Local Staff Directory Listing
Editor and Publisher R L Read Mrs Leona Whitman Society and Personal Editor Lee Kelly Reporter Photographer Mrs Fern McAdams Secretary Mrs Linda Nolen Receptionist Controller Richard Weathersby Mechanical Department Harold Leigh Foreman Operator Mrs John 8 Basye Linotype Operator James Johnson Printer Pressman Billy Joe Williams Printer Pressman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Read
Leona Whitman
Lee Kelly
Fern McAdams
Linda Nolen
Richard Weathersby
Harold Leigh
John 8
Basye
James Johnson
Billy Joe Williams
Lifeline electricity concept seeks fairer rates
Senator Leahy cites rising bills for households with fixed incomes and backs Lifeline, a plan to charge the first 400 kilowatt hours monthly at $10 in Vermont. Proponents say it would reverse the current structure that favors large users, with higher tiers priced to cover basic costs. The idea gains traction with consumer groups and activist networks led by Ralph Nader allies across multiple states and DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Leahy
New Republic
Ralph Nader
States
District of Columbia
Vermont
Pinecrest Baptist Church to mark 10th anniversary
Pinecrest Baptist Church on West Farm Road 1122 will observe its tenth anniversary on March 23. The church began as a mission of First Baptist Church in Silsbee in March 1962 and became a church in March 1965. Rev. J. R. Mathews is pastor. Rev. J. P. Owens and Rev. Eddis Smith will speak at morning and evening services respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinecrest Baptist Church
West Farm Road
First Baptist Church
Silsbee
Eddis Smith
Brenham
J. P. Owens
J. R. Mathews
Bridal Shower for Miss Bonita Pinckney Ahead of March Wedding
Bridal shower for Bonita Louise Pinckney bride elect of Larry Gene Moss is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. at Miss Vickie De BreTagne’s home with high school friends invited. A linen shower follows on March 20 at 7 p.m. at Miss Bonnie Sue Daigle’s home with Miss Phyllis Moss co-hostess. The couple plans to marry March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at First Pentecostal Church in Lumberton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonita Louise Pinckney
Larry Gene Moss
Vickie de Bretagne
Bonnie Sue Daigle
Mormon Church Road
Phyllis Moss
Miss Pinckney
Mr. Moss
First Pentecostal
Lumberton
Crump's Grass Roots Comment Delivers Lifeline Insight
The Lifeline proposal gains support for keeping electricity costs stable, while industry may shift higher operating costs to consumers to stay afloat, says Ralph Nader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crump
Miss Martha Spell and Bronson Baker to Exchange Vows
The First Pentecostal Church will host the March 22 wedding of Miss Martha Spell and Bronson Baker. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mable Spell of Silsbee and the late Gerald Spell. Mr. Baker is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Martha Spell
Bronson Baker
Mable Spell
Silsbee
Gerald Spell
Mr. Baker
Frank Baker
Tiger Nine Faces LC-M Today In Orange Tournament
Silsbee enters the Orange Tournament with a 1-4 record to face Little Cypress-Mauriceville at 8 p.m. Coach Powell rotates pitchers Mike Ratcliff Bobby Albrecht and Sparky Gore. Batters include Artie Shankle Tom Sawyer Doug Almond David Stout and catcher Paul Broussard with infielders Braswell Lewis Gore and Taylor in key roles. Forest Park beat Silsbee 2-0 after Sparky Gore no hit Forest Park Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Tiger
Orange High
Little Cypress-Mauriceville
Bears
Charles Powell
Tigers
Beaumont High
Sparky Gore
Forest Park Trojans
Forest Park
