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Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1976

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Tigers Tie Stark With 6-5 Win Over Bridge City

Silsbee climbs to 8-3 overall and 5-1 in the 10-3A East after a 6-5 victory over Bridge City to pull even with Orange Stark for the league lead. Stark beat Silsbee 5-4 in the first meeting, setting up a showdown at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

Tigers Stark Bridge City Silsbee Orange Stark Tiger Port Arthur Lincoln Fracas Cardinals Randy Herbst RBI Kim Bryant Bengals James Walker David Fults Mark Bonnin Silsbee Independent Wyer Webb Vonmeittya Neal Riley

Tape Deck Theft Marred Weekend in City

Police report a tape deck stolen from a vehicle near Conner's Café as part of a string of incidents that marred a quiet weekend. Don Geisendorff owned the car. Officer O'Neal Buesing investigated the case. Sharon Kimball complained of a stereo tape player and a .38 pistol stolen from her auto at Chat and Chew Lounge, 1405 Laurel, discovered at 12:30 a.m. valued at $150. Linda Deville pleaded guilty to misdemeanor shoplifting in Jefferson County Courts-At-Law, fined $100 plus costs and given six months probation in lieu of a 30 day jail term.

Conner Don Geisendorff O'Neal Buesing Sharon Kimball Kountze Beaumont Chat and Chew Laurel Jefferson County Linda Deville Silsbee

Junior High Band Receives Woodville Ratings

Silsbee Junior High Band took part in a U S concert and sight reading contest on April 7 in Woodville earning a one division sight reading rating and a two division concert rating. Members also went to the Solo and Ensemble Contest on February 28 in Victor with LaNita Ross Clint Stewart Dawn Seamans and other flutists and clarinetists earning medals.

Silsbee U.S Woodville Victor LaNita Ross Clint Stewart Dawn Seamans Paula Brim Kristy Stanley Becky Tynes Judy Luttrell Nora van Winkle Tina Crawford Lisa Landers Patricia Watts

New Grand Jury Set to Meet Today in Hardin County

Hardin County’s new Grand Jury organized last Friday and will convene today. Foreman Rev L M Barrow of Lumberton was named with jurors including Lu ther Fletcher Robert McDonald Fred Wiggins Fred Johnson Daniel Baker James T Cannon Harold Avants Barrow John W Clark Mrs Jessie O Jordan and Lola Burgess Joe K Watson. The panel will handle routine cases and not probe the holdover group.

Hardin County Aline Warper L. M. Barrow Lumberton Clyde Smith Luther Fletcher Robert McDonald Fred Wiggins Fred Johnson Daniel Baker Kountze James T. Cannon Harold D. Avants Barrow Lumperton John W. Clark Jessie O. Jordan Batson Lola Burgess Joe K. Watson Silsbee

Fourth Street Crossing OR Sought By TDHT

TDHT seeks approval for Fourth Street grade crossing from Ernest Avenue across railroad property to North Fourth and Third Street. City plans 1974 development funded by 56000 in Urban Systems aid. Hearing Jan 14 showed opposition. bids hoped this summer after easement from Santa Fe Railroad is obtained.

Fourth Street North Fourth Third Street Avenue H Texas Dept. of Highways and Transportation Bee Federal Highway Administration South Third Street Highway 327 Lester Landgraf Ernest Avenue Silsbee Public Library Santa Fe Railroad Landgraf

Mobile Home Fire Turns In Week Call For SVFD

A mobile home off Lee Miller Road north of Silsbee was the week’s only fire call answered by SVFD Volunteers. Chief Russell Busby said the fire started in a circuit breaker box and stayed in a room with light damage. Owner listed as Mike Hodges. Alarm reported at 12 24 PM.

