Bond Market Interest Highest Since 1935
Harris Finder for Silsbee Independent School District and James R. Tucker and Associates outlined plans to sell a 1.15 million dollar bond issue. Rates have risen to about 3.75 to 4 percent, threatening district tax support. A 610 thousand dollar block may be offered to the Teachers Retirement Fund with terms set before the October 1 meeting. If rejected, the remaining 500 thousand will wait for better rates. Construction bids came in 10 percent over estimates, with Herman Weber Inc. low at 954,995, and the gymnasium omitted. The board will proceed once contracts are signed, or reprice for market. Members face complex market jargon and decisions on sale type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Finder
Silsbee Independent School District
James R. Tucker and Associates
Houston
Teachers Retirement Fund
Herman Weber Inc
Beaumont
Moody
Herman Weber, Inc
Waldo Mathews
Silsbee
Lake
George Ingram
Chance Juveniles To Appear In District Juvenile Court
About 14 juveniles from Chance have been ordered to appear Saturday morning in district juvenile court over burglary theft charges filed by R G Milner. Milner reported multiple store burglaries and two youths admitted breaking in. Judge Coe noted juveniles cannot be jailed without proper facilities and said the session aims to steer them away from crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chance
R. G. “Pop” Milner
Milner
William Whitaker
H. A. Coe
Ira Moore
Bishop Byrne Hosts Shamrocks In 7:45 Kickoff At Port Arthur
Silsbee Tigers coach Maurice Hobbs prepared his team for a 7:45 kickoff against Bishop Byrne in Port Arthur. James Bates returns after an eye infection, while tackle Douglas Arnold remains sidelined with a knee issue. The Tigers worked on pass patterns and placement kicks, aiming to improve after a 25-0 opening loss to Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Hobbs
Silsbee Tigers
Bishop Byrne
Port Arthur
James Bates
Tiger
Liberty
Douglas Arnold
Hobbs
Citizens Council Meeting Slated For October Here
The Silsbee Citizens Council will hold a public meeting Monday October 1 at 7 p m. Secretary Phillip McKinney reports a progress report on the group charter will be heard and the local chapter organization will be advanced. Martin McKinney attended a September 6 meeting of the Associated Citizens Councils of Texas in Longview where leaders outlined policies and aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Citizens Council
Phillip McKinney
Citizens Council
Martin McKinney
Associated Citizens Councils of Texas
Longview
Kilgore News Herald
B. E. Masters
Masters
Philmon Family Reunion Set for October 14
The 100th anniversary of the Green Philmon family arrival in Texas from Georgia will be celebrated October 14 with a reunion at the highway park near Ariola. W. J. Drake, secretary, said descendants will gather for a basket lunch and to renew acquaintances. Green Philman family traveled in wagons and settled in Tyler county. All descendants are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Philmon
Texas
Georgia
W. J. Drake
Highway Park
Ariola
Drake
Green Philman
Tyler County
Willett to Return to Silsbee Today by Ambulance
James Red Willett, a Silsbee youth injured in an oil field accident near Lafayette, Louisiana, is expected to return home today by ambulance. He was on the serious list at a Lafayette hospital for a week after being struck by a section of drill stem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James “Red” Willett
Silsbee
Layfayette
Willett
Small Businessmen Meet in San Antonio for Govt Contract Briefing
Congressman Jack Brooks announces a Texas meeting by the Small Business Administration in San Antonio on September 27. Top officials from SBA, the Department of Defense and civilian procurement agencies will outline opportunities and participation procedures, with bid invitations, specifications, drawings, and exhibits available. The event runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Brooks
Small Business Administration
Texas
San Antonio
SBA
Department of Defense
Hilton Hotel
Knights Templar Ladies Tour Kirby Sawmill
Wives of Knight Templars who met in Beaumont were guided through the Kirby Lumber Corporation all electric sawmill on Sept. 15. The visit ended with a noon picnic at the J. C. Chance ranch at Wiess Bluff. Mrs Ralph White and Mrs Tobe Hahn of Beaumont hosted about 45 women from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight Templars
Beaumont
Kirby Lumber Corporation
All Electric
J. C. Chance Ranch
Wiess Bluff
Ralph White
Tobe Hahn
State
Beauty Shop Opens In Woodlea Addition
The Woodlea Beauty Shop at 485 Watts Road opens today. Owner Thelma Davenport, graduate of Lonnie's School of Hair Styling in Beaumont, runs the shop equipped with modern beauty equipment and aqua flamingo decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlea
Watts Road
Woodlea Addition
Thelma Davenport
Lonnie’s School of Hair Styling
Beaumont
National Business Women's Week Proclaimed In Silsbee
Mayor H M Jones signs official proclamation recognizing National Business Women's Week September 23 to 29. Billie J Holmes president of the Silsbee B and P W club announces the designation and Chamber letter from Earl Stover commends the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie J. Holmes
Silsbee Business and Professional Women‘s Club
Silsbee
H. M. Jones
B&pw Club
Chamber of Commerce
Earl Stover
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
Carnival Plans At First PTA Meeting
The Parent-Teacher Association held its first regular meeting of the year in the Junior High auditorium with Mrs. Clifford Baker presiding. E. J. Dietrich outlined plans for the Halloween Carnival at Kirby Memorial Stadium on October 30. Attendance awards went to Mrs. Jane Cole, Carl Jones, and Mrs. Ruth Meeks. The next meeting is scheduled for the third Tuesday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Clifford Baker
