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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1969
Page
2
Classified as a historical newspaper masthead listing staff roles including publishers editors and reporters. Reads like a byline block with positions such as Society and Personal Editor, Reporter-Photographer, Secretary, and mechanical department staff.
Clarence McNeely of Hardin County will chair the Christmas Seal Campaign for the Piney Woods Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association. Dr. Ralph W Steen announced the appointment. McNeely has served as county clerk since 1952 and is active in the Baptist Church Optimist Club Salvation Army Boy Scouts and the American Cancer Society.
The Department of Labor projects 11.5 million journeyman openings in skilled trades by 1975 due to national growth normal attrition and replacement of aging craftsmen.
The Bee corrects details of the Oct 2 article. Nelda Ruth Thomas 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Silas W Thomas, was with three sisters and two boys when struck while walking along the shoulder not crossing Avenue L. Correct address given as 1315 W Ave L.
U S Senator Yarborough and State Senator Charles Wilson skipped part of the Homecoming Jubilee parade in Silsbee to catch a 4 p.m. flight from Hardin County Airport to Houston International Airport. Conley Bradshaw said schedules were tight and the parade fell behind. The group included Elzie Marshall of Jasper and Mrs Wilson.
Pvt. James McNeely left Oct 18 to be stationed at Fort Lee Virginia for advanced armor supply specialist training. He recently earned a medal for sharp shooting. The son of Mr and Mrs J E McNeely of this city he joined the Army Aug 13 and completed basic training at Fort Bliss.
Be sure to take your Medi care Health Insurance card when you enter the hospital to speed up payment on your bill.
Robert A. Scott chairman of the Diamond Jubilee committee thanks the Silsbee Bee for cooperation and praise the police department led by Edgar F. Blood. He credits many unnamed contributors to the successful celebration and honors the Oct 9 Jubilee issue.
Dear Silsbee Citizen, the Silsbee Chamber of Commerce thanks the public for Jubilee participation. Special thanks to Rev. Robert A. Scott as Jubilee Committee Chairman. The note praises community effort and forward momentum for a brighter future. Lenox Hawthorne, President.
The Diamond Jubilee Edition is praised as a treasure and keepsake for many homes. The letter credits the Bee staff and editors for excellent coverage recording a historic event. Mrs Edith Moore from Pasadena visited the Collins and Yarborough home this Sunday.
The Silsbee Alcoholics Anonymous group marks its 14th anniversary with an 8 p m gathering on Saturday at the Silsbee Fire Station featuring a Houston Women’s Center AA representative and a public dance. Sunday events include a 10:30 a m fellowship at 1420 Woodrow Road a noon barbecue lunch and talks by a lawyer and a doctor with 18 years sobriety and a 28 year member of the first AA group west of the Mississippi.
Silsbee defeats Port Neches Groves 31-29 after a back and forth battle. Landry rushes for 206 yards and scores twice while McGallion adds a 27 yard field goal and two passing plays to Yawn and Mathews. PNG led late but the Tigers rallied.
The Read-Turrentine PTA met Tuesday night labeled parents night. Rev F C Drake spoke after introductions by Mrs George Doyen. The budget was adopted. Prince Philip Ellis presented teachers and aides. 280 members attended and visited classrooms.
Clarence Gray owner of Hollywood Cafe will apply to Hardin County Judge for a Beer Retailer On Premises license at 15 miles west of Silsbee Texas on Fresenius Road. The filing and hearing will follow publication dates October 16 and 23 1969.
Stated meetings of Silsbee Masonic Lodge No. 927 A F and A M Silsbee Texas are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM Visiting brethren are invited to attend.
Six members of Cub Scout Pack 88 Den 4 gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Hank Windham’s home to prepare for the Bobcat rank. They participated in the Diamond Jubilee parade last Saturday. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Tom Williamson’s home, den mother. Paul Skinner, scribe.
Cub Scout Den 8 and Pack 88 met at leader Mrs. Pat Trahan’s home to visit Buna Dairy. The next den meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 29, led by Russell McDonald as scribe.
Cub Scout Den 6 of Pack 88 met October 16 at Mrs. Bob Riceman's home. Refreshments were served by Charles Duplis esy and games were played. Brian McDonald served as scribe.
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