Trojan
Gary Johnson
Mike Barrett
Johnson
Bubba Bloodsworth
Barrett
Kelly
Beaumont
Powell
Mike Ratcliff
Bobby Albrecht
Artie Shankle
Tom Sawyer
Doug Almond
David Stout
Paul Broussard
Albrecht
Alton Harwell
Curtis Braswell
Marvin Lewis
Gore
Bobby Taylor
Hardin County Deeds Records and Transfers Update
A listing of numerous deeds, trusts, assignments, and notices in Hardin County involving individuals, banks, and corporations. Key parties include Jessie White, First Natl Bank of Silsbee, Gilsbee State Bank, Barre Ryan Mitchell, Fidelity Law and Loan, Marathon Oil Co, Dow Chemical, Union State Bank, and the State of Texas with tax lien and abst actions. Many transactions reference warr deeds, deeds of trust, contracts, and releases across multiple properties and entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Jessie White
Minnie White
Afdt
Nat'l Bank of Silsbee
W. W
Dept. of Treasury
James W. Byrd
Louise Stanford
Charles E. Clowers
Donald Duce
Paul E. Duce
Kountze Dev
General Inttermodal Services, Inc
D. C. Raines
Audra H. Raines
Swart
State of Texas
Fred D. Smith
Union State Bank
Corr
Elizabeth P. Tennison
Robert G. Mizell
L. D. Tyler
Judg
Aetna Finance Co
Jerry W. Atkins
Jude Allied Finance Co
Frank
Nat'l Bank of Brit
W. W. Ferguson
Jerry W. Hanks
G. Ellis Jr
D. A. McDaniel
Ernest L. Sample
Wm. Perry Livingston
Loyd A. Warren
Rex G
Fortenberry
C-Clude
Frances L. McNeill
Rex G Fortenberry
Etex Enterprises
Tyler Law
Lean Ass'n
Francis Marion Walton
T. J. McKee
Texas City Refining, Inc
Margaret 5
Martin
Internal Revenue
James P
Barbara A. White
Frank L. Morris
Vernon A
Maxine Thomas
Treasury Dept
Owen W Morris
Rosedale Pharmacy
Houston Thompson
Laurie Tarver
Howard W. Pickett
Peoples State Bank of Shepherd
Lina Seamans
Boody Brown Jr
First Fed. Sav
Douglas H. Barclay
San Jacinto Sav
Wayne H. Koehler
Elijah A. Rice
Noel Lee Soileau
Ada Isabell McDaniel
den W
Peoples State Bank of
United States of
Ken First
Sec
C. L. Sherman & Sons
Lbr
Dirs., Inc
Bessie R. Canida
H. P. Cansier
John Henry Schuler
Bert Davis
D. Gale Rogers
Jasper Fed
F. L. Englin
Joel M. Richardson
Gary Wayne Wornick
Southeast
Texas
Beaumont
W. C. Self
San Jacinto
Lewis E. Elliott
Silsbee State Bank
Emanuel Baptist
James C. Dodson Jr
Archie A. Myers
Gulf State Pipe Line c
Editorial on Drainage District and Big Thicket Preserve
Miss Maxine Johnston of the Big Thicket Association warns that a proposed South Hardin County drainage district could enclose most of Pine Island Bayou corridor within the preserve and threaten habitat. The measure would create a new tax taxing district with indeterminate duration, spurring council actions in Rose Hill Acres Lumberton and Sour Lake as debates continue. The association urges reconsideration to protect the preserve while residents seek flood relief amid coastal plain elevations and runoff concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Johnston
Big Thicket Association
South Hardin County
Miss Johnston
Pine Island Bayou
Big Thicket
Hardin County
Rose Hill Acres
Lumberton
Sour Lake City
Neches
Needlework Program Highlighted by Rho Upsilon Chapter
Rho Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Silsbee State Bank with nine members. Hostess Mrs. Raye Norwood and President Mrs. Cynthia Jones planned a Mexican supper with Nu Upsilon on March 31 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Mrs. Joyce Manning spoke on needlework and upcoming classes. Next meeting set for March 24 at the bank with new officers to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rho Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi
Silsbee State Bank
Raye Norwood
Cynthia Jones
Nu Upsilon
Joyce Manning
Silsbee Fey Bank
