Silsbee News Tribune Staff and Contact Listings
Local newspaper masthead lists staff roles with editors Leona Whitman Fern McAdams and Lola Burgess plus offices at 410 Highway 96 Silsbee Texas. R L Read serves as editor and publisher with operating and printing department personnel noted.
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Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
R.L. Read
BEE - Keeley
Leona Whitsman
Fern McAdams
Linda Nolen
Richard Weathersby
Barbara Paret
Lola Burgess
Talk of the Town
Minimum Income Plan Advocated Over Welfare Reform
By Joe Crump, this column argues for a nationwide guaranteed minimum income based on need and work readiness. It cites current welfare costs, praises a cash grant approach, and critiques federal programs like Aid to Families With Dependent Children and Supplemental Security, urging a practical, universal policy.
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Ger
McGovern
Rapid City Journal
Vost
Administrative Bureauer Sey
Supplemental Social Security Theatre
Jones School
Tate
Funeral Services for Ellis A Bohler 54 Held Jan 14
Funeral services for Ellis Anderson Bohler, 54, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Farmer Funeral Chapel with Rev. Norman Walters and Rev. R. E. Barclay officiating. Burial followed in Ebenezer Cemetery. He died Monday at his home in Jasper after living in Silsbee many years. Survivors include his wife Nora Dee Bohler, one son Virgil Bohler, three daughters Alice Pender Linda Stevens Lois Ann Buck, a brother Pete Bohler, and two sisters Aca Jordan Estelle Wilson.
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Ellis Anderson Bohler
Farmer Funeral Chapel
Norman Walters
R. E. Barclay
Ebenezer Cemetery
Jasper
Silsphere
Ates
Nora Dee Bohler
Virgil Bohler
Indian Springs
Alice Peaye Pender
Linda D. Stevens
Silsbee
Lois Ann Buck
Pete Bohler
North Carolina
Aca Jordan
Kountze
Estelle Wilson
Indian Spriggs
Local Births Reported in Silsbee Area
Mr and Mrs Bud Nolen of Silsbee announce son Michael Patrick born January 11 at Women and Children Hospital. Mr and Mrs B E Nolen of Silsbee announce daughter Shelli LaRae born January 12 at St Elizabeth Hospital. Grandparents include Dr and Mrs H E Munden and Mr and Mrs A C Lewis of Silsbee. Mr and Mrs Joseph Murphy of Lurmberton announce daughter born January 9 at Women and Children Hospital. Mr and Mrs Douglas Dwayne Moss of Saratoga announce son Randy Allen born January 6 at Doctors Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Thomas Gillit of Evadale announce daughter Katherina Ann born January 7 at Doctors Hospital.
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Bud Nolen
Silzstee
Michael Patrick
B. E. Nolen
Silsbee
Larry Lewis
Herents
Shelli LaRae
St. Elizabeth Hospial
H. E. Munden
A. C
Singers To Convene In Woodville June Sixteen to Eighteen
City water department crews faced unaccustomed cold weather damaging lines on January nine with temperatures near 17 degrees. Officials said water-off calls strained time and cost, urging citizens to install cutoff valves or buy tools to operate city cut offs without damage.
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Woodville
City Water Department
The
BEE
Alien
Allen
Tex La Neches Valley Singing Convention Set for January Weekend
The Tex La Neches Valley Singing Convention will meet January 16 17 and 18 at Woodville High School auditorium. Arthur Watson of Dallas serves as president. Originating in 1936 in Huntington, Burl Carter led until 1969, Burton Ricks acted as interim in 1969, and Jess Harper led in 1970 71 and 72. Woodville remains the convention’s permanent home, with the gathering held on the third weekend each January.
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Woodville High School
Arthur Watson
Dallas
Huntington
Burl Carter
Burton Ricks
Lufkin
Jess Harper
Jasper
Woodville
Pantry Shower for Miss Nancy Falke Set in Silsbee
Miss Nancy Falke bride elect of Bo Wright received a pantry shower on January 9 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Davis in Silsbee. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Davis and several others. The couple plans to wed January 16 at Pinecrest Baptist Church in Silsbee.
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Nancy Falke
Bo Wright
R. G. Davis
Silsbee
Davis
Bobby Biddle
Tim Stephens
Chip Merritt
Miss Falke
Mr. Wright
Pinecrest Baptist Church
Crump’s Grass Roots Comment on Plan Changes
A commentator notes that changing plans swaps one set of problems for another and suggests a one state test case of a minimum cash income payment plan may be explored.
