29 Jan 1970
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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
1
Emmett Lack of Kountze announced this week his bid for re election as Hardin County Judge. He points to a tax rate cut from 30 to 20 percent and says his three year record justifies another term. Lack also cites the first independent outside audit as fulfilled campaign promise.
Mrs Rose Robinson Wheat 22 of Port Neches died after losing control of a 1967 Pontiac on US 96 near Silsbee city limits. Her two young daughters Beth 4 and Linda Carol 1 were treated for minor injuries, funeral arrangements set for 2 p m Thursday at Farmer Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Knapple Cemetery. Survived by husband Jimmy Wheat of Port Neches, parents Mr and Mrs Robert Robinson of Silsbee, brothers Robert and James Robinson, five sisters Jo Ann Harris Linda Rowyal Betty F Brenda and Martha Robinson, grandfather H R Waldrop of Victor.
Lumberton native 31 year old Ray Martin announced candidacy for the office of Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 in the May Democratic Primary. He is a Silsbee High School graduate who attended Chenier Business College in Beaumont. He is married with two children.
The report states a hit and run on January 25 two miles north of Beaumont on U S 69. Wilson J Miller of New Iberia Louisiana drove a 1970 Chevrolet pickup while a blue 1964 Ford with Texas MMY 67 fled after hitting Miller’s vehicle at Mitchell Road. Police are seeking the Ford driver while Miller was not injured.
Silsbee police logged five auto crashes last week totaling about 3375 in damage. On Saturday January 24 two collisions occurred at Highway 96 and 327 injuring no one. a 1969 Oldsmobile driven by Melvin Chess and a 1969 Ford driven by Bud Hooks collided while turning onto Highway 327.
Houston Natural Gas Co informed the City Council on January 27 that a 5 percent rate hike would take effect March 1. The increase follows a Texas Railroad Commission order raising the gas cost to the company from 28.7 to 33.7 cents per 100 cubic feet, with average residential bills up about 0.308 cents and industrial bills about 0.466 cents per 1000 cubic feet, excluding taxes and fees.
Thieves hit five area businesses between Jan 22 and Jan 28 with the latest break in Kern Electrical Co on FM 92 north of Silsbee. The entry caused no door damage. thieves took a door dock and about 100 dollars worth of electrician tools. Other burglaries seized beer, cash, and about 1500 pounds of copper wire from Gulf States Utilities warehouse on South Third Street. Local council moves include taxicab ordinance revisions for higher insurance and leasing rules, with public necessity factors for permits.
Hardin County Sheriff Tom Easley said two thefts occurred over the weekend, including a Jan 26 incident at Universal Electric Co. north of Silsbee with three geese, oil, tools, and an electric generator taken. The Starlight Club near Kountze suffered burglary and vandalism with cash, machines, and beer stolen, and a customer tire and rim damaged. investigations continued as of Jan 27.
Commissioners named election judges and alternates for a $2 million road bond election across Hardin County. Judges span Box 1 Kountze through Box 14 Grayburg with named pairs and alternates. Also appointed a four member absentee canvassing board and set next meeting for Feb. 9.
Silsbee volunteers fought a January fire that destroyed Mrs. Lillie Bell Gore’s frame house. Firefighters also responded to two grass fires over the weekend and held a drill improving foam use and stream pump operation. Department enrollment rose to 29 members with new recruits.
Edward L. Frazier of Batson announces candidacy for Hardin County Sheriff. At 43 he leaves 20 years with the Houston Police Department to run for public office for the first time. He lives in Batson and commuted to Houston. Born in Hull, he grew up in Silsbee Fred Warren and Spurger and is Milby High School alumni.
The Lumberton Independent School District trustees meet at 7:30 p m in the high school and plan an open session after normal business to discuss the bond election set for February 7. Patrons are invited to attend with questions about the issue.
Dr. H. E. Munden of Silsbee returned from Fort Worth after participating in the 189th Seminar and Congress on Research conducted by the Parker Chiropractic Research Foundation.
The 12th annual Miss Silsbee pageant spotlights eight contestants at 7:30 p m Saturday Feb 7 in the Silsbee Junior High auditorium. Each contestant is sponsored by a local firm and judged in talent swim suit and interview with Pine Burr Chapter ABWA backing.
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