County Budget Seeks 35 Percent Increase Over Last Year
Harding County will file a budget today showing a 35 percent rise from last year raising valuations from 53,300,000 to 72,000,000. County Judge Fletcher Richardson told the Bee Wednesday the higher tax base is needed to raise 100,000 to pay attorneys and property evaluators if costly tax litigation arises with large corporations owning taxable property in Hardin County. He noted the county several weeks.
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Harding County
Fletcher Richardson
The
BEE
Hardin County
Richardson
Silsbee district sets August 14 budget hearing
The Silsbee Independent School District schedules a public hearing on the 1963 64 budget for August 14 at 7 30 p m in the school tax office. The board will vote on the budget which totals 1 210 500 in expenditures with 1 222 912 in revenue. 1962 63 figures were 1 183 100.
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Silsbee Independent School District
Don L. Hough
Hough
Silsbee Man Charged in Theft From Church
Silsbee 22 year old Don Cunningham was charged with felony theft in Judge C A Kimble's court in Kountze after belts purses taken from the First Baptist Church hallway. Police say five women's purses totaling about 37.50 were stolen on Sunday night. one purse contents were found near a wreck on Fresenius Road. Cunningham reportedly fled town and was believed to be in Florida.
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Don Cunningham
Silsbee
First Baptist Church
Cunningham
Fresenius Road
Tarver
Florida
Calhoun Undergoes Surgery After Hospital Admission
Ted L. Calhoun entered Baptist Hospital Sunday for treatment and will undergo surgery Friday. The report notes his condition and upcoming procedure.
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Ted L. Calhoun
Baptist Hospital
W D Johnson Former Resident Dies in Washington
W D Johnson former resident and civic leader in Silsbee dies in Washington on July 24 after retirement from nearly twenty years as vice president of the National Association of Railway Conductors. Funeral at 10 AM at Jas T Ryan Funeral Home with burial in a Washington cemetery. His wife is listed as in critical condition in a Washington nursing home.
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W. D. Johnson
Washington
Silsbee
Johnson
National Association of Railway Conductors
Two Theft Cases Heard In County Court Last Week
In the County Court Judge Fletcher Richardson heard two theft cases from the past week. On Monday July 20 W Hirth of Caperas Cove Texas pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Also Monday Ray Albron of Sour Lake was found guilty of theft and sentenced to six months in jail plus costs.
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Fletcher Richardson
W. Hirth
Caperas Cove
Texas
Ray Albron
Sour Lake
Gunshot victim Wayne Calvert home from hospital
Wayne Calvert 13 was accidentally shot at home near Silsbee while playing with his brother. The bullet pierced his back and left lung but did not hit the heart. he returned home and was described as doing remarkably well. Deputy J W Moore investigated the incident.
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George W. Calvert
Silsbee
Wayne
Ronald
Highway 92
Grace Calvert
Tennison Clinic
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont
J. W. Moore
Elton T. McNeil Rites Held In Silsbee
Elton Thurman McNeil 58 of 1225 Roosevelt Drive died Thursday afternoon at home after 10 years in the Army. He was a Kirby Lumber employee and Kirby native, survived by brother Dr. W. C. McNeil and sisters Mrs. Otis Allen and Mrs. Mac Dunning. Services Saturday at Farmer Funeral Home led by Rev. R. E. Barclay with Rev. Eugene Jonte assisting. Burial at Resthaven Cemetery. Pallbearers listed as L. D. Self Harmon Weathersby A. W. Dainwood Robert Neyland Eddie Phunk and Jimmy Jeffrey.
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Roosevelt Drive
James Young McNeil
Kirbyville
Silsbee
Kirby Lumber Corporation
W. C. McNeil
Otis Allen
Beaumont
Mac Dunning
Dallas
Farmer Funeral Home
R. E. Barclay
First Baptist Church of
J A Smith Admitted For Treatment At Baptist Hospital
J A Smith was admitted to Baptist Hospital in Beaumont last week for medical treatment. The report notes the admission occurred at the Beaumont facility as part of ongoing care.
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J. A. Smith
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
Silsbee All-Stars Fall In Groves Pony League Final
Groves American League All-Stars crushed Silsbee 8-0 in Port Arthur to clinch the series after Groves won 13-8 the night before. Silsbee earlier beat Port Arthur to reach the Groves series, with wins in two of three games in Port Arthur.
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Port Arthu
Groves
Port Arthur
IIN DISTRICT COURT CASES CONTINUED TO OCT TERM
The July term capital felonies were moved to the October term by District Clerk W. L. Selman. Eleven defendants pled guilty in common felonies and four cases were dismissed. Judge H. A. Coe presided. Trials for Theo Robbins and Roland Irvin were continued due to illness and witness absence respectively. Robbins appeared on a stretcher after noon recess. Dr. Allen Hooks said he could attend but help limited.
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Wyatt
Kountze
Stanley Coe
Irvin
Earl Stover
Silsbee
Robbins
George Tennison
R. A. Richardson
Dwayne Overstreet
Allen Hooks
Coe
Howard Hargrove Elected President By Wildlife Group
Howard Hargrove won a tight election for president of the East Texas Wildlife Conservation Association by 17 votes over Nick Mitchell. A total of 625 ballots were cast as officers await seating after constitutional checks. Mitchell faced a peace disturbance charge. bond set at 200 dollars as transfer logistics were discussed.
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Nick W. Mitchell
East Texas Wildlife Conservation Association, Inc
Wildlife Group
Silsbee
Neches River
Hargrove
Association
Mitchell
Silsbee Precinct
A. R. Hardison
First Woman Mrs Spillar Scores Hole in One at Silsbee Club
Mrs. Macil Spillar becomes the first woman to ace the 100 yard number three hole at Silsbee Country Club since its founding seven years ago. She used a number five iron on a par three with her golf career spanning about 35 years. A bouquet and a planted three flag honored her achievement from fellow players.
Water Works Progress Nears Completion in City
Water projects advance rapidly as cementing and graveling wrap up on the new well. The 500 gpm pump and controls will be installed after building the pump house. Layne Texas Company drilled the well and will supply the pump. City officials expect Well No. 4 to be operational before August ends.
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Leslie Raney
Layne Texas Company
Kirby Lilljedahl
Beaumont Construction Company
Avenue J
Woodow
34 Held At County Jail In Rountze Past Week
Office Deputy Dave Rountree reported 34 persons held at the county jail in Rountze during the past week. Three booked for drunken driving related offenses, two for driving while intoxicated, three for child desertion, one for assault with intent to murder, four juveniles for theft, one for simple assault, and one for a traffic violation. The remaining 19 were arrested for being drunk and disorderly.
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Dave Rountree
Rountze
Tiger Football Practice Starts August 19 For Two Schools
Tiger Coach Ray McGallion announces football practice begins Monday August 19 with morning and evening sessions at the field. All players must pick up medical certificates by August 12 to complete exams before practice starts. Open to 85 to 90 players including 16 lettermen, with strong depth expected in both lines and backfield. The Tigers open September 6 at Center, and coaches will attend a Houston clinic August 5 through 9.
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the Bee
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Sidney Dauphin
Tony Rothreck
Herbert Muckleroy
Leo Payne
S. A. Wallace
W. P. McGarahan
Bill Spillar
Leonard Barnett
Houston
Texas High School Coaches Association
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