Poll Tax Sales Lag As Jan 31 Deadline Approaches
Hardin county poll taxes total 1276 sold with six deputies not reporting. Silsbee reports 288 taxes sold and Pa-Go Grocery notes 70 sold to Negro voters. Silsbee ISD races April 2 for three board seats. city council elections April 5 with two seats open and no filings yet.
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Hardin County
Stout Collier
Silsbee
Edna Guynes
Pa-Go
H. P. Moran
Silsbee Independent School Board
Alf Fullingim
G. W. Gilchriest
Ben Walker
E. M. Brookins
Edgar O'Neil
Silsbee Eyes Industrial Growth Amid Aluminum Plant Rumors
The Silsbee area sees persistent talk of an aluminum plant with a New York newsprint mill linked to South plans. A public service representative checked locally, raising questions about future industrial expansion. Officials urge long term planning to attract investment and sustain growth for Silsbee, Kountze, and surrounding counties.
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Silsbee
Kountze
Silsber
Bee
New York
Associated Press
South
International Paper Company
Banking Supervisor Visits Silsbee On Savings Group Charter
R A Benson chief supervisor for the savings and loan division of the State Banking Commission traveled to Silsbee Wednesday to study the Hardin county group applying for a charter. He learned the Har of Hardin county Savings and Loan Association has $125000 in stock and will seek state approval followed by FDIC approval in about four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Benson
Savings and Loan Division
State Banking Commission
Silsbee
Hardin County Group
Benson
Robert Neyland
Earl Stover
Savings and Loan Association
Hardin County Savings and Loan Association
Neyland
Hardin County
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Mr. Neyland
1954 Hardin County Sheriff Fines Total 35042 85
The 1954 sheriff's annual report shows Hardin County collected 35042 85 dollars in fines from law violators. Of this, 23007 65 went to county and justice courts, while 12035 were paid into justice precincts 1 and 5 and at the county clerk. One thousand one hundred forty nine were incarcerated. 655 paid fines and 273 served jail. Costs included 6059 65 for board and keeper, 6222 88 for feeding prisoners, 7128 jail days, 4792 95 for autos radios, and 457 85 for office and out of town expenses. There were 71 felony arrests. monthly prisoner counts ranged from 53 to 129.
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Hardin County
Justice Court
Justice
Sheriff's Department
Twenty Felons Lodged In Hardin County Jail This Week
Twenty law violators were lodged in Hardin county jail during the past week. Dave Rountree said there were 16 drunks, one assault with attempt to murder, two hot checks and one vagrancy charge. Frances Holleman of Beaumont faced hot checks and forgery counts with fines and pending charges. Luke Tatum of Arlington also had hot check fines. James M. Jackson was fined for driving with license suspended.
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Hardin County
Dave Rountree
Frances Holleman
Beaumont
Fletcher Richardson
Cromwell Visit Brings Four Sisters and Kin Together
Mrs. Allen N Cromwell spent Tuesday with her sister Mrs. Robert Briggs and her family. Also visiting were sisters Mrs. C C Franklin and Mrs. Billy McLendon with children Leeann Paul and Jinx.
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Allen N. Cromwell
Robert Briggs
C. C. Franklin
Billy McLendon
Leeann
Paul
Jinx
Mothers' March On Polio Here Monday Night At 7
Right of way discussions continue in Hardin county commissioners court with over an hour spent on issues, costs, and agreements with property owners. The Fletcher bridge over Village Creek may be moved to McNeely north of Kountze or sold to the highest bidder if movement proves impractical.
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Hardin County Commissioners Court
Fletcher Richardson
Fletcher Bridge
Village Creek
Beaumont Highway
D. W. Richardson
Richardson
McNeely
Kountze
North Silsbee
Kirby Addition
Silsbee
Miller-Dunbar Chevrolet Company
Sheriff's Department
Loeb and Fletcher Home
Beta Sigma Phi
Rayford Birdwell
John Busby
Mrs. John H. Kirby Dies In Houston
Funeral services were held in Houston for Mrs. John H. Kirby widow of lumber magnate John Henry Kirby founder of Kirby interests in southeast Texas. A Woodville native she had lived in Houston 64 years and died after a long illness. Survivors include three grandchildren Mrs. Etty Steward Milliken of New York City and John H. Kirby II and Mrs. John Belvedere, both of Houston.
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Houston
John H. Kirby
John Henry Kirby
Kirby Lumber
Texas
UT Student Carolyn Gilchriest Visits Home from College
Miss Carolyn Gilchriest, a University of Texas student, is home between semesters visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gilchriest.
