Silsbee area weekly newspaper masthead and staff
A historical masthead shows Soccarit published weekly from 410 Highway 96 Silsbee Texas with second class mailing permit issued April 19 1919. Co owners publishers are DREAD and R L READ with editor ad manager Tommy Read society editor Leona Whitman and mechanical and printing staff including Harold Leigh Mrs John S Basyer James Johnson and Billy Joe Williams.
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Silsbee
Texas
Highway 96
Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
David Read
R. L. Read
Tommy Read
Leona Whitman
Harold Leigh
John S. Basyer
James Johnson
Billy Joe Williams
Dempsie Henley Seeks U S Congress Seat in Second District
Tiberty mayor and Texas Indian Affairs chair Dempsie Henley announces candidacy for U S Congress in East Texas Second District. He cites district growth potential, pledges to work with local leaders to attract industry and tourism, and promises to serve all residents without allegiance to special interests. He is a Sunday school teacher and Baptist church deacon with ties to Jacksonville College.
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Dempsie Henley
Tiberty
Texas Commission For Indian Affairs
U. S
Henley
Texas
East Texas
Chambers of Commerce
Washington
Horley
Big Thicket
Pat Emanuel
Remayor
Jefferson Drive Baptist Church of Liberty
Jacksonville Baptist College
Jacksonville
Barrington Files Candidacy For Hardin County Attorney
Har din County attorney candidate Gene Barrington announced his bid after filing late Monday. Barrington, a six-year trial lawyer based in Silsbee since 196, plans to open campaign headquarters with wife Peggy Hardin managing the campaign. He will outline his policy upon election.
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Gene Barrington
Hardin County
Barrington
Silsbee
Peggy Hardin
Hare
Denise
Henley Seeks Support for East Texas Progress
Henley promotes self-determination for the Alabama Coushatia people of Polk County Texas and urges local citizens to back East Texas as a progressive place to live. He notes his five years and eight months of World War II service and mentions his book The Big Thicket Story.
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Texas Commission For Indian Affairs
Polk County
Texas
Big Thicket
East Texas
Henley
Smith Seeks District Judge Post in Hardin Tyler Counties
Clyde E. Smith Jr. announces his candidacy for the 88th District Court bench serving Hardin and Tyler Counties. A Woodville resident, 50, he is a WWII veteran, former Tyler County Attorney, and graduate of the University of Texas. He pledges equal, nonpartisan treatment and fiscally efficient administration of justice if elected.
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Clyde E., Smith Jr
Hardin
Tyler
Smith
Peggie Carraway
Woodville
Richardson Seeks Reelection District Attorney Promises Fair Prosecution
In a statement Richardson declares qualification for another term and vows close cooperation with sheriffs police and grand juries to prosecute felonies. He commits to upholding oath and preventing harassment of the innocent while respecting constitutional rights. He sincerely asks for voter support again.
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Richardson
District Attorney Candidate Profiles Freedom and Fortitude
Coe, a Kountze attorney, earned a law degree from South Texas College of Law and was admitted to the bar in 1949. He served in France on D Day with the 90th Infantry Division, wounded in the Battle of the Bulge, earned the Bronze Arrowhead Purple Heart and five campaign medals, and promises fair vigorous and speedy prosecution in Herdin and Tyler Counties.
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Lamar College
University of Texas Law School
South Texas College of Law
Kountze
Coe
France
Europe
England
Herdin
Tyler
Card of Thanks for Charlie Brownlee
We thank friends for prayers visits flowers and deeds of kindness during Charlie Brownlee's hospital stay. Mr and Mrs Charlie Brownlee express gratitude for support.
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Charlie
Charlie Brownlee
Five Signers Urge Lumberton District Retain Independent System
A letter from residents of Silsbee outlines why they signed a petition to abolish Lumberton Independent School District but now urge others to vote against it. They cite tax concerns and praise for recent improvements under the current system, while warning that a switch could lead to lower school quality.
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Silsbee
Texas
Lumberton Independent
Lumberton
Liumberton Independent School District
Knighten Withdraws From Hardin County Assessor Race
Jesse Knighten announces withdrawal from the Hardin County Tax Assessor-Collector race citing health reasons after returning from the hospital. He thanks supporters and states he remains a friend to Hardin County residents.
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Jesse Knighten
Hardin County
Jesse Knighten Silsbee
Texas
Willie Bean
A L Rash urges Lumberton on school equity and independence
A L Rash appeals to readers about past school struggles in Lumberton. He recalls children studied in church buildings due to lack of a schoolhouse and warns that any attack on a district harms the children. He urges keeping schools independent and emphasizes valuing education.
