Farewell Parties Honor Blalock Family
David Blalock the 15 year old son of Rev and Mrs David Blalock was honored at a Monday night farewell party in the Carruth home. Co-hostesses were Mrs Wylma Butler and Paula Gonzales. A church farewell followed as the family moved to Oklahoma where Rev Blalock will lead a new church after resigning from Good Shepherd Baptist Church of four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Blalock
Louis Carruth
Wylma Butler
Paula Gonzales
Blalock
Oklahoma
Good Shepherd Baptist Church
Silsbee Airman Promoted in U S Air Force
Harold D. Cunningham of Silsbee has been promoted to airman second class at Dyess AFB Texas. An aircraft mechanic in a unit supporting the Strategic Air Command mission, he keeps intercontinental missiles and jet bombers on alert. He is a Silsbee High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Cunningham
Gladys Cunningham
Rt. 1
Silsbee
U.S. Air Force
Dyess Afb
Tex
Cunningham
Strategic Air Command
Martha Smith Enrolls at Mary Hardin-Baylor
Miss Martha L. Smith of Silsbee enrolls as a freshman home economics major at Mary Hardin-Baylor College for the 1964 65 fall semester. Registration hits a new high with over 600 students. plans include a new dormitory a student center a chapel and an administration building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Smith
Mary Hardin-Baylor
Martha L. Smith
Silsbee
Mary Hardin-Baylor College
Martha
Eddis E. Smith
Rt. 1
Box 1370
Mary Hardin - Baylor
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Carnley
Miss Virginia Gail Carnley, bride elect of Earl Wayne Nerren, was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday at the home of Mrs. G. J. Wood. Calling hours were 7 to 9 p.m. Pink and white carnations decorate the setting with pink coral vine and greenery. Hostesses included Mrs. Clarence Dehart, Mrs. Stella Cook, Mrs. Minnie Greer, Mrs. Eugenia Nixon, Mrs. Jack Harris, Mrs. Ruby Bledge, Mrs. Neil Marshall and Mrs. R. R. Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Gail Carnley
Earl Wayne Nerren
G. J. Wood
Clarence Dehart
Stella Cook
Minnie Greer
Eugenia Nixon
Jack Harris
Ruby Bledge
Neil Marshall
R. R. Palmer
Examinations Set For Masonic Ritual Proficiency
Two exams for proficiency in Masonic ritual are scheduled for Friday October 23 at 7 00 p m and Saturday October 24 at 8 00 a m at Beaumont Lodge 286. John K Mooney a Houston accountant and Grand Lodge work committee member will conduct both tests. Successful masons will receive certificates at the December 2 annual Grand Lodge communication in Waco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont Lodge
John K. Mooney
Houston
Texas Masonic Grand Lodge Committee
Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas
Waco
Local Notes onVisits and Health From Silsbee Area
Mrs Ruth Stirling a Beau mont linotype operator at The Silsbee Bee underwent surgery Wednesday morning in Baptist Hospital Beaumont. Numerous locals visited family and friends across Center, Huntsville, Woodville, Warren, Kountze, Zavalla, Merryville and Beaumont over the weekend and week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Stirling
Beaumont
Silsbee Bee
Baptist Hospital
J. J. Taylor
Ann
Center
J. C. Warren
Lester G. Warren
A. A. Calloway
Cleveland
Shirley Bayless
Garland
F. C. Drake
Tommy Hartman
Sam Houston College
Huntsville
Monroe Hartman
C. C. Coward
Fof Woodville
Claude Coward
Mamie Beard
Lufkin
Thelma Royer
Warren
Pearl Allen
Kountze
Rae Collins
Village Mills
R. L Lindsey
French Cook
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Judy DuBose
Connie Dubose
G. W. Lawrimore
Merryville
Ben Walker
Charlie Wayne McLain
T. J. Williams
Louise Robichaux
Houston
Young Evans
Betty Weiss
Chicago
Ill
Fletcher Richardson
Miss Weiss
Mamie Richardson
Hardin Memorial Hospital
W. C. McNeil
Corpus Christi
Ellen Brooks
Frances Byrd
Pine Burr
Tthe Abwa
