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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1966
Page
2
The Silsbee Bee lists its second class mailing permit date April 19 1919 and post office details in Silsbee Texas 77656. It notes subscription rates of 3 50 per year in Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties and 4 00 outside these counties along Highway 96 Stor ial Street.
Public notice states a sheriff's sale in Hardin County Texas on the first Tuesday in November 1966 to satisfy a judgment for $4,865.10 plus interest. The property includes 2.59 acres and 160 acres of land tied to the Elisha Duncan League, with descriptions referencing Daniel T. Sheehan and Southwestern Settlement and Development Company. Levied against D. E. Roberts Sr. by Violet G. OFiel.
Hardin County farmers voted for three members of the county ASC committee. R. D. Edmondson takes a three year term, T. D. Easley a one year term, and Oscar Adams a one year term. ACP funds remain available with 1966 limits raised to 1000 per farm operation. Beginning Jan 1, 1977, producers receiving payment must file their social security numbers in the ASCS office.
Junior and senior Methodist Youth Fellowship of the First Methodist Church will host a "Slave Day" Saturday starting 8 a.m. Youth will do home chores or car washing for a donation. call EV 5-2846. The church bake sale Sunday funds a bus charter to Dallas on Sept. 24 to be guests of SMU Athletics.
The Sha Te Ke Lo Camp Fire group met on September 8 at the First Presbyterian Church. Betty Mitchell led the meeting, roll was taken, and officers were installed: Betty Mitchell president, Kim Brown vice president, Cheryl Ann Pryor secretary, Carol Paret treasurer, Lois Ann Conner scribe. Plans were made to buy a scrapbook and refreshments were served.
Public notice from Hardin County Texas dated in September 1966 noting Sheriff Henry Overstreet and Deputy Billy Paine. Contains official designation and county law enforcement reference.
Funeral services for John W. Moffett 82 of Silsbee were held at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church Silsbee with Rev. R. E. Barclay officiating. Burial followed at Resthaven Cemetery under Farmer Funeral Home supervision. Moffett retired as an engineer for Santa Fe Railway Co. and was a charter member of First Baptist Church. He died Sunday at his home after a long illness. He had lived in Silsbee 58 years and leaves three daughters and numerous relatives including siblings and grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Harrison 81 of Silsbee were held at 2 30 p m Saturday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel Woodville with Rev Frank Harper and Rev Charles Duplissy officiating Burial followed at Williams Cemetery near Hillister She died at 8 a m Friday at her daughter Mrs W L Spurlock home in Silsbee A native of Tyler County she lived in Silsbee 15 years She was a Baptist Survivors include another daughter Mrs Maud Dibson of Silsbee a brother Dan Jones of Warren seven grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren Pallbearers were J J Stringer Jr Jasper Wiggins Clarence Stopher Wayne W Spurlock and Leroy Jones
SBA official James T. Oliver from Houston will visit the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday September 21 from 8 30 a m to 5 00 p m to explain SBA loan programs and offer business counseling. Appointments can be arranged by calling the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce at TE 86 6581.
Councilman Paul Georgas proposed adding 200 to the sale price once taxes are determined, with the property offered to Mrs Bellenger by Oct 1. Delinquent taxes would be deducted from the price and paid to other taxing bodies. H C Hopkins opposed the extra 200. Fordinal supported it to deter future delinquency. Dominguez notes taxes dating back to 1949.
We express deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for their sympathy and kindness following the death of Mr. L. E. Wightman and Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Alford. Your expressions and deeds have meant much during this difficult time.
Silsbee social notes list locals returning from vacations in Hawaii and California, visits to relatives in Alabama and Louisiana, hospital stays in Kountze and Houston, attendance at funerals in Morgan City Cameron Longview and Longview, and new residents moving in from Waco. Names include Alf Fullingim Cecil Skinner J C Hurst Iris Pendergrass H L Erspamer C F Hudgins I R Brownlee and others.
Wool growers will vote in a referendum from September 12 to September 23, 1966, on a proposed agreement between the American Sheep Producers Council and the Secretary of Agriculture. The deal allows withholding part of wool payments for 1966 1969 marketings. Ballots are due by September 23 at the Hardin ASC Office in Kountze Texas.
Nu Upsilon Beta Sigma Phi met Monday at Mrs. John C. White home with 12 members present. Mrs. Joe Nelson presided and Mrs. Minion O'Brien from Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio presented the program Body Beautiful. The next meeting is September 26 at Mrs. Joe Nelson's home.
The Jefferson County Singing Convention meets Saturday and Sunday Sept 17 18 at Midecounty Baptist Church in northwest Nederland. Several well known special singing groups are expected to attend the Saturday and Sunday gatherings. Mrs Ruth Bryson is secretary.