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Lumberton
Methodist WSCS Session Reports Change Study
The WSCS met Wednesday at First Methodist Church with Mrs. H. C. Scoggins presiding. The 9 a.m. executive meeting and 9:30 a.m. business session followed, featuring a program titled Japanese Youth A Study of Change by Mrs. J. C. Jeffrey Jr. program chairman. A report of the chicken-spa-
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WSCS
First Methodist Church
H. C. Scoggins
J. C. Jeffrey Jr
Lumberton Writes For Nonsupport of School District Breakup
Tommy L. Edgar urges Lumberton voters to oppose abolishing the Lumberton Independent School District. He argues progress will continue, taxation is high, and nearby Silsbee does not want Lumberton, urging residents to vote Feb. 24 to preserve local schools and fund a strong educational program.
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Silsbee
Lumberton Independent School District
Lumberton
Lumberton Independent
Tommy L. Edgar
Spurger to Host Time Apart Meeting Reminder
A ghetti supper was hosted by Mrs. W. A. Barclay Jr. and members were reminded of a District Time Apart meeting in Spurger on February 23 at 9 30 a m.
Silsbee Constable Candidate Ester Cowart
Ester Cowart 40 announces bid for Silsbee Precinct 5 Constable. Tyler County native, Air Force veteran, two-year Silsbee resident, owner of Keown Well Service. Member of Silsbee Trail Riders and Hardin County Sheriff's Posse.
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Ester Cowart
Silsbee Constable
Lester Cowart
Neyland Road
Silsbee
Precinct
Tyler County
Cowart
Warren
Keown Well Service
Hillister
Silsbee Trail Riders
Hardin County Sheriff's Posse
Local Democratic primary slate for Hardin County May 4
The list shows H A Coe seeking re election as judge of the 82nd District facing Clyde F E Smith Jr R A Richardson faces Stanley Coe for district attorney. two candidates run for county attorney Dwayne Overstreet and Gene Barrington. Sheriff Henry O Overstreet faces E E Spell Tommy Clark and Billy E Paine. County Commissioner races include Virgil L Caraway vs Luther F Chitty and E F Collen vs Houston Fields Don H Collins Hugh Bevil Means and Wyck Martin. Multiple constable races include Lester C Kirk unopposed in Pet 1.
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Bush League
H. A. Coe
Kountze
82Th Judicial District
Hardin
Tyler
Clyde FE. Smith Jr
Woodville
R. A. Richardson
88Th Judicial District
Stanley Coe
Courty
Dwayne Overstreet
Gene Barrington
Henry O. Overstreet
E. E. Spell
Tommy Clark
Billy E. Paine
Silshee
Spell
Clark
Texas Highway Patrol
Paine
Hardin County
Pet.t
Silsbee
Carney Head
Virgil L. Caraway
Luther F. Chitty
Silsbee Lumber
E. FE. Collen
Saratoga
Houston Fields
Don H. Collins
Hugh Bevil Means
Wvyick Martin
Lester C. Kirk
E. Ricks
Maurice Fountain
W. R. Baer
Jack E. Cannon
Eae Boberr
Sour Lake
Lee Roy Clinard
Lester Cowart
Albert McKinney
Calvin Lewis
Edger A Faves
Earnest Nerren
Sitsbee
Troop 184 Blue Gold Banquet Set for Wednesday Night
National Boy Scout Week marks the Blue and Gold Banquet for Troop 184 at Frank Robinson Elementary School. Guest speaker James FE Powell Jr. of Post 24 Beaumont is an Eagle Scout with palms and God and Country Award, named Magnolia District Scout of the Year, and active in church and community affairs.
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Frank Robinson
Matleen Brent
James FE. Powell Jr
Post 24
Beaumont
Magnolia
Austin
Order of the Arrow
Kountze Optimist Cage Tournament Concludes This Saturday
The second annual Kountze Optimist Club Basketball Tournament runs this week with 10 games scheduled for Saturday. Defending champions from last year are the Kountze Junior High girls and Hull-Dassetta bows. Seven teams compete in four divisions for junior high and junior varsity girls and boys, totaling 28 games and 46 trophies across all divisions.
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Kountze
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Neel
K. H. Fountain
Box
R. W. Stewart
Silsbee Ree
A. L. Rash
Methodist Wscs
Silsbee Bee
Congress
Willie T. Bean
Fred Anders
Houston
Troop 184
Silsbee Auto Co
Martin’s Grocery
Teel’s
Automobile Department
County Tax Office
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