Fletcher Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes
The Fletcher Home Demonstration Club met Oct. 17 at 10 a m at Mrs. H A Royse home. Programs by Mrs. G P Keener covered the invisible woven patch. Next meeting at Mrs FE Woods home. Club members sponsor a shrub and plant sale at Mrs W A Wright on Chance Cutoff road. E T Woods attended Texas Home Demonstration Association in San Angelo Oct 9–10 with 849 representatives statewide. Sympathy to Allen Chance family on Uncle Will Chance death.
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Fletcher Home Demonstration Club
H. A. Royse
G. P. Keener
FE. T. Woods
W. A. Wright
Chance-Cutoff Road
E. T. Woods
Texas Home Demonstration Association
San Angelo
Allen Chance
Will’ Chance
Will
Chance- Cutoff Road
Low Forse
Mrs. Watson
Jack Fisher
Sils- Lee Highway
Village Mills News Highlights Local Visits and Deaths
Community notes show visits among Village Mills residents with relatives in Tomball Houston and Nederland. Raymond Otis Jenkins, 44, died in Orange after a short illness. funeral held in Orange with pastors from Village Mills and nearby churches. Surviving family includes wife Lucille and children Charles Jimmy and Mrs Rossi.
Negro Eastern Star to Observe Anniversary
The Mayflower Chapter No 61 CBS will celebrate its 53rd anniversary on October 24 at 7 PM. The event is a family night to be held at the lodge hall. Mrs E L Alexander worthy matron reports the details with Mrs C Johnson ancient matron and Gladys Scott as reporter.
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C. B.S
E. L. Alexander
Louge Hall
C. Johnson
Gladys Scott
Two Local Negro Youths Win Scholarships
Scholarships were awarded to 30 high school graduates in Texas from the Ora A. Kitchen Scholarship fund sponsored by the F. & A. M. Eastern Star of Texas. Thomas J. Harris Jr. and Elzie J. Wilson of Susbee, former members of Youth Fraternity 97, won first place for their essays Why I Want a College Education. James Singleton is worshipful master, and Mrs. L. K. Johnson is sponsor of the fraternity.
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Texas
Ora A. Kitchen
F. & A. M. Eastern Star of Texas
Thomas J. Harris Jr
Elzie J. Wilson
Susbee
Youth Fraternity 97
James Singleton
L. K. Johnson
Famed Texas Rangers Add 10 New Men Friday
Ten top law enforcement officers were sworn in as Texas Rangers on October 13 in Austin, expanding the force from 52 to 62. The new group, chosen from about 400 applicants, brings around 140 years of combined experience and includes Edwin G. Albers to Canyon and Alfred Y. Allee Jr. to Del Rio, with other appointees assigned to Liberty, Marshall, Corpus Christi, Bryan, Benjamin, Dallas, Houston, and Austin.
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Texas Rangers
Col
Homer Garrison Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
Rangers
Department
Law Enforcement Academy
Austin
Garrison
Edwin G. Albers
Texas Highway Patrol
Pampa
Canyon
Albers
Giddings
Amarillo
Houston
Phyllis Davis
Cathy
Alfred Y. Allee Jr
Corpus Christi
del Rio
Beeville
DPS
San Angelo
San Antonio
Janice Haun
Rodney
Laurie
Texas
Alfred Y. Allee
Ranger Company “D
Alonzo Allee
Clayton W. Bednar
Lufkin
Liberty
Bednar
Mereta
Tom Green County
Lubbock
Alma Bennett
van Court
Rodger
Glenn Elliott
Longview
Marshall
Windom
Fannin County
Catherine Cooper
Diane
Dennis
Frank Godfrey Horger
McAllen
Patrons
Frances Means
Lane
Linda
Linn
Co. L. Luther
Highway Patrol
Bryan
Frost
Navarro County
Luther
Patrol
Waco
Navy
Margie Smith
Corsicana
O. L. Jr
Texas A&m College
Melton
Kathleen Sams
Benjamin
Jackie Young
Knox City
James
Charles Albert Moore Jr
Dallas
Moore
Honey Grove
Merle Hall
Charles Albert III
Michael
J. H. A. White
el Paso
Crowell
Foard County
White
el Paso Continu
Youth In Ranks Spurs Davis Objection To Underage Enlistment
President Davis criticizes the practice of letting youths under 21 join volunteer forces calling it like grinding up seed corn. The report covers Confederate artillery expansion, a new light field battery, cannon production at Lavaca, a boarding house refusing Confederate notes, and governor selections for reserve camps with muster and equipment guidance for companies.
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Pres. Davis
Davis
Hebert
Andrew Daly
Rumor of Gen Sam Houston death denied
The Bellville Countryman reports Gen Sam Houston's health is very poor but alive. A long biography extols the old hero, though conflicting rumors persist. Mr Fort returns from Virginia with a few firearms trophies captured from Union troops.
