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Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1974

Page

8

Calvert Herridge Wedding at First Baptist Church

Terri Lynn Calvert and David Neal Herridge wed on June 22 in the First Baptist Church with a formal double ring ceremony. The bride wore an empire satin lace gown and carried a yellow rose and white orchid bouquet. Suzanne Calvert was maid of honor and the couple plans to live in Houston after a honeymoon trip to Galveston and Dallas.

Terr Lynn Calvert David Neal Herridge R. E. Barclay First Baptist Church George W. Calvert Silsbee Max N. Herridge Houston al Glenn Suzanne Calvert Valerie Herridge Lisa Newlin Beeville Steven Rodgers Darrell Lowe George Spindler Danny Kasseroler Ronald Calvert Fellowship Hall Debbie Goodman Beaumont Marianne Newlin Sarah Griffin Pamela Ludwig Galveston Dallas Mr. Herridge

Golf champions and flight finals from midweek event

The article lists final scores and flight champions from a midweek golf championship. Mike Allen 290 Ned Johnson 294 Paul Lana 297 Dennis Walsh 298 D Woods 302 led early sections. Flight winners include Bill Pelezar over James Farris in First Flight, Pat Day over J R Hopkins in Second, Render Wilson over Bill Hamblen in Third, Gene Strader over Carroll Weaver in Fourth, Bill Corbin over Ronald Renz in Fifth, Morris Mixon over Jerry Davidson in Sixth, and T W Daniels over Don Jones in Seventh with several consolation wins. Carroll Weaver received a sportsmanship award and Ronnie Gibbs won a gift certificate for closest to hole on the par-3 seventh.

Mike Allen Ned Johnson Paul Lana Dennis Walsh D. Woods Bill Pelezar James Farris Lynn Conine John Carmichael Pat Day J. R. Hopkins Jim Carmicie Art Brodie Render Wilson Bill Hamblen Jim Lange Kenneth Adams Gene Strader Carroll Weaver Roy Hammerling Pete Sterling Bill Corbin Ronald Renz N. Golden Joe Coco Morris Mixon Jerry Davidson Ed Nash Duane Baker T. W. Daniels Don Jones Sam McKim James Sellers

Arson Suspected In Trailer Fire That Destroyed Home

Sheriff reports ongoing probe into Monday fire that destroyed Ronnie Henley’s mobile home in Lumberton. Indications point to arson with the living room floor the origin, aided by a flammable liquid per investigators. Henley and family lost everything except worn clothes. no charges filed as of Wednesday afternoon.

Ronnie Henley Billy Paine Henley Lumberton Paine i

County Board Actions Include Appraisal Contract and Extensions

The county renewed an appraisal contract with Pritchard and Associates raising the fee about 11 percent to roughly $18,000 annually for a two year period. The court tabled acceptance of Mrs Toy L Smith as County Extension Agent until in person review. Appointments were made to the Hardin Memorial Hospital Board replacing O D Hamilton and others re appointed. Board of Equalization hearings set for Aug 13 local roll and Aug 14 industrial roll. resignation of Marvin D Riley from the County Health Department accepted. bid from Stamford London for filing equipment at $196 per unit for eight units approved.

Billy Paine Nacogdoches Beaumont Pritchard and Associates Toy L. Smith Cameron County Emmett Lack Smith A. Vivian Goodrum Oscar Yellett Dave Cook George Shanks Conley Bradshaw Eugenia Gauntt Ed Spears Hardin Memorial Hospital Board W. W. Ellis Yellott O. D. Hamilton Board of Equalization Marvin D. Riley iCounty Health Department Stafford-London

Mission Society to Conduct Lessons at First Baptist Church

The Mission Society of the First Baptist Church on North 2nd Street will host a three night series titled reach out from June 26 to 28 at 7 p.m. Speakers include Mrs. Ruth Mays Mrs. Alzetta Sharp and Mrs. Willie Mae Hollis. On Sunday June 30 guest speaker will be Mrs. Annie Bowie with signing by Mrs. Shirley Johnson. The events celebrate annual women's day under Pastor Rev. S. Booker with Mrs. M. V. Jeter as president.

Mission Society of the First Baptist Church North 2Nd Street Ruth Mays Alzetta Sharp Willie Mae Hollis Annie Bowie Shirley Johnson Rev. S. Booker M. V. Jeter

Card of Thanks from M. O. Leggett

A note of gratitude from M. O. Leggett thanks friends and neighbors for cards visits and offers of help during hospital stay and convalescence at home.

