Judy Reeves Named 1960 SHS Homecoming Queen
Judy Reeves a 16 year old senior at Silsbee High School is chosen 1960 Homecoming Queen. She will be honored at halftime of the Silsbee Victor game and ride in the parade on Saturday November 12 with eight floats and many entries. The queen’s court includes freshmen and sophomores with Jo an Meyers misidentified previously. Over 2000 postal cards mailed to alumni indicate strong turnout planned and several class receptions scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Reeves
Silsbee High School
SHS
Silsbee-Victor
Joan Meyers
John Meyers
Queen's Court
June Miears
Alicia Ragan
Trudis McLaughlin
Delores Heise
Cecile Cobble
Diane Creasy
Beth Singletary
Shirley Eaves
Joyce Rhea Miller
Sue Matthews
Barbara Best
Pete Farmer
Hardin County ‘Golf and Country Club
Lions Hear Instructors On Civil Defense Training
Homer Smith of Houston and Ralph Mack of Austin with the Texas Education Agency will address the Silsbee Lions Club next Tuesday on civil defense training. Rev. Grant Herbst, club program chairman, said the program aims to train adult civil defense leaders with evening sessions in area schools. Eligible residents from the region may join. the club reports good financial health and plans its annual Light Bulb sale for November 7 8 and 9 in coordination with nearby Lions clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Smith
Houston
Ralph Mack
Austin
Texas Education Agency
Silsbee Lions Club
Grant Herbst
Rev. Herbst
Silsbee
Smith
Mock
Horace Whittington
J. D. Donaldson
James Lyons, 56, Honey Island Man, Buried Sunday
Funeral services for James Lyons of Honey Island were held at 2 p m Sunday at Pace-Wells Funeral Home in Kountze. He died early Saturday in a Houston Veterans hospital. A World War II veteran, he lived in Honey Island since 1948 after moving from Romayor. He is survived by wife Sallie Lyons, a son James B. Lyons, three daughters Jean Kennedy, Harold Kennedy, Travis Lyons, a brother Travis Lyons and sister Nattie Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lyons
Honey Island
Pace-Wells Funeral Home
Kountze
Lyons
Veterans Hospital
Houston
Ile
Romayor
Sallie Lyons
James B. Lyons
Jean Kennedy
Harold Kennedy
Jasper
Travis Lyons
Liberty
Nattie Bryan
Silsbee
Miss Poshataske to Ride in Dixie Jubilee Horse Show
Miss Jean Poshataske daughter of Dr and Mrs W J Poshataske of Silsbee will ride in the 1960 Dixie Jubilee Horse Show in Baton Rouge November 3 6. She will ride her horse Model Delight in five gaited and horsemanship divisions. She has shown in Beaumont area events and earned trophies. She attends Silsbee High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Poshataske
W. J. Poshataske
Silsbee
Baton Rouge
C. W. Kennedy
Silsbee and area birth notices for late October
Hello World Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Crowell of Silsbee are the parents of a son Roger Doyle born Oct 25 in St Therese hospital Beaumont. Other births include David Gregory to Homer Craft in Kountze Oct 19, Vicki Dianne to Nathan Hooks of Silsbee Oct 20, Donald Lee to Orin Boley Hargraves Jr. of Kountze Oct 21, William Boyd to George L. Coffer of Silsbee Oct 21, Deborah Louise to William Charles Mercer of Silsbee Oct 23, Jessie Aline to Hollis Lilley of Spurger Oct 23, Laurie Lee to J Sanford Jones Jr of Silsbee Oct 22, Charles David to Billy H. Teddlie of Sour Lake Oct 22, and Lisa Lavenne to M C Tinney Oct 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle Crowell
Silsbee
Roger Doyle
St. Therese Hospital
Beaumont
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Kountze
Homer Craft
David Gregory
Vicki Dianne
Nathan Hooks
Donald Lee
Orin Boley Hargraves, Jr
William Boyd
George L. Coffer
William Charles Mercer
Deborah Louise
Hollis L. Lilley
Spurger
Jessie Aline
J. Sanford Jones, Jr
Laurie Lee
L. M. Cawley
Cisco
Texas
J. W. Cawley
Rising Star
A. E. Smith
Galveston
Jack Harris
Jacque Collier
Dallas
John H. Richardson
Odessa
J.H. Richardson
Port Neches
Orange
Joe Good
Port Arthur
George Hartland N. M. Good
Calif
Richard Allen
Local Men Treated For Crash Injuries
Alvin Christopher and Raymond Daughtery of Silsbee were treated and released at Hotel Dieu hospital early Tuesday after a crash on Highway 69 near Loeb. Their car reportedly left the road while rounding a curve on the northbound stretch. Patrolman F Patrobusn and Sherrell of Silsbee investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Christopher
Raymond Daughtery
Silsbee
Hotel Dieu Hospital
Loeb
Patrobusn
Sherrell
Tigers Bow To Hornets In Preseason Test At Kirby
Jasper travels to Kirby Stadium tomorrow night moving a six game win streak on the line. Silsbee 5 1 hopes to upset the Tigers after Huntsville spoiled their run. Key players include Nat Davis for Huntsville and Randy Read for Silsbee, with injuries to Ronnie Domino and Donald Ward affecting Jasper and Silsbee.
