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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1975
Page
2
Foreman-Operator Harold Leigh leads the mechanical department with Linotype Operator Mrs. John S. Basye and Printer-Pressman James Johnson. Billy Joe Williams also serves as a Printer-Pressman.
Congressman John Melcher urges early use of Naval Petroleum Reserve Elk Hills California to prevent migration of oil to private wells. He cites Alaska Reserve No 4 and argues tapping Elk Hills could save over a billion dollars yearly and reduce imports. 69 Texas hunting accidents reported in 1974 with 15 fatalities and 24 deer hunters injured.
The Village Creek Estates Garden Club met January 23 at the president Mrs Sammie Stevens home. Topics included entrance beautification selection of a club flower and federated club status with a vote postponed to a special meeting. Guest Dr Thomas Daniel Lumberton mayor spoke on Lumberton problems and a Q and A followed.
A note of gratitude to friends and relatives for helping make the 22nd wedding anniversary celebration at the home of Mrs. Mae Donnie a surprisingly enjoyable occasion hosted by Scott James Clayton Perkins and Roslyn.
Texas House convenes with 120 returning and 30 new members. Speaker Bill Clayton elected to preside as the 140 day session begins. Adams highlights budget surplus, school funding, salaries, and a proposed Utility Commission while inviting district input and support for a long range school finance plan. He notes inflation and prudent spending as priorities. He can be reached in Austin at room 400K, State Capitol.
State Senator Don Adams of Jasper was appointed Chair man of the Senate Committee on Administration by Lt. Governor Bill Hobby on opening day of the 64th Legislative Session which convened January 14. He was also named to the Finance Committee and will serve on Rules Jurisprudence Civil Matters and the Texas Constitution committees.
Rho Upsilon chapter met January 27 at Silsbee Stone Bank with Mrs. Cynthia Jones presiding. Mrs. Marilyn Webb gave a travel program on her Peru trip. Webb teaches fourth grade at Lumberton Primary School. A Valentine sweetheart was voted by secret ballot for reveal at the next meeting with a Valentine banquet to follow.
Michael King from Santa Fe NM thanks the Silsbee Bee editor for its informative local paper. He notes reading the weekly edition keeps him informed about events in Silsbee 800 miles away and praises the newspaper and city. The letter expresses appreciation and hometown pride.
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