Retirement Amendments on Ballot April 22 in Texas
Two constitutional amendments would raise retirement benefits for Texas school district retirees and public employees while increasing state legislator pay from 400 to 600 dollars a month. A special election was set for Tuesday April 22 with eight polling sites listed across Hardin County and early voting available at the County Clerk’s Office in Kountze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Hardin County Commissioners Court
Senate
Texas State Teachers’ Association
SISD
Crawford
the Bee
Kountze
Louise McKim
Curtis Davis
Saratoga
Guy Flowers
Batson Masonic Hall
D. A. Shaw
Thicket
Center Baptist Church
Eddie Loftin
Honey Island
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Lafayette Patillo
Village Mills
Mamie Waddell
Silsbee
Richard E. Jones
North Silsbee
E. J. Dietrich
Caney Head
Wiley Mae Pentecostal Church
Jack E. Gore
Kountze County
John Traugott
Lumberton
Darnell Gardner
Pinewood
Pinewood Realty Co
R. W. Young
Sour Lake
E. W. Theriot
Pine Ridge
Baptist Church
H. E. Folmer
VA Announces New GI Bill Loan Program
The Veterans Administration Regional Office in Waco Texas announced new GI Bill education loans up to 600 dollars per academic year for eligible veterans and families. Loans require promissory notes with eight percent interest and nine years to repay after attendance ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Waco
Texas
Jack Coker
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Coker
Silsbee Chamber Plans Special Meeting On Revised Constitution
Chamber president Robert Sheffield schedules a special general meeting for Thursday March 13 at 7 30 p m in the Gulf States Building to discuss and vote on a revised chamber constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
Robert Sheffield
Gulf States
Chamber
Card of Thanks from the Tatum and Smith families
The families thank friends and neighbors for kindness after their loss. Flowers, food, prayers, cards and kind words were deeply appreciated and will be remembered. Sharyn, Tommy and Bryan Tatum Dot and James Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharyn
Tommy
Bryan Tatum
Dot
James Smith
Thanks for support during illness from friends and staff
Addie Shelton expresses gratitude for visits, cards, prayers, calls and flowers received during hospital stay and recovery at home. Special thanks to family, Jesse, Southwestern Bell operators, Silsbee Doctors Hospital staff, and First Baptist Church pastor and members. May God bless you all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
Southwestern Bell
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
First Baptist
Single Adults Club meeting at Trinity Methodist Church
The Beaumont Single Adults I Club will hold a gathering at Trinity United Methodist Church located at Harrison and Longfellow in Beaumont on March 18 from 8 to 11 p.m. The Bill Black Trio will provide music. Mrs. Dorothy Dixon serves as secretary for the group comprising all single adults 18 and older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Trinity United Methodist Church
Harrison
Longfellow
Bill Black
Dorothy Dixon
Den 4 Cub Pack 88 Meets at Den Mother's Home
Cub Scout Den 4 of Pack 88 met at Mrs. Vivian Stines home for an egg basket project. Three visitors attended and refreshments were served by Chris Flowers and Tony Stines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den 4
Vivian Stines
Chris Flowers
Tony Stines
Energy Tip for Efficient Transmission Shifting
A transmission considerate driving tip advises easing off the gas pedal around 18 to 22 mph to help the automatic transmission shift smoothly into higher gears and save gasoline.
