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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1968
Page
2
Entered under second class permit April 19 1919 at Silsbee Texas. Published Thursdays at 410 Highway 96 Silsbee Texas 77656. Subscription $3.50 yearly Hardin Jasper Tyler Jefferson Counties $4.00 outside. Editorial staff listed with roles. Publication and mechanical department staff named.
After a Haiti flash flood a writer observes locals doubting passage yet urging faith in a jeep. The piece links Pauls claim I can do all things through Christ with daily dependence on Gods strength. It urges using spiritual resources, seeking greater faith and confidence in God.
The Newcomers Club gathers at 775 South 6th tonight at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Louise Hill. An exchange of recipes will occur and bridge partners will be chosen during the meeting. All interested people are invited.
U S Department of Labor figures indicate real earnings barely up from June as prices push up. Gross weekly earnings reach 109.16 with a 0.2 hour longer workweek, while real take home averages 71.93 for a single worker and 79.25 for three dependents, down slightly from June.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will start a fall program led by T. D. Carroll to teach school children about conservation. The effort includes teacher workshops, materials for schools, and speakers from various agencies to promote ecological awareness and responsible land stewardship.
Doctors are in higher demand due to a shrinking doctor to population ratio urban care seeking, and expanding medical insurance programs. The U S Public Health Service cites insurance growth as a key factor, making medical attention affordable for more people.
Xi Zeta Rho chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held its first fall meeting on Aug 26 at Mrs Edward Dominguez with 20 members present. Mrs Olan Davis led the program Being Alive and yearbooks were distributed. An ice cream social at Mrs Clifton Caraway s home boosted plans for fall projects. next meeting Sept 9 at Mrs Gerald Deans.
By 1972 seven hundred fifty seven thousand welfare recipients will have received jobs, job training, or work experience through the Department of Labor work incentive programs.
A letter from SP/4 Robert Wilson Jr in Germany requests continued delivery of the Silsbee Bee. He thanks his parents for subscribing on their behalf and notes pride in local sports teams the Tigers, plus interest in football basketball track and baseball coverage.
The Silsbee Bee notes it will transfer its complimentary copies to the Texas A&M Library as the new library opens. The department thanks the Bee for years of newspaper support aiding journalism education and plans to consolidate holdings for student access in College Station.
Forty eight descendants of George Moore gathered Sunday at Honey Island Swimming Pool picnic grounds for a family get-together. New officers named included Mrs. Tommy Trahan president, Mrs. I. L. McKinley vice president, and Mrs. Robert Cousins secretary. Outgoing officers were presented gifts. The group later visited Mr. and Mrs. Pat Trahan’s home where homemade ice cream and cake were served.
Notice to bidders bids due 10:00 A M September 23 1968 by Hardin County Commissioners Court for sale of one 45 horsepower or larger tractor with live power takeoff. County reserves right to reject any or all bids. Emmett Lack County Judge.
Ernestine Bevil and Vernon Ray Nobles wed at First Assembly of God Sour Lake. At the Texas State Fair in Dallas a four acre Esplanade features Dancing Waters with six daily free performances while fountains illuminate a larger display. The couple plans to live at Fort Benning Georgia where the groom serves in the U S Army.
On September 28 1968 at 10 00 A M the Hardin County Commissioners Court will sell the second bridge from dirt barricade on Highway 96 across the bayou going east The county reserves the steel banisters on both sides and will take the bid most advantageous to it.
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