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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1970
Page
2
Harold Leigh Mrs. John S. Basye James Johnson Billy Joe Williams Richard Wych are named in a public notice listing individuals and associated titles. The document shows a roster of persons connected to an official matter and indicates formal designation without additional context.
Harold promises to watch the widow's affairs after her husband dies but later declines to help. She sues for breach, yet the court rules the promise unenforceable as a purely moral obligation. Courts enforce moral ties only when backed by a legal obligation or other enforceable factors.
Grace Irene Perryman and John Washington Nichols married in a Dec 27 ceremony at 7 30 p m at the Perryman home conducted by Justice of Peace Rex Moore. Matron of honor was Mrs Williams and bridesmaid was Mrs J O Brown. Best man was William Nichols Jr and groomsman James Williams. The bride, a Silsbee High School graduate, works at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kountze. The groom is stationed with the US Marines at LeJune North Carolina. A reception followed with family and close friends in attendance.
Mrs. Berneice Seale of Hardin County United Appeals says Village Mills nearly met 100 percent of its quota in the recent fund drive. She credits Chessher Sutton and employees, with special thanks to drive coordinators Mrs. Betty Santos and Donna Sue Crawford for Village Mills efforts.
A court ruled the maker could be forced to pay the old debt. The decision held that the promise rested on more than morality, combining an original legal obligation with a moral obligation. Even though the legal duty was barred by the statute of limitations, the court found an extra basis to require payment.
The City Manager pressed the council to examine the long strained relation with the Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department. Both sides accuse the other of faults while discussions touch funding truck purchases and reporting. A mediation board could ease tensions and restore harmony for the new year.
Letter from Robert Parr laments a fading Scout troop as adult leaders dwindle and sponsors drift. He urges community support and involvement over money, calling for volunteers to keep the Boy Scouts of America alive in the town. He warns the troop may die without help and resigns may follow soon.
The BGCT executive secretary reports 109021.38 dollars sent through channels for Gulf Coast relief after Hurricane Camille. T. A. Patterson told the 1.8 million member board in Dallas that early emergency aid began with a 10000 dollar allocation. Local church help included Paris First Baptist delivering two truckloads of canned food.
The family thanks neighbors and Pastor Rev. Eddis Smith for kindness and help after the passing of Lem Hooks. Government estimates suggest about two million farm and ranch ponds exist in the United States, roughly 40 000 per state.
Public notice for all claimants against the estate of Marvin Colleps Deceased in Hardin County Texas. Letters Testamentary issued to Marie Colleps on December 29 1969 by the County Court. Claims must be presented to Marie Colleps Independent Executrix via Fletcher Richardson Attorney P O Box 155 Silsbee Texas 77656 within legal time.
Under city charter section 9.18 all property owners must render personal property and real estate for taxation by April 1 1970. Merchants must file stock on hand as of January 1 1970 with the city tax assessor collector Cesar Dominguez City of Silsbee Texas.
In Hardin County the share of married women working outside the home grows from 21.0 percent in 1960 to 27.7 percent, aided by time saving appliances and prepared foods. National Census Bureau and Labor Department reports show more than a third of wives in the country now in the paid labor force.
Barbara Ann Olivier of this city married Michael Lewis Boss of Houston on December 16 at 4 p.m. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Olivier, is a Silsbee High School graduate employed by Cravens Dargan Insurance. The couple will reside in Houston where he works for Supreme Electric Co. The article also notes a 1960 census finding rising female workforce participation among married and single women to about 26.2 percent.
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