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Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1975

Page

2

Editorial Staff and Departments Listing

The document lists editorial staff and departments including Editor and Publisher, Society and Personal Editor, Reporter-Photographer, Secretary, Receptionist, Controller, and Mechanical Department roles with names such as R. L. Read Leona Whitman Lee Kelly Fern McAdams Linda Nolen Richard Weathersby Harold Leigh John S. Basye James Johnson Billy Joe Williams and the mechanical foreman operator Linotype operator and printer pressman.

R. L. Read Leona Whitman Lee Kelly Fern McAdams Linda Nolen Richard Weathersby Harold Leigh Mrs John S. Basye James Johnson Ieee Billy Joe Williams Linotype

Methodist Home children set to attend Lamberton service

Children from the Methodist Home in Waco will be guests at the Woodcrest United Methodist Church service in Lamberton on April 13. Dub King, the Home's public relations director and former sports writer, will discuss the Home’s role as a leading national child care center.

Waco Woodcrest United Methodist Church Lamberton Dub King Methodist Home Texas New Mexico King Fort Worth Star Telegram Texas A&m Baylor University Texas Wesleyan College Kcentv Waco-Temple Bear Bryant Darrel Royal Sammy Baugh Randy Matson Junior Gilliam Hot Rod Handley Ronnie Bull Sandra Haynie Dub Woodcrest Methodist Church Lumberton Woodcrest

Love and Friendship Mark Silsbee Election Day

Dorothy Monson campaign manager notes deep unity at the S L L D election on April 5 in Silsbee Texas. She praises election judge Bill Hobson and all candidates for kindness and cooperation, saying no Black members were chosen to the Board but the outcome showed love and togetherness at the polls.

S.ll.d Bill Hobson Corine Gilder Jacquline Sims E. W. King

Lore's Smokehouse Price List for Pork Meats

Local shop advertises smoked bacon at 1.19 per lb and smoked ham 1.29 a pound. Other items include smoked sausage 1.49, shoulder 1.09, hog head cheese 0.68, lard 3.95 per gallon, pork chops 0.99, pork bones 0.49, pork ham 1.00, pan sausage 0.89, back bone 0.99, pork fat 0.39, pork shoulder 0.89 per lb.

Lumberton Lions Plan First Parade and Open Horse Show

The Lumberton Lions Club announces a two day event starting Saturday April 12 with a parade from Old Silsbee Highway to the Lions Club arena and a western dance at Giant Food. The Sunday April 13 features the Silsbee Trailriders Arena Open Horse Show with trophies for high point winners. Call Pete Trest or listed members for information.

Lumberton Lions Club Lumberton Lions Lion R. M Pete) Trest Silsbee Syday Lumberton High School Lions Club Arena Lumberton High Raider Giant Food Store Lumberton Silsbee Trailriders Trailriders FM 92 Trest W. W. Cummings Dallas Miller Bob Agnew Raymond Edwards L. J. Richmond

Hardin County challenges in SETRPC funding and HUD grants

Hardin County officials criticize SETRPC for favoritism while lacking committee representation. Silsbee officials protest HUD discretionary grants as insufficient funds flow. Area HUD director Manuel Sanchez informs no Community Development Discretionary Block Grants for SMSAs due to urban county funding priority. pre application remains on file. future decisions pending.

Hardin County Setrpc Detcog Cain Silsbee James L. Hays Frank Grote HUD Hays Solons Manuel Sanchez Dallas Mayor Hays SMSA Sanchez

Eva and Warren School Board Results and Write-Ins

In Eva Isd two write-in votes each were cast for Milton Magee Steve Hart Ernest West Bruce Carlson Kerry Bendy L xs Johnson Howard Gadford J B Hawkins and R T Currie. Eva and Warren boards saw incumbents re elected while Warren Place Five Harold Davis 396 beat B I Hutto 256. Place Four Herman Elliot 347 over Marvin Fannin 301. Evadale ISD Place One George Thompson unseated by Johnny Gravis 193 to 127 with Gene Fanning 175 taking Place Two from Millard Stringer. Garland Davis 15 votes for Place Three. Carl Williams unopposed with 321 votes.

