Silsbee Weekly Press Masthead and Rates
Publication details list second class mailing permit date April 10 1919 and Thursday publication at 410 Highway 96 Silsbee Texas with subscription rates 3 50 per year in four counties and 4 00 outside. Mechanical staff names Harold Leigh Ruth Stirling James Johnson Charles Green.
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Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
Harold Leigh
Ruth Stirling
Linotype
James Johnson
Charles Green
PoPAY'S MEDITATION From The World's Widely Used Devotional
A brief devotional note highlights PoPAY as a meditation source in a widely used devotional guide. It underscores daily reflection themes and practical guidance for readers seeking spiritual focus.
Bible as a personal mirror and divine word
The piece meditates on scripture as God’s self revelation and guide for Christians. It cites Francis Asbury and Kierkegaard, urges reading the Bible over other books, and asks for the Holy Spirit to guide understanding, cleansing, and productive work in Christ’s name.
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Francis Asbury
God
Soren Kierkegaard
Jesus Christ
Card of Thanks for Gertrude Conner Family
The family of Mrs. Gertrude Conner expresses sincere thanks for kind deeds and sympathy shown during their recent bereavement.
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Gertrude Conner
Wildlife Show Girds For Trips
The traveling animal exhibit sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department resumes its holiday tour after covering ten thousand miles. Newstands across Texas have seen the show, led by Harley Berg, with four vehicles and live animal displays. The next stop is the Houston National Boat and Sports Show January 11 to 16, marking its fifteenth year since inception in 1950. The program emphasizes education, fielding questions from students and visitors alike.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Houston
Harley Berg
Dallas
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Corpus Christi
Alice
Uvalde
Marshall
Amarillo
Waco
Beaumont
Berg
Three Cases Tried In County Court
In Hardin county court Judge Fletcher Richardson presided over three cases in the past week. Travis Gilley of Silsbee was fined 11.00 dollars plus costs on January 6 for theft. Mrs. Don Elliott of Kountze was fined 1.00 dollar plus costs on January 6 for passing a hot check. Johnny G. Hazelwood of near Saratoga was sentenced to 60 days in county jail on January 12 for theft. all three defendants pleaded guilty.
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Hardin County
Fletcher Richardson
Travis Gilley
Silsbee
Don Elliott
Kountze
Johnny G. Hazelwood
Saratoga
Poll Tax Reminder Calls Voters to Action in 1966
Mrs L M Harris urges Chance Loeb citizens to pay poll tax by January 31 to vote in a pivotal election with two school board vacancies and other offices. She contrasts Hardin county Black turnout at 93 percent with White turnout at 44 percent to spur civic action.
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Silsbee
Texas
Chance-Loeb
Hardin County
L. M. Harris
Little Theater Seeks Members During January
The Silsbee Little Theater opens its season membership drive in January. Three membership classes exist: season ticket members at 5 dollars. contributors adding 1 to 9 dollars. and patrons contributing 10 dollars or more. The drive ends January 27 and joiners send name address phone and a check to Betty Ann Mitchell as membership chairman.
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Silsbee Little Theater
Betty Ann, Mitchell
Forester Advises Selling Timber By Measure
Texas A&M Extension forester Bill Smith says timber should be sold by measure like eggs by the dozen or meat by weight. He notes many sellers offer lump sums by boundary rather than by scale and urges using training, consultants, or Texas Forest Service help to measure timber and set proper prices. County agents provide sticks, publications, and guidance.
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Bill Smith
Texas A&m University
Smith
Texas Forest Service
Silsbee Schools Weekly Menu for Jan 17–21
The Silsbee Schools publish the weekly meal plan listing each weekday menu. Monday offers Beef Ravioli with green limes and chocolate icing. others include Meat loaf Tuesday, Hamburger Wednesday, Italian spaghetti Thursday, and Fried fish Friday, each with sides and milk.
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Silsbee
Dillon family thanks for kind words after death
The brother and sisters of James Escar Dillon extend thanks for kind words and flowers after his death on December 26. He was a former resident of Silsbee. Curtis Dillon.
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James Escar Dillon
Silsbee
Curtis Dillon
Owens-Illinois to Build $100 Million Pulp and Paper Mill
Owens-Illinois announces a $100 million pulp and paper complex for Orange County on a 12 000 acre Sabine River site. The 900 ton per day mill will produce containerboard for corrugated boxes and generate about 325 000 tons annually with over 5000 jobs created during construction and operation. Groundbreaking set for mid January near Echo with executives Mulford Levis in attendance.
