Tigers Geared For Bulldogs Post 27-0 Win
Silsbee Tigers dominated Cleveland Indians 27-0 last Friday night as Ralph Willerman Tommy Childress and W D Kinard starred on the line. Robert Davis sparked both sides despite a knee injury. The team prepares for Jasper while coach Billy Dinkle enforces strict training rules and projects a rugged lineup for tomorrow.
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Silsbee Tiger
Cleveland
Indians
Bulldogs
Jasper
Tigers
Silsbee
Ralph Willerman
Tommy Childress
W. D. Kinard
Robert Davis
Davis
Bryan Swinney
Pete McKinney
Keith Parker
McDonald
Larry Hargrove
Billy Dinkle
J. Stephens
Jay Wingfield
Billy Jack Nash
B. Carlson
Billy Caraway
Swinney
McKinney
Parker
First Baptist Group Hosts Weiner Roast at Oil Picnic Grounds
The First Baptist Church Training Union held a weiner roast at the Houston Oil Picnic grounds with 20 members present. Attendees played shuffleboard washers and horseshoes.
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First Baptist Group
First Baptist Church Training Union
Houston Oil
No permits for duck blinds at Dam B Reservoir
Bart J. Vernetti says no permits will be issued for duck blinds at the Dam B reservoir near Town Bluff this year. Privileges to hunt in a defined area will not be granted to individuals, natives may use natural vegetation for cover in lightly used recreation zones, and hunting must comply with applicable laws. Rifles and pistols are prohibited within the reservoir area.
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Dam B
Town Bluff
Bart J. Vernetti
Tickets to Queen's Ball at Birdwell's Department Store
Persons may buy tickets to the Queen's Ball after the pageant and coronation at Kirby Stadium on October 2. Rayford Birdwell of Birdwell's Department Store handles sales. The dance starts at 9 30 pm in the Junior High School cafeteria with music by George Peglar's Orchestra of Beaumont.
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Silsbee
Kirby Stadium
Rayford Birdwell
Birdwell’s
George Peglar
Orchestra
Beaumont
Clean Up Schedule Set For Silsbee Trash Pickup
Robert Neyland, chair of the Chamber of Commerce Clean up Committee, announced next week's trash pickup days. On Tuesday September 28 two dump trucks, provided by the city and by County Commissioner Frank S Payne, will haul rubbish from the south side of the Santa Fe tracks to dumping grounds. On Wednesday September 29 the trucks will work on the north side of the railroad tracks. The effort precedes Industrial Roundup Day October 2, with reminders to cut weeds, sweep sidewalks, and keep streets mowed.
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Robert Neyland
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Neyland
Santa Fe
Silsbee
Frank S. Payne
Roundup Parade Lists 39 Cleats And Seven Bands
With nine days to go for the October 2 celebration the Roundup Parade committee reports 39 floats and seven bands entered. Parade chairmen Pete Farmer and Mrs. H. M. Jones say Monday is entry deadline and 9:00 a.m. assembly is required for floats to be eligible for prizes. Local participants include Alfred's Furniture, Collier's Feed, East Texas Transit Mix, Houston Natural Gas, Coca Cola Bottling, Silsbee Sporting Goods, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, American Legion, and several shops and garden clubs in the area.
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Pete Farmer
H. M. Jones
Jones
Farmer
Alford’s Furniture
Santa Fe Plans to Discontinue Doodle Bug Passenger Train
P. W. Bailey of Galveston says Santa Fe Railroad will seek Texas Railroad Commission approval to discontinue trains 201 and 202 between Beaumont and Longview. The Doodle Bug carries little passenger traffic and revenue from mail and express is falling. the move follows years of declining service.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Texas Railroad Commission
P. W. Bailey
Galveston
Silsbee
Railroad Commission
Mrs. Fuller Visits Albert McBroom Home in Rosedale
Mrs. W. H. Fuller of Rosedale spent Tuesday afternoon visiting the Albert McBroom household, sharing a social call in the local community.
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W. H. Fuller
Rosedale
Albert McBroom
Indicted By Grand Jury In April Session
The April term grand jury finished work by returning 42 indictments in felony cases and 17 no bills. Sixteen indictments were passed to the next grand jury. The jury urged diligence by arresting officers and caution in arrests for officer and suspect protection.
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State OF
Texas
County
Hardin
Grand Jury
Bey
Court House
D. BE. Lack
Pageant Rehearsal Set for Monday Night at Kirby Stadium
Industrial Roundup Pageant rehearsal scheduled for Monday night at 8 at Kirby stadium. Director Duane Newell urged full cast presence as the October 2 pageant nears.
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Kirby Stadium
Duane Newell
Mrs J C Burrell Heads Evadale P T A
The Evadale P T A held its first regular meeting on September 14 at Evadale School Auditorium. Mrs S al Needham, first vice president, led the session. Mrs J C Burrell was elected president as 64 members paid dues for the year. The group voted to sponsor a school band directed by Leland Slaydon, now 23 members. The band performed several numbers and plans for 1954 55 were discussed with great enthusiasm.
