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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1968
Page
2
The Silsbee Bee lists publishing details, contact and staff roles. It notes second class mailing permit, weekly publication, and the editorial team headed by David Read and R L Read with Tommy Read as Editor Ad Manager.
The GA Mother Daughter banquet at Fletcher Emanuel Baptist Church honored Miss Cynthia Mitchell with a talk on Missions. A safety film on Child Molesting will screen May 20 for parents only, sponsored by Lena Lair WMU. Local deaths, hospitalizations, and club meetings are listed along with church and community events in Lumberton area.
W D Grisham Sr writes from Izmit Turkey describing travels and sights along the Marmara Sea. He highlights Istanbul formerly Constantinople, the Balkans Strait, and nearby historical sites including Noahs Ark location and the sunken city of Galea. He notes the beauty and long history of the region.
Ernest W. Bolton was promoted to major in a ceremony at Fort Huachuca Arizona. He serves as executive officer of the Third Battalion First Combat Training Brigade and has been in the U S Army since 1964. He is the son of Mrs Ethel L Bolton of Silsbee and the grandson of the late Louis Alexander.
Chubby Fried Chicken opens at 1200 Highway 96 South in Silsbee across from Apache Lumber Co. Bell Oil Co owns and runs the eatery. Hours are 10 30 a m to 9 p m seven days a week. Quick service is a highlight with in window orders filled in under a minute.
The United Pentecostal Church on Highway 327 East in Silsbee opens a revival beginning May 21 with 7 30 pm services each evening Special singing will be featured Evangelists Rev and Mrs Jimmy Jones of Houston Rev Jerry Ward is pastor Also notes Tommy Alston of Kingsville visited with cousin Kenneth Davis This item also mentions an ambulance to the Veterans Hospital in Alexandria La.
The Navy recruiting office reports a shortage of critical ratings creating opportunities for ex Navy personnel and veterans from other branches. Reenlistment options include retaining current ratings for those discharged within four years and the Rescore program for those in non critical ratings. A new plan allows active duty participants in certain organizations to enlist for multiple-year terms with varying training and pay implications. Beaumont office hours are 8 am to 4 30 pm weekdays and 12 pm Saturdays.
National surveys show the typical non farm U S family dedicates 23 2 percent of its budget to food 24 1 percent to housing and 10 61 percent to clothing In Hardin County the must spending totaled 3250 last year representing 57 9 percent of the 5710 available after taxes and savings For higher incomes 4000 after tax and savings about 2300 covers basics and 1700 remains for other outlays For 7500 income 4350 goes to basics and discretionary funds total 3150
The Sabine Chapter of Texas Society of Professional Engineers and the Southeast Texas Branch of ASCE will hold a joint meeting Thursday May 23 at the Royal Manor in Beaumont. Social hour at 6 30 p m and dinner at 7 p m Frank H Newman Jr ASCE president elect and co owner of Lockwood Andrews and Newman will speak on the Houston Intercontinental Airport. The program includes a National ASCE Certificate of Commendation for Lamar Tech student chapter and the Outstanding Senior Civil Engineering Student Award for Garrison P Smith Jr of Orange.
The family of H. J. Hannah expresses sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during their recent bereavement. Names include Mrs. H. J. Hannah Mrs. L. J. Haley Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Haley and family Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hannah and Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Palmer.
Prayerful thanks to everyone who remembered us with prayers, cards, powers, and food in memory of Annie Lee DeMasters. Mildred Glenn and family express heartfelt gratitude for the support shown during our time of loss.
Governor Connally issues a proclamation praising the American Business Women's Association for promoting scholarships and education. Pine Burr Chapter led by Aline McBride funds Jo Ann Allbritton’s Lamar College scholarship as part of a nationwide program benefiting 45 000 members across 50 states.
Members of Texas Beta Eta Chapter Alpha Delta Happy Teachers Sorority have invitation to Everybody's Birthday Party tonight at 7 30 in the home of Mrs EF B Clark on Farm Road 418. Hostess helpers include Mrs Ruth Meek Mrs Carolyn Lindsey Mrs Freeda Duffle and Mrs Mary Filn Sheffield. Birthday gifts will be thanked and secret sisters revealed.
Businessmen and women from across the country express diverse opinions on upcoming policy measures influencing commerce and the economy. The discussions highlight optimism and concern about potential impacts on markets and investment.
The Silsbee Optimist Club will stage its first teenage novice road rally at 1 p.m. on May 26 starting from Pine Plaza Shopping Center. Teams of driver and navigator must be 15 to 19 with valid licenses and follow an instructed course in the Silsbee area. No entry fee in the novice division. trophies awarded to top three pairs. A professional division will charge entry and offer trophies as well.
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