Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Silsbee Bee in Silsbee, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1969

Page

2

Judy Ann McKee and Jerry Provost to Wed Nov 1

Judy Ann McKee and Jerry Provost plan to marry at Woodrow Baptist Church in Silsbee on Saturday November 1 at 7 30 p m Rev W D Sherman to officiate. Both are 1969 Silsbee High School graduates. A reception follows at 263 S 3rd Street. They will reside in Silsbee with Jerry employed by Seaman Builders.

Buck McKee Judy Ann Jerry Provost Jack Provost Woodrow Baptist Church W. D Sherman North Hardin Baptist Church Judy Jerry Silsbee High School Kenneth I Sherman S. 3Rd Street Silsbee Seaman Builders

Hardin County Health and Welfare Aids Silsbee Families

The Hardin County Health and Welfare office in Kountze serves Silsbee and nearby towns, issuing pink food and utility vouchers, linking families to government surplus, and arranging medical or clothing help through local churches and Salvation Army. Most cases span four to six months, funded by United Appeals and local donations.

G County Health and Welfare United Appeals Office Hardin County Health and Welfare Kountze Sheriff's Department Berneice Seale Hardin County Silsbee John L. Teel L. G. Jordan Eith Salvation Army Welfare Texas Public Welfare County Welfare Office Hardin County Office of Health and Welfare

Poison Ivy and Related Plants Warn Texas Readers

Botanical experts say immunity to poison ivy oak or sumac is unlikely and susceptibility varies. Poison ivy is common in Texas, often as a vine or bush, with leaves in groups of three. Preventive steps include protective clothing and washing exposed skin with soap and water. never burn poison ivy vines due to venomous smoke.

Texas State Department of Health Texas United States

Nu Upsilon Beta Sigma Phi Meets For Rushee Reception

Nu Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met October 13 at 7 30 p m in the Hardin County Savings and Loan Clubroom with nine members and ten rushees present. Committees outlined duties and Mrs Larry Ford became recording secretary. A salad supper honoring rushees was held October 6 at Silsbee State Bank.

Nu Upsilon Beta Sigma Phi Hardin County Savings and Loan Roger Ratliff Jerry Seamans Donald Ward Louis Grissom Jerry Jones Jimmy King Robert Ward Glen McNaughten Billy Paine Buford Curtis Richard Ratliff Doug Fullingim Silsbee State Bank

Xi Zeta Rho Hears Diamond Jubilee Program

The Xi Zeta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Clifton Caraway's home and voted a donation to the Walter Ross Scholarship Fund. Mrs. Gerald Dean led a Jubilee Week display at Pine Plaza Shopping Center.

Xi Zeta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Clifton Caraway Walter Ross Gerald Dean Pine Plaza Silsbee High School Caraway Silsbee Silssbee Bob McClelland Bill Coldren B. C Taft

Sabine Area Art Exhibit Invites Entries in 1969

Adult artists 18 and over are invited to submit original works for the Sabine Area Art Exhibit 1969 at Gates Gallery Port Arthur. Divisions include beginners advanced and professional. Works must be new to the Sabine area and created in the past two years. Publicity chair is Mrs Joyce Fuller. Interested artists may contact Mrs William N Miller president of the Silsbee Art League.

Sabine Area Gates Gallery Port Arthur Joyce Fuller William N. Miller Silsbee Art League

Baylor Freshman Randy Wallace Stars in Loss at Waco

Lee Wallace known as Randy, former Sussee Tigers fullback, scored a two point conversion and earned the nickname Super Bee after joining Baylor University Cubs in a 34 28 defeat by Texas A freshmen at Waco last Thursday night. Randy’s move came as he studies pre med and accepted a four year athletic scholarship amid offers from Southwest Conference teams.

Lee Wallace Randy Sussee Tigers Baylor University Cubs Texas A Waco Baylor Silsbee Bee

Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Jones in Pink and White

Mrs Jerry Dale Jones formerly Cynthia Richardson was honored with a miscellaneous bridal shower October 4 at the home of Mrs W A Barclay Jr. A pink and white motif framed the party with eight hostesses and several serving guests. She also received a second shower October 9 at the home of Mrs Edwin O Dell with co hostess Mrs N T Odom.

Jerry Dale Jones Cynthia Richardson W. A. Barclay Jr Burl Bradshaw Ray Collins John FE. Gill Paul Georgas H. F. Bomer Clarence Dehart C.G. McClinton John Meyers Frankie Barnett Louis Grissom Jr Jobie Irvine Suzanne Jones Sylvia Richardson Helen Richardson Jones Edwin O'Dell N. T. Odom

Carpenter pledges Pi Kappa Alpha at SFA

Ronnie D. Carpenter son of Mr and Mrs John D Brumley pledges Pi Kappa Alpha National Fraternity He is a 1967 Silsbee High School graduate and a junior business major at Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches Texas

Ronnie D. Carpenter John D. Brumley Pi Kappa Alpha Carpenter Silsbee High School Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdochies

Nederland Blanks Silsbee 34-0 in district clash

Nederland improved to 5-0 in district play with a 34-0 win over Silsbee, the Tigers’ first district loss. Nick Ewing connected on a 55 yard pass to David Schion, Gary Champagne scored from a foot out, and Pat Gallagher broke a 56 yard run as the Bulldogs built a commanding lead. Silsbee showed fight, knocking away eight Nederland plays for losses and forcing five punts, but could not move the ball enough to erase the deficit.

