Commissioners Eye Tear Down of Old Courthouse in Kountze
At the Monday Commissioners Court meeting the fate of the old Kountze courthouse dominated discussion. Some members push tearing it down now to clear view of the new building while a historical survey suggests a museum option possible with a $100,000 fund. The group planned to meet the historical committee before action, noting budgeted funds for razing and parking lot creation.
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Kountze
Commissioners Court
Tom Burch
Sour Lake
Frank Payne
Silsbee
Fletcher Richardson
Historical Survey Committee
Payne
Richardson
Historical Survey
Historical Committee
Pinewood
Vernon Westbrook
Mayor Outlines City Needs To Kiwanis Club
Silsbee mayor Frank L. McClanahan Jr. spoke at the Kiwanis meeting outlining urgent city needs. He cited sewer and water system expansion, drainage, and streets, gave cost estimates, and sought Kiwanis help financing projects. Clarence Dehart introduced him and four Cleveland Kiwanis members attended.
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Frank L. McClanahan Jr
Silsbee
Kiwanis Club
Clarence Dehart
McClanahan
Polio Vaccine Makeup Clinic Scheduled in Hardin County
A makeup clinic for Sabin Oral Polio Vaccine types will be held in Kountze during Feb 4–8 from 9 am to 4 pm at the county health office in the Hardin County Courthouse. Dr Wade Parker notes one type per person with a 75 cent donation requested but no one refused. The Hardin-Tvier Medical Society sponsors the program, with three clinics held last Fall and this to be the final special clinic.
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Kountze
Wade Parker
Hardin County
Hardm
Hardin-Tvier Medical Society
Brim Family Visits Houston Residents Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Ralph Brim and their children from Houston visited over the weekend at the home of Ralphs mother Mrs L R Brim.
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Ralph Brim
Houston
L. R. Brim
One Offender Sentenced In County Court in War
In Hardin County Court Judge Fletcher Richardson reports one case last week. Earl Marshall pleaded guilty January 28 to a misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, with a $50 fine plus costs and three days in jail. Judson J. Gammill, 59, now of Beaumont, received two years probation and costs for a misdemeanor theft in Jefferson County Court-at-Law on January 24.
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Hardin County
Fletcher Richardson
Earl Marshall
Richardson
Marshall
Judson J. Gammill
Beaumont
Jefferson Courty
Mother's March Door to Door Canvass Set for Today
All day today in Silsbee is slated for a citywide Mother's March to support the March of Dimes. Beta Sigma Phi sorority chapters and the Silsbee Women's Club will organize door to door canvassing, with porch light policy relaxed except in Woodrow where lights should glow 6 to 7 p.m. Donation drop at City News Stand 5 to 7 p.m. for those missed.
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Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Silsbee Woman’s Club
B. A. McMahon
Silsbee
March of Dimes
City News
Tigers Roll Over Vidor 60 29 Credit to Silsbee Defense
Silsbee defeated Vidor 60 to 29 as Punky Parks led with 13 points and Larry Tilton topped Vidor with 14. The win leaves Silsbee 2 3 in district while Orange trails 1 4 and Vidor at 0 5 with a rematch planned for Jasper last Friday night a 49 46 loss, and next home game against Orange on Friday.
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Tiger Cagers
Vidor Bi Rates
Kilabee
Cape
Cluemergins
Vidor
Honery Tigers
Tigers
Jim Rand
Tiger
Pirates
Silsbee
Victor
Punky Parks
Andy Crosby
Johnny Cones
Larry Tilton
Orange
Laa
Tne Tiger
Credia
Gerald Walker
Tilton
Jasper
Johnny Cores
Jasper Lstar Derrell Nicklas
Araygers
Bridge City
Cardinals
Ih White
Wheeler U
Gentry
Watson Bt
Ling
Sinis
Pullen
Milshele
Parks
Helland
I Crossby
Walker Dyer
Thrake “ Edwards
Madison
Silsbee i
Lk Ou
Ty Hen’ Gan
Hen'gan A
Jarper Bilsbee
Tiger Tracksters Begin Workouts For Spring Season
Tiger track coach Chief Dauphin announces 24 athletes started winter workouts amid basketball overlap. He says field events weaken while sprinting improves.期待 state meet contenders uncertain. First meet March 2 at the Nederland Relays with a busy March schedule toward district April 5 in Nederland.
