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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1964
Page
1
Reports from Silsbee detail Kyle Reeves 18 hospitalized in Beaumont after a hunting accident on December 27 when a 20 gauge shotgun discharged injuring his calf. He underwent surgery and skin grafts with planned follow ups. His father and six others were nearby during deer hunting on Hickory Creek in Polk County.
Dwayne Overstreet seeks re election as county attorney though he will likely stay in bed about three weeks. Four young men from Silsbee injured in a fan auto collision at 11th Street land Treadway in Beaumont on Dec 21 continued to show improvement this week. Delbert and Ray Lakey, ages 22 and 21, returned home last week and report they are getting along fine. George Edward Langwin, 20, and Doyle Win, 18, returned home last Friday and are improving. Langwin regained consciousness on day six after the accident and underwent surgery to set his broken jaw. Bilderback and Mrs Bilderback of Silsbee injured in an auto accident at the LNA canal north of Beaumont Dec 22 remain in St Elizabeth Hospital. Mrs Bilderback had surgery on a broken arm and is satisfactory, Mr Bilderback remains serious but shows some response.
The article discusses memorial donations to the Cancer Society from readers in Silsbee and surrounding areas. It notes proceeds go to research and memorial cards are sent to survivors. It also covers a political statement by Elmore Overstreet about his bid for reelection and his qualifications, urging continued support for the county attorney’s office.
Silsbee voters will decide on a proposed change to the electrical code at a special election set for Saturday. The council voted 4-1 to place the measure on the ballot in response to a petition with more than 400 signatures, with debate over license requirements and city inspections.
R A Richardson announces bid for a second term as Hardin and Tyler counties district attorney. A 1920 graduate of Kountze High School, he has served as county attorney 1946 to 1984, is a World War II Navy veteran, and urges equal justice for all while seeking Democratic primary support.
Tigers and Orange clash on Friday in 8 3A district play with start times 6 p.m. for B team and 7 30 for varsity. Coach Roth’s squad aims to rebound after mixed results in recent tournaments as Parks Vergara and Bellenger lead scoring while Buna and Port Neches-Groves games loom.
The report notes 25 individuals held at the county jail during the past week. Details indicate ongoing enforcement actions and short-term detentions, reflecting routine custody turnover and local crime management during the period.
N T Bean files for re election as state tax assessor representative and George Feirkpatrien dr announces candidacy for state representative 19th district Hardin Polk and San Jacinto Counties. Details include birth, marriage to Betty Lois Hamilton of Jasper, a son George Allen, and long ties to Hardin County.
E W Coleman announced this week as a Democratic primary candidate for Hardin County Sheriff. Coleman, 53, married to Judy Dean of Tyler, with one son, Ernest Weldon Jr, lives in Kountze and operates a wholesale distributor and service station. He has been a deputy sheriff and plans to work full time as sheriff if elected. Also noted is Archibald T Willie Bean seeking re election as Hardin County Tax Assessor Collector. Bean has 15 years as deputy and since 1959 in current post. He and his wife have three children.
Postmaster L. A. Yankie announced a 17 percent gain in 1963 postal receipts over 1962. Silsbee post office took in $110,845 in 1963 versus $94,707 in 1962, while 1983 totals show only $36,349, a fraction of 1963 income.
A. W. Drennen aged 77 died Wednesday at Kountze Hospital after a seizure at his son’s home. He was a retired U S Steel electrical foreman in Pittsburgh and a World War I veteran. Survivors include three brothers in Grove City Pa two sisters in Sturgeon Pa and De Leon Fla. Little-known burial plans listed.
Dr George Tennison will be installed as president of the Silsbee Kiwanis Club at ladies night 7 p m Thursday at the Blue Bonnet Cafe He succeeds Weeks Crawford as president Oscar Ryall Beaumont lieutenant governor will install the officers Also named are Lester Landgraf J C Perkins Carl Paramore Jack Hedge J C Meyers Victor Norvell Clarence Dehart W T Wright and Travis Votaw as directors
Wayne McClanahan, 18, son of Mayor and Mrs. Frank L McClanahan, won the Silsbee Country Club championship in the senior division after taking the club’s younger title earlier. He defeated B M Brookins in the final. He is a member of the high school golf team and has two holes in one to his name.
Buck Hambrick of Buna pleaded guilty before County Judge Fletcher Richardson on December 30 to theft. He was assessed court costs and sentenced to six months in jail. Mrs. Bob Slavik was admitted to St Elizabeth Hospital after a hemorrhage. Several other cases ruled on involved sanity hearings and observation, with one patient remaining in hospital for tests and observation.
Draft board asks for addresses of four local registrants with names including Leon Eddings Rt 1 Box Oh and others. Document notes urgency and asks postmasters and local officials to furnish residence details for draft processing.
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