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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1969
Page
1
City Council approves two ordinances to enroll all departments in the Texas Municipal Retirement System with full benefits. The body also requires property owners near sewer lines to connect to city mains within 100 feet, at owners paying any distance beyond, with $3.30 front foot water and $2.20 front foot sewer connection rates. Fines up to $100 for noncompliance.
Johnny Lee Jackson a 28 year old Silsbee man is charged with rape in the June 27 incident involving a 24 year old mother of four. She was abducted after leaving the Silver Tea and beaten on a back road south of Kountze before being returned home. A warrant was issued June 28 and as of July 8 he remained at large.
Tommy Harold Dunn son of Mr and Mrs C H Dunn has received final acceptance from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. A 1966 Silsbee High School graduate he attended UT for the past three years.
Hardin County Sheriff's office and Silsbee Police Department investigated five burglaries in 11 days. A May 12 Silsbee burglary suspect, Layton Haynes, 21, is held in Beaumont jail for questioning on other cases. July 5 cafe break in at Cottonwood Cafe Lumberton caused about 700 in damages. loot included cash, jukebox records, and food. A second July 5 burglary at Coleman's Grocery netted 25 in cash and 50 worth of fireworks. White home and auto burglaries on July 3 and 5 yielded cash and cosmetics. Investigations include Layton’s No 3 burglary June 28 with rifles, shotguns, ammo, and cigarettes.
Silsbee Independent School District faces possible loss of federal aid for the 1969-70 year after the Education Office for Civil Rights found Frank Robinson Elementary's freedom of choice policy ineffective. SHoughed by district action, the FOCR recommended termination of Titles I II and III funds totaling about 102,500 dollars impacting remedial reading library books and science math equipment for underprivileged students.
Arthur Doyle's trailer behind 205 East Avenue J, Silsbee, was gutted by a fire Tuesday night. Fire Chief John Busby said crews arrived at 8 06 p m and fought the blaze for about 30 minutes. Doyle saved a few clothes and toilet articles as the trailer was a total loss with undetermined damages.
Shelby Croucher Jr. 25 was accidentally shot in the left thigh at Silsbee while checking a 38 caliber pistol to see if it was loaded. He was treated at St Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont and returned to Fort Polk, La where he is stationed with the Army on leave. The wound was not thought to be serious.
The Silshee group of Alcoholics Anonymous announces a new club at 1420 Woodrow Road with a Sunday special program from 4 to 5 p.m. on July 13 featuring speakers from Houston and Leesville. Regular meetings are Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 to 9 p.m. and Sundays 4 to 5 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Jack Robertson of Richardson visited over the weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs L G Jordan.
Lamar State College of Technology announced spring 169 honor roll lists. Dr. Andrew J. Johnson reported 144 students earned all A’s for 12 or more hours and 922 students had no grade below B. Notables include Derry Lynn Tutt and Don W W Sturrock of Silsbee achieving all A’s.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Edward Drake of Fred are parents of Marvin Shane born July 3 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Travis Wayne son born July 3 to Mr and Mrs Bob by Ray Anderson of Kountze. Michelle Louise born July 2 to Odell Clemons of Kountze at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Walter Garland Stotts Jr and wife of Silsbee welcome Victor Damon July 3 at Hardin Memorial. Maria Annette born July 4 to Elton Ray Suimit and wife of Evadale at Hardin Memorial. Tina Michelle born July 7 to Melvin Roberson of Kountze at Hardin Memorial. Joel Kevin born July 5 in St Elizabeth Hospital to Joe Bob Nicol s of Silsbee. Donald Gene Harvill Jr born June 27 in St Elizabeth Hospital to Donald and family. Kristi Lynn born July 6 at Midland Memorial Hospital to David Roberts of Midland. JC Busby and David Roberts of this city are the grandparents.
Word was received at press that Mrs. F A McMicken of Richmond died after a lengthy illness at Rosenberg Hospital. Funeral services are set for 1 30 p m Friday at the First Baptist Church in Rosenberg.
Funeral services for Mrs Rose Annie Fosha 91 of Silsbee were held at 2 p m July 3 in the Farmer Funeral Home chapel with Rev Jim Bauman and Rev Eugene Jonte officiating. Burial was in Morse Cemetery near Buna. Pallbearers were Jesse Lee J T and Walter Morse Austin Reeves B M Reeves and Johnathan Allen. She died at 135 a m July from Silsbee Doctors Hospital after a brief illness. She was a native of Buna and lifelong resident. Surviving: son John Fosha of Silsbee daughter Mrs W D Dockens of Neder land a brother John Rufus Morse of Victor three sisters Mrs Jane Olds of Jasper Mrs Dacie Williams and Mrs Dell Reeves both of Buna.
Funeral services for Cary Ard 60 of Van Horn were held at 10 a m Friday at Ebenezer Baptist Church near Jasper with Paul Procter officiating. Burial followed in Ebenezer Cemetery. He died July 1 in El Paso after a lengthy illness. Survivors include his wife five sons mother two sisters and four brothers.
Beaumont agents with Hardin County deputies raided John Morris Taylor's home two and a half miles east of Silsbee on Old Highway 96 East and found about one gallon of white lightning moonshine and multiple bottles of diluted liquor. Taylor, 52, was charged with possession of untaxed liquor. bond set at 2500 dollars after arraignment before Justice Bowden. A burn test suggested liquor around 75 percent alcohol, or 180 proof.
State Rep Don Adams addressed the Silsbee Lions Club Tuesday noon about proposed amendments and propositions on the August 5 special election ballot. He covered seven items briefly and urged members to vote informed. Caldwell of Bryan will discuss the Master Plan’s second phase at a July 15 6 pm meeting at Blue Bonnet Cafe. Citizens are invited to hear Caldwell at 6 30.
Mrs James R. Perritt and her children together with Mrs Myrtle Ashford traveled this week to Rawlins Wyoming for a several week visit staying with W. C. Ashford Jr. and Mrs Ada Smith.
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