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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1963
Page
2
Public officials from Texas leaders offer statements during National Newspaper Week noting the freedom and responsibility of the press. They emphasize the role of newspapers in democracy, informing citizens, and supporting public enlightenment across the state and nation.
Ralph McGill reflects on the power and beauty of words in newspapers, humility for ad men and editors, and the duty of a free press. He recalls Austria in 1938, warns against using freedom as a tool or cliché, and urges journalists to defend equality and civic responsibility through responsible reporting.
Community meeting outlines need for toys to fill Christmas baskets. About 1,100 toys last year. 1,500 to 1,600 needed this year. Toys to Warrick TV and Appliance for repair. New committee appointments include H. W. Boddie and Rev C L Jones as vice chairs and Weeks Crawford leading the finance committee.
William Boyer Seale a seven year old senior and third string quarterback at Thomas Jefferson High School Port Arthur is named Young Texan of the Month for September by Texas Optimist Clubs. He is an honor student National Honor Society Eagle Scout and NSFS Summer Science Training Scholar who plans UT or Colorado College after graduation and may win a monthly scholarship at year end.
President Warren G. Harding served as the Honorary President of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association, reflecting his support for the sport and its players.
The Silsbee Minister's Fellowship sponsors the drive each year and invites volunteers to attend the meeting or contact committee chairmen. About 187 baskets were distributed last year.
Graveside rites at Frank's Branch Cemetery marked the funeral for Laneta Jo Ward infant daughter of Donald Lee Ward and his wife. Rev F C Drake officiated. former Funeral Home of Silsbee assisted arrangements. She died Friday night at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kountze. She leaves parents grandparents Mr and Mrs Boyd Ward and Mr and Mrs B C Baker all of Silsbee and great grandmothers Mrs Julia Drake of Silsbee and Mrs Josie Wilkerson of Kountze.
Pvt Joseph E Roberts an Army recruit living with his wife Geraldime in Silsbee is nearing completion of an eight week military police training course at Fort Gordon Georgia The 23 year old entered the Army last June and completed basic training at Fort Polk Louisiana He is a 1959 Silsbee High School graduate and son of Mrs Bertie R Gore Route 1
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