Council Buys Police Car and Sets Election in Silsbee
The Silsbee council approved a 1960 Ford police car purchase from Silsbee Auto, kept the 1957 Chevrolet for city use, and opened bids for a pickup while ordering an April 5 election for three council seats. Officials finalized water extensions and debated trade-in values and bid methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avin Vue
Maney
L. D. Self
W. P. Crockett
Ernie Dietrich
Ford
Silsbee Auto Company
Silsbee
Bert Slaydon
Silsbee Auto
Mr. Banks
Lrndy Tarver
A. R. Nevland
H. C. Hopkins
Donalson Motor
Hopkins
Neyland
Allison Archer
Jasper
Dodge
Donalson Motors
Silsbee ISD Trustees Order Trustee Election
The Silsbee Independent School District board ordered a trustee election for April 2 at the fire station with John Busby as election judge and assistants Mrs. McNeil Bartle and Martin. Incumbents Poshtaske and Wills filed intentions. Superintendent Hough’s contract was renewed for three years and his expense allowance increased to 2000 annually. Resignations from Ownby and Donelson accepted. replacements hired at Read-Turrentine and high school science. Accreditation progress with Southern Association of Secondary Schools noted as ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Independent School District
Busbvy
W. C. McNeil
A. C. Bartle
L. E. Martin
W. J. Poshtaske
Earl Wills
Don Hough
Hough
Patricia Ownby
Dixie Donelson
Sue Hetherington
Ownby
Read - Turrentine
H. Hoke
Emma Baker
Donelson
Bernice Airhart
Oain
Southern Association of Secondary Schools
Shriners raise 463 dollars for New March of Dimes drive
Silsbee Shriners collected 463.60 dollars for the New March of Dimes drive on Saturday. Alyne McMahon notes why the drive is needed, cites polio vaccine progress, and points to Hardin County's 9225 dollar Foundation loan funding yet unpaid. The annual event will be January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Shriners
Paul Georgas
Silsbee Kiwanis Club
Silsbee Lions Club
Alyne McMahon
Silsbee Drive
National Foundation
Hardin County
Soldier R C Watts to Leave for Korea Duty
Pfc. R C Watts visits his parents Mr and Mrs J C Watts in Georgia before departing February 22 for duty in Korea with the 32nd Armored Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
R. C. Watts
Georgia
J. C. Watts
Korea
32Nd Armored Division
Williams Family Visit Spends Day in Nederland
Mr and Mrs C O Williams and son Charles of Nederland visited Wednesday at the home of his mother Mrs RR Palmer and his brother and family Mr and Mrs Leon Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Williams
Charles
Nederland
R. R. Palmer
Leon Williams
Poll tax receipt deadline and East Texas ranch notes
The piece urges paying poll taxes by January 31 to preserve voting rights for local and national elections, stressing the importance of the receipt for participation. It also shares a personal Eden of life at the Double R Ranch in East Texas, noting new calves, cattle care, winter pasture, and anticipation of spring activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double R Ranch
East Texas
Yawns Visit Relatives in Center Sunday
Mr and Mrs Lee Yawn and daughter Linda along with Mrs Alice Yawn visited relatives in Center on Sunday for a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Yawn
Linda
Alice Yawn
Center
Ramsey Hooks Files for Hardin County Tax Assessor Ballot
Ramsey Hooks a Silsbee service station owner filed to seek the Democratic nomination for Hardin County Tax Assessor Collector in the May primaries. He is a Hardin County native and World War II veteran with a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Hooks
Silsbee
Hardin County
Mr. Hooks
Silshee
Chance Loeb area seeks incorporation election
A petition received by County Judge Fletcher Richardson seeks an incorporation election for nearly all of Chance, Loeb, and Lumberton. If approved, the new city would be named Lumberton and extend from Pine Island Bayou to U.S. 69, with a southern boundary near Village Creek. Citizens seek incorporation to curb Beauman t expansion. the judge will set the election date after a $100 deposit is posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chanece-Loeh
Fletcher Richardson
Chance, Loeb, and
Lumberton
Iity
Pine Island Bayou
Artesian Acres
Chance-Loeb
Grand Jury Indicts Nineteen Monday In Busy Session
