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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1973
Page
2
From the Congressional Record Joe Crump notes that budget balance alone does not win popularity but a cautious office manager can protect jobs and enterprises through prudent financial practices. Key names cited include Harold Leigh Mrs. John S. Basye James Johnson Billy Joe Williams Michael Minton.
Senator Lloyd Bentsen argues the fight over budget control and impoundment reflects a bigger choice between inflation control and tax increases versus preserving representative government. He notes past votes on highway funding and stresses prioritizing education and vocational rehabilitation while warning against one man rule.
The Silsbee Trail Riders sponsor their first rodeo of the season Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, barrel racing and break away roping are planned. Harris Cattle Co. of Orange produces the show. Call 883-8244 in Orange for entry details.
Jimmy L. Wilkerson of Silsbee has purchased a Junior Membership in the American Shorthorn Association. The Jr Member gains breeder registration rights except voting and supports the Shorthorn breed, noted by Association official Sherman Berg.
Rev. Byron G. Crocker, rector of St. Stephen's Beaumont, delivered the Lenten address at St. John's Episcopal Church in Silsbee on April 11. He outlined the sermon titled The Least of these my brethren and noted his Texas education and prior pastorates. Maundy Thursday Holy Communion follows on April 19 at 7:30 p.m., with a two hour Good Friday service April 20 from 12 to 2, and Easter service at 11 a.m.
Nu Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met April 9 at Lola Burgess home with 20 members and one guest Eva Willis. Gayle Woodson presided. They planned a spaghetti supper for May 11 at Joe Watsons and a bake social at James Smiths, plus Founder’s Day in Beau Mont.
The Fellowship Class of First Methodist Church will host a turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Palm Sunday April 15 in McDonough Hall. Tickets are sold at the door by class members and Mrs. Evelyn Monk of Hardin County Savings and Loan. Take-out orders will be available.
Rev C W Cunningham, Sunlight Baptist Church minister and Hebert High School senior, will speak at the Youth Revival at First Baptist Church 625 North Second St April 16-20 at 7 00 pm. The Taylor Brothers sing each night with Mrs Betty Lewis leading the song service. Prayer services precede the revival on April 11 and 13 led by Rev Sampson Booker pastor.
Xi Kappa Nu Chapter met Monday night April 9 at Mrs Dennie Greenwood's home with eight members present. New members Linda Allen and Maureen Hanks joined. Elected for the coming year are Jane Kelley president Imogene Nelson vice president Dorothy Dean recording secretary and Dennie Greenwood treasurer. A rummage sale is set for Saturday at Santa Fe Park at 7 30 a m. Founder's Day banquet is April 23 at Monela's in Beaumont.
Parents, teachers and students at Mother Goose Happy Hour Kindergarten observed a program titled the neck of the young child on April 17. Activities included worship at New Bethel Baptist Church and a Wednesday story hour directed by Mrs. J C Pirnkins of Lamar University. A working together hour featured parent student participation. Weather forced Friday’s picnic and games indoors.
The article recounts the first deployment of the American flag at Cooth's Bridge during the Revolutionary War era, noting its symbolic role in early American military and patriotic events.
The Silsbee City Council unanimously passed an ordinance amending Section 11 of Ordinance No. 71. The base pick up rate is 50 cents for one person with 25 cent per additional passenger, plus 25 cents for each zone crossed. Mayor James L. Hays and City Secretary Edna B Brown signed.
The North Fifth Church of Christ in Silsbee hosts a gospel meeting April 15 20 with Lowell A Worthington of Longview as speaker. Morning Bible study at 9 am and worship at 9 50 am mix with 7 30 pm weekday services. Worthington, a Abi lene Christian College alumnus, has led campaigns and workshops and spent seven years in South Africa.
Xi Zeta Rho Beta chapter met at Mrs. Melba Taff home with guest Mrs Lera Herrington. They revised scholarship qualifications due May 10 and chose the girl of the year to be announced at the Founder’s Day banquet. Plans for the chapter’s 20th anniversary were set and a cancer drive contribution approved. Vivian Goodrum presented a program on better thinking and emotions. Founders Day Banquet slated April 28 at Monele’s in Beaumont. members to meet at First National Bank parking lot at 6 15 p.m.
Members of Cub Pack 88 sell tickets for the Scout Fair to be held Saturday April 14 at the Beaumont Fairgrounds according to Alvin Ragan.
The Texas House advances a reform package to boost honesty in government with stronger lobby rules and financial disclosures. The representative backs conference committee limits, supports full official disclosure, and notes the completed state education financing plan aided by the Rodriguez decision. He invites district residents to visit in Austin.
Webelos Den 2 of Pack 88 gathered April 6 at First Presbyterian Church for a regular meeting. The group worked on leathercraft and refreshments were served by Rodney Barefield and Johnny Davis, with a scribe noted.
Local butcher advertises pan sausage 69 cents per pound backbone 79 cents pork chops 89 cents bacon 89 cents pork shoulder 79 and Smoked sausage 1.25 ham 95 cents pork ham 89e smoked shoulder 5e pork bones 29 cents boiling bacon 39 cents lard 1.25 per gallon phone listed 85 5095.
Joe B. Anders of Kountze and 1,100 plus high school seniors were named Merit Scholarship winners by Edward C. Smith of the National Merit Scholarship Corp. Shell Oil Co funds 50 four year awards to finalists. stipends $100 to $1,500 annually based on need. Anders, a Kountze High senior, plans biology and holds multiple honors.
The leaders of Cub Pack 201 held a April 5 meeting at Wayne Gray’s home. They discussed the Scout Fair cub Lad and Dad day camp-out and the Pinewood Derby Race. Gray invited leaders to a roundtable April at 7 30 pm at Silsbee State Bank.
The document lists deposits totaling 15,952,700.94 with demand deposits 7,627,412.78 and time and savings deposits 325,288.16 plus government, state, and official deposits. It shows total liabilities and reserves of 6,696,504.18 and 7,890,988.16, equity capital of 1,032,798.40 and total assets of 17,534,818.76. I. W. A. Barclay Jr signs as Sr. vice president asserting accuracy.
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