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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1966
Page
3
Fletcher Emanuel W M A circles meet through the week with quilting and church programs planned. Local election results show a large Democratic primary turnout and write-in victories, while community members attend picnics trips and family gatherings across Chance Loeb and surrounding areas.
A public notice outlines Texas Water Safety Act provisions for motorboats. It warns against reckless operation, excessive speed, hazardous wakes, circular courses near swimmers, and improper mooring to aids to safe operation. It emphasizes lawful, prudent boating habits.
U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a federal ruling calling the poll tax unconstitutional while Texas moves to implement an emergency registration law. The state plans a November vote on a constitutional amendment to repeal the tax and replace it with annual registration, with ongoing debates on a permanent system and potential districting changes.
Stated meetings of Silsbee Masonic Lodge No 927 are the first and third Tuesdays at 730 pm. Visiting brethren invited. Knights of Pythias Lodge No 349 meets Tuesdays at 800 pm at Community Hall. Church of Christ Fred Texas holds Bible Class 9 am Worship 10 am Sunday, 630 pm Sunday, 7 pm Wednesday. Travis McDonald, pastor.
A board urged the construction of a 23.6 million pound dam and reservoir with flood control as the main goal. The project includes water supply recreation and wildlife enhancements on a reinforced clay foundation, intended as a major water source for Houston. Also noted: Texas State Textbook Committee appointment and flood damage to highways totaling nine hundred sixty one thousand dollars in April across multiple districts. U.S. hunters invest about 225 million annually in boats and water equipment.
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