The Hardin County Grand Jury for the October session met at Kountze and returned 19 indictments. Willis Selman district clerk said charges include aggravated assault burglary and two rapes along with theft fraud and drunken driving offenses. Jury adjourned until Feb 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Grand Jury
Kountze
Willis “Dac ™ Selman
Citywide Air Rifle Warning Issued by Police Chief
Police Chief Grady Tarver issued a warning about air rifles shot within city limits. Reports from several city sections say boys shoot at birds near homes and pellets have nearly struck people. Parents are urged to stop their children from using air rifles in the city. violators’ parents will be held responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Tarver
Tarver
Frank McClanahan to Lead East Texas Shrine Club
Frank L. McClanahan of Silsbee, an insurance man, will be installed as president of the East Texas Shrine Club at a dinner ceremony Friday at 7 p.m. at the junior high school cafeteria. Paul Milligan, Galveston potentate elect, will install. Other officers to assume roles include L. M. Prather, Dick Switzer, Herbert Drake, Fred Jordan, and A. G. Mashburn. Shriners and their ladies are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. McClanahan
Silsbee Insurance
Fast Texas Shrine Club
Paul Milligan
Potentate Elect of
Galveston
Joe Register
L. M. Prather
Dick Switzer
Herbert Drake
Fred Jordan
A. G. Mashburn
Shriners
Mr. Register
Mrs Cook and Albert Cook Visit Baytown Home
Mrs. David Cook and Albert Cook called Friday in Baytown at the home of Dr. and Mrs. R W Pipkin. Mrs Pipkin is the daughter of Mr Cook. Mrs JD Hogue of Cleveland visited last week in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J H Rankin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Cook
Albert Cook
Baytown
R. W. Pipkin
Pipkin
Mr. Cook
JD. Hogue
Cleveland
J. H. Rankin
Silsbee Schools Close as Flu Spreads Through District
Absences soared to 504 prompting Silsbee officials to close schools for the rest of the week. Measles and mumps also appear, with 225 out at Kirby Elementary. The junior high basketball tourney was cancelled and days lost will be made up later to meet 175 annual instruction days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hough
Bruce Watts Jr
Supt. Hough
Kirby
Stanley Coe Seeks Reelection as District Attorney
Robert S. Coe, district attorney of the 88th judicial district, announced he will run for re election in the Democratic primaries. A Kountze native, he practices law there and has served his first elective term. He pledged to administer duties with energy, fairness, and impartiality, praising county law enforcement and juries for contributing to smooth court operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Coe
88Th Judicial District
Coe
Kountze
Hardin County
Sheriff's Department
City Tax Deadline Reminder From Banks
City Manager Bob Banks cautions taxpayers as January 31 deadline approaches for city tax payments. Through mid month only 57.4 percent of the $49,391.92 tax roll has been collected, with $28,352 received. Delinquent taxes will incur penalty interest and costs. second notices go out Friday to unpaid owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Banks
Births and service notices from Hardin County area
Donna Maurice born January 18 to Mr and Mrs C P Jordan of Kountze Hardin County Hospital. Debra Kathleen born January 17 to Mr and Mrs Prewitt De Loach of Kountze. Duff Garfield son born January 18 to Mr and Mrs F A Nelson of Silsbee at Hardin County Hospital. Mary Louise born January 17 to Mr and Mrs S S Colvin of Silsbee at Hardin County Hospital. Joan Annette born January 16 to Mr and Mrs T L Moore of Fred. Tony Dean born January 17 to Mr and Mrs G W Maye of Beaumont at Hardin County Hospital. Linda Dale born January 16 to Mr and Mrs L B Odom of Fred at Hardin County Hospital. Russell Craig born January 15 to Mr and Mrs A Pool of Silsbee at Hardin County Hospital. James Clinton born January 13 to Mr and Mrs E R Stimits of Evadale. Rhonda Favetene born January 15 to Mr and Mrs Arnold Earl Marcontel of Votaw. Viela Linn born January 12 to Mr and Mrs H P Baldwin of Silsbee at Hardin County Hospital. Bernice R Brewer seaman’s apprentice USN, daughter of Mrs J T Brewer of Silsbee, serving aboard USS Los Angeles at Long Beach California Naval Shipyard.
