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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1958
Page
6
Mrs Leona Whitman notes Pvt Leon Martin, stationed in Okinawa, visiting his sister’s family. Numerous residences report weekend visits to relatives in New Orleans, Beaumont, Liberty, Webster, and other locations.
Tigers drive reaches the Bulldog 6 after Parker option and Barclay sprint. Barclay scores from six yards and McMahon key blocks, but a fumble on the try for point leaves Silsbee up 6-0 with 6:26 left in the first period.
The county clerk Clarence Mc Neely lists September marriages. Entries include Charles R. Butler and Mary Jane Selman on Sept. 2 and Raymond N. Beddingfield and Jessie Ray Jeffcoat on Sept. 3, with numerous other couples and dates through Sept. 29.
Orange and Hardin County farmers show rising interest in the Conservation Reserve, the sole Soil Bank program in 1959. County official Marion C. Ulery says applications may exceed program funds, with priority given to offers at lower rates and longer contract terms.
Beaumont Community Players stage life with father in the renovated Little Theater at the Fairgrounds reopening the season. Clarence Day’s gay 1880s comedy stars 16 with Jodie Richards directing. Daisy Greene of Silsbee plays Cora and handles hair styling.
A birthday dinner for J F E Gholson of this city and his son Dempsey of Houston was held Sunday at the Gholson home. A buffet lunch fed 42 relatives present with out of town guests from Corgan Burke Beaumont and Houston.
The Horizon Camp Fire group honored Sherry Hinkel with a dinner in Beaumont. Seventeen members and five mothers attended the Roundup Room event. Hinkel left Wednesday for Paris to visit her father for several weeks.
The New Bethel Baptist Church choir will sponsor an organ musical on Thursday Oct. 16 at 7 30 p m in the Waldo Mathews High School auditorium. Directed by the Jefferson Music Company organ staff from Beaumont the program features Miss Jewel Frost and Mrs Mary Neff with local and out of town choirs participating. Proceeds go to the church organ fund.
Jean Miller's Dance Studio will start ballroom dance classes plus new tap and ballet sessions next week. Registration is set for Monday from 5 to 6 pm in the community hall.
The quarterly joint meeting of First Presbyterian Church elders and deacons is set for tonight at 8 o'clock in the new manse at 214 Read Street. Sunday school starts at 10 with Adult Class, worship at 11, Pioneer Youth at 6 15, choir at 7 30, and next Wednesday October 15 the Men of the Church meet.
Mrs Marie McKinney hosts the Silsbee Business and Professional Women's club meeting tonight with Mrs Ona McGinty presiding.
The Azalea Garden Club met at Mrs. C. R. Baker's home with Mrs. W. S. Ray as co host. Nine members attended as Mrs. R. E. Jackson presided. The club voted to join the Beaumont Garden Club Council and planned a program on club project planning. The next meeting is set for Oct 22 at Mrs. E A. Kees's home.
Mrs. John H. Reeves announces the marriage of her daughter Marla to Hollis Myers of Beaumont. The ceremony was Friday at 9 in the First Baptist Church with Rev. R. E. Barclay officiating. They will reside in Silsbee after a wedding trip to Hot Springs and Longview.
Camp Fire leaders and sponsors will gather Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Cravens Hall of First Methodist Church. Members and parents attend as special guests for a program on The Purpose and Program of Camp Fire presented by the Wakiki Horizon Club, junior class girls.
Pamela Reneca born Oct 4 Hardin County Hospital to Kountze couple Mr and Mrs K E Wilkinson. Billy Wayne born Oct 5 Hardin County Hospital to Mr and Mrs M E Foster of Silsbee. Sheri Inez born Oct 4 Hardin County Hospital to J A Hatcher of Kountze. Kirk Andrew born Oct at Hardin County Hospital to H R Rogers of Sour Lake. Kath erine Marguerite born Oct 2 Hardin County Hospital to Larry Burke Hargrove of Silsbee.
The annual homecoming for Egypt near Colmesneil Tyler County will be held Sunday October 12 in the community church hall. A singing and speaking program is planned with a basket lunch served at noon. All former residents and friends are invited to attend.
A revival is under way at the Full Gospel Church 20 miles north of town. Evangelist Leon Baker of Hull leads services each evening at 7 30. Prayer meetings are set for Tuesday to Friday from 9 30 to 11 30 a m.
Mrs BE L Meley and Mrs BF Beck of Beaumont visited Silsbee on Sunday in connection with the Fourth District Women’s Club activity.
Local residents made multiple visits across towns including Woodville Silsbee and Buna. The Fred PTA held its first meeting September 29 electing officers such as Mildred Yawn and Willie Pate. Church notes mention David Hobson speaking at Mt Olivet Fred while past pastor is away. Several residents are listed on the sick list this week.
Weekly lunch plan lists meals from Monday to Friday including pork chops with rice and gravy on Monday and tuna casserole on Friday. Menu notes that due to space constraints the schedule will be reversed the following week to accommodate preparation.
Advertises the World Book Encyclopedia edition as a librarian and teacher favorite ideal Christmas gift. Claims reasonable pricing and provides contact representative Mrs. M. M. Bell with a phone number EV 5 2486 for inquiries.
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