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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1974
Page
1
Police Chief Bob L. Ogden notes two Jan 19 shootings into White's Auto Store and Simmons Appliance Co. bullets cracked windows but no injuries. The new Texas Penal Code classifies the acts as criminal mischief a third degree felony with 2 to 10 years in jail and fines up to 5000 dollars.
Daniel Edward McBride 34 of Houston gets 10 years in state pen for burglary and faces trial in the Dec 27 jail escape case. Barbara Ann Hull also of Houston draws a five year probated sentence for burglary. James Henry Carrell Jr of Silsbee receives six years in the penitentiary for the Dec 14 Brammer’s Grocery burglary in Sour Lake.
Mrs Hattie Register 83 of Silsbee died at 425 PM Wednesday after a long illness. A native of Louisiana she lived in Silsbee 14 years and was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. Funeral 2 PM January 18 at Good Shepherd Church with Rev Lester Sensat. burial Resthaven Cemetery. Survivors include son Joe Register, daughter Mrs Paul A Davis, sister Mrs Robert G Gamble and her mother Mrs Lucretia Stephens.
Harold Colomb Jr. a 37 year old of 1940 West Avenue J was arrested January 19 after police stopped him for a traffic violation and found a .32 caliber revolver along with three joints of marijuana in his car. Sharon Holman 19 of 505 South 21st Street was charged with marijuana possession. Both were arraigned by Justice Benny Como with bonds set at 2500 and 2000 dollars respectively and released after posting.
Neal House, county school superintendent for 31 years, announces candidacy for re election pending May Democratic Primary. He formerly led Honey Island schools and Chester elementary, now resides on FM 770, Honey Island, and preserves a deer herd. He pledges to maintain high standards of service if re elected.
Hardin County World War veterans who kept GI and National Service Life Insurance policies will share roughly $38000 from a 303.8 million dollar federal dividend. About 490 local veterans qualify, with WW I recipients averaging 156 dollars and WW II veterans about 75 dollars. The payments arrive on policy anniversary dates with no action required. Also, 2.4 million veterans and dependents will see a 10 percent boost in monthly pension benefits under recent legislation.
An uninhabited house owned by Alton R. Cryer and W L Moulder burned around 8 35 p m January 20. Fire Chief Russell Busby said the blaze near the Old Spurger Highway 12 miles north of Silsbee was burning strongly when SVFD units arrived.
Jasper's Bulldogs host Silsbee Tigers Friday for the second meeting of the 1972 73 season. Silsbee handed Jasper an 88 39 defeat in the first game while Little Cypress defeated Silsbee 55 50 last Friday. The Tigers also routed SFA 102 58, tying a school scoring record as Mike Dabney scored 32 and Arlie Shankle added 20.
Mr and Mrs Roy Hill of Silsbee welcomed a son James Roy born Jan 19 at St Elizabeth Hospital. A daughter born Jan 18 to Mr and Mrs Gerald Barefield of Silsbee at St Elizabeth Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Russin of Silsbee welcomed a daughter born Jan 20 at St Elizabeth Hospital. Mr and Mrs James Daigle and Mrs James B Francis of Oakland Calif welcomed a daughter Jayme Lynn born Jan 22 at Oakland Navy Hospital. Grandparents are Clifton N Francis of Silsbee and Truman Hodges of Orange. Poco Cheree born Jan 16 to Mr and Mrs Stanley Hollyfield of Silsbee at Doctors Hospital. A son born Jan 23 to Mr and Mrs Lynn Wayne Hardeway of Silsbee at Doctors Hospital. Michael Allen born Jan 16 to Mr and Mrs Joe W Thompson of Lumberton. grandparents W C Turner of Lumberton and R E Thompson of Beaumont.
Trustees planned to open bids for 1,865,000 of SISD Unlimited Tax School House Bonds approved by voters on Nov 20. Proceeds will fund air conditioning and improvements across all schools and a new administration building. Board set April 6 for elections, with Places 6 and 7 up for grabs by incumbents Mrs. John Meade and C. B. Stevens.
