City manager notes no colored applicants for police jobs
The City Manager states in three years no colored applicants sought police positions and invites applications from all races, promising evaluation on qualifications alone. Officials discuss highway safety changes on US 96 South, parking ban, and coordinating with local schools and church before the Jan 25 meeting. Other actions include talks with Kirby Lumber on sewer rates, planning commission annexation, a street light install, and bids for gas and oil contracts due Jan 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lester Landgraf
Bud Collier
Texas Highway Department
Landgraft
Silsbee
First Baptist Church
Hickerson
Kirby Lumber Corp
Planning and Zoning Commission
Lee Miller Road
West Avenue J
City ‘Gas and Oil
City Hall
Read and Read Names Highlight Local Page
R L Read and Tommy Read along with Michael Minton appear in a local notices box. The trio are listed in sequence on a community update page, indicating participation or mention in the column.
Miss Silsbee Pageant to Crown 1963 Queen Mistress
Vivian Dietrich Tew known as Miss Silsbee 1963 will be Mistress of Ceremonies in Silsbee. Sharon Whitehead Miss Big Thicket 1971 appears as featured entertainer at the Miss Silsbee pageant. About 11 contestants, including Paula Snell and LaNita McBride, compete for Future Little Miss Silsbee. Parade starts 1:16 p.m. Saturday. route from Dixie Queen to Sisbee Junior High via Payne Road. Aline Harper is parade chairman. contact Jeanette Lovelady after 7 p.m. at 385-2381.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Dietrich Tew
Silsbee
Beaumont
Cerebral Palsy Foundation
Sharon Whitehead
Dummer
Sharon
Abilene Christian College
Texas Home Economics Student Association
Betty Crocker
Paula Snell
David Snell
LaNita McBride
Weldon McBride
Evelle Michelle Brown
Wiley K. Brown
la Rona McBride
Dixie Queen
Highway 96
Payne Road
Sisbee Junior High School
Aline Harper
Jeanette Lovelady
Silsbee Schools January Meal Menu Week
Menus for Silsbee Schools list weekly meals January 17 to 21. Each day offers a main dish, sides, dessert, bread and milk. Items include beef in gravy, chili, chicken fried steak, barbecue on buns, and chicken and dressing with assorted vegetables and pies.
Gore's Smoke House meat prices and items list
A catalog style advertisement lists Pure Lard and various pork products with prices per pound. Items include cracklins, pork chops, shoulders, bones, hogshead cheese, freezer pigs, eye of meat, pan sausage, fresh bacon, back bone, sausage casings, and ale priced at fractions and cents.
Dr. Munden Praises Silsbee Fire Department
Dr. H E F Munden of Silsbee Texas thanks the Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department for a prompt Friday fire response that limited damage to his office and home. He praises Chief Busby and John Price for leadership and urges community support for equipment and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Munden
Silsbee
Busby
John Price
Young Churchmen Elect Officers at St John’s Episcopal
The Young Churchmen of St. John’s Episcopal Church held their bi annual election naming Duane Thompson as president Mary Nan Bush as vice president Alana Thompson as treasurer Leann Flanakin as secretary Paula Taylor as coordination chairman Tim Bush as hospitality chairman The group added Celeste Johnson and daughter Ellen as new members and co sponsors for 1970 with Mr and Mrs Zach Taylor The group plans a busy year benefiting church and community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Duane Thompson
Mary Nan Bush
Alana Thompson
Leann Flanakin
Paula Taylor
Tim Bush
EYC
Celeste Johnson
Ellen
Zach Taylor
VA hospitals report 63 new units for special care
The Veterans Administration says special treatment and diagnostic care units in its hospitals rose by 63 to 789 during the fiscal year. The increase reflects expanded inpatient capacity and expanded programs across VA medical centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Wilson seeks Congress with East Texas focus and prior Senate leadership
Wilson pledges vigorous representation for East Texas in Congress, citing 11 years in Austin with leadership of the Banks and Banking and Constitutional Amendments committees. He notes authoring revision and Homestead Exemption amendments while vowing to mobilize campaign across the 20 county district. He is a Navy veteran, Sam Houston State and Annapolis alumnus, married, active in the Methodist Church. Mrs. Wilson is Arlington-born and active in civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Foustin State University