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Crump
Orther
Two Car Crash Injures Woman In Silsbee
Mrs Joanne Slaydon Rolls, 24, listed in satisfactory condition at St Elizabeth Hospital after a two car collision at South Fifth Street and Avenue K at 3 35 pm on January 13. A 1974 Chevy Vega driven by Mrs Kolls northbound collided with a 1967 Dodge driven by Mrs Barbara Weathersby of Silsbee. Weathersby and three passengers unhurt. Kolls alone in her vehicle.
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Joanne Slaydon Rolls
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Silsbee
Ronald James
South Fifth Street
Avenue K
Kolls
Barbara Young Weathersby
Burglary reports from Prince Hall Villa and nearby home
A 12 year old heard intruders before 7 am and found a stereo system ripped from wires on the floor. In a separate case, burglars pried a glass pane from a rear window at Willie Pati's Apt 38 Prince Hall Villa. two speakers and a tape deck worth about 140 dollars were taken. Police filed reports June 10 and the incident occurred after 2 am on Saturday.
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Set
Dennis Allen
Willie Pati
Prince Hall Villa
Allen
Burelars
HD Club Meeting With Panhandlers Demonstration
A local HD Club plans a meeting at 1 am on Thursday January 15 at Silsbee State Bank. The program titled Crusee Soles Over the Counters will be presented. Contact Paula Fortenberry at un-42 18 for membership details.
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Panhandlers
Silsbee State Bank
Heeoamima
Chuich Man
Paula Fortenberry
Uub-42
Masons To Meet For MAD Degree at Silsbee Lodge
Silsbee Lodge No. 927 ALP. & A.M. will hold a Saturday night meeting at the Masonic Temple on West Avenue H beginning at Genelock pan to confer the MAD degree. All Master Masons are invited to attend.
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Communication of
Silsbee Lodge
A.M
Masonic Temple
West Avenue H
Genelock Pan
Pair Gets Probation In Service Truck Burglary
Two men from Kountze admitted breaking into Neal's Cigarette Service truck at the Paradise Cafe on January 2 and stealing 266 dollars. Alphon e Lacy aged 19 and Willie Henry Hollaman aged 18 received two years probation, a 250 dollar fine, and 266 dollars restitution in 88th District Court. a third suspect was arrested earlier.
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R. S. Coe
Neal
Jasper
Alphone Lacy
Willie Henry Hollaman
Kountze
Paradise Cafe
Kouuntze
Funeral Services For Kenneth F. Smith Held In Newton
Funeral services for Kenneth Smith 48 of Newton were held at Pine Grove Baptist Church at 2 p.m. January 12 with burial in the city cemetery under Guiner Funeral Home direction. Rev. Herschel Hall and Rev. W. L. Williams officiated. Smith died at 8 p.m. Saturday at his home. He was a logging contractor. Survivors include a sister Mrs Leva Ross of Silsbee.
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Kenneth Smith
Newton
Pine Grove Baptist Church
Guiner Funeral Home
Herschel Hall
W. L. Williams
Smith
Leva Ross
Silsbee
Leonard Crain To Head Trail Riders
The Silsbee Trail Riders elected Leonard Crain as president for 1976 at their December meeting. Other officers named were R E Nolen as first vice president Bobby Kiker as second vice president Paulette Crain as treasurer and Carolyn Kiker as secretary. The club meets biweekly at 7 30 p m at the rodeo arena and Crain invited new riders to join.
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Silsbee Trail Riders
Rodeo Arena
Leonard Crain
R. E. Nolen
Bobby Kiker
Paulette Crain
Carolyn Kiker
Crain
Welfare Coordinator To Speak January 19
A volunteer training session is set for Monday January 19 at 9 30 a m in the Silsbee Convalescent Center. Mrs Ruby Capps from Beaumont state volunteer coordinator will speak on residents needs at the nursing homes. Both Silsbee Convalescent Center and Bur Mont Nursing Home will be represented.
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Silsbee Con
Bobby L Reeves Promoted To Sergeant In Air Force
Great Falls Montana Bobby L Reeves son of Jean Brown is promoted to sergeant in the U S Air Force He is assigned at Malmstrom AFB as a missile mechanic and is a member of the Strategic Air Command The sergeant is a 1970 graduate of Silsbee High School and attended Lamar University His wife Nancy is the daughter of Jack Lee of Beaumont Texas.
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Great Falls
Mont
U.S. Air Force
Bobby L. Reeves
Jean Brown
Silsbee
Reeves
Malmstrom Afb
Strategic Air Command
Silsbee High School
Lamar University
Nancy
Jack Lee
Wilson St
Beaumont
Card of Thanks for D. W. McGill
The McGill family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for prayers flowers food and visits after the loss of D. W. McGill Your kindness will never be forgotten.