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Bellville
Sam Houston
Mr. Fort
Virginia
Circus Arrives in Silsbee for Nov 2 Show
Arrangements are complete for a one day appearance of the Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. Circus in Silsbee on Thursday November 2 with afternoon and night performances. The six act program features Empress Leota and jungle beasts, a steel arena show with leopards and other animals, and stars such as the Padilla family trapeze group and Princess White Buffalo. This marks the first large tent circus in eight years with giraffes, hippos, rhinoceros, polar bears, camels and many more creatures plus elephants and trained monkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al G. Kelly and
Miller Bros
Silsbee
Britton-Cravens
Leota
Padilla
Spain
Alfonso Layal
White Buffalo
al IG. Kelly & Miller Bros
Rummage Sale Aids First Presbyterian Building Fund
The Women of the First Presbyterian Church sponsor a rummage sale Saturday at Santa Fe Park. Proceeds benefit the church building fund. Mrs Janet Benson serves as chair.
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The
First Presbyterian Church
Santa Fe Park
Janet Benson
Cub Scout Den Meets at Den Mother Home
Den 2 of Pack 188 met Monday at Mrs. C. D. Thompson’s home with nine boys present. They worked on Halloween decorations and closed with the living circle. Quincey Thompson served refreshments. Johnny Wilson was scribe.
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Den 2
Den
C. D. Thompson
Quincey Thompson
Johnny Wilson
Pack 88 Den 9 Cub Scouts Meet At Mrs Wright Home
Den 9 of Cub Scout Pack 88 met Monday in the home of Mrs Jimmy Wright with seven members present. The boys finished painting Halloween masks and played games. Johnny Walters served refreshments. Mark Yawn, scribe.
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Den 9
Jimmy Wright
Johnny Walters
Mark Yawn
Den 7 Cub Scout Pack 188 Meeting Report
Den 7 of Cub Scout Pack 188 led by Mrs. Dwain Sparks opened with the cub scout promise. Cubs made Halloween faces and enjoyed refreshments served by scribe Danny Kasserdler. The meeting closed with the flag ceremony.
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Den 7
Dwain Sparks
Danny Kasserdler
Waldo Mathews All Stater Makes NTU Fresh Squad
Corell Shaw, former all state halfback for Waldo Mathews High School in Silsbee, is a halfback on the North Texas State University freshman football team this season. He is 6-0 and 185 pounds. He has run 98 in the 100-yard dash. The NTSU freshmen beat Wichita 16-8 in their opener and lost 0-26 to Arkansas in Texarkana. Remaining games include Texas Christian, Tulsa, and Texas Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corell Shaw
Allstate
Waldo Mathews High School
Silsbee
North Texas State University
Shaw
NTSU
University of Wichita
University of Arkansas
Texarkana
Eagles
Texas Christian
Tulsa
Texas Tech
Sheriff William Whitaker Thanks Community for Support
Card of thanks from Sheriff William Whitaker expresses gratitude for kind words flowers cards and calls during illness and reassures continued service to the county. He notes appreciation from friends and vows to keep working to serve the people.
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William Whitaker
Woman's Club To Aid Library With Sale Proceeds
The Silsbee Woman's Club plans a turfimage sale November 17 and 18 at Santa Fe Park to support the Silsbee Public Library building fund. The club voted to plant one acre of pines in Magnolia National Park, added new members, and reported on district events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Woman’s Club
Silsbee Public Library
I. F. Eldredge Jr
B. A. McMahon
Santa Fe Park
Magnolia National Park
Magnolia
TFWC
R. E. Switzer
Carl Stark
Richard Collier
J. R. Sims
R. L. Moreland
Wood
Plans Mapped For Livingston's 2 Mile Forestry Parade
Preparations are under way for a two mile parade on opening day of the Texas Forestry Exposition in Livingston. The Grand Feature Parade begins at 2:30 p m on Thursday and will showcase commercial and educational exhibits, wildlife shows, a queen coronation, musical jamboree, and a Lumberjack Band from Stephen F. Austin College leading the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy Holsberry
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Irvin Grillet
W. T. Carter & Bro Lumber Company
O. T. Dickens
Supt
Livingston Independent School Dist
Stephen F. Austin College
Nacogdoches
Storeowner Faces Confusing Texas Sales Tax Rules
A Silsbee Texas reader questions the new Texas sales tax and forms for reporting. She cites tax on items bought for resale, items under 25 cents, oil by the quart, and seeks clarification on calculation. The letter laments widespread confusion, fears high legal costs, and asks for simpler guidance.