Nederland Bulldogs Silshee Bes Silsbee Tigers Victor Bulldog Nick Ewing David Schion Talback C. A. Stanley Tom Colins Tiger Super Bulldog Silsbee Nederland

Golf Hole in One Wins $5,000 But Owner Refuses Pay

A golfer scored a hole in one after a fifty cent bet at a golf course, prompting court action. The judge ruled the contest involved skill, not a game of chance, and ordered $5,000 paid. The piece notes gambling laws vary by state and discusses when games are deemed games of chance versus skill.

Haled

Miss Nita Biddle and Robert Ard Wed in City Hall

Miss Nita Biddle became the bride of Robert Ard in a double ring ceremony by Rex Moore at City Hall on Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Biddle. Mr. and Mrs. Buck Wallace of Silsbee are the groom’s parents. The couple, who attended Silsbee Schools, will live in Silsbee where Ard is employed by the Texas State Highway Department.

Nita Biddle Robert Ard Rex Moore Justice of Peace City Hall J. A. Biddle Buck Wallace Silsbee Ard

Receptions Planned By School Classes

The Class of 1963 of Silsbee High School will hold a homecoming reception Saturday at 3 p m at the home of Mrs Janet Reeves Harris. The Harris home is a short distance north on the Spurger highway with signs for Class of 1963. Mrs Sue Matthews Lindsey of Beaumont is class agent. Classes of 1960 and 1961 will have a reunion Friday night after the football game at the home of Howard and Edna Grant on Cravens Camp Road. All class members and spouses are invited.

Silsbee High School Janet Reeves Harris Harris Spurgers Highway Haynes Grocery Sue Matthews Lindsey Beaumont Howard Edna Grant Cravens Camp Road

Blue Bird Group Plans Homecoming Parade

The Singing Blue Birds met at the Presbyterian Church on Monday October 6 with nine members present. Mars Dell Rodgers supplied refreshments and plans for the homecoming parade were made. Pam Keel will represent the past, current representants will wear uniforms, and Mary Dell Rodgers will represent the future. The next meeting is scheduled for October 20.

Singing Blue Birds Presbyterian Church Mars Dell Rodgers Pam Keel Prese Mary Dell Rodgers Cindy Courtney

Rho Upsilon Hears Police Chief Blood Speak On Narcotics

Rho Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met Monday at 7 30 p m in Silsbee State Bank with 15 members and five guests. Mrs Carl Jones presided, duties were assigned for the homecoming dinner, pledge Mrs David Shows will be honored with a tea Oct 26, hosted by Mrs V L Caraway. Chief of Police Edgar Blood spoke on narcotics. Next meeting set for Oct 27 at 7 30 p m in the bank.

Rho Upsilon Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Silsbee State Bank Carl Jones Karl Willingham David Shows V. L. Caraway Edgar Blood Ronald Hickerson

PTA Group To Hold Parents Night At Read-Turrentine

The Parent-Teacher Association of Read-Turrentine Elementary holds Parents Night Tuesday at 7 p.m. Billy Paine will preside over a brief meeting. P.G. Ellis, principal, will introduce teachers and parents will visit classrooms to meet staff.

Parent-Teacher Association of Read-Turrentine Elementary School Read-Turrentine Billy Paine P.G. Ellis

Boy Scout Troop 82 Plans for Diamond Jubilee Parade

Troop 82 met Monday at O'Neil Gym with 27 boys and Scoutmaster Bob Parr. They practiced marching and played scout games. The boys sold safety flares and plan to participate in the Diamond Jubilee parade on Saturday.

Boy Scout O'Neil Gym Bob Parr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Highway 96 Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson Tommy Leona Whitman Lee Kelly Doris Woolley R. L. Read Tommy Read J. L. Read Harold Leigh John S. Basye James Johnson Billy Joe Williams Richard Wych Judy Ann McKee J. E. Peavy M. D Commissioner of Health Nu Upsilon Meet Bob Read Richard Atmar Phillip Atmar Landolt Lane Doctors Hospital the Bee C. G. McClinton North Seventh Hardin County Wildlife Asso Ariola Alabama The Bee Mrs. Jones Ronnie Carpenter Fraternity Nederland Blanks Silsbee Ronnie Pat Gallagher Chance Texas State Highway Department Clark Spurlock Clark Jr Spurger Sheffield Ferry Blue Bird Group Lodge Hercules Masonic Lodge F&am Slith Street L. K. Johnson W. M D. Lane Secty Veidlairel Nording Mefevss Celor Jis Warrick TV & Appliance Silsbee, Texas Blood PTA Group Vance Swarthout
Search Courier

Search the Silsbee Bee Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Silsbee Bee?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication