Twirling Tourney Awards Highlight Golden Triangle Event
At the South Texa State Fairgrounds Golden Triangle Twirling tournament on August 3, Rita Condon directed awards to Alma Fellows of Lumberyn who won first in the advanced senior Beauty trophy. Christina Jones of Idol and Deborah Gore of Farren also claimed firsts in junior divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana Jones
Alma Wellens
Deborah Gore
Beaumont
South Texa
Golden Triangle
Rita Condon
Turnament
Alma Fellows
Jesse Wellens
Lumberyn
Tophy
Alma
Mpetition
Austin
Alma Isne
Theumberton
Christina Jones
Bobby Jones
Idol
Robert A. Leviness
Farren
Births in Silsbee and Austin Hospitals
A son born to Mr and Mrs Edmound Willis in Evansville Aug at Women and Children's Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Powell Silsbee greet a son. David Michael born Aug in Women’s and Children’s Hospital with grandparents J L Jones and Emmett Powell of Silsbee. A son born Aug 7 to Mr and Mrs Terry Weaver Silsbee and Aug 9 to Mr and Mrs Tommy Pate. Mr and Mrs Richard Ratliff Austin announce daughter Cynthia Gayle born Oct 25 at St David’s Hospital in Austin, grandparents L J Ratliff of Silsbee and Al Lewis of McMahan Texas. Kimberly Eugenia …
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmound Willis
Evanle
Women
Chil‘en Hospital
Charles Powell Silsbee
David Michael
Sospital
J. L. Jones
Emmett Powell
Ilsbee
Women’s Ad Children’s Hospital
Terry Weaver Silsbee
Tommy Pate Silsbee
Richard Ratliff
Austin
Cynthia Gayle
St. David’s Hospital
L. J. Ratliff
Sbee
Alart Lewis
McMahan
Tex
Kimberly Eugenia
Community thanks for support after loss of Patience Hooks Neely
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kind deeds and sympathy after the death of Patience Hooks Neely. Special thanks go to Reverend Jack Holt and members of the New Covenant Church and the Chief Society of Mormon Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ack Holt
Ew Covenant Church
Chief Society of Mormon Church
Patience Hooks Neely
City Eyes 20 Acre Drainage Project With USDA Grant
Council explained a flood protection plan with the Soil Conservation Service to drain an area between Knapple Road and the US 96 by-pass. If funded, the grant could cover 100 percent of project costs excluding right of way. Public meetings are set for August 27 and September 10 for zoning changes on a 5.5 acre Norvell extension site.
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United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service
Hickerson
Knapple Road l
US 96
USDA
Council
Planning and Zoning Commission
Norvell
Eason Extradited On Fugitive Warrant From Arkansas
Columbus Kelton Eason 57 of Silsbee was extradited to Arkansas Aug 13 on a fugitive warrant charging assault with intent to murder. He was arrested at his parents’ home near Silsbee Tuesday by Sheriff Billy Paine Deputy Morris Cole and Texas Ranger Haskell Taylor for the Aug 8 shooting in El Dorado city park. Larry Ken Elkins 34 of Lumberton was sentenced to five years probation after pleading guilty in Jefferson County Criminal District Court for unlawfully carrying a weapon at a Beau mont tavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Kelton Eason
Silsbee
Arkansas
Billy Paine
The
BEE
Eason
el Dorado
Ark
Paine
Morris Cole
Texas
Haskell Taylor
el Dorrado
Larry Ken Elkins
Lumberton
Jefferson County
Elkins
Beaumont
Births Reported in Local Hospitals
A daughter Kristina Marie was born Aug. 14 at Doctors Hospital to Mr and Mrs Donald Wesley Conner of Lumberton. Earlier a son was born Aug. 10 to Mr and Mrs Dale R Smith of Kountze in Doctors Hospital.
Miss Cynthia Black Weds Rev. Cleve Sharp in Silsbee Ceremony
Miss Cynthia Lois Black and Rev. Cleve James Sharp married July 26 at Friendship Baptist Church Silsbee. Clergyman Rev Scott Darby officiated with organist Karen Warden and pianist Bonnie Salles. The couple will reside in Silsbee. Sharp serves as associate pastor at First Baptist Village Mills.
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Cynthia Lois Black
Cleve James Sharp
Friendship Baptist Church
Billy G. Black
Clifford H. Sharp
Silsbee
Scott Darby
Gilmer
Karen Warden
Kountze
Bonnie Salles
Tim Salles
Penny Brown
Rhornda Alexander
Pearland
Mary Campbell
Carole Bryant
Dickinson
John Sharp
David Sanders
Stephen Sharp
Rufus Cook
Larry Grace
Marshall
Lon Phelps
Samuel
Daniel Sharp
John Black
Heather McDonald
Jesse Salles
Maurice Salles
Dena Brown
Debbie Welch
Rhonda Sharp
Gay McClusky
Gayle Brumley
Wanda Bass
Rachel McMillan
Beaumont
Galveston
Houston
First Baptist Church
Village Mills
Senior Graduation Photos May Be Claimed Friday
Photos of seniors receiving their 1974 Silsbee High School diplomas are available at the High School office and may be picked up by students from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 16. Some seniors ordered the pictures for $4.50 each, and unclaimed copies will be mailed.
