Silsbee News Staff and Publication Details
Publication data for the Silsbee Texas newspaper includes second class mailing under April 19, 1919, and a weekly Thursday issue from 410 Highway 96. It lists editors and publishers David Read and R L Read, Tommy Read editor-ad manager, Leona Whitman society editor, and printing staff led by Harold Leigh and Ruth Stirling with John Hamilton and James Johnson. Subscription rates are $3.50 in four counties and $4 outside.
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Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
David Read
R. L. Read
Tommy Read
Leona Whitman
Harold Leigh
Ruth Stirling
Wotan Happenings Couples Marry in Shepherd
Miss Jo Francis Perkins and E. C. Edge wed Friday at the Perkins home in Shepherd. They plan to live in Thicket at the old family residence, as relatives from Bellair and nearby towns visited or stopped by for weekend activities and local outings.
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Jo Francis Perkins
E. C. Edge
J. H. Perkins
Shepherd
B. C. Moye
Bellair
R. L. Moye
Big Sandy Creek
Lester
Thomas Rhodes
C. M. Rhodes
Ada Rhodes
Z. E. Shaw
Roxie Brackin
Ali Shaw
Baytown
T. J. Lightfoot
Dallas
C. D. Shuflin
C. D. Hoke
Sons
Silsbee
Emma Knight
Sherman Olliver
Dolan
Frank Perkins
W. M. Marcontell
Richard McKinney
Billy Taylor
Bobby Kelley
Six Flags
Deena Jackson
R. E. Jackson
U.S
Germany
Deena
George P. Verrett
Daisetta
P. O. Eason
W. F. Perkins
Velma Edge
J. E. Perkins
Pentecostal Church
Marion Stapleton
John Stapleton
Crockett
Winnett Loftin
Galveston
R. A. Mitchum
Mt. Pleasant
Collins
Mark
West Hardin
Louise Owens
Houston
Jane Collings
Jimmie
Dorothy Davis
Cleveland
Omer Collins
Gene Corthan
Troy and Gai
Lake Charles
Winnie Brackin
Cub Scout Pack 88 To Meet Tuesday
Cub Scout Pack 88 will hold their regular October meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Cravens Hall of the First Methodist Church. The theme is Cub Scout Vaudeville. Mrs Dean Duffle and Den 5 will open. E. B. Clark leads games. a film on achievements will be shown for boys, den mothers, and parents. Mrs. Frieda Thompson and Den 10 close. Cub books or uniforms for donation or sale can be arranged via Cub-master Alvin J. Ragan.
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Cravens Hall
First Methodist Church
Dean Duffle
Den 5
E. B. Clark
Frieda Thompson
Den 10
Air Force seeks former service members for enlistment
Sgt Joe D Maxwell of the Air Force Recruiting in Beaumont announces a drive to enlist former service men from Army Marine Corps Navy or Coast Guard. Eligible to rejoin in the discharge grade with base of choice and allowances. moving of household goods may be authorized. Contact Maxwell at room 331B Federal Building Beaumont or TE 5 3911 ext 258. Retirement credit counts after 20 years active service.
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Joe D. Maxwell
Air Force Recruiting Service
Beaumont
Air Force
U.S. Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Coast Guard
U.S. Air Force
Maxwell
Federal
Child Evangelism Week Observed in Beaumont Area
National Child Evangelism Week runs Oct 23 to 30, announced by Thomas R. Durgin of Beaumont. The Child Evangelism Fellowship aims to reach more children not covered by other groups, with Sabine-Neches district led by Durgin as missionary director from 2260 Ave. D Beaumont. Weekly teacher training classes are held across the Golden Triangle. for more information call TE 3-5428.
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Thomas R. Durgin
Beaumont
CEF
Sabine-Neches
Durgin
Ave. D
Golden Triangle
Woodrow Baptist Class Elects Officers
The Ruth Sunday School class at Woodrow Baptist Church met Tuesday with five members present. Mrs. R. C. Townsend led devotion. Officers elected include Mrs. R. C. Townsend president, Mrs. Nettie McKee vice president, Mrs. Tom Smith secretary, and group captains Christel Vincent and Denny Swearingen, with Mrs. Wilma Harrison benevolence and Verline Matthews social chairman. L. Westmoreland installed officers with the theme Diamond Opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Woodrow Baptist Church
R. C. Townsend
IR. C. Townsend
Nettie McKee
Tom Smith
Christel Vincent
Denny Swearingen
Wilma Harrison
Verline Matthews
L. Westmoreland
Dr Munden Urges Voters To Support Vanconer Carr
Dr H E Munden urges readers to engage in local politics and support Waggoner Carr for U S Senate in a letter to the editor. He highlights youth programs, juvenile crime declines, and calls for informed voting on November 8. The message frames future leadership and civic duty in a period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Munden
Vanconer Carr
David Read
Silsbee Bee
Hwy
Silsbee
Texas
Washington
Waggoner Carr
U.S. Senate
H. E. Munden
Den Mothers Attend School in Beaumont
Den mothers and assistant den mothers of Cub Pack 201 began attending a school for den mothers in Beaumont on Wednesday, with sessions every Wednesday for four weeks. Attendees include Mrs. Brunner Den 1, Mrs. Foster Den 3, Mrs. Callaway Den 4, Mrs. Hare Den 2, plus assistants Mrs. Prince Clark Adams. A Peck planning meeting is set for next Thursday at 7 p.m. at Mr. Brunner's home.
