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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1974
Page
2
Reporter Photographer Secretary Controller MRS JOHN S BASYE JAMES JOHNSON BILLY JOE WILLIAMS are named for the Mechanical Department with positions including Foreman-Operator Linotype Operator and Printer-Pressman.
The Richmond News Leader notes Nixon sent to Congress a veto on the 13.6 billion agriculture department appropriation for 1975. It highlights environmental and consumer programs, Great Lakes anti pollution funds, water grants, and loans to farmers, as Congress prepares Ford's inauguration amid anticipated veto sustenance.
The statement argues that any president, regardless of party, should not be forced to veto large spending bills to curb inflation driven by an irresponsible Congress, highlighting fiscal tension between the executive and legislative branches.
We express thanks and appreciation for kindness and sympathy shown during the loss of our loved one Mrs. Cordie Landis. The family of Mrs. Cordie C Landis acknowledges the support and care received.
Silsbee Texas September 23 1974 readers urge increased backing for the 9th Grade Tigers football team after a 14-12 defeat to Bridge City Cardinals. letter-writers cite disputed calls and praise players for hard work and perseverance urging fans to attend games.
A letter from E. A. Smart laments clogged ditches and bent trash cans harming Silsbee. He notes repeated garbage can purchases due to damaged lids, asks city officials to help keep streets neat, and urges action on waste collection and street maintenance.
Col Roy E Daniel of Silsbee retires after 32 years in Army and Air Force and is awarded the Legion of Merit for meritorious service. A Silsbee High School graduate, he attended Texas A&M, Stephen F Austin, and UT School of Dentistry, and will join Baylor University College of Dentistry as an Associate Professor in Dallas.
Lt. Henry R. Skillern son of Mr and Mrs Lincoln Skillern earned his pilot wings at the Class 75-02 graduation at Laughlin AFB Del Rio Brig Gen Robinson Risner delivered the address urging discipline integrity and extra effort The 25 graduates include AF Academy AFROTC OTS and foreign trainees They will report to bases nationwide Skillern joins Dyess AFB Texas to fly a C 130 with his wife Arleigh and son Kristen to visit his parents in Silsbee soon
Cub Pack 88 Den 7 met September 23 in the home of Mrs. Avis Carruth. Eight members were present as they worked toward bear achievements by making wildlife posters and playing games. Refreshments were served by Rocky Doughty. Rossi Carruth, scribe.
The family extends gratitude to friends, neighbors, and relatives for food, flowers, and prayers during their time of loss. Special acknowledgment goes to Santa Fe employees and others for love offerings received for Thomas Ray Moore.
The Loeb First Baptist Church will hold a revival from October 6 to 13 with Evangelist Ben Rogers of St. Louis preaching. Rogers, Louisiana native and veteran evangelist, has led 250 local revivals and city crusades in Jamaica and India. Music Evangelist Bill Coen will direct singing. services run daily and evenings with special Sunday schedule.
A called meeting of the Silsbee Minister's Fellowship will be held at New Bethel Baptist Church 410 S 10th on October 9 at 10 am. Rev H ye Tatman is pastor and Rev F C Drake serves as president with Rev R E Barclay as treasurer and Rev A C Johnson as secretary. All area ministers are invited.
Ninety entries from Silsbee Kountze Woodville Houston Port Arthur and Buna join 10 events at Silsbee Junior High Courts and City Park South 9th Street. Jerry McKinney and Tina Pace head the field with finals slated for Oct 5 6. Several events cancelled or realigned due to entries, with pairings listed for boys girls and open divisions.
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