cemetery
Farmer Funeral Home
Blake Family Visits Chad dicks in Winnfield La
Mr and Mrs T H Blake and daughters visited her parents Mr and Mrs A R Chaddick and other relatives in Winnfield Louisiana over the weekend. Chaddicks returned with the Blake family for Visit.
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T. H. Blake
A. R. Chaddick
Winnfield
Mrs. Chaddick
Blake
Savings And Loan Observes Fifth Anniversary
Hardin County Savings and Loan Association marks its fifth anniversary this week at 125 N. Fifth St. in Silsbee. Executive vice president Robert Neyland reported more than 167000 in dividends paid to savers, assets near 12350000, and over 1500 customers with more than 2000000 in savings. Directors listed include A R Neyland Frank Carpenter E A Luce John Brumley Jerry Brackin Terrell Buchanan John Oglesbee Earl Stover and Robert Neyland. Past directors are Mrs. Herbert Elmore H C Hopkins and Edgar O'Neil (deceased).
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Hardin County Savings and Loan Association
Robert Neyland
N. Fifth St
Silsbee
Neyland
A. R
Silsbee Man Sues Brewer Over Caustic Beer Injury
Foster A. Wetzel of Silsbee seeks 325000 in Jefferson County 58th district court against Falstaff Brewing Corp. alleging a caustic chemical in a beer bottle blistered his mouth and throat and led to major surgery for hemorrhage after he bought the beer in Jefferson County on November 14 1959.
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Falstaff Brewing Corp. J
Jefferson County
58Th District
Foster A. Wetzel
Silsbee
C M McKay Returns From Hospital Sunday
C M McKay Silsbee district manager for Houston Natural Gas Corp. returned home Sunday after three months in the hospital. He suffered two attacks the first on July 4 and a second a month later. He plans to be up and around and has already made a work trip to his office, Mrs. McKay said.
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C. M. McKay
Silsbee
Houston Natural Gas Corporation
District 3 Sunday School Convention Heads Here
Baptist Sunday School workers from 11 counties gather at First Baptist Church for the fifth annual District 3 convention on Monday October 10. More than 500 Baptists are expected to attend with 63 200 enrolled in district classes. Sessions include morning afternoon and evening with inspirational messages from state and national leaders.
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Baptist
District 3
First Baptist Church
George Nielsson
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
Port Arthur
San Augustine County
Cleveland
Brooks Warns Kiwanis Club on National Problems
Congressman Jack Brooks told the Silsbee Kiwanis Club that U S standing has sunk and must be reversed. He cited sworn military leaders and urged stepped up preparedness programs to restore leadership and strength. Earl Stover introduced him as program chairman.
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Jack Brooks
Silsbee ‘Kiwanis Club
United States
Brooks
Earl Stover
Lions hear Red Cross official on United Appeals
Dan Clark of Conroe, district representative for the American Red Cross, spoke to the Silsbee Lions about a one shot United Appeals drive and the good done by participating charities. Lamoyne Goodwin of Gulf States Utilities attended as county drive chairman. Paul Georgas was introduced as Silsbee UA drive chairman. Floyd Smith of Hemphill will attend next Tuesday. Charles Stephens became Scoutmaster of Troop 34.
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Hardin County United Appeals
Dan Clark
Conroe
American Red Cross
Silsbee Lions
Clark
United Appeals
Lamoyne Goodwin
Gulf States Utilities
Lion Paul Georgas
Britton-Cravens Insurance Agency
Gooswas
Silsbee
Floyd Smith F
Hemphill
Lions
J. D.donaldson
Charles Stephens
Oldtimers Set Sunday Reunion at Silsbee High
Final plans for the Silsbee Oldtimers reunion at the junior high cafeteria are complete. A ham dinner will be served by the Silsbee PTA. Reservations closed Monday. The program is brief and most time will be for visiting old friends.
