Indictments Drawn by 88th District Grand Jury Friday
The 88th District Grand Jury met Friday January 21 and issued 72 indictments against 17 individuals. Named are Francis Love four counts aggravated assault on a peace officer Michael Boykin burglary entering theft Michael Harom aggravated assault Clavin Guidroz two burglary counts Marcus Lacefield passing forged instrument Vernon Short burglary David Sanders burglary Curtis Sanders forgery Banny Kizer felony theft Wayland Duckett aggravated robbery Van Brewer Edward Brewer two forgery counts passing and one escape James White two forgery counts passing Patsie White forgery and passing Charles Leger burglary with intent to commit theft Terry Kelly hindering secured creditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Love
South 15Th Street
Silsbee
Michael Gene Boykin
Little Cypress
Michael T. Harom
Prince Hall Villa Apt
Clavin Guidroz
Marcus Lacefield
South 11Th Street
Vernon Short
Orange
David Harold Sanders
Curtis Sanders
South 4Th Street
Banny Nolan Kizer
West Bluff
Woodville
Wayland Duckett Jr
Judge Drive
Dallas
van Lee Brewer
Edward James Brewer
James Willie White
Ranch Motel
Kountze
Patsie G. White
Charles R. Leger
McKee Orange
Terry Kelly
Hardin County approves 12970 for DETMHMR with debate
After nearly five hours of discussion the Hardin County Commissioners funded 12 970 to Deep East Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation and approved 1600 for elderly services and 4000 for a deputy in Saratoga. The court also authorized a three month grantsman position for Bob Ogden, contingent on funds and university approval, with final decisions delayed to a budget workshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Commissioner’s Court
Deep East Texas
Wayne Lawrence
Detmhmr
Silsbee Sheltered Workshop
Coun
Lawrenc
Lawrence
Emmett Lack
Hardin County
Lack
J. L. Loftin
Howard Barrington
T. S. Hooks
Loftin
Rex Moore
Hooks
Judge Lack
Dr. Lawrence
Moore
Silsbee Sheltered
Horace Moye
Saratoga
Bob Ogden
Versity
the Bee
Commissioner’s Court
Ogden
Lamar University
City well repairs near completion after early pull and return
City Manager Ron Hickerson told the council that the Dardin Drive well should be fully repaired by tomorrow night after Layne Texas Corp pulled it, shipped it to Houston for work, and will reinstall it. He noted a third stage was stored, saving about two thousand dollars, and that the downtown well will be pulled in the same manner. The final park work is finished and lighting allows night use upon police dispatch notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbeek
Ron Hickerson
Dardin Drive
Layne Texas Corp
Hickerson
Houston
Wayne Texas Corp
Layne Texas
Durdin Drive
Firemen Respond to 10 Calls with Three Alarms in Week
Silsbee Fire Department logged ten runs in a busy period led by Fire Chief Russell Busby. Grass fires on Jan 18 near Highway 327 and Knupple and Cooks Roads were controlled. a later wood and grass blaze near U S 96 bypass was contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Russell Busby
Highway 327
Knupple
Cooks Roads
U.S. 96
Sentry Road
Busby
Bonner Street
Highway 92
Fox Meadows
East Ave. J
Floyd Singletary
Pine Plaza
California
North Highway 92
Wondrew Road
Two Hardin County Wells Produce 15,619,000 CF Gas Daily
Coline Oil Co completes Kirby Lumber No. 1 in North Silsbee Field producing 7,119,000 CF daily at 7,710 feet. Prudential Drilling finishes ARCO Vickers Fee No. 1 in Dry Creek Field yielding 8,500,000 CF daily at 7,770 feet. Combined output 15,619,000 CF per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Coline Oil Co
Kirby Lumber
North
Silsbee
J. A. Vickers
Arco-Vickers Fee
Prudential Drilling
Dry Creek
J. A. Vickers Survey
Pops Concert Features SHS Symphonic Band
The Silsbee High School Symphonic Band presents a Pops Concert on Thursday night February 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Junior High auditorium. Soloists and small groups will be featured with a variety of pop styles. Notable pieces include Relax, Swing Low Sweet Saxes, Trumpets Ole, Creole Clarinet, Trombone Country, Hello Dolly, Applause, Rhapsody in Blue Looking Good and Rock and Roll. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee High School
Paul Skinner
Pat Sullivan
Pat Modisette
David Sheffield
Tracy Hudgins
Lisa Russell
Shane Odom
Ole
Charles Burns
Nashville
Randy Stanton
Robin Fontenot
Jeannie Crain
Jimmy Creel
George Gershwin
County May Still Get 1.5 Million Grant
Hardin County Judge Emmett Lack announced that a letter from the U S Department of Commerce indicates Hardin County may still receive a 1 5 million Local Public Works grant for courthouse improvements. The EDA noted a nine point shortfall but future funds could open, with county officials hopeful for a decision by year end. The proposed project seeks 1 554 954 to upgrade the Hardin County Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Emmett Lack
U.S. Department of Commerce
Joseph B. Swanner
The
Economic Development Administration
EDA
Lack
