Local residents share visits and life updates in Silsbee notes
J C Phillips of Lake Charles spent the weekend with G F Phillips. Mrs Fred Caro of New Orleans and Mrs Hayes Stripling of Big Spring are visiting H C Hopkins. J R Keig and son Ned of Beaumont stopped in Silsbee en route to Dallas for Ned to enter college. Numerous relatives and former residents are noted with travels, military entries, and job changes including Marvin Cox at Lackland AFB and Dorothy Louise Busby joining Baytown schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Phillips
Lake Charles
G. F. Phillips
Fred Caro
New Orleans
Hayes Stripling
Big Spring
Texas
H. C. Hopkins
J. R. Keig
Ned
Beaumont
Silsbee
Dallas
Herbert Elmore
Charles Barnhill
Highlands
Gene Elmore
Overton
Dale Barnill
Fort Worth
Wayland Elmore
Eddie Martin
Myrtle Mitchell
Clifton
Daymond Elmore
Crouchers
K. R. Keown
Monterrey
Mexico
Keown
Air Force
Keown Brothers Grocery
Graham Howard
Wayne
Jimmy
Boaswains
Jack Johnson
Willie E. Johnson
Monrovia
W. E. Johnson
Johnson
Gulfport
Noel Cowart
J O. Cowart
Port Arthur
J. E. Smith
W. H. Williams
W. N Williams
Bremerton
Walsh
Local Births Recap in Hardin County Area
A series of births are announced in Hardin County hospitals and clinics. New parents include Mr. and Mrs. A J Jackson of Silsbee for daughter born August 26, and Mr. and Mrs Billy Glenn Milner for son Curtis Eugene born August 28 at Silsbee Clinic, among others listing names and birth dates across Silsbee Sour Lake Honey Island Kountze and Village Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Jackson
Silsbee
Hardin County Hospital
Billy Glenn Milner
Curtis Eugene
Silsbee Clinic
Byron David
Dwayne V. Overstreet
Honey Island
Edward Earl Terrell
Sour Lake
Jerry Edward
Ralph David
E. L. Davis
Kountze
Tennison Hospital
Sherry Diane
Joe Charles Perkins
Victor
J.L. Fregia
Saratoga
Ernest Randall
C. M. Casper
Loeb
Rhonda Creola
James Timothy
James Travis McMahon
Jimmy Ray
J. J. Messer
Bentley Cain
Village Mills
Jerry Wayne
Joseph Grover
T. W. Cleveland
Lamar Tech Minister To Speak At Methodist Youth Service
Rev Roland T Seales of Beaumont a Lamar Tech Bible chair holder will speak at Silsbee First Methodist Church next Tuesday Sept 7 The event includes a fellowship supper worship and recreation program with about 31 local M Y F members and 30 Jasper visitors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Tech
Methodist Youth Service
Roland T. Seales
Beaumont
Wesley Foundation
Rothwell Bible
Silsbee
Burke Hargrove
Seales
Foundation
Lon Morris College
Jacksonville
Centenary
Shreveport
Perkins School of Theology
Bill Goodwin
First Methodist Church
Jasper
M.Y.F
Suzanne Collier
Kay Boyett
Linda McMillan
Steve Seely
Dale Elmore
First Methodist Church of
W. P. Crockett
Barbara Nerren Named Silsbee Roundup Queen Candidate
Barbara Nerren daughter of Mr and Mrs Earnest Nerren of Silsbee and a Silsbee High School senior was chosen by the Silsbee Lions club as their Industrial Roundup Queen candidate. The announcement came at a weekly luncheon last Tuesday with Rev W W Jones of the First Christian Church Beau mont as speaker. Mr Jones spoke on The Spiritual Symbolism of the Great Seal and urged Lions to contribute dollar bills for the polio drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Nerren
Earnest Nerren
Silsbee
Silsbee High School
Silsbee Lions Club
W. W. Jones
First Christian Church of
Beaumont
Jones
Emil Burjes
Polio Fund
Cryer Honored On 58th Birthday
E. J. Cryer celebrated his 58th birthday Sunday with 36 attendees including five children and 10 grandchildren. Family members listed include the Cryer and Ashcraft clans from Silsbee Beaumont and Port Arthur areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. J. Cryer
E. J. Cryer
B. G. Cryer
J. E. Cryer
Silsbee
Eugene Carr
Beaumont
E. L. Ashcraft
J. N. Ashcraft
Joe Howton
Williford Mc
Fat Woman and Corset Shop Mention Battle of the Bulge
A remark ties a corpulent woman entering a corset shop to the Battle of the Bulge, juxtaposing military history with fashion satire. The line uses provocative contrast to evoke wartime imagery in everyday retail.
