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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1974
Page
3
Miss Kountze 1973 Diana Ramby will crown her successor at the high school auditorium Saturday at 7 30 p m. The new Miss Kountze earns 200 dollar scholarship a trophy and red roses. Runners up and Miss Congeniality receive trophies.
Charla Williamson of Silsbee won five AAU medals at the Texas State AAU Baton Twirling Championships at Houston Baptist College March 16. She earned two seconds in state wide competition for basic strut and dance twirl, a district beginner solo second, a district third in dance twirl and LL strut, and a state fourth in fancy strut. The 13 year old placed twelfth in state beginner solo among hundreds of competitors aged six to 28. she is a seventh grader at Silsbee Junior High and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Williamson.
Enid Oklahoma Debbie Freeman daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl E Freeman a former Silsbee resident is chosen as a contestant in the 1974 Miss Phillips University Scholarship Pageant. Final on April 20 at Briggs Auditorium features swimsuit talent evening gown and personality events.
Evadale girls win back to back district 49 B volleyball title defeating Sabine Pass in the finals. Ronda Goats and Suzy Weatherford powered early leads with strong serves as Evadale set the tone. Last year’s team reached the regional semi finals in Brenham and aims for another run in April.
Den 4 of Cub Scout Pack 83 led by Keith Yeager and Keith Smith met at Mrs. Stines home. They learned to make telegraphs and played bucket cricket after refreshments. Wilson Neyland reported.
Ophelia Simmons expresses gratitude for prayers ecards and flowers during hospitalization and thanks Pastor Rev Mitchell and the St. John Baptist Church members for support.
John W Field, president. Wm Fankhouser, secretary. Orson L Olsen, vice president. Roy E Floyd Jr, assistant secretary. Fas-Gas Retail Services Co of Texas owners petition Hardin County for a Wine and Beer Retailer's Off Premise license at 605 Highway 96 South 327 Silsbee Texas hearing set for 10:00 a.m. April 2 1974.
Beaumont Art Museum hosts Kaleidoscope 74 at the Museum grounds on Ninth Street for two days May 11 and May 12. Hours run 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 12 noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. The festival features Texas and Southwest crafts, live entertainment, artists booths, an art auction, student contests, and proceeds aid museum projects.
Scout Troop 186 Den 1 meets March 12 at the LDS Church with Becky Cryer leading in Den leader Barbara Fannett’s absence. They study communication, play a word game, and make tin can telephones. Kyle Worley earns refreshments as scribe. On March 19 the group tours Silsbee Bee office learning about print media. each scout receives a felt tip pen. Den Leader Barbara Fannett and Den Chief Wayne Fannet buy Dairy Queen refreshments.
Mrs. Jack H. Kilcrease announces the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Debbie Brunner to Larry Eugene Nance son of Mr and Mrs W L Nance of Evadale. The couple will wed March 22 at 7 30 p m in the Kilcrease residence with friends and relatives invited.
School lunch plan lists daily menus for Silsbee Public Schools from Monday to Friday. Items include beef and cheese tacos, fried chicken, Italian spaghetti, fish burgers, and corn dogs with sides like beans, greens, salads, and desserts. Milk is served daily.
Cub Scout Den 3 of Pack 201 met March 13 at Mrs. Doris Polk’s home. They opened with the Cub Scout Salute and Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Polk conducted roll call and inspection, and the boys played outdoor games. Jean Brooks helped celebrate Allan Cole’s birthday with roasted hotdogs, soda and cake. Walter Land Jr. wrote the notes.
Stark narrowly defeated the Silsbee Tigers 9-8 in the ninth inning. Tigers scorers included Terry Vaughn with a homer, Ar tie Shankle also homering, and pitchers Mike Ratcliff Tom Sawyer Bobby Albrecht David Moss and Doug Almond contributing. Ratcliff allowed four hits and fanned three Stark batters. Next game for the Tigers is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday against South Park in the Port Arthur Tournament at Pioneer Park March 21-23.
Den 1 Cub Pack 186 and Scout Troop 186 met on March 6 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their monthly activity week. They played volleyball and chess. Larry Bartley served as scribe.
A grateful note thanks friends for kind hearts sympathy cards flowers and food shown during a difficult time. The family deeply appreciates each thoughtful gesture and support.
The Silsbeeian Club will meet at 335 South 10th Street the Brackens home on Sunday at 6 30 p m Elmo Rhymes serves as club president.
The Rev. L. H. Bigham family expresses gratitude to friends for kindness and help during illness and passing of their loved one.
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