Editorial staff and staff roles at the newspaper
The list names editor and publisher A L Read, reporter-photographer Whitman, society editor Adams, receptionist Vthersby, controller Arbara Paret, feature writer Lola Burgess, and the mechanical department staff including Leigh Foreman, Lasye Linotype, Williams and Bodylel Summer Apprentice, outlining the paper’s personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A L. Read
RNR
Whitman
W Adams
Vthersby
Arbara Paret
Lola Burgess
Talk of the Town
Leigh
Lasye Linotype
Tor Williams
Precinct 2 faces garbage crisis and funding cuts
County residents in Precinct 2 struggle with litter and overflowing dumpsters after rapid waste system changes. Officials blame funding gaps and vehicle shortages as citizens reclaim responsibility and seek a sustainable disposal plan amidst public concern and safety hazards.
Social Security increases add 305000 to Hardin County checks
New schedule raises benefits for Hardin County residents on Social Security. The six month total adds about 305000 to local checks this year, with annual increases of 609000 over the past year. Average retired worker payments rise from 2448 to 2616 and disabled from 2736 to 2904, elderly couples to 4464, and aged widows to 2496, while payroll taxes remain about 5.85 percent per worker for the next 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thardin
Social? Securit Administration
Yates
Aaron
Cystic Fibrosis Campaign Chairs Named in Area
Bobby Meigs and Mrs. Martha Downing were named campaign chairmen for the Kiss Your Baby campaign to raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis research and patient care in Silsbee and Lumberton. The effort supports research, diagnosis, and treatment across more than 100 CF centers while educating the public on signs and symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Meigs
Silsbee
Martha Downing
Lumberton
Meigs
Downing
Wwe
Fox
Campnion
Wade
Funeral Services Held For Nelson Smith
Funeral services for Nelson Smith 73 were at First Baptist Church on North Second Street with burial in Kirby Cemetery. He died July 2 at Kountze Nursing Center. A Jasper County native long in the area he was a retired seaman. Survivors include siblings and multiple children. Pallbearers named with honorary participants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Smith
First Baptist Church
North Second Street
Kirby Cemetery
Smith
Kountze Nursing Center
Jasper County
Rosie Lee Collina
Lufkin
Monro Smith
Lancaster
Calif
Norman
Detroit
Alma
Ida Mae
Rena Smith
Silsbee
Carey Smith
Seattle
Robert Smith
Richmond
Joseph Lannier
Delton C. Elim
Joseph C. Siggers
Anthony J. Elam Travis A. Siggers
Charlie A Siggers
Thicket Receives 19 Million for Land Purchase Plan
The Interior Department announced a 19.3 million appropriation in 1977 for land acquisition for the Big Thicket National Preserve after the House Senate Conference Committee set a total LWCF ceiling of 897 million. Senator Bentsen of Texas hailed the decision enabling faster purchase of designated lands for the preserve.
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U.S. Department of Interior
Big Thicket National Preserve
Interior Department
House Senate Conference Committee
Total Land and Water Conservation Fund
Big Thicket
Big Chicket National Preserve
Sen Fdo
Bentsen
Texas
House swapping seen as vacation option with precautions
Consumers consider house swapping to cut costs on vacations by staying in a different home. The guide stresses beware of risks from letting strangers access your property and recommends careful planning, written agreements, and thorough information sharing to minimize misunderstandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Consumer Protection Division
United States
Proof of Income Helps Establish SSI Eligibility
The Social Security Administration outlines the documents needed to prove income and resources for SSI claims. Hayden Moore notes delays stem from claimants not providing proof. bring pension letters, pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements, vehicle details, and life insurance policies to support eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Hayden Moore
Beaumont Social Security Office
SSI
Veterans Administration
Open House Honors Richard Lee Harwell
Mr and Mrs Richard Lee Harwell will be honored with an open house Sunday from 3 30 to 5 at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Roosevelt Drive The couple married Saturday July The Harwells are Silsbee High School graduates and attended Lamar University They will live in Beatmont where he works for American Darling Valve Co Friends and relatives are invited through the press to attend the open house
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lee Harwell
Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
Roosevelt Drive
Tammie Lesa Hargrove
Mr. Harwell
Floyd G. Harnove
Mgr
Kenneth L. Harwell
Silsbee
Lamar University
Beatmont
American Darling Valve Co
Revival at First Baptist Lumberton Draws Crowds
Revival services run July 11 to 16 at First Baptist Church of Lumberton with a 10 am morning and 7 30 pm evening service Rev Robert Cheek of Jasper is the evangelist Jamall Badry from Oklahoma City will present the music program A concert is planned for Friday night July 16 Rev Rowat H Smith leads the church
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First Baptist Church of
Lumberton
Robert Cheek
First Baptist Church
Jasper
Jamall Badry
Oklahoma City
Miusie
Rowat H. Smith
Card of Thanks to Peur-Mont Nursing Center and Friends
The family thanks Peur Mont Nursing Center friends for visits letters and the card from Silsbee State Bank. Mr. Eubanks is in Methodist Hospital Houston and asks prayers for him and the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peur-Mont Nursing Center
Silsbee State Bank
Eubanks
Methodist Hospital
Houston
Federal flood study planned for Silsbee Texas
The Federal Insurance Administration will fund a detailed flood hazard study for Silsbee Hardin County Texas under federal acts. Black & Veatch Consulting Engineers will perform the work to evaluate flood hazards determine elevations and establish flood insurance premium rates for new and existing structures. Public meetings will be announced to share technical details and findings. Letters testamentary for Charles G Wilson issued July 6 1976 to Margaret Mary Wilson with Hardin County Texas address for claims.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Toy
Silsbee
Hardin County
Texan
Federal Insurance Administration
Black & Vested Consulting Fresneers
Kansas City
Missouri
Dallais
Texas
Shrey
Mayer Oat Silsbee
Charles G Wilson
Chase
Hardin Wounty
News agencies cut Democratic Convention coverage amid price hikes
The Washington Post reports Hearst and 10 other major outlets pulled back coverage due to alleged rent and equipment price gouging for the Democratic National Convention. Costs cited include $6.50 for curtains, $30 for chairs, $40 for a coat tree, and $110 for a desk, with phones and furniture costs rising sharply.
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William Claiborne
New York
Hearst
Today
Jimmy Carter
Madison Square
Liresi
New York Telephone Co
Miami
Associated Press
Rockefeller Plaza
Washington
Robert Strauss
Madison Square Garden
A-J Contracting Co
Vincent Clephas
Big Apple Moves In for a Big Rip-off
City officials and residents discuss a sweeping scheme dubbed the Big rip-off as New York confronts alleged fraud and rising costs in a high-profile case. Authorities warn of financial impact and call for vigilance against deceptive practices.
James E. Stiba Joins Bercen Chemical Co as Sales Rep
James E. Stiba has joined Bercen Chemical Co. as a technical sales representative. He will service the paper and paper converting industries mainly in the south from his Star Route box 1796 Silsbee office. He holds a B A in chemistry from Southwest Texas State University earned in 1965. After graduation he was with Eastex Inc as a chemist and later supervisor of process control before joining Bercen.
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James E. Stiba
Bercen Chemical Co
Star Route
Box 1796
Silsbee
Stiba
Southwest Textas State University
Eastex” Inc
Bercen
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Silshee
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Bill Brock
Tenn
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the Post
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American Chiropractic Association
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