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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1971
Page
2
The listing names the Co-Owners Publisher Editor Ad Manager Society and Personal Editor along with a Reporter Photogrpher and Secretary in the Mechanical Department, outlining the personnel structure.
The USDA lab in Denver confirmed a single VEE death in Hardin County involving a quarter horse belonging to Silsbee resident FE B Williams. Brain samples from seven or eight horses were tested. Ferrell noted the vaccination rate and that the disease was already advanced. He added no current danger locally.
A concise overview notes that lungs cleanse and purify blood in the human body, detailing the respiratory organ's role in filtering blood and supporting oxygen exchange essential for metabolic function.
The First Baptist Church invites former and out of town members to its annual homecoming on Sunday with a noon basket lunch on the church rear property. Sunday School aims for 546 in attendance at 9 40 a.m. The youth and adult choirs directed by Al Glenn will present the music program.
Xi Kappa Nu Sorority met Sept. 26 at Mrs. Henry Earl Smiths home with seven members. Mrs. Tommy Dean presided as reports from committees were heard. Mrs. Charles Kelly led a program on American design. Next meeting planned for Oct. 11 at Mrs. Troy Greenwood's home.
The Silsbee City Council approved a balanced 1971 72 budget of 658 431 and a 1971 72 tax rate of 9 803 742 35 percent assessed value after a Sept 23 public hearing. The increase over last year totals 48 063 with funding for new equipment raises and a capital improvements crew to curb future bonded debt. The tax bill rises to 122 558 though assessment and rate remain at 1 25 and 35 percent respectively. expenditures balance at 426 625 in General Fund and 231 806 in Water and Sewer Fund.
Lamberton Raiders host Kountze Lions at Garner Memorial Stadium and lose 35-8. Kountze opened with a 12 yard TD pass and a reverse play, halftime 18-0. Terry Pool scored for Lamberton in the fourth quarter as Dahrel Harris caught the extra point pass. A late Lions safety sealed the win.
Council debate centers on recall petitions for zoning amendments in Silsbee. James Beck and others accuse council of improper handling and deletion of signatures while members call for voter input and legal clarity. A related discussion covers a water refund, fire department vehicle purchase, and routine agenda items. Local figures include Beck, Ford, Herron, Landolt, Ferrell, and McKinney.
Commissioners approved raises for constables Don Harrison and L C Kirk to 100 and 150 dollars monthly, effective Oct 1, with a wage freeze in place. Additional items included survey payment, courthouse grounds renovation schemes costing about 51k to 68k, and optional retirement participation for district officials.
The family of R. R. Palmer expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness, deeds, and sympathy during illness and loss. The message closes with a heartfelt thank you and appreciation.
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