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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1971
Page
2
The 1885 founded PER Association announces its editorial team. R L Read and Tommy Read share ownership with Tommy Read as editor manager. Leona Whitman oversees society news and Le Kelly serves as society and personal editor. Doris Woolley is reporter photographer.
The new $300,000 sanctuary, funded by Silsbee State Bank Neches National Bank and Hardin County Savings and Loan Co, held its first service on Feb. 14 1971 after construction began Dec 28 1969. Rev Jonte invites all members and friends to a 5:30 p m Sunday service with refreshments in Mc Donough Hall. Robert Neyland chaired the building committee. Work and Daniels Construction Co. was general contractor. Dan Perkins was architect.
Mrs. Roy Drake of Fred leads interpretation for the deaf at Evergreen Assembly of God Church with a Sunday morning class. The church sits at Highway 92 and FM 1122, under Pastor Rev. F. C. Drake. For more details call 385-3649.
The Silsbee B and PW Club meets Thursday April 8 in the Clubroom of Hardin County Savings and Loan with Mrs Ruby Ward presiding. Ward names the nominating committee and plans a rummage sale April 24 and May 1 in front of Brown's Laundry to support the Alice Beleford Scholarship Fund. Call 385-2791 to donate.
The Silsbee Group of Alcoholics Anonymous invites the public to an open meeting at the AA Club House 1420 Woodrow Road. A member celebrates 19 years of sobriety with a buffet lunch at 1 30 p m and a meeting at 2 30 p m. All are welcome to attend visit and have coffee.
Mrs John Tower wife of Texas senior senator will visit Silsbee on Thursday April 22 for an informal coffee from 10 to 11 a m in the Teri tage Room of Silsbee State Bank Hostesses include Mrs C R Baker Mrs Joe V Bledsoe Mrs H L Bonner Mrs R H Lape Mrs James Ortiz Mrs C B Stevens Mrs George D Tennison and Mrs Tom Tennison
Commissioners discussed appointing Mrs. Trible for cases and placing the item on the Hospital Board agenda. A pauper's oath for an expectant mother was drafted, with judge and commissioner approval time permitting. Canvassing of recent school trustee elections was approved, and a Tuesday financial meeting was set after a state funds concern. Judge Lack announced a tax suit hearing date change, and a public meeting with Mrs Tower was announced with several civic attendees invited for coffee.
Nu Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met April 12 at the Neces National Bank with 17 members present. Four new pledges welcomed were Mrs. P. J. Vincent, Mrs Gary Woodson, Mrs. Ronald Tullis and Mrs. Charles Mc Caleb. Founder's Day planned for April 26 at 7 p.m. at J and J Steakhouse in Beau mont. A preferential tea on April 4 at the home of Mrs Wayne Pullen honored the pledges. The program by Mrs Louis White reviewed Papa's Wife. Refreshments were served by Sue Childress.
The Chirping Blue Birds met at Mrs. Hubert Black’s home on Tuesday April 13 at 3 30 p m. President Pamela Schar ber led the meeting and Darlene Dehart took roll. Girls sang folk songs worked on purses and 14 members were served refreshments by Darlene Dehart and Rhonda Black.
Mrs. Peaches Louise Williams invites Silsbee Christians to bring lost souls to God. She promotes deeds beyond church walls and offers contact at 385 3349 and asks readers to visit 415 Avenue J, Silsbee Texas.
The auditor recommends the Commissioners Court obtain bank financing to cover the General Fund and Officers Salary Fund through 1971, and consider a tax increase to close a projected $150,000 deficit. He calls for 1972 revenue reallocation, early 1972 budget prep, expanded accounting, monthly reporting, and a countywide personnel policy board to set job descriptions and wage scales.
Read-Turrentine PTA plans April 20 meeting at 7 30 p m in the school cafetorium the last for the year. The discussion includes incentives policies and salary surveys for public officials in Hardin County and a nod to the auditor's call for fiscal soundness and agency cooperation. Commissioner Hugh B Means praises Move and staff for their report and effort.
Pete Farmer and Mrs Sam Copeland among locals noting library expansion. Kirby Elementary second graders will tour April 21 and 22. Mrs Horka invites citizens to visit during library week. Expansion raises circulation, monthly gains 200 to 500 books since October 1970, 735 more than last year. Citizens urged to donate via water bill program and learn Interlibrary Loan from Texas libraries. Local artist paintings will display next week at the library.
Allen announced brick siding for the sub Fire Station is on order with work expected to start next week. Mayor Coward read District Highways Engineer F C Young’s letter cautioning Tiger Stadium signs at Payne Road cannot be installed by the Highways Department due to seasonal value. Council approved April 18 24 as Library Week in Silsbee.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Silsbee Little League will meet today at 7 p.m. at the Hardin County Savings and Loan clubroom. Officers, team mothers, queen candidates, and interested mothers are invited to discuss plans for the new year.
Xi Kappa Nu Sorority met April 12 in Mrs Jessie Sanchez home with 100 members present. Mrs Billy Dan Van Winkle presided and plans were made for a book and rummage sale at Silsbee Packing from 8 am to 12 noon on Saturday. Mrs Sanchez served a Mexican style dinner. Next meeting set for April 26 at J and J Steakhouse in Beaumont.
Den 7 of Cub Scout Pack 88 met April 7 at Mrs. Gene Wilsons home with five boys and Randy Walker present. The group made Easter centerpieces and played baseball. Roger Thompson served refreshments. Mark Wilson, scribe.
The city of Silsbee Texas proclaims Library Week from April 18 to 24 1971 urging citizens to visit the Silsbee Public Library. Mayor Claude C Coward signs the proclamation with City Secretary Jerry D Jones attesting, to be published in the Silsbee Bee.
Rho Upsilon of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday in the Silsbee State Bank with thirteen members and one new member Mrs. Jimmy Norwood. Mrs. Karl Willingham hosted as Mrs. Raymond Keel announced a rummage sale Friday to benefit the Silsbee Youth Council.
Revival services start Sunday morning April 18 at New Covenant Assembly with Evangelist Dwight Jones of Grand Prairie preaching. Services run each evening at 7 30 p m Monday through Friday. The church is on Highway 92 north at the city limits with Rev R C Dearman as pastor.
Mr and Mrs Tom Milland of Cleveland visited Sunday in the home of his sister Lela David and family.
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