Milton Magee Steve Hart Ernest West Bruce Carlson Kerry Bendy L. Xs Johnson Howard Gadford J. B. Hawkins R. T. Currie Evasdale Warren Independent School District Harold Davis Warren B. I. Hutto Herman Elliot Marvin Fannin Garland Davis Carl Williams

Silsbee Zoning Ordinance Rezones Land to K-3 District

City Council members vote unanimously to rezone blocks 51 42 53 in the Town of Silsbee from KICT to K-3 for multiple family dwellings. The ordinance 15-4 passed on first reading with second reading set for April 22 1975. Mayor dames L Hoye and City Secretary Edoy Brown sign the notice.

City of Silsbee Texas Bilsbee Silsbeek

Births in Silsbee and area announce multiple newborns

Mr and Mrs Walter Foux Jr of Silsbee welcome a daughter born March 26 at St Elizabeth Hospital. Mr and Mrs Michael W King of Silsbee greet son Aaron Michael born March 26 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. A sequence of births follows across Silsbee area and nearby towns with names, dates, and hospitals.

Walter Foux Jr Silsbee St. Elizabeth Hospital Michael W. King Aaron Michael Silsbee Doctors Hospital Ronnie Bulin Women and Children Hospital Glenn Anderson Kimberly Faye Bradley Leon

Community leaders to honor Reagan Brown at Silsbee banquet

The Silsbee Chamber of Commerce hosts a banquet with keynote speaker Reagan V. Brown, special aide to Governor Briscoe, noted for community development work. Attendees include wives and out of town guests at the Silsbee Country Club on April 10. officers for 1975 named.

Colorado State University Texas Silsbee Country Club Frances Sheffield Cecelia Barclay Billy Barclay Arlen Williams Jack Welch Chamber Robert Sheffield Barclay S. M. Miears Secrtary

Trustees weigh bond options for $1.8 million program

The board reviews one fourth and one third shares of the total bond estimate and considers alternatives including individual unit air conditioning, modular classrooms, or a chill water system. Jones warns operating costs may reach 1500 dollars monthly for chill water. Inflation pressures prompt hopes for a quick formalization before bond sale. Reports from Supt Crawford and Lackey expected at Wednesday’s organizational meeting.

Jones The BEE Supt. Crawford Lackey

Silshee FFA Banquet Honors Members and Retiring President

The Silshee FFA Chapter held its annual parent and member banquet on April 3. Awards recognized outstanding service with Keith Hatton, Pat Exline, Paul Roberts, and Phillip Hooks among recipients. Service plaques went to Keith Goins Pat Exline and Mr and Mrs Co L Exline. Retiring president Herbert Marshall and reporter Robert Glenn were noted.

Silshee Ffa Keith Hatton Pat Exline Paul Roberts Phillip Hooks Istar Forester FFA Joe Watson H. L. Calk Harold Norris Eddie Marshall Keith Goins Co. L. Exline Herbert Marshall Robert Glenn

Firemen Note Three Calls During Week

Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department logged three calls this week per Fire Chief Russell Busby. On Wednesday April 2 a Jeep owned by Gordon Smith suffered an electrical fire under the hood and dashboard at 1 20 p.m. A second call at 5 25 p.m. was a cooking fire at William Goins home on the old Beaumont Highway. On April 4 volunteers battled a woods fire near Massey Lake Road south of Silsbee, alerted at 3 35 p.m.

Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department Russell Busby Gordon Smith Busby William Goins Beaumont Highway Massey Lake Road Silsbee

Suit Continued Over Additional Payment to Saxe

The suit seeks additional pay for work already performed by Saxe. SISD says payment was refused after October 2 due to Saxe’s pre October performance. Saxe is represented by Arthur Rosenblum of Walker and Brunson in Houston. Beaumont attorney Tanner Hunt represents the School District.

SISD Saxe Arthur Rosenblum Houston Walker and Brunson, Inc Beaumont Tanner Hunt Wells, Duncan, Beard,Greenburg, and Hunt

Last Rites for Mrs Emiline Dunman Held in April

Funeral services for Mrs Emiline Richard Dunman 70 of Dassetta were held April 9 at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial followed at Westfield Cemetery. She died April 6 at her residence. Survivors include husband, two sons Jerry Dunman and Jack Dunman, daughter Louise Breaux, and siblings from Louisiana to Texas.

