National Newspaper Nation masthead Silsbee edition listing staff and rates
Entered under a second class mailing permit April 19, 1919 at the Post Office in Silsbee Texas. Published every Thursday at 410 Highway 96 Silsbee TX 77656. Subscription rates 3.50 to Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties 4.00 outside. Editorial staff listed including R L Read Tommy Read Mrs Leona Whitman and others. Publisher and department roles named with staff positions.
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Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
Disaster Meeting To Feature Film On Beulah
Austin Texas film event announced by C O Layne coordinator of the Departments Division of Defense and Disaster Relief to showcase the Beulah hurricane disaster. The Texas Department of Public Safety schedules a disaster relief meeting and film presentation.
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Austin
C. O. Layne
Division of Defense and Disaster Relief
Texas Department of Public Safety
Department
Division of Defense
Disaster Preparedness Conference In Silsbee Aug 27
A disaster preparedness conference is set for August 27 in Silsbee at the State Bank. Topics include severe weather federal disaster responsibilities civil authority military support and channels of assistance. Presentations cover civil defense in local industry public information and disaster health services with a hurricane Beulah film. Local officials from 15 counties invited to 7 30 p m at 105 East Avenue H.
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Silsbee
Seivil Defense
Department of the Army
Office of Civil Defense
DPS Division of Defense
DPS Division of Defense and Disaster Relief
Parks and Wildlife Department
Adjutant General’s Department
State Health Department
Essa Weather Bureau
Silsbee State Bank
East
Avenue H
Outstanding Young Man of America 1968 honored
Lieutenant Commander Richard F Busby receives the Outstanding Young Man of America certificate for 1968. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Busby of Silsbee. The honor cites his outstanding ability, accomplishments and service to his country and profession. Busby serves as Public Affairs Officer for the Caribbean Sea Frontier in San Juan Puerto Rico.
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Richard F Busby
Russell Busby
Silsbee
United States
Busby
Commander Carribbean Sea Frontier
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Oldtimers Game to Drop Pitches in Astrodome Aug 24
The Houston Astros host its Oldtimers Game at the Astrodome on Saturday evening August 24 before the Cubs game. Stars include The Super Chief Allie Reynolds The Whip Ewell Blackwell Rapid Robert Bob Feller Monty Stratton and Houston veterans led by Harry Gumbart Howie Pollet Ted Wilks Red Munger and John Berry. Satchell Paige unable to play.
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Robert
Houston Oldtimers
Astrodome
Houston Astros
Astros
Chicago Cubs
Allie Reynolds
New York Yankees
Felter
Houston
Harry Gumibert
Giants
Reds
Pirates
Howie Pollet
Cards
Cubs
Ted Wilks
Twce
Red Munger
John Berry
Satchell Paige
Atlanta Braves
Paige
The World’s Widest Read Timeless Devotional Message
A Berlin interview with a leading East German Christian highlights the call to serve fellow humans and transform society. The piece urges Christians to risk all for Christ, become living witnesses, and address suffering by addressing root causes.
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Iight
Church
Christ
God
Notice to bidders for county equipment and city supplies
Bids due August 26 1968 10am Hardin County for 1 international tractor and 50 rotor tiller inspection in Saratoga Texas County Judge Emmett Lack presiding right to reject all bids. Silsbee City Hall bids due September 10 5pm for gasoline oils and diesel fuel with specifications in City Manager office. City reserves right to reject bids or waive formalities.
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Commissioners Court of
Hardin County
Saratoga
Texas
Emmett
Hardin County Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court
City Hall
P. O
Silsbee
O. B. Silsbee
City of
Sealed Bids Sought for 1951 Ford Pickup by Buna ISD
The Buna Independent School District invites sealed bids for a 1951 model y ton Ford pickup. Inspect at Buna Public Schools offices. bids to Superintendent Box 160 Buna by August 21, 1968. The board may reject any or all bids.
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Board of Trustees
Buna Independent School District
Bob Cummings
Buna Public Schools
Funeral service for Martin Phillips 51 in Silsbee
Martin Wheeler Phillips 51 of Silsbee died in his sleep after illness. A Oklahoma native and World War II veteran, he worked for the State Highway Department construction division and belonged to the Baptist Church. Funeral at 4 p.m. at Former Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Willie Jacobs officiating. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Survived by wife Ollie a daughter Donna Lee Phillips and four sisters Rifka Jetton Blanche Risinger Ori Collins J D Windham.
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Martin Wheeler Phillips
Silsbee
Oklahoma
The
Baptist Church
State Highway Department
Funeral Home
Willie Jacobs
Missionary Baptist Church
Port Neches
Powell Sojourner
First United Pentecostal Church of
Hemphill
J. D. Windham
Patroon
Texas
Surgeon’s Used Hemostat Sought for Craft Work
A reader suggests asking a doctor friend for a used surgical hemostat. The tool has a short service life for surgical use and is often discarded. Its clamping mechanism and trim shape appeal to makers of hook disforgers, with high grade steel noted as rust resistant.
Conference On Hurricane To Be Here Tuesday
A Disaster Preparedness Conference will be held next Tuesday August 27 in the Heritage Room of Silsbee State Bank. Sponsored by the Division of Defense and Disaster Relief Texas Department of Public Safety and the Civil Defense Director of Hardin County. Registration starts 6:30 p.m. Sessions run 7:30 to 10:15 p.m. Cesar Dominguez CD director says the event features a color movie on Hurricane Beulah It Happened in Texas and covers all phases of disaster relief and control.
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Silsbee State Bank
Division of Defense and Disaster Relief
Texas Department of Public Safety
Civil Defense
Hardin County
Cesar Dominguez
Beulah
Texas
Prospects Look Bright For East Texas Wildlife
East Texas hunters are forecast for a strong year with abundant quail and dove nesting after favorable spring conditions. Biologists report good deer, squirrel, and partridge-pea crops across the region as acorn crops surge and rainfall supports robust wildlife through fall.
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Tyler
Texas
Perks and Wildlife Department
Dan Tay
Nacogdoches
Lay
Ray Hart
George Veteto
Engeling Wildlife
Palestine
Hart
Walt Tanjer
Farfield
Poison control centers cut child poisoning deaths
The 550 poison control centers operating in the United States reduced fatalities among children under five from accidental poisoning by about 20 percent between 1963 and 1965.
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United States
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Berlin
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Emmett Lack
Wayne Dubose
Anneva's Beauty Salon
Anneva Whitmire
Abrenda Murphy
Evadale
Lakeview Highway
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