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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1968
Page
3
State filing closed for the May 4 primary with 11 Democrats and 3 Republicans running for governor. Notable names include Comptroller Robert S. Calvert and Lloyd Smith era contenders, while many statewide offices see unopposed entries. The lagging liquor bill and migrant education boosts also feature in the session forecasts.
Graveside rites for Charles Roy Fones 71 of Silsbee were conducted at Village Mills Cemetery Monday at 2 p m with Rev R E Barclay officiating. Fones a Village Mills native and retired Kirby Lumber night watchman who served in World War I died Sunday at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kountze. Survivors include brother George C Fones of Beaumont and sister Mrs M F Richardson of Bessmay.
Brenda Moran a 1964 Waldo Mathew High School graduate has completed studies at Bishop College Dallas and works as an instructor in C. F. Carr Elementary School Dallas She will receive her degree during the May 1968 commencement and was elected to the 1967 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges She is daughter of Mrs Minnie Moran and H P Moran.
Evadate Firemen will visit residents across the community and surrounding territory on Saturday February 17 to raise funds for the outstanding note on a tanker and equipment purchased last year J A Black said supporters of the department are urged to donate to the effort.
Governor Connally appointed Jerome to serve as County Court No 2 judge in Galveston, succeeding Hugh Gibson. Nine state senators up for re election this year have no opponents, while at least four incumbents face hard primary races. Air Southwest seeks final arguments Feb 20 on its four engine service linking San Antonio Nourton and Dallas. AT&SF applies to discontinue six Texas passenger trains serving Gainesville Dallas Fort Worth Brownwood Hinton and Farwell. Railroad Commission orders drainage and filling of salt water pits at Mixon oil field in Jasper County.
The Evadale school cafeteria lists weekly meals with daily options and shared staples. Monday features Lima beans barbeque hot dogs and corn bread. Friday offers green beans and tuna salad with cookies, plus daily bread butter and milk. Orange juice goes to the first four grades each morning.
T J Die son of Mr and Mrs John Die Route 2 Silsbee wins scholarship from East Texas Baptist College Marshall during Tiger Day high school seniors compete with 240 Ark La Tex area students. Awards total 20000 with first place 100 per semester and second place 50 per semester for four years.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lee Greer 76 of Silsbee were at 2 p m Tuesday at the First Baptist Church with Rev R E Barclay and Rev A A Drennen officiating. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery Beaumont. She died 6 35 p m Sunday in Hotel Dieu Hospital Beaumont a native of Jasner and a retired telephone operator. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the First Baptist Church. She was sister in law of Mrs Beulah Brown Kirbyville and Hatton Greer Port Arthur.
In his bid for office McKinney says he welcomes the chance to serve all citizens of the Silsbee and Caney Head area. He vows not to owe allegiance to any clique and to work with law enforcement officers fully whenever called.
Mrs Beatrice Martin of Silsbee driving south on Highway 96 collided with the Williams car causing extensive damage to both vehicles though Mrs Martin sustained no apparent injuries.
Coward pledges orderly growth and citizen welfare as he seeks City Council seat. Sweatt, 42, veteran of WW II and owner of S & S Sales and Service, argues for good city government and open discussions at council meetings. Ferrell runs Ferrell's Veterinary Clinic. Sharp, ex police officer, manages a local freight line. Election set for April 2.
Gilley Baer 49 announces candidacy for Lumberton Precinct 2 Constable in Hardin County. He pledges independence from outside control, cooperation with law enforcement, and staying local to serve all residents. Baer is active in fire safety, church, and veteran service groups with prior sheriff’s department experience.
The First Methodist Church WSCS met Wednesday morning with 20 members. Mrs. Jack McAnulty led in the president’s absence. Members were invited to hear a missionary from Japan at First Presbyterian Church Wednesday night, continuing a two month study on the church response in changing Japan. Mrs. McAnulty presented the program Contemporary Japan. Circle 1 meets Wednesday at Mrs. Jesse Rudolph’s home and Circle 2 at Mrs. W. C. McNeff’s.
Palo Duro Canyon State Scenic Park in the Texas Panhandle is the largest state park with 15,103.85 acres. It was acquired in 1938.
Seafood is presented as a healthier heart option by Bill Schwartz a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department specialist. Harvard researchers F J Stare and Mary McCann explain cholesterol and sticky substances clog arteries forcing the heart to work harder, contributing to about 500000 annual heart deaths. Schwartz notes fish fats are soft and polyunsaturated and, eaten several times weekly, can neutralize saturated fats from other foods.
Beaumont Civic Opera presents La Boheme Friday and Saturday at 8 15 p m in Stephen F Austin Junior High Auditorium Beaumont. Conducted by Dr Peter Paul Fuchs of LSU with guests Oreis Crane from New York and Bennie Ray from New Orleans. Cast chorus and orchestra exceed 100. local participants include Mr and Mrs D D Shine daughter Betty Lynn and Merion Walton.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kind deeds after the loss of Mrs. Audrey Bumstead. Special appreciation goes to donors to the Audrey Bumstead Memorial Fund at Woodcrest Methodist Church. Carrie Parker, Claudia Swearingen and families, R. M. Bumstead and families, J. W. and Mark Brown and Gregg, Emery Neely and daughters.
Waldo Mathews notes Bunche High Crockett won the final of a three game series 58 41 at a neutral court ending the Panthers season while Bunche earned a state playoff spot at Prairie View A M College Rogfr Garrett 16 and Lornell Lowe 14 led the Panthers scoring Earl Jones 17 led Bunche with John Rhodes 16 and W C Denman 11 in double figures
A devotional meditation reflects on the Book of Job as a source of solace after personal loss. Faith in God and accepting Jesus as Savior are described as anchors for the soul during life's storms, with a prayer asking for God's presence through the Holy Spirit. The author cites Arina Y Abdou of Lebanon.
Fourteen state fish hatcheries produced and distributed 13,986,413 fish in 1967, reflecting heavy hatchery output across the year and statewide distribution to fisheries and stocking programs.
The Waldo Mathews Student Council hosts the annual Miss Student Council Ball Friday February 16 at 7 30 p m in the gym. Glenda Yvonne Buster the reigning Miss Student Council is a sophomore and Homemaking Department representative. Granddaughter of Prof and Mrs J D Stringer. Runners up are Patricia Fortson Deborah Jackson and Linda Roberts.
Heartfelt thanks are extended to all who visited me in the hospital and sent flowers and cards. Special appreciation for prayers offered on my behalf and for visits and prayers by my pastor Reverend J. W. Bradford.
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