Silsbee Texas Gazette Readers Local Edition Notes
A fragment from a 1919 Silsbee Texas publication indicates a weekly paper issued every Thursday under a second class mailing permit dated April 10 1919. The Staff lists R R Burgess Joe Thompson James Johnson Louis Johnson David Read and R L Read as co owners and publishers with Jerry Zuber as News Editor and Leona Whitman as Society Editor.
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Silsbee
Texas
David Read
R. L. Read
Jerry Zuber
Votaw Community Briefs Add Weekend Visits and Local News
Votaw residents note visits from Joyce Tanton and son Ronnie in Beaumont, Jean Knight of Houston visiting her parents, and Frankie Whitmire of Evadale staying with the Whitmire family. Local trips include a San Antonio Austin tour by Mrs. Lillie Jordan and others, with a post office incident. quilting ladies meet at Mrs. John Dryden’s home. many relatives visit in Spurger and Hardin.
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Jean Knight
Houston
G. A. Knight
Frankie Whitmire
Evadale
Jessie Whitmire
Bob Bailey
Benny Bailey
Livingston
P. L. Williams
Highland
Johnnie Lee Williams
Bob Franch
Raymond
Nederland
Lillie Jordan
Votaw
San Antonio
Austin
Wesley Singleton
Hartsburg
E. L. Teal
Melvin Love
Sam Parker
Hardin
Bob Hardy
Elvie Kirven
Lloyd Kelly
Jim
Mie
Billie
Georgia
C. C. Dryden
Britton Grissom
Spurger
Charlotte
Joe Love
N. J. Love
Albert Fletcher
Carl Evans
Voth
Dick Rosier
Old Laurel
Will Harrell
Wotaw
Pool Locks in Car Mixup Leads to Stolen Car Stop
Carthage Texas. Lewis Pool president of the Carthage Savings and Loan Association borrowed a car while his was being repaired. After two hours he was stopped for driving a stolen vehicle. The owner was Mrs Richard Sharpe. the two cars shared make model color and keys caused Pool to take the wrong car.
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Carthage
Tex
Lewis Pool
Pool
Carthage Savings and Loan Association
Richard Sharpe
Paol
Adaptable Driving Urged for Varied Texas Highways
J O Musick of the Texas Safety Association warns that vacation travelers will face diverse road types from city streets to mountain passes. He cites the need to learn road characteristics, stay alert for changes, and adjust pace quickly while noting intensified law enforcement to curb careless driving.
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J. O. Musick
Texas Safety Association
Musick
TSA
Texas
All Chopin's Works Written for Pianoforte
The statement notes that Chopin composed all his works for or with the pianoforte. It emphasizes his exclusive focus on the piano as the instrument for his output.
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Chopin
Meridian State Park resurges in Texas fishing scene
Meridian State Park on State Highway 22 rebounded in popularity as drouth restrictions were lifted and fishing returned seven days a week. The lake rose from drought lows, revealing 80 acres of clear water after vegetation removal, with restocked fish at recommended densities. The park features 5.3 miles of scenic roads, picnicking areas, cabins, and a limestone concessions building near the lake.
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Meridian State Park
Texas
Park
Bosque County
Civilian Conservation Corps
Public Works Administration
Game and Fish Commission
Roger Parker
A Quiet Day and Local Happenings Recall WWII Peace
Jerry Zuber notes a quiet Wednesday while reflecting on August 14 1945 ending World War II. He mentions fishing plans with family in Houston, new saltwater fishing license rules costing 2.15, local license sellers, and nearby offices. He shares snippets about radio hobbyists, courthouse talks, Silsbee Chamber plans, and a new ham radio contact by coworker Dick Burgess.
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Dave Down
Rosenberg
Dave
Knslsw
Johnny Johnson
Biloxi
Miss
Johnny
Silsbee
Chamber of Commerce
C of C
Saratoga
Dick Burgess
the Bee
Lighting the Way to Betterment as a Noble Profession
The phrase extols the act of guiding men toward improvement as the epitome of worthy work, praising the vocation for its moral aim and societal value. It frames mentorship and public service as the highest call in labor.
Daisetta Bridal Shower Honors Miss Eugenia Skipper
Miss Eugenia Skipper of Daisetta bride elect of Howard Minter of Silsbee will be honored with a bridal shower August 19 at 7 30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church in Daisetta Hostesses include several named ladies. The couple will wed August 24 at 7 p.m. in the same church. Invitations to the wedding are extended through the press.
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Eugenia Skipper
Daisetta
Howard Minter
Silsbee
First Baptist Church
Dai
Doris Barrett
Lilly Byrd
Julia Delzell
Dorothy Scadden
Edna Sellers
Ruth Reid
Martha Mayton
Ross Carr
T. J. Taff
Margaret Tidwell
Miss Skipper
Minter
Dalsetta
Henry Clay Quoted Saying I’d Rather Be Right Than President
Henry Clay is credited with the famous remark I’d rather be right than president. The attribution appears in historical compilations and quotation lists attributed to him.
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Henry Clay
Constitutional amendment on retirement fund investment proposal
Proposed Texas constitutional amendment would require funds from state retirement compensation to be invested in United States bonds or government agency securities with restrictions similar to the Permanent University Fund and Permanent School Fund. A cash reserve must cover annual disbursements. The measure is set for a special election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1957.
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State of Texas
Treasury
United States
Permanent University
State
Texas
Texas Amendment On Aid Limits For Aged Blind And Children
The proposed amendment sets state aid limits for aged, blind, and dependent children with monthly payments rising from 20 to 25 dollars and annual outlay from 42 to 47 million dollars. It directs lists of recipients be available for inspection and directs proclamation and publication for the November 5, 1957 election.
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HOUSE
Texas
State OF
United States
Omnibus
State Department of Public Welfare
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Joe Thompson
James Johnson
Louis Johnson
Votaw Community Briefs
Joyce Tanton
Ronnie
Beaumont
D. H. Teal
T. V. Service
Motorola
Granteed
RCA
Philopectric
Irvice
Warrick TV
Meridian
Dam B
Bertha
Buck Gibson
Lacks
John Bower
Western Auto
Collier Hardware
Kountze
Ol‘ Tempus
Silsbee Tigers
Paul Georgas
Britton-Cravens
JOE Register Bakery
Silsbee Business College
Myrtle Thurman Smith
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Calif
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Setta
Hagan Storm Fence CO
H. M. Nix
Woodrow Rd
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