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Tiger Tracksters
Tiger Track
Dauphin
The
Bee
Tigers
Morris Windham
Pudgs Black
Armances
Funeral Rites For Drowning Victim Held Saturday
Funeral services for Leo Rector 23 of Victor were held at 2 p m in Silsbee with Rev Marcantel and Rev Fashall officiating. Burial followed in Cunningham Cemetery. Rector, a painter, was found dead Jan 28 in Pine Island Bayou after going missing earlier in January. He leaves wife Mary Lou Rector and two sons Leon Wayne and Ronnie Glenn, with his father Herman Rector and brother Cleo Rector among survivors.
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Leo Rector
Victor
Farroer ‘Funeral Home
Silsbee
E. ©. Marcantel
W. A. Fashall
Wiley Mae Pentecostal
Cunningham Cemetery
Louie Russell
C. W. Mudd Jr
C W Mudd Sr
Lennis Kenderson
Naejoedoches
Beaumont
Mary Lou Rector
Leon Wayne Rector
Ronnie Glenn
Fathe Herman
Cleo
Loeb
Leola Mc Daniels
Local Lions raise 266 for March of Dimes drive
Silsbee Lions collected 266.37 dollars in their street drive for the March of Dimes last Saturday. Herbert Elmore chairing the drive thanked contributors and Lions who manned street posts. Ernie Dietrich says plans for the 11th Annual Lions Minstrel and Variety Show are underway for March 21 and 22 with a Trial By Jury theme directed by Dr Paul Johnson.
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Silsbee Lions
Herbert Elmore
Lions Drive
Elmore
Ernie Dietrich
Pete Landolt
Paul Johnson
Cal Group
Evadale
Buns
Sour Lake
Kountze
Silsbee Dentist Named District Children's Health Week Chairman
Dr. R. O. Jackson of Silsbee is named chairman to oversee National Children's Dental Health Week in the Sabine District. He will coordinate talks before civic clubs and schools and organize media releases with committee members from the Dental Society. The 1963 observance runs February 3 to 9.
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R. O. Jackson
Silsbee
Jackson
Wilbe
White
Beaumont
Chaiirman
Sabine District Dental Society
Dental Society
E M Prewitt Improves After BeaumonHospital Admission
E M Prewitt owner of Silsbee Dry Goods Co was taken to St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont Thursday morning January 24 after a severe cough and hemorrhage and other complications His condition was reported as improving but he will remain hospitalized for further treatment.
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E. M. Prewitt
Silsbee Dry Goods Co
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont
Last Day To Pay Poll Tax In Hardin County
Voters must pay poll taxes today to qualify for elections this year. Tax deputies are stationed around Hardin County with several in Silsbee and nearby areas. Receipts may be obtained from the tax collector’s office in Rountze. The first election is the City election on April 2, followed by the April 6 school board election.
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Hardin County
Silsbee
Boat Ramps at Evadale Loek Set for April Finish
Hardin County prepares two new public boat launch ramps to be completed within three months. Located on Neches River at Evadale and Pine Island Bayou at Loeb, the facilities include 214 foot shell and sand approaches, parking for about 12 vehicles, and reinforced concrete 10 by 14 foot ramps with two foot walkways. State Highway Department oversees construction funded by boat registration fees.
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Richardson
State Highway Department
Evadale
Peyne
Jasper County
Hardin County
Lester P. Landgraf
Stat Highway Department
Neches River
Pine Island Bayou
Loeb
Jefferson County
Post Office Receipts Here Jump 6 Per Cent in 1962
Postmaster L A Yankie reports 1962 receipts at the local office rose 6 percent from 1961 with total annual receipts of 94 708 dollars against 88 613. Rural routes plus mail boxes show 7 280 people served, indicating growth in population and activity.