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Silsbee
14 Year Old Charged With June Burglary
Silsbee Police reported a 14 year old arrested on Aug 8 on Twenty-Second Street for a June 7 burglary of Prince Hall Villa in which about $14 in change was stolen. Detention hearings were requested for the 14 year old and a 16 year old charged with assaulting Sgt. Fulgham last week.
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Silsbee
Bob L. Ogden
Prince Hall Villa
Ogden
Sst
James Fulgham
William Gilley
Fulgham
James Doane
Dennis Jones
Dennis Allen
Britton- Cravens Lumber Co
James Price
Jefferson County
Adoptions Notice in Hardin County Texas
Publication citation directs Joseph Westbrook Kiepe to appear in 88th District Court Kountze Texas by 10:00 p.m. on the Monday after twenty days to respond to Charles Wayne Ruso and Lynda Pearl McNaughten Ruso petition to adopt Jeffrey Lynn Kiepe born February 23 1968 in Jasper County Texas. Court may terminate parental rights and appoint a conservator to consent to adoption. Issued August 8 1974. Aline Harper Clerk. Carol Wytovak Deputy.
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State OF Texas
Joseph Westbrook Kiepe
88Th Judicial District
Hardin County
Texas
Kountze
Charles Wayne Ruso
Lynda Pearl McNaughten Ruso
Jeffrey Lynn Kiepe
Jasper County
Aline Harper
District Court
Carol Wytovak
Silsbee to Hold Zoning Hearing on 5.6 Acre Tract
City of Silsbee Texas will hold a public hearing September 10 1974 at 7 00 pm in City Hall Council Chambers on a zoning change for a 5.6 acre tract off Norvell Extension from R-11 single family to MIT mobile dwelling district. Mayor James L Hays attested by City Secretary Edna Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Silsbee
Texas
City Hall
Norvell Extension
Mit
James L. Hays
Silsbee Public Hearing on flood ditch grant proposal
City of Silsbee will hold a public hearing on August 27 1974 at 6 30 p m about a US Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service grant to alleviate flood problems along a ditch from Highway 327 by pass north to Knupple Road. The route passes Knupple Road west of Woodlea and proceeds north to Highway 96 near Silsbee High School then to Avenue L Carriage Lane Estates North 4th Street and Britton Cravens Lumber then to North 4th Street near Herndon Avenue, with Fuller’s Sporting Goods as a reference point. Mayor James L Hays and City Secretary Edna Brown.
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City of
Silsbee Texas
City Hall
United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service
Knupple Road
Woodlea
Silsbee High School
Avenue L
Britton-Cravens Lumber Company
North 4Th Street
Herndon Avenue
Fuller's Sporting Goods
James L. Hays
Redistricting Debates and Tax Rates on County Court Docket
Lumberton residents clash over piecemeal redistricting while Judge Lack notes limits. Tax Assessor Anders defends equalization and cites rising values. Officials discuss a county wide re evaluation cost and upcoming budget filings as commissioners review an alcohol rehab plan.
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Yellett
Fred Anders
Board of Equalization
Dorothy Overstreet
Lumberton
Jecause
Anders
the Bee
Lacks
Lack
The
BEE
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
Jefferson
Orange
Horace Moye
Hugh Means
Moye
Means
Court weighs precinct borders and future elections
The discussion centers on redistricting effects for Precinct Four and Loftin’s term. Officials Moye Means and Paul M. Trest debate residency, election timing, and how boundary changes would influence who represents the precinct. Carpenter warns the plan disrupts the court’s ordering.
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Precinct
Paul M. Trest
Robert Decker
Grayburg
Virgil Caraway
Pet Two
Means
Loftin
Carpenter
Revival in Progress at New Covenant Church
Evangelist Robert Louis Stephens of Lakewood California is guest speaker for a revival meeting at New Covenant Church. Services are nightly at 7 30 p.m. through Sunday. Johnny Burk leads music with Lighthouse Trio and New Covenant Singers. Rev Jack Holt pastors the church.
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Robert Louis Stephens
Lakewood
Calif
New Covenant Church
Johnny Burk
Lighthouse Trio
New Covenant Singers
Jack Holt
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. K. Eason
Mrs. Cleve Sharp
Odis
Name Brand Furniture
North
Edna Brown
Raymond Bartmess
Emmett Lack
Tots & Toys
Spurger
New Covenant
Catfish
Highway 96 North
Sears
Kenmore
Sears and
SAVE
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Weatherbeater
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