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Jasper Bulldogs
Kirby Stadium
Silsbee
Bulldogs
Conroe
Tigers
Huntsville
Tiger Grid
Jasper
Ronnie Domino
Donald Ward
Tiger
Ray McGallion
Nat Davis
Davis
Hornet
Randy Read
Sammy Blackmon
Blackmon
Richard Ratliff
Flash
Ratliff
Nicky Gibert
Bo Tarver
Silsbee Boy Wins Two Blue Ribbons at State Fair
Silsbee FFA members swept swine wins at the South Texas State Fair. Joe Nichols earned first place with the Berkshire bred gilt and Berkshire Junior boar, while Charles Young took second with the bred gilt. Pigs were raised on the R. T. Nichols farm on Farm Road 418. They were the only top winners from Silsbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Ffa
South Texas
Joe Nichols
Berkshire
Charles Young
R. T. Nichols
Silsbee
Nichols
Twenty seven jailed at Kountze in week twenty seven
A total of 27 persons were jailed since last week. Dave Rountree, office deputy at the county jail in Kountze, said Wednesday. Arrests included two hot checks, one witness attachment, five disturbing the peace cases, two juvenile thefts, and 17 drunks. Buck Hambrick, a trusty who departed jail last week, was arrested Thursday in Beaumont on a drunk charge and returned to Hardin county jail where he is lodged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Rountree
Kountze
Buck Hambrick
Trusty
Beaumont
Hardin County
Weekend visitors attend Lamar College homecoming
A string of local residents and relatives gathered for weekend visits across Huntsville. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen Bell of Houston with the Ernst and Bell families, and many others visiting family homes, hospitals, or markets in Port Arthur, Temple, Beaumont, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Allen Bell
Houston
R. H. Ernst
Eugene Bell
Lamar College
Harold Leigh
H. B. Birdwell
A. Birton Birdwell
Veterans Hospital
Leigh
E. H. Hemmenway
Nederland
Ted Hemmenway
E. A. Davis
J. M. Cain
Beaumont
Judy
McNeil Bell
Mrs. Tucker Speaks To Azalea Garden Club
Mrs. A. L. Tucker, a Silsbee Garden Club member, spoke on design to the Azalea Garden Club at Mrs. J. M. Huddleston's home. Club president Mrs. H. F. Warren presided and co-hostess Mrs. J. F. McGee assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Tucker
Azalea Garden Club
J. M. Huddleston
Tucker
Silsbee Garden Club
H. F. Warren
J. F. McGee
Hardin County Singing Convention at Longview Houston groups
The Hardin County Singing convention will be held Saturday night and Sunday at the Vanse-Last School auditorium with guest singers Robert Arnold and the Deep South Quartet from Longview and the Commanders Quartet from Houston. Services start Saturday 7 30 and Sunday 10 am with a basket lunch at noon. Free Anders is president.
