Florida to Impose Mandatory Three-Year Prison Term
Gov. Reubin Askew signed SB55 on May 14 setting a minimum three year sentence for major felonies involving a firearm. The law, effective July 1, targets robbery rape murder assault burglary and other serious crimes and limits judges discretion by prohibiting withholding adjudication or suspending sentences.
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Robert L. F. Sikes
Fla
Reubin Askew
Congress
Florida
Askew
Resident questions city court conduct and chief resigns in Silsbee
Letters discuss a June 20 municipal court case over a stop sign ticket, criticizing the city attorney and judge while alleging a biased courtroom. A second letter honors Bob Ogden's police leadership, questioning his resignation after long service and community work in Silsbee Texas.
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City of Silsbee
Kirby Street
Highway 96
Silsbee
Law on plea bargaining hinges on prosecuting attorney approach
The law takes effect only if the prosecuting attorney refuses to urge the accused to plead guilty to a lesser charge. Without such plea bargaining the accused faces a jury trial and potential three year mandatory sentence if found guilty.
Ruth Meek Award Continued By Alpha Delta Kappa
Mrs Lea Gardner president of Texas Beta Eta Chapter announces the ADE Ruth Meek Scholarship funds will be maintained to help a high school senior girl pursue teaching. The memorial fund honors Ruth Meek a longtime teacher and librarian at Silsbee Junior High now named ADE Ruth Meek Scholarship. Contributions can be mailed to 110 Timberlane Drive Silsbee with acknowledgments and donor notification planned.
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Lea Gardner
Texas Beta Eta
Alpha Delta Kappa
ADE
Ruth Meek
Meek
Silsbee Junior High
Gardner
Madelon Odom Elected Secretary-Treasurer at Sigma Tau Delta
Madelon Odom of Silsbee was elected secretary-treasurer of the Mary Hardin-Baylor College chapter of Sigma Tau Delta the national honorary English society. A junior at MHB she plans to major in English and is a member of Alpha Psi Omega. She is the daughter of Wardie Odom.
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Belton
Madelon Odom
Silsbee
Mary Hardin-Baylor College
Sigma Tau Delta
National
MHB
Miss Odom
Alpha Psi Omega
Honorary Dramatic Fraternity
Wardie Odom
McKeown Receives MA Degree From Sam Houston State
Jess P McKeown son of Mr and Mrs Doyle F McKeown of 1510 Roosevelt Drive Silsbee earned a Master of Arts in physical education from Sam Houston State University on May 14 He is a 1969 Silsbee High School graduate and teaches in the Galena Park School District with his wife Monica Susanne Speck He took night classes during the year while completing the masters program.
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Jess P McKeown
Doyle F. McKeown
Roosevelt Drive
Silsbee
Sam Houston State University
Jess
Silsbee High School
Monica Suzanne Speck
Galena Park
Sam Houston
Camping Family Style: Be Safe at Campgrounds
Advice on preventing theft and violence at campgrounds emphasizes staying alert to suspicious behavior, judging campers by appearance and gear, and using neighborly cooperation. Readers are urged to watch rentals, seek help from rangers, and share watches while away. A free 22 page booklet offers quick meals and safety tips.
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Camping Family Style
Briscoe Urges Care as Fourth of July Traffic Fatalities Seen Rising
Governor Dolph Briscoe warns Texas motorists to observe the 55 mph limit and use rest stops during the Fourth of July weekend. He cites a predicted rise in traffic deaths, notes past holiday tolls, and calls for heightened enforcement, media outreach, and drivers to pace themselves and avoid alcohol-impaired driving.
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Dolph Briscoe
Texas
Briscoe
Jaycees
Texas Highway Department
Lumberton TOPS Club meets with gains and fruit basket prize
The Lumberton TOPS group met Tuesday June 17 at Lumberton High School with 14 members weighing in and a total nine pounds lost. Val Carter chaired the session and Mary Burns won the fruit basket with a 3 percent loss.
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Lumberton Tops
Lumberton High School
Val Carter
Mary Burns
Thanking Community for Kindness After Sudden Loss
The family of Johnny Wilson expresses gratitude for prayers visits flowers cards and meals shown after the unexpected death. They especially thank those who prayed for Dana and request continued prayers for her recovery. God bless you for your helpful kindness.
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Dana
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Azzie Lee Busby
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and others for prayers and sympathy after the loss of Mrs. Azzie Lee Busby. Special gratitude to Dr Wilde and Doctors Hospital nursing staff for their kindness. God bless you all from Ida Mae Smith and L C Busby and family.
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Azzie Lee Busby
Dr. Wilde
Doctors Hospital
Pounds Weight Loss Club Meeting at Lumberton School
A local weight loss club will start meetings at Lumberton Middle School with weigh-ins beginning at 6 p.m. Information is available from Marie Neely at 755-4816.
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Lumberton Middle School
Marie Neely
Local man thanks community after Mrs Jessie Foster’s death
Mr C D Foster of Leesville La expresses gratitude to the city for kindness shown after the death of his wife Mrs Jessie Foster who passed away June 13. He thanks neighbors for flowers meals and visits during his sorrow.
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Jessie Foster
R.N. Carolyn Rice Expresses Gratitude and Reflection
Carolyn Rice R N thanks colleagues and recalls a moment of focused care and teamwork. The note emphasizes appreciation for support and dedication in patient care, illustrating a nurse’s gratitude and professional spirit.
Silsbee Masonic Lodge No 295 Meet Twice Monthly
Lodge notice states stated meetings of Silsbee Masonic Lodge No 295 F and AM in Silsbee Texas on South 15th Street and Avenue J occur the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 00 p m Visiting brethren are cordially invited
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Silsbee
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