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Evadale P.T.A
Evadale
S. al Needham
J. C. Burrell
Leland Slaydon
Silsbee to Install Downtown Parking Meters
City fathers agreed to install about 213 automatic meters from Duncan Parking Meter Co of Chicago in a downtown district. Sam Nelson of Pasadena showcased a unit as the council studied two purchase options with no city cash upfront. Final meter count depends on installation plans and local negotiations with property owners.
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Toshase
Silsbee
Duncan Parking Meter Company
Chicago
Sam Nelson
Pasadena
Om Duncan
H. M. Jones
Jones
George Tennison
L. A. Yankie
Joe Mark
John Busby
First Methodist Church To Observe 50th Year
Silsbee's First Methodist church will mark its golden anniversary with a homecoming on Sunday October 24. The board of stewards approved the date and committees will meet Monday night to finalize plans including former pastors as guests and a church dinner in the recreation hall. Rev. J E Ferguson leads the church with Mrs Brigance as the sole surviving charter member.
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Silsbee
First Methodist
Board of Stewards
Recreation Hall
J. E. Ferguson
L. Brigance
R. L. Read
C. B. Davenport
L. H Jennings
W. L. Brigance
W. C. McNeil
Cecil Cobble
Ferguson
David Read
Brigance
Cobble
F. B. Dardin
W. P. Crockett
H. M. Jones
Kate Hargrove
H. C. Hile
L. EB. Marton
Howard Hargrove
Dean Duffle
L. D. Self
L. H. Jennings
Richard Collier
Louise Hill
Mrs. T. E. Batton Injured In Oklahoma
Mrs. T. E. Batton of Silsbee was badly hurt in an automobile crash near Tulsa Oklahoma last Thursday. She recovered from shock and bruises and was reported resting well after transport to Hardin County hospital in Kountze. Dr. T. E. Batton Jr. of Jasper, who was driving, had a forehead cut but is stated to be fine.
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T. E. Batton
Silsbee
Tulsa
Oklahoma
T. E. Batton, Jr
Jasper
Hardin County Hospital
Kountze
Episcopal Men Set Dinners With Haitian Bishop Speaker
A St. John's Episcopal men’s dinner at 6 30 Thursday at the Blue Bonnet Cafe urges all to attend. A Bishop's supper follows Monday at 7 30 at the Harvest Club Beaumont with Bishop Voeghli of Haiti as principal speaker.
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St. John's
Blue Bonnet Cafe
Harvest Club
Beaumont
Voeghli
Haiti
Gilsbee Plans Charter For New Boat and Sporting Club
Gilsbee's new Boat and Sporting Club seeks a charter with 100 members. Members reviewed rules and by laws, to be printed and issued to each member. The group pledges full cooperation with the game and fish commission and will follow state laws. A wives’ meeting is planned, details undisclosed. The site will include a boat rack, clubhouse, dock, and picnic area for fish fries.
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Gilsbee
Gilsbee Boat and Sporting Club
Game and Fish Commission
Valley D. Freeman Burns in Gas Gauge Fire at Big Hill
Valley D. Freeman pumper for Adams and Haggarty Oil and Gas Company suffered severe burns to the face and hands when natural gas near a gauge ignited at Big Hill near Winnie Texas. He was rushed to Baptist Hospital by his boss Perry Hooks after the 4 00 am accident.
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Valley D. Freeman
Adams and Haggarty Oil and Gas Company
Big Hill
Winnie
Texas
Mr. Freeman
Baptist Hospital
Perry Hooks
Scout Executive Speaks To Lions
Walter Block of Beaumont district scout field executive outlined the Boy Scout movement its divisions and tools to operate it at the Silsbee Lions noon luncheon. Introduced by A G Murphy Lions treasurer, John Skinner chaired the scout committee with Charlie Allen as scoutmaster. Industrial Roundup was discussed by General Chairman Walter Murphy and parade chairman Pete Farmer.
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Boy Scout Movement
Silsbee Lions
Walter Block
Beaumont
A. G. Murphy
Lions Club
John Skinner
Charlie Allen
Walter Murphy
Pete Farmer
Davenport couple returns from California convention trip
Mr and Mrs C B Davenport came home Monday after a two week stay in California where Mr Davenport attended a convention of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America.
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C. B. Davenport
California
Mr. Davenport
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America
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Jo Ellen Fry
Beta Sigma Phi
Sue Yankie
Kiwanis Club
Jill Slavik
Fire Department
Janice Wilson
Silsbee Garden Club
Betsy Jane Harriett
Azalea Garden Club
Beulah Bryant
American Legion
Glenda Betty Jowledge
Iren
Brackin
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Barbara Ne
Carol Sue Brown
PTA
Queen’s Ball
Birdwell
Hardin County
P.T.A
City Council
First Methodist Church
New Boat Club
Valley
D. Freeman
Lions
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