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Orange
Tex
Owens-Ilinois, Inc
Orange County
Sabine River
Texas - Louisiana
R. H. Mulford
Owens
Illinois
Container Board
Gulf of Mexico
Owens-Illinois Inc. Pulp and Paper
Echo
Raymon Mulford
Owens-Illinois
J. P. Levis
Mr. Mulford
Free World
U.S
Texas
Louisiana
Mulford
Woodyard, Woodlands Management
Woodlands
Owens- Illinois
Valdosta
Tomahawk
Wisc
Big Island
Jane
Ohio
Wesley Latham Elected To Board Of Realty Group
Wesley C. Latham of Latham and Latham was elected director of the Hardin County Board at the Deep East Texas Realty Board meeting held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Woodville. Retiring president Morris Clemmons presided. Archie Anderson of Austin installed new officers Dallas Matthew III as president Nolen Miller as vice president and L B Reynolds as secretary treasurer. Directors for other counties include T E Phillips Verdie Forse Carrie Scurlock and Miller.
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Wesley C. Latham
Latham & Latham
Hardin County
Deep East Texas Realty Board
Woodville Community Inn
Morris Clemmons
Woodville
Pat Adams Jr
Jasper
Deep East Texas Board
Archie Anderson
Austin
Texas Real Estate Association
Anderson
Dallas Matthew III
Nolen Miller
San Augustine
L. B. Reynolds
T. E. Phillips
Verdie Forse
Newton
Carrie Scurlock
Buna
Miller
Savings and Loan Declares 10 Percent Dividend
Robert A. Ney land executive vice president of Hardin County Savings and Loan Assn says a 10 percent dividend is declared on the original stock as of Dec 15. He notes assets now exceed 5.3 million dollars and the annual meeting for stockholders will be held next Tuesday Jan 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the office. He thanks members for support and pledges continued growth and service.
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Robert A. Neyland
Hardin County Savings & Loan Ass’n
Neyland
Area Retired Civil Employees To Meet
The Golden Triangle Chapter 864 of NARCE will host the District Three meeting on the last Saturday of February or the first Saturday in March at a site to be chosen. A 10 a.m. start includes a 12 p.m. luncheon and a 1:30 p.m. business session. Members urged letters to Congress demanding tax exemption for Civil Service annuities, noting Railroad and Social Security pensions are untaxed.
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Golden Triangle
National Association of Retired Civil Employees
NARCE
Texas Federation of Chapters
Holiday Bowl
George A. Harris
T. C. Carr
J. F. Riggs
P. H Gilchrist
Congress
Scientists Enjoy Cave Exploring Hobby at Huntsville Rocket Center
A group of scientists at the Huntsville Alabama rocket center pursues cave exploration as a favored pastime, blending field work with adventure.
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Huntsville, Ala., Rocket Center
Reflect on Growth and Patriotism When Requesting a Refund
A brief urging readers to consider how growth and national service can be rewarding. It encourages evaluating refunds this year and weighing personal benefit against civic pride. The tone is promotional and persuasive with a call to action.
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National
David Read
R. L. Read
Tommy Read
Leona Whitman
Popay
Michael Daves
Frenchy Appliance Service Company
Little Theater
Forester
Owens-Illinois, Inc
Orange Mill
Angelina Lumber Co
Lufkin
Edgewood Land & Logging
Lake Charles
Law
Central Coal & Coke
Kansas City
W. H. Hunt
Caroline Hunt Sands
Loyd B. Sands
Angelina
Cherokee
Liberty
Nacogdoches
Polk
San Jacinto
Sabine
Trinity
Allen
Beauregard
Calcasieu
Jefferson, Davis
Vernon
Jack Tar
Orange House
Lee Nelson
Orange Area
Fred Adams
Jacksonville
Fla
Dodd
Adams
John B. Connally
John J. McKeithen
John G. Tower
Ralph W. Yarborough
Russell & Long
Allen J. Ellender
Charles
Calcasieu Parish
North
Viet Nam
Wesley Latham
Realty Group
Wees
U. S
United States
Star-Spangled Savings Plan
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