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The
Bee
Texas
Weekend visits and local notices from Votan area
Beau mont resident Mrs Jerry Jenkins spent the weekend with her father Will Kelley. Huntsville visitors Mr and Mrs Thomas Rhodes and sons came to see Ada Rhodes. Mrs Elmo Rosier stayed several days in John Sealy Hospital Galveston. Bonnie Gore of Silsbee visiting Clarence Gore family. Funeral services for Frank Raynold held at Pace Funeral Home Kountze. Evadale guests Mrs Scott Moss Mrs J B Harris and Mr and Mrs Leroy Smith dined with the Whitmire family. Houston resident Ward McDonald spent weekend with Cecil Collins family. Ira Rosier home from Veterans Hospital Houston. Shepherd couple Mr and Mrs J E Perkins visited Walmer Edge family. Will Harrell and Ruel Jones family visits. Joe Love family moved into Dryden house. Open house at New Votan School. children’s work on display. refreshments served. D H Teal Beaumont spent Sunday with E L Teal parents. G A Knight W H Tanton Ronnie Burnice Kirkland visited Tomball relatives. Gore family of Silsbee visited Clarence Gore’s family. Elouise French and Marie Fertitta and daughter of Beaumont visited John Jordan’s family.
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Ethel Wales
Bill Selmon
Houston
Ralph Null
Vernon Null
Tommy Miller
Hardin
A. T. Stewart
Tommy
Waco
Rae Scouten
Jim Hickman
Raymond Otis Jenkins
Orange Memorial Hospital
Claybar Funeral Home
Orange
E. E Castilan
Kountze
Preston Holder
Village Mills Baptist Church
Rev
Self
West Orange Baptist Church
Village Mills
Lucille
Charles
Fort Sam Houston
Jimmy
Charles Rossi
Beaumont
Jim Jenkins
B. B. Hearn
C. A. Hutto
Groves
A. T. Lewis
James
Nathan
Jerry Jenkins
Will Kelley
Thomas Rhodes
Sons
Huntsville
Ada Rhodes
Elmo Rosier
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Bonnie Gore
Silsbee
Clarence
E. L. Teal
Frank Raynold
Pace Funeral Home
Scott Moss
J. B. Harris
Leroy Smith
Evadale
Jesse Whitmire
Ward McDonald
Cecil Collins
Ira Rosier
Veterans Hospital
J. E. Perkins
D. H. Teal
G. A. Knight
W. H. Tanton
Ronnie
Burnice Kirkland
Tomball
Gore
Clarence Gore
Elouise French
Marie Fertitta
John Jordan
Birthday Party Honoring Gary McInnis on Sixth Birthday
Gary McInnis was honored on his sixth birthday with a party at his home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clayton McInnis. Fifteen guests attended including Debbie and Diana Johnson of Nederland and cousin Norman McInnis of Kountze. A circus themed chocolate cake with clowns and animals was served along with punch, and Gary won a birthday cake from Register's Bakery decorated in...
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Gary McInnis
Clayton McInnis
Debbie
Diana Johnson
Nederland
Norman McInnis
Kountze
Gary
Register’s Bakery
Parade Officials Announce 1961 Livingston Celebration
Parade Chairman Holsberry said entries begin lining up at Livingston High School at 1:00 p.m. Honorable John Dowdy, Congress member from the 7th District, will serve as Parade Marshall for the 1961 celebration.
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Self
Parade
Holsberry
Livingston High School
John Dowdy
Halloween Colorful Party Decor In Silsbee Move
Gary and his family recently moved to Silsbee from Nederland. They hosted a Halloween party with colored balloons and candy favors, creating a festive home decoration and celebration for relatives including his parents and brother Rickey.
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Gary
Rickey
Silsbee
Nederland
Trail Riders Hold Charter Discussion in Silsbee
The Silsbee Trail Riders met October 15 with 17 members. They discussed securing a charter to be voted on at the October 29 meeting and will decide on a barbecue and weiner roast. A short ride is planned as well.
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Silsbee Trail Riders
Hypopyon and highways cited as health and commerce lines
A hypopyon described as a black eye contrasts with praise for good highways as essential life lines of commerce, industry, and recreation. The short statement links health issues with infrastructure significance in shaping daily life and economic activity.
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A. E. Cowdray
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Roy Henley
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Port Neches
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Bill Thomas
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Carla
J. C. Chesser
Baptist Hospital
J. R. Carroll
Mamie Waddell
Hardin Memorial Hospital
J. W. Kelley
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Lavern Davis
T. D. Pate
Myrtle Holliday
T. K. Allen
Port Arthur
Millie Baker
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Fred H. Jordan
W. M. F. L. Choate
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M. ©. Brown
Phillip McKinney
Order of DeMolay
Nelson Tennison
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Green Bay Packers
University of Texas
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Juanita F. Laumen
Barbara Ann
Austin City
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Lavaca
Charles Anderson
Sumter Anderson
Kentucky
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Victoria
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Circus
Waldo Mathews
NTU
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Weiners
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