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Donna Maurice
C. P. Jordan
Kountze
Hardin County Hospital
Prewitt de- Loach
Debra Kathleen
Duff Garfield
F. A Nelson
Silsbee
S. S. Colvin
Russell Craig
A. Pool
Silshee
James Clinton
E .R. Stimits
Evadale
Arnold Earl Marcontel
Votaw
Rhonda Favet
Poll Tax Stations Listed By Willie Bean For Voters
Poll taxes in 1960 across Hardin county are a brisk business with Willie Bean posting a deputy list and stations. The Business and Professional Women's Club sold 385 polls. Jake Mock leads with 120. Stations include Sour Lake Western Auto Store and Edmondson Insurance. Batson Smith's Service Station. Saratoga Beulah Skinner. Votaw Cecil Collins at Collins Grocery. Thicket Aline Brackin. Honey Island Louise Marcantell at Orands Store. Kountze Joe Blair at Kountze Insurance. Village Mills Evans at Evens Grocery and Milne. Christine Lindsey at Chance-Loeb School. Silsbee club at Silsbee Electric. Kirby Mill agents B G Ward, R L Roberts. Luddie Bailey at Houston Thompson's. H P Moran at Pa Go Grocery. East side Mary Lee Alexander. W K Gore at Gore Store. Albert Cunningham at Cunningham's Store.
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Silsbee
Hardin County
Willie Bean
Jake Mock
Sour Lake
Western Auto Store
R. D. Edmondson Insurance Agency
Batson
Lee Smith
Smith
Saratoga
Village Mills
City Dogs urged to obtain city issued tags
City Manager Bob Banks reported 92 dogs were vaccinated at the city warehouse last Thursday. City dog tags were issued to 48 of these. owners inside the city limits are urged to tag their dogs as roaming dogs without city tags will be impounded.
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Bob Banks
Electrical Exams Set At City Hall January Twenty Seventh
The city board of electrical examiners schedules the first exams for master and journeyman licenses at 7 p.m. January 27 in City Hall. Fees are 10 dollars for masters and 5 dollars for journeymen, payable in advance or at the exam. Future exams will occur on the last Wednesday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Electrical Examiners
Bob Banks
Parents urged to contact nearby elementary schools
Pre school age children and parents of children who will be six by Sept 1 are urged to contact Kirby elementary or Read Turrentine school. Principal Weeks Crawford and Mrs. Sheffield say parents may call to obtain forms for eligible children and arrange enrollment through the two schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeks Crawford
Kirby Elementary
Kirby Elementary School
Sheffield
Read- Turrentine
Rex Moore Named President of Firemen's Auxiliary
Mrs Rex Moore is named president for the new year of the Firemen's Auxiliary with officers including Mrs Charlie Allen as vice president and Mrs T C Freeman as treasurer. The group plans a chili lunch and supper Thursday with serving hours 11 am to 1 pm for lunch and 6 pm to 8 pm for supper, with drinks free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirs
Rex Moore
Firemen’s Auxiliary
Fire Department
Charlie Allen
T. C. Freeman
E. C. Bryant
W. R. Hulin
Silsbee Volunteers Report Busy Year of Alarms and Aid
Chief John Busby released the annual report showing Silsbee volunteer firefighters answered 129 alarms in 1959 with 540 man hours. Of these, 53 were city calls and 76 county calls, listing incidents from homes to the Evadale paper mill blast, and a church fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
John Busby
Evadale
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Bill Allen
City Water Department
Maxwell
Durdin
Tigers
Silsbee Tiger
Pirates of Vidor
Vidtor
Billy Tarver
Saint Anthony
Beaumont
Tiger
French
Beaumont High
City of
City Hall
A. R. Neyland
Frank L. Choate
Bob Ranke
Council
David Read
United States
Chance-Loch
Grand Jury
Frank McClanahan
East Texas Shrine Club
Don L. Hough
Tues
Lurrentine
High School
Waldo Mathews
Prank Robinson
Ie Ina Oon
Stanley Coe
Bernice R. Brewer
USN
J. T. Brewer
Los Angeles
Naval Shipyard
Long Beach
Calif
Silsbee Volunteer Firemen
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