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Hardin County
uance-Last
Robert Arnold
Deep South
Longview
Commanders Quartet
Houston
Free Anders
Evadale PTA Stages Halloween Carnival at School
The Evadale Parent-Teacher Association will host a Halloween Carnival at the school starting 5 p m Saturday. Each room runs a booth with activities and concessions. Queen coronation at 8 p m features duchesses escorts crownbearers trainbearers and flower girls with Mrs C W Weatherford as PTA president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association of
Evadale
Dudley
Gene Watson
Lollie Glenn
Dollye White
Bundy
Betty Stringer
Panthers Triumph 28-8 In Homecoming Tilt
The Waldo Mathews Panthers defeated San Augustine 28-8 on homecoming night. Carl Green scored Waldo’s only rushing touchdown with Johnny White adding two and James Cross returning an interception 35 yards for a score. Panthers’ defense led by Leon Hamilton Wilmer Miles Leroy Washington James McClain Nathaniel Scott. They travel to Cleveland Friday for a non district game.
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Waldo Mathews Panthers
San Augustine
Waldo Mathews
Panthers
Carl Green
Panther
Waldo
Johnny White
James Cross
Leon Hamilton
Wilmer Miles
Leroy Washington
James McClain
Nathaniel Scott
Cleveland
VFEW Auxiliary Outlines Yearly Projects
The VFW Auxiliary met Monday night at the home of Mrs. Minnie Greer with 10 members present. President Mrs. Clarence Dehart led the business session and discussed money making projects for the year. The next meeting is planned for November 14 at the home of Mrs. Jack Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Minnie Greer
Clarence Dehart
Jack Harris
Police arrest 16 in week, city chief cites breakdown
City police report 16 arrests this past week led by Chief Grady Tarver. Among those taken into custody were three drunks one drug driver and multiple traffic violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Tarver
Arests
United Appeals Report Total Reaches 5559 In County Drive
The first check-up of Hardin County United Appeals shows 5559.54 raised. County chairman Lamoyne Goodwin notes Paul Georgas of Silsbee contributed 3028.30, followed by Saratoga 840.08, Chance Loeb 259.54, Sour Lake 18, and Honey Island 48.86. The drive continues with another report meeting planned next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County United Appeals
Lamoyne Goodwin
Paul Georgas
Silsbee
Saratoga
Chance Loeb
Sour Lake
Honey Island
Section Foreman Injured In Rail Accident Near Silsbee
H. J. Bailey 52 of Cleveland a Santa Fe section foreman suffered a leg injury Tuesday when a motor car carrying six crew members stopped suddenly at a sand pit crossing south of Silsbee. A trailing push cart rail struck his leg. he was treated at Silsbee Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
H. J. Bailey
Cleveland
Silsbee
Bailey
Silsbee Clinic
Stsbee
Presbyterian Men To Hold Retreat At A F Briggs Cabin
The First Presbyterian Church of Silsbee announces a fall retreat and training program for men. Bud Phillips and Hugh Smith lead planning and arrangements. The event runs from 2 p m to suppertime with relaxation and fellowship. worship at 11 a m. youth program at 6 p m. youth choir practice at 7 p m. Mrs. Charles Buehring directs the youth picnic and wiener roast at Flying Red Horse Club Saturday at 4 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church of
Silsbee
A. F. Briggs
Kountzee
Bud Phillips
Hugh Smith
First Presbyterian Church
Flying Red Horse Club
Charles Buehring
Room Mothers Sponsor Free Holiday Foods Demonstration
Mrs. W. H. Boddie announces a free holiday foods demonstration for the Silsbee area. On November 8 at 10 a.m. in the junior high school auditorium Gulf States Utilities Co presents with Mrs Frances Fuchs conducting. Door prizes and holiday recipes for all attendees. No admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Boddie
Silsbee High School
Silsbee Public Schools Menu for Week Oct 31 to Nov 4
School meals for Silsbee Public Schools list daily options from Monday to Friday. Items include hot dogs with chili the baked ham with pineapple and parsley potatoes, hamburgers with potato salad, roast beef with gravy and rice, and tuna fish salad with corn and jello, plus bread, milk, fruit, and cookies where noted.
