Regional Bicentennial Q&A on Atascosite district history
The Regional Bicentennial Committee answers questions about the Atascosite district’s formation in 1826 and Liberty district changes in 1831. It details which Southeast Texas counties were included, boundary shifts, and the creation of later districts such as Jasper and Jefferson, noting a few areas moved into San Jacinto County after 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepe
Liberia
Polk, Jasper
Newton Counties
Atascosite Historical Society
Chambers
Tardin
Jasper
Jefferson
Laberty
Newson
Orne
Polk
San Jacinto
Tyler
San Reson
Odin
Ori Atuseosita
Texas Library and Historical Commission
Newton
Liberty District
Liberty
Abewood
Bevil
John Bewil
Galveston
Harri
Montgomery
Miascoute
San Jeevite River
West Fork
Bolivar Permnestula
Galveston Couity
Porsons
Harts and Montgormiery
City council advances ordinance for second reading
City council members vote on Ordinance 76-2 with all in favor except Frank Grote. Van Winkle states the measure is the only course after long effort. The ordinance moves to final reading as supporters push ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Feo
van Wittkle
van Winkle
Counthmain Frank Grote
School plans and stadium work advance at Robinson campus
The district details continued construction at Robinson campus and expansion plans for seating while football remains funded the district moves forward with Title Nine program equal opportunities for girls. The Kirby Memorial Stadium renovation nears halfway completion with removal of old seating and rust proof painting to follow. The district will offer girl programs in volleyball basketball tennis track and new arts courses at junior high level with a feeder basketball program for seniors. A calendar lists key dates from August 18 to February 28 noting start days holidays and inservice periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Kirby Memorial Stadium
Enggineers
Crawford
Tigers
Silsbee
Sean
Net! Allen
Randy Skillern
Tennis Tournament Underway at City Park
The City of Sileee Community Park tennis tournament opens with 12 and 14 year olds starting play Wednesday July 28. Edward Dominguez reports over 175 entries from as far as Houston and Tulsa. Local favorites include Jerry McKinney Danny Flowers in men open and Pine Pace Carrol Paret in women's open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sileee
Community Park
Edward Dominguez
Dominguez
Houston
Tulsa
Okla
Big Suns
Jerry McKinney
Danny Flowers
Pine Pace
Carrol Paret
Births in Silsbee Honor Newborns at Local Hospitals
A son Kevin Wade was born to Mr and Mrs Clifton Le Sim mons on July 24 at Silsbee Doctors Hospital. A son David Ray was born to Mr and Mrs Martin Edward McCoy of Silsbee on July 25. A daughter Allison Lee was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Ruggles of Silsbee on July 17 at St Elizabeth Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Wade
Clifton Lee Simmons Om Tumble
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
David Ray
Martin Edward McCoy
Silsbee
Allison Lee
Arthu Ruggles
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Suburbia Resident Remains Occupant After 15 Years
The fragment notes a resident who has lived in a suburb for 15 years and is still referred to as occupant. It references work days, holidays on specific dates, and a quarterly period with practice in late spring. The text is incomplete but indicates ongoing municipal scheduling and place names.
Card of Thanks for Ricky Pryors benefit dance and fish fry
We thank all who donated fish and campment to fry for Ricky Pryors benefit dance and fish fry. Special thanks to Harald's Supermarket Silsoe Packine Co. and J and M Grocery. Mr and Mrs Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricky Pryors
Harald
Silsoce Packine Co
J & M Grocery
Edward
Rites Held for W. E. Bounds Auto Victim
William Earl Bounds, 20, of Silsbee died July 22 after a one car crash near Nederland. A Beaumont native, he lived in Silsbee five years. Graveside rites were held Friday at 10 a.m. in Cunningham Cemetery Andrew Young officiated. Survivors include his father Jimmy Bounds and mother Ollie Goodman Victor two brothers Gary and John Bounds and two sisters Judy Cormier and Janet Bounds. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Earl Bounds
Silsbee
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Neder
Beaumont
Cunningham Cemetery
Andrew Young
Jimmy Bounds
Ollie Goodman Victor
Gary Bounds
Lumberton
John Bounds
Judy Cormier
Janet Bounds
Richard Jovia
Gregory Henry
James Mitchel
Charles Peterson
Escar Pavone HE
Louis Khyimnes
Thanks to Silsbee Doctors Hospital staff
The Riley family expresses appreciation to all nurses and doctors at Silsbee Doctors Hospital for care during Mr. Howard Riley’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Howard Riley
Children lead theater workshop in Silsbee Texas
Drama night shows youngsters handling introductions props lights and refreshments with pride. Ellen Johnson Pescarrborough Helen Barefield Lois Johnston and Jennie Johnson steered two weeks of group leadership adding a new dimension to local youth activities and hinting at a future Children’s Theater in Silsbee Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayn
Silsbee
Ellen Johnson
Pesscar
Borough
Helen Barefield
Lois Johnston
Jennie Johnson
Texas
Alvin Patton Receives Award At Prairie View Workshop
Alvin Patton son of Mr and Mrs J W Patton and a senior at Silsbee High School recently returned from a two weeks workshop on minority introduction to engineering at Prairie View A&M University At the awards luncheon Alvin was named Honorary Toast er of the Hour and revived a scholarship to study engineering at Prairie View near summer He received a trade of excellent on a technical report submitted during the workshop
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Patton
J. W. Patton
Silsbee High School
Prairie View A&m University
Alvin
Prairie View
Veterans Get 90 Percent Reimbursement Under GI Bill Training
Enrolled veterans in correspondence training under the GI Bill receive a 90 percent reimbursement for the cost of completed courses.
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Atlascod To Historical Society
Ist
Bass
Troll Motor
Chrysler
Lindsey
Starlite Club
Honey Island
Tommy Benero
Sidney Ester
Nippy Morgan
Parry Moore
Malcolm Parker
Pines
Lan Nhcharl Vincent Marilyn Hassett
Dan Geontee
Jan Michael Vincent
Baby Blue Marine
Silshee
Little End
Kirbyville
Cleo Hollis
Andy Hollyfield
Johnny Danielson
Kelvin Ridley
Greg Hulet
Chris Hulet
Jim Watkins
Roy Blount
Tim Taylor
Mance Cutbirth
Delton Harper
Gene Colvin
James Christian
Greg Atkinson
Billy Tarver
Gerry Kniehten
Floyd Nelson
Gene Hollyfield
Thanksdivin Dee
Restuaye Layne Po
Fand
Suburbia
T At
W. E. Bounds
Mrs. Howard Riley
Prairie View Workshop
Sweetpea’s
Buna
Mauriceville Highway
W. L. Nance
Cael
DINTO
Church OF Your Choice
Rene
Junot's
Academy OF Talent
Sexton Dance Academey
Dallas
Fredia Sexton
Our Little Miss
Junot’s Academy OF Talent
Pine Plaza
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