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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1963
Page
1
Two Silsbee teenagers injured in a one car crash last Friday remain in good condition at presstime. Jeanette Rogers 16 and Warry Curry 15 sustained serious injuries when the car struck a utility pole two miles north of Silsbee on a dirt road northeast of the Sinclair loading dock.
A Tuesday evening crash four miles south of Silxbeee on Walton Road and Highway 96 left Price B. Holton of Woodville hospitalized with possible internal injuries. Holton, 46, drove a 1961 pickup that struck a Coca Cola truck driven by John W. Cartwright, 36, of Beaumont. The force scattered about 30 cases of Coca Cola bottles and highway crews cleared the spill.
Judge Fletcher Richardson announced steps to conduct a Hardin County labor market survey to assess eligibility for ADR and Accelerated Public Works programs. He sent a January 31 letter to Ted Clifford requesting the survey, aimed at pinpointing local unemployment levels.
The Spanish Trail Ride from Sea Lake to Houston Fat Stock starts Friday night at 8 at the American Legion Hall in Sour Lake. Riders depart 5:30 Saturday from the 4 C Renen in Sour Lake for a five day trek with overnight dances at the Hide Away Club and Western Club, camping near Houston, ending with a Memorial Park parade. Woody Spurlock is trail boss with J P Dugat as scout. about 175 riders expected.
Mr and Mrs Perritt and their daughter visited their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Bill Keeland in Denton over the weekend. Mrs Perritt will return to Denton to be with her daughter who will undergo surgery in a Fort Worth hospital Friday.
P T A units plan a Founder's Day joint meeting Tuesday at 7:39 p m in Kirby High School auditorium hosted by Kirby P TA with president Mrs C S Sherrell presiding. Past presidents to be recognized guest speaker Mrs John L Bell of Beaumont to be introduced by Mrs Jim R Sime. High school band will provide music refreshments served organizing date 1921.
Silsbee area vehicle owners can obtain their 1963 license plates from Silsbee Auto Co starting February 25. The dealer will offer tags for cars trucks and trailers. New plates are required by April 1.
A 57 year old Silsbee man faces a Monday trial in 88th District Court on statutory rape charges. Theo Robbins, 38 caliber pistol wounded in the chest, was found seriously injured in a Kountze garage and is improving toward potential home return. Sheriff Whitaker and Deputy Moore investigated with police chief Grady Tarver.
Candy McWhorter of Silsbee was named among 40 Lamar Tech students on the Distinguished Student List for earning all A's on at least 12 semester hours in the fall. As a junior majoring in Elementary Education, she carried 21 hours with all A's and has not graded lower than A in three years at Lamar.
Mrs. Katherine Guilbeau and Charles H. Smith have recently filed for re election to the Chance Loeb School Board. Deadline to file for the two open positions is March 6. No competition yet for incumbents. Election set for Saturday April 6.
Hardin County Judge Fletcher F Richer dson authorized Monday a meeting to advertise bids for selling the old 1904 domed courthouse and jail. The long unused building stood to be razed for a parking lot after the new 1959 courthouse opened. commissioners now move to auction.
Silshee High honors past athletes by mounting all time track records in the trophy case. Harold Gardner and track coach Chief Dauphin organized the display with cards naming event, winner, time or distance, and a photo. Listed records include Larry Warner in the 220 and 100 yard dashes, Joe Blackman in the 440, Richard Ratt in the 880, Charles Tarver in the mile, David Drake in hurdles and pole vault, Morris Windham high jump, William Black discus and shot put, Tommy Hartman broad jump, and relay marks for the mile and 440 yard relays.
The city will hold a mayoral race and two city council seats on Tuesday April 2. Incumbents Slaydon Brookins and Mayor F L McClanahan seek reelection. filing closes March 2 at 12 01 p m. Fire and water board actions and street light oversight also feature in the council notes.
In observance of National Scout Week February 6 to 12, three local Eagle Scouts Lance La tham Russell Holt and Gers'd Rovers spoke at the Lions Club luncheon. They shared Scout history in Silsbee and the program’s benefits for American boys. The Lions will host their 14th annual variety and light minstrel show March 21 and 22 at 7:45 p.m. in the Silsbee High School auditorium under director Sr. Paulen and with Astral casting by local talent.
Silsbee tops Jasper 56 to 46 as Johnn y Cones racks 30 points and 12 rebounds. Punky Parks adds 11 for Silsbee while Jasper’s Mike Bradshaw and Philip Hennigan surge late. Both teams sit at four wins five losses with one game remaining.
A 48-year-old Tyler County man was sentenced to life for raping a 12-year-old on Nov 20, 1962, by Judge H A Coe. Don Cunningham of Silsbee had charges of statutory rape dropped due to lack of evidence. Several other defendants faced varied sentences in 85th and 88th District Courts, with DWI and forgery cases, continuances, and probationary outcomes.
W J Deevy Beaumont engineer will address the Silsbee Kiwanis Club at noon next Wednesday at the Bluebonnet Cafe. He will speak on The Heritage of the American Engineer during National Engineers Week. Deevy is a partner in Deevy and Shannon and active in Sabine area civic groups.
Judge Fletcher Richardson fined Gown $50 and costs and jailed Vernon Pate for 10 days on Feb. 7 for driving. Mrs. A L Cunningham was fined $25 and costs for theft, and Alwon Vavahn was fined $25 and costs for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Twenty four persons were booked at the county jail last week according to deputy Dave Rountree. Most arrests involved drunk and disorderly charges with fourteen in that category. Also noted were two detained minors one charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor one intoxicated driver one carrying a pistol three traffic violations and two larceny related cases.
Hello World My and Mrs Raymond Dowing of Silsbee announce son James Paul born January 29 at Baptist Hospital Beaumont. Mr and Mrs Billy D Barclay of Silsbee announce son Andy born February 12. Kelley Lee born February 8 to Mr and Mrs Sills A South of Silsbee. Amanda Kaye born February 8 to Mr and Mrs J Ho Kinand of Silsbee. Randall Som born February 2 to Mr and Mrs J R Meulen Jr of Silsbee.
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