City Council adopted Ordinance 74-1 on second reading by a 4-2 vote authorizing zoning changes in the annexed area. Dissenters Eddie VanWinkle and David Shows argued against a 400 foot C-2 strip along the by-pass center line and a Community Business District along US 96. Proponents said planning commission approved the measures and the plan aims to strengthen the central business district. The council also approved a joint city state study contract for police management.
Owen G. Vaughn 46 a World War II veteran seeks the Hardin County Commissioner Pet 2 post. He cites 15 plus years with large corporations as accountant and statistician and service in civic groups. Vaughn highlights road and county business experience and community work with Junior Achievement Boy Scouts and local conventions.
The Silsbee Little Dribblers organize 16 teams split evenly between 9-10 and 11-12 year olds. League games start Feb 2 at 9 am in Silsbee Junior High gym. Registration extends to Jan 26 with birth certificates and a $2 fee. Halftime games planned for Jan 29 during high school basketball events.
Two Silsbee High School students Derisea Ross and Elaine Cryer were chosen for the all state Future Homemakers of America choir. They will participate at the state convention in Dallas on April 25 26 and 27. Sponsor Mrs. Lynn Chambers announced to the Bee this week.
Silsbee Lodge No. 927 AF and AM schedules two called communications at the Masonic Temple. Thursday night January 24 at 7 o'clock will cover work in the B A degree. Friday night January 25 at 7 30 p.m. will cover work in the F C degree. Visiting brothers invited by Worshipful Master D L Cartrett and Secretary D L Webb.
Elmer D. Cheatham 76 of Silsbee died at 3 20 p m January 22 in St Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont native of Madisonville retired machinist for Alco Products Funeral services 4 p m today at Farmer Funeral Chapel with Rev Kenneth Thorne officiating Burial Resthaven Cemetery Survivors include wife Elete Cheatham son Cecil Cheatham Port Arthur daughters Eloise Lee Houston Marveline LaRocca Beaumont brothers Oscar Davis Bridge City Odis Davis LaMarque sister Alma Moye Silsbee
Harvey Ray Ashcraft entered Santa Fe Hospital at Temple January 22 for medical treatment. Mrs. Tom Singletary returned home Monday after visiting several weeks with relatives in Oklahoma City Dallas and Carrollton.
Hardin County Grand Jury during its Friday session on January 18 returned true bills against five individuals. N R McDougald Port Arthur Jean Stanley Dassetta and H L Isaac Silsbee eyed for worthless checks while Terry Lynn Lambert Baytown faced burglary and Harry Van Foreman Crowley La for driving while intoxicated. Five assault with intent to murder cases were reduced to aggravated assault and moved to County Court. One no bill was issued concerning injuring private property theft by bailee and joyriding.
Linnie Ferguson formerly of Silshee was paroled from the State Penitentiary to Harris County on a life sentence for rape. He was sentenced on February 1 1963 by former 88th District Judge H A Coe for raping a 15 year old girl.
Hardin County Commissioners Court cancels the Jan 28 regular meeting and reschedules to Friday Jan 25 at 10 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room. Judge Emmett Lack says the change allows attendance at a statewide meeting of Commissioners and County Judges at Texas A&M University College Station during the week of Jan 28.
Miss Susan Neyland 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert A Neyland of Silsbee died Wednesday at 9 45 am in St Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont after tests and treatment beginning Jan 10 Funeral services will be Friday at 4 pm in First Methodist Church with Rev R Fugene Jonte officiating Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery Survived by brother Wilson Neyland and grandparents Mrs Corrie Neyland and Mr and Mrs FE M Wilson Jr all of Silsbee
Walter E. Hester 48 of Buna died January 22 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church Silsbee with Rev. R. F. Barclay officiating. Burial in Morse Cemetery Buna. He was a WWII veteran and a construction worker. Survivors include his mother Mrs Mahaley Hester of Buna four sisters and a brother, all listed as Buna Victer Orange Bedford Texas residents.
J. D. Die owner and operator of Joe Butane Company underwent heart surgery on December 17 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. He returned home December 28 and is able to be up and around, with family members reporting he is doing fine.
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