Rep Herman Adams To Speak At B and PW Meeting
The Silsbee BPW Club meets at 7 30 pm at Hardin County Savings and Loan with State Rep Herman Adams discussing Homestead Constitutional Amendments backed by the Texas Federation of BPW. Hostesses from the Legislation Committee and club officers organize the program and salad supper. Ottis Ray Coleman, once of Columbus Texas, is hospitalized in Bellville after a heart attack at a Columbus Bellville football game on Sept 21.
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Herman Adams
B & PW
Texas Federation of Bpw
Ottis Ray Coleman
Columbus
Texas
Bellville
Coleman
WarningsChanged To Advisories For Small Craft
The article notes the switch from small craft warnings to advisories by the National Weather Service. It explains that warnings imply prohibition, which is inaccurate since the government cannot bar boating. Boaters must judge conditions themselves, considering local waters, boat type, and skill level, with forecasts reflecting broad regional trends rather than exact local outcomes.
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National Weather Service
Weather Service
Mercury Marine
Eisenhower Nixon as unique twice elected GOP ticket
A historical note recalls that the only Republican presidential and vice presidential team to win twice was Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. The pairing achieved two successful elections and solidified their standing in U.S. political history.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Volunteers Control Vehicle Fires in Silsbee
Three vehicle related fires and a false alarm were handled by Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department responders led by Fire Chief Russell Busby. A 1972 Chevrolet and a 1968 Ford pickup collided on Highway 327. steam from a radiator caused the impression of smoke. Additional calls included a garbage truck fire near FM 418 and a misleading lost child alert. A 1966 Ford pickup sustained hood area damage. the driver identified only as Jones.
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Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department
Russell Busby
Busby
City of Silsbee
Kirby Lumber Corp
Jones
Nu Upsilon Meets Nu Upsilon Sorority Chapter
Nu Upsilon sorority met September 24 at 7 30 p m in Hardin County Savings and Loan with 14 members. Mrs Charles McCaleb presided as yearbooks were given by Mrs Joe Jones Mrs Don Unruh and Mrs Don Kay. Blood donation for Andrea Irvine discussed for Beaumont Blood Center. Candied apples sale planned for bonfire October 4. Plans to attend space area convention in Port Arthur Now 3. Mrs Robert Tatum and Mrs Jack Martin gave a manners program and refreshments were served.
Rho Upsilon Plans Chicken Spaghetti Dinner
Rho Upsilon chapter members met at Silsbee State Bank to finalize a chicken spaghetti dinner set for Friday Oct 5. The meal runs from 5 p.m. in the Junior High School cafe and continues through the football game with tickets at the door and takeout available.
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Rho Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi Seriority
Silsbee State Bank
Navy Recruits Report for Duty and Completion of Training
Navy Airman Apprentice Brenda C Padilla daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth L Smith of Route 3 Silsbee has reported for duty at the Naval Air Station at Glynco Ga She joined the Navy in March 1973 Navy Fireman Apprentice William D Haynes son of Mr and Mrs Jim Barnes of Star Route Silsbee has completed basic Boiler Technician School at Great Lakes Ill He is a 1973 graduate of Silsbee High School.
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Navy
Brenda C. Padilla
Kenneth L. Smith
Route 3
Silsbee
Naval Air Station
Glynco
William D. Haynes
Jim Barnes
Star Route
Great Lakes
Ill
Silsbee High School
City seeks bids for three standard police cars
Sealed bids in duplicate will be received in the office of the City Manager in Silsbee Texas for three standard size police cars by 5 00 pm Tuesday October 9 1973. Specifications available at City Hall. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive formalities. Omarine Humble Asst City Secretary
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City Hall
Ernest Avenue
P. O
Silsbee
Texas
City of
349 Adults In County Have Not Completed 1 Year Of School
Hardin County shows 349 adults lacking at least one year of schooling while 1,257 have one to four years and 2,568 have five to seven years. HEW grants under the Right to Read program aim to reduce nationwide illiteracy affecting 19 million adults and seven million students with reading difficulties.
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New York
Hardin County
Department of Commerce
HEW
Office of Education
Cooperative Research Act
Governor OKs Police Grant For Silsbee
Governor Dolph Briscoe approved a $7,000 grant to the Silsbee Police Department for a police administration and management study to upgrade organization and facilities amid population growth. the city will contribute $1,500 cash. The grant was part of 34 awards totaling $1,731,730 approved by the Criminal Justice Council Executive Committee on Aug. 14.
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Austin
Dolph Briscoe
Silsbee
Criminal Justice Council
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
CJC
Slimtops Meet Silsbee Slimtops Club Report
Slimtops 369 met Tuesday at Hardin County Savings & Loan with 13 members weighing in. The club welcomed one new member and two visitors and recorded a 15 percent pound toss. Secret pals were revealed and October pals drawn. Mrs Emma Caraway won a fruit basket and Mrs Jo Nell Fountain received Dieting For Dollars. New members are welcomed. A rummage sale is planned Saturday at Silsbee Packing Company from 9 a.m. until sold out.
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Silsbee Slimtops
Hardin County Savings & Loan
Emma Caraway
Jo Nell Fountain
Pam Riley
Silsbee ‘Packing Company
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Fulton Battise
East Texas
Alabama-Coushatta
Livingston
Woodville
U. S. 190
Texas Highway Department
National Highway Week
John E. Gholson
Briarwood Lane
Silsbee Business and Professional Women's Club
Hardin County Savings and Loan
Letha Smith
Gladys Sherman
Jessie Geisendorf
Celeste Johnson
Jettie Jewett
East Avenue
K.E. Thorne
Joe Burrow
Morris Moore Chevrolet
Leon Kelly
Mr. Burrow
Morris Moore
Chevrolet, Inc
Nu Upsilon
Robert Tatum
Jack Martin
Omarine Humble Asst
City Secreta
Forest Products Corporation
Green End
Lufkin
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
East Texas Wildlife Conservation Association
Robert C. Burrel
Evadale
John Miller
Houston
Paula Burrell
Mary Grish
Armstrong
Westridge
Bankamericard
Tae Tute
Buck Jones Lumber CO
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