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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1969
Page
2
The notice lists staff positions including Co-Owners Publisher Editor Editorial staff Mrs Leona Whitman Society and Personal Editor Lee Kelly Reporter-Photographer Miss Doris Woolley Secretary Mechanical Department Printer Operator Linotype Operator Printer Pressman Stereotyper Apprentice.
Crystal Palace Revue presents Way Out West at Astroworld with six daily Saturday and Sunday showings from 1 to 6 pm through Nov. 2. General admission covers 100 attractions for 4.50 adults and 3.50 children under 12. The cast includes Lanelle Davis Whitney Barnhart Kathy Williams Nancy Parrish Mike Massey Danny Thweatt Roger Vernon Randy Horan with Bob Frazier, Penny Grasshoff and others performing cowboy medleys, can can dance numbers and a magic act. New songs, choreography and scenery are credited to Astroworld personnel and John Moehring.
Darrell Hartman son of Mr and Mrs Jewel Hartman of Silsbee will leave September 24 for Salt Lake City Utah to begin a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints He will stay five days at the mission home then depart October 2 for Billings Montana He is a Silsbee High School graduate and a sophomore at Lamar Tech and will resume his studies after the mission.
Leslie E Shoupe retires as production foreman for Atlantic Richfield Co. at Houston after 35 years of service. A Mariba Ky native now of Silsbee he joined AR in 1934 as a roustabout. He is married to Lillian with three children and active in church scouts and the local fire department.
Darrell D. Shine published The Story of Texas Lands a survey and history of Texas land measurements in The Consultant by the Association of Consulting Foresters Wake Virginia Shine a Silsbee public surveyor and former county surveyor says he received many calls to speak on the topic which originated as a Society of American Foresters speech in a meeting at Conroe.
Notice of a public hearing on the proposed budget of the City of Silsbee Texas for fiscal year 1969 70. The hearing is set for 7:00 P M on September 25 1969 at the City Mall 250 Ernest Avenue Silsbee. Rpexay R M Hickerson City Manager City of Silsbee.
The Hardin County Airport Zoning Board schedules a public hearing October 3 1969 at Silsbee City Hall to hear citizens on the final report of the Airport Zoning Commission proposing regulations for airport hazard areas. A separate public meeting for the final report preparation will be held September 25 1968 at City Hall Silsbee Texas.
Silsbee reports Mrs Jack Hill will attend the Gulf Coast District of Texas Press Women meeting in Houston at the Mellie Eserson Building. Other items mention Nederland visitor Mrs J R Holt, Huttons and Spurlocks in Woodville, Delbert Earl Ross earning a combat action ribbon in Vietnam, the death of Gussie Stroud of Galena Park, Marine recruit Larry Dunaway from Silsbee, and a group visit to Rosedown Plantation in St Francisville Louisiana.
Marshall Pengra of Aylin Advertising Agency in Houston will speak on The Impact of Advertising on Modern Society at the Silsbee Lions Club meeting noon Tuesday September 23 at the Blue Bonnet Cafe. Richard Ratliff of Neches Nations Bank will lead the program with Lions President Nick Mitchell presiding.
The Junior High Choral elected officers for 1969 1970 led by Gary Grisham as president and Kathy Nelson as vice president. Other posts include Denora Miller treasurer Denisea Ross corresponding secretary Debra King recording secretary Gene Smith business manager Deloris Upchurch librarian James Kelly sergeant at arms Rosann Davis and Lori Miller as reporters. The group under Mrs Ruby Mae Dabney aims for high interest and new music for an early assembly rendition.
Mr and Mrs L E Martin host a rehearsal dinner Friday at the Marriott Hotel Houston honoring son Larry Martin and fiance Jerry Sue Watts and wedding party members. Rev Eugene Jonte will officiate vows Saturday at 8 p m at West University Methodist Church Houston. Mr and Mrs Jack Bennett Watts attend as parents of the bride.
The Deeper Life Prayer and Bible Conference sponsored by the Neches Valley Assembly of God will meet Monday and Tuesday at Evergreen Assembly of God Church. Services Monday start at 7:30 p m and Tuesday at 10 a m 2 p m and 7 20 p m Rev F C Drake serves as presbyter and invites the public to attend.
A 1963 follow up of 18,333 offenders released to the streets found 63 percent were rearrested on a new charge by end of 1968, highlighting persistent recidivism.
Mrs. Henry O. Overstreet writes county leaders she will not seek the sheriff vacancy. The court will consider qualified citizens for appointment to serve until the next election. Names on the list include Edgar Brookins Jr., Cecil Cain, Billy Paine, Albert McKinney, Ira Moore, Bob Kerr, Ernest Spell, and Tom Easley, with Elmer Prosise acting sheriff.
From 1960 to 1968 police arrests of persons for serious crimes rose 60 percent. Arrests of persons under 18 doubled while the 10 to 17 year age group grew 25 percent in population.
Silsbee High School overwhelms Houston Jesuit 34-6 as Terri ble Tigers seize control early. Deryl Ray McGallion scores three rushing touchdowns and adds a standout 66-yard pass play, boosting Silsbee to 421 total yards while holding Jesuit to 159.
Funeral services for Mrs Beulah H. Mantooth 81 of Liberty were held at 2 p m Tuesday in Farmer Funeral Chapel. Rev R Eugene Jonte officiated. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery. She died Sunday at Gulf Coast Hospital Baytown after a short illness. A Newton County native she lived most of her life in the Beaumont Silsbee area. She was a retired saleslady and a Methodist. Surviving are four daughters one sister 13 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
The family of W. G. Bertling thanks friends and neighbors for kindness shown during their loss.
The Silsbee Independent School District denies multiple Title VI compliance charges and insists current operations do not create a dual school system. It argues voluntary compliance can achieve fair integration by the 1969-70 school year and seeks a court order to enforce voluntary steps.
Tommy Schrimisher plunged 2 yards for a third quarter touchdown allowing the Raiders to take an 18 12 lead. Donald Hartman added the extra point as Lumberton moved ahead by seven.
Gore's Smokehouse advertises its grand opening with a range of pork and bacon products. Prices are listed per pound or per item, including eggs at 55 cents a dozen and various cuts of pork, lard, and sausage. Phone number 385-5095 is provided.
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