Silsbee News Staff and Publication Details
Entered under a second class mailing permit April 19 1919 at Silsbee Texas under the Act of March 3 1879 Published every Thursday at 410 Highway 96 Silsbee Texas 77656 Subscription rates 350 per year in Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties 400 outside these counties Editorial staff David Read and R L Read Co Owners and Publishers Tommy Read Editor Ad Manager Mrs Leona Whitman mechanical department Harold Leigh printer operator Mrs John Basye Linotype Operator James Johnson Printer Pressman Billy Joe Williams
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Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
David Read
R. L. Read
Tommy Read
Leona Whitman
Society
Harold Leigh
John S. Basye
Linotype
James Johnson
Billy Joe Williams
President Johnson Backs Expanded Opportunities for Women
President Johnson acted on Federal Woman's Award findings to push an Executive Order and a civil service plan for better use of women’s talent. The package calls for a unified personnel data system, flexible exams, part time recruitment, and annual program reviews across agencies. Secretary Wirtz must report by July 1.
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Washington, D. C
Johnson
Secretary of Labor
Wirtz
Committee On
Civil Service Commission
Executive Ranch
Peeteee
Federal Service
Mrs. DuBose Heads Calvary Baptist WMA
The WMA of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church elected officers at a recent meeting. Mrs. P A DuBose was named president, Mrs. Dale Drake, vice president, Mrs. Jack Gilchrist, secretary, and Mrs. Harvey Harold, treasurer, with a host of ladies serving on committees and planning community outreach.
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WMA
Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
P. A. DuBose
Dale Drake
Jack Gilchriest
Harvey Harold
Tiger Rag tribute honors late Silsbee police chief
A letter from Mrs. R. T. Gore in The Silsbee Bee praises Grady Tarver, longtime chief of police, calling him a great man who endeared himself to residents and local youths. The writer hopes the next chief can follow his footsteps amid the community’s loss.
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P. O. Box
Silsbee
Texas
Tommy Read
Silsbee Bee
Highway
Read
Grady Tarver
Tarver
R. T. Gore
Lt Col Elwood Kees Commands Fighter Interceptor Group
Lt Col Elwood A Kees son of Mr and Mrs E A Kees of 301 Pecan Silsbee is now commanding officer of the 60th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Otis AFB Massachusetts He was promoted last November A career Air Force officer he flew 131 missions as an F 80 pilot in Korea earning eight battle stars The Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters the Air Medal with 11 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Air Force Commendation Medal are among his decorations He is married with two sons and visits his parents in the area regularly
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Elwood A. Kees
E. A. Kees
Pecan, Silsbee
60Th
Otis Air Force Base
Mass
Air Force
Kees
Itazuke Air Base
Japan
Korea
Narrow escape at well saves girl in Votaw
Theresa Fregia, 2 years 10 months, fell feet first into a 10 inch well shaft in the yard of Mrs Opal Allamang Votaw. She was rescued at 2 55 am and rushed to St Elizabeth Hospital Beau mont now home after treatment. Layne Texas Co drilling rig with 200 300 workers helped save her life.
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Opal Allamang
Votaw
Theresa Fregia
Elaine Davis
Allamang
Theresa
iSaturday
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont
Layne-Texas Co., Inc
Houston
Astros Preview Fight With Dodgers Opens 1967 Spring
Houston hosts Los Angeles in a three game set at the Astrodome starting Friday March 31 as the Astros face the defending NL champions with new teammates Eddie Mathews Bo Belinsky and Jim Landis. Dodgers without Koufax Davis Wills add Bob Bailey and Ron Hunt in a bold lineup.
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Houston
Los Angeles Dodgers
Houston Astros
Astrodome
Astros
Dodgers
Dallas-Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Wichita
Sandy Koufax
Tommy Davis
Maury Wills
Koufax
Davis
Wills
New York Mets
Pittsburgh Pirates
Grady Hatton
Hatton
Bob Bailey
Ron Hunt
Bailey
Pirates
Hunt
Mets
Dodger
Dodgrs
Don Drysdale
Claude Osteen
Don Sutton
Jim Brewer
Phil Regan
Ron Perranoski
Eddie Mathews
Bo Belinsky
Jim Landis
New York Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Foley's
Trans-Texas Airways
Woodrow Church Easter Sunrise Service Planned
The Young People of Woodrow Baptist Church sponsor an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday March 26 at 5 30 a m near Silsbee Swimming Pool on Highway 416 North with Rev Raymond Butts as guest speaker. Breakfast follows the sunrise service at the church. public invited.