City Receives 76000 For 4th Street Crossing
City manager Ronald Hickerson announced that the Department of Highway and Public Transportation approved a plan allocating 76000 to fund the Fourth Street crossing of the Santa Fe railroad tracks in downtown Silsbee. Sixty thousand will cover construction on Third and Fourth Streets and forty thousand funds railroad protective devices. Work can start once Santa Fe agrees to a joint usage license for the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Hickerson
Department of Highway and Public Transportation
City of
Silsbee
Santa Fe
SDHPT
SDHPS
Hickerson
Police Make 19 Arrests in Silsbee Police Activity
Silsbee police reported 19 arrests on various charges and 10 fender benders under investigation, plus two thefts and three burglaries. Arrests included drunkenness, auto theft warrants, driving without a license, and other felonies. Investigations spanned Jan 17 to 20 with multiple property losses. Traffic officers issued 44 speeding tickets and 82 warnings last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
A. L. Burteen
C. L. Heisler
Adams Street
Jackonville Tex
Gentry Road
Western Auto Store
East Ave G
Pecky Thornton
E. M. Simmons
Simmons Motor Company
Frank Hargraves
North 4Th Street
Aso
Seven Silsbee High Students Named in Music Whos Who
Seven Silsbee High School students are listed in the 1977 Who's Who in Music for outstanding achievement. Nominees Roy H. Bean and editors note the group's academic merit community service leadership and future potential. Read and Fontenot, plus others, include Laurie McCall Chaves Burns Charlie Davenport Jan Read Missy Scott Robin Fontenot and Randy Stanton as A Capella Choir members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silshee High School
Roy H. Bean
Silsbee High School
Laurie McCall
Chaves Burns
Charlie Davenport
Jan Read
Missy Scott
Robin
Fontenot
Randy Stanton
Sheriff Paine could seek U S Marshal post. unknown timing
The Bee learns from Carroll Schubert in Senator Bentsen's office that no immediate action will occur on U S Marshal appointments, with likely action within 30 days. If Paine secures the marshal job, Hardin County would appoint a sheriff to serve the unexpired term, leading to a 1980 election scenario and several local names considered for the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardin County
Billy Paine
Bee
Carrol Schubert
Lloyd Bentsen
Washington
Bentsen
Griffin Bell
U. S
Paine
Hardin County Commissioners Court
Week of Action Yields Shootings and Burglary Arrests
Hardin County deputies investigated an accidental shooting at a Lum berton home when a hammer slapped back on a discharged shotgun injuring the resident. Four suspects were arrested near the Bragg Hotel for burglary and attempted robbery as they loaded a piano and chairs into a trailer. A bank robbery suspect attempted suicide in Baptist Hospital after an armed hold up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County Sheriff's Office
Billy E. Paine
Charlie Laird
Charles Weavie Stanley
Walden Road
Lumberton
Laird
Stanley
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont
Bragg Hotel
Hardin County
Willey Derouen
David Earl Cunningham
Grapevine
Houston
Rodolfo Lopez Jr
Darlinghurst
Randolph Cartrett
23Rd Street
Jane Marianne Dan
North 23Rd Street
Kountze
Martin Wilson
The
Bee
John Henry Read
First National Bank of Silsbee
Read
Baptist Hospital
Meals For Elderly Program Starts Monday in Hardin County
A free meals program for the elderly launches Monday in Hardin County with Mel Tacquetine A Sims as site co ordinator and Mrs Sue Whatley as site manager. The five day a week service funded under Title VII will serve 70 daily meals at Prince Hall Villa in Silsbee and the Courthouse in Kountze, with additional activities from 9 a.m. to 2 30 p.m. Donations are encouraged to support expanded services while participants may receive meals at no charge if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Mel Tacquetine A. Sims
Sue Whatley
Prince Hail Villa
Silsbee
Xountze
Sims
Public Hearing Tonight on Community Development Projects
Public hearing set for tonight January 27 at 7 00 PM in City Hall as the Silsbee Community Block Grant Advisory Committee outlines needs and priorities for urban development funds under the Housing and Community Development Act. The effort, begun in 1974, involves civic and church representatives and focuses on sanitation and water supply for low to moderate income families. Marie Tennious chairs the committee, which aims to ensure resident input into grant applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Community Block Grant Advisory Committee of
Silsbee
Ela
Ivic
Ade
Marie Tennioun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aline Harper
Barrington
Lamar Uni
Kickerson
New County
SHS
Hansel Miller
Star
Siiswee
Silshee Cisotr
US Marshalls
Chuck Newsom
Norman Corley
Roland Miliion
Mike Holzapfel
Charles Laird
Tom Easley
Marshall
Sheriff's Office
Sheriff's Deputies
Jimmy Carter
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