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Newspaper

Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1964

Page

2

For a Better USA Vote for LBJ Editorial

The Post urges Lyndon Johnson as best qualified to lead the nation, citing his record in pushing the administration's program, especially in foreign aid and economic growth. It argues the presidency requires leadership for all citizens and favors Johnson to uphold democracy values and equal opportunity.

United States Congress the Post Lyndon Johnson Johnson Senate GOP White House

Enrollment figures mark start of term with heat woes

Enrollment shows 2895 white and 735 Negro students with no new Negro applicants to white schools. Over 2200 meals served, 164 instructional staff, 30 pupils per room on average. Temperatures near 98 to 100 degrees hinder study. bond defeat blocked two new air conditioned high schools. Enrollment likely rises through the week.

Supt Watts S. Crawford

Funeral services held for Mrs. Mary McClelland

Mrs. Mary Molly McClelland age 64 died after months of illness. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at First Pentecostal Church with Rev. H B Morgan officiating and burial in Resthaven Cemetery Silsbee. Survived by husband George D of Silsbee, two sons Gene and Leroy, three daughters Louise Bevil Jasper P A Parsley and Johnny E Odom all of Silsbee or nearby, five brothers and two sisters including Aubrey Cletus Silar Joe Lela and Lucille.

Mary Molly McClelland Wee South Fourth St First Pentecostal Church H. B. Morgan Resthaven Silsbee George D Gene Leroy

Evadale Student Bitten by Ground Rattler

Brenda Fling, 15, of Evadale, was bitten on the foot by a ground rattlesnake Monday night in the yard of Mrs. John Toole. She received emergency treatment at Dr. W M Parker's clinic in Silsbee then was moved to Hardin Memorial Hospital. She returned home Tuesday and is reported as doing well.

Brenda Fling James Fling Evadale John Toole Toole W. M. Parker Silsbee Hardin Memorial Hospital Brenda

Drilling Accident Injures Man Near Victor

Frank Neff 41 of Rt. 1 Box 137 C injured on a Butler Drilling Co. rig in a marsh outskirts of Victor. His left hand was caught between the rig leg and coat head, suffering a severe cut and mashed hand but no broken bones. He was brought to land by boat and then to Baptist Hospital, condition reported good.

Frank Neff Rt. 1 Box 137 Butler’ Drilling Co Victor Baptist Hospital

Safety Group Urges Care Over Labor Day Holiday

Texas Safety Association issues an Accidental Death Alert for Labor Day weekend urging drivers to display caution and courtesy. TSA president Quincey V. Tuma of Houston stresses alert driving, proper attitude, and awareness of hazards on roads, water, and home settings during the holiday.

Texas Safety Association Texas Quincey V. Tuma Houston TSA Texas Department of Public Safety Tuma Association

Funeral Held For Mrs. Mattie Stowe 77

Mrs. Mattie Stowe 77 died at 275 West Ave J after a long illness. Funeral services were at First Baptist Church with Rev. R E Barclay and Rev. C B Bass officiating. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Survivors include son M L Stowe Venezuela two daughters Madian Pearl Chumbley Allen and Marie Herndon Silsbee four sisters and one brother.

Mattie Stowe West Ave First Baptist Church R. E. Barclay C. B. Bass E. J. Carroll J. D. Carroll Billy White Carroll James Raines Jack Carroll Bill Sims Stowe Silsbee San Augustine I. L. Stowe Santa Fe Railway Order of the Eastern Star M. L. Stowe Venezuela Madian Pearl Chumbley Allen Marie Herndon Libby Summerall Dallas Mae Jones Phyliss Bracken Honey Island Gussy Brooks Houston T. D. Carroll Henderson

Trustee actions set plus tax on bids during superintendent absence

Bruce Watts was appointed acting superintendent until the recovery of Don L. Hough who suffered a coronary occlusion two weeks earlier. L. D. Self reported the Prichard and Abbott local property survey within the district is nearly complete with appraisals close to last year. The industrial survey will take several more weeks to finish.

Bruce Watts Don L. Hough L. D. Self Prichard and Abbott

Luncheon in Honor of Miss Nancy Holland Before Wedding

Miss Nancy V. Holland bride elect of James Clifton Jones of Beaumont will be feted at a luncheon Saturday noon at Mrs. Jess L. Odom home. Turquoise and white decoration. Out of town guests include Mrs. A. W. Graham Nederland Mrs. George Shakour Patricia Miller and Mrs. Charles Bruno Beaumont. The couple plan to marry Saturday at 8:15 p m at St Anthony Catholic Church Beaumont.

