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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1957
Page
3
The article lists editorial and staff names including David Read and R L Read Jerry Zuber Mrs Leona Whitman R R Burgess Joe Thompson James Johnson Louis Johnson. The piece presents a staff roster possibly for a newspaper or publication unit.
The Beaumont Sports Car Club plans a rally starting Saturday October 19 over East Texas routes in conjunction with the South Texas State Fair in Beaumont. More than 70 cars from across the country, priced 2500 to 8500 dollars, will be judged for precision driving and timing. Spectators may view at J L Shine's Magnolia station on Sunday from 9 a m before cars proceed to the final destination.
The article cites surveys for the Texas Game and Fish Commission showing hunting and fishing outpace spectator sports, with rising outdoor spending and new lake stocking. It notes advances in boat motors, thriving deer and turkey populations, and calls for better facilities. It also highlights whooping cranes moving from Canada, hot Southeast Texas duck grounds, and a firearms safety program for teens by the Sportsmen's Club of Texas.
R M Townsend of Jasper was re elected president of the Texas Forestry Association at its 43rd annual meeting in Nacogdoches on October 11 attended by over 160 members and guests. Officers re elected included Clyde Thompson of Diboll and Marvin Angle of Nacogdoches with E R Wagoner of Lufkin re appointed secretary. The Silsbee Bee and the San Antonio Express were honored for forest conservation work. Five new tree farmers received certificates. A chain saw presented by FE Kurth of Southland Paper Hills Inc symbolized efforts in forestry. A Z Nelson of the National Lumber Manufacturers Association gave the principal speech. other talks by A W Nelson Jr and Shirley Daniel. Board members and executive committee named for 1957 58 with resolutions urging Arbor Day observance and a three cent Smokey Bear stamp and a statewide stock law. Last county organized in Texas was 1931.
A 51-year-old Oklahoma City man was kicked out of an Austin burial park by police after staff found him sleeping between graves. Police said resting there requires being dead, not merely drunk. He was booked for vagrancy and taken to city jail.
Social security representative Carlton Touchet will meet with residents at the Silsbee school tax office each Thursday at 8 30 a m to discuss social security numbers and benefit rights He offers help replacing lost or worn SSN cards and provides a Beaumont post office address for written inquiries
Sportsmen's Clubs of Texas plans a coordinated firearms training program jointly sponsored by public and private agencies. The outline will be considered at the October 11 board meeting, according to SCOT executive secretary Cecil Reid.
SCOT officials discuss a statewide proposal to train teenagers in gun safety through youth programs and groups like Boy Scouts. The plan would connect gun clubs, Game & Fish Wardens, 4 H and FFA hunts, NRA, and safety experts to form a coordinated program, subject to board approval in early winter.
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