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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1959
Page
3
The Telegraph reports Houston's 1859 balance at 50 197 23 with 50 000 stock in the Houston Tap and Brazoria R R earning a 42 000 state loan after twenty five miles. Last year expenses exceeded 60 000 as editors hail Houston’s intellectual strength.
The Seguin Mercury reports Judge Terrell will not seek Congress or any political office while serving as judge. The letter to a friend clarifies the paper had not classified him as a aspirant. The same issue urges support for the Houston Convention and re-opening the African slave trade.
Baker & Smith of Pecan Street Austin Texas claim certificates from reputable stock raisers prove Dr. Jayne's Liniment is an effective eradicator of the screw worm pest in cattle.
Camp Fire Group Ne K a Ya Camp Fire Girls met Feb. 11 at Mrs. Sue Nowlin's home for a Valentine party hosted by Barbara Nowlin and Beverly Newsum. They met again Feb. 18 for a hospital tour at Hardin County Hospital in Kountze carrying blankets they made and donated. Refreshments followed at Mrs. Curtis Frazier's home. Helen Frazier, scribe.
The Silsbee Rebekah Lodge 155 hosts a cake sale Saturday at Young's Supermarket. Members bake the cakes led by noble grand Mrs. Mary Gibson.
Texas Forest Service director Dr. A D Folweiler notes 1958 saw the second best 34 year fire record in Piney woods with private land losses totaling just over 14 000 acres. Only 0 15 percent of protected land burned reflecting heavy rainfall and vigilant fire crews. Human factors such as careless burning and incendiary actions caused most fires with 1 274 blazes reported in East Texas.
Expressions of gratitude from the family of Mrs. Mary Gibson for the support from friends and neighbors during their sorrow and loss. Also includes a separate note of thanks from Shelby L. Neely and Jamiulus for illness assistance. A brief line on the cheetah's speed is included.
The Brooks Efficiency Subcommittee of the 86th Congress adds ten agencies to its jurisdiction. Leader Jack Brooks notes retention of five prior groups and focus on economy and efficiency in agencies such as GSA, Civil Service Commission, Housing and Home Finance, and VA.
Weather and wet grounds forced the postponement of the Gun Club Tourney And Barbeque at the One in One Hundred Gun Club. Waldo Wilson says the event will now be held March 15 with skeet and rifle events plus a game barbeque. Club has 144 active members aiming for 225.
Arthur H. Lewis Jr. fireman apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs Arthur H. Lewis of Silsbee took part in an anti submarine warfare exercise Feb 16 19 off the Southern California coast aboard the USS Hornet. Skynet split into Blue defenders and Purple aggressors to defend a 600 mile seaward barrier under Vice Admiral R E Libby First Fleet.
Department of the Interior, Interstate Commerce Commission and Small Business Administration face a broad agenda as the subcommittee aims to broaden services for the nation. Members include Democrats Robert E. Jones, John E. Moss, Henry S. Reuss and Republicans George Wallhauser and Jessica Weis, with Rep. William L Dawson chairing the full committee.
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