Emiline Richard Dunman Dassetta Immaculate [Conception Catholic Church Tettar Westfield Msga Ernest Michalka Church Point Eleanor Richard Jerry M.dunman Baytown Jack B. Dunman Anahuac Louise Breaux i Warren Harold I Charles Richard Silsbee Francis Richard Raymond Richard Fred Yoland Mashe Nome Ida McClain Pasadena Leary Asta Beaumont

Rummage Sale Aids Miss Satsuma Candidacy

A rummage sale is Saturday at the Silsbee Packing Co. parking lot starting 7:30 am. Clothing for all ages and household items will be sold to raise proceeds for Jan Read in the Miss Satsuma competition.

Silsbee Packing Co Jan Read Satsuma

WW I Vets to Meet at Barracks 2641 Event

World War I veterans and its auxiliary will gather Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the First National Bank. Commander John J. Richardson and auxiliary president Mrs. Jack Jeffcoat will lead the group.

First National Bank John J. Richardson Jack Jeffcoat

Silsbee TOPS Club Aims for More Weight Loss

The Silsbee TOPS Club met Tuesday at Hardin County Savings and Loans with 17 members who weighed in and recorded 1334 pounds lost. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. J E Mask and Paul Mask l of Victor, Mrs. Etheline Bridges and Mr. Willie McDonald of Beaumont. Mrs. Jean Issacks returned to Houston after two weeks with the Mask family. Marine PFC James C. Phelps, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Phelps of Evadale, reported for duty with the 3d Marine Division on Okinawa.

Silsbee Tops Club Hardin County Savings and Loans J. E. Mask Paul Mask l Victor Etheline Bridgesland Willie Mc Donald Beaumont Jean Issacks Houston Pfc James C. Phelps Dale R. Phelps Evadale 3D Marine Division Okinawa

Card of Thanks to McGrue Church Prayer Band

Susie Watkins expresses gratitude to the prayer band of McGrue Church of God and Christ for their visit and prayers. May God bless each of you.

McGrue Church of God and Christ

Perimeter Alarm System Debuts Nationwide Listing

Nationwide Scientific announces the Perimeteror alarm system earning a U S listing. The device protects premises by sending a violation signal over existing wiring using plug in transmitter receiver modules. Low cost setup eliminates wiring and heavy labor, with dealership opportunities offered for distributors.

U.S

Cemetery League To Meet Saturday at Masonic Temple

Peaceful Rest Cemetery League will meet Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the local Masonic Temple at 15th Street and Avenue J. The cemetery is on the Spurger highway. Frank Garrett serves as president.

Peaceful Rest Cemetery League Masonic Temple 15Th Street Avenue J Spurger Highway Frank Garrett

Fred School Immunization Clinic Set for April 15

An immunization clinic will be held at Fred School on April 15 at 11 a.m. A registered nurse will administer DPT polio measles rubella and mumps vaccines to preschool children.

Fred

Thanking friends for kindness during illness and loss

The family of Mrs. Nonia Sharp expresses gratitude for acts of sympathy and deeds of kindness shown during her illness and passing.

Nonia Sharp

Optimist Oratorical Contest Tonight in Silsbee

The Silsbee Optimist Club hosts an oratorical contest at 7 p m in the Silsbee State Bank postponed from last week due to illness. Open to all ages, winners advance to a zone contest later this month with a $500 district scholarship potential. Public admission is free per President Jerry Pond.

Silsbee Optimist Club Silsbee State Bank Optimist Jerry Pond

Ricalston Visit Stresses Ontario Ties During Rio Grande Winter

Mr and Mrs William Ricalston of Espanola Ontario Canada visited the McKay home while returning home after a winter in Harlingen Texas in the Rio Grande Valley.

William Ricalston Espanola Ontario Canada W. D. McKay Rio Grande Valley Harlingen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Texas Press Association Highway 96 Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson Methodist F. L. Choate Dorothy Monson Lore’s Weet McCulloch Hone Hugh Bevil Means Rex Moore J. L. Loftin Howard Barrington Lack Attert Edoy Brown Silshee H. E. Munden North Sth Neches Emiline Dunman Susie Watkins National Home Merrillville, In Cemetery League Robert M. Herbst Harriett Carolyn Preston Silsbee Barbara Richards Lois Tarver Britton Harriet North 4Th Street Lamar University Kountze Carolyn Rice Kay Bennett Silsbee Convalescent Center Phyllis Stanford R. N Wilma Anderson Kovuntze Mary Guidry LVN Silebee
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