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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1970
Page
2
The society and personal editor and editorial staff are listed with Leona Whitman and Doris Woolley among the named reporters and managers. Lee Kelly is noted as editor ad manager with the secretary role listed.
John C. DuBose of Silsbee Texas writes to defend Lumberton school board citing a new building saving 640000, end to tax-fixing, and improved cooperation with administration. He argues board runs district efficiently and urges readers to recognize truth and support the board.
Overstreet arrested three suspects on Sept 16 for burglaries at Wedgeworth Pharmacy Joys Furniture and theft of two airplane radios from Hardin County Airport. Officers recovered some drugs from Wedgeworths and money from Joys plus one radio. They were arraigned before Judge Kimball with bonds set. Behnken remained jailed. Eight rifles and shotguns were found in Louis Stratton’s yard tied with a tarp and wired together and later identified by Sheriff Easley.
The Silsbee library dedication features an art exhibit by the Silsbee Art League arranged by W A Collier, Indian relics from Mrs Marvis Gore, and floral displays by local garden clubs. The event, with refreshments by the Woman's Club and Beta Sigma Phi, includes student volunteers and guides from the Silsbee Youth Council led by Ellen Buchanan.
Rho Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met September 14 at 7 30 p m in the Silsbee State Bank with 10 members and one guest Mrs James Gillard present. The busi ness meeting was hosted by Mrs David Shows and a Self Analysis program was presented by Mrs Edgar Blood and Mrs Ronald Hickerson.
Tigers roll to a 20 0 victory over the French Buffaloes as Ronnie Singleton and Don White anchor a stout defense. Earl Stover Zubba McGallion William Walters and James Hunter lead a balanced attack amid widespread contributions and a 123 rushing yards.
Rev Carl Burris pastor of Trinity Baptist Lecompte and moderator of Central Louisiana Baptist Association will move to Evadale Central Baptist with his family Sept 30 to succeed retiring Rev J P Stockman. Burris has led four central Louisiana churches, toured Israel and Greece in 1969, and has four daughters.
Long list of deeds warranties and liens appears from Hardin County records. A late second quarter rally by Silsbee spurs a Tiger comeback led by Dinkle and McGallion, with Dinkle totaling 179 yards from scrimmage and Williams Waiters adding a late score to seal a 28 14 victory.
The council heard Texas Highway Department District Engineer F C Young outline delays and plans for speed limit surveys on Hwy 327 and FM 92, left turn signals at US 96 and Hwy 327, and traffic signals at FM 92 intersections. Upgrading signals at Herndon will proceed, but US 96–Hwy 327 left turns await substantial remodeling and new equipment with completion expected around October or November. A re-survey of Durdin Drive is planned later this month to await post widening traffic stability. The council tabled the speed limit survey citing unrealistic limits and noted the June 1969 traffic count may be low. Mayor Coward declared Saturday Oct 10 as Clean Up Day with city trucks and dump sites open. Additional actions included requesting Gulf States Utilities to install street lights, authorizing bids for a garbage truck chassis, and appointing Leroy Daniels as City Auditor for 1970 71. Council member Hays opposed Councilman Landeolt's motion.
Jurors named include Swinney Silsbee Y M Brack Thicket Wiley Alford Kountze Noel D Bartlett Kountze Richard L Branscum Kountze Robert Harris Puntis Jr Silsbee James Bauman Sour Lake L C Beaumont Silsbee Robert Dan Buel Silsbee A L Rash Silsbee Francis Warren Sow Lake Lucille Allen Sour Lake for upcoming court session.
Card expresses gratitude to friends for hospital and home care during illness. Thanks for prayers, cards, and money gifts. Praises New Bethel, other Silsbee churches, Silsbian Clubs of California, and local citizens for support.
The Silsbee Minister's Fellowship creates the Christmas Baskets unit for the 1970 season. Leaders include B W Graves as general chairman and Rev F C Drake as packing chairman with Mrs Graves and Mrs Drake as distribution co chairs. The Optimist Club to lead toy distribution. Applications dates and places to be announced.
Marine Corporal Donald L. Grisham son of Mr and Mrs Walter D Grisham Route 1 Silsbee received a rank promotion while serving with the First Marine Division in Vietnam.
Mrs. Housty Brewer and her children from Dallas spent the weekend at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs. H C Scoggins.
Funeral services for Florence Stephens 64 of Leesville La were at United Pentecostal Church Leesville with burial in Cooper Cemetery. She died at Silsbee Convalescent Center after a long illness. Survivors include two daughters three brothers and five sisters.
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