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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1961
Page
2
The Silsbee Bee announces its second class mailing permit dated April 10 1919 and lists editorial staff and publishers. It notes weekly Thursday issues from 410 Highway 96 Silsbee Texas with subscription rates 3.50 per year in Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties and 4.00 elsewhere.
The piece recalls Carla’s threat as refugees and locals endure three days of fear and boredom along the Gulf. Volunteers, police, and officials maintain calm, praising evacuees and helpers who stayed orderly and resilient amid uncertainty.
A letter from South Jefferson County residents thanks Silsbee for open doors during a weekend stay. They praise hosts, KKAS radio, and city services, noting reunifications aided by Red Cross, Civil Defense, Fire and Police, and local volunteers. Mr. and Mrs. R T Gore sign.
Five area youths joined clergy and advisors at the Catholic Youth Organization Convention in Galveston August 27 29. Charlene Teel Campbell Ellis and Richard Head attended with advisors Jo Ann LaToof and Dick Ellis. They stayed at the Buccaneer and Galvez Hotels with the Moody Center hosting events including a banquet and ball and Masses at St Marys Cathedral and St Patricks Church. The group also elected diocesan officers of the Galveston and Houston Diocese at the closing session.
The Hardin County Commissioners' Court invites sealed bids by 10:00 a.m. October 9, 1961 for one 1961 model two ton truck chassis with long wheel base and specified tires and equipment to be used in Precinct No. 1. Contact Commissioner Frank Payne for specs. The court reserves the right to accept or reject any bids.
Local notes report Mrs Jea Lee opening an event for children. Roger Joseph at the atea te iigo. Mr and Mrs F Bailey. Henry sinks moves to Dallas to live with his sister Mrs Henry Burk. Watter Tanton admitted to Veterans Hospital in Houston Friday with brother William accompanying him. Marvin Taylor of Livingston visited Sunday. A miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs N J Love yielded a large gift of household articles. Francis Hickman and daughter of Segno visited the Collinses. Buck Teal of Kountze spent Saturday with his parents. Byrd Collins Pat and Mark of Pottsburg visited relatives. Earl Walton of Beaumont visited with Bob Bailey Saturday and Sunday. Jessie Jackson home a few days working for Brown Root Co in Iran, son of Mr and Mrs R F Jackson. Onita Harris of Evadale visited her parents. Dewey Hoke and sons of Silsbee visited Clarence Gore. Zeke Dryden called to Spurger to see his mother in serious condition. Mrs W Houston spent weekend with Cecil Collins and family. Doris Hinds and sisters Verdel and Lillian of Beaurhont visited the Collins sisters in Votan.
A fire believed to be electrical destroyed part of a local church building. Damage to the structure was estimated at 15000 dollars. Cecil Cobble, chairman of the official board, reported the incident on Wednesday. The building housed the church’s primary and nursery Sunday School classes.
Carla, 30 to 50 miles across, moved inland at Matagorda Island east of Corpus Christi and south of Port Lavaca. By Tuesday morning it had lost most strength and was rapidly diminishing. Rains lashed Silsbee with strong winds Monday night but local damage remained light. Refugees began returning Tuesday afternoon.
All three Methodist WSCS circles met Wednesday morning at the First Methodist Church for a joint meeting and study program. The year's theme is Churches for New Times. Mrs. Dean Duffle led the first study titled Edge of Edge by Dr. T. E. Matson with Mrs. Alvin Hall as Missionary Edu secretary.
Advisory committee members met at Herbert Elmore's home on Sept 7 to set November 5 1961 as the Old Timers gathering date. Invitations will be press via local outlets and by mail for out of town guests.
Civil Air Patrol communications division captain and local TV service owner Charles Cable was ordered to Galveston to establish radio communications in the storm torn city. He flew from Ellington AFB to Galveston to help set up stations and is expected to return to Silsbee by weekend. A church meeting is set for September 27 at 9:30 a.m.
Silsbee facing Cleveland in a windy rain game saw Parks shine on offense and defense with a crucial interception. Read and Tarver contributed on scoring plays as Hargrove scored after a pass from Read. Final stats show Silsbee with 18 points to Cleveland 5 and multiple rushing totals led by Gilbert, Read, and Tarver.
Silsbee junior high to start its 1961 football schedule against Liberty next Thursday at 7 p.m. The eight game slate features probable starters Hare and Fullingim at ends Dominy and Bell at tackles Arnold and Landry at guards Winger at center with Walker at quarterback Dillon Upshaw and Madison in the backfield. Schedule lists Sep 21 Liberty here Sep 30 Amelia there Oct 5 Evadale there Oct 12 French there Oct 19 Saratoga here Oct 26 Bridge City there Nov 9 Victor here Nov 16 Nederland there. In Texas hunting for hire is unlawful.
Local residents aided the fire department and Civil Defense under Chief John Busby. Volunteers filled as auxiliary police, monitored schools and churches, manned emergency radio stations, prepared meals, and kept city operations running during 84 storm hours with no major incidents.
Gratitude from Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hand to friends in Silsbee and area for phone halls flowers cards and other deeds of kindness following Dee Edwin's tragic injury.
A flurry of weekend visits and military connections fills the page. Billy McInnis stops by the Holland home in Fred. Lincoln Skibern visits in Nacogdoches. Several families from Port Arthur, Nederland, and Beaumont host relatives and service members, including Fort Bragg and Fort Sill assignments. Military moves include Pfc Georgia Fay Meyers and Pfc Donna Jean McPherson. ships Mount Katmai and USS Preston figure in notices.
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