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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1970
Page
2
Society and Personal Editor Mrs Leona Whitman and Reporter-Photographer Lee Kelly are named along with Doris Woolley as secretary. The mechanical department figures include foreman and operators and apprentice, with co-owners and publisher listed as editor ad manager.
Three Grand Ole Opry stars Tammy Wynette George Jones and Harold Morrison headline a Jasper country and western show to aid the Jasper Youth Foundation The event benefits youth programs and begins at 8 pm at the Jasper Lions Club Arena Wynette known for He Loves Me All the Way Jones famous for When the Grass Grows Over Me and If Not For You Morrison a singer comedian and banjo player based in Nashville performs under Musicor.
The VA plans about 3,300 payments up to $1,600 each toward buying automobiles for veterans who lost the use of an extremity or were blinded due to military duty, with funds allotted for fiscal year 1971.
Texas principals discuss the open-space elementary school model in Austin highlighting large unpartitioned learning areas around centers, team teaching, climate control, and student grouping by abilities. They note gains in independence and engagement, with some challenges but no desire to revert to traditional rows.
Legal views on age deception in marriage and life insurance show fraud only blocks annulment if it hits a fundamental marriage issue. Courts discount minor misstatements like older driving age but insurers rely on age to set risk, with understated ages potentially reducing benefits or voiding policies if dishonesty is proven.
A revival meeting at North Hardin Baptist Church nine miles north of Silsbee on Highway 92 begins July 19 and runs nightly at 7 30 p m through July 26. New pastor R J Simpson leads evangelistic ministry with Rev Vane Miller directing singing and youth program. Nursery will be open for each service.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioners meet in Austin to decide hunting seasons bag limits and special regulations for regulatory counties. They will consider ten proposed changes including archery season dates limits on certain weapons and trapping rules with details on deer and other wildlife.
Lamar State College of Technology library hits 200000 volumes with two new book tracks. Total holdings include 162494 books and 37581 periodicals plus 17634 government documents 11456 microfilm reels and 1500 curriculum guides. Notable additions feature works by Lamar Tech professors including Wooster Dawson Davis Cherry Matthews and Jelen.
One of the largest youth rodeos is set for Polk County Fair Ground Livingston July 15 18. Eight events run nightly with finals July 18 at 8 pm over 350 contestants compete for 3500 in prizes. Queen contest highlights the program. Tickets on sale downtown Livingston or at the gate. Rodeo stock from T Diamond Ranch West Columbia.
CARE has begun operations in Uganda, expanding its humanitarian reach in East Africa to support vulnerable communities with health, nutrition, and emergency aid programs. This milestone enhances regional response capacity and local partnerships.
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