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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1972
Page
2
Silsbee Texas weekly publication lists editorial staff and mechanical team with address 410 Highway 96. It notes second class postage paid and subscription rates of 4.00 yearly in Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson counties and 5.00 outside.
Ralph Novak imagines President Nixon swapping two musk oxen to China for two pandas, a clever bargaining coup. He riffs on rival plans by Muskie Wallace Humphrey McGovern Lindsay and McCarthy, turning political trading into a humorous dealmaking showcase.
Nu Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday at Har din County Savings and Loans Association with 22 members present. Mrs. Cherrie Jo Curtis presided and welcomed two new members, Mrs. Helen Larsh and Mrs. Norma Lindsey. Officers elected: Gail Woodson president Carolyn McNaughton vice president Judy Sterling secretary Dorothy McCaleb treasurer Vicki Cobb city council representative June Flanakin city council alternate. The hob bies program was by Cecilia Barclay and Sharon Tatum. Refreshments were served by Woodson and Pat Vincent.
A Better Business Bureau warning urges taxpayers to beware of fraudulent tax preparers and outlines signals of danger such as signing blank returns and guarantees of refunds. Mary Ann Hunt of the BBB Southeast Texas office cautions that taxpayers are responsible for all entries and for any taxes or penalties. The notice also reminds to verify preparers sign the return and keep contact details. a nearby note adds a personal visit by Mr. and Mrs. C. C. McClinton in Waco.
Mrs Ben R Walker and daughter Laura Mrs Sandra Williams and her children from Waco visited friends and relatives here over the weekend.
A concerned resident Dor othy Monson urges city leadership to deliver real results, seeking honesty and accountability. She calls for cleaning City Hall and replacing ineffective officials if they fail to act, insisting on fair treatment and purposeful use of tax money.
A citizen urges Silsbee to build a large high school adjacent auditorium with stage and lighting, citing Evadale’s facility as a model. He also suggests establishing a county wide vocational technical high school. The letter is signed by Robert A. Scott of Silsbee.
Silsbee Tigers open 1972 district play with an 8-7 win over Livingston Lions as Jim Bowen fans nine and Bobby Westbrook drives in the decisive run. William Walters hits a fifth inning homer. The Tigers sit at five wins, seven losses and head to French High School for a Beaumont Coaches Tournament opener. Tourney runs March 30 to April 1 with 16 teams.
Hodges Gardens hosts an Easter sunrise program at 5 am featuring the Centenary College Choir of Shreveport and Western Louisiana church choirs. Dr A C Voran directs the production with narration by James R. Montgomery. Ruth Alexander portrays Mary with organist Robert N Hallquist and trumpet by Michael Scarlato.
Baptist Church of Leesville hosts a dawn service with Rev S Alvin Mayo giving the invocation and Rev Frank G Elliott delivering the benediction. Area choirs from multiple denominations perform as Hodges Gardens opens gates 3 to 5 am for attendees to settle in. General admission resumes after the inspirational services with over 500 chairs and guests urged to bring folding chairs and wear warm clothing.
A scanned ad snippet shows various meat and pork products with prices such as smoked ham 89c, sliced bacon 69c, hogshead cheese 99c, pork ribs and bones 10c to 29c, pig feet 19c, pork chops 65c, backbone 59c, lard $1.50, pork shoulder 59c, lean pork ham 79c, pan sausage 59c. Phone number 385-5095 appears for contact.
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