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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1972
Page
2
The paper lists subscription at 400 yearly in Hardin Jasper Tyler and Jefferson counties 5 outside these counties. Editorial staff includes R L Read Tommy Read Lee Kelly Leona Whitman Doris Woolley secretaries and co owners Harold Leigh John Basye James Johnson Billy Joe Williams Michael Minton Bryant Freeman Foreman operator Linotype and printer staff.
Letter from Arlen Scott of Silshee Texas argues voting machines are faster and cheaper than paper ballots and should be free for Democratic primaries. He challenges Hardin County Democratic committee for opposing the machines and cites a personal endorsement from his 55 year old mother and others.
Xi Kappa Nu Sorority met April 10 in the Gulf States Utilities building with seven members and six visitors. Mrs. Jesse Sanchez was elected president for 1972 73 with Troy Greenwood vice president and others serving as secretary and treasurer. Founders Day event planned at Campese's in Beaumont.
Charles R. Cunningham named property tax manager for Atlantic Richfield's North American Producing Division in Dallas. He replaces W P Horsley who retires after nearly 35 years with the company. Cunningham holds a Texas A&M accounting degree and joined ARCO in 1948 and the tax department in 1949.
First grade registration for the 1972-73 year will be held at the Kirby School campus on Tuesday April 25. Children age six on or before Sept 1 1972 are eligible. Birth certificates and health records with immunizations are required and should be shown at registration. Late registration accepted after April 25 at the Kirby School office.
Rho Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met in Silsbee State Bank with 13 members. Mrs James Gillard presided as officers elected for the next year include Mrs Norman McLain president and Mrs James Skinner vice president. The pet show was rescheduled from May 6 to May 20. A program titled Make an Art of Living was presented by Mrs James Skinner and Mrs Ronald Hickerson.
Mrs. Ellis Savant of Indian Village La announces the engagement of her daughter Marilyn to Roy Lynn Sims son of Mr and Mrs J L Sims of this city The wedding is set for May 12 at 8 pm in the United Pentecostal Church in Indian Village Marilyn is a Kinder High School graduate and Roy a Silsbee High School graduate The couple will reside in San Augustine where he is employed
Mrs. Joe Ann Speck of Silsbee announces that the Hardin County Legal Secretaries Association has voted to award a scholarship to a deserving 1972 Hardin County high school senior girl who aims to become a legal secretary. Speck is president. Frances Roberts chairs the Ways and Means Department and led the fundraising.
The school menus list meals for Monday through Friday. Monday offers veal cutlets with mashed potatoes, turnip greens, strawberry short cake, cornbread and milk. Tuesday features chicken and dressing, field peas, potato casserole, cranberry sauce, cookies, rolls and milk. Wednesday serves meatballs and spaghetti, green beans, fruit cup, Boston cream pie, rolls and milk. Thursday includes beef stroganoff, rice, English peas, applesauce, oatmeal cookies, rolls and milk. Friday presents fishburgers, French fries, chilled tomatoes, fruited jelly, rolls and milk.
Nineteen officers enroll in Lamar University Police Academy including seven from Beaumont Police and two from Silsbee. Instructors from FBI, Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Orange fire departments train on arrest laws, juveniles, first aid, court conduct, firearms, and defensive tactics. Course hours rise from 140 to eight weeks by September first. Silsbee participants include John Costner and Hubert Davis.
Funeral services for James Ray Rhodes age 35 were held at Fred Pentecostal Church. Graveside rites followed at Franks Branch Cemetery by Snow River Masonic Lodge 385 of Spurger. Rhodes died at 12 45 am Monday in an Odessa hospital. He was a welder. Survivors include wife Mae Rhodes two daughters Bonnie and Barbara a son James Randall Rhodes his parents D B Rhodes and three brothers Robert Lamberton D L Rhodes and Ronnie and two sisters Patsy Herring and Erma Jewell Parker.
