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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1969
Page
1
Silsbee selects Ronald M. Hickerson as city manager after resignations. He previously led public works in Clute and started in Silsbee this week. An intro coffee is set for today at City Hall, as he tours the city and reviews services for possible improvements.
Raymond L. Barclay, Goodyear supervisor in Beaumont, filed for Place 1 on the Silsbee School Board by the Tuesday deadline to challenge incumbent Dr W J Poshataske. Place 2's sole candidate was incumbent Earl Stover. Election is April 5 at the Silsbee Fire Hall with absentee voting March 14 to April 2.
The City Water Department launches an annual water bill drive to raise funds for Susbee Public Library. A $1.00 voluntary contribution will appear on the next water bill, with donations also accepted at the Library for those without bills. Library membership nears 1,000 as more books circulate and interlibrary loan expands.
Homer L. Dean 20 grandson of Bruce A Will Route 2 Kountze is assigned to the 4th Infantry Division near Pleiku Vietnam as a personnel specialist after being drafted January 26.
Mr and Mrs J D Marshall visited this weekend in West Texas at the home of their daughter and family Rev god Mrs David Bush.
Beaumont man Eddie Byrd faces two counts of robbery by firearms after a Hardin County Grand Jury indictment. He was arraigned in 88th District Court where he pled not guilty and may rely on appointed counsel Grady Trimble of Kountze. The case involves shooting a produce salesman near Sour Lake last year. Byrd previously was convicted in Chambers County for murder and sentenced to death, later overturned on appeal and awaiting a new trial. Emory Harvey of Beaumont was also arraigned on an armed robbery charge from a Silsbee service station with trial set for May and not guilty entered.
Funeral services for Mrs W C Britton 73 of Silsbee were held at 2 pm Sunday in the First United Methodist Church with Rev R Eugene Jonte and Rev W W Hawthorne officiating. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery Beaumont. She died at 9 30 pm Friday at her home after a brief illness. She was a civic leader and member of several clubs. survived by husband W C Britton, son Perry Britton Baytown, daughter Mrs Eddie Plunk Silsbee, and a Beaumont brother John H Robinson.
Funeral services for 67 year old Mrs. Pearlie Carruth of Baton Rouge Louisiana were held Wednesday at 2 p m in the Fellowship Methodist Church in Hineston Louisiana with Rev Bernis Dice and Rev E H House officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. She died Tuesday in Baton Rouge after a long illness. Survivors include a son Lovie Carruth of Hineston.
Lumberton Water Supply Co. sets a second public meeting for 7:30 p m Friday March 7 at Lumberton High School auditorium to discuss the proposed system and address resident questions. The company notes earlier attendance and urges all Lumberton residents to learn the facts while outlining membership fees of 30 dollars total.
The Pine Burr Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will sponsor a business seminar starting March 18 at 7 30 p.m. at Silsbee State Bank. It features two 1 hour lectures on March 18 and 25 and April 1 and 8, with Mildred Worthey as seminar chairman. Lecturers include Ralph E. Bistline of Mobil Oil and Kerney Rivette of Gateway National Bank.
The Bock and Evans No. 2 N. H. Hope ARS Fee wildcat well near Village Mills produced 77 barrels of 40 grade oil and 33 barrels of water from 6230 to 6284 feet on a 10/64 inch choke with 275 psi flowing tubing. Hole ends at 7271 feet on a 320 acre lease in the N Hooe survey. The new field may be named Hooe.
Two people suffered minor cuts and bruises after a Monday evening two car crash on Highway 327 across from the State Highway Department barn near Silsbee. Dorothy Harris Tillman Eva dale and Buster Davis Silsbee were eastbound when both cars pulled onto the shoulder and collided. Davis reportedly blinded by oncoming headlights could not avoid Tillman’s car. Police say both vehicles were total losses. Eddings and Davis were treated and released at Doctors Hospital.
Mr and Mrs Fred Seaman welcome daughter Angela Jill born Feb 25 at St Elizabeth Beaumont. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Wm C Seaman and Mrs Elise Caraway. Norman Reddell and Mrs S Seaman also noted. Troy Christopher born Feb 28 to Mr and Mrs Wendell Reddell in Beaumont. Jeffrey Lynn born Feb 22 to Mr and Mrs F G Sojka of San Diego. Sojka formerly Margaret Gilmore. Maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs T S Gilmore. Route 1 Silsbee couple Clifton C Curtis welcomed girl March 4. Route 2 Silsbee pair Sidney Esther welcomed child March 4. Mrs R A Balla at 560 N Fourth Silsbee born March 3. Born in Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Y G Van Brocklin Jr and wife announce daughter Cammie Lorraine born Feb 28. Draenon Germal a son born March 1 to Mr and Mrs Charlie M Maze. James Henry Jordan and wife announce son Berney born March 4.
Neches National Bank announces a two for one stock split authorized at the annual meeting. Stockholders may receive two additional shares for every ten owned after the split, with new shares at par $5 and sale price $30. Pre-emptive rights apply.
Four students from Silsbee Junior High School Charlene Free Sabrina Birdwell Don Morgan and JoAnna Evans participate in the 1969 Scholastic Creative Writing Awards Junior Division under eighth grade English teacher Mrs Irene McGowan The program founded in 1925 offers cash prizes including three firsts of 50 eight second and third and 10 fourth awards with 25 honorable mentions and merit certificates.
A Hardin County study notes rising odds for couples to reach landmark ages and marriages to 50 or 60 years. With bridegrooms at 22 and brides at 19, about 7 of 10 expect both to be alive in 2010 for the bride’s 60th birthday, while 89 percent of 22-year-old fathers will witness their youngest child’s marriage around age 53.
Ricky Munden of Dallas visited the home of his parents Dr and Mrs H E Munden over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Jack Martin and family spent time with relatives and attended the Houston Fat Stock Show during the same period.
The District Court in Kountze begins a new term on April 7 at 9 a.m. with civil cases set for trial. Judge H A Coe presides. The docket lists civil trials in weeks two to four, felony trials from May 5 into the sixth week, and a seventh week for civil matters. First week civil cases include suits involving Kirby Lumber Corp. and Texaco Inc. The schedule notes multiple trial dates through April 14, 22, and May 5 with numerous civil actions and criminal indictments listed for trial.
A pond near Camp Mitigua in Village Creek was drained in search of a body after Thomas Caraway of Houston claimed a man tied to a car wheel was submerged there. He later confessed the story was a hoax while under indictment for another murder.
Veterans of World War I and its Auxiliary will hold their regular meeting at 2 30 p m Saturday at the Neches National Bank. Adjutant R D Daniel and Commander John J Richardson are named in the article.
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