PTA Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Volunteerism
The piece marks the 75th year of the PTA in 1972, noting founders Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst and yearly efforts benefiting children. It recalls historic lobbying for a National Health Bureau and supports for education, health, housing, and youth involvement with quotes from National PTA President Elizabeth Mallory urging renewed commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Alice McLellan Birney
Phoebe Apperson Hearst
Washington, D.C
U.S. Public Health Service
Washington
National Health Bureau
Elizabeth Mallory
National Pta
Endicott
New York
National
America
It Is Impossible To Call All Telephones In The World
Gary Pircher of Southwestern Bell argues that calling all 272.7 million phones would take over 500 years even at one call per minute. He notes Americans average 2.1 conversations daily and cites The World's Telephones data through Jan 1, 1971, highlighting U S dominance with 120.2 million phones and Silsbee's local phone count of 7,647. The piece compares Texas and Southwestern Bell territories to Canada and mentions growth rates in Greece Yugoslavia Japan and Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Pircher
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Silsbee
Pireher
America
Argentina
Greece
China
Australia
Firener
At&t
Long Lines Department
Bell System
U. S
Japan
Pircher
Polynesia
U.S
Yugoslavia
Korea
Pitcher
Texas
Sweden
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Oklamaha
Southwestern Bell
Canada
Heart attack toll climbs to 674000 yearly
The report notes 674000 deaths annually from heart attacks with about a quarter occurring in people under 65, across both genders. It highlights cardiovascular risks and emphasizes preventive awareness for middle-aged adults.
January county offenses total 237 across laws
Hardin County Sheriff Billy Paine reports 237 offenses in January across felony misdemeanor and Justice of the Peace cases. Twenty six felonies and 37 misdemeanors plus 174 Justice of the Peace cases, 212 prisoners booked, one transfer to Rusk State Hospital, 94 civil documents served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Billy Paine
Rusk State Hospital
Amateur Cagers Win Consolation At Evadale Tourney
The Morris Moore IChevrolet Co. of Silsbee sponsored team won the Evadale Independent Basketball Tournament consolation trophy. They beat Lawson Equipment Rental 82 to 77 with Vernon Grant scoring 34 points, Morris Holt 24 and Robert Thompson 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evadale
Morris Moore Ichevrolet Co
Silsbee
iEvadale
Eva
Dale
Moore
Lawson Equipment Rental
Vernon Grant
Morris Holt
Robert Thompson
Blue Bird Group Plans March Dad-Daughter Banquet
The Chirping Blue Birds met Tuesday February 15 at 3 p m in Mrs Hubert Black’s home with 11 girls answering roll call. President Darlene DeHart led the meeting to plan materials for a March dad-daughter banquet as songs and games followed refreshments provided by Sherrie Gray and Donna Sewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Black
Darlene De‘hart
Sherrie Gray
Donna Sewell
Scribe
Optimist Club Directs Drive For Heart Funds In Silsbee
Silsbee Optimist Club will guide Heart Fund volunteers as national campaign peaks February 27 with information on beating heart attacks. Danny McNeil is club president. Local totals for 1972 show $3000 vs $2800 last year, with coordinator Rev. Robert A. Scott urging more research and education. Memorial gifts can be sent to the American Heart Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Robert A. Scott
America
Sour Lake
Wildwood
Lumberton
Kountze
American Heart Association
IP. O
ABWA To Hear Herman Adams At Feb 21 Supper
American Business Women's Association Pine Burr Chapter hosts a covered dish supper at 7 30 p m in Mrs Low Grote s home on Knapple Road Monday February 21 Herman Adams teacher and candidate for State Representative will speak Anne Johnson from Montgomery Ward will present the vocational talk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Business Women's Association
Pine Burr
Low Grote
Knapple Road
Herman Adams
Anne Johnson
Montgomery Ward
E Ricks Seeks Reelection As Pot 5 Constable
E Ricks of Route 2 Silsbee seeks re election as Precinct 5 constable Hardin County. He notes 13 years in office and precinct growth from 300 to 2000 voters. Ricks cites Lumberton’s peaceful reputation and says he will continue to serve if reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ricks
Silsbee
Hardin County
Ricks
Pet. 5
Lumberton
Cadet Wesley Dodd Named to Air Force Dean's List
Cadet Wesley I Dodd of Star Route Silsbee Texas is on the Dean's List at the U S Air Force Academy Colorado. The 1974 class member, son of Mr and Mrs Howard D Dodd, earned the honor for outstanding academics and will wear a silver star. He is a 1970 Clovis High School graduate and will receive a B S degree and a commission as second lieutenant after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colo
Wesley ID. Dodd
Howard D Dodd
Star Route, Silsbe
U. S. Air Force Academy
Dodd
Academy
Clovis
N. M.) High School
Veterans may file GI Bill claims before travel boards visit
Veterans unable to visit the Veterans Administration headquarters in Washington can present claims before travel boards at their state regional offices. The notice outlines an alternative path to submit GI Bill benefit applications through these regional offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Washington
Lisenby Seeks Precinct 2 Commissioner Post
Harry H. Lisenby 35 of Silsbee announces campaign for Precinct Two Commissioner in the May 6 Democratic Primary. A Dothan native and Bethlehem Shipyard former worker, he cites roadway safety and drainage as priorities and vows full‑time service and better bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H
Harry” Lizenby
Pct
North Silsbcee-Kountze
The
BEE
Social Security Office Offers Reference Library
Every Social Security Office maintains a comprehensive reference library on all aspects of Social Security. Students and the public are invited to use the resources at any time.
Public Notice for Silsbee Mayor Special Election
A social city election will be held April 1972 at the Main Fire Station Silsbee to fill the unexpired mayoral term. Candidate filing deadline March 3 1972. Early voting March 15 to March 30 1972 at City Hall City Secretary office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Toxoe
Abeertes
Noyprud NG. Ferrell
Lerry D. Jones
Silsbee ISD Sealed Bids Sought for Bus and Truck Sale
The Silsbee Independent School District invites sealed bids at the Administration Office until noon March 3, 1972 for sale of a 1968 GMC school bus a 1964 International passenger bus and a 1956 Ford three quarter ton pickup. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. Don L. Mough superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Independent School District
Board of Education
Ingwright
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Blue Bird Group
Optimist Club
Drive
Abwa
Trene
Lumperton Beauty Shop
Wesley Dodd
Cole Steel Equipment CO
Jasper
HON Office Furniture Company
ALL Steel Office Furniture CO
Hoosier Desk Company
York Safe and Lock Company
Superior Office Products
JOFCO
H. H. Lisenby
Precinct
Job
Dothan
Ala
Ilizenby
Mormon Church Road
Machinists’ Union
Bethlehem Shipyard
Beaumont
Don L. Mough
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