E. J. Dietrich
Kirby Memorial Stadium
Don L. Hough
Jane Cole
Carl Jones
Ruth Meeks
Grand Jury Indicts Policeman for Murder in Silsbee
Hardin County grand jury indicted veteran Silsbee officer Grady Tarver for murder over the Aug 19 shooting of Ernest Greenwood. Bond set at 5000 by Judge H A Coe as Tarver claims Greenwood drew a knife and choked him. Jury returned 19 indictments and adjourned. new panel to be selected for October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Tarver
Silsbee
Hardin County Grand Jury
H. A. Coe
88Th District Court
Tarver
Ernest Greenwood
Turney Grocery
William Whitaker
Greenwood
Willis Selman
William O
Oldham
Oldtimers in Silsbee send letters over Bee and life
Silsbee residents reply to editor David about Joette Collier canceling his Bee subscription after 380 years. A different note asks about a 1956 Old Timers Reunion in Silsbee. A doctor shares a poem titled Ain't Got Time warning of busy modern life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E. Parker
Houstonian
Silsbee
Parker
Joette Collier
The
Bee
David
the Bee
Houston Chronicle
Chronicle
Joette
Yellowstone
Columbia River
Evadale Riding Club names W. C. Roy treasurer
W. C. Roy of Silsbee was appointed treasurer of the Evadale Riding and Roping Club at a meeting Monday night at Evadale School. Charter work aims for completion in about three weeks. Officials to meet with Eastex Pulp and Paper to arrange an arena site. Lumber for the arena secured. Memberships: $10 for seniors, juniors free to remain family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Roy
Silsbee
Evadale
Roy
Eastex Pulp and Paper
Contract Set On McGee Bend Dam Access Road
U S Corps of Engineers lets the four mile access road contract to Allen M Campbell Co of Tyler for the McGee Bend Dam site. Work to begin soon with completion targeted by next spring and overall dam completion planned for 1961. Temporary facilities will be built near Highway 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee Bend Dam
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Jack Brooks
Allen M. Campbell Co
Tyler
Brooks
Jasper
Bids Exceed Estimates and Gym Delayed in Silsbee
Bids for four new buildings in the Silsbee Independent School District totaled 954 995 for Herman Weber Inc Beaumont the lowest bid. The gym construction will be postponed until early next summer due to high steel costs and bond trouble, while three elementary schools and the high school gym will proceed with other work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Independent School District
Free Parking Ends After This Saturday in Silsbee Bargain Days
Silsbee shoppers will enjoy a final free parking Saturday as Community Bargain Days wrap up. Downtown parking has been free on Saturdays for three weeks, with merchants and promotions committee of the Silsbee Chamber of Commerce sponsoring the effort to boost weekend business and spotlight local shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
Silsbee Man Sentenced for Worthless Check
C. S. Kirkendall, 47, of Silsbee pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor worthless check in Jefferson County Court at Law. He received two years, but the judge ordered two weeks in jail followed by probation after he obtained merchandise and $45 in currency with the bad check at a Beaumont store on Sept 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Kirkendall
Silsbee
Jefferson County Court-at-Law
L. B. Hightower
Kirkendall
Beaumont
Fish Fry Held for Lumber Officials at Camp Lillian
Wiley Alford, wood superintendent for the Southern Pine Lumber Company, hosted the regular monthly meeting. The fish fry occurred on Sept. 7 at Camp Lillian. Twenty two officials from Diboll and Pineland attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Alford
Southern Pine Lumber Company
Camp Lillian
Diboll
Pineland
Presnet
Singing Convention Set Friday at Evadale
Prominent quartets and singers led by J A Black visit Evadale Friday night September 21 for a public program sponsored by the Evadale Service Club to benefit the school athletic field. Admission is free with donations accepted. Groups include The Celestial Quartet The Truetone Quartet the Jasper Quartet Newton County Quartet and the Lone Star Quartet among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evadale
J. A. Black
Evadale Service Club
Celestine
Truetone
Jasper
Newton County
Lone Star Quartet
Kountze Man Receives Heroism Medal at Houston Banquet
Charles Daniel of Kountze earned the Joseph A Holmes Safety Assn. Medal for heroism after diving to save G M Mizell from drowning when a boat overturned in Bams Dam on Sept 5. He pulled Mizell to shore about 200 yards away with Mizell treated for shock. Daniel is among 11 nationwide to hold the honor, also receiving the Meritous Safety Golden Award from the API.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Daniels
Kountze
United States
Joseph A. Holmes Safety Assn
Meritorius Safety
American Petroleum Institute
Houston
Daniel
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Shamrocks
Philmon
James Willett
San Antonio Rep
Knights Templar
Kirby
National Business Women’s Week
PTA
Eee Jury
D. V. Swarthout
Mr. Swarthout
John Busby
A. G. Mashburn
D. A. Gibson
Joe Gomer
Gilmore Walton
Henry Doucette
Saratoga
A. C. Kincaid
Batson
D. W. Overstreet
Walter Adams
Robert W. Jordan
Sour Lake
Lonnie Grawunder
Village Mills
David Read
Mr. Handley
Church
Story
Fable
Gabriel
C. F. Holton
M.D
Evadale Riding and Roping Club
Charles Daniel of
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