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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1974
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Donald Evans of Silsbee announce the birth of a child born July 11. Cindy Courtney recently returned home after visiting Lufkin and San Antonio where she attended the Rainbow Girls events.
A 1974 financial condition report shows assets and deposits totaling billions, with securities, loans, and reserves itemized. The document also lists a docket of court cases including burglary, theft, DWI, robbery, and murder allegations with numerous defendants and associated charges.
An American Scout leader recounts a 1920s camp visit to Silsbee Texas when wearing the new summer uniform shorts provoked a confrontation with a local constable. After threats of indecent exposure he escorted his group to camp and later sparked front page attention from Beaumont and Galveston papers.
The Board of Equalization meets July 23 and 24, 1974 at 2 p.m. in the Lumberton Independent School District Tax Office in Lumberton Hardin County Texas to hear protests and set valuations for ISD property. Appointments to appeal are available at the tax office, signed by Betty N. Wendling.
Connie Swearingen named Outstanding Player after the South defeats the North 79 to 72 in Brownwood on July 13. She scored 12 points helping the South clinch its first win in 16 years as the inter state contest heads to Plainview this Saturday July 20.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission announces 1974 75 hunting seasons excluding geese and ducks. Details cover white tailed and mule deer in various counties, antelope by permit in Trans Pecos and Panhandle, javelina in most counties, turkey, quail by region, mourning and white winged doves, jacksnipe and teal ducks. Complete listings and bag limits will be in the 1974 75 regulations guide.
Crockett game warden Allen R. Hightower acted on an all points bulletin and halted a 1973 Cadillac fleeing a Kennard bank robbery. He intercepted the vehicle on Highway 21 near Alto, blocking it with hay wagons until arresting Lester Lehr Maglott of Waco. About $15,000 and a .22 pistol were found in the car.
Hardin County Grand Jury postponed action at a July 10 meeting as 88th District Judge Clyde E. Smith Jr. tried a case in Woodville and could not receive returns. The panel discussed several cases but passed all for the August 19 meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Cawley and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cawley of Rising Star returned from a two week vacation covering 14 states and British Columbia. They attended the World's Fair in Spokane Washington and visited national parks and other points of interest.
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