Local Subscription Rates by County and Staff Credits
Subscription rates set at 4.00 a year in Hardin Jasper Tyler and Jefferson counties 5.00 elsewhere. Editorial staff listed with R L Read Tommy Read Leona Whitman Lee Kelly Doris Woolley and others. Publisher Editor Ad Manager Society Editor and more. Harold Leigh Mrs John Basye James Johnson Billy Joe Williams Michael Minton foreman operator and printer roles noted.
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Hardin
Jasper
Tyler
Jefferson
R. L. Read
Tommy Read
Leona Whitman Lee Kelly
Doris Woolley
Harold Leigh
John S. Basye
James Johnson Billy Joe Williams
Michael Minton
ROTC Commissioning at UT Austin Spring Graduation
Lt Gen George W. Underwood Jr. presided as more than 100 University of Texas ROTC candidates received commissions during spring graduation exercises. James W. Harless was among those commissioned as a second lieutenant.
Army officers' commissions awarded at Fort Sam Houston
Fourth United States Army at Fort Sam Houston Texas announced officers commissions including James Malcolm Harless of 130 Bayou Drive Artesian Acres at Lumberton.
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United States Army
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
James Malcolm Harless
Bayou Drive
Artesian Acres
Lumberton
Tarver Family Reunion Scheduled for Sunday at Eastex Grounds
The Tarver family reunion will be held Sunday at Eastex, Inc picnic grounds on Kountze Highway 327. Attendees should bring lawn chairs and a basket lunch to be served at noon.
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Tarver
Eastex, Inc
Kountze Highway
Herrons Fight Non Conforming Use In Silsbee Zoning Case
After hours of legal debate Judge Coe weighed rights of the individual property owner against city aims to preserve values. The case centers on whether extending a trailer park constitutes a change in non conforming use or a permissible expansion under Illinois law cited by Herrons.
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Council and Planning and Zoning Commission
Coe
Bob
Fred Herron
Illinois
Silsbee
H. A
Ratliff
Herrons
Massachusetts
Hardin County Sheriff reports 277 offenses through May 31
Sheriff Billy E Paine reports 277 offenses in Hardin County through May 31 including 30 felony and 30 misdemeanor counts and 217 magistrate cases. May saw 250 prisoners booked. 85 civil documents served and transfers to Huntsville State Prison and Rusk State Hospital noted.
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Hardin County Sheriff's Department
Billy E. Paine
Huntsville State Prison
Rusk State Hospital
Rusk
Officials Prepare for A and M Education Conference
College Station Silsbee school leaders Don L. Hough and Mrs Alvin Ragan will headline the School Administrators and Supervisors Conference at Texas A&M University June 7 9. They join more than 500 participants from across Texas in 36 discussion groups with TEA and TSTA officials and specialists present.
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College Station
Silsbee
Don L. Hough
Alvin Ragan
Texas A&m University
Texas
Texas Education Agency
Texas State Teachers Association
Council approves funds for Civil Defense radio purchase
The council allows Hickerson to use budget funds for a $200 shortwave radio for Civil Defense per City CD director E. B. Clark. It was noted the Texas Highway Department cannot install a traffic light at US 96 and Dardin Drive due to a traffic study. a second count is planned in September. Hickerson reported apparent city fund deficits pro rata and anticipated short water tap fee revenue, needing new construction for revenue.
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Hickerson
City CD
E. B. Clark
Texas Highway Department
US 96
Dardin Drive
F. C. Young
Summer School Classes To Begin Here On Monday
Silsbee District summer school starts Monday June 7 and runs five weeks. Classes meet Monday to Friday 7 30 a m to 1 30 p m at Silsbee Junior High School with a 7 30 a m assembly on June 7. English math and social studies for grades seven to high school offered. Up to one full credit available. Tuition 40 for a full credit and 20 per half credit.
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Silsbee
Prin. S. A. Wallace
Silsbee Junior High School
Warren School Launches Summer Recreation Program
Warren Independent School District offers a Summer Recreational Program from 8 am to noon on Monday Wednesday and Friday at Warren and Tuesday Thursday at Fred. Events include table tennis for older students and horseshoe for younger. Program runs June 7 to July 30 directed by Coach Bill Burkhammer.
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Warren Independent School
Warren
Fred
Bill Burkhammer
Senate Resolution Honors Silsbee JV Girls Volleyball Team
State Senator Charles Wilson praised the Silsbee Junior Varsity girls volleyball squad for capturing the 11 3A District championship by defeating Stephen F Austin of Port Acres. The resolution lauded the team's athletic skill spirit and poise on the court and noted their loyal supporters.
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Charles Wilson
Silsbee
Senate
Stephen F. Austin
Port Acres
Silsbee Junior Varsity Girls Volle yball Team Recognition
The Texas Senate of the 62nd Legislature commends Silsbee junior varsity girls volleyball players Jane Gilmore Becky Hobbs Toni Smith Lee Ellen Yoksh Julie Green Linda McNeely Jan Caldwell and Rita Henley and acknowledges coach Maryvonne Fredieu for service to the state. Copies of the resolution will be prepared as tokens of appreciation.
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Senate
Silsbee
Jane Gilmore
Becky Hobbs
Toni Smith
Lee Ellen Yoksh
Julie Green
Linda McNeely
Jan Caldwell
Rita Henley
Maryvonne Fredieu
Texas Senate
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WN Aber
Highway 96
James W. Harless
Pat Montgomery
Certified Red Cross
Hardin County
Silsbee State Bank
Federal Reserve System
By Russ Wilson
Russ Wilson
Lodge
J. M. Dear
W. M
D. L. Webb
Sec
Warren School
State of
Harriet
North 4Th St
Farmer Funeral Home
Silsbee, Texas
Kodak
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