Texas Officials Shuffle Posts In State Agencies
John Davenport of Austin is named assistant administrator of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. William C. Bednar Jr. becomes legal counselor at Tex. Ton. Wilbon J. McLean succeeds Cester Ollison, promoted to major. Carmen Ramos and J. Fegenbuash Jr. join the Railroad Commission staff as engineers and hearings examiner. Corpus Christi and Houston area notes.
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Austin
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com
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C. Bednar Jr
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Ton
Waly Ko
Wilbon J. McLean
Cester Ollison
Wiel
LPS
Alcohol awareness booklet explains drinking dangers and facts
The Department of Health announces a new Consumer Information Center pamphlet titled Drinking Moths outlining how alcohol affects behavior and health. It notes common misconceptions, emphasizes never driving after drinking, and promotes time as the only cure for intoxication.
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Department of Thealth
Consumer Information Center
Taeble
Colorado
Oraibes
Federal Voicetimer Publications
Putilieteat
Lafapietio
Huchio
Grissom Named Band Award Winner At Local Program
Randy Grissom won the annual band award, serving as Band Captain this year after years on the Band Council. The program honored many senior members and recognized staff and boosters for devoted service to the band and Booster Club activities.
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Randy Grissom
Randy
Wade Grissom
Othoar Band
Gus Dunbar
Harold Evans
Randy Crissam
Kim Herron
Donna Lindsey
Tammy Lovelady
Cindy McClung
Pam McMillan
Gloria Morgan
Nary Monres
Gloria Robinson
May Bogers
Kathy Staton
Larry Taxlor
Kathy Wilono
Vine
Cas Dunbar
Gary Vlothroe
Kay Rogers
B. W R. Abram Miles
Wilfiam Holt
Fern VeAdan
Fredia Dhousen
Eve Properthendine
Lack comments on grand jury and prosecutions in Silsbee
Citing political motives and court standards, Lack defends his stance on dismissing cases when prosecutors fail to appear. He recalls Houston Thompson and Pete Landolt, defends democracy as costly yet essential, and notes attempts to locate Thompson for remarks while confirming cases move via county court once appealed.
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Bec
Pete Landolt
Silsbee
Pete
Lack
Grand Jury
Thompson
Houston Thompson
Booger Red
R.A. Richardson
Stanley
Coe
Parent Advisory Committees To Meet
There will be a general meeting of all E.S.E.A. Title I Parent Advisory Committees on Wednesday May 19 at 10 am in Silsbee State Bank. The evaluation of this year's program will be discussed according to Mrs Flo Stark director of Title I program.
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Travis D. Shelton
Lubbock
State Bar of
Texas
John Viork McLeaughlin
San Anmula
Fred Micks
Galveston
Dolph Briscoe
England
London
Texasitt
E.S.E.A
Silsbee State Bank
Flo Stark
Nursing Home To Hold Open House Observing Week
Silsbee Convalescent Center will observe National Nursing Home Week with an open house on May 16 from 2 to 4 PM. The event was moved from Mother's Day Sunday to the following Sunday due to other activities.
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Nursing Home
Silsbee Convalescent Center
Thinking Slim by Jean Nidetch
A column explains hunger versus appetite and offers self control tactics for overeating. It suggests a ten minute pause to curb psychological hunger and, if action is needed, choosing a non indulgent food that satisfies the mind without inflating the body.
Police Seek Two For Pigeon Drop and Till Tap
City police are seeking two black men in their twenties wanted for a 3000 pigeon drop and several hundred dollars taken in a till tap at a supermarket. The men, described as operating in the East Central Region, fled in a late model Buick after targeting a checker.
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Burleson
First National Bank
Silsbee Packing Co
Checker
Fred Herron
East Central
Births in Silsbee and area May entries
A sequence of birth notices from Silsbee and nearby communities records births in hospitals including Women's and Children's Hospital Port Arthur St. Marys Hospital Port Arthur Park Place Hospital Beaumont St Elizabeth Beaumont and local families. Names include Ander son Longman Bertrand Moss Fetter Jonte Wilson Heisner Smith Taylor Nailling Odom Robinson and others with dates May 1 3 5 6 7 9 11.