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Carolyn Gilchriest
University of Texas
Mrs
G. W. Gilchriest
Five Dogs Die Of Strichnine At Woodrow
A Bee office report says dog poisoners in Woodrow killed at least five dogs by last Friday. A veterinarian confirms strychnine poison was used, described as deadly to humans and dangerous for children.
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Bee
Woodrow Addition
VFW Auxiliary Rally Scheduled by Local Unit
A VFW auxiliary rally will be held Sunday February 6 at 1 00 p m in the home of Mrs C J Thorn. All members of the local auxiliary and nearby auxiliaries are urged to attend according to Mrs Thorn.
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C. J. Thorn
March of Dimes drive boosts polio fight funds in area
Sheriff William Whitaker chairs drive as total in Silsbee and Hardin County reaches 1317 with major contributions from cafe coffees, courthouse visits, a firemen's dance and school collections. Record shows 454.50 from the dance and 227.87 street efforts plus 184 from Elementary School.
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Silsbee Shriners
Shriners
Sim Ward
Silsbee
L. B. Jones
Service Cafe
Kountze
Hardin County
William Whitaker
VFW
Sheriff Whitaker
Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Hancock Home
Sewing club met Thursday January 20 at the home of Mrs. Charlie Nell Hancock with four members present. Those present were Mrs. Hancock, Mrs. Barbara Hilliard, Mrs. Algene Williford and Mrs. Lois Day. During the meeting the group.
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Sewing Club
Kirby Office Sewing Club
Charlie Nell Hancock
Hancock
Barbara Hilliard
Algene Williford
Lois Day
Third Kiwanis Hot Cake Day and Kirby Lumber Mill Opening
Kiwanis Club in Silsbee plans the Third Annual Hot Cake Day with proceeds to the child welfare fund. Tickets 50 cents for all-you-can-eat hotcakes served by club members in two hour shifts. Also details on Kirby Lumber Corporation’s new mill near Silsbee, its operations set to start February 1, 500 workers needed, and management changes including Dainwood as general superintendent.
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W. J. Peshataske
Silsbee Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club
Eddie Costilow
Carnation Milk Company
Otis Taylor
Pillsbury Mills
Dr. Poshataske
Earl Stover
E. M. Prewitt
Alf Fullingim
H. C Hlopkins
David Read
B. A. Glasscock
Clifton Caraway
Carl Paramore
M. L. Winger
Fred Weathersby
Lester Landgraf
John H. Schuler
Ed Nash
Joe Markley
Mammoth
New Kirby Lumber Corporation
J. Kirby Herndon
Kirby Company
A. W. Daiiwwood
BE. Richmond
C. G. Onstead
F. L. Roberts
Robert Houston
Sam McElroy
A. J. Hussman
M. L. Wilson
Houston
Beaumont
Silsbee
Tiger Cagers Trail As Second Half District Play Starts
The Silsbee Tigers basketball team enters the second round of 28AA with a bye tomorrow night and seeks first win after four district losses. They fell 70 to 68 at Port Acres last Friday and 79 to 71 at Liberty following two foul outs, with next trips to Victor and home games against Nederland Port Acres Feb 4 8 and Liberty Feb 11.
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Silsbee ‘Tiger
Tigers
Port Acres
Liberty
Jack Hetherington
Nederland
Methodist Revival Set to Begin in Silsbee
Rev. Mouton Bass, district superintendent of the Longview Methodist district, arrives to lead a week of services at First Methodist Church in Silsbee. Revival opens Sunday with 10:00 am and 7:30 pm services daily, as Rev. J. E. Ferguson extends a cordial invitation to all.
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Mouton Bass
Longview
The
Methodist Church
Silsbee
First Methodist Church
J. E. Ferguson
Bass
Ferguson
Crochet Group Plans Next Meeting at Lois Day Home
A crochet club schedules its next gathering for Thursday February 3 at the home of Mrs. Lois Day. Members discuss upcoming projects and share progress on crocheted items.
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Lois Day
Membership To Vote On Golf Course Plans At Meeting Tonight
Silsbee Golf Club has completed plans and a 3150 yard nine hole 36 par course sketch to present to members. Frank McClanahan president calls a 7:30 meeting at Junior Fashions for members to review the sketch and approve moves toward construction. A practice fairway and practice green are included for members to refine their games.
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Silsbee Golf Club
Frank McClanahan
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Kirby
First Baptist Church
S Fifth S Reet
Occu
Dainwood
Tiger Cagers
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