The Junior Voth Riders met September 9 at the Voth Barber Shop. Officers elected include Donnie Loiacano as president, Jane Cloor as vice president, Carol Maxfield as secretary, and Jackie Loiacano as reporter. Meetings are the fourth Friday each month at 7:30 p.m. Plans for fund raising were discussed. Sponsored by the Voth Night Riders with Ed Wortham as president.
Words cannot express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many kind deeds and acts of sympathy in the loss of our loved one, Mrs A L Darwin. The family of Mrs A L Darwin
W. A. Samuel promoted to Rent Supplement Specialist in Houston FHA Office per Director Neal Pickett. Samuel, Prairie View College alum and longtime Houston appraiser, will handle meetings across 37 counties as HUD enacts the Urban Housing plan allowing private housing for low income families with tenants paying 25 percent of income toward rent.
The Silsbee Shrine Association announces a Mexican Dinner on Thursday night September 29 at the High School Cafeteria. Tickets are available from any Shriner. Meals will be served from 5 30 to 7 30 p m.
Ordination services will be held Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Baptist Church for H C Ross to be ordained as a minister Rev D L Ross brother of H C Ross of Buna will deliver the message Ministers and deacons from local Baptist Churches will participate The public is invited according to pastor B A Sigler
Zi Kappa Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday at Mrs. Herman Johnson’s home with 10 members present. The exemplar ritual honored Mrs. Gene Barnes. Mrs. Johnson announced a chapter social at her home September 23 at 7:30 p.m. and another on September 26 at Mrs. Jo Ann LaToof’s residence.
The Singing Blue Birds met Tuesday at Mrs. Barbara Hilliard's home to elect officers. Nancy Duffle was chosen president, Leslie Hilliard secretary, Lisa Farmer treasurer, Alana Thompson scribe, and Jo Anne Jordan flagbearer. The event occurred on September 27.
Hardin County Sheriff Henry Overstreet cited August as a peak period with 160 inmates held. The charges ranged from drunks and theft to aggravated assault and traffic violations, with a detailed breakdown of 46 drunks, 12 theft, 10 drunk in car, 7 no driver license, and 3 assault to murder. A week’s snapshot shows 32 in jail including 12 drunk and disorderly, plus one case of forgery and passing. Doyle Fred McKeown Jr. of Silsbee faced Sept. 6 charges for forging and passing a $227.54 check at a Beaumont grocery on Aug. 8 and was released on a $1,000 personal bond after waiving an examining trial.
Mrs R E Jackson was surprised by family members grandchildren and about a hundred friends at her home on Sunday afternoon for her 80th birthday. The gathering included cakes punch and gifts with birthday wishes and old friendships renewed on the back lawn and living room.
Rho Upsilon chapter of Beta sorority met in the Heritage Room of Silsbee State Bank with 12 members present. Mrs. Buddy Courtney presided. Mrs. James Morris hosted. A program titled Self Analysis was presented by Mrs. Tommy Dean. Plans for a homecoming day dinner at the high school cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct 15 were set, with Mrs. Charles Stephens in charge. A preferential tea was planned for Oct 23, with duties assigned to Sept 26, under Mrs. Tommy Hancock and Mrs. Art Gietzen. Mrs. Eddie Grubb would host.
The First Christian Church will hold a revival Sunday September 18 through September 23 led by Rev. James L. Wright from Port Arthur with Carless Nunez of Beaumont directing singing. Services begin nightly at 7 p.m. Rev. P. F. Herndon is the church pastor.
Essie Mae Lewis thanks neighbors and friends for assistance during illness and needs. Special thanks to James Young for taking her to the doctor. May God bless everyone and her family.
Mary Hill Davis Week of Prayer For State Missions is observed daily at Fletcher Emanuel Baptist Church. Officers for the new year are elected led by president Mrs John Brumley Sr with officers for enlistment social, recording secretary and program chairs named. A daughter born Monday at St Elizabeth Hospital to Mr and Mrs Conrad A Kingaid is reported. Various local adoptions include hospital recoveries family reunions and community events across Chance Loeb and surrounding areas with updates on schooling visitors and upcoming meetings.
Fall formal rush at Lamar State College of Technology ends with 146 women pledging the six National Panhellenic sororities. Anita Cherry, assistant to the dean of women, notes pledging concluded after Sept. 4 8 activities. Three Silsbee students Dianne Henshaw Carol Kay Ragan Rolanda Rudisaile pledge Kappa Delta.
The VFW Auxiliary met with 11 members and three visitors. Mrs. Beryl Barnes presided. They voted to assist a veteran’s child with clothes and shoes and to donate to the Veterans Hospital trip in Houston in October. A hot sale is planned October 3 at the Wilson home on highway 418 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Susie Lundine held a School of Instruction at Mrs. Earnest Nerren’s home on the second Monday in October.
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