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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1975
Page
7
A meditation linking spiritual growth to a real commitment beyond a mild faith. The author warns that some people display only a surface Christianity, like a vaccinated inoculation, and urges growth in love, knowledge, and discernment through Christ. Doris Stubblefield King Indiana.
Belvia and Ernest Arnold express gratitude to friends for prayers visits flowers and kindness shown during Belvia's hospital stay. They bless everyone for their thoughtfulness and support.
Spurger High School announces first semester honor rolls under Principal James A. Lawrance. A Honor Roll includes eighth graders Theresa Callaway Tina Fredien Janet Paul and others across grades. A and B Honor Roll lists additional students such as Jim Grissom Lamar Hare April Hicks Chris Johnson Marvin Mott Connie Hicks Clyde Hicks Frances Shuart Darlene Crosby and more.
Funeral services for Tommy Charles Duncan 46 of Houston were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at McGrue Temple Church of God and Christ with Rev. Robert McGrue officiating. Burial followed at Kirby Cemetery. Survivors include wife Thelma Duncan four daughters Joyce Laverne Kathy and Sara all of Houston several relatives in Crockett Silsbee and California four sons T C Duncan Jr Darrell Lewis and Larry Duncan a sister Dorothy Mitchell of Silsbee
Scott Ray known as Skeeter of Silsbee died at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Copeland's Clinic. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Farmer Funeral Chapel with graveside rites at Big Sandy Cemetery. He was a retired lawyer for Kirby Lumber Corp and longtime employee of Long Bell Lumber Co. He was a native of Tyler County and had lived in Silsbee the last 20 years. He is survived by his sister Mrs Lula Ray and sister-in-law Mrs Eloise Parker of Lumberton.
Mrs. Dorotha Cooper Scurry expresses gratitude for flowers cards and prayers during her hospital stay and shares she is convalescing at home. She thanks God and signs as daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Cooper.
North Hardin Water Supply Corp of Hardin County received a 150000 FHA loan approved Jan 24 to finish site work at the second water well and fund line extensions. The group already serves about 270 families with 40 miles of line and aims for 380 more connections across 80 miles. The first well sits three miles north of Silsbee near FM 92. the second well is four miles north on the Bischamp Road.
A one night forestry short course for small landowners will be held February 6 at 7 p.m. in the west wing of the Hardin County Courthouse in Kountze. Topics cover timber marking sale timing taxes and the Texas Forest Incentive Program with five top speakers. Sponsors include the Hardin County Program Building Forestry Committee the Forestry Industry IRS Texas Forest Service and Texas Agricultural Extension Service.
City Council on January 28 1975 passed Ordinance 175 2 amending section 11 of the 1967 ordinance with maximum charges of 650 for the first TV connection and 150 for each additional, to be filed with the city and not changed without council consent. A second reading is set for February 11 1975. Also a unanimous resolution 15 1 outlines election candidacy procedures. Bids for one police car in Kountze with specified engine and features are due February 5 1975.
Mrs. Gerald Dean was installed as Senior Warden of St. John’s Episcopal Church last Sunday by Rev. Don Sheffield. She is the first woman to hold the office, appointed by the vicar. Also installed were Bishop’s Committee members Mrs. Tennison Mack Lacy Don Longenberger and Zack Taylor. John Sassaman elected Junior Warden for 1975.
Funeral services for John D. Smith 57 of Silsbee were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Primus Chapel C.M.E. Church with Rev. Eddie Joyce officiating. Burial followed at Kirby Cemetery. Smith died Wednesday night at his residence. He leaves his widow Dutchie Smith two daughters Ola Mae Verett of Call and Margie Ann Michen of Galveston two sisters Betha Washington of Beaumont Cordia Spikes of Kirbyville and three brothers Artie Smith of Nacogdoches Van D. Smith of Magroria Springs and Buster Smith.
Funeral services for Guy J Whiteside 77 of Warren were held at Edwards Funeral Home Woodville with Rev A L Marcantell and Rev H A Mathias officiating Burial followed at Fellowship Cemetery Whiteside died at 430 am Friday in Hardin Memorial Hospital Kountze He was a Polk County native and lived in Warren several years Survivors include his daughter Dorothy Moore of Silsbee a brother Kelley Whiteside of Silsbee and two sisters Mrs Pearl Kimmey of Kirbyville and Mrs Bessie Brent of Houston
The message thanks doctors nurses hospital staff and others for care during Mr. Chambers illness and praises Rev Barclay Rev Brown and Rev Jonte for their prayers. It also thanks Mr Kirkendall for returning a lost purse. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Chambers.
Commissioner Barrington backed keeping Buddy Moore on coordinating job programs as Loften Loftin urged the county to let the task proceed. Bartlett reported Title II has 10,645 left to spend by June 30, Title II 15,000 must be used by June 30, and Title VI about 10,500 must be used by January 1976.
Silsbee volunteers logged a grass fire on Mitigwa Road west of Silsbee. Fire Chief Russell Busby said the latest call came in at 4 07 p m Sunday Jan 26 and noted only one fire call occurred between Jan 19 and Jan 26.
San Jose singer composer Bill Harmon will perform at New Covenant Assembly of God Church on February 5 at 7 30 p m His gospel songs include Reach Out and Touch the Lord He Knows What I Need and He'll Be There His works have been recorded by Tennessee Ernie Ford Jimmie Davis and Jimmy Swaggart Harmon has appeared in over 3000 churches since 1961 presenting Christ in song and testimony Rev Jack Holt serves as pastor at the church.
Practical guidance suggests reducing fuel use by avoiding peak congestion. Start earlier or stay later to bypass rush hour and minimize idling in traffic.
Monday offers Sloppy Joes on buns with dry beans fruit pudding and milk. Tuesday features Country fried steaks rice and gravy field peas peaches and peanut butter cake with rolls and milk. Wednesday serves Ravioli mac and cheese fruit cup cookies rolls and milk. Thursday presents Turkey and dressing giblet gravy cranberry sauce green beans candied sweet potatoes pineapple upside down cake rolls and milk. Friday plans Corn dogs black beans cabbage slaw rolls and milk.
Sabine Monument Company advertises memorials with contact 832-2841 at 2295 Grand Beaumont offering Rock of Ages products for lasting tributes.
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