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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1969
Page
2
An open horse show is planned for Saturday at 3 p m at the Tyler County Youth Riders Arena on Highway 1013 west of Spurger. Judge is Jerry W Catham of Bar G Ranch. An all around high point trophy and two 1969 colts will be awarded. Concessions available. For details contact H J Jordan, Spurger, 429 3647.
The town notes multiple births across Silsbee area families. Dell West welcome a 5 pound 14 ounce daughter at Baptist Hospital. Fullingim Dearall and Fonville families report newborns at Silsbee Doctors Hospital and St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Frank Morris and Josey families announce births in Dallas and Silsbee facilities.
The Texas Legislature reconvenes Monday July 28 at the capitol to finish a $5.6 billion two year budget and approve a revenue plan estimated at $300 million or more. Governor Preston Smith outlines recommendations on opening day after talks with business leaders while lawmakers push a welfare spending cap vote and other constitutional amendments.
Meditation from The Upper Room urges focus on constructive acts rather than hatred. It parallels Jesus and Paul teaching to overcome evil with good, urging love for enemies and practical compassion toward those ensnared by wrongdoing.
Mrs. Bertie Edwards, aged 78, will celebrate her birthday on Aug 21. She has lived in Silsbee for 71 years and now resides with daughter Mrs. G G Jordan in Belle Chasse Louisiana. She recovered some mobility after a May 1968 stroke and uses a walker. She is widow of H O Edwards. son Tully Edwards predeceased her. She hopes to visit Silsbee soon.
Extension Foods Specialist Jimmie Kay Allom says eligible Texas families receiving commodity foods could soon receive a new extra fine corn meal. The meal can be used like flour for cookies biscuits and corn meal.
Eligible full time students aged 18 to 22 receiving social security benefits may keep their checks during the summer if they return to school in the fall. Benefits may be earned while working in vacation or term as long as yearly earnings stay under 1680 dollars. For questions, visit the social security representative in Silsbee City Hall council room Monday 9 to 11:30 a.m. or call Beaumont 835-3911 extension 276.
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