Bomb threat report at Gulf States Utilities office
A secretary answered a threatening call at the Gulf States Utilities office, 210 West Avenue H, on Thursday September 25 at 10 15 am. Police searched the building with Chief Burleson Detective Fulghar and Officer Davenport finding no bomb. No suspects identified amid ongoing labor strikes.
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Gulf States Utilities Co
West Avenue H
Silsbee
Billy Davenport
The
BEE
Davenport
Art League Plans Eight-Week Painting Sessions
Silsbee Art League starts eight weekly painting sessions on October 7. Classes run Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m. at the Silsbee Fire Hall with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Neil Allen as instructor. For details call 385-5397.
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Silsbee Art League
Silsbee
Neil Allen
1975 Singer Zig Zag Sewing Machine Ad
Used only three months the 1975 Singer Zig Zag sewing machine offers twin needle decorative work buttonhole sewing patches monograms appliques and embroidery. Automatic bobbin winder smooth straight and reverse sewing. Warranty remaining bal ance due 69 cash or terms. Free home trial call 7694966.
Commended PSAT Students Named by NMSC
NMSC announces that Commended students represent under two percent of 1976 high school graduates and did not enter Merit Scholar due to scores just below 15 000 semifinalists. Over one million students from 17 000 secondary schools took the 1974 PSAT/NMSQT with 15 000 semifinalists and 35 000 Commended. Edward C. Smith notes the recognition aids college potential and urges continued education. Commended students’ names are reported to regionally accredited colleges as first or second choices from the October 1974 PSAT/NMSQT results.
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NMSC
Edward C. Smith
U.S
Silsbee UA appoints Richard Hardy as chair
Richard Hardy, Silsbee UA President and First National Bank assistant vice president, is named chairman of the Silsbee United Appeals. A Silsbee High School graduate, he is active in local groups and is married to Barbie Benson. The drive led by E. J. Dietrich will run Sept 29 to Nov 15 with a $33,100 goal for Hardin County.
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Richard Hardy
First National Bank
Silsbee United Appeals
Silsbee High School
Wharton Junior College
Lamar University
Hardy
First Baptist Church
Silsbee Lions Club
Chamber of Commercce
Silsbee Country Club
Men's Golf Association
Barbie Benson
O'Neil School
E. J. Dietrich
Hardin County
Berneice Seale
FFA Officers Attend Training School
The Silsbee FFA officers joined area peers at Forest Park High School for the Second Annual Officers Training School on September 25. Calves were shown at the Hardin County Youth Fair with Cheyenne Gore taking Grand Champion and Randy Gore winning Showmanship. lightweight placings went to Ray White second, Joe Lee Prince third, Jerry Wilkerson fourth, and Allen Tynes fourth in heavyweight.
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Silsbee Ffa
FFA
Forest Park High School
Hardin County
Cheyenne Gore
Randy Gore
Ray White
Joe Lee Prince
Jerry Wilkerson
Allen Tynes
James Prince
Texas Beta Eta Chapter Meets at Mrs Ward Home
The Texas Beta Eta Chapter met September 25 at Mrs Ethel Ward's home with twenty one members present. Mrs Lea Gardner presided as a memorial service for Mrs Ruth Meek was held. The chapter welcomed back former members Mrs Freeda Duffle and Mrs Virginia Wells. Hostesses were Mrs Ward and Mrs Nina McKinney.
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Texas Beta Eta
Ethel Ward
Lea Gardner
Ruth Meek
Freeda Duffle
Virginia Wells
Ward
Nina McKinney
Tigers Turn to Dunn and Plattenburg in Probable Lineup
Doubtful starters this week likely replaced by Adrian Dunn and John Plattenburg for Livingston Lions. Coach Hatton notes limited big plays and emphasizes strong short gains from Scott Wright Robinson and LeBlanc. Probable offense features Oliver Lewis at QB and Robert Arline at HB with a defense led by Pete Priest and Frankie Spearman.
