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Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1977

Page

3

Deeds and Lien Notices Across Multiple Property Transfers

A jumble of real estate actions appears including notices of liens deeds and affidavits of ownership. Multiple parties such as Lewis English Parker Callahan Briton and Matthews heirs engage in deed transfers trust deeds and assignments across banks savings and loan associations and individual owners with several properties referenced in Liberty and surrounding areas.

Ray Bram Jr Jay Bramer Jr Brit Saw & Loan Sn Nnie Keeton Shirley A. Hankar W.deed High R. Clubb Texaco Inc Jonnie L. Turner Ruby A. Tur Thomas R. Brackin Nes L. Brackin G. Parker Deborah A. Parker Villard T. Pittman Val D. Ikman W.deed Charlotte Callahan W. A.ncrief Og&mlerry C Sammy Neely Paul Dous Bailey W.deed Wayne J. Shepherd Lyon Eldridge Jr Raymond Bartmess Joe Shelton Assier Oe Shelton N. Fleckman Ruth Mead Dardin Co Sav & Loan Assa Stella Brookins Billy R. Hicks Dru S. McLemore Ux Q.deed v. L. Bruno Jr James R. Las James R. Callas Tex Bank of It Turner Zane K Derry Nat'l Bank Liberty Tex Trust John N. Norris Dallon Elmore Matthews D. Matthews Emma Matthews Cille Matthews Smith Shirley Atthews David Lee Matthews Bertha Westherford Karen Meght Gillespie Judge N. Goodman William Shutter Corr William A. Shutter David A. All David A. Spell James E. He't James E. Hebert DuPont Fed Crdt Union Ast Ivergreen Dev Co Fred Seaman

Delta Iota Meets at Gulf States Building Banquet Planned

Delta Iota Chapter of Beta Gamma Phi met Monday at the Gulf States Building with Dorothy Dean as hostess. A Mexican supper for husbands and wives is planned for Monday April 18 at 7 p.m. at the home of Rowena and Afton Caraway. The Girl of the Year was revealed at the Founders Day Banquet to be held at Beaumont Club on April 7 p.m. Delta Iota members to meet at First National Bank parking lot at 5 to car to the banquet. Frances Sheffield read the Vintage Heartbeat. Russ Wilson spoke on Passover and Holy Week.

Delta Iota Beta Gma Phi Gulf States Dorothy Dean Rowena and Afton Caraway Beaumont Club Firstational Bank Tenquet Frances Sheffield Russ Wilson Theogram

Local Saccarin Ban Sparks Cancer Controversy

Local residents face possible saccharin restrictions amid FDA concerns of cancer risk shown in rat studies. Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in Hardin County, with 54 annual deaths tied to cancer in the three-year span, while national and state comparisons show higher rates elsewhere. Advances in diagnostics offer early detection, yet lung cancer remains the top killer for men and rising among women.

FDA Hardin County U. S. Public Health Service Brest United States Texas American Cancer Society

Rites Held Wednesday For Robert Earl Hawkins

Robert Earl Hawkins age 68 of Silsbee died April 11 in Silsbee Doctors Hospital after an illness. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Dan Gibson of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. He was a Navarro County native and longtime Silsbee resident, a retired electrician. Survived by wife Mattie Hawkins. two daughters Morell Callaway of Fred and Walta Crosby of Silsbee. a brother Clyde Hawkins of Mexia. two sisters Barteen May of Lakewood California and Janell Hawkins of Jacksboro.

Robert Earl Hawkins Silsbee Silsbee Doctors Hospital Dan Gibson Church of Christ Resthaven Cemetery Hawkins Navarro County Mattie Hawkins Morell Callaway Fred Walta Crosby Clyde Hawkins Mexia Tex Barteen May Lakewood Calif Janell Hawkins Jacksboro Texas

Murphy Completes Naval Submarine School Course

Michael P. Murphy, son of Mr and Mrs Leo Murphy of Silsbee Texas, completed the basic enlisted course at Naval Submarine School Groton Connecticut after a six week program covering submarine theory construction and operation He studied shipboard organization damage control and safety procedures in preparation for his first assignment He joined the Navy in October 1976.

Navy Michael P. Murphy Leo Murphy Silsbee Naval Submarine School Groton Conn

Eight Fire Calls Are Recorded For Week

Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department reports eight calls last week, up from two. Six were grass fires, plus one wash of spilled gasoline at Texaco on North 5th Street and one car-fire at a garage. Notable incidents include a Ford Bronco fire on Ben D. Smith Road and grass fires on Collier Road Watts Road Cherry Street and Mormon Church Road. Busby notes multiple grass fires on April dates and locations.

Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department Russell Busby Texaco North 5Th St H. E. Simmons Collier Road Watts Road Cherry Street Ben D. Smith Road Jerry Powell Busby W. G. Travis Brown Highway 327 Becky Holcomb Beaumont Mormon Church Road C. H. Marshall

Den 6 Cub Pack 88 Plans March Derby Songs and New Members

March planning for songs at Bur Mont Nursing Home and Pines Wood Derby prep. Two new members joined Den 6 Cub Pack 88: Ernest L LeBouff and Russell G Hazelwood. Denner Sonny Hargrove with assistant Denner Robert Gay. March refreshments provided by Mrs. Thomas Keel Mrs Billy Slaydon Mrs Floyd Hargrove and Mrs Milton Harrin.

Bur-Mont Pines Wood Den Ernest L. LeBouff Russell G. Hazelwood Denner Sonny Hargrove Robert Gay Thomas Keel Billy Slaydon Floyd Hargrove Milton Harrin

Ordinance 17 3 stop signs

City Council on April 12 1977 passed Ordinance 17 3 authorizing stop signs at various city locations in Silsbee Texas with penalties for violations. Second reading scheduled for April 26 1977. Violators face misdemeanor fines from 10 to 200 dollars. Attested by City Secretary Edna E Brown under mayor James L Hays.

Silsbee Texas

Silsbee zoning ordinance amendment reclassifies R-3 land westward

An ordinance amends Ordinance 71-3 Zoning of Silsbee Texas zoning all R-3 multi family land west to South 21st Street between West Avenue J and the I-1 Light Industrial District along Hwy 327 West to the city limits. City Secretary Edna E Brown signs.

Silsbee Texas 21St Street

First Assembly to show West Side Story film

A film titled West Side Story about the rapid growth of the Assemblies of God Sunday School in Davenport will be shown at the First Assembly of God Church in Susbee on Saturday April 16 at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Tommy Barnett is pastor of the Davenport Assembly of God. Admission is free, per pastor J. A. Hendrix.

Assemblies of God Sunday School Davenport Iowa First Assembly of God Susbee Hwy. 96 S Tommy Barnett

Bake Sale by Panhandlers HD Club at J and M Grocery

The Panhandlers HD Club holds a bake sale in front of J and M Grocery on Saturday featuring cakes pies and breads. On April 21 Toy Smith presents a program titled Create the Look You Like with Line.

Panhandlers HD Club J & M Grocery Toy Smith

Harvill Reunion at Frank's Branch Cemetery

The Harvill Reunion will be held Sunday April 17 at Frank's Branch Cemetery with dinner on the ground. All Harvill relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Harvill Frank’s Branch Cemetery

Pizza slice price rises hit families, kids feel it

The report notes a 5 cent increase in pizza prices affecting households. Families with children feel the tighter budget as meals become marginally more expensive. The change highlights broader cost pressures on everyday dining for households.

Doane Accepts Director Post at Stephen F. Austin University

Lt. James Doane, longtime director of administrative services for Silsbee Police, will become director of the office of traffic safety at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches. He begins April 25 and will attend the Texas University Traffic Safety Management School April 17-22. Doane earned a criminal justice degree from Lamar University and served in Vietnam before rejoining law enforcement. His family plans to move after exams. Patrolman First Class Joe Alexander will replace him as administrative assistant.

James Doane Silsbee Stephen F. Austin University Nacogdoches Doane Texas University Austin Lamar University Silsbee Police Vietnam Joe Alexander A. L. Burleson Alexander New Braunfels Southwest Texas State University Texas Commission On Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education

Funeral Services For Silas Bryan Williams

Funeral services for Silas Bryan Williams 67 of Victor were held at 2:00 p.m. today at Farmer Funeral Home with burial in Holland Cemetery Village Mills. Williams died Tuesday at his home after an illness. A native of Old Olive he had lived in Vidor the past year. He was a retired accountant. Survivors include two daughters Sylvia Steele of Perris California and Linda Baker of Fred a son Lewis Williams of Vidor a sister Bertie Holland of Kountze and a brother Noah Williams of Kountze.

Silas Bryan Williams Victor Farmer Funeral Holland Cemetery Village Mills Williams Old Olive Vidor Sylvia Steele Perris Calif Linda Baker Fred Lewis Williams Bertie Holland Kountze Noah Williams

Copeland's Condition Improves After Heart Attack

Dr. Sam P. Copeland, Silsbee physician, improved by Wednesday after a Saturday heart attack. Mrs. Copeland said doctors reported he passed the critical stage and is in recovery at St. Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont. He remains in cardiac care and expects about two weeks of hospitalization with no visitors. The attack happened while he was golfing at Silsbee Country Club and he drove to town for treatment before transfer.

