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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1973
Page
2
The Titusville Herald notes railroads had a record 1972 for freight, but face costly maintenance and obsolete rates. Magazine view says railroads need federal help now as truck competition rises and energy concerns push rail use as the fuel efficient option.
Crump argues refining capacity bottlenecks worsen the petroleum fuel shortage. Crude oil needs refining, which takes years and large investment. He urges restricting long truck hauls and boosting public transit to curb demand while noting trucking lobby opposition.
Lumberton, tied for third in District 18-AA with East Chambers, prep for a decisive Friday clash with Hamshire-Fannett as Anahuac and Kountze pace the undefeated pack. Coach Harwell notes HF’s strong defense and quick offense led by three All-District seniors.
Richard Atmar and Paul Johnson of Silsbee win supporting parts in Lamar University’s My Fair Lady at Lamar Theater. Johnson plays a bartender and by stander while Atmar appears as the Hoxton Man and the Greek Ambassador. Cardinal Theater sponsors the show a joint effort of music speech and physical education departments. Performances run November 14 to 18 with 8 p.m. shows opening night and 2:30 p.m. matinees November 17 and 18.
Jesse Pete Walker, 68, died at his Town Bluff home on October 19. Funeral services were held October 21 at Edwards Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ernest Martin. burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Mabel Sheffield Walker, son Kenneth Walker of Silsbee, daughter Marguerite Griffith of Houston, sisters Hazel Wood and Ouida Adkisson, and brother Tim Walker. He was a member of Snow River Lodge No. 327 in Spurger.
The Veterans Administration cautions veterans to verify the availability of benefits prior to traveling or establishing residence overseas, urging prudent planning to avoid gaps in support.
Sealed bids in duplicate due by 5 00 p m Monday November 12 1973 in the office of the City Manager at City Hall 250 Ernest Avenue Silsbee Texas 77656 for one 2 ton pickup truck for the Water Department Specifications available at City Hall The City of Silsbee may reject any or all bids and waive formalities Omarine Humble Assistant City Secretary
City of Silsbee invites bids by 5:00 p.m. Monday November 12 1973 to furnish labor materials and equipment and perform work for the installation of a FM VHF communications system at City Hall Silsbee Texas. Bids may be rejected or formalities waived by the city assistant city secretary.
Undefeated Silsbee Junior High Tigers meet Dunbar in a District 22-AAAA preview game at 4 p.m. Oct 30. Silsbee improved with wins on Oct 17 and 23, with standout performances by quarterback Richard Avery and receiver Jasper Lewis. The Tigers’ defense stifled Vincent Junior High, while the B team added 16-0 and 14-0 victories.
The Silsbee Public Library hosts an UN Day exhibit loaned by Mrs. T. B. Bullock and Mrs. John Skinner. Sponsored by the International Affairs Committee of the Silsbee Woman's Club with Mrs. Lee F. Seabrooke as chairwoman. The library area also features recent Spanish language and English language book selections across fiction nonfiction and reference, including notable titles and authors.
Ex-Students Association plans the Oct 26 Homecoming with a 2 30 p m parade led by Mrs Joel Richardson. Trophies across seven divisions will be awarded and floats shown at the football stadium weather permitting. A 7 30 p m game vs Anahuac follows at the county barn dance and queen coronation during halftime.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Mae Johnson 59 of Silsbee were held Saturday at 10 am in Farmer Funeral Chapel with Rev. R. E. Barclay officiating. Burial followed at Knapple Cemetery. She died Oct. 19 at 8:15 am at her residence. Survivors include husband Edward A. Johnson of Silsbee, one son Clayton Busby of Silsbee, one sister Etta David of Silsbee, and three brothers Arthur Buss Ney and George Buss Ney of Silsbee and John W. Busley of Sandy, Utah.
The Sunshine Blue Birds gathered October 11 at Mrs. James A. Tucker's home with 12 members present. The group sang songs and played games and Melinda Gore served refreshments.
The Bonny Blue Birds met at First Presbyterian Church on October 10 for a brief business session led by president Tina Guedry. Members and leaders later traveled to Beaumont to view the National Children's Theater production Sleeping Beauty. A hamburger supper at McDonald’s preceded their return.
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