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Adrian Dunn
John Plattenburg
Wright
Scott
Hatton
Robinson
LeBlanc
Oliver Lewis
Robert Arline
Derrek Shelton
Artie Shankle
Ronald W. Robertson
TE Dewight Fobbs
David Norton
Lynn Robinson
Jerry Fontaine
Don Muckleroy
Roger Boswell
Noseman
Pete Priest
Frankie Spearman
Doug Shankle
David Jones
Lynn Robertson
Jimmy Rawls
Allen Sanford
Robbert Arline
Norris Green
Tommy Golden
William Graham
Livingston Lions
Ricky Sylestine
Gary Wright
David Knighton
James Butler
Mike Wescott
Mark Nixon
Don Starnes
Bill Geise
Joel Dobbs
Gil O’barbo
Births in Silsbee and surrounding areas
Mr and Mrs John E Jones of Silsbee welcome daughter Shelley Margarette born Sept 24 at Womens and Childrens Hospital. Grandparents E J Jones and Mr and Mrs Tom D Barnes, all of Silsbee. Other births include a son to Mr and Mrs John Mooneyham Jr of Duluth Minn Sept 19 at St Marys Hospital and daughter Mary Leanna to Mr and Mrs Harold Graves Port Arthur Sept 25 at Park Place Hospital.
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John E. Jones
Silsbee
Shelley Margarette
Womens and Childrens Hospital
E. J. Jones
Tom D. Barnes
John Mooneyham Jr
Duluth
Minn
St. Mary’s Hospital
John Mooneyham Sr
J. M. Hunt
Beaumont
Harold Graves
Port Arthur
Mary Leanna
Park Place Hospital
C. H. Graves
James Laiel Anderson
Fred
Tina Marie
Bilsbee Doctors Hospital
Multiple Fires Reported To Silsbee Fire Department
Between September 24 and 29, Silsbee volunteers battled two house fires and two auto fires. A blaze in a bedroom damaged the home of Mrs. Freddie Jones on Ingle Street, while another home near Cook's Bluff was destroyed. A 1967 Buick owned by Mrs. Mildred Adams suffered interior damage at Packing Co. The fifth fire involved an auto at Avenue C and Sixth Street with owner unknown.
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Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department
Russell Busby
The
BEE
Freddie Jones
Ingle Street
Albert
Baton Rouge
Busby
US 96
Cook’s Bluff
Silsbee
Mildred Adams
Silsbee. Packing Co
Avenue C
Sixth Street
Silsbee Woman Seeks 75000 In Auto Crash Suit
Mrs. Etta S. David of Silsbee filed a 75000 lawsuit in Beaumont against Emile Ventre of Opelousas for injuries from a three car crash on July 19 at Crystal Beach. She was a passenger in James J. Rainer’s car on Texas 87 when the collision occurred.
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Etta S. David
Silsbee
Opercusas
Crystal Beach
the Bee
Beaumont U. S
Newspaper Thought on Equality and Civilization
Alexis de Tocqueville argues that newspapers educate the public, advise citizens daily, and grow in importance as equality rises. They protect civilization beyond merely safeguarding freedom, shaping common welfare.
Homecoming 1975 Reunions and Street Dance in Silsbee
Silsbee hosts Homecoming 1975 with class reunions for 1925 1935 1945 1955 1965 and 1975 after Friday night football. Saturday receptions span multiple homes from 3 to 7 p m with groups honored. The weekend ends with a street dance and cakewalk sponsored by local sororities and Ex-Students Association.
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B. W. Ross
Lighthouse Gospel Singers
General Assembly
Jackie Read
FM 418
W. H. Holland
Billy Paine
Highway 327
Village Creek
Cecil Cobble
Doris Williams
Barclay FM
Charles Woodard
Elm
Catherine Turner Thompson
Rainbow Circle
Ellen Ford Harris
Woodlawn
Silsbee - Livingston
North Fourth
North Fifth Streets
Avenue H
Silsbee
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Silsbee Ex-Students Association
Bridal Showers Honor Miss Brumley
Miss Gayle Brumley bride elect of Kevin Eugene McKusky was honored by multiple showers in September. Hostesses included Mrs. Ramsey Hooks Mrs. Ernie Dietrich and others with events Sept 2 6 23 and 27. Marriage planned October 4 at Friendship Baptist Church.
