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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1969
Page
2
A legal discussion notes that passengers can be negligent for thoughtless acts or words that distract a driver. Cases show kicking off with a kiss or shouting for beer can be deemed contributory negligence, but riding and talking or singing at times is not automatically fault. Judges emphasize reasonable driver self control and do not require stoic silence.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Lumberton Volunteer Fire Department announces a political rally on April 18. The venue will be announced later and all candidates for public office are invited to attend per Mrs. Herbert Seamans.
The Blue Bird group met December 1 at the Presbyterian Church with seven girls and three mothers. They drew names for Christmas gifts and stuffed toys for Toys for Tots. Diane Reddell served refreshments. Cindy Courtney served as scribe.
Silsbee Youth Activities Association will donate all proceeds from Christmas tree sales at Pine Plaza to a college or vocational scholarship for 1970 Silsbee High School graduate Mrs. Sam Copeland says. Association president notes cooperation with the high school and student workers.
Ragan of Cub Scout Pack 88 says the group will sell trees all day Saturday December 13 to raise funds. Grady Walters notes a shipment brought total stock to 1000 trees ready for sale. The stand offers Scotch pine and Douglas fir from Washington State in 3 to 8 foot sizes.
Lester R. Willermin returned home Wednesday from Santa Fe Hospital in Temple where he had throat surgery. B F Newsom also came home after surgery in Temple. Mrs Inez Martin remains confined at Silsbee Doctors Hospital for treatment. John Brumley Jr. had surgery at St Elizabeth Hospital. Don Hawthorne and his son Don G Hawthorne returned home after a 20 day visit from Arlington Virginia where Don G served with the US Marine Corps. He heads to Parris Island for six weeks training with a recruiting school. Dennis Myers accompanied him from Sacramento California.
A Silsbee reader thanks The Silsbee Doctors Hospital and staff for unsurpassed care during a recent stay. The letter praises every employee for attentive service and closes with a blessing.
A L Rash declares candidacy for a seat on the Lumberton School Board of Trustees in the upcoming April election. He states his commitment to serving the district and invites residents to contact him at Route 3 Box 669 or 755-4185.
A Silsbee resident writes to thank store staff and the public for honesty after groceries were misplaced. The bag was moved to another car, then found and returned to the store by Sunday morning, with the writer praising the people involved.
Mrs. Don McGowan and Mrs. L. H. White Jr lead Twentieth Century Club members in a study of primitive art from ancient to modern times at Mrs. A. Jones home. They discuss works on Tassili frescoes Grandma Moses early America and religious scenes. Twenty-two members attend.
Xi Zeta Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday at 7 30 in Mrs John Schuler home with Mrs B C Taff presiding over the business meeting. They plan to solicit local business contributions for the Christmas basket fund and held secret sisters gift exchanges. Mrs B L Coldren led a program on The Seven Psalms For Christmas by Rod McKuen and played Oh Holy Night on piano. Next meeting set for Jan 12.
The Wa-Ke-Ya Camp Fire Girls met at Mrs. Maida Haynes home on December 1 to plan a Toys for Tots display at Cravens Hall and to prepare Christmas decorations. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Haynes and Donna Phillips. scribe noted.
The City of Silsbee enacts Junked Motor Vehicle Regulations defining junked vehicles as public nuisances with exceptions for operable racing vehicles, antiques, and military storage. The ordinance provides notice to abate, a 10 day compliance window, and penalties including a $100 fine per violation with possible towing and disposal by a city contracted scrap dealer.
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