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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1971
Page
2
The listing shows R. L. Read and Tommy Read as co-owners of a local publishing operation with Leona Whitman Lee Kelly as Society and Personal Editor. Other staff include Mrs. John S. Basye, James Johnson, Billy Joe Williams, Michael Minton, and Doris Woolley as reporter photographer.
Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department answered three fire calls since Oct 28. Chief Russell Busby said the latest alarm at 5 15 p m Tuesday sent 20 men and three trucks to I J Sykes home on Highway 327 West where a cooking stove apparently caused a wall fire. Earlier calls include a woods fire near the County Dump on FM 418 and a rent home at 250 South 4th where an attic fan motor smoked but caused no damage.
Mrs G W Calvert returns home Friday after visiting Temple where her father E R Wall is confined to Veterans Hospital following a heart attack.
The family of Mrs. Mary Vivian Hamilton expresses gratitude for food flowers visits and acts of sympathy during their loss. Your loving support will be remembered in their time of sorrow.
Proceeds from the pageant fund miscellaneous events for The United Appeals County drive ending November 6. Judy Mallett Miss Big Thicket 1972 and Helen Chadwick Miss Ideal Big Thicket share emcee duties. Local contestants from county districts perform with pianists Diana Munden and Mary Jo Davis and vocalists Cynthia Furlow and Michael Anders.
Berrell Ferguson son of Mr and Mrs James A Ferguson celebrated his tenth birthday Monday in his parents home from 4 to 6 pm with 22 friends. They played games and refreshments were served.
Council heard that many signatures were disqualified for registration or duplication. Witnesses described hours of study by a handwriting expert and students, with claims of one person signing 105 names. Subpoenas issued for about 61 witnesses. 47 testified over three nights as attorneys contested authority and witness compliance.
Local items note Marine Lance Corporal Hubert Davis reporting for duty with the Second Marine Division at Camp LeJeune N C. Several families host and visit kin across Texas Oklahoma Alabama and Texas cities while 50th wedding anniversary guests travel from multiple states.
Mayflower Chapter No 81 Order of Eastern Star extends gratitude to sponsors hosts contestants and judges for their cooperation in organizing the Miss Prince Hall pageant at the Masonic Temple last Saturday night. Mrs Marie Rhymes, Worthy Matron, offers thanks and blessings.
Testimony before the council centers on the Oct 19 court order setting the Nov 13 recall election. J C Busby disputed involvement in petition circulation while noting his citizen concerns. Richard son was bonded and left City Hall as Trimble questioned the city's investigatory powers under the Charter.
The United Pentecostal Church of Evadale announces a yard sale in front of the church this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Widows aged sixty and older may receive benefits based on their deceased spouse's social security record. For details, contact your local social security office.
Weekday lunch lineup lists meals for Monday through Friday. Items include veal cutlets with sides, hot dogs with chili, meat loaf, salmon croquettes, and chicken with dressing. Each day features a fruit or dessert and milk.
East Texas wildlife officials report a slow start to squirrel hunting alongside a poor dove season. Officials say subpai mast production in bottom lands reduced acorns, leaving squirrels scattered in upland areas with limited action for traditional bottomland hunters.
Linda Goldsmith, daughter of Mozelle Goldsmith, graduates this month from Port Arthur College after typing 96 words per minute. She transferred from Thomas Jefferson High School and completed past high school professional training at the college.
Mayor Claude Coward entered St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont Saturday for tests and treatment. By Wednesday morning he was improving, and doctors said it was not his heart. More tests are planned to determine the illness.
The Evadale Ex-Students Association sponsors a donkey baseball game in the Evadale gym on Monday November 8 at 7 30 p m Tickets are available from sponsors or Roy Gravis.
Notice under the Texas Liquor Control Act states McDonald Package Store applies for a Package Store Permit. The business moves from 375 South 11th St to 369 South 11th St in Silsbee Hardin County Texas. William J. McDonald, Owner.
Notice of intention to obtain a wine only package store permit for a business to operate at 375 South 11th Street in Silsbee Hardin County Texas and at 525 South 11th Street Silsbee Texas 77656 under applicable state law.
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