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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1974
Page
1
Police Chief Bob L. Ogden says major crime in Silshee rose 63.4 percent during 1973 from 1972 and the clearance rate for these offenses fell about 20 percent in the same period. The statement notes a sharp rise in major offenses.
C B Stevens secretary of the Silsbee Independent School District Board of Trustees announced a bid for a second three year term as Trustee Place 7. He and his family relocated to Silsbee in 1964 from Eugene Oregon. Stevens and his wife have six children including Greg Mark and Scott.
Hardin County Clerk Clarence Mc Neely announced a newly enacted law requiring all candidates for public office to appoint campaign managers responsible for fund accounting. He warned noncompliant candidates face legal penalties and urged seekers to contact his office for details.
Hardin County recorded an average rainfall of 98.25 inches in 1973, nearly double the normal 53 inches, per Texas Forest Service readings. The same year Jefferson County saw 78.91 inches per the U S Weather Service.
Texas Highway Commission approves the 1975 77 Consolidated Highway Program funding Hardin County projects include 2.0 miles by-pass for US 96 connecting south of Silsbee to Highway 327 east of the city and 3.6 miles of four lane highway from US 96 US 69 Y in Lumberton to Walton Creek Bridge on US 96 south of Silsbee. Additional surfacing funds target US 69 FM 418 and FM 92 segments near Silsbee with base repair and seal coat. Construction depends on Federal funds matching 50 50 and may begin this summer.
Evadale man Pete Lamar Loggins, 20, faces armed robbery charges in Willis Texas after a Jan 28 incident at a Texaco station. He is jailed in Montgomery County on 7500 bond following a highway chase that ended in wreckage and the recovery of cash, a shotgun, and a pistol. Loggins had prior burglary charges in Hardin County and a four year term completed in 1970. Willis lies seven miles north of Conroe along IH 45.
Republic National Bank of Dallas won the sale of 1.865 million Silsbee Independent School District bonds at a Jan 23 board meeting with an interest rate of 5.5255 percent. Other bids came from Rauscher Pierce Security Corp 5.534679 percent Underwood Neuhaus and Co Inc 5.53154 percent and First National Bank of Dallas 5.62854 percent. Funds finance school improvements and a new administration building following voter approval in November. First funds expected in about 45 days. initial $5,000 payment due in 1976.
Lumberton resident Jack Dempsey announces his candidacy for Precinct Four Commissioner. A WWII Marine veteran and Ironworkers Local 125 member, he cites road work experience in Hardin County and ownership of a Nederland business. He pledges to use available funds to improve precinct roads.
Silsbee hosts Little Cypress-Mauriceville on February 5 to even the district 10-3A series after a 55-50 Jan 18 defeat. Coach Montgomery’s defense targets Mike Procella as Silsbee seeks its 21st win of the season after routing Bridge City 94-75. Jr. Varsity dominates Cardinals. Freshmen face South Park today.
Patricia Eppes, senior Animal Science major at McNeese State University Lake Charles La, appears on the university honor roll for the first semester August through December 1973. She is a 1970 Silsbee High School graduate and daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross Eppes.
Vernon Albert McKenzie 17 of Route 4 Box 395E Silsbee a former patient at Rusk State Hospital was charged by Silsbee Police with burglary of a coin operated soft drink machine at Bell Oil Co service station 1140 North Fifth Street. Arrested January 23 by Officer Darrell Hartman arraigned before Justice of the Peace Kyle Reeves bond set at 2000 and held in Hardin County Jail.
Hardin County Commissioners Friday agreed to join a county employee insurance group to coordinate health and other coverages for local government workers. The move aims to reduce costs and simplify plan administration across agencies.
Cecil V Overstreet announces his candidacy for Justice of the Peace Precinct No 3 in Hardin County Kountze area He is a former USPS employee with 35 years service and World War II veteran He notes his plan to resign business interests to serve full time if elected The precinct includes Kountze Saratoga Batson Wotaw Thicket Honey Island Village Mills Pine Ridge and seeks support from area residents The article also covers DETCOG and SETRPC efforts on a workmen s compensation insurance program to curb Hardin County premiums
Mrs. Betty Meade announces a bid for a third term on the District Board of Trustees. The election on April 6 will fill Place 6, she has chaired the Building and Transportation Committee, and she cites bond issue fruition and improved educational facilities as reasons. She is a Wichita Falls native, moved to Silsbee in 1965 with husband John Meade, and has a son Mark at Silsbee High School.
County license plates go on sale February 18 at five stations: Hardin County Courthouse in Kountze Silsbee Fire Hall Avenue J Sour Lake Post Office Lumberton White Lace Insurance Sour Lake Miss Beulah Skinner’s home in Saratoga and runs weekdays through April 1. Total plates ordered 28 426 up from 20 000 in 1973. Includes 14 610 passenger 6 000 trucks and 13 000 token trailer plates.
88th District Judge Clyde E. Smith ordered a psychiatric examination for a 16-year-old youth charged with attempted rape of a Silsbee housewife. County Attorney George Kirkpatrick Jr. said the arrest occurred Jan. 29 by Chief Deputy Jesse Cartwright. The woman was not injured after a detention hearing on Jan. 30.
Mrs. I F Eldredge Jr announces candidacy for reelection to Place 2 on the Silsbee City Council in the April 2 election. Her campaign manager is husband Cap. She was appointed March 3 1971 to an unexpired term and won a 1972 two year term and served as mayor pro tem.
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