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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1960
Page
3
AUSTIN Texas Democrats rally in a Kennedy Johnson bid with over 100 events planned statewide and more than two million bumper stickers distributed. Campaign leaders report massive volunteer turnout and a unified push to win November 8 despite dissension attempts.
Visitors at the South Texas State Fair October 20 to 29 can learn about the U S Army arsenal defense. Army information specialists will accompany the Beau Mont exhibit with history from rockets to missiles and space programs.
The Silsbee Garden Club meets at 6 30 p m Tuesday October 25 in the Kirby School cafe with a covered dish supper. W J Rogers of Lamar Tech will speak on Your Home Landscaped for Beau ce. Hostesses are Mrs B A McMahon and Mrs C E Richmond. Members must notify the president by Monday October 24 of pansy plants sold or ordered and delivery is slated for October 28.
About 125 people attended Saturday’s picnic on Pine Island Bayou between Silsbee and Beaumont. Guests were employees of Martin Swabbing and Lease Service and Oil Reserves and their families to celebrate a perfect safety record over the past year, said R. M. Martin.
The John H. Coleman Sr family extends heartfelt thanks to friends for many kindnesses during their recent bereavement.
Plans proceed to form a duplicate bridge club in Silsbee with the first meeting set for next Thursday night October 27 at the Silsbee Country Club. The Country Club backs the effort. membership is open to non members and non players. Beau mont league instructors will teach. the club will be sanctioned by the American Bridge League. Those seeking details may contact Art Wornick.
The Lewis family extends heartfelt gratitude for cards flowers and sympathy after the loss of their mother. They thank St Beulah Baptist Church St John's Baptist Church Mayflower No 810 E S and many friends and ask God’s blessing on all who cared for them.
David Brothers promoted to local manager for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He succeeds Elmer Ingle who moves to Houston sales. Brothers came from Lubbock division staff. former manager at Nacogdoches and Amarillo. Baylor graduate, married with two children.
The Fletcher Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday at 10 am at Mrs. I. M. Butler's home. Officers elected: Mrs. W. A. Wright president, Mrs. Frances Brinson vice president, Mrs. T. J. Hazerat secretary and treasurer, Mrs. I. M. Butler council delegate. Eight members attended and a new member, Mrs. T. P. Keener joined. Next meeting is Nov 1 at Mrs. Wright's home. Mrs. E. T. Wood attended a funeral in Lufkin for her uncle Harry Wood, with cousin Mrs. Bob McDonald of Orange.
The Week of Prayer and Self Denial program of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will be in the First Methodist church sanctuary on Tuesday October 25 at 9 30 a m with Mrs L E Martin as program leader. The offering supports the Wesley Community Center Texas Mission Home in San Antonio Holding Institute in Laredo and Southside Community Center in San Marcos. Wesleyan Service Guild members will visit Monday evening to pray and leave their offering.
Washington D C employment and unemployment fell between August and September as seasonal factors and school reopenings influenced the figures. Total nonfarm payrolls rose 425000 to 53.7 million with gains in state and local government and trade, while construction declined.
Members of the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service gathered for a come as you are coffee Tuesday at Mrs. W. P. Crockett’s home. Hostesses were Mrs. Burke Hargrove and Mrs. W. V. Windham. Thirty two women attended and the offering supports Wesley House in Houston and Ganta Girls Hostel in Liberia.
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