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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1971
Page
1
The zoning panel explained non conforming use rules for mobile homes and the possibility of specific use permits for MH and non MH areas. Officials outlined eight city zones with R-1 to MH classifications and set a second public hearing for April 2 as Cole urged more resident attendance.
John W. Thompson a 33rd degree Mason and Galveston Scottish Rite rep will speak at a 7 p.m. barbecue dinner Friday March 19 at Silsbee Lodge 927 Worshipful Master James M Dear said Thompson will outline the one day Scottish Rite Class set for May 15 at Trinity Methodist Church Beaumont The dinner invites all Masons and their ladies
A joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance will be held April 2 at 7 30 p m in City Hall. The second hearing follows the March 12 session with the first held earlier this month. Mayor Pro Tem Ferrell appoints Herman Adams Jr as election judge for the April 6 city election. Polls run 8 a m to 7 p m at the Silsbee Fire Hall on Avenue I with voting machines used for the first time this year.
Marine Staff Sergeant John A. Hodge, son of Mr and Mrs W J Crosby Sr of Star Route Silsbee, received the Certificate of Merit while serving at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station Oahu Hawaii.
Silsbee DeMolay juniors will staff city offices on Friday March 19 as part of International DeMolay Weeks activities. Volunteers work with Mayor Coward and City Manager Hickerson, assisting departments and handling routine business during the day. Local chapter numbers about 40 with Miss Robin Bonnette as sweetheart and Gregg Stevens, Doyce Carrett, and Rocky Kelley in top roles.
Danny Boy Shannon, 20, of Beaumont, was arrested by Silsbee Police for the February 18 safe burglary of Morris Moore Chevrolet Co. He was jailed on $10,000 bond after a March 12 arrest following pawned items. He faces additional charges in Beaumont for a February 27 Coca Cola plant burglary and is held for CID at Fort Polk, with two others under investigation. Authorities also reported thefts from vehicles on US 36 South.
Luther Wayne Angelo, 21, of Beaumont, was charged with possession of marijuana and carrying a pistol on March 7 and arraigned the same day. Bond set at 5000 for marijuana and 1000 for the pistol. The case pending Grand Jury investigation.
SISD Board of Trustees met March 10 approving textbooks selected by the local committee from the State Textbook list. Books accepted covered vocal music to world history and agriculture. L. A. Yankie, Newton Hopkins, and Herbert Elmore were reappointed to the equalization board for 1971 72.
A three day drug education program titled Resource Panel was announced by Silsbee Police Chief Edgar Blood and SISD assistant Bruce Watts. The seminar runs March 23 24 and 25 at Silsbee High and Junior High with students from homerooms delivering the course to peers and an evening adult session. Panel members include County Attorney Dwayne Overstreet District Attorney Stanley Coe and attorney Roger Ratliff.
Sheriff Billy Paine announced that all Hardin County Sheriff's Department deputies and staff are now certified law enforcement officers under the Texas Commission. Deputy Jesse Cartwright of Sour Lake is the latest to certify after graduating Lamar Tech police school on February 12. Previously certified are Deputies Lester Cowart Ira Moore Chief Deputy Howard Grantham and dispatchers Joe Anders Marilyn Anderson and George Tay.
After nine hours of testimony on March 12 88th District Judge H A Coe ordered a temporary injunction requiring the City of Silsbee to issue a building permit and a trailer park license for the Herrons at the corner of Knapple and Watts Road The city had revoked the permit Feb 15 arguing misrepresentation and that a trailer park license was needed before a permit The ruling was prepared for signature as Ratliff said he would appeal to the Court of Civil Appeals in Beaumont Meanwhile city officials argued the zoning ordinance process justified maintaining the status quo until the ordinance vote outcome is known The judge overruled Ratliff s abatement motion delaying the injunction decision until zoning matters are resolved The hearing included testimony from city officials and the Herrons and the mayor s office explained the council vote machinery was in motion for a zoning ordinance clarification The BeE attempted to contact the mayor for comment on the ruling and stated the city contested the suit to preserve the status quo during ordinance proceedings The appeal was noted as normal procedure at hearings end
Hardin County voter registrations from October 1970 to January 1971 total 11 005, down about 2000 from 1970’s 12 928. January 1971 total 11 005 may rise after February extension tally. peak recent year was 1968 with 13 248. Precinct counts listed. auto registrations for 1971 are low. drivers must display 1971 license plates by April 1.
Tommy L. Edgar, a 10 year Lumberton resident and local accountant, filed to represent Position 6 on the Lumberton Independent School District Board of Trustees. He cites budgeting expertise and a promise to evaluate issues on their merits while seeking to reduce board discord.
Absentee voting for the April 6 City Council election runs 8 a m to 5 p m from March 17 to April 2 at Silsbee City Hall Earnest Avenue. Mayor candidates are incumbent Claude Coward and ex councilman James L Hays. Council Place 4 contenders include C E Landolt Jr Martin McKinney and E L McLaughlin. Place 5 hopefuls are Spencer D Armour and Frank Grote, with Grote moving from Place 4 and McLaughlin switching places. Place 6 features R F Sanford Duane Beck and Bob Ford.
The 11 member jury ruled for Hardin County in the Atlantic-Richfield Tax Suit filed over 1970 assessments on B-Real Estate rolls. The verdict, delivered March 12, found no preponderance of evidence that assessments were too high. Atlantic-Richfield has 10 days to seek a new trial. appeal status unknown. Primary county counsel was Bob Keith of Beaumont.
Silsbee built a 9 to 2 win over Kirbyville on Tuesday with Ronnie Teaff pitching a two hitter and Jim Bowen driving in seven runs. The Tigers, now 2-3 in five games, face South Park at 4 p.m. today and French Friday at the same time.
Silsbee Little League announces registration on March 20 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and park work days on March 20 and 27 for all-day duties. Boys registering must bring certified birth certificates as hospital forms are not accepted.
SHS hosts 10 Class 3-A teams March 20 with standout performers Ronnie Singleton James Hunter and Weeks Crawford Jr set for key events. Field prelims at 8:30 a m Track prelims at 9:30 m with finals at 2:30 p m District 11 3A schools plus Channelview LaPorte attend. Wayne Riley leads SHS track.
The Texas Highway Department announced both Silsbee and Kountze driver’s license offices will be closed this week. Silsbee is closed today, with Mrs Betty Sherrell noting a March 25 Thursday reopening. Kountze was slated to close March 17 but will stay open March 24 and resume normal hours.
Chamber of Commerce annual banquet tickets are on sale at Silsbee State Bank and the Chamber Office. The event begins at 7 p m on Tuesday April 6 in the High School Cafeteria with Leonard Passmore of Austin as guest speaker. A buffet dinner will be served.
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