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Silsbee
Mrs. Fullingim Featured as Kiwanis Radio Guest
Kiwanis sponsored program on Station KKAS welcomes Mrs Alf Fullingim as the guest for November 2. The 15 minute segment airs at 9 15 a m each Wednesday and aims to present local citizens views and their roles in community life including church tangy and civic contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Build
KKAS
Alf Fullingim
WSCS Observes Week of Prayer and Self Denial
Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the Sanctuary of the First Methodist church for a Week of Prayer and Self Denial observance from October 25 to 31. A trio sang We Thank Thee with piano accompaniment as L E Martin led scripture and meditation. An offering will support Wesley Houses in San Antonio and global ecumenical programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
A. L. Register
L. E. Martin
Paul Georges
John Bower
Spiritual Life
Christ
W. P. Crockett
Wesley Houses
San Antonio
Wesleyan Service Guild
Hallowe'en Carnival Sponsored by Methodist MYF
The MYF of First Methodist Church hosts a Halloween carnival Monday 6 to 8 30 p m in Cravens Hall. Circle Cobble chairs, with Kay Yoksh and others organizing game rooms foods and movies. Proceeds go to UNICEF local MYF and MY fund. Cecil Cobble Ward Pollard and sponsors invite the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MYF
First Methods Church
Cravens Hall
Circle Cobble
Kay Yoksh
Carole Cobble
Carmen Dominguez
Kathy McWhorter
Ann Hayes
Vicky Jonte
Jimmy Wills
Bobby Jo Shepherd
Unicef
MY Fund
Cecil Cobble
Ward Pollard
Special Train For Conroe Silsbee Game Expands To Fourteen Cars
Conrey Bradshaw announces a 14 car special train to the Conroe Silsbee football game with a concession run by quarterback club members led by Bill Sellers. Over 420 tickets sold. free downtown parking in Silsbee from 2 p.m. Friday Nov 4 with shuttles from the high school to the train. Departure time 4 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conley Bradshaw
Bill Sellers
Tiger
Bradshaw
Bob Banks
Silsbee
Banks
Donalson Motors
First Baptist Church
Desalination Urged as Key to Southwest Water Future
At the 49th Annual Conference of the Southwest Section of the American Water Works Association in Galveston October 16 19 1960 L A Raney and other officials stressed the need for desalinization to meet a 100 percent rise in water use over the next 20 years. They urged advance planning and public support for improved water and sewage facilities amid rising pollution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
American Water Works Association
Galveston
L. A. Raney
Water & Sewer
Silsbee
Texas
Sorority Schedules Cake Sale At Local Markets
Xi Zeta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Pete Farmer’s home. Plans include a Betty Crocker cake mix sale on Oct 28 and 29 at Young’s Supermarket Neches Minimal Crockett Gilchriest stores. Members vote to support a drives at local beauty shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Zeta Rho
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Pete Farmer
Betty Crocker
Young
Neches Minimal and Crockett and Gilchriest
Putes
Colat
Texas Officials Endorse Kennedy and Johnson Campaign
Texas Governor Price Daniel and Attorney General Will Wilson joined U S Senator Ralph Yarborough in backing the Democratic ticket of John Kennedy for president and Lyndon Johnson for vice president. They campaigned statewide with other officials, criticizing Republican farm and oil policies and emphasizing national defense against communism. Daniel urged voters to support the Democratic slate on November 8, citing Cuba and foreign oil imports as concerns.
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Texas
Price Daniel
U.S
Ralph Yarborough
Will Wilson
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Land
Daniel
Khrushchev
Cuba
Wilson
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Cy S
Silsbee Tiger
Shirley Perry
Virginia Woodard
Diane Wothey
Isabel Bledge
Jana Jackson
Miss Poshataske
Hornets
Dee Cunningham
Tommy Hartman
Bill Fields
Don Ward
Homer Holland
Lake Charles
W. H. Holland
Z. A. Quisenpoerry
Glenda Sparks
Temple
Alvin Shaw
Jerry McMicken
SHSTC
F. A. McMicken
Bob Dadaski
Daughers
J. O. Shackester
E. E. Satterwhite
Santa Fe Hospital
Larry Hardison
A. R. Hardison
San Francisco
Navy
San Diego
Neva Dilbeck
T. P. Dilbeck
Bess Haley
Margaret Shaw
Doris Brown
Irene Gilley
Pat Staley
Archie Myers
Lucille Bumstead
Pythian
Haley
Shaw
Bumstead
L. Ewing
Ellen Whitman
Merryville
Lillian
David Whitman
Marrell Conway
Evadale Pta
Carnival
Hallowe'en
VFEW
United Appeals
Mrs. Fullingim
Kiwanis
WSCS
Hallowe’en Carnival
Methodist Myf
Sorority
Kennedy
Johnson
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