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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1973
Page
1
Silsbee council heard that about 45000 in revenue sharing funds must be tracked with usage plan forms from the U S Treasury. Budgets must maintain a separate yearly account for these funds and a public hearing may be held before spending decisions.
At a regular session on March 19 the Hardin County Grand Jury returned 15 indictments in a routine proceeding.
The District Attorney reports no-bill actions on one case and lists indicted defendants from Silsbee, Lufkin, Kountze, Thicket, and nearby areas. Indictments include arson theft burglary rape forgery assault with intent to murder destruction of private property and marijuana possession. One suspect, Walter Jones of Silsbee, was no-billed on assault with intent to murder.
A nine year old girl, Sue McGill, died after being struck by a southbound 1963 Chevrolet driven by Mrs. Davie S. Smith of Silsbee. Patrolmen said a brake pedal pin fell off before braking. pin found in floorboards. Funeral services were held at Farmer Funeral Chapel with burial at Resthaven Cemetery. Survivors include her mother and father, a brother, two sisters, and grandparents.
Principal Weeks Crawford announced that Satsuma High School yearbooks for 1971-72 have arrived and are on sale at the concession stand. Annual sales continue today through Friday March 30, and students should bring any balance due when purchasing.
At 6 55 p m Friday March 23 a two car collision on FM 92 one and a half miles north of Silsbee injured both drivers and a passenger. The Pontiac driven by Judith Gallander Baumann 19 Route 1 Box 845 Silsbee and a Chevrolet were involved.
Hardin County Savings and Loan Association will open a Sour Lake branch at 120 South Merchant Street in temporary quarters. The Texas Savings and Loan Office approved the Sour Lake branch on March 6. Euell A. Luce will manage. Construction plans call for a 2500 square foot single story masonry building on Highway 105, with completion expected in eight months.
Funeral services were held for R. S. Farmer 79 former mayor of Silsbee at 4 pm in Farmer Funeral Chapel Silsbee with Rev. R Eugene Jonte and Rev R E Barclay officiating Burial followed in Forest Lawn Beaumont He died at 112 a m Sunday in St Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont Farmer born in Brenham moved to Silsbee in 1929 founded Farmer Funeral Home and served 16 years as mayor from 1938 to 1954 He was active in Methodist church Kiwanis Lodge Masonic Lodge and Texas Funeral Directors Association He survived by son James E Farmer and daughter Judy Roschek both of Silsbee Pallbearers named
Registration for the 1973 Silsbee Little League season ends this Saturday, March 31, at League Park north of Silsbee off FM 92. Tryouts follow: April 2 for Seniors and nine-year-olds, April 3 for 10-year-olds, April 5 for 11-year-olds, and April 6 for 12-year-olds.
A called communication of Silsbee Lodge No. 927 A F and A M is set for Friday night March 30 at 7 oclock. Members and visiting brothers are invited to attend at the Masonic Temple in Silsbee with D L Webb serving as secretary and M D Moore as Worshipful Master.
Silsbee voters will choose a mayor and three city council seats at the Fire Station on Avenue. Absentee balloting began March 14 and continues until polls close Tuesday April 3 at 7 p.m. Five candidates vie for Place Five and Place Six, with incumbents Hays, Lantolt, and armour defending and new challengers entering the race. Campaigning has been slow this year.
L D Self of Silsbee plans April 1 retirement after 47 years in the Silsbee Independent School District. He served as teacher principal superintendent and tax assessor collector. Self helped consolidate the district oversaw growth to about 3700 students and directed facilities projects. A public reception will honor him April 9 at Silsbee State Bank Heritage Room.
United States Congressman Charles Wilson visits Silsbee to address the Chamber of Commerce at the annual banquet. The event at Silsbee High School begins at 7 p.m. with a reception for Wilson at Britton Farm earlier in the day.
A seven man five woman jury in Hardin County returns a not guilty verdict for Fred Foy Young Jr in an arson case linked to the murder of Mrs Hazel McCormick and her granddaughter. Young still faces theft charges and previously received probation for related murders in Belton and Tyler.
A city spokesman announced an animal vaccination clinic will be held Friday April 6 at the Silsbee Fire Hall on Avenue I. Vaccinations will have a fee, with a schedule not yet prepared.
Hardin County appoints a five member Airport Commission to revise the 1972 lease with Joe Register and to meet FAA standards before funds for airport improvements can be released. The panel includes Don Lee Hawthorne Bill Hilliard Billy Brackin H. A. Thomas and Robert Griffen.
Silsbee Police reported three Silsbee High School students injured in a two vehicle crash near the high school on March 22. Larry Gene Morgan, 17, and Gloria Morgan, 15, were treated and released from local hospitals, while Sherri Plunk, 14, was initially admitted then transferred and later released. The Morgan Dodge and a Westbound Ford pickup collided at 3:10 p.m. in the Highway 327 parking lot intersection.
Hardin County Tax Assessor-Collector Fred Anders explains 1972 voters remain eligible to vote in all elections through February 28 1975. Those not registered in 1972 may register anytime but must do so at least 30 days before any election they wish to vote in.
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