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Silsbee Oldtimers
Silsbee Pta
Green Philmon Family Reunion Slated Sunday
The descendants of Green Philmon who came from Georgia in 1856 will hold their annual reunion this Sunday at the McInnis camp at Camp. A basket lunch is planned at noon and all relatives and friends are invited.
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Green Philmon
Texas
Georgia
McInnis
Hot Check Count Brings Thirty Day Jail Sentence
County officers report 25 arrests for the week with one case in county court. M C Mansell received a 30 day jail term and court costs after pleading guilty to writing a hot check. He had previously been fined for a hot check. Arrests included 12 drunks, three drunken drivers, two intoxicated in car, six disturbing the peace, one vagrant and one traffic offense.
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Kountze
M. C. Mansell
Fletcher Richardson
Mansell
Dave Rountree
Local News Briefs Highlight Visits and Events Across Texas
Social notes recap weekend travels and family visits across Houston Fairfield Tyler Kilgore Henderson Jasper Browndell Nacogdoches Dallas and San Diego. Notables include Mr and Mrs Littlepage undergoing treatment in Houston and Mamie Hargraves 82nd birthday open house in Fannett.
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R. M. Littlepage
Houston
Littlepage
Anderson Hospital
H. R. Klinefelter
San Clemente
Calif
F. Scroggins
O. C. Seely
L. H. Simpson
J. L. Blair
Fairfield
Tyler
Kilgore
Henderson
I. T. Odoms
Mamie Hargraves
Fannett
L. L. Burns
Buna
R. A. Ward
M. M. Gailien
Jas
Local births listed for Silsbee Sour Lake and Beaumont families
Mr and Mrs W D Creel of Silsbee welcome Adana Gwen born Sept 30 at Baptist Hospital Beaumont. Daconda Rene born Oct 1 to Mr and Mrs B A Frazier of Sour Lake. Cynthia Denise born Sept 28 to Mr and Mrs L A Comer of Silsbee. Ramona Lea born Sept 27 to Mr and Mrs D W Hendrix of Sour Lake. Danna Gayle born Sept 29 to Mr and Mrs J B Thornton of Beaumont. Tena Marie born Oct 2 to Mr and Mrs R E Brewer of Hull. Bill Cravey Hl born Oct 2 to Mr and Mrs C B Cravey j of Silsbee.
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W. D. Creel
Silsbee
Adana Gwen
Baptist
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Kountze
Daconda Rene
B. A. Frazier
Sour Lake
L. A. Comer
Cynthia Denise
D. W. Hendrix
Ramona Lea
Danna Gayle
J. B. Thornton
Beaumont
Tena Marie
R. E. Brewer
Hull
C. B. Cravey J
A Won
Bill Cravey Hl
Sorority To Sponsor Benefit Dinner At School Homecoming
The Rho Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority sponsors a homecoming barbecue dinner at the junior high school cafeteria on November 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. The menu features barbequed chicken, rice, baked beans, tossed salad, bread and drink. Tickets are sold by chapter members and at this week’s football games.
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Rho Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Beaumont i
New Grand Jurors Named by District Clerk
District clerk Willis Selman announced the October term grand jurors from Kountze Silsbee Thicket Batson Sour Lake and Saratoga. Members include Martin Wilson Mrs Alf Bartle Bennie Bottrell Oscar Adams Jr Harmon White Charlie Johnson H A Jones L A Smith W F Selman James E. Austin W E Coon and W F Zimmerman with Zimmerman named foreman.
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Willis Selman
Murphy Sanford Wedding Planned in Silsbee October 14
Mr and Mrs L V Crocker announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Linda Carroll Murphy to Robert Sanford son of Mr and Mrs J F Sanford both of Silsbee The ceremony will be October 14 at 730 p m at the First Baptist Church with Rev R F Barclay officiating Both graduates of Silsbee High School and Sanford recently discharged from the U S Armed Forces The couple will reside in Silsbee where both are employed
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Silsbee
I B Griffith in Serious Condition After School Incident
I B Griffith principal of Silsbee Junior High School suffered a seizure at school while replacing a broken rope on a flagpole. He was rushed by Farmer ambulance to Baptist Hospital in Beaumont in very serious condition but reportedly rested fairly well Tuesday night.