Nancy V. Holland James Clifton Jones Beaumont Jess L. Odom A. W. Graham Nederland George Shakour Patricia Miller Charles Bruno Holland Mr. Jones St. Anthony Catholic Church

Card of Thanks for Mollie McClelland Family

The family of Mrs. Mollie McClelland thanks friends for cards flowers visits food and other deeds of kindness during illness and loss.

Mollie McClelland Mrs

Farewell Social Planned for Miss Rose Mary Lewis

Saint Beulah Baptist Church hosts a farewell social for Miss Rose Mary Lewis at 2 30 p m Sunday. She departs next week for Prairie View A M to begin college as Rev A C Johnson extends the invitation to the public.

Rose Mary Lewis Saint Beulah Baptist Church

Stance Against Hatred and Extremism from 1964 Houston Post

The Houston Post urges unity against violence and hatred, condemning extremism from both right and left and naming groups like the Communist party the Ku Klux Klan and the John Birch Society. It calls for liberty and justice for all and harmony to secure peace and freedom. The Silsbee Bee backs the Post and endorses Lyndon Baines Johnson for president.

Communist Party Ku Klux Klan John Birch Society The Houston Post

Services Held For G L Moser Sr In Beaumont

George Louis Moser Sr., 57, of Rt 2 Silsbee, died after an apparent heart attack at a cafe on his way to work. A Bethlehem Shipyards welder for 13 years, he previously lived in Summerville and Coleman. Services were held Wednesday at L. M. Williams and Sons in Beaumont. burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Survived by wife Leola, daughter Ann Byron in Germany, two sons in Beaumont, three sisters, and one brother.

George Louis Moser Sr Rt. 2 Silsbee St. Elizabeth Hospital Moser Bethlehem Shipyards Coleman Beaumont Summerville L. M. Williams and Sons Funeral Home Elroy J. Weikel Second Presbyterian Church Forest Lawn Memorial Park Leola Stelter Moser Ann Byron Schweinfurt Germany George L. Moser Jr Don Curtis Moser Ethel Joyce Sommerville Doris Moser Waco Dan Lynch Freeport N. A. Moser Houston

Rehearsal Dinner Plans For Ratliff Robinson Wedding

Mr and Mrs Jack Ratliff host a 7 30 p m rehearsal dinner at the Blue Bonnet Cafe clubroom for son Lee Roger Ratliff and his fiancée Miss Helen Robinson. Attendants include Miss Margaret Robinson maid of honor Richard Ratliff best man Hank Mitchell Layne Turner candle lighters Allen Johnson Bobby Ford Ronnie Richardson Layne Turner. Nuptial music by Mrs Melvin Winger. Ceremony by Rev George McCall follows at 5 30 p m Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Canton NC.

Jack Ratliff Blue Bonnet ‘Cafe Lee Roger Ratliff Helen Robinson Margaret Robinson Richard Ratliff Barther Hank Mitchell Lee Pugh Allen Johnson Bobby Ford Ronnie Richardson Beaumont Layne Turner Austin Melvin Winger A. B Robinson Canton N. C George McCall First Presbyterian Church

Court Docket and Civil and Criminal Terms

Court docket lists multiple civil suits including Palmer and Jones v Garner and Charles v May, plus insurer and estate cases. Criminal terms outline ordinary felonies for weeks starting Oct 27 1964 through Nov 24 1964 with DWI forgery theft burglary assault and murder charges. The schedule also notes civil trial weeks with numerous cases against Liberty Mutual Aetna Casualty Texas Employers and others. Court officials named include Judge H A Coe, district clerk W Z L Selman sheriff Mrs W Whitaker and district attorney R A Richardson.