The Young Homemakers of Texas held their April meeting at Silsbee High School with Mrs James C Perkins speaking on You A Homemaker. Topics included cleaning and beautifying Waldo playground and Ninth Street park. new members Carolyn Bowman Jo Ann Sims Sharon McIntyre and Debbie Murphy were welcomed by sponsors.
A fundraiser Saturday supports Janet Ludwig, Miss Satsuma contestant from Silsbee High School band. Bake sale runs 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Neches Minimax Store sidewalk. homemade cakes and pies. Car wash at Black's Texaco Service Station until 4:30 p.m. in front of Britton Cravens Lumber Co on old Highway 96. Call 385-7287 for details.
The Happy Blue Birds express gratitude to First National Bank for sharing their clubroom space. This acknowledgment notes banking support and community goodwill.
Funeral services for Mrs. Madge Holland Jordan 75 of Livingston were held at First Baptist Church in Kountze. She died at Livingston Hospital after moving to Livingston three years ago. Survivors include daughter Lois Pitts and grandson Kenneth Pitts of Livingston, three brothers Jim Claude and Tom Holland, two sisters Sarah Yankie and Lela David.
Silsbee High girls face Houston Dulles in the regional tournament opener at 2 p m on April 14 at Houston Baptist College. The winner advances to a 7 p m game vs the Elmore-Waco La Vega winner. Silsbee earned the regional bid with 16-14 and 15-8 wins over Stephen F. Austin on April 6 and finished the regular season 9-1.
Beulah Pittman thanks everyone for visits calls and flowers after the loss of her sister Mrs. Fannie Ida Gray. God bless each and every one.
Sealed proposals for 1779 miles of widenings and resurfacing on SH 327 from Mill Creek Bridge to 20 miles east will be received in Austin until 9:00 A.M. April 27, 1972. The State Highway Department will award to the lowest responsible bidder without regard to race, color, or national origin. Plans available at the Office of L. P. Landfraf in Silsbee and in Austin.
Sealed bids requested by the Commissioners Court of Wardin County Texas for one used tractor with front end loader and diesel engine. Bids due May 22 1972 at 10:00 AM with trade in of one 16 International in need of repairs. Court may reject any bid and requires approval of the county official. Bremett Lack County Judge Hardin County Texas.
Public notice for the estate of Vern McDaniel deceased in Hardin County Texas. Mary Martha McDaniel named executrix on April 5 1972. Creditors must present claims to Fletcher Richardson attorney P O Box 155 Silsbee Texas 77656 by law deadline.
Notice to creditors of O A Woodard Sr and family address requests final statements by May 1 1972. City of Silsbee to hold public hearings at City Hall on April 26 1972 7 00 pm zoning changes and April 17 1972 7 30 pm Gulf States Utilities rate increase.
Mr and Mrs Charles Ray Caraway of Silsbee welcome a son born April 5 at Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Bruce Dewayne born April 4 to Henry Simmons Jr and wife in Doctors Hospital. Charlie Hubert born April 6 to Troy Douglas Droddy and wife in Doctors Hospital. Shannon Wynette born April 6 to Joe L Campbell and wife in Doctors Hospital. Robbie Ellen born April 7 to William Henry Chester Arthur Wilson and wife in Doctors Hospital. Jeff De Wayne born April 8 to Claudie Harold Read and wife in Hardin Memorial Hospital. Everett Samuel born April 5 to Leslie Samuel Wright and wife in Hardin Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Sue Robertson 81 died Friday in Silsbee Convalescent Center. Funeral held April 8 in Farmer Funeral Home chapel with burial at Old Hardin Cemetery Kountze. Survivors include five daughters and two sons, plus sixteen grandchildren.
Evadale Volunteer Fire Department members attended a Bridge City convention on April 7 and 8. Events included a get acquainted party, a luncheon at the high school, and pumper races won by Evadale with three trophies. Ladies secured several top finishes, and a Saturday dance followed at the Dupont Recreation Center with music by the Epics.
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