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L. A Yankie
Yankie
Siar
Silsbee
Truck Rambles Into Donalsons Building In Silsbee
A pulpwood truck driven by Albert Frank Banks hit a parked auto beside Donalson Motor Co. at 120 Highway 96 and drove it into the building. Damages to the auto and the storefront totaled several hundred dollars. occupants J F Goodwyn and J D Donalson were shaken but unhurt. Policeman Max Zeller investigated. cause believed to be a loose tie rod.
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Donalson Motor Co. Suitdine
Highway 96
J. F. Goodwyn
Mr. Goodwyn
J .D. Donalson
Albert Frank Banks
Silsbee
Max Zeller
19 Held in County Jail During Week
Since last Thursday 19 persons have been lodged in the county jail according to Office Deputy Dave Rountree. Nine arrests were for drank and disorderly conduct, the largest single offense. Other charges include three driving while intoxicated, three shot check, one drunk in wart, one simple assault, and one child desertion.
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Dave Rountree
Funeral Services For J. C. Brown Held Tuesday
Funeral services for J. C. Brown 49 were held Tuesday at the First Methodist Church with Rev. R. Eugene Joute officiating. Burial followed at Resthaven Cemetery under direction of Farmer Funeral Home. Brown a Silsbee resident died Sunday at 6 40 p m at Santa Fe Hospital Temple after a lengthy illness. He was an engineer for the railroad and a Silsbee High School football star. Survivors include his wife Susie Brown a son Jimmy Brown three daughters Carol Sue Jordan Doris Ann Becker two sisters Mrs Seth Hill and four grandchildren.
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J. C
Buster) Brown
First Methodist Church
R. Eugene Joute
Resthaven Cemetery
Farmer Funeral Home
Jimmy Brown
Silsbee
Carol ‘Sue Jordan
Doris Ann Becker
Austin
Seth Hill
Somerville
C. D. Brown
Sumverville
City Tax Collections Near 80 Percent With One Day Left
City tax offices report about 90 percent of the 1962 tax roll likely collected before the 4 pm deadline Thursday. Delinquent collections for the 1961 roll have also been arriving, with taxpayers arranging payments or paying portions to avoid penalties.
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Cesar Livmoniguex
Domingues
Richardson Former Resident Dies in Baytown
Willem Lee Richardson 43 a barber and former Silsbee resident died Saturday in Baytown. Funeral services were held Monday in Baytown with burial at Kohmp e Cemetery in Silsbee under the direction of Paul A. Lee Funeral Home of Baytown. Surviving are his wife Lois Richardson of Baytown two sons Clyde Richardson of Huntsville Doug Richardson of Bellaire two daughters Mrs Henrietta Hitchcock and six stepchildren.
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Willem Lee Richardson
Silger
Baytown
Christ
Koupple Cemestery
Silsbee
Paul A. Lee
Brown
Mga
Lia Richardson
Sasoma
Clyde Richardson
Hiuntyile
Doug Richardson
Bellawe
Roy
Odis
Bill
Don Richardson
Heneke
Hitchcock
John J
Henry
Fire Destroys Residence North of Silsbee
A Thursday evening blaze, of undetermined origin, leveled a four room house two miles north of Silsbee on Highway 92 at 6:30. Mr and Mrs Jake Lawler and family occupied the home. owners were Mr and Mrs H B Adams of Silsbee. Loss was uninsured, according to Mrs Adame.
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J. LU. Shine
Silsbee Garden Club
Bob Paret
R. E. Barclay
Barclay
L. H. Wade
Myrtle Holhouser
Nancy Shine
D. D. Shine
Silsbee
Highway 92
Jake Lawler
H. B. Adams
Adame
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Cleveland Kiwanis Club
Woodrow
Bulldogs
Riger Cagers
Liberty
Nederland
Veton City
Dasper
Sils- East Walllace Gas Scovers
Silbee
Veem Vlandange
Lions Club
Loek
E. D. Parmer
Donalson
J. C. Brown
W. L. Richardson
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