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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1973
Page
2
A sought set of highway projects spanning Hardin County from Sour Lake to Silsbee to Evadale is framed as essential progress. The call praises historical efforts to build roads and urges voters to approve the May 15 bond issue to fund prioritized improvements across precincts.
Representative John Rarick introduces H.R. 4280 to restore pre 1969 depletion allowances for oil natural gas uranium and other energy sources. He cites energy shortages rising costs and OPEC influence noting past reform reduced incentives and risk to domestic production.
The Silsbee area AARP will meet on Thursday April 26 at 6 30 pm in O Neal cafeteria for vames night. Cake and punch will be served per publicity chair L H Wade.
James William Long chosen president of the First State Bank of Lumberton by the board on April 20. He will assume duties April 30, establish a temporary office at Bartmess Center on Highway 96 to direct the bank’s opening.
Mrs. William Miller of Silsbee will present a personal art exhibit Sunday April 29 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the First National Bank of Silsbee. She trained with instructors in White Sulphur Springs Port Arthur Beaumont Orange and Beau-mont and has shown works at the Beau-mont Art Museum Collec tors Gallery in Orange and Galeria de Elena in Silsbee, earning top prizes. The exhibit is open to the public free of charge.
Hardin County Home Extension Club will tour Cactus World on Wednesday May 2 starting at 10 a.m. A greenhouse tour and landscaping care instructions are planned. Door prizes and a free gift for attendees. Bring a sack lunch. homemade ice cream provided. Contact 246-3393 for more information.
The Hardin County Fifth Sunday Singing Convention will be held April 29 in the Hardin County courthouse lobby. The Harris family of Lutkins and the Alabama Coushatta Indians of Indian Village will perform. The event starts at 2 10 am with lunch served by Hardin County ladies. Charles Windham chairs the group and the public is invited.
The Attorney General warns Texans about dishonest land developers advertising free vacations and other promises. Fraudulent schemes use misleading ads and deceptive checks to lure buyers, often requiring travel expenses and hiding the true value of land. Consumers are urged to verify claims, inspect sites, and consult attorneys before signing.
Eddy Sparks of Silsbee will lead a 10 week basic SCUBA diving course from May 2 to July 11 at the Calder YMCA in Beaumont. The $60 fee covers breathing tanks. students must buy mask fins and snorkel. Late enrollment ends May 14. Sparks can be reached at 385-4535.
Buddy Jones, past president of the Silsbee Jaycees and vice president of the Texas Jaycees, was elected state vice president at the District 4 Convention in Dallas. He attended Texas A&M and Lamar University, works for Globemaster, belongs to Silsbee Country Club, and lives in Valinda Estates with his wife and three children. installation in Austin on May 11.
The Yard of the Month contest for April is canceled due to continuing rains and flooded grounds. Committee chairman F M Bowers said they will try again in May and could not judge mud holes and lakes this month.
The Exquisett Civic Club met at Mrs. R. B. Hamilton's home with 13 members. They planned the scholarship fund and used a St Patrick color scheme for decor and dinner. The next meeting is at Mrs. Mack Brackens on April 26 to arrange attendance at the Orange district meeting April 28 at 7 30 p.m. President is Mrs Birdie Singleton and secretary is Mrs Gladys Carmenia.
In compliance with the Texas Liquor Control Act Naomi Capps doing business as Capps Grocery applies to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a beer retailer off premises license. The proposed location is the southwest corner of Old Highway 118 and Griffin Street Avenue B in Silsbee Hardin County Texas. Naomi Capps owner.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Provost will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday April 29 at their home on the Spurger Highway near Fred. Their family will host including Michael Provost in Dayton Jerry Paul Provost Mason J. Rose in Bridge City Jean J. Provost Jr. in Silsbee Steve Peeling in Honolulu and Denise Provost of Silsbee plus four grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited through the press.
The Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club of District 4 Section 2 Grand Chapter of Texas Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the Masonic Temple Port Arthur on Monday April 30 at 7 p m. Hosts are Port Arthur Chapter 262 with Becky Hinton Upward Way Gospel Singers providing entertainment. Officers listed include Eva G. Johnson president Lois Tarver first vice president Ana Belle England second vice president Mildred Phelps secretary Victor Potter treasurer Glynn Fones publicity and Johnson to preside. All past matron s and past patrons are invited to attend.
The Silsheeian Club hosts a Parade of Spring Fashions at 7 30 p m Saturday May 12 at Prince Hall Villa Contact Mrs Addie M Shelton at 385 5190 to participate
“Mr Bluegrass” Bill Monroe will perform Friday May 4 at 8 p m in the Silsbee Junior High School auditorium North Seventh Street. Proceeds benefit the Silsbee Young Farmers Association and Silsbee FFA. Monroe, Grand Ole Opry star for 32 years, originated the bluegrass style and has hits like Mule Skinner Blues and Blue Moon of Kentucky.
Secretary Mark W. White Jr announced that all currently commissioned Notaries Public must reapply for the term running June 1, 1973 to June 1, 1975. Reappointment requires a fee, a new oath and bond filed with the County Clerk between May 1 and May 15, 1973. New applicants should apply to the County Clerk by May 14, 1973. forms are available from the County Clerk.
Mrs Essie Mae Bailey will speak at New Bethel Baptist Church 420 South 10th Street during the 11 oclock worship with theme Crusade for Christs A drama The Conversion of Saul airs at 6 30 p m Pastor Res H T Tatmon Also Miss Christine Reed RN to address General Mission Monday April 30 at 6 p m All interested invited per Mrs Leola Ewing president
H. K. Maxey Beaumont developer was named to the board of directors of Peoples State Bank of Kountze at the regular monthly meeting. George N. Christian president announced the move. Maxey owns H. K Maxey Real Estate Co and serves as sales agent for other interests.
Persons seeking social security benefits can accelerate receiving their first payment by having proof of age and other documents ready before applying. The guidance stresses essential identity and eligibility papers to avoid delays.
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