Grote resigns council post to become municipal judge
At a city council meeting on Tuesday night Frank Grote moved from councilman to private citizen and then to municipal court judge. His resignation creates a vacancy in the 3 seat to be filled within 10 days. An interim replacement will serve until spring elections. Grote will be paid 4500 dollars monthly as judge and provide relief judge coverage when needed. He is a 59 year old retiree from Luimber Co. with six years on the council. The council had considered several applicants but failed to find a suitable successor. They also delayed action on a traffic duties ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grote
L. A. Yankie
Grote
James Hays
Jude
Woud
Luimber Co
W. O. Drummond
EDA Earmarks 650000 For Courthouse Repair in Hardin County
The Economic Development Administration notified Congressman Charles Wilson that Hardin County receives a 650000 grant to refurbish the courthouse and related facilities. The funds aim to create jobs and improve public facilities, with a plan due Sept 2 based on a revised application. Seven entities in Wilson’s district share in the program.
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Economic Development Administration
U.S
Charles Wilson
Hardin County
Wilson
Public Works
Larry Murphy
Murphy
EDA
Court criticizes welfare policy over Wells aid in harsh session
Judge Lacker and Hardin County Commissioners questioned the Texas Department of Human Resources after Silsbee carpenter Clark Wells, disabled, said he receives no food stamps or workers compensation. Wells described vehicle assets funded by disability payments that do not cover food or bills. The court approved Wells groceries and home fuel aid and directed him to Crisis Intervention for utility help, while a suit for workers comp remains pending. The board also addressed illegal dumping, land resource funding, and honored retiring School Superintendent Neal House with Aug 22 declared Neal House Day.
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Emmett
Texas Department of Human Resources
Department of Public Welfare
Silsbee
Hardin County
Clark Wells
Wells
Orange
Bo Horka
Lack
Beaumont
Austin
Washington
Crisis Intervention Service
Commissioners Court
Oil City
Howard Barrington
Silsbee ISD Adopts 1977 78 Budget With Tax Changes
The Silsbee Independent School District approves a 5 654 323 budget for 1977 78 reflecting a 15 percent rise funded by selling ONeil school property for 250 000, state payroll subsidies, and higher district valuations from 84 000 000 to 96 000 000. A tax rate drop from 1 90 to 1 75 per 100 valuation offsets some increases. homestead exemption rises to 7 500 for residents over 65.
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Silsbee Independent School District
O'Neil
Weeks Crawford
Silsese
Crawford
SISD
Tight Race in Silsbee Bee Subscription Contest
Bee contest managers report a neck and neck race among workers with only weeks left to determine the five grand winners. No time or territory limits exist, and all candidates have a fair chance. Judy Hicks wins the TV bonus for most money raised first reports. Subscribers earn coupons and discounts for renewals and two year subs include a Parker Pen prize.
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Tale Nickeson
Silsbee Bee
Nickeson
Judy Hicks
Thirteen Cases Set For City Court
Thirteen defendants will appear before City Judge Frank Grote at a Municipal Court docket at 9 a.m. on August 25. Cases include Walter Kendred Jr public intoxication Marvin Gordon public intoxication and consuming alcohol after hours James Dalton Martin disobeyed traffic signal David Ray Kirkindoll no headlamps displayed Arvie Lamar Lynch speeding Billy Joe Marutzky failed to yield Deborah Lucille Marlow disobeyed traffic George Allen Armstrong public intoxication Delph Scott public intoxication Jack Norris littering Bill Pervis Moore public intoxication Elvin Dewayne McNeely public intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Grote
Walter Kindred Jr
Marvin Gordon
James Dalton Martin
David Ray Kirkindoll
Arvie Lamar Lynch
Billy Joe Marutzky
Robert Ogden McClelland
Deborah Lucille Marlow
George Allen Armstrong
Delph Scott
Jack Norris
Bill Pervis Moore
Elvin Dewayne McNeely
Campaign Workers Scoreboard for Silsbee Bee Drive
Second tabulation of the subscription campaign shows pro rated votes and positions as of Monday August 22. The standings reflect a fraction of total expected votes with results published for reader reference.