Hazel Scoggins
Eve Whitaker
American Business Women Association
Minneapolis
Minn
Silsbee Builders Plan Evening Meeting at Blue Bonnet
Silsbee Builders Association meets tonight at 7 in the Blue Bonnet Cafe. Guest speaker Jerry Boynton of the American National Bank of Beaumont will discuss the value of public relations to the building trades. Boynton is assistant cashier, past Beaumont Jaycees president, and a Beaumont Chamber director active in church and civic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Builders Association
Blue Bonnet Cafe
Val Hickman
Jerry Boynton
American National Bank of Beaumont
Boynton
Beaumont Jaycees
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
Local Women To Attend Jasper Meeting
The Magnolia District of the TFWC holds a board meeting at 10 a.m. today in First Methodist Church Jasper. Jasper Women's Club serves coffee 9 to 10 a.m. Speaker is Walter Broener Alabama-Coushatta Reservation. Club leaders Mrs. Richard French presides. board members include Mrs. J. R. Sims Mrs. L. E. Martin Mrs. B. L. Moreland Mrs Wade Parker and Mrs I. F Eldredge Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
TFWC
First Methodist
Jasper
School Cafeteria Personnel Attend Meeting In Orange
Dietician Mrs. J J Taylor of Silsbee Schools along with Mrs. J W Savage Mrs Bertha Eaves and Mrs Mildred Rhymes attended a food service meeting in Orange Monday night. The Curtis School hosted the gathering for supervisors principals and superintendents with emphasis on National School Lunch Week October 11 through 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Taylor
Silsbee Schools
J. W. Savage
Bertha Eaves
Mildred Rhymes
Orange
Curtis School
Local Birth Announcements From Hardin Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Frank L Gore of Silsbee announce the birth of Lisa Ann on October 12 to Mr and Mrs C B Rose and Mrs Corine Harvill are listed as grandparents. Leshyve Robyn a daughter born October 7 to Mr and Mrs Thomas E Childress of Tilman Wayne. Jay Edgar son born October 12 to Mr and Mrs Henry Jacobson Grayburg. Virginia Alberta daughter born October 12 to Mrs Alberta Fillingim of Keountze and the late Herman Fillingim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Kountze
Frank L. Gore
Silsbee
Lisa Ann
C. B. Rose
Corine Harvill
Leshyve Robyn
Thomas E. Childress
Tilman Wayne
Kenneth Hussey
Buna
Henry Jacobson
Grayburg
Jay Edgar
Virginia Alberta
Alberta Fillingim
Keountze
Herman Fillingim
Mrs Allen to Honor 80th Birthday
Ella Allen will celebrate her 80th birthday with a dinner at her Fred home on Sunday. A lifelong resident, she has six children, 15 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Ella Allen
Fred
Silsbee Proclaims Homecoming Days for 1964
The city of Silsbee Texas proclaims October 16 and 17 1964 as Homecoming Days to honor former Silsbee High School students and returning graduates. Mayor Frank L. McClanahan Jr urges residents to extend warm welcomes and renew acquaintances during homecoming ceremonies. City Secretary Cesar Dominguez attests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
City OF
Silsbee
Ex- Students Association of
Silsbee High School
Silsbee Bee
FAA Recommends Four New Airports In Area Plan
The Federal Aviation Agency proposes a new airport at Silsbee and three other sites in the region, as part of the 1965 to 1969 national airport plan. Additional improvements are urged for Jefferson County and Beaumont Port Arthur Municipal, with upgrades at Jasper County La Porte Municipal and other local fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Aviation Agency
Silsbee
Washington
FAA
Liberty
Nome
Vi‘dor
Jefferson County
Beaumont- Port Arthur Municipal
Jasper County
la Porte Municipal
Hennington
Livingston
Brown
Orange
Silsbee School Menus for Oct 19 to 23
