Talk of the Town and Staff Notes, Silsbee Newspaper
Local weekly published Thursday by R L Read in Silsbee Texas lists staff including Mrs Leona Whitman secretary Mrs Fern McAdams and Richard Wheathersby as controller. Subscription rates 5.00 yearly in Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties 7.00 elsewhere.
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Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin, Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
R. L. Read
Leona Whitman
Fern McAdams
VRS
Shila Metinnnis
Richard Wheathersby
Barbara Paret
Lola Burgess
Talk of the Town
Charles Wilson praised as a competent congressman
People of the Second Congressional District praise Charles Wilson for vigor, openness, honesty, and conviction. They commend his work in Washington and in the 31g Thicket Preserve, noting his service on prestigious committees and forthright answers to constituents.
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Second
Charles Wilson
Washington
Texas
Bullock projects Texas 37 Million Surplus in January 1977
Comptroller Bullock says Texas will show a 37 million cash surplus in January 1977 with potential boosts to 827 million from a pending franchise tax case and up to 54 million from extending federal revenue beyond December 31, 1976. He forecasts total major funds revenues of 11.0 billion for the 1982 79 biennium, versus 8.4 billion spent in 1976 77.
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Bullock
Texas
Austin
Bob’ Bullock
Camping Fees Start May 28 At Rayburn Toledo Parks
The U S Army Corps of Engineers announces new daily camping charges across Sam Rayburn and Toledo area parks starting May 28. Rates vary from $1.00 to $3.30 per day for basic sites with $0.50 for electric outlets. some parks offer higher fees for electric hookups and group use, with a 50 percent reduction for Golden Age passport holders on certain charges.
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Sam Rayburn
Town Bluff
Toledo
Hanks Creek
Well Park
Jackson Hill Park Fort
Worth
San Augustine Park
Corps of Engineers
Weethehook- Mill Creek Park
Magnolia Ridge Park
Sandy Creek Park
Coronel
Joe Sheard
Corps Lake
Corps Park
Bartlet Seeks Federal Action to Curb Labor Violence
Senator Dewey Bartlett argues for a safe-guarding bill to extend federal jurisdiction under the Hobbs Act, targeting excessive violence in labor disputes. He cites Michigan sites with tens of thousands in damage and calls for federal crime designation only for willful, substantial destruction.
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Dewey F. Bartlett
Okio
Congress
Michigan
Lansna
Wes Kealkaska
Yeetoot Lapeer
Roscormon
Roches
Family thanks friends for support after Beverly King’s illness
The family of Beverly Jeanette King expresses gratitude for prayers, assistance, food, sympathy, and flowers during her illness and loss. Special thanks are given to Pete Farmer and Bishop Richard Worley for spiritual support. God bless each and every one.
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Beverly Jeanette King
Pete Farmer
Richard Worley
Tryouts Set for Southeast Texas Semi-Pro Baseball League
Southeast Texas Semi-Pro Baseball League announces open tryouts for players over 18 not on teams. Tryouts at TAMU Beaumont Tamarron Cardinal Field on April 24 25 and May 1 2 with scouts from league managers and advisory board. General meeting scheduled April 29 at Ramada Inn Beaumont with league officers and board.
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Southeast Texas
Basball Board
Texas
John Kerry
Annouunced
Labor violence and threats prompt aid calls across agencies
The text notes acts of labor violence and ambush shootings as common dangers faced by workers. It mentions the fear of anonymous telephone threats and the need for assistance from local, state, or federal authorities to protect victims.
Past Patrons And Matrons Club Meeting In Groves
The Past Patrons and Past Matrons Club of District 4 Section 2 will meet April 29 at 7 pm in Groves activity building on 39th St for a salad supper. Officers listed include President Mrs Ray McCallum and Secretary Mrs Gladys Weaver.
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District 4
Groves
39Th St
Ray McCallum
Thelma Tully
Lois Tarver
View
Gladys Weaver
Ben Virgello
J. J. Stringer
Funeral Held for Lee Roy Jones 74 in Silsbee
Graveside services for Lee Roy Jones of Silsbee aged 74 were held at Rest Haven Cemetery after a lengthy illness. He died 7 03 am Saturday at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. He was a retired chauffeur and longtime resident of Silsbee. Survivors include a stepson Melvin Weber, daughter Del Well Barlow, sister Lucille Robinson and brother W H Jones.
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Lee Roy Jones
Silsbee
Resthaven Cemetery
Farmer Funeral Home
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Powell, Tex
Silshee
Melvin Weber
Sour Lake
Lawell Barlow
Fort Worth
Lucille Robinson
Pasadena
W H. Jones
Houston
Azalea Garden Club Flower Show Set for April 28
The Azalea Garden Club of Silshee will host its annual flower show on Wednesday April 28 at the Silshee LittleTheatre building from 2 to 5 p.m. The theme is What America Means To Me. President Mrs Sara Routt and publicity chair Babara Gilstye lead the club.
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The
Azalea Garden Club of
Silshee
Silshee Little Theatre
America
Cluib
Sara Routt
Babara Gilstye
County Attorney Candidates Praised For Clean Campaign
A reader commends the Hardin County Attorney race for its gentlemanly, clean campaigning. The letter credits both candidates for open, fair conduct and hopes this standard becomes a model for future elections.
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Hardin County
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Shanoky
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H. £. Munden Chiropractor
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Kirkpeatrick
P.O. Box
Kountze
Roland Million
Mr. Million
Mrs. Olan H. Davis
Mrllan Hl. Davis
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Senate
By Joe Crump
Congressional Record Daily
Beverly King
New Baseball League
Tamar University
Cardinal
Jim Gilligan
al Vincent
Dutch" Lorbeer
Jess Landrum
Grady Hatton
League
Colony Room
Ramada Inn
Beaumont
Tarry Wahlberg Jr
Honeysuckle St
Scot Shelden
Cremps Grass Roots Comment
M & M Grocery and Rentals
Pol
Billy BE
Paine
Star Rt
Silsbee, Tx
Ronald Reagan
Ford
Sen
Jean Tower Rerd
Azalea Garden Club
George P
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Kirkparivk
Melinda Cullinan Pope
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