Funeral Services For Mrs. Ella Freeman

Funeral services for Ella Freeman 72 of Alta Loma are at 10 am today at Farmer Funeral Chapel with Weldon Presley officiating. Burial follows at Resthaven Cemetery. She died at 7:45 am Tuesday in a LaMarque hospital. She was born in Oklahoma and lived most of her life in Silsbee. Survivors include three daughters J M Cox Alta Loma W F Gilley and Rose Cook both Silsbee and sister Inez Brown Port Arthur.

Ella Freeman Alta Loma Farmer Funeral Chapel Weldon Presley Resthaven Cemetery LaMarque Hospital Oklahoma Silsbee J. M. Cox W. F. Gilley Rose Cook Inez Brown Port Arthur

Beating Incident Leaves Victim Hospitalized in Beaumont

Tyler County deputies report a man beaten around 6 p m Monday by Jimmy Loftin of Fred. He was taken to Silsbee Doctors Hospital for emergency care then transferred to St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont and admitted at Houston Hospital. The attacker used a blunt object possibly a hammer and fled. the victim was not robbed.

Tyler County Jimmy Loftin Fred Silsbee Doctors Hospital St. Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont Houston Hospital Smith

Williamson Couple to Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs E B Williamson will host an open house July 2 from 2 to 8 pm at their Cravens Camp Road home to celebrate their golden wedding. They were married July 2 1924 in Liberty and moved to Silsbee in 1951. They have four daughters thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Hosts include Ruth Gordon Alma Bohler Frankie Richardson Barbara Hoover Rita House and Nancy Tidwell of Silsbee.

E. B. Williamson Cravens Camp Road Williamson Frankie Brown Liberty Silsbee Atlantic Richfield Ruth Gordon Alma Bohler Frankie Richardson Barbara Hoover Gordon Bohler

Fire Marshal Appointment Sparks Council Protest

Former City Fire Marshal J C Busby challenged the council over Billy Slaydon’s appointment to Fire Marshal. The council had approved Slaydon and other fire department appointments. Mayor Hays urged Busby to keep personalities out, while Busby called Slaydon a bully and suggested his nephew Johnny Walters for the post.

J. C. Busby Billy Slaydon Slaydon Hays Busby Bussby

IRS collection process and filing amendments explained

This booklet outlines how the IRS collects overdue income taxes and the taxpayer rights and duties. It also covers when to file Form 1040X to amend a return and the time limits for amendments, with details on interest and penalties for late payment.

IRS

Hospital gratitude note from Bro. Henry Como

Thanking all for kindnesses and good deeds during hospital stay. Special thanks to edge sorters and stackers at Kirby's. May God bless everyone. Prayer from Bro. Henry Como and family.

Edge Kirby’s

Neighbors Honored for Support During Illness

The Mask family expresses thanks to neighbors and friends for flowers food long distance calls and concern while Mr Mask was hospitalized in Center and during convalescence at home Johnny and Gladys Mask

Mr. Mask

Silsbee approves Ordinance 74-7 on insurance advisory panel

City Council of Silsbee on June 25 1974 unanimously passed Ordinance 74-7 amending Ordinance 111 which created the Insurance Advisory Commission. The measure provides for workers compensation insurance under Article 309h and includes an emergency enactment. Attest by Mayor James L. Hays and City Secretary Edna E. Brown.

City of Silsbee THE Insurance Advisory Commission

Mormon Church Plans Public Barbecue Fundraiser

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints sponsors a barbecue at Pine Plaza Shopping Center on Saturday June 29 starting at 11 a.m. Chicken and hot links will be sold with proceeds supporting local church projects.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Pine Plaza

AA To Hold Open House On Sunday

Silsbee Alcoholic Anonymous will hold an open house Sunday to celebrate one year of sobriety for a member. The noon meal will be served at 1 30 p.m. in their clubhouse at 1420 Woodrow Road with a guest speaker present.

Silsbee Alcoholic Anonymous Woodrow Road

Carruth Family Vacation Highlights Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Louie Carruth and their children returned from a Florida vacation visiting Disney World Cypress Gardens and Kennedy Space Center. Rossi rode a moon buggy during the excitement at the Space Center.