Legion Auxiliary Plans Recreational Program
The American Legion Auxiliary announces its third recreational program on Saturday September 4 at 7 30 pm in the community hall. The event features square dancing games and contests for high school students and their parents. Half of the 25 cent admission goes to the swimming pool fund per Mrs. Elsie Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Elsie Reynolds
Azalea Garden Club Plans Fall Start at Seaman Drive
Azalea Garden Club begins fall activities on Wednesday September 8 at 2 30 P M with Mrs Rayford Birdwell of Seaman Drive as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azalea Garden Club
Rayford Birdwell
Seaman Drive
Bridge Club Meets In Caraway Home
The Thursday night bridge club met at the home of Mrs. Clifton Caraway last week. Mrs. Walter Murphy had the high score with the hostess second high. Guest players were Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Rayford Birdwell, and Mrs. Frank Rudisaile. The club will meet at the Joe Doiron home next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Caraway
Walter Murphy
Murphy
Rayford Birdwell
Frank Rudisaile
Joe Doiron
Outstanding Musicians Schedule Concert In Silsbee
Jefferson Music school of Beaumont will present two concerts in Silsbee next Wednesday. Melvin Winger announced the events at 12 30 p m with a Kiwanis display of instruments and a 1 30 p m junior high auditorium concert for parents and music lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Music Schol of
Beaumont
Silsbee
Melvin Winger
Silsbee Kiwanis Club
C. R. Sory
Santy Runyen
Chicago
Winger
Runyon
Dale Burckhardt
Panama Symphony
Detroit Orchestra
Gene Krupa
Charles Enloe
Vandercook School of Music
Nederland High School
Seymour Drugan
Breakfast Club
Mary Neff
Paper Company Hosts Wood Dealers At Crystal Beach
East Texas Pulp and Paper Company entertained several wood dealers for a few days on the Crystal Beach shore near Galveston. The group sailed on the Sunrise II to the snapper banks and hauled approximately 150 red snappers before returning to Crystal Beach. The trip included a business discussion on wood procurement. Participants included John Oglesby Jess Simmons Charles Smith Fred Hardy Frank Carroll Gilbert Wright R M Buckley Barney McMahon J B Hinkie Jim McMahon and George Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas Pulp and Paper Company
Galveston
Galerston
Crystal Beach
John Oglesby
Jess Simmons
Charles Smith
Fred Hardy
Frank Carroll
Gilbert Wright
R. M. Buckley
Barney McMahon
J. B. Hinkie
Jim McMahon
George Wright
In your search for riches don't lose the things that money can't buy
A reflective exhortation cautions readers against valuing wealth over intangible assets. It emphasizes that character, relationships, and time offer lasting worth beyond material gains. The piece prompts contemplation of priorities amid pursuing riches.
State Fair to Feature Four National Horse Shows in Dallas
The 1954 State Fair of Texas will run October 9 to 24 in Dallas featuring four major shows: Quarter and Palomino horse classes open cutting contest and Shetland Pony show. Combined purses total 10 910 dollars with 3 840 for Quarter horses 2 070 for Palominos 2 000 for cutting and 3 000 for Shetlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dallas
Ray W. Wilson
Wilson
Asso
Shade Trees Need A Little Help
An extension pathologist recommends watering and fertilizing stressed shade trees. Build a circular basin around the trunk four inches deep, sized to the tree’s canopy, with a six foot diameter for small trees. Spread fertilizer inside the basin and soak the soil. use 5-10-5 or 8-8-8 at one pound per 100 square feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Watkins
Watkins
Christian Church Hosts Guest Speakers In September
The First Christian Church of Silsbee will host guest speakers H. D. Snider of Port Arthur on September 5 and Allen Dawson from Port Arthur on September 12. Snider, a deacon and Christian Men’s Fellowship lieutenant governor, will replace Rev. Emil Bunjes Jr. who is vacationing in Tulsa. Frank Caskey of Silsbee leads both services. no evening service on those Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Snider
First Christian Church of
Port Arthur
Silsbee
Emil Burjes
Tulsa
Okla
Snider
Christian Men’s Fellowship
Allen Dawson
First Christian Church
Frank Caskey
Rev
Bunjes
Santa Fe to Build New Line To Dallas
Interstate Commerce Commission authorizes the Santa Fe to construct a direct line into Dallas via Denton Texas with completion required by 1955. The decision shifts routing to pass through Denton, replacing the circuitous Fort Worth Cleburne path. President Gurley awaits a copy of the report before commenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dallas
Denton
Texas
Fred G. Gurley
The
Fort Worth
Cleburne
I.C.C
Sanger
Reinhardt
Paris
Catholic Ladies To Resume Monthly Meetings
The All Souls Catholic Ladies will resume regular monthly meetings on Wednesday September 8 at 7 30 p m in the parish hall. Regular members are urged to attend and bring a new member, with invitations extended to new Catholic ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Souls Catholic
Revised Tree Care Schedule for Watering and Fertilizing
The plan specifies watering at seven to ten day intervals but stopped during dormant seasons. Fertilize every 30 days in the growing season and withhold fertilizer as the tree enters dormancy. Water thoroughly each time fertilizer is applied.
Piano classes registration opens with Etta Grimes
Etta Mae Grimes will open registration for piano music classes on Tuesday September 7 at 4 pm in her home at 610 S. 12th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Mae Grimes
S. 12Th Street
For Sale items include home and appliances in Silsbee area
Classified list offers a 5 room modern home on one acre near Silsbee with deep well and asbestos siding for 3750 dollar value. Also listed are a 1949 Champion Studebaker, a Royal typewriter, an automatic washing machine, a bedroom suite and a television set with contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Ida Mae Bush
Studebaker
Royal
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Silsbee Bee
David
Bob
America
Roland T. Scales
Lions
Legion Auxiliary
Azalea Club
Bridge Club
Caraway
Paper Company
Roger Duvoisin
United Nations Children’s Fund
Unicef
Christian Church
W. P. Faircloth
S. 5Th St
Sixth St
E. C. Hill
Harding Drive
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