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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1972
Page
2
Read Tommy Read is listed with roles including publisher editor ad manager co-owners foreman operator linotype operator printer pressman and apprentice in a newspaper staff roster.
The editorial credits Hardin County voters for perseverance amid long waits at polling places. It criticizes machine shortages and uneven distribution across Precincts 9 North Silsbee 10 and Lumberton. notes one machine breakdown and a Shoup Co. tax lien. Calls for changes by county commissioners before the next election.
Trustee Tommy L. Edgar appeals Lumberton citizens to support the November 11 bond election for a new primary school building. He praises Superintendent Nelson and district staff, notes 1500 students and rapid growth, and invites questions to address concerns about the bond issue.
Marjorie H. Pinschmidt regional CARE Inc. director will speak at the Silsbee Lions Club noon luncheon on November 14 in All Souls educational building. Lions sponsor Toys for Tots again. donations may be dropped at Etex Typewriter and Supply Co. 140 N. 5th Street or arranged by call. All Souls CYO members will help clean and repair toys.
Miss Gail Overland of Galveston spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Overland Jr. in a family visit.
The Silsbee eighth grade A team lost 12-0 to MacArthur as penalties and turnovers doomed drives. The B squad won 6-0 in a controlled scrimmage, with a 13 yard pass from Bill Stanford to James Ferguson sealing the win. The A team closes the season November 14 at Memorial at 4:30 p.m.
Mrs. S. D. Barbee of Silsbee announces the engagement of daughter Nancy Barbee to Jerry W. Spears son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Spears of Silsbee. The wedding is planned for Friday November 10 at 7 30 p.m. in Good Shepherd Baptist Church. The couple will reside in Silsbee where Spears is employed by Eastex Inc. Friends and relatives are invited through the press.
Scout Troop 186 met Nov 1 at the Latter Day Saints Church with Scoutmaster Gene Wilson teaching Citizenship Skill awards. Senior patrol leader Brian Jones demonstrated airplanes and baskets by the scouts as memory work on Scout law. The activity titled dog fighting featured planes and a demolition derby style final flight won by the last plane to crash mid air. Construction is a troop specialty noted by scribe Mark Wilson.
The Xi Zeta Rho chapter opens a chili supper on Friday November 10 from 5 30 to 10 30 p m at the Junior High School cafeteria Proceeds support a yearly graduating senior scholarship presented by the chapter Tickets available from Mrs Melbai Taff at The Thimble Shop Highway 96 next to Savon Drugs
Kirby manager C B Stevens presented a certificate of appreciation to Perkins at a retirement coffee in Silsbee on November 2. Perkins began with Kirby in Call in 1928, left in 1953, returned in 1964, and stayed until retirement. He and his wife run the Perkins Flower and Gift Shop near Kirbyville along Highway 7 seven miles from Buna, born from his gladiolus hobby.
Joseph D. Perkins, edge sorter foreman at Kirby Lumber Corp in Silsbee, retires from the firm on October 31 after 33 years of service.
The Beaumont Interfaith Choral Society marks its 10th season with a Sunday concert at 3 p.m. in First United Methodist Church Beaumont. They perform Kodaly Missa Brevis and Britten Rejoice In The Lamb under William Barnard with Tom Oliphint as accompanist and Mary Baldwin Woodland as assistant director.
Monday features pork and gravy with mashed potatoes field peas fruit cream cake and milk. Tuesday offers chicken and dumplings buttered English peas peach halves pineapple pudding roll and milk. Wednesday serves Sloppy Joes beans tossed salad apple cobbler. Thursday presents turkey and dressing green beans cranberry sauce celery sticks strawberry shortcake rolls and milk. Friday includes salmon croquettes with catsup French fries okra and tomatoes rice pudding rolls and milk.
The Orange Single Adults Club invites singles to a Thursday night dance at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 one mile north of SH 10 in Orange. The Rhythm Kings will perform from 8 to 12 p.m. per Helen Herring.
Silsbee police say two drivers, Jesse B. Coleman 41 and Jesse L. Bush Sr. 27, collided in the 2000 block of West Avenue J at 7 05 a m on November 4. Coleman drove a 1970 Cadillac Bush a 1969 Dodge. Bush was hospitalized for treatment and released.
The Silsbee chapter of the Future Homemakers of America held its initiation Monday night November 16 with a formal ceremony. Older members welcomed the new initiates in a traditional welcome.
Mrs J A Foster is recuperating at home following a recent surgery at Baptist Hospital.
The Deep East Texas Council of Governments invites sealed bids for its Police Technical Equipment Project. Bids due by two AM November 22 1972 at offices in Jasper Texas. Read aloud publicly after opening. Details from David J Waxman Director of Criminal Justice Planning.
Prepare the exterior for winter with a general check up and chores. Clean gutters to prevent ice damage, reattach sagging hangers, inspect foundations sidewalks and driveways for cracks and patch after cleaning. Fill expansion joints with proper products and store screens clean in a dry place.
Mr and Mrs Ogden Foreman of Turley Creek La visited Monday and Tuesday in the home of their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Dallas Power.
Classified pricing for various meats and products with per pound and per dozen rates. Includes a contact phone number 385-5095 for orders or inquiries.
A Beaumont Social Security official says obtaining a first time card or replacement is slower. If you know your number fast service for replacements. new applicants should apply weeks ahead. Office address 490 Interstate 10 N and phone 838-0271 extension 276. A rep will be at Silsbee City Hall Annex Monday Nov 20 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Dan Montgomery's Silsbee Tigers, state semi finalists, begin the 1972-73 season with a November 15 scrimmage at 4 p.m. against Beaumont High, followed by a November 16 home game versus Orange Stark. The schedule lists dates against Kountze Nederland Hardin Jefferson Reagan Frem etc. The team posted a 29-5 record last year, won District 11-AAA, and reached the state semifinals in Austin, losing to Odessa Ector 81-68. They set a school records for rebounds 1381 and 40.6 per game, totaled 2457 points, and held opponents to 72.3 to 58.2 per game.
The proposal states the site choice enables about one third more effective land use for outdoor educational and recreational purposes. The planned building will be air conditioned with brick and concrete tile exterior, a steel frame,roof deck of insulating concrete, and a concrete slab foundation with steel reinforcement. Interior finish is masonry with plaster, designed for flexibility, with acoustical tile ceilings and carpeted floors for most areas.
Lumberton Raiders and Kountze Lions battle to a 0-0 tie as Lumberton gains 276 yards total offense led by Joe Mitchell Franklin Butler and Joe Romero. Raiders improve to 4-2-1 while Lions total 173 yards.
Gulf States Utilities sought the nine percent rate increase after the Council balked at the hike and planned to decide tonight. The agenda also lists final acceptance of Master Maps by D. D. Shine and Associates and requests from the Deep East Texas Development Council for city aid in an alcoholic rehabilitation program, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and local builder Jim Perlitz.
World War I veterans of Barracks 2641 and the auxiliary will meet Saturday at 2 30 p m in the First National Bank. Mrs Emile Belt is president of the auxiliary and John J Richardson is barracks commander.
Mrs. J. N. Gore thanks friends and relatives for cards visits food flowers and kindness during stay at St. Luke s Hospital in Houston and while convalescing at home.
Mr and Mrs Dave Lou Cravy of Silsbee will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday November 12 at their home in a family observance.
A bridal shower for Mrs. Terry Granger is set for Tuesday November 14 at the home of Mrs. Ernest Plaunty. Calls are welcome 7 to 9 p.m. Hostesses include Mrs. Plaunty Mrs. Lon Smith and Mrs. John Gray.
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