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Gayle Brumley
Kevin Eugene McClusky
Ramsey Hooks
Ernie Dietrich
Doyle McKeown Sr
Lenox Hawthorne
Eddie Grubbs
Edward Boyett
Robert Yates
Dean Hill
Jim Conner
Horace Whittington
Jerry Galloway
Betty Black
Ruby Smart
Maurice Salles
Patsy Jordan
Inez Sharp
Sibyle Balla
N. S. Chandler
H. L. Dulme
Kenneth Kirkendall
Don
Picket clash at Silsbee during Bell Oil truck pickup
A Bell Oil Co truck loaded with South Hampton petroleum products crossed a picket line on the Loading Dock Road north of Silsbee. An altercation followed with picket Robert Jake Goins and others. Goins, Bell, and Leon J. Rabelais were charged with simple assault. Goins treated for head injuries, then released. 37 South Hampton workers have been striking since Sept 1 over a proposed two year contract.
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Lumberton
Silsbee
Paine
Bell Oil Co
South Hampton Petroleum
Bell
Robert Jake Goins
Evadale
Goins
Como
Connor
Leon J. Rabelais
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
South Hampton
Ocaw Vocal
FM 418
South Hampton Petroleum Products
Panhandlers HD Club Meets Today in Silsbee Bank
The Panhandlers Home Demonstration club meets Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Silsbee State Bank. Mrs. Betty Hinkie speaks on how to care for outdoor plants during the winter. New members are invited to attend this newly formed club.
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Panhandlers Home Demonstration Club
Silsvee State Bank
Betty Hinkie
Laura Copeland Helps LSU Women’s Volleyball Start 1975-76
Laura Copeland of Silsbee joins LSU Women’s Volleyball as they start the 1975-76 season. The Lady Tigers aim to repeat last year’s Southwestern Louisiana Tournament success after sweeping both games and matches to win the title.
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Laura Copeland
Silsbee
LSU
Lady Tigers
Card of Thanks for Andrew D. Crosby Family
The Crosby family thanks friends and relatives for prayers cards calls donations and kindness during the loss of their son Andrew D Crosby.
Gary Wood Accepts San Antonio Music Minister Post
Gary Wood has taken the role of Minister of Music and Youth at Harlandale Baptist Church in San Antonio. He previously served over two years at Huntington Baptist Church. A 1969 Sisbee High School graduate, he recently earned a degree from Stephen F. Austin University and is married to Kaye Owens of Fred.
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Gary Wood
Harlanddale Baptist Church
San Antonio
Huntington Baptist Church
Sisbee High School
Stephen F. Austin University
Kaye Owens
Fred
Maxine Wood
Reporter a Dog to Politician Like Barking Watchdog
A wry Mike Royko quote likens reporters to watchdogs for politicians. The remark sharpens media scrutiny as a social jab about press oversight and political accountability.
Lawrence Roy 82 Dies in Orangefield
Lawrence Roy of Orangefield died Sept 26 at 1 a.m. in Orange Memorial Hospital. Burial followed Sept 27 at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Bridge City. A native of Rayne Louisiana he lived in Orangefield for 50 years and is survived by son Rufus Roy of Silsbee.
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Lawrence Roy
Orangefield
Orange Memorial Hospital
Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery
Bridge City
Rayne
A l
Rufus Roy
Silsbee
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Walgreen Agency
Silsbee UA
Sabine Monument Company
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Harriet
Laura Wade Baker
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Knapple
Doctors Hospital
Tigers
Silsbee Tigers
Jessie Jackson
Joe Henderson
Jerry LeBlanc
Bill Mikusek
Eddie Robinson
Alfred Scott
Alexis DeTocqueville
Ernest Bounds
Roosevelt Drive
Miss Brumley
Panhandlers HD
Andrew D. Crosby
Joe Ventura
Cail
Pang Walyas al “ Jonue
Pine Plaza Center
Dak
Natu
Walgreen
Mike Royko
Lodge
Silsbee Masonic Lodge No
F & AM
L. K. Johnson
W.M
J. D. Lane
Sec
Bunker Hill
Cc. I. Romano
den Mcpherson Street
Prewitt
L. D. Hepler Builders
Walgreens
Colgate
Prestereirom
Cherry
JET Ware
Flamingo Club
Willie Glenn
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