Silsbee considers light poles and traffic rules changes
City Manager Hickerson notes Gulf States Utilities priced 14 light poles for US 96 East near Silsbee High School from 1800 to 4000 dollars yearly with varying city participation. The council discusses traffic safety, truck parking exceptions near Pines Motel, and potential state or federal funds. Clean Up Week proclaimed. a townhouse complex rezoning request was tentatively supported.
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Hickerson
Gulf States Utilities Co
US 96
Silsbee High School
Deep East Texas Development Association
Duane Beck
Landolt
Ogden
Peck
Aftor
North Fifth Street
Helen Barefield
Pines
Lester Landgraf
Barefield
Highway Department
Counciil
Claude C. Coward
Chamber of Commerce
Silsbee
Jim Perlitz
Mrs John Dowdy Seeks Congress Seat in Texas Second District
Mrs John Dowdy announced candidacy for U S Congress from Texas Second District. She cites two decades of Washington work for East Texas residents and opposition to liberal shifts, noting her upbringing in Frankston and current moves from Athens toward Lufkin as Henderson County leaves the district.
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Washington, D. C
John D. Dowdy
Congress
Texas
Dowdy
United States Congress
East Texas
Washington
Third Judicial District
Frankston
Anderson County
Athens
Lufkin
Henderson
Texas sets filing fee schedule for primary races
Texas Secretary of State Bullock issues mandatory filing fee amounts for statewide and district offices in the first publicly funded primary system. Candidates may also file petitions by March 6 with signatures based on past gubernatorial ballots. Fees due by Feb. 28. alternative petition route provides a funding option.
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Austin
Bob Bullock
Texas
Bullock
ULS
Court of Civil Appeals
State Board of Education
Igners
Ray Seeks Constable Post for Precinct
J D Ray of Silsbee announces candidacy for Constable of Precinct 1. A long time resident since 1955, he has worked at Atlantic Richfield for 31 years, owns Ray's Lawn mower Repair, and serves as a Hardin County special deputy and Sheriff's Posse member. He vows to perform the duties properly and meet as many voters as possible before May.
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Texas Association of Taxpayers
Tom Sealy
Midland
South Texas
Smith
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Martin
Texas Board of Examiners
Ray
Silsbee
Atlantic-Richfield
Roosevelt Drive
11Th Street
Hardin County
Sheriff's Posse
Bass circle shows off World Invitational Bass Tourney
The Silsbee Bass Club met at O'Neil School with guest Joe Kennedy, tournament director of the $50,000 World Invitational Bass Tournament. He showed a film on Sam Rayburn Lake and explained bass locating techniques using contour maps and creek locations.
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Silsbee Bass Club
O'Neil School
Joe Kennedy
Sam Rayburn Lake
Kennedy
Silsbee Bass Club February Team Tournament Set at Sam Rayburn
The Silsbee Bass Club will hold a February tournament Saturday February 19 at Hanks Creek Marina Sam Rayburn Lake. Start time is 6 a m and the event is a team format for members contact Dave Christopherson for more information.
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Silsbee Bass Club
Hanks Creek
Sam [Rayburn Lake
Dave Christopherson
Webelos Den 7 Meets With Seven Boys for Badge Practice
Webelos Den 7 of Pack 88 met February 2 at leader Gene Wilson's home with all seven boys present. They continued practice for their sportsman badge in archery and horseshoes and discussed other badges they are pursuing. Mark Wilson served as scribe.
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Den 7
Webelos Pack 88
Gene Wilson
Mark Wilson
WRECK Memory of Brasfield Burial Set at Forest Lawn
The wreck victim Brasfield will be buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery after services at the Church of Christ with minister Munro Walker officiating. He leaves a wife Ann, a son Michael, two daughters Ami and Laurie, all of Lumberton, and his parents Mr and Mrs Henderson Brasfield of Beaumont. He also leaves a brother John Brasfield of Beaumont and sisters Della Brasfield of Beaumont and Alice Dougharty of Spokane Washington. Grandparents Mr and Mrs W E Drake of Beaumont, Frank Brasfield of Huntsville and Ella Exham of Nederland.
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Beaumont
Church of Christ
Munro Walker
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Brasfield
Ann Brasfield
Michael
Ami
Laurie
Lumberton
Henderson Brasfield
John Brasfield
Della Brasfield
Alice Dougharty
Spokane
Wash
W. E. Drake
Frank Brasfield
Huntsville
Ella Exham
Nederland
Scout Troop 282 Committee Hears Activity Report
The Boy Scout Troop 282 committee met February 2 at Joe Watson’s home. James Ohlrich reported the first overnight campout, a new field first aid kit, and a spaghetti supper February 19 to fund camping gear. Board of Review monthly, Court of Honor quarterly, merit badge counselor list discussed. Next meeting March 1 at 7 30 p m at Bowers home.
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Silsbee Lions Club
Joe Watson
F. M. Bowers
James Ohlrich
John B. Bumstead
Ohlrich
Leach
Bowers
West Avenue M
VA advises release of liability before GI loan home sale
The Veterans Administration urges veterans to obtain a release of liability before closing when selling a home purchased with a GI loan. This protects the veteran from future loan repayment obligations if the buyer defaults.
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The
Veterans Administration
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