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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1968
Page
1
The Silsbee City Council unanimously approves an ordinance with Southwestern Bell to eliminate tolls to Kountze and Lumberton with a possible $1 business rate hike to offset costs. Service could start in summer 1969 after office upgrades.
A drive to raise about $3000 for enlarging the Silsbee Kountze airport will begin at 7 p.m. next Wednesday in the Blue Bonnet Cafe club room. Funds will buy 4.52 acres along Highway 32 with a 60 day option. Donations from individuals and industry are invited. no city funds will be requested.
The October Term Hardin County Grand Jury was empaneled by 48th District Court Judge H. A. Coe and returned nine criminal indictments three no bills and one transfer to county court at its first meeting. Foreman P. M. H. and members including J. K. Butler Harold D. Kean J. M. Gore Chester Hooks Leon Armstrong Marion Almond Thomas E. Rhone Alfred Carter Charlie Johnson J. W. Clark Tillman Hollister
Government data releaseda census bureau report shows Hardin County with 430 active business firms employing one or more. The area favors small to mid sized enterprises with 93 percent under 20 employees. Social security payrolls rose from 11,272,000 in 1965 to 13,168,000, a 17 percent gain.
New York reports that Hardin County now has an estimated 33 percent of jobs held by white collar workers, up from 17 percent since 1960. The shift mirrors a national trend with blue collar workers still outnumbering white collar men by about three million, while women favor white collar roles.
Read-Turrentine Parent Teachers Association held Fathers Night in the cafetorium. Parents visited classrooms from 7:00 to 7:30 p m. Rev R E Barclay led with a devotional on teacher parent roles and life guidance. Next meeting set for December 10 at 3 30 p m.
Silsbee Little Theater will hold auditions for the Murray Schisgal comedy Luv at 7 36 p m Thursday in the Silsbee Junior High School auditorium and again at 2 p m Sunday. The two act play opens December 6 and 7 and invites any interested person to try out.
Announcement of Mrs. Tom Tennison Jr appointed chairman of Hardin County Women for Nixon Agnew. She is president of the Republican Women of Hardin County and active in local groups including the Silsbee Garden Club Youth Council church women and Beta Sigma Phi.
Basil Rodgers was elected president of the Silsbee Kiwanis Club for 1969 at a regular luncheon at the Blue Bonnet Cafe. Rodgers is manager of Silsbee Insurance Agency. Named vice presidents were John L. Williams and Nelson iong Jr. Carl Paramore was reelected secretary and treasurer, a post held for 14 years. Directors named were Roy Baker Ross Ites Render Wilson Horace Whittington Ed Brown and Wayne Robinson. Installation will occur before year end.
Silsbee, 5-0 and ranked ninth in Class AAA, travels to Cleveland for a 7:30 pm Friday game. Cleveland, 3-0 then two losses, fields a strong defense and ground attack led by James Penry at fullback and a skilled quarterback. Tiger injuries cloud lineup as Adam Keel and Claude Coward may sit out, but the squad reports high spirits and readiness for a tough road test against a championship-caliber opponent.
Kirby Memorial Stadium expands the visitors stands by 273 seats to about 1400 ahead of the Silsbee High School game. Work covers a new west end section of steel bleachers, finishing by Friday for the Nov 1 homecoming clash between Silsbee Tigers and Liberty Panthers.
Silsbee High plans its 1968 Homecoming with a Friday football clash between the Silsbee Tigers and Liberty Panthers, a Saturday parade, luncheon, and assembly, a 9 p.m. dance at the Starlight Club, and class receptions announced at the game and in the next issue.
The Silsbee Chamber of Commerce will run a local employment office led by Arthur Cawthon at 270 Highway 96 South. Applications for all types of work are requested with no training required, and there are no fees for applicants or employers.
The Silsbee Woman's Club hosts a Foods Americana festival this afternoon at Silsbee State Bank. Guests sample dishes from each table and may buy recipes. Co chairs Burl Modisette and J D Donalson list table chairs including Huddleston Meets Farmer Barclay Jr Paret. Country Kitchen led by Jay Collier offers home baked goods and preserves. Hours 2 30 to 6 p m. Door tickets available.
William Carl Harrison, 50, of Silsbee and Houston, became Houston’s 18th and the world’s latest heart recipient after a transplant on Oct. 17 at Methodist Hospital. Surgeon Dr Michael E DeBuakey led the operation. his family in Silsbee reports he is doing well.
Georgetown student Editha Hunter of Silsbee is named to the 40 piece Southwestern University Band for 1968 69 playing alto clarinet under director George Nelson. A concert is set for 8 p m November 21 at Alma Thomas Theatre on campus. Hunter is a junior at the Georgetown school.
Rep. Parey Branton from Montgomery announced Wallace will arrive by plane at Jefferson County airport at 4 p.m. Monday October 28. Branton said Wallace will address supporters at the Tidelands Motor Hotel in Nederland after arrival.
The Lumberton Band Boosters met at 9 a m in the elementary school with 39 members. Officers outlined calendar plans to be available by December 1 and committees were appointed for bake sale, recruitment, and concessions. Special recognition was given to several volunteers for excellent work.
Cecil Smyly of 505 South Third Street travels to Temple to undergo surgery scheduled today at Santa Fe Hospital.
Silsbee social column lists Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Felps visiting in Nacogdoches with Sue Felps at Stephen F. Austin College. Others: Mrs. Allen Kirk and baby with McClellands. Henry H. Brown in Port Arthur and Woodville visits. Tena Meek in Winters. Glenn Bennett in Sour Lake. Montingh in Dassetta. Albert Sharp in Jonesboro. Randy Read and sons from Houston. Alf Bartle returning from Florida with granddaughter in Cocoa Beach. Tom Tennison’s weekend in Austin for Texas Arkansas game. Mrs. Young Evans hospitalized. Jeff Ward in from Houston. Paula Spiller and daughter in from Houston. Housty Brewer and daughter from Dallas. Claxton Seely in from San Antonio. H. M. Donelson and daughter in Austin for Texas-Arkansas football. James Donelson a Texas University student.
Mr and Mrs Lenox Hawthorne Jr of Pearland announce the birth of Lenox III on October 22 at Heights Hospital Houston. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lenox Hawthorne Sr and Mr and Mrs Loral Vaught. In Silsbee twins Michael Lynn and Marsha Ann were born October 4 at Newton County Hospital Silsbee Doctor's Hospital to Mr and Mrs W D Fuller. Also Mr and Mrs Doyle Lee Hailey announce Jesse Bryan born October 17 and Mr and Mrs Zachariah Speaker Jr announce Martian Lenette born October 20.
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