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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1968
Page
1
Two 11-0 teams clash at Lamar Tech field Beaumont in a high stakes quarterfinal. Silsbee Tigers against Alvin Yellowjackets feature Gary Keithley at quarterback, Tommy Wollam ballcarrier, and standout defenses as injuries loom for Silsbee. The winner advances toward the state championship.
The City Planning Commission heard an interim master plan report on Sils bee. Planning engineer Robert Caldwell presented sections on economic base population and land use. Horace Whittington was re elected chairman and Mrs Jim Sims was elected secretary.
Tiger cagers debut with a 64 48 loss to Deweyville in Pirate gym. Coach Dan Montgomery lists returning starter Grady Walters among a full squad and outlines Jasper tournament play and the upcoming home date with Mauriceville.
A series of birth announcements from hospitals in Beaumont, Silsbee, Waco, Lumberton, Brookeland, Saratoga, and Votaw record newborns including Melinda Kay McClinton, Gregory Wayne Bertling, Jenifer Dian Mitchell, Jason Lee Moore, Alton Lynn West, Harry Pierce Oliver, Regina Francis Bodmer, and Johnnie Sue Wright born between late November and early December to families in Hardin and surrounding counties.
Five youths were arrested in a Houston rooming house on November 30 for the October 29 burglary of the Hardin County Country Club. Johnny Ruff Delbert Manke William Denard William Maione and Donnie Yeagin, all held on $5000 bonds, allegedly stole sweaters beer and an amplifier. Two juvenile girls and another juvenile boy were also taken into custody. Sheriff Overstreet says Ruff Manke and Yeagin are also wanted as deserters from the U S Marine Corps and are sought by federal authorities.
Warrant Officer Ronald G Phears of Silsbee received the Distinguished Flying Cross posthumously for heroism in Vietnam. He died April 4 1968 near Khe Sanh after volunteering to move a company commander under fire while piloting a helicopter. His actions saved a unit and upheld army traditions.
The Silsbee community Christmas Basket Fund drive starts with Beta Sigma Phi chapters soliciting funds to support food, toys, and assistance for the less fortunate. Contributions may be given to the Community Christmas Basket Fund or via local churches. baskets distributed December 20. The Ministers' Fellowship meets December 9 at 10:00 at St. John's Episcopal to coordinate applications and distribution.
Sherry Woodard of Silsbee joined 41 Lamar State College seniors in the Phi Kappa Phi initiation held December 4 in Dining Hall B. Guest speaker Dr Frank E Vandiver of Rice University spoke on the Civil War as seniors who qualify must rank in the upper 10 percent for January and May 1969 graduations.
Mrs Inez Pope Fortenberry 85 of Zavalla died at 2:25 a m Friday in Beaumont. Funeral 2:30 p m Saturday at Stringer Funeral Home Jasper with burial in Jasper City Cemetery. Widow of J C Fortenberry she ran Fortenberry Drug Store until 1962. native of Popes Mill Tyler County. Survivors: two daughters Essie May Jones Silsbee and John Blanch China. son James Claude Fortenberry Jr Port Arthur.
Frank Alvin Boudreau, 60, of Lumberton died on arrival at St Elizabeth Hospital after being stricken while working at the Church of Infant Jesus. Services were held Tuesday at the Church of the Infant Jesus with Rev William Bosworth and graveside rites at Bleakwood Cemetery near Kirbyville. Pallbearers were Hebrand Daigle Charles Darden Coke Morris and Andy Andersomen.
Silsbee Tigers overwhelmed District 10-AAA champion Elmore 26 6 at Delmar Stadium. Fullback Randy Wallace carried 47 times for 220 yards and three touchdowns before injuring a calf. Claude Coward and Deryl McGallion contributed as the line and defense held Elmore largely in check despite a late score.
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