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Silsbee Bee
Hardin County Firms Report 1977 Q1 Gross Sales
Hardin County businesses posted gross sales of 42.68 million during the first three months of 1977, with 521 outlets contributing. Statewide, 233,000 businesses reported 33.8 billion in sales, up 19.4 percent from a year earlier. Harris County reached 9.4 billion, up 20 percent.
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Hardin County
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Harris County
Walter Kindred Jr Indicted for Assault on Silsbee Officer
Hardin County grand jury returned 18 indictments including Walter Kindred Jr of Beaumont charged with attempted capital murder of a peace officer for firing at Silsbee Police Officer Bobby Gentry during a July 23 scuffle. Kindred, 44, posted 20000 bond. Other indictments name Roy Tatum Aulden Loggins Elmer Tanton Donald Harkey Robert Grisham Monroe Jenkins Jack Lisenby William Ewing Joe Yarbrough Barbara Holland.
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Walter Kindred Jr
Beaumont
Hardin County Grand Jury
Billy Paine
Kindred
Silsbee
Bobby Gentry
Gentry
Highway 96
Paine
Roy Leonard Tatum
Kountze
Aulden Roy Loggins
Elmer Lee Tanton
Donald Earl Harkey
Robert Wayne Grisham
Monroe Jenkins
Jack Roy Lisenby Jr
William Howard Ewing Jr
Sour Lake
Joe Calvin Yarbrough
Barbara Bryant Holland
Want Ad in Bee Brings 51 Calls
A Bee classified ad to rent a house trailer drew 51 calls by Friday and more were expected, said longtime user Willard Reddell. The trailer went to the first caller, and Reddell noted a inquiry from St. Louis Missouri.
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Willard Reddell
Reddell
St. Louis
Newspaper Sales Tax Is Rescinded
A new law signed by Governor Dolph Briscoe exempts the sale of newspapers from state sales and use tax when priced at 75 cents or less for term subscriptions or individual copies. Effective September 1, the exemption also applies to magazines on mail subscriptions, while individual issue sales remain taxable. The change eases collection for publishers and auditing for state officials.
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Silsbee Bee
Dolph Briscoe
Tigers Fall to Hebert 1-0 in Scrimmage Preview
Patrick Day downplayed the scrimmage result as just a workout ahead of the season opener with Cleveland on Sept 2. He praised the Tigers offense and young defense but noted mental errors, with William Graham scoring the lone TD in the varsity scrimmage. Nederland looms Friday at Kirby Stadium in 22-4A action. varsity 7:30 pm JV 6:00 pm.
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Tiger
Pat Day
Hebert
Cleveland
Nederland
Day
Tigers
Kirby Stadium
Hardin County Hunting Seasons Detailed for 1977 78
The Texas Wildlife Department outlinesHardin County hunting periods from Sept 24 to Feb 12 including two dove windows Sept 24–Nov 6 and Dec 31–Jan 15. squirrel Oct 15–Jan 15 with a 10 per day limit. quail Nov 12–Feb 12 with 12 per day. deer archery Oct 1–Oct 31 and regular Nov 12–Jan 1 with two buck limit. dog hunting allowed in open season.
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Hardin County
Texas Wildlife Department
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Lacker
Bob Read
Bee
Barrington
Texas Department of Community Affairs
South East Texas Regional Planning Commission
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Lumberton
R. W. Ownby
C. M. Casper
A. T. McDaniel
Wayne McDaniel
W. R. Bear
Neal House
Satsuma
Jo Ann Kolls
Silsbee High School
Nickesen
Doug Costlow
Elbert White
Elouise Smith
Leon Freeman
Kathy Nichols
Cathy Classon
Jackie Bonvillion
Glenda Cravey
Mavis Rodrigues
Karla Beatty
Darlinge Sims
Mrs. Charles Rabon
Mary Burns
JO Pittman
Renee Rodriquez
Mary Laurent Ghirley Spurlock
Sharon Johnson
Marian Hesse Ann Hare
Nancy Isbell
Robert Rice
Hei
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William Graham
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