Larkin State School
Alabama- Coushatta Indian Reservation
Wilson
Austin
Senate
East Texas
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Navy
Methodists Church
Arlington
Texas
Lewis seeks Hardin County precinct post with business and military background
Lewis operates an auto repair and parts business with his wife and three children. A son works in the business. He is a World War II veteran, Army 1468th Maintenance Company staff sergeant and squad leader responsible for equipment maintenance. He pledges impartial, full-time service to address precinct needs and county progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
1468Th
Lewis
Texas
Hardin County
Dead Body Report Declared Prank by Sheriff Paine
Hardin County Sheriff Billy Paine said a report of a dead body thrown from a vehicle near the Hardin Tyler County line Sunday night was a prank. Investigating agencies found no foul play and a red paint stain on US 69 suggested imitation blood. Authorities traced the call to a person identifying as a preacher and noted responding deputies from Hardin and Tyler counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin-Tyler County
Hardin County
Billy Paine
The
BEE
Paine
Beaumont Department of Public Safety
Tyler County
Yarborough to Seek U S Senate Nomination in May Primary
Former Texas senator Ralph Yarborough announced at a state Capitol news conference that he will run in the Democratic primary for the U S Senate on May 6. The 68 year old liberal leader referenced reforms for Texas and national prestige as he weighed governor versus Senate. He has drawn strong support from Hardin County voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Yarborough
Texas
U. S. Senate
Yarborough
Lloyd Bentsen
Barefoot Sanders
Dallas
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate
Community of Nations
Hardin County
Howard Barrington
SBA Counseling Set For Third Wednesday In Beaumont
Elvis L. Mason of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce says SBA counseling continues on the third Wednesday each month. Malcolm Bridges and Albert J. Coburn will be at the Chamber of Commerce 595 Orleans Beaumont from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 19 to assist with guaranty loans and management or financial problems. appointments via telephone at 838-6581.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvis L. Mason
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Administration
Malcolm Bridges
Albert J. Coburn
Beaumont
Chamber of Commerce
Orleans Beaumont
Eastex Names L. H. White Jr Production Manager
L. H. White Jr. has been named production manager of Eastex Inc. He will oversee the pulp mill paper mill shipping power and maintenance and report to vice president R. L. Paret. A native of McComb Mississippi he is a Mississippi State University chemical engineering graduate and previously worked 18 years at St. Regis Paper Co. He joined Eastex in 1965 as general paper mill superintendent and was promoted to manager of paper manufacturing in 1970. White is married with two children and resides in Silsbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis H. White Jr
Eastex Inc
White
R. L. Paret
Eastex
Tle
McComb
Miss
Mississippi State University
St. Regis Paper Co
Silsbee
Resident Lewis Known in Hardin County for 32 Years
Lewis has lived in Hardin County for 32 years and for the last 25 years has resided in the Lumberton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Hardin County
Lumberton
Murd ers Details in Jan 6 Houston to Austin Trip
Paine testified Frank Young and Ray Anderson were taken to Hobby Airport Houston on January 6 and claimed they planned travel to Austin. Letters postmarked Houston dated January 6 were sent to families. Double funeral services for Mrs Mabel McCormick and Leslie Bowman followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Frank Young
Fred Fay Young
Ray Anderson
Hobby
Houston
Austin
Anderson
Jasper
Pearland
Beaumont
Kountze
Department of Public Safety Intelligence Department
Dwayne Overstreet
Stanley Coe
Claude Lindsey
Mabel McCormick
Leslie Bowman
Pace
Old Hardin Cemetery
McCormick
A. P. Mills
Claude Bane
G. A. Allmendinger
Carroll Smith
James Herrington
Harold Richardson
Jack West
Donald Thompson
Bowman
Robert Anderson
Larry Bierstedt
A. P.surver
L. R. Boyter
Ray McCormick
William M. McCormick
Lufkin
James Bowman
Dora Jean McCormick
Silsbee
R. C. McBryde