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D. WH. McGill
Hospital Chief Wiley Leaves After Three-Year Term
Wiley, who served after Dudley Keith and Elizabeth Tribble, steps down amid ongoing hospital issues in Countywide elections. He says he has no target to spar with anyone and just wants to pause, with no firm plans but a few ideas for the future. He plans to catch his breath and watch the wind blow for a while.
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Dudley Keith
Elizabeth Tribble
Ellis
the Bee
Rho Upsilon Plans Valentine Banquet After January Meeting
Rho Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met January 12 at Silsbee State Bank with regular business and a program by Karen Jordan. Secret sisters were revealed and refreshments served. Linda Jones will host the January 26 meeting to choose a Valentine sweetheart for the February banquet. Three new members Nary Ashworth Penny Barnes and Cathy Smith were installed in November during citywide rituals. December included a Christmas party hosted by Mrs Winnie Jones with Santa Claus as guest.
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Rho Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Silsbee State Bank
Karen Jordan
Linda Jones
Valentine
Nary Ashworth
Penny Barnes
Cathy Smith
Winnie Jones
Santa Claus
Silsbee Jaycees Meet Held Jan 8
Silsbee Jaycees met at Pizza Inn with 16 members and Ron Scarborough presiding. Charles Watts reported on the CLP program with the Silsbee Police on duty. John Tarver announced a Jan 19 Silsbee visitation. next meeting Jan 22 at 7 30. New members Marty Yawn Tim Meigs John Tarver invited to join.
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Silsbee Jayceees
Pizza Inn
Ron Scarborough
Charles Watts
C.lp
Jaycees
Silsbee Police Department
John Tarver
Silsbee
Marty Yawn
Tim Meigs
Christian Women Holds Meeting
The Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church met Tuesday January 13 at 210 Elm Street. Vice president Mrs Henrietta Fleetwood presided and Mrs Sam W Tobey III presented the lesson from the Letter for James. Mrs Mason led the Worship.
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Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church
James O. Mason
Elm St
Henrietta Fleetwood
Sam W. Tobey III
James
Mason
Lumberton Woman Seeks 205000 In Injury Suit
Gladys B. Brewer of Lumberton seeks 205000 in damages in Hardin County 88th District Court from Raymond Bartmess owner of a Lumberton shopping center. Brewer was injured May 4 1974 when a car crashed through the Lumberton Pharmacy front windows and display cases. Brewer claims Bartmess negligence for lacking guard rails to prevent the collision.
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Lumberton
Hardin County
The
BEE
Gladys B. Brewer
Ton
Hwindos
Raymond Bartmess
Savon Drugs
Barmess
Bulding
Brewer
Parents Meeting To Be Held Monday At Elementary
Kirby Elementary ESEA Title I Parent Advisory Committee held an orientation meeting January 14 in the school cafeteria. The Read-Turrentine committee meets January 21 at 10 a.m. at Gulf States Utilities, 210 W Avenue H. Members include Margaret Longenberger, Ruby Strother, Yvonne Warren, Henrietta Fleetwood, Carrie Murphy and Harlan Walker.
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Kirby Elementary
ESEA
Read-Turrentine
Gulf States Utilities Office
W. Avenue H
Read-Turrentine Committee
Margaret Longenberger
Ruby Strother
Yvonne Warren
Henrietta Fleetwood
Carrie Murphy
Harlan Walker
Firemen Report Several Grass Blazes
Silsbee Volunteer Firemen responded to four calls between January 9 and January 13. Three were grass fires, including near the Silsbee Print Shop on US 96 and near the John C. Eason home on Old Spurger Highway, plus a grass fire off Willis Road. A separate stove fire damaged the kitchen at Frank Land’s home.
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Silsbee
Russell Busby
US 96
John C. Eason
Spurger Highway
Willis Road
Frank Land
North Second Street
Busby
Learning Center Van Open To Public On January 21
The Travel Learning Center van from Silsbee Schools will be shown at Robinson Kindergarten from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. on Wednesday January 21. TLC Director Mrs Jimmye Gowling says the public and medical professionals are invited to view it. The program aids infants with physical or developmental handicaps and offers instruction to families.
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Travel Learning Center of
Silsbee Schools
Robinson Kindergarten
West Avenue J
TLC
Jimmye Gowling
Driver Hurt Sunday In One Vehicle Crash
A Silsbee man 18 year old David Earl Watson of Route Two was slightly injured January 11 when his 1975 Dodge pickup left a rain slick Lindsey Road and struck a utility pole. His 18 year old passenger Mike Cox of Silsbee was unhurt. Watson was treated in the emergency room and released.
