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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
1
Officials of the company have considered a factory in the mill area for some time and have done advance engineering. No official announcement has been made by Board Made of Area Pine Studied By Kirby officials.
Council learned the city faces water deficiencies tied to the State Board of Insurance. Consultant Deve Perrell proposed two new eight inch mains to raise pressure from South Third Street to Watts Road and along Avenue J to improve flow between wells. A new 500 gpm well at Well No 1 would back up Well No 3 and allow wells 1 and 2 to be shut down. A 450 000 to 500 000 gallon elevated storage tank is planned with an estimated $90 000 cost.
City tax collector Cesar Dominguez warns only one week remains to pay 1962 taxes without penalties. With $48,459.97 collected of $57,507.13 due, the late deadline could leave nearly $19,000 unpaid. Delinquent penalties rise monthly through June, then 11 percent in July.
Sheriff deputy Dave Rountree reports 21 persons were booked in the county jail during the past week. Ten were held on drunken and disorderly charges, with three for driving while intoxicated, two for hot checks, two for being drunk in a car, one for aggravated assault on an officer, and other minor counts. The week averaged for violations and arrests across the county.
One week remains in January to complete the census of six to 17 year olds in Silsbee Independent School District. Principals tally students. parents of children turning six before Sept 1, 1963 should call the school with the child’s name to ensure funding.
Mrs H G Elmore of Silsbeet Sour Lake and Mrs George Dixon of Hardin County attend the American Cancer Society national kickoff meeting for the 1963 Cancer Crusade in Houston January 11 and 12. They join TV star Ralph Edwards, chairman, in a briefing for the April drive involving 800 Crusade leaders from Texas and 11 other states.
Dr W J Poshataske of Sils tee was named chief of staff of fiordin Memoriet Hospital at a meeting of the hospital board held in Kountze last week Dr Wade Parker of Silsbee was named vice president of the staff and Dr Eugenia Gauntt War Named secretary John L Blair of Kountze was re elected chairman of the board Reyford Birdwell of Sibbee was elected vice presi com and Dueley Keith administrator of the hospital was elected recording secretary Mr and Mrs Walter P Bark heart of Beaumont and Mr and Mrs Grayson Lee of Ham shire visited over the weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs George Hart
Joe Mosby of Lake Arthur plans a weekly Buna newspaper named Buna East Texan. The tabloid will publish off set press with a three member staff from offices near the Buna Theater. Mosby previously owned the Lake Arthur Sun and will move his family to Buna.
Week recap shows Judge Fletcher Richardson presiding over five pleas of guilty. Jasper Dowden was fined 50 and costs and jailed three days for driving while intoxicated. On Saturday William Wagner fined 250 and costs for aggravated assault on a law officer. Henry Thomas fined 50 and jailed three days for PWI. Bessie Gall fined 1 and costs for theft. James Ruse fined 25 and costs for driving with suspended license.
The Tigers have lost two close games this week in district play. They fell 51-48 to Nederland with a late rally, and 44-38 to Bridge City while staying within striking distance. B team results were tight as Silsbee B beat Bridge City and lost to Nederland. Tigers travel to Jasper Friday then Victor next Tuesday.
Mrs Y M Evans lifelong Silsbee resident died Wednesday at Harden Memorial Hospital after a stroke and prolonged illness. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at First Methodist Church with Rev Eugene Jonte officiating. burial in Knapple Cemetery. Survived by husband and sister Mrs J A Saxon. Three year old William Eugene Holt recovering after five days in Beaumont Baptist Hospital.
Hardin Polk and Tyler counties form a three county library system with Texas State Library. A one year operation funded by a 10000 dollar pool includes a 3000 dollar Bookmobile purchase. Hardin will cover 56 percent of costs with 19 and 25 percent from Tyler and Polk.
The article warns one week remains to pay the poll tax to obtain a receipt needed to vote in upcoming elections. Poll tax receipts cost $1.75 and can be paid at various county locations, not only the courthouse. Thursday also marks the deadline to pay property taxes to the City School District and County without penalties, with statements sent and reminders mailed.
Jasper County Development Committee approves a $30 million newsprint mill to be built by Texas Newsprint Co. of Delaware at Bessmay. The project aims to raise 10 percent locally, with Lehman Brothers Investors funding and strong local employment. Site chosen after a year of surveys citing wood, water, and power access and proximity to Evadale chemicals and pulp supplier Sabine River effluent disposal. Construction could start within six months after ARA approval, with initial staff of about 250 local workers and 650 in the woods.
Mrs. Stuart Smith of Silsbee, district representative of the Texas Society for Crippled Children and Adults, spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting about the Hardin County unit. The Easter Seal Campaign funds the organization. She also presented a film showing case histories of helped individuals. Rev. Larry Correau led the program and introduced her.
The Susbee Public Library board met January 21 with 12 members present. Horka reported 12 914 books circulated in 1962, including 3 547 adult and 9 387 juvenile loans, with 189 members and 3 660 books in the Huccession record at year end. Overdue books were discussed and legal steps likely to recover them.
State Senator Martin Dies Jr. of Hardin County visited the Senate to join the Finance Subcommittee chaired by Candy Hazlewood. The panel will hear testimony from state agencies, request appropriations for the next biennium, and draft the Senate's proposed bill.
The Silshee Chamber of Commerce banquet was moved from April 2 to Monday April 8 at 7 30 p m in the Junior High School cafeteria. Dallas official Lovie E Thregmorton will be principal speaker with committees named for speakers food program tickets entertainment decorations and invitations. The Caterer of Beaumont will prepare and serve the meal.
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