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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
2
The Silsbee Bee appears with a governance of weekly publication from Silsbee Texas, listing editors publishers and staff positions. An interrupted segment mentions a figure associated with the Ganeril Federation and a United States Senator, reflecting a stray reference in the issue.
The edition highlights the abilities of young women to get things done. Eva Adams, director of the United States Mint, notes the honorees are marked for recognition for their civic contributions. The book, produced by leaders of women’s groups, aims to inspire further community service.
Governor Connally proposes an 82 million bond program to build and expand state parks across seven regions, emphasizing water oriented recreation and educational uses. The plan includes 26 outdoor recreation areas totaling 64,000 acres and 9 major scenic zones, funded by park entry fees and a federal share, with distribution guidance across regions.
New Bethel Baptist Church hosts senior and intermediate choirs for a Christmas program titled Child Jesus on Christmas morning December 6. Directed by Mrs. Vinnie Bowie, the event at 420 South 10th Street invites the public. Arrangements by railroad and bus firms enable blind travelers to attend with assistance. the American Foundation for the Blind reports about 31,000 coupon weeks issued in 1962.
Francis B. May notes a rise in business activity for ten months with nonresidential building permits 20 percent ahead of last year. Secretary of State John Hill presents Texas flags to servicemen home for Christmas, on behalf of Governor Connally and the state. Land Commissioner Jerry Sadje reports land sales guiding 917000 to the Permanent University Fund, with 100 tracts leased average 35.60 and bonuses reaching 480 million. Short items note federal highway funding of 57 million and hospital personnel cooperation efforts, plus Democratic committee plans a victory clinic next month.
Texas hunting fatalities fell from a surge asTexas Parks and Wildlife reports 24 total deaths to date, three more than 1965. Separate water recreation deaths total 2380, twenty more than last year. Several incidents involved youths and adults, including accidental discharges and a self-inflicted rifle removal. A Marine fatality occurred while processing a guard-duty weapon and an Air Force sergeant died removing an MI rifle.
The Kountze Lions Club hosts its annual basketball tournament starting next Wednesday December 28 at Kountze High School gym. Independent or semi pro teams may enter. contact Ted Tate, coach, for details as LF Englin serves as Lions secretary. Funds from the project support civic efforts.
Funeral services for Mrs Kirkpatrick were held Tuesday at First Methodist Church in Kountze with a graveside service at Zion Hill Cemetery near Jasper. The former Betty Lois Hamilton, a Jasper High School and San Houston State College graduate, was a former resident of Texas City and a member of the Texas State Teachers Association, Kountze Women’s Club, and the Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband and son, her father Bill Hamilton of Jasper, two brothers in Everett, Washington, foster parents Cecil and Mrs. Quick, and foster brother Dr. Tommy Quick, all of Jasper.
A man riding atop a small oval compact car fell while rabbit hunting and sustained multiple fractures. Earlier, another fall from a tree left him with several broken bones and hospitalization was reported.
If you are willing to forget your own needs and consider others you can keep Christmas. Believe in the needs of children and the loneliness of the elderly, remember others’ burdens, and value love as stronger than hate evil and death.
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