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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1955
Page
2
Health officer urges ongoing dental care to counter decay, noting decay can occur even with good home hygiene. Emphasizes regular checkups, sealants, and fluoridation as key preventive measures.
An advertisement quotes Arthur Godfrey promoting a product with the line This Tag Is No Gag. The promo leverages the radio personality to draw attention to the item.
Dr Henry A Holle Commissioner of Health warns that neglecting brushing flossing and twice yearly dental exams allows germs to attack enamel and gums. He urges prompt professional care for decay and defects and stresses cooperation with the family dentist for optimal health.
Fletcher Home Demonstration club met Tuesday October 4 for an all day session at the home of Mrs Alton King. Members studied woodcraft and made several plywood shelves and stools. Present were Mrs George Broussard Mrs R H L Fountain Mrs I M Butler Jr Mrs J Frayter Mrs WB Waters and Mrs M Merrill.
Merry Blue Birds met Monday afternoon with twelve members present. Leaders were Mrs Billie Fuller and Mrs Alf Bartle.
A brief item notes that the tiny bathing suits worn by the girls attract male approval. The description emphasizes the minimal coverage and social reactions in a period-appropriate tone.
Lt Gov Ben Ramsey designates October 15 as Texas Poetry Day with statewide observance led locally by Mrs Louise Hill. A Senate resolution cites poetry’s uplifting value and calls attention to its solace and inspiration for lovers, patriots, and the creative mind.
The Happy Blue Birds met at Sandra Savage's home with 12 members present. Officers were elected: Ann Markley president, Jean Poshataske vice president, Lynn Miers secretary, Selma Jean Hill treasurer, Jean Thompson sick committee, Sally Hartman candle lighter, Sheron Robbins candle snuffer, Judy DuBose and Joanna Smyly refreshment committee. Meetings are held Mondays 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. with Sandra Savage as scribe.
Silsbee Boat and Sporting club Auxiliary will sponsor a rummage sale October 14 and 15 in Santa Fe Park. The auxiliary met at Mrs Patsy Freeman's home with 11 members present. The next meeting will be October 20 at Mrs Melba Gore's home to draw names for secret pals.
Harry Mellon Rhoads, 74, demonstrates an early magnesium-wood alcohol flare at his Denver home. The scene shows a flash pan and gun alongside the magnesium flare as the flash bulb dominates later developments, marking a transition from 1930s technology to modern devices.
W Bush reports 93 acres of permanent pasture and hay meadows yielding good results with 100 bales from 12 acres of Bermuda grass and plans for additional cuttings. Cattle numbers and fertilization practices noted. LWS CD lL C Truitt cites 100 bushels per acre possible with moisture. details on fertilization and crimson clover cover crop. Ben Williams elected Supervisor for Subdivision Two of Lower Neches SCD.
G. W. Taylor expresses gratitude to friends for telephone messages and cards received during illness at Santa Fe Hospital.
The Yaoneki Campfire Girls went on a hike along Knapple road Wednesday afternoon after school led by Mrs. I. V. McWhorter with Sarah Hall serving as scribe.
About 300 Silsbee Old Timers gathered at the Houston Oil Company picnic grounds to renew acquaintances and reminisce. E. M. Wilson Jr served as master of ceremonies and introduced the eldest member Mrs F G Weathersby. Mrs Ella McKee traveled from Vandalia Illinois to join the event. Beaumonters Mrs I B Johnson and others attended along with many Texas and Louisiana locals.
A number of telegrams arrived from attendees. W. W. Selman of Beaumont was reelected chairman for another year and Tom Wren was named liaison officer.
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