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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
7
The measure would create a pension for retired Texas Rangers and their widows not eligible for the Employees Retirement System of Texas. It would be funded by a special pension fund, with the issue to be voted statewide on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1958.
Amendment HJR 48, number five on the ballot, outlines home rule city powers to longer terms up to four years for municipal officers with civil service unaffected. It provides automatic resignation upon candidacy for another office, and election of governing body members with vacancies filled by special elections within 120 days. Necessary proclamation and publication required by law.
Proposed constitutional amendment to allow counties to establish retire ment, disability and death compensation funds for appointive and elective officers and employees, with voter approval and election procedures set for November 4, 1958. Includes ballot wording for FOR and AGAINST, publication requirements, and governor's notice.
The text outlines a Texas amendment to empower the Legislature to authorize vendor payments for medical care beyond direct public assistance to aged, blind, dependent children, and disabled recipients. It notes acceptance of federal funds with state expenditures not exceeding federal levels and requires a statewide ballot on a November 1958 election. The governor is directed to issue the proclamation and arrange the election per law.
In spring 1953 at Lackland AFB, Don Finsterwald, then a little known 27 year old Ohio NCAA champ turned pro, is profiled as a rising golfing talent. He shoots 67 at the Lackland course to set a new record, surpassing Porky Oliver, while fellow athletes and teams from Texas and nearby bases reflect on his potential and career.
Proposed amendment to Section 28 of Article 5 would require vacancies for County Judge and Justices of the Peace to be filled by the Commissioners Court until the next General Election. The measure authorizes Governor appointed vacancies for higher courts and directs publication and election procedures. If approved, the amendment becomes part of Texas Constitution.
The proposed amendment details annual legislative sessions, first regular session in 1959, with phased periods for hearings and actions, and limits on emergency measures. It also sets salaries for legislators, per diem caps, and temporary residence for the lieutenant governor and speaker. The measure includes Section 24a on residence and a proclamation requirement by the governor for the election.
The piece notes ongoing ribbing among old grads as the football season nears with the High School All-Star game in Houston. It names Orland (Orlando) Blackburn at La Marque, Ray Jones at Livingston, Tucker Lester, Snake Bailey, Ross Hightower, Joe Lee Kirgan, and others tied to Baylor, Aggies, and Bear baseball. It highlights Pasadena, Victoria, and Bay City as centers of attention with coaching moves from Stoney Phillips to Bob Barfield at Pasadena, Bert Coan and Gordon Wood connections, and local sports editors Russ Parker Kyle Griffin and Bill McMurray.
Texas Game and Fish Commission unveils 1958 fall hunting rules after biologist review. Doves open Sept 1 in North zone through Oct 20, South zone Oct 1 to Nov 19, with Mourning Dove in Rio Grande counties for two days. White wing season starts Sept 14 2 pm for two days. Deer season Nov 16 to Dec 31. Antelope expands in Trans Pecos by three days and Panhandle dates Oct 14-19. Quail Dec 1 to Jan 16 with Crockett county opening. turkey season unchanged. Digest of laws to be distributed via dealers and wardens.
The Texas Agricultural Extension Service releases a leaflet titled The Bible and Agriculture by Reagan Brown. It argues modern farming reflects biblical agricultural principles and that natural laws governing farming are divine laws to be understood and applied. The pamphlet highlights biblical references to agriculture and discusses them.
The notice directs readers to obtain materials from the Local County Agents or the Agricultural Information Office at College Station, and to request document L-146.
Mrs. C. D. Thomas and Mrs. J. B. Faggard hosted a stork shower for Mrs. L. H. Sampson at Mrs. C. O. Thomas home with pink and blue decor. Out of town guests included Mrs. W. L. Cornwell Groves Mrs. R. K. Anderson Mrs. J. D. Die Mrs. Emma Robertson Mrs. Frank Wasson Mrs. Ella Stewart Mrs. M. H. Bordeman Mrs. Paul Ewing Mrs. James Paul Thomas Beaumont Mrs. L. T. Tuttle Mrs. Harold Davis Devers and Mrs. H. C. Sampson High Island.
A pharmacy advertisement stresses strict regulation of drugs and urges customers to obtain medicines from pharmacists. It promises safety through pharmacist guidance and cautions against overdosing or misuse, offering prescription pickup or delivery and inviting patients to have prescriptions compounded.
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