Funeral Rites For Carl Choate Held In Nederland
Funeral services for Carl Z. Choate 72 of Beaumont were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Nederland Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. G S Crain officiating. Burial followed at Memory Gardens. He died at 4 20 am Tuesday in Baptist Hospital. He was born in Abbeville Louisiana and lived in Beaumont most of his life. Choate worked 35 years for the City of Beaumont. Survivors include his wife Ora Choate of Beaumont a daughter Dorothy Hebert Nederland a son Roy E Choate Lumberton and four brothers Bernard Choate Starks Austin Choate Houston Mark Choate Winnie and Chester Choate Victor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Z. Choate
Beaumont
Nederland Memorial Funeral Home
G. S. Crain
Memory Gardens
Baptist Hospital
Abbeville
Choate
Ora Choate
Dorothy Hebert
Nederland
Roy E.choate
Lumberton
Bernard Choate
Starks
Austin Choate
Houston
Mark Choate
Winnie
Chester Choate
Victor
Sam Terry 65 Dies in Houston
Sam Terry 65 of Houston died Monday at Herman Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Green Chapel Cameron with Rev. Dickson Rial officiating. Burial followed at Marlow Cemetery Cameron. A native of Cameron he retired from Southern Pacific Railway and is survived by a sister Mrs F L Choate of Silsbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Chapel
Cameron
Sam Terry
Houston
Dickson Rial
Rivers Oaks Baptist Church
Marlow
Terry
Herman Hospital
Southern Pacific Railway
F. L. Choate
Silsbee
Final Rites For Mrs Blanche Brassier 59 Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche H. Brassier 59 of Lumberton were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kelley Hixson Funeral Home with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery Rev. Cecil Davis officiated. She died Sunday in John Sealy Hospital Galveston. Survivors include husband Shelton Brassier two sons Charles Sumerall Buna and Billy Sumerall Hurley Va two brothers Bill and Johnny Hardy both of Beaumont two sisters Mrs eeana Jacobs Ferriday La and Mrs Mary Stephens Montrose Miss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche H. Brassier
Lumberton
Kelley-Hixson
Forest Lawn
Cecil Davis
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Beaumont Municipal Hospital
Shelton Brassier
Charles Sumerall
Buna
Billy Sumerall
Hurley
Bill
Johnny Hardy
Beaumont
Eeana Jacobs
Ferriday
Mary Stephens
Montrose
Xi Kappa Nu Sorority Plans Meetings and Events
Xi Kappa Nu chapter of Beta hosts a Coke party March 4 at the Flanakin home with six guests including Mrs. Terry Smith. An open meeting is set for March 20 at Mrs. Larry Ford’s home. Founders Day plans, April live-wire picnic, library board involvement, and talks on starting two new Beta Sigma Phi chapters are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Kappa Nu
Beta Sigma Phi
Joe Nelson
June Flanakin
Flanakin
Terry Smith
Aet Gietzen
Jesse Hawthorne
Don Kay
Billy Barclay
Jack Martin
Larry Ford
Silsbee State Bank
Live Wire Club
Silsbee
Library Board
Troy Greenwood
AARP Silsbee Chapter Meets For Evening Supper
The Silsbee area AARP gathers tonight March 13 at 6 30 in the O Neil School Cafeteria for a covered dish supper. Guest speaker Earl B Stover will address the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Area
Retired Persons
A.A.R.P
O’neil
Earl B. Stover
Men Do Not Stumble Over Mountains But Over Molehills
A proverb notes that people trip more on minor obstacles than on major barriers, highlighting how small challenges often impede progress more than large ones. The saying emphasizes attention to detail and the common human tendency to overreact to trivial difficulties.
Lodge Notice Names B J Williams as W M and C C Witt Secretary
Lodge notice lists B J Williams as Worshipful Master and C C Witt as secretary with lodge roles and contact details for the fraternal body.
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Texas Press Association
Nenpap
Highway 96
Hardin
Tyler
Jefferson
Congress
By Joe Crump
Congressional Record Daily
Pinecrest
Tiger Nine
Lc-M
Editorial
Chamber of Commerce
Addie Shelton
Carl Choate
Gore’s
Smokehouse
Blanche Brassier
Xi Kappa Nu Sorority
AARP
Lodge
B. J. Williams
W.M. C
Workshoe
Nefice
Birdwell’s of
Auto Service
Caraway Motor Co
Otice Liquidation Sale
Joy’s Furniture
Kountze, Texas
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