Lee Miller Road Silsbee Russell Busby Mike Hodges

No Charges Filed In Lumberton Accidental Shooting

Sheriff Billy Paine said no charges would be filed in the accidental shooting of a 15 year old Lumberton youth. Three youths, two 16 year olds and a 13 year old, plus a 16 year old friend were held after the incident at a sand pit near an older brother's home where a shotgun and rifle were fired. William Leatherwood was struck in the neck by a .22 bullet while investigating the shots. he remained at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont with the bullet still in place as officials called it an accident.

Billy Paine Lumberton William Leatherwood Paine Leatherwood The Bee St. Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont

Silsbee approves police radio-telephone logger bid

Silsbee City Council approved Resolution 765 authorizing the police department to advertise for bids on a radio-telephone automatic logging system. Mayor James Hayes would sign a grant of 7,860 with no city cost. device records police and fire calls and signals distress with legal beeps. The system will be installed in three patrol cars on two city frequencies.

Silsbee James Doune Police Department James Hayes Cruminsi Justice Catuncil Doane Fire Department

Civil Cases In 88th District Court Begin May 3

Docket shows civil trials in 88th District Court under Judge Clyde E. F. Smith in County on May 3 and May 10, 1976. Multiple plaintiffs and defendants listed include First National Bank of Silbee vs Jimmy Earl Mosey et al and Texas Farmers Ins. Co. vs Mrs. Ollie Coudrain et al. Also names insurers, contractors, and various defendants tied to real estate, auto, and personal injury matters.

88Th District Court Clyde EF. Smith Bountee Willie A. Simank Ruffin Fay Walker Hardin County Texas Bronson Jeffcoat Allstate Insurance Co Creola Andrews Crosby & Heaton Dba Terry Williams American Strate Insurance Co Cis Bronson Laine Horns Rub Dabney Aduuitt-trainix Pleu Kier Beecas Bol Clacton Shylene Pan Scartorouish Acicof Frank A. Sturorduth Southwestern Lifns. Co Kathleen Chessher Hollister Emmett Lack Naomi Capps Corine Gilder

Commissioners Seek Joint Tax Re-evaluation Meeting

Hardin County Commissioners authorize Judge Emmett Lack to invite county city and school taxing agencies to a April 26 meeting at 7 30 p m in the county courthouse to discuss a cooperative tax re evaluation program The move follows tax assessor Fred Anders hospitalization and prior 1978 discussions with no action Also approvals include dividing Quail Valley Motor Home Park into smaller parcels for sale and a $13500 grader purchase as well as canvassing the county school board election.

Hardin County Emmett Lack Fred Anders J. L. Loffin Lack Eity Odet Rey Baitha Desi Hent Jame McWind Ut Carl Koher Quail Valley Motore Home Park Wountee Hush Bevil

Little League Fund Raising Meeting Planned for Monday

The Little League discusses fundraising projects at a meeting on Monday April 1 at 7 30 PM at Silsbee State Bank. Mrs Landa Trunks and representatives from each team will attend. Gene Wobert leads the six day campaign.

Landa Mormdavy Silsbee State Bank RFP Hoya Leys le Dresden Gene Wobert Marka

Widow and son sue Goodyear firms for 1 003 000 in fatal plant blast

Franc ees Dianne Harper and son John Joseph Harper claim Derryl Harper died in a Goodyear plant explosion and fire on November 29, 1974, due to negligence by Goodyear, Bac Corp of Houston, and Industrial Plastics of Beaumont. They seek 728,000 actual and exemplary damages plus 275,000 for funeral expenses.

Kountze Goodyear Jefferson County 136Th District Court Gooodywear Bac Corp of Houston Industrial Plastics of Beatumont Franc Ees Dianne Harper Derryl Harper John Joseph Harper Darryl] Harper Be.g.c. Corp Harpur

SISD Moves Toward Education to Fill Community Needs

The Silsbee Independent School District outlines a multi phase plan to address local education needs. A working committee chaired by district leaders drafts accreditation standards and engagement processes with educators and community input to shape future district goals.

SISD

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