Louie Carruth Florida Disney World Cypress Gardens Kennedy Space Center Rossi

Vacation Alert praise for Silsbee police

A Silsbee couple commends the city Police Department for checking their home while they traveled to Paris Texas. They return to find an officer already at their house and thank Chief Tarve and the department for prompt vigilance.

Paris Texas Tarve John Gibson

Queen Coronation Night for Silsbee Little League

The Silsbee Little League holds a Queen Coronation tonight at 7:30 in the Senior Field of the Little League Park. Olan Davis, president, will present first place trophies to major minor senior and all-stars from senior and major leagues. Justice of the Peace Kyle Reeves serves as master of ceremonies with a ceremony committee led by Mrs. Laverne Taylor and others.

Little League Park Olan Davis Little League Justice of the Peace Kyle Reeves Laverne Taylor Jojanne Rolls Joanne Hignett Joanne LaToof Anita Wilson

Barclay Wins BS in Electrical Engineering at UT Austin

Daniel Alvin Barclay, son of Mr and Mrs W A Barclay Jr of Silsbee, receives a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Texas College of Engineering. The announcement notes 219 spring candidates and four women among degree seekers. Dean Earnest F. Gloyna released the list.

Austin University of Texas College of Engineering Earnest F. Gloyna Daniel Alvin Barclay W. A. Barclay Jr Dardin Drive Silsbee

Last Rites For Bronson Baker Sr. Are Today

Funeral services for Bronson Baker Sr. 71, will be at 2 p.m. today at Farmer Funeral Home Chape with Rev. W A Rashall officiating and Rev. Clyde Drake assisting. Burial follows. He died at 6 a.m. June 21 in Silsbee Doctors Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Tyler County and lived most of his life in Silsbee. He was a retired maritime worker. Pallbearers include Pete Jim and Jackie Baker K C Gore Larry D Cawley and H E Baker. Survivors: wife Arzalia Baker sons Jack C. Baker Frank B. Baker Bronson Baker Jr. all of Silsbee daughters Willie B. Sore Mattie D. Sanford Sally Karnes Betty Jo Ward all of Silsbee Gladys Miller of Lumberton a brother Leroy Baker of Houston and four sisters Lillie Sanders of Silsbee Willie B. Balla of Waller Annie Lee Rudd and Eula Mae Taylor, both of Houston.

Bronson Baker Sr Farmer Funeral Home Chape W. A. Rashall Clyde Drake Resthaven Baker Silsbee Doctors Hospital Tyler County Silsbee Pete Jim Jackie Baker K. C. Gore Larry D. Cawley H. E. Baker Arzalia Baker Jack C. Baker Frank B. Baker Bronson Baker Jr Willie B. Sore Mattie D. Sanford Sally Karnes Betty Jo Ward Gladys Miller Lumberton Leroy Baker Houston Lillie Sanders Willie B. Balla Waller Annie Lee Rudd Eula Mae Taylor

Silsbee TOPS Club Swim Meet Held

Silsbee TOPS Club met Tuesday at Hardin County Savings and Loan with 20 members weighing in and a total weight loss of 23 pounds. Sgt. Al Burleson spoke on Self Defense.

Silsbee Hardin County Savings and Loan al Burleson

Silsbee Pine Hill Swim Team at Golden Triangle Meet

Silsbee Pine Hill Swim Team sponsored a summer event for all area teams at the Silsbee pool. The Silsbee team finished in fourth place. Their next meet is set for June 29 in Neder land.

Silsbee Pine Hill Golden Triangle

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Terri Lynn Calvert David Herridge Jay Collier Mission Society M. O. Leggett SABCO Sabco Pro Roach ANT Lee’s Grocery Williams Center Kountze Boat & Motor Mon-Ark Mercury Silsbee Automotive Parts West Avenue E. B. Williamsons Rita House Nancy Tidwell Mrs U.S Henry Como Johnny and Gladys Mask Attest James L. Hays Edna E. Brown Mormon Church Macon County Samuel 2. Arhoff Max Baer CFI Ico Macon County Line Bobbie Gentry W. A. Robertson Daniel A. Barclay Silsbee Tops Club Nederland Silsbee Drug Store E. Ave Tucker P. O. Box Silsbee, Texas Hardin, Jefferson, Jasper Tyler Counties
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