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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1975
Page
4
Foreman operator Linotype operator and printer pressman roles listed for the Fu Mechanical Department. The names suggest a newspaper staff or roster entry with job titles aligned to printing and press work.
Senator Leahy notes rising electric bills harm low and fixed incomes and highlights a Lifeline plan to provide the first 400 kilowatt hours at a fixed low rate in Vermont. Utilities would adjust pricing for higher usage to maintain profits, reversing the current pattern that favors large users.
Pinecrest Baptist Church will celebrate its tenth anniversary on March 23 at the church on West Farm Road 1122. The church began as a mission of First Baptist of Silsbee in 1962 and became a church in 1965. Rev. Eddis Smith, the first pastor, and Rev. J. P. Owens will speak, with a fellowship dinner and reading of charter members.
Bridal shower plans honor Bonita Louise Pinckney bride elect of Larry Gene Moss with a miscel laneous event at 7 p.m. today hosted by Miss Vickie De Battagne. A linen shower follows on March 20 at Miss Bonn ie Sue Daigle's home. The couple will wed March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Lumberton's First Pentecostal Church.
The Lifeline plan is said to keep electricity production costs steady while industry would likely pass higher operating costs to consumers to stay viable. Ralph Nader is noted as a point of contention.
The First Pentecostal Church hosts 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. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baker.
Silsbee travels to Orange High for a Thursday game against Little Cypress Mauriceville Bears after starting the season 1-4. Coach Charles Powell notes pitching rotation of Ratcliff Albrecht and Gore with Gore also contributing as an outfielder and Brayton infield duties.
A long list of property deeds transfers liens and trusts in Hardin County. Numerous parties including Jessie White Minnie White W. W Ferguson Charlotte White Mead and many banks and companies engage in warr deeds trusts and contractual transfers. The document catalogs transaction activity among individuals and institutions across real estate finance and property settlements.
Miss Maxine Johnston president of The Big Thicket Association argues against a proposed South Hardin County drainage district that would cut through Pine Island Bayou and could threaten the preserve. The plan would create a new tax‑levying subdivision covering 345 square miles with 12 000 to 14 000 residents. Local councils show mixed support, while the conflict signals a long debate over preserving the habitat versus drainage improvements amid possible flood issues.
Rho Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met with nine members present in Silsbee State Bank. Mrs Raye Norwood hosted, Mrs Cynthia Jones presided, and plans were made for a Mexican supper with Nu Upsilon on March 31 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Mrs Joyce Manning spoke on needlework and upcoming classes. The next meeting is March 24 at the bank for officer elections.
Two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution would raise retirement benefits for retired school district and public employees and boost state legislators' pay from 400 to 600 dollars monthly. The special election is set for Tuesday, April 22, with polling places listed in Hardin County and early voting to begin April 2.
The Veterans Administration Regional Office in Waco Texas began processing applications for new education loans under the GI Bill. Loans cap at 600 dollars per academic year and require promissory notes with 8 percent interest, deferred repayment during half time study, and a 10 year 9 month full repayment window.
Chamber president Robert Sheffield calls 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 constitution for the chamber.
We thank friends and neighbors for flowers food prayers cards and kind words shown during our loss. Your support is deeply appreciated and will be remembered. Sharyn Tommy and Bryan Tatum Dot and James Smith
I thank all my friends for visits, cards, prayers, calls and flowers during my hospital stay and at home. Special thanks to my family Jesse Southwestern Bell operators Silsbee Doctors Hospital and employees First Baptist pastor and members. May God bless you all.
The Beaumont Single Adults Club will meet at Trinity United Methodist Church Harrison at Longfellow in Beaumont on March 18 from 8 to 11 p.m. Music by the Bill Black Trio. Open to all single adults 18 and older. Dorothy Dixon serves as secretary.
Cub Pack 88 Den 4 met at the home of den mother Mrs. Vivian Stines to make egg carton baskets. Three visitors attended and refreshments were served by Chris Flowers and Tony Stines.
A reader advises easing off the gas pedal around 18 to 22 mph to smooth transmission shifts into higher gear. This technique aims to save gasoline by reducing engine load during acceleration.
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 in Memory Gardens. He died at 4 20 a.m. Tuesday in Baptist Hospital. A native of Abbeville Louisiana he lived in Beaumont most of his life and worked 35 years for the City of Beaumont. Survivors include his wife Ora Choate of Beaumont a daughter Dorothy Hebert of Nederland a son Roy E Choate of Lumberton and four brothers Bernard Choate Austin Choate Mark Choate and Chester Choate.
Sam Terry 65 of Houston died Monday at 6 p.m. after a long illness in Herman Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Green Chapel Cameron with Rev. Dickson Rial officiating. Burial followed in Marlow Cemetery Cameron. A native of Cameron he retired from Southern Pacific Railway. Survivors include a sister Mrs F L Choate of Silsbee.
Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche H. Brassier 59 of Lumberton were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kelley-Hixson Funeral Home with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery Rev. Cecil Davis officiated. She died Sunday in John Sealy Hospital Galveston. Survivors include her husband Shelton Brassier two sons Charles Sumerall Buna and Billy Sumerall Hurley Va two brothers Bill and Johnny Hardy Beau mont two sisters Mrs G Jacobs Ferriday La and Mrs Mary Stephens Montrose Miss
Xi Kappa Nu Beta home of Mrs. Joe Nelson hosted a meeting with all members present led by Mrs. June Flanakin. A Coke party March 4 at the Flanakin home drew six guests and a March 20 open meeting is planned. Founders Day plans for Circa 100 in April and a Live Wire Club family picnic in April are discussed. Organizing two new Beta Sigma Phi chapters in Silsbee is under consideration.
The Silsbee area AARP will meet tonight March 13 at 6 30 in the O Neil School Cafeteria for a covered dish supper. Guest speaker Earl B Stover will address attendees.
A compact proverb-like saying notes that people often trip on small obstacles rather than grand challenges. The line emphasizes focus on minor troubles rather than vast obstacles.
Silsbee Masonic Lodge No 927 AF and AM Silsbee Texas holds stated meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 730 pm Visiting brethren are invited A School of instructions on floor work is held each Wednesday at 730 pm B J Williams WM C C Witt Sec
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