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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1975
Page
6
The U S Department of Agriculture announces new coupons for food stamps starting March 1 with denominations of 1 5 and 10 dollars to replace 50 cent and 2 dollar notes. Current coupons expire June 30 for usage and August 1 for redemption at banks.
Pinewood teen Donald McNeill and Sour Lake teen Rhonda Hendrick were arrested February 20 by Hardin County Deputy Charles Laird and State Game Warden Warren Blatzer for burglary at Irene's Tavern in Sour Lake. Four cases of beer recovered. bond set at $5000 each. A separate burglary at Green Hornet Tavern on Freenius Road yielded cash from a juke box. In Jefferson County Courts At Law George Hodge pleaded guilty to two counts of Worthless Check. J L Miller pleaded guilty to Driving While Intoxicated with fines and probation announced.
Advertised prices include smoked bacon 1.09 per lb, smoked ham 1.29, smoked sausage 1.19, smoked shoulder 1.09, smoked bones 0.69 per lb, hog head cheese 0.89 per lb, pure lard 1.00 per gallon, pork chops 1.09 per lb, pork bones 0.39 per lb, pork ham pan sausage 1.09, back bone 1.09, pork fat 1.09, pork shoulder 3.95 per lb, with various other items and cents listed.
The Silsbee Tiger Band Booster Club met at Harold's Restaurant with Mrs. Fern McAdams presiding. They discussed a banquet honoring band members and UIL rulings, reviewed the treasurer's report, and fundraising projects. The next meeting is Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Harold's to finalize banquet plans.
Cub Scout Pack 201 held a Blue and Gold Banquet on February 19 at 7 30 p m in Read Turentine Elementary School cafeteria. The buffet dinner followed and Pine Wood Derby results were announced later.
Recipe notes for an Alaska King crab chowder using condensed soups and water. Slice canned or defrosted crab and simmer with soups and water. Stir in half and half celery and chives, season, reheat to boiling, add optional sherry and serve in warm bowls. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
The dollar name traces to Bohemia where the Counts of Schlick mined silver at Joachimstal in 1518. Their coins became Joachimstaler and later taler. From taler the Dutch daler and finally the United States dollar evolved.
City leaders select three water extension projects funded partly by Federal Community Development Funds and discuss future plans for two more areas. They also push for a railroad underpass at North Fifth Street to ease downtown traffic and authorize a 1975 library contract worth 12,500 dollars to Hardin County.
A veteran asks if he can increase his loan guaranty after the 1974 act and whether to switch from compensation to pension. The VA explains eligibility for the higher guaranty upon selling and paying the GI loan in full, and that switching to pension is possible if the VA determines it is financially advantageous.
The Jordan River rises on Mount Hermon then runs through the Sea of Galilee before entering the Dead Sea 1290 feet below sea level. Surveys show possible power and irrigation for Jordan Syria Lebanon and Israel if peace arrives.
Residents of Silsbee Convalescent Center with February birthdays are honored at a 2 p.m. party hosted by Good Shepherd Baptist Church. Honorees include Mrs. Emma Steel Mrs. Gertie Humble Mrs. Cindy Griffen Mrs. Modelle Edwards Lee Roy Jones and Lane Hutto.
Practical household hints include deodorizing trash pails with disinfectant and newspaper, using mothballs to insulate odors, and the hubcap trick to free a car stuck in snow. Also tips on attaching a bracelet singlehanded and repurposing red mesh wrappers as scrubbers for cleaning and auto tires.
The Wiebold family thanks Pastor Holt Director of Music John Burk the Choir the Lighthouse and all who joined the benefit concert for Gary Wiebold. Gratitude for prayers support and inspiring songs that offered spiritual life. May your acts of love be returned to you in your time of need. The Wiebold family and Grandmother Thelma Broussard.
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