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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1957
Page
9
In Bay City Texas Mrs Richard Bachman described her younger son Richard’s frightening half awake half asleep stance with a curled right arm. She heard him murmur a muffled sound followed by a bang as he seemingly acted out a Wyatt Earp scene, suggesting an overdose inspired moment.
Senator Lyndon B Johnson cites that over 2300 Texas firms failed in the last three years and 41 per month in early 1957, with nationwide bankruptcies at about 10,000 this year. He notes rising nationwide failure rates, especially firms with 5 000 to 10 000 in liabilities, and says hearings are planned to craft tax relief for small business amid a Congress recess.
Ol Shep roused Joe Wilde on his farm near Abilene prompting Wilde and son Raymond to fetch a shotgun. Wilde shot and killed the creature a five inch shy of six feet rattler with a body thickness of three inches. Wilde noted he had never seen such a large snake and locals joked the rattler’s mother was frightened by a hot rod with twin smitties.
A temporary restraining order opens the mourning dove season in Jasper Tyler and Newton counties from Oct 1 to Nov 17. Judge Joe Fisher granted the order to align with the south zone season and prevent a nuisance from excess doves. The order remains until the Oct 7 hearing.
In a driving storm at Seminole, Texas, the second half of the Seminole Hobbs game was played as rain sheets soaked Hal Blymiller of Radio Seminole KSML. Water splashed into the press box and drenched his broadcasting equipment after the box door opened.
A taunting remark followed a tackle as witnesses described a player being drowned on the 20 yard line. The odd turn of phrase suggests confusion or mishearing during the incident.
A historical note states that during the 18th century in England, 175 offenses were punishable by death, reflecting the harsh criminal law of that era and its broad reach across society.
A personal ad style note urges relying on physicians for proper diagnosis and prescription medicines. It contrasts free home remedies with professional care and offers prescription filling and home delivery at no extra charge. The message invites customers to choose the trusted pharmacy for compounding.
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