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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1976
Page
2
Fragmented OCR lists several individuals including Ay Read Cuarrie Warner Mrs Wrona Whiteman and others like Soria McInnts Richard Waver Lola Porgess, showing garbled names and partial titles in a damaged record. No clear event or action is discernible from the legible fragments.
The readable fragments discuss Texas taxes and consumer concerns with references to control, audit, and financial terms. The passage mentions inspectors or comptrollers and hints at scrutiny of contributions or expenses. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
The notices report multiple births including a son to David Ashcratt and a daughter to Mark Randolph with hospital details, then shift to a Texas sales tax advisory. The comptroller urges artists and exhibitors at arts and crafts events to secure sales tax permits, collect tax, and file returns, stressing advance compliance.
Ira and Helen Rogers report a gate on Thompson Lake Road to deter speeders after a petition to the Hardin County Commissioners Court. They credit Rex Moore with securing a speed limit sign and road maintenance, urge action on Pet. 2 roads, and threaten prosecution if vandalism or arson resumes. The couple notes Sheriff Paine’s permission to block the road and calls for county-wide attendance at commissioners meetings to support Hardin County.
Funeral services for John Steve Williford 77 were held at 4 p m Saturday at Pace Funeral Home with burial in Fellowship Cemetery in Warren. Williford died Friday at 10 15 p m in Kountze Nursing Center. A native of Vilmes Mills he lived in Keountai the last 30 years and was a retired sawmill worker. Survivors include two sons Floyd and Piva Williford of Kountze and two daughters Mrs Wilma Land of Beaumont and Mrs Doe Karnes of Silsbee.
The Silsbee TOPS Club met July 6 in the Gulf States Utilities Building. Seven members weighed in with a total loss of 11 pounds. Mrs. Mildred Parks won the weekly fruit basket with an 8 pound loss.
Administrative Law Judge urged dismissal of an unfair labor practice allegation against Temple Eastex in the Temple Kastex Forest Products Division. The dismissal cites side-by-side work history and public merger publicity, while noting a factory wage raise and unresolved certification status for local workers.
A sprawling compilation shows transfers and deeds in hard county including names such as W. Vishevy, Hubert Prank, Charles A. Davis, J. K. Colina, Patilfe de ux, J. Neal Lindes ux to Alted econ toot, and many others. The long ledger itemizes assignments to banks, trustees, and various heirs, with parties like Central Bank, Liberty Federal, and State positions referenced amid a dense sequence of property transactions and legal actions.
The Lions announce a summer horse show on August 1 at 9 a.m. with an all around trophy for each age group and high point individual. Details contact Tran Dillon Ferguson at 276-1643.
The Tri-County Trail Blazers held a July meeting in Peaument State Bank called by president Kad Wortham. They discussed July rides and planned a campout, trade ride, and water neton feast at the Ame preserve on Duby 24 with details from Mr Peadehunp of Lamberten.
Oklahoma preacher Rev Steve Brittain will headline a July revival at the Pintlaptive Church on Highway 96 South. Daily services begin at 11:30 a.m. with a nursery available. Brittain, a Oklahoma native and Oklahoma Baptist University alumnus, has worked with the Richard Hogue team.
Carla Creekmere and Kenneth Melemore announce the engagement of their daughter Carla to Kenneth McLemore son of Mr and Mrs Joe McLemore of Siletne. The wedding date will be announced later. Carla will attend Sitseeigh Behweal next semester. Mr MeLemore is employed by Eastex Tuene.
A historical notice records savings bond sales in Hardin County, noting totals around 45 200 dollars for April and yearly sales near 487.2 million. Names and entities tied to bond transfers include multiple individuals and banks within the region.
Mrs Judy Standifer Sirmons and Herb Deaton Jr both of Konive will wed in Silsbee City Park on July 25 with Pastor John A Danielson officiating Attendants Miss Pam Deaton and Tom Danielson Heparents are Mr and Mrs M N Cavasar and Mr and Mrs Herb Deaton Si of Konitze
A Senate and House debate on sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill frames the issue as broader than funds and favors. It cites persistent gender discrimination, stresses women’s hard work for recognition, and warns that publicity risks undermining the progress by spotlighting a minority of cases while many women still shape congressional work.
The Patterson Family Reunion will be held this weekend at Center Baptist Church in Thicket. Singing is scheduled Saturday night and Sunday afternoon with a basket meal served at noon, according to Pat Hollingsworth.
The AARP Chapter gathers at Silsbee State Bank this evening at 6 30 for a business meeting. Refreshments will be served per Allie Lee Wilkinson Publicity.
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