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Silsbee
David’ Earl Watson
Route Two
Lindsey Road
Ralph Osborne
Watson
Maxwell Drive
Mike Cox
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
TLC School Program for Parents in Silsbee ISD
A TLC meeting for parents of children birth to 36 months in Silsbee Independent School District will be held Monday Jan 19 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Gulf States Utilities auditorium. County Health Nurse Nettie C Watson of Kountze will speak on nutrition for young children and expectant mothers. Relatives caring for these children are invited. Call 385-5286 for more information.
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Silsbee Independent School
TLC
Travel Learning Center
Gulf States Utilities
West Avenue H
Nettie C. Watson
Kounitze
Watson
Auditions Set for Beyond the Sundown at Alabama-Coushatta
Indian Reservation near Livingston Texas announces auditions for actors dancers and technicians for the historical outdoor drama Beyond the Sundown premiering 1975. Auditions Jan 24 at the Reservation Feb 14 in Houston Feb 28 in Dallas. The 5450 seat amphitheatre hosts a 50 plus cast with a June 18 to August 21 season. The facility is part of a broader economic development plan with tourism and campsite upgrades. The reservation operates weekends January February and daily after March 1.
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Alabama-Coushatta
Texas
Livingston
Woodville
High School of Performing Arts
Houston
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
East Texas
Emmett Battise
Texas Indian Commission
Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration
Funeral Services For V A Bell In Silsbee
V A Bell age 55 of Silsbee died Jan 8 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital after a brief illness. He lived in Silsbee 52 years, was a Kirby Lumber power plant utility worker, a World War II veteran, and a First Baptist Church member. Funeral Jan 10 at Farmer Home chapel with Rev. R E Barclay. burial Forest Lawn Memorial Park Beaumont. Pallbearers were local colleagues. survivors include five sisters and one brother.
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V. A. Bell
Silsbee
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Village Mills
First Baptist Church
Field Artillery
Kirby Lumber Corp
Farmer of Home
R. E. Barclay
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Beaumont
Ernest
Clarence Nerrin
Purvis Crockjet
Marvin Bonnette
Leon
Sam Humble Jr
Kirby Power Plant
Gertie Humble
Johnnie Gilchriest
McNeil Bell
Josey Cain
Jackie Gilchriest
Bill Bell
Port Arthur
Beta Sigma Phi meets in Hardin County on January meeting
Nu Upsilon Chapter with 16 members hears Linda Dietrich preside. Brenda Kay presents Bicentennial musical George M. at O Neil School April 23 and 24. Members buy Bicentennial calendars. Valentine Sweetheart voted. results to be announced later. Melda Kelly announces Feb 14 Valentine Dinner Party. Founders Day at Beaumont Club and Houston Convention reservations urged. Sharyn Tatum and Sue Roach hostesses. Roxann Myers adjourns.
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Friendly Ventures
Sharyn Tatum
Eva Willis
Beaumont Club
First Security National Bank
Sue Roach
Houston
Roxann Myers
Bank Report Shows Assets and Loans in 1976 Submission
A 1976 bank report from Hardin County Texas lists total assets 832 422 49 and loans 11 261 364 64 with deposits averaged over 15 days ending call date. The document, signed by cashier Thomas J M Wobbs and directors James F E Farmer F W Gilchrist and W A Barclay Jr, is sworn before Notary Polly S Clark.
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Thomas J. M Wobbs
Methank
Hardin County
James FE
Pete) Farmer
F. W. Gilchriest
W. A. Barclay, JR
State of
Revival to Open at Wiley Mae Pentecostal Church
The Wiley Mae Pentecostal Church nine miles north of Silsbee will start a revival on Wednesday January 14 at 7 30 p m each night. Rev and Mrs John Bernadini of Orange will be the evangelists for the event.
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Wiley Mae Pentecostal Church
Silsbee
John Bernadini
Orange
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Texas ‘Press Association
National Newspaper Association
Harold Leigh
John S. Basyers
James Johnson E A
Billy Joe Williams
Carlton Jeffcoa
Congressional
By Joe Crump
Congressional Record Daily
Ellis A. Bohler
Ran. Cell
Lili
HD Club
Masons
Kenneth F. Smith
Suburbia
Henry
McGill
WILEY
Silsbee Jaycees
Christian Women
Learning Center
Cub Scout
Reserve District No
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank
U. S. Treasury
U.S
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Itime
United States
APO
Total Resedpwra AN Loans and Securities
Equity Capital Total
Thomas J. Hobbs
Gwen Smith
Melvin Spears
Wiley Mae
Roy McNeely
John Bernidini
Morris Glass CO
W. Ave
Kountze HigHway
Sabine Wee Compa
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