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Gary L. Anderson
Silsbee
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Elwin D. “John” Longman
St. Mary’s Hospital
Port Arthur
Ralph Bertrand
Women's and Children’s Hospital
Larry G. Moss
Richard Fetterolf
James Adam
St. Elizabeth
Beaumont
Eugene Jonte
Kenneth Wilson
Houston
Render Wilson
Warren Winn
Booneville
George Heisner
Pt. Arthur
Grace Rose
Park Place Hospital
J. D. Morgan
Christopher Lee
Samuel R. Smith
Nederland
Women's and
Children’s Hospital
Franklin C. Self
Jim Smith
James Adams
St. Elizabeth Hospital
R. E. Jonte
James Arthur
Carroll
Ill
Anitra Chanell
James Earl Taylor
Astrological Forecast For The Week
Samantha reads your stars with quick advice for Aries Taurus Gemini Moonchild and Virgo. Each sign faces twists in plans energy shifts mood and love notes while urging rest limits and boundary setting.
Secrets of Safe RV Travel from 1976 Driver of the Year
A profile of Harry Thomas, 1976 Driver of the Year, who hauls 17 tons of Chrysler cars in a 65-foot tractor trailer and has logged 2.4 million miles without a citation. The piece warns RV drivers about hazards: overloading, 55 mph limit fatigue, mixed speeds increasing traffic, night driving and fatigue, end‑of‑day driver strain, and the protective value of seat belts.
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Harry Thomas
Thomas
Chrysler
American Trucking Association
Hardin County Grand Jury Indictments Question Trials
The text outlines indictments against Emmett Lack for payments to Houston Thompson and notes the Grand Jury foreman L J Richmond states Grand Jury testimony remains secret. It mentions actual evidence could only be revealed in open court and doubts persist about trials, with some observers suggesting the judicial system is on trial in Hardin County.
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Houston Thompson
L. J. Richmond
Hardin County
Beaumont Woman Left Widow in Ft Leonard Wood Area
Cleveland Beaumont and Calvin Manuel of Ft Leonard Wood Missouri are survived by one daughter Peggy Irene Manuel of Lumberton one sister Mrs Jackie Graham of Fort Worth her mother Mrs Essie Jordan and her father Arthur Davis all of Beaumont.
FFA Booster Club to Meet May 17 at Silsbee Bank
The F F L A Booster Club will meet Monday May 17 at 7 30 a m at Silsbee State Bank. Summer project plans will be discussed and refreshments will be served.
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F.f.la
Silsbee State Bank
Brother Of Local Man Dies In Georgia
Funeral services were held May 7 in Columbus Georgia for Howard Boatner. Surviving his death is a brother Otto Boatner of Silsbee.
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Georgia
Strickland Funeral Home
Columbus
Howard Boatner
Otto Boatner
Silsbee
Card of Thanks for Sophtronia Samuel
The family of Sophtronia Samuel thanks friends and relatives for kindness after the loss. Special appreciation goes to the doctors and nurses at Silsbee Doctors Hospital for their care.
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Sophtronia Samuel
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Elementary Program by Marilyn Webb at Lum berton Schools
Mrs Marilyn Webb presents an elementary music and square dancing program by Lum berton Schools on May 13 at 6 30 p m for students and families.
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Marilyn Webb
Lumberton Schools
Night watchmen renamed as security officers headline change
The piece notes that night watchmen are now called security officers. It comments on outdated uniform footwear and praises home-delivery newsboys, while observing loudspeakers predating electricity.
Douglas Ratchford Earns BA From Southwestern University
Georgetown Douglas Ratchford of Silsbee among 132 graduates at Southwestern University Georgetown on May 9. The 136th class to graduate from Texas oldest chartered university. December Commencement Convocation earlier in the year saw 58 diplomas. Service of Worship at Lois Perkins Chapel and an address by Dr. Bob Brown accompanied the event. Ratchford earned a bachelor of arts in art.
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Georgetown
Douglas Ratchford
Silsbee
Southwestern University
Texas
Southwestern
United Methodist Church
Lois Perkins
Alma Thomas Theatre
Bob Brown
Ratchford
W. C. Ratchford
Route 4
Sils- Dee
Vandalized mailbox spurs police probe in neighborhood
In Jefferson County Court Tuesday Michael Marshall of Silsbee pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana. He paid a $200 fine plus court costs. Police reports say other mailboxes in the neighborhood were attacked by vandals.
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Michael Marshall
Silsbee
Jefferson County
Marshall
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