Sam P. Copeland Silsbee The Bee Silsbee Country Club Beaumont

City Police Report 26 Arrests For Week

Silsbee Police Department reports last week saw 26 arrests led by 17 for public intoxication. Additional charges included no valid driver’s license, marijuana possession, warrants, unauthorized driving, unlawful weapon carrying, and shoplifting. Two accidents occurred with no injuries. 54 tickets and 25 warnings issued.

Silsbee A. L. Burleson

Silshee TOPS Club Meeting Highlights Weigh-In

The Silshee TOPS Club met Tuesday in the Gulf States Utilities building with fourteen members weighing in and an 18 percent total pounds lost. Barbara Odom won the fruit basket posting a 6 percent weekly loss. A follow up meeting for prospective members is set for Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. in the Gulf States meeting room.

Silshee Tops Club Gulf States

Gospel Benefit Concert Planned in Evadale

A benefit gospel concert will be held in Evadale at Landis Exxon on Friday April 16 at 7 30 p m Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a wheelchair for a nursing home Performers include The Stanley Family Revival Singers The Phelps Family The Black Family and other groups.

Evadale Landis Exxon Stanley Phelps Black

Paula Lewis and Clyde Gilmore to Marry on June 25

Mr and Mrs Paul Wallace Lewis announce the engagement of daughter Paula Jeanette to Clyde E Gilmore son of Mr and Mrs Chester A Gilmore of 465 So 14th St Paula is a Silsbee ISD employee and Alpha Kappa Alpha member Clyde is a 1962 Waldo Mathews High School graduate who earned a BS from Texas Southern University and an MBA from Southeastern University He works as a senior Xerox sales representative The couple will marry June 25 at New Bethel Baptist Church

Paula Jeanette Lewis Clyde E. Gilmore Paul Wallace Lewis 12Th St Paula Jeanette Chester A. Gilmore 14Th St Mr. Gilmore Waldo Mathews High School Texas Southern University Southeastern University Washington, D.C Xerox

Carol McLain Named President of Xi Zeta Rho

Beta Sigma Phi Xi Zeta Rho chapter held its April meeting at Bobbie Hatton home with Jeff Skinner as president. New officers for the coming year are Carol McLain president Gayle Woodson vice president Robbie Hatton secretary Janet Taylor treasurer. They will be installed at Founder's Day April 25 at the Beaumont Club. Gayle Woodson led the program Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman.

Xi Zeta Rho Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Bobbie Hatton Jeff Skinner Carol McLain Gayle Woodson Robbie Hatton Janet Taylor Beaumont Club

Circus Comes To Town In Silsbee Saturday

The Stebbing Royal European Circus returns to Silsbee this Saturday with 2 and 8 pm shows at the Little League Ball Park. Sponsored by the Little League to fund equipment and activities, it features aerialists jugglers clowns and chimpanzees plus a new mixed wild animal cage act. Advance tickets are sold by Little League team mothers.

Stebbing Royal European Circus Silsbee Little League

FFA Boosters Plan Meeting in Silsbee Bank

Silsbee FFA Boosters will meet Monday April 18 at 7 30 p m in the Silsbee State Bank Charles Kelley serves as president.

Silsbee Ffa Silsbee State Bank Charles Kelley

Senior Citizens Observe Foster Easter Activities

Senior Citizens observed the Foster program with a field trip to two town nursing homes and autographed rabbits for participants no longer able to attend. Rev S Bowie of Silsbee Ministers Fellowship delivered the Easter message.

Rev. S. Bowie Silsbee Ministers Fellowship Sabrina Kemp LaDonna Sandria Green Mark Robinson Ola Stanton Michael Herman Howard Ardamia Morrisey Cameron Sims Prince Hall Garden of Prayer Sims Gale Renfro Lester R. Jenkins Silsbee High Lena Elam Effie Lee Alexander Betty Lewis Arthur Martin Jacqueline Sims

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Elta Iota New York Food and Drug Administration WONOS Harrier's Russell Stover Candies Hardin Drug James L. Hays Edna E. Brown Aallode Bake Sale SFA University Timothy H. Ewing Tive Busi Ness Timothy H. Ewing P.O. Box Johnson City Tennessee Mary New Bethel Baptist Church Circus FFA Boosters H. E. Munden North 5Th Street Hargrove Roosevelt Drive First National Bank First National Ank of P. O FDIC First National Bank Savings Blue Book Savings Plan
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