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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1976
Page
7
In the second quarter of 1976 Texas firms posted $31.5 billion in sales, up 17 percent from the prior year while out-of-state firms sold $2.4 billion. Harris County sales rose 11 percent to $8.2 billion and Dallas County up 16 percent to $5.0 billion.
Miss Velena Marie Coe of Talala Oklahoma and Jimmy Earl Whisheart of Silsbee married October 29 in Hardin County Courthouse with Jude Clyde Earl Smith officiating. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Coe of Talala and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Whisneart of Silsbee. Ma Whisneant works for Kirby Lumber in Silsbee. couple to reside there.
Evangelist David Fauss and the David Fauss Trio host services at United Pentecostal Church on Highway 327 FE. Also a Sheaves for Christ Rally Friday features Rev. Kelton Carruthers as guest speaker. Rev. John A. Danielson pastors the church.
Betty Coffey Lee and the children express heartfelt thanks for prayers, food, and cards received. They ask friends to keep playing every day as she made her way with support.
Thirteen Industries announced new Texas locations in September adding nearly 20 million dollars and 446 jobs. The Law Enforcement Assistance Administration withholds 845000 in grants to the Texas Department of Corrections over minority hiring plans. House A mministration Committee chair asks attorney general for opinion on press free office space in the state capitol.
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Stricklan of Silsbee welcomed Larry Wayne Jr. born Oct. 23 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. Other births include Waylon Casey to Roger Dale Bergeron of Orange on Oct. 27 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital and Jena Marie to Frank Howard Griffis of Buna on Oct. 28 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital.
Band Boosters from Silsbee will meet November 9 in the High School Band Hall. Mrs. Lois Perritt will chair the meeting to discuss Christmas parade participation and report committee progress.
The article reports injuries from an accident with William N. McFarland receiving crushed tolls on a foot. He was taken to Silsbee Doctors Hospital and then to St. Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance. Kirby officials note Jim Lauck and personnel officers were out of town, delaying information release.
Hardin County 4-H members entered livestock at the Beaumont Fair with multiple top finishes. Kimothy Meinscher of Lumberton won Grand Champion rabbit meat pen, sold for $1,025 to Britain Supply Co. of Beaumont. Other sales included a third place rabbit pen bought for $200 by Hardin County Butane and Wagon Wheel Restaurant of Lumberton, and numerous broiler, lamb, and steer sales with buyers like Cal Maine Fonds, M. J. Watke Firestone, Picks Farm Supply, Industrial Tower & Uniform, and First State Bank of Lumberton.
Evangelist K F Charles of Kilgore will be guest speaker at the Caney Head Assembly of God Church revival November 14 through 19. Services occur nightly at 7 and Sunday morning at 11. The church sits ten miles north of Silsbee on the Old Silsbee Highway. Rev W G McNaughten is pastor.
The Amona Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church met Monday night at teacher Mrs. Tom Singletary’s home. Mrs. Erma Pope presided and Mrs. Lucyle Prewitt gave the devotional. After the business meeting 18 members and two associate members were served refreshments and enjoyed a social hour.
Miss Bonnita Gore and Joe Lovell wed on October 26. The Gore family of Silsbee and the Lovell family of Lutkin hosted the ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Buna.
The Fellowship Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church will host a rummage sale on Saturday from 7 30 a.m. to noon at the church on North Street. Proceeds support church activities and missions.
Silsbee TOPS Club met Tuesday in the Gulf States Utilities clubroom. Thirteen members weighed in with a 13 8 pound loss. Mrs. Kathy Johnson won the fruit basket with a 4 pound loss. Mrs. Loral Blue was named Queen for the month of October.
Renee McNeely was honored with a hot dog supper and slumber party for her seventh birthday on October 22 at the home of Rev and Mrs. Roy McNeely. A first grader at Kirby Elementary, she belongs to the Flying Blue Bird group. Hostesses were Mrs. Randy Jackson and Mrs. Claude McNeely.
Many thanks to everyone who helped make my day a success. Grateful for money, presents and food from Mother M. B. White and others.
Crossword style clues listed with Across and Down numbers test knowledge on foods, foods, and wordplay. The set includes entries like 12 Ear prefix Old Extremely and 16 Cupboard Parts with mixed languages and partial spellings.
Lionel Stander leans on Oscar talk as he defends a comeback role in New York New York while recalling McCarthy era bans. Elvis Presley fans line up 20 hours for tickets and a diamond gift. Gloria Swanson vows jail over IRS dispute as public interest swells. Jack Ford campaig n plans hint at post White House life. Glen Campbell ties the knot again amid talk of more heirs. The piece blends celebrity rumors with political and legal skirmishes.
Les White of Houston with Tenis Real Estate Commission will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Hardin County Board of Realtors. The event is at 10 a.m. November 10 at the Pilgrim House, Kountze. I. Hays, program chairman, will introduce the speaker, with Ant Lathan presiding and Bonnie Hays handling publicity.
The Tri County Trail Blazers held a monthly Beaumont session discussing a ride to New Caney. Riders meet at Dine Ridge Grocery on December 4 and depart at 8:30. They head to Sour Lake for the Ole Timers Day parade and plan a December 1 Christmas party with Mrs Cronee Simmons listed as club reporter.
The Apostolic Church at S690 Bisekmon Lane Dernmoent hosts a rummage sale on Saturday sponsored by the Loyal Ladies. The sale occurs in the building formerly Swedows Fried Chicken on the Old Silsbee Highway near Heaumont Sountre Silsbee. Hours are 6 pm to 1 am. Proceeds fund an organ for the new church building.
A dedication event occurred at Resthayven Crematory for Mrs. Herbie Mitchell on Sunday in October. Mr Silsbee led the service with a rosary and prayers as attendees gathered near the grave memorial.
Services were held for Rees Chirence at Prins Chapel CME Church with expected attendance from the community. A count noted 2780 individuals or units mentioned, reflecting a significant turnout for the event.
A fragmented note hints at Pisces themes with aid from a previously unhelpful source. It suggests embracing offers, romance, and exotic pleasures, mentioning a spicy partner and a swim as possible imagery.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will present Good Samaritan Awards on November 4 at the Red Carpet Inn. Donald L. Hilton will oversee the event with Glendon E. Johnson delivering the address from Galveston based American National Financial.
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