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Woodrow Baptist Church
Silsbee Swimming Pool
Highway 416
Raymond Butts
Art League Opens Open Show in Silsbee Heritage Room
The Silsbee Art League sponsors an open art show in the Heritage Room of the Silsbee State Bank on April 21 22 and 23. Silsbee artists may enter at least two paintings from the past year not previously shown here. Contact Mrs. Ernie J. Dietrich or Mrs. Richard Collier after 6 p.m. for details.
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Silsbee Art League
Silsbee State Bank
Silsbee
Ernie J. Dietrich
Richard Collier
Easter Picnic at Votaw School and Local Visits
Last week LaMarque guests included Mr and Mrs R I Collier with grandson Billy Earl in John Sealy Hospital where he improves hoping to go home soon. Votaw School plans an Easter picnic with an egg hunt at the lake. Mrs Nettie Ayres of Tricket visited Honey Island with Mrs Wilma Yar borough Saturday. Mrs Wayne Ensign of Victor spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs O T Collier.
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Sally Collier
Galveston
Billy Earl Collier
Ritchel Collins
Houston
E. E. Collins
Esther Collins
Sandra Jackson
Victor
Earl Jackson
Melvin
Love
Liberty Hospital
W. A. Tanton
Lucy Commander
Judy
Beaumont
D. H. Teal
J. E. Perkins
Shepherd
W. F. Perkins
Velma Edge
Catherine Loftin
Vernon Bean
Sulphur
David Bean
Joe Dettling
Ada Rhodes
Wotaw
Bernice Rhodes
Baytown
Sam Fertitta
Linda
Sammy Lee
John Jordan
Roger Garrett
Theresa Fregia
Frank Stubblefield
Dallas
A. V. Kelley
Votan
Harg
Curtis Meyers
LaMarqne
Kilgore
Richard McKinney
Fort Hood
Myrtie Marcantell
Willie Champaign
Port Arthur
Rose Tautillo
Thicket
County Cancer Crusade Sets $6,000 Target for Hardin
Joe Bell announced a $6,000 goal for Hardin County at the American Cancer Society meeting in Kountze on March 13. The unit elected a nominating committee for officers and chairs for next year and set April 10 for nominations.
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Joe Bell
County Crusade
Hardin County
American Cancer Society
Kountze
Shirley Gilchriest
Hargrove
Cornwall
Bell
H. G. Elmore
County Unit Board
Crusade
Cub Scout Pack 88 March Pack Meeting Theme Handy Men
Cub Scout Pack 88 holds its regular pack meeting Tuesday at 7 p m with the Handy Men theme for March. Mrs Richard Jones Den 4 opens the ceremony Mrs John Meade Den 9 presents the skit E B Clark runs games Rev Eugene Jonte awards boys who earned them Mrs Marion Almond Den 7 closes the ceremony.
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Handy Men
Richard Jones
Den 4
John Meade
Den 9
E. B. Clark
Eugene Jonte
Marion Almond
Den 7
Support for three day jail cooling off period proposed
Texans for Traffic Safety endorses a three day minimum jail sentence as part of Governor Connallys highway safety program. The proposal aims to deter driving with suspended or revoked licenses.
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Texans For Traffic Safety
Connally
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Cecil Skinner
Mrs. Cecil Skinner expresses gratitude for flowers visits cards and kindness during her hospital stay towards friends and well wishers.
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Mrs
Cecil Skinner
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Editorial Aspciationn
Sy £. M. Schiwetz
Mrs. DuBose
Calvary Baptist
Fea
Ar ‘Lett
Irman
Tial
Jack Bart
G. C. Tarver
Col. Elwood Kees
Fighter Interceptor Group
Navasota
Sieur de LA Salle
Gulf of Mexico
la Salle
France
U. S
U.S
Texas Tourist IT Agency
Capitol Station
Austin
Treasury Department
E. L. Teal
Wotan
Lavern Moye
Jane Collins
Mamie Harrell
Melvin Love
Woodrow Church
Art League
County Cancer Crusade
Hayes Gilstrap
C. R. Baker
Bessie M. Harrison
E. B. ‘Means
Saratoga
Clarence McNeely
Honey Island
Clarence
Louviere
Sour Lake
James A. Redmond
Wildwood
Cub Scout Pack
Fisk Tat
Fed
Unm
Goodyear
Goodyear Ranch
Fifth Street
Avenue I
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