R. C. McBryde Jr
Horace
Billy McBryde
New Caney
Willie B. Huff
Allie Mae Bowie
Phoenix
Ariz
J. M. Bowman
Lumberton
Lucille Bowman
Kate McCormick
Candidate Pledges Dedication to Hardin County Precinct 1
A local applicant states dedication to progress and requests election to the Hardin County Commissioners Court representing Precinct 1. He cites business leadership and city government experience as qualifications and pledges to serve all citizens to the best of his ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Hardin County
Precinct 1
McClain seeks beer retailer off premise license in Silshee
Notice under the Texas Liquor Control Act that Charles Augustus McClain doing business as McClain's Package Store applies for a beer retailer's off premises license. The proposed location is one mile north of the Fre senius Road and Highway 327 intersection on the east side of Fresenius Road in Silshee Hardin County Texas. Charles Augustus McClain is the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Augustus McClain
McClain
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Highway 327
Silshee
Hardin County
Texas
First Annual Silsbee Tiger County Grid Banquet Jan 24
Silsbee hosts the First Annual Tiger County Football Banquet at 7 p m Monday January 24 in the Silsbee High School cafeteria to honor the 1971 Tiger Varsity Football Team. Grant Teaff will speak. Cy Hurst will MC. Monela’s of Beau mont will buffet. Tickets limited to 400, sold first come first served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
Tiger
Texas
Art Cawthon
Grant Teaff
Baylor University
Teaff
Baylor
Angelo State University
Cy Hurst
Channel 6 Television
Beausmont
Silsbee High School
Monela’s of
Beaumont
Circle 2 meeting at Mrs Overland’s with eight present
WSCS Circle 2 of the First United Methodist Church met Wednesday at the home of Mrs A W Overland with eight members present. Mrs A E Redkev led the devotional assisted by Mrs W A Barclay Sr. Plans for the new year were discussed. The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
First United Methodist Church
A. W. Overland
A. E. Redkev
W. A. Barclay
Voters Address Tax Penalty Under Senate Bill 414
Anders notes Senate Bill 414 requires county tax offices to add a one dollar penalty to each past due tax statement after February 1 1972 and urges paying before February 1972 to save. The Tax Assessor explains funds go to the Legislative Property Tax Committee, not Hardin County or the state, and expresses opposition to the penalty period February through July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anders
Sesson
Hardin County
Local Pastor Leads Holy Land Europe Tour Group
Rev. J. A. Hendrix of First Assembly of God Church will lead a group of local residents traveling to the Holy Land and Europe. Departure is March 27, 1972 with a return set for April 10. Hendrix brings Mediterranean travel experience and has guided Israel tours before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Land
Europe
J. A. Hendrix
First Assembly of God ‘Church
U.S
Card of Thanks from Birdie Singleton
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness while in Doctors Hospital and convalescence at home. Grateful for cards flowers visits and calls. Special thanks to Rev. A. C. Johnson and wife and the Silsbee Doctors Hospital nursing staff. May God bless each of you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctors Hospital
A. C. Johnson
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Birdie Singleton
Ladies Club To Meet At Neches Bank In Silsbee
Top Ladies of Distinction Inc. will meet in Silsbee Saturday January 38 at 1 PM at Neches National Bank. Mrs. Ruby Mae Dabney will host. she joined last August at the Beaumont Holiday Inn where the national meeting was held for 1971. The club funds gifted students through donations and dues.
Also Mentioned on This Page
NeWeAeer Association
Hardin, Jaspers
Tyler
Jefferson
R. LL
Tommy
Leona Whitman Lee Kelly
Doris Woolley
Harold Leigh
John S. Basye
James Johnson
Billy Jor Williams
Michael Minton
Silsbee Schools
Gore's
Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department
Dr. H. EF. Munden
Sen
Ralph Yarborough
SBA
L. H. White Jr
Tiger County Grid
Neches National Bank
Silsbee State Bank
Morgan & Lindsey
Pine Plaza
A & P Foods
Sion
Horace Moye
Fred Anders
Barrington
Texas A&m Extension Service
Soil Conservation Service
Means
Joe Ventura
Neches Bank
Jo Cr Avey
Virgil
Carraway
Virgil L. Caraw
Fox
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