The Silsbee Schools publish weekly menus with daily offerings. Monday features hot dogs with chili and macaroni and cheese. Tuesday serves hamburgers. Wednesday offers chili beans with rice. Thursday includes turkey with dressing. Friday presents tuna salad and French fries. Milk and desserts accompany various days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Waldo Mathews Exes To Meet For Homecoming Tea
A meeting of ex-students from Fravier Mathews and Waldo Mathews schools will be held Wednesday at 7 p m in the Waldo Mathews School. Rev Roy Lee Alexander, president, will preside and urges all exes to attend. A tea is planned for the homecoming on November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fravier Mathews
Waldo Mathews School
Roy Lee Alexander
Sorority Plans Homecoming Luncheon for Beta Sigma Phi
Rho Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met with 14 members and four guests to finalize plans for a Homecoming Day luncheon at the High School cafeteria from 11 am to 1 pm. Menu includes chicken fried steak and jambalaya. Tickets available from members or by calling two EV exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rho Upsilon Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Sidney Miller
Durwood Yawn
Leroy Poole
Jesse Sanchez
Joe McLemore
Horace _ Whittington
Beta Sigma Phi
Joe Hignett
Charles Kelly
Frank
Eddie van Winkle
Wanda Fennie and Doyle J Riley Wed in Pasadena
Miss Wanda Fennie and Doyle J Riley of Hamshire were married October 3 at 8 p.m. in Pasadena. Rev. A Morgan of First Baptist Church officiated. The couple plans to live in Houston where Riley works for Western Cement Co. He is son of Mr and Mrs H C Riley, formerly of this city and now of Hamshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Fennie
Doyle J. Riley
Hamshire
Ray E. Bouse
Pasadena
Rev
A. Morgan
First Baptist Church of
Houston
Riley
Western Cement Co
H. C. Riley
City
Ludus Club Hosts Tea For Ex-Members Saturday
The Ludus Club invites all former members to a tea in the club room of Hardin County Savings & Loan Saturday from 4:30 to 5:30. Miss Donna Yawn, the club president, extends the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludus Club
Hardin County Savings & Loan
Donna Yawn
Paintings on display during Silsbee Homecoming week
The Silsbee Library Art Department hosts a two day opening show in the high school cafeteria. Local artists’ works are viewable Friday 9 to 11 am and 2 to 4 pm and Saturday 9 to 11 am. Public ballots choose favorites for exhibit in the library and downtown windows. Call for entries EV 5 2539. Registration for library art classes is Oct 24 from 10 am to 12 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Department
Silsbee Library
Ernie Dietrich
New Fence Installed Around Playground
The Exquisett Club invites Silsbee residents to view a new fence around the playground sponsored by the club with City of Silsbee clearing work. A fundraising drive by The Exquisett Club and Clover Leaf Club asks each family to donate $1 a month. First reporting day is Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exquisett Club
Silsbee
Club
City of
Clover Leaf Club
Waldo Mathews School
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Silsbee Airman
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Carnley
Byrd’s Shoe Store
G.I. Surplus
North 4Th Street
Silsbee, Texas
Silsbee High
Julia Tucker
Sharon Sizemore
Lynda Gore
Carol Hicks
Sherry Rodgers
Linda Redkey
Gayle McDonald
M. L. Winger
Glenda Geisendorff
Barbie Benson
Kristi Fuller
Donald Thomas
Linda Powell
Darlene Hare
Bridge City
A.E. Read Co
Amana
Blackstone
Magic Chef
Yazoo
Yazoo Garden
Big Wheels
Norge Gas
North Fifth Street
Leona Whitman
Riley Phelps
S. I. Colesman
Zavalla
Silsbee Builders
Blue Bonnet
Aviation Agency
Waldo Mathews
Buema Vista Distribution Co. Inc
Disney
OL Orcartoon
Kim Novak
Laurence Harvey
Silsbee Credit
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