George Grimes Jose Rodriguez Joseph Maxwell Crawford Bowen William Procell Liberty Mutual Insurance Co Winston Dofford Century Trust Co Pink A. Hatcher DWI Beaver H. Williams Michael G. Grecco Marvin T. Moran Lee Mallett Pearly B. Smith Herman Jackson Stanley J. Komin Douglas Williams Loy E. Morton Colen T. Renfro Iverson C. Lafferty Billy Frank Weeks Earlton Smith Charlie Mott Johnny McWilliams Clarence Gray Charles Byrd Darvin Glen Gilmore John L. Presley K. L. Franks William F. Dawson Murphy Johnson Ollie Oscar Malone J. B. Bobbitt Leo Beatty Bruce Allen Jennings D. G. Gilmore Robert Bryant Haynes Roy Gene Potts Elijah Barnes David C. Crooks Marie A. Crooks Everett Wisby J. T. Wilson Texas Employers Insurance Assoc Annie Ard McGallion Ada McDonald Robert P. Gordon Chesser Butane & Lumber, Inc Lucille E. Moreland Johnnie Ashworth Carter Hart Kirby Lumber Corp A. L. Grappe William J. Roebuck Edward Lee Laynes Leon Calvin Lee Catherine Thompson Kenneth Eugene Thompson Garland B. Gore George N. Tennison J.C. Conner Houston Fire and Casualty Ins. Co H. C. McFarland Texas Doris Jean Graham Eugene Payne Earnest Jones Ins Assoc Donald G. Barclay Archie A. Myers J. L. Lowe East Texas Transit Mix Concrete Co. Co D. Spurlock Jr Industrial Underwriters Ins. Co Hon H. A. Coe W. Z L. Selman

College Students Named Across Major Texas and Louisiana Schools

A list of students from multiple colleges and universities appears, naming individuals such as John Hartman, Dagma Rudisaille, and Mike Spillar. Institutions include MIT, LSU, Texas A&M, Rice, Baylor, and others. The compilation covers numerous campuses and student names across states.

Get Acquainted Tea For Mrs Cawley Sunday Afternoon

Mrs James I Cawley is honored with a get acquainted tea Sunday afternoon at 3 to 5 pm in the home of Mr and Mrs J T Cawley. Co-hostesses Miss Katherine Cawley and Miss Elaine Gore plan a pink and white decorative motif at Sinclair Plant 25 on the Spurger highway.

James I. Cawley Susan Wilson J. T. Cawley Katherine Cawley Elaine Gore Cawley Sinclair Plant 25 Spurger Highway

Cub Pack 88 Reorganizes September Meeting

Cub Scout Pack 8 will hold a reorganizing program September 15 at 7 p.m. in Cravens Hall at the First Methodist Church. Den mothers are needed to take part in cub scout work this session. Alvin Ragan invites all interested in cub scout work to attend. The pack held its last summer outdoor program Tuesday with an ice cream supper.

Cravens Hall First Methodist Church Alvin Ragan

Death notice for Shirley O. Moore expresses thanks

The family of Shirley O. Moore thanks friends for the kind thoughts deeds and prayers during their loss. S. O. Moore expresses appreciation for support and condolences.

Shirley O. Moore S. O. Moore

Also Mentioned on This Page

Xas Highway 96 Exas Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson David Read R. L. Read Tommy Read Leona Whitman Pat Richardson Harold Leigh Ruth Stirling James Johnson Charles Green Linotype Associatio USA Appalachia Thomas Jefferson Trustees Nancy Holland Silsbee Bee Post Lyndon Baines Johnson G. L. Moser Sr Bernice A. French Albert Johnson Berlis Trammell Forrest Bussey Stanley Hollyfield Arthur Kyles Jr Archie Lee Holmes Clarence Pearson Southwestern University Vicki Jonte Rice University Randy Read Baylor University Robert Parks Prairie View A&m Caroline Clark Thomas Har Jr Quintus Jean Knighten Sandra K. Knighten Lois Holden John Henry Lee Hilliard Lewis Jr Jacqueline Scott Louisiana College Donald Drennen Dental Branch U, of Texas Judy Delaune Tyler Junior College Henry Holland Jimmy Mortimer Blinn College Gerald Walker Henderson County Jr. College Ronnie Conner Robert W. Ward Arlington State College Elizabeth Kennedy Southwestern Jr. College Sandy Drennen Tupelo Bible College Bobby Stanley Wiley College John Fulton Jr Carl Ester Greene Leon Hamilton Bishop College Betty Mouton Jarvis Christian College Andrew Williams Los Angeles City College Arlandiers Ewing Barbara Walters Lincoln Business College Marva A. Moffett Julia Faye Follie University of California Robert Young Jerry Ir Baptist Hospital School of Professional Nursing Annette Tutt Hotel Dieu School of Nursing James Cawley and Marilyn McMillian Cub Pack Leon Curry Sect H. E. Munden N. Std Hardin County Area Communities Schools Clubs Ili Jefferson Counties
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