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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1976
Page
1
Burglars broke into Capitol Auto Sales on US 96 South and a private residence in Silshee this week, escaping with a 1971 Ford and several pounds of refrigerated meat. Police logged the theft and burglary on February 10 at 8:36 am.
Norman Corley announces his bid for Hardin County Sheriff. He owns Maxcine's Grocery and leads Hardin County Investment Corp developing Little Big Horn Estates. Corley, a 25 year federal employee and current Texas Air National Guard chief master sergeant, cites budgetary balance and crime outreach as priorities. He lists family ties in Silsbee and education from Nacogdoches, Baytown, and Lamar University. A separate police report notes a 1971 Ford Maverick theft and a February 8 break-in at Marshall Shell Store with minimal damages.
At Lumberton High School an Invitational Solo and Ensemble Contest recognized Silsbee High School attendees. Charlie Burns earned superior ratings on a real and gustar solo and on clarinet. he was named outstanding clarinet soloist. Robin Fontenot earned superior ratings on vocal and trombone solo and was named outstanding trombone soloist. A twirling trio of Missy Scott Leta Jones and Gloria Morgan earned three superior ratings.
Silsbee City Council sets 7 p.m. special meeting for Feb 17 to hear Houston Natural Gas officials present their rate increase proposal. HNG seeks a minimum billing rate of four dollars. previous increases raised the minimum to three dollars and eighteen cents. Council also plans a rate study with a consultant, possibly Dr. Hopper, and hears Beaumont rate opinions.
Silsbee Independent School District approves a new policy offering free and reduced price lunches to children from disadvantaged families. The plan sets income and family-size criteria, allows exceptions for unusual expenses, and outlines confidential applications and appeal rights. Trustee candidate Bradshaw outlines his qualifications for Place Six on the SISD Board.
A temporary injunction was granted by 8th District Judge Clyde E. Smith Jr. blocking Bell Telephone Co from moving its Rountze office to larger quarters in Silsbee. The city of Rountze sought to stop closings at the Susie office and transfer of staff, with the case set for trial later.
Funeral services for William Steve Redmond 76 of Silsbee will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Farmer Funeral Home chapel with Rev R F Barclay officiating. Burial in Magnolia Cemetery Beau mont. He died Tuesday night at Silsbee Doctors hospital after illness. He was born in Union Grove Alabama and lived in Silsbee 40 years. Survived by his wife Gladys Redmond a brother Olan Redmond and sister Elizabeth Mason. Mason Jack Redmond of Houston also listed as survivor.
A February 4 meeting at Gulf States Utilities Co. welcomed parents of children in the Silsbee ISD Travel Learning Center. Elizabeth Lee and Sharon Staiger from Speech Hearing and Language Associates of Beaumont led the workshop on language development and how to interpret signals from handicapped children.
Mr and Mrs Morris Rutherford of Silsbee greet a son born Feb 4 at St Elizabeth Hospital. Mr and Mrs Joseph A Rice of Silsbee welcome a daughter born Feb 4 at Women and Children Hospital. Several other families in Silsbee and nearby areas announce Feb births including: John Albert Ard at Silsbee Doctors Hospital, Tammy Jones, Shandalyn De Wayne Ward, Bennis Murie Langston, Ablsa Williams, Keesha Marie Smith, Victor Leon Potts, Mista Michelle Williams, and more.
Neill Marshall announces candidacy for Pet. One Constable in Hardin County after 43 years in the area. He remains with the Southern Pacific rail line, resides in Silsbee with wife Mollie Para more, and cites Woodrow Baptist Church membership. He lists two sons Kenneth and William, both Santa Fe Railroad employees.
Silsbee defeats Tiddle Cypress Mauriceville 84 to 63 to clinch the East Zone crown. Cleveland takes West Zone as Woodville loses to SFA. Williams lauded as Coach of the Month. Anthony Brown drops 35 points in the win while Shankle Davis and Taylor supply key help.
The second suspect in the January 29 armed robbery of the Fred Fitzpatrick home on Jordan Road in Lumberton was arrested in Kirbyville on a Hardin County warrant. Kenneth Larry Odom, 26, of Beaumont, was arraigned by Justice of the Peace with bond set at 15000 after surrendering February 4. Authorities say two men with a pistol and knife in ski masks forced entry and threatened the couple.
J L Sims Jr received a congratulatory letter from K E Shipper Dean of Lamar University of Technical Arts for qualifying on the Dean's Honor List in the 1975 Fall Semester. The Silsbee High School graduate is a freshman drafting major and son of Mrs. J L Sims Sr of Silsbee and the late Mr. Sims.
Valerie's Carpet Service Co of Beaumont wins a contract to lay 1000 to 1200 square yards of tufted carpet for Bilbsbee Junior High School hallways at 6.50 per square yard. Farrer's Decorating Center of Stishwe bids 7.60. Board also accepts appraisal for O'Neil School property and schedules further action.
Hardin County commissioners at a brief session accepted a cooling system renovation plan offered by Mogul Corp of Beaumont claiming a first year saving near $3,000 and payback in about four months. They also vetoed annual dues to SETPAC and turned down a bid for vocational training for convicted residents citing administrative costs.
Silsbee fire department reported its 59th call of the year after an 8:44 p.m. February 9 grass fire, shortly after a new fire truck demonstration for the City Council by Fire Chief Russell Busby. Earlier incidents included fires on Willis Road and near Dewberry Road with grease on a stove at the E A Boundary home.
Entex announces agreement to buy HNG Distribution Division assets from Houston Natural Gas for about 860,000 customers in Texas and nearby communities. The deal includes HNG’s Pipe Line Co subsidiary and requires board approvals and regulatory clearances before closing.
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