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I. B. Griffith
Silsbee Junior High School
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
Bradshaw Forecasts Sold-Out Special Train to Conroe
Conley Bradshaw, quarterback club chairman, says the train to the Silsbee Conroe game on Nov 4 is a sure thing with 283 tickets sold and a $3.19 price. Nine cars are ordered and the train will park within three blocks of the stadium. refunds are offered if travelers change plans. Tickets available at the local depot.
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Conroe
Conley Bradshaw
Quarterback Club
Bill Sellers
Conroe Football Stadium
Cubs Meet Bowie Here This Afternoon at Kirby Stadium
The Silsbee Tiger Cubs host Bowie Junior High at Kirby Stadium this afternoon with an A and B game set to start at 5 30. Last week the Cubs lost 40 to 0 to Stephen F Austin of Beaumont and star halfback Gerald Walker is out for the season with a broken arm. The Cub B squad tied Evadale B 0 0 last week.
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Silsbee Tiger Cubs
Bowie
Kirby Stadium
Cubs
Stephen F. Austin
Beaumont
Gerald Walker
Cub
Evadale
DeMolay To Hold Open Installation in Silsbee
Silsbee Chapter of DeMolay will stage an open installation Saturday at 7:30 p m in the Silsbee Masonic Hall. Tommy Stagner will be installed as master councilor with officers Joey Taylor Gene Richardson John Isbell Edwin Read Nelson Tennison Billy Tarver Lonnie Beard Joseph Carter Richard Allen Carl Littlepage Ronnie Capps Ray Whitney. Preceptors include David Davenport Shelby Croucher George Hayes Leon Stokesbury Felix Sharp Jack Clark Harry Allen. Retiring master councilor Ray Whitney. Presentations and refreshments follow.
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Silsbee
Order of Demolay
Silsbee Masonic Hall
Tommy Stagner
Joey Taylor
Junor
Gene Richardson
Ascribe
John Isbell
Edwin Read
Nelson Tennison
Billy Tarver
Lonnie Beard
Joseph Carter
Sentinel
Thomas Butts
Richard Allen
Carl Littlepage
Ronnie Capps
Ray Whitney
David Davenport
Shelby Croucher
George Hayes
Leon Stokesbury
Felix Sharp
Jack Clark
Harry Allen
Muaster
Mavericks Roundup in Orange Hosted by Local Women’s Club
Members of the local Business and Professional Women's club will attend the Maverick Roundup in Orange tonight at Little Mexico Restaurant.
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Orange
Little Mexico
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Tn City
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Pete” Landolt
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Gen Zales
United Appeals Drive
Sam Hill
Ray McGahhon
Manly
Silsbee Tigers
Big Tiger
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Joe Black
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Tiger
Blackmon
Randy Read
Johnny Upshaw
Larry McDonald
Bo Tarver
Richard Ratliff
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Don Ward
Kenneth Cones
Dee Cunningham
Domino
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Ward
Fields
Jimmy Hargrove
Kountze Qarterback
Lion
Big Bill Fields
Robert Modisette
Nicky Gilbert
Harold Bean
Cones
Modisette
Tommy Hartman
Gilbert
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Hartman
Bean
Silsbee High
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Waldo Mathews Panthers
Jasper
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Henry Drake
Silsbee Man
Brewer
Rep. Brooks
United
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Joe Edwin Eakins
Fred Case
San Diego
Navy
Rachel Tanton
SFA
Nacogdoches
Lester Williams
Jesse Ray Tanton
R. E. McClelland
Jane
Browndell
R. L. Bateman
Woodrow Baptist Church
J. L. Segrest
Morgan
W. A. Oliver
Robert Nowasky
Jasper Wiggins
Vernon Coudrain
Patricia Bailey
Glenda Foley
United Pentecostal Churches
Dallas
Hello World
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Bradshaw
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