Police Crackdown Nets 37 Traffic Violators
City police issued 37 traffic tickets in weeks long crackdown. Comptroller Bill Pennington announced fines ranged from 2 to 10 dollars for speeding driving without a license illegal parking and running stop signs. Police cited 15 speeders 10 parking violators 3 unlicensed drivers 5 traffic light violations and 4 stop sign infractions. Parking meter enforcement was strengthened.
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Bill Pennington
Pennington
Mr. Pennington
City council votes night meetings for Silsbee
Silsbee city council votes to hold meetings on second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. to improve citizen access. The council also approves land exchange with G C Brackin involving a parcel near his Texaco bulk plant for another land area plus 300 cash with a buyback option. Comptroller Pennington presents a six month budget revision covering the fiscal year ending June 30.
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Silsbee
G. C. Brackin
Texaco
Walker Seeks Reelection to 9th Court of Civil Appeals
Judge Charles B. Walker announces candidacy for reelection to the 9th Court of Civil Appeals in East Texas. He was first elected in 1944, born in a rural area, educated at Center Beal and the University of Texas Law School, and served as assistant attorney general in 1937. He cites long experience and participation in hundreds of cases as the basis for his bid. his home is in Mount.
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Walker
9Th Court of Civil Appeals
Ius
East Texas
Center
Beal
Texas University
General of Texas
Bill Me
Udge
Visit Notes Mention Mrs Grady Shivers And Wiggins
The passage records visiting mentions Mrs Grady F Shivers and Mrs H F Wiggins. It notes a Mr 3 leaving on Wednesday the 15th to work for a certain corporation. The text is fragmentary with unclear roles and locations.
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Grady F. Shivers
Larry
H. F. Wiggins
2 Corporation
Double R Ranch Notes and Local Happenings
A wildlife and farming column from Silsbee recounts calf arrivals, a new saddle, and ongoing ranch chores at the Double R. Smokey the cow pony, Dolly the cow horse, and foreman Pug Johnson appear among routine tasks, lake reflections, and bird migrations as spring nears. Local social notes include Judy Winger’s recovery from tonsil surgery and visits by family and neighbors.
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Double R
Smokey
Bob
Dolly
Pug” Johnson
Judy Winger
Fred Winger
Hardin County Hospital
Chester McDonald
Irby Hyde
McDonald
Mrs. Hyde
Gordon Smith
Huntsville
Ada Williams
Alma Hargrove
Silsbee
Ethel Hargrove
Kountze
Newton
Roy Lawson
Simmons Family Visits Parents in Dallas Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs K C Simmons and their children visited his parents in Dallas this weekend.
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Mrs
K. C. Simmons
Dallas
Excavation Begins For Silsbee Swimming Pool Project
Silsbee prepares for a new pool as Burke A. Hargrove starts ground clearing and bulldozing on three acres at the old Kirby hotel site in Oldtown. The facility, 100 feet long with 35 to 65 feet widths, includes a 10 by 12 wading area, diving boards, night and underwater lighting, dressing rooms, a concession stand, and planned swimming classes after opening by May. The pool aims to boost overnight mail and local activity, with construction contingent on weather and funding.
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Silsbee
Kirby Hotel
Burke A. Hargrove
Mr. Hargrove
Oldtown
S. Highway 96
Hargrove
Silsbee Swimming Club, Inc
R. ©. Jackson
Reynolds seeks second term as Hardin County attorney
Herman Reynolds announces his candidacy for reelection to the Hardin County attorney position. The current attorney notes progress in updating the office, disposition of many county court cases, and ongoing legal support in district court. He previously practiced law in Silsbee and aims to meet as many voters as possible before the July election.
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Herman Reynolds
Hardin County
The
Bee
Reynolds
Silsbee
A. W. Dainwood Seeks Reelection As School Trustee
A. W. Dainwood, Kirby Lumber general superintendent and longtime Silsbee Independent School District trustee, announced his candidacy for reelection. His term ends in April. He has led school improvement efforts, serves on the chamber of commerce board, and participates in church and civic activities.
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A. W. Dainwood
Kirby Lumber Corporation
Silsbee Independent School District
Dainwood
Silsbee
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
Alcoholics Anonymous To Hold Open Meeting Here
An open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting will be held Tuesday February 28 at 8 p m at the parish house of St John s Episcopal Church on Roosevelt Drive extension. The public is invited to attend and hear talks, especially those with alcoholic problems.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Roosevelt Drive
CBS To Entertain Masons On Feb. 28
There will be a regular stated meeting of the Eastern Star at 7 30 p m February 28 The Masons have been asked to be at the Masonic hall at 8 p m There will be a special program in store for them according to Mrs Pearl Allen worthy matron
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Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Pearl Allen
Silsbee School Board Advances Bond Plan and Land Options
The Silsbee independent school district approved a bond plan worth 1.15 million dollars for building and repairs. They authorized land options totaling about 13 acres on Fresenius road for future constructions including a six classroom elementary building and a new gymnasium.
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Gibson
Spence
Austin
Fresenius Road
Sam Hester
Robert McGrew
Phillip Salyer
Mary White
Earl Wills
Waldo Mathews
George Ingram
Beaumont
Hough
Wills
L. A. Yankie
W. E. Sheffield
W. P. Crockett
Joe Markley
Silsbee
Public Schools Week Set Across Silsbee District
Dads and mothers join townsfolk for Public Schools Week March 5 to 10 as classrooms open daily in elementary and high school. Night programs March 7 8 and 9 offer parent meetings with teachers and brief course overviews. Exhibits display student work. cafeterias welcome visiting parents for 50 cent meals.
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Waldo Mathews
Pogram
Don L. Hough
School Administrators Conference At Silsbee High
Texas Association of School Administrators will hold a conference at Silsbee High School auditorium Monday February 27 at 2 p.m. Local district administrators from Jefferson Orange Hardin Newton Jasper and Tyler counties will attend to study school programs through 4 30 p.m.
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Silsbee High School
Texas Association of School Administrators
Jefferson
Orange
Hardin
Newton
Jasper
Tyler
Mayor Proclaims Public Schools Week in Silsbee Texas
Mayor H M Jones designates March 5 10 1956 as Public Schools Week urging Silsbee citizens to visit local schools and learn about programs and accomplishments. The proclamation dated January 10 1956 invites support for improving classrooms teaching and standards in the public school system.
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Mayor Jones
Republic
Silsbee
Texas
H. M. Jones
City of
Beaumont Sisters To Sing at Church Here
The Maddoux Sisters of Beaumont will sing Saturday night at 7 in the Full Gospel Church on the Spurger highway. Rev J H Rohwedder evangelist conducts a revival each night at 7. Geneva Busley pastor invites the public to attend.
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Maddoux Sisters of
Beaumont
Full Gospel
Spurger Highway
J. H. Rohwedder
Geneva Busley
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