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Beaumont
R. G. Brunner
Brunner
Foster
Callaway
Hare
Shavers
Prince
Clark
Adams
Mr. Brunner
CARD OF THANKS FOR Silsbee ETD CAREGIVER APPRECIATION
Card of thanks expresses gratitude from the Adams family of Silsbee for the kindness shown during daughter Carrie Lee Adams illness. They name Mildred Kyles, Dr. George Tennison, Mrs. Earlton Smith, the nurses, and extend thanks from Rev. and Mrs. Eddie Haynes.
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Silsbee
Carrie Lee Adams
Mildred Kyles
George Tennison
Earlton Smith
Home Demonstration Club Meets Today
The Town and Country Home Demonstration Club met in October at Mrs. Shelton Simmons home with six members present. Mrs. Buddy Courtney presided. Roll call listed a bush or shrub in each yard. Mrs. N C MecMillian Jr presented a program on Preparation in Planting Bulbs. The next meeting will be today in the Heritage Room of the Silsbee State Bank with the Grayburg Home Demonstration Club as guests.
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Town and Country Home Demonstration Club
Shelton Simmons
Buddy Courtney
N. C. MecMillian Jr
Silsbee State Bank
Home Demonstration Club
Grayburg
County PTA To Hold Workshop
The Hardin County Parent-Teacher Association will hold a leadership procedure course Oct 27 from 9 30 a m to 2 p m in Heritage Room at Silsbee State Bank A sack lunch will be served at noon Mrs Pat Pace of Kountze is president stressing the meeting importance to area officers
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Hardin County
Parent- Teacher Association
Heritage
Silsbee State Bank
Pat Pace
Kountze
Parent-Teacher Association
Class Of 56 Has Reunion Saturday
The class of 1956 held its ten year reunion with a Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. reception at the home of Mr and Mrs R H Ernst. Betty Flanakin Caraway was elected class agent. Sunday a picnic at Eastex Inc grounds honored travelers farthest, longest married, fewest years married, and most children. next reunion in five years.
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R. H. Ernst
Gretchen Ernst Bell
Beaumont
Betty Flanakin Caraway
Eastex, Inc
Linda McMillan Beall
Abilene
LaVerne Handley Stratton
Winnie
Green Miller
Billy Dan van Winkle
Luke Gholson van Winkle
Joyce Richardson Stevenson
Beams Withstand Heat Longer Than Steel When Structures Fail
In extreme heat wooden beams will continue to bear their rated load after exposed metal beams have collapsed, suggesting wood retains structural integrity longer under intense temperatures.
Waldo Mathews YHT Chapter Holds Meeting on Homecoming Plans
The Waldo Mathews YHT Chapter met Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the homemaking department to discuss homecoming activities. A round table on Etiquette was postponed to Oct 26. Sponsors and members will attend the Area II YHT Convention in Brenham. Refreshments were served by Mrs. John Leggington and Mrs. John McKeithen, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Mathews Yht
Brenham
John Leggington
John McKeithen
Sam McDonald
Charles Nicholson
Exquisette Club Meets At Mrs Vernon Thomas Home
The Exquisette Club will meet today at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Vernon Thomas on South 19th Street. Mrs. Birdie Singleton presides and Mrs. Leola Ewing handles the program duties.
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Exquisette Club
Vernon Thomas
South 19Th Street
Birdie Singleton
Leola Ewing
Rummage Sale At First Methodist Church In Santa Fe Park
The WSG of the First Methodist Church hosts a rummage sale in Santa Fe Park starting Saturday at 7 a.m. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.
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WSG
First Methodist Church
Santa Fe Park
Spell Reunion Date Shift Planned at Tyrell Park
The Spell family reunion moves from October 23 to October 30 and will be held in the main building at Tyrell Park Beaumont. A basket lunch will be served at noon according to Elwood Spell.
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Spell
Elwood Spell
Tyrell Park
Beaumont
Community notices honor S B Collier relatives thanks
Thanking friends and neighbors for kind deeds and sympathy during the illness and loss of our loved one S B Collier. Special thanks to the two Churches of Christ Rev R E Barclay and Village Creek Ladies. The family of S B Collier
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S. B. Collier
Churches of Christ
R. E. Barclay
Village Creek
Republicans To Honor Albert Fay in Port Neches Meeting
Mrs J C Birdsall president of the Jefferson County Council of Federated Republican Women's Clubs says the council will sponsor a public meeting on Oct 22 for Albert Fay candidate for Commissioner of the General Land Office. Fay Republican National Committeeman from Texas endorsed by Texas COPE will speak at 7 30 in the AFL CIO hall 1609 Port Neches Ave Port Neches.
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J. C. Birdsall
Jefferson County Council of
Federated Republican Women’s Clubs
Albert Fay
General Land Office
Fay
Republican National
Icard of Thanks for Jim Watts Bereavement
The family of Jim Watts thanks the nurses and staff of Hardin Memorial Hospital and all others who were kind during our recent bereavement. May God bless you all.
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Hardin i Memorial Hospital
Jim Watts
Neches Minimax seeks wine-only package store permit
Fred W. Perlitz, sole proprietor, applies for a Wine-Only Package Store Permit for 1104 North Fifth Street, Silsbee, Hardin County, Texas. The business operates under the name Neches Minimax with Fred W. Perlitz as proprietor.
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North Fifth Street
Silsbee
Hardin County
Texas
Neches Minimax
Fred W. Perlitz
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Eddie
Viet Nam
Johnny Williams
U.S. Service
Georgia
P. L. Williams
J. T. Dillion
W. E. Bailey
Cub Scout Pack
Woodrow Baptist
Eddie Haynes
County Pta
Class of 56
Waldo Mathews
Beauty Lasts
Jones Blair Sundial
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Hunter
Winchester
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