Silsbee approves $300 teacher raise amid budget vote
The Silsbee school board approved a 300 annual salary increase for a district teacher after a 4 to 3 vote. A tentative 1.75 per 100 valuation tax rate was set to fund the raise, raising taxes by about 9.39 percent. The board also studied wage raises for secretaries and authorized a six week summer recreation program for grades four through junior high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don L. Hough
Stover
Birdwell
Silsbee
Texas
Wayne Riley
Edgar Blood
Blood
Police Department
Hays
Planning Commission
Wayne DuBose
State Highway Department
Waldo Mathews
175 Vote Margin Recount Ordered in DA Race
A recount of the close district attorney race in Hardin and Tyler counties was ordered by State Democratic Chairman Will C. Davis. Incumbent R A Richardson of Kountze led against R S Coe. recounts proceed under a new state law with two counties voting. Tyler and Hardin committees declined to order separate recounts, delaying certification for November ballot inclusion.
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Hardin
Tyler
Will C. Davis
Davis
R. A. Richardson
Kountze
R. S
Stanley) Coe
Democratic Executive Committee
Dallas County
Richardson
Hardin County Democratic Executive Committee
Hardin County Committee
Tyler County
Local births reported in Southeast Texas towns
Mr and Mrs Walter L Bear cen of Silsbee announce a son born May 14 at Baptist Hospital Beaumont. Mr and Mrs John McKee of Silsbee announce a son born May 13 at St Elizabeth Beaumont. Mr and Mrs Jerry W Hanks of Silsbee announce Randy Kyle born May 9 at St Elizabeth Beaumont. Mr and Mrs Marvin McGaugh Jr of Kountze announce a son born May 8. Mr and Mrs Chester Fry of Wotaw announce Eddie Allen born May 8. Mr and Mrs John Tate of Rusk announce Trent David born May 9. Mr and Mrs Aulden Louggins of Orange announce a daughter Patrick Denice born May 9. Mrs Norma Mary Laird of Silsbee and the late Albert Dea Laird announce a son Kurt Douglas born May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Bearcen
Silsbee
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
John McKee
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Jerry W. Hanks
Randy Kyle
Marvin McGaugh Jr
Kountze
Chester Fry
Wotaw
Eddie Allen
John Tate
Rusk
Trent David
Aulden Louggins
Orange
Patrick Denice
Norma Mary Laird
Albert Dea Laird
Kurt Douglas
George Markham to take government post at Elmendorf AFB
George Markham visited his mother Mrs J G Markham Sr last week and spoke of returning to Alaska to accept a government position at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage. He recently completed two years of service with the government at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu Hawaii.
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George Markham
J. G. Markham Sread
Alaska
Elmendorf Air Force Base
Anchorage
Hickam Air Force Base
Hawai
Lumberton Band Set for Nederland Armed Forces Day
Lumberton High School Band led by Ben ny F Hosek will perform Saturday in Nederland for Armed Forces Activities on May 18. The group won a Conference A Region X Special Award for sight reading and concert, first year in the competition. They recently marched in the Battle of Flowers Parade in San Antonio and were invited to HemisFair. A smaller unit, The Moroccan Conflict, features David Shefffield piano Walt Morgan first cornets Bryce Edmonds second cornet Jim Broxson electric guitar Harry Stewart drums and Dennis McNally trombone.
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Nederland Chamber of Commerce
Lumberton High School
Nederland
Benny F Hosek
Fennett
San Antonio
HemisFair
David Shefffield
Walt Morgan
Bryce Edmonds
Jim Broxson
Herry Stewart
Dennis McNally
Firemen To Begin Annual Placard Sale
The Silsbee Volunteer Firemen will start their placard sale in the business area next week with C. Z. Pope Sr. in charge. House to house donations will begin in the near future per John Busvy.
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Silsbee
C. Z. Pope Sr
John Busvy
Mrs Housty Brewer Guests From Lubbock
Mrs Housty Brewer and children of Lubbock are visiting this week in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs H C Scoguins.
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L. O. Prophit
Rayne, la
Harvey Ashcraft
Mrs. Gore Confined at Baptist Hospital for Treatment
Mrs. A. J. Gore is confined to Baptist Hospital in Beaumont for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Gore
Baptist Hospital
Beaumont
City approves master plan for Silsbee police salaries
City of Silsbee council unanimously approves final master plan work. Final approval of a master plan was given Tuesday night with a unanimous vote to approve a contract related to police salaries and city staffing.
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City of
Silsbee
J. C. Busby
Jim Hays
Sillibee Planning Commission
Tthe Council
Sgt Thomas Gore Killed In Vietnam Base hospital shelling claims life
Sgt. Thomas Gore 35 on his second Vietnam tour killed May 7 when Vietcong shelled a base hospital where he was recovering from April 11 mortar wounds. Gore a 18 year Army veteran served in Korea with Company A 9th Infantry Division. Funeral held May 10 in Beaumont area with Bishop Walter Moulder officiating. He is survived by wife Dorothy, daughter Cathy, sons Rickey and Michael, parents, siblings and step relatives. Burial at Gore Cemetery with Fort Polk rites. Gore, a Silsbee native, attended Silsbee High School and went to Vietnam in August 1967.
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Vietnam
Thomas Gore
Gore
Co. A
9Th Infantry Division
Walter Moulder
Gore Cemetery
Fort Polk
Silsbee
Sgt
Silsbee High School
Dorothy Gore
Beaumont
Cathy Gore
Rickey
Michael Gore
Jesse Harvill
Franklin Gere
Evadale
Walter D
Frank L. Gere
Frances Baxter
Kountze
Lavelle Clark
Betty Jo Peppenhurst
Donald Gene
Frank Harvill
Silsbee Band Honored At Enid Festival For Conduct And Service
Silsbee High School Band returned from the Tri State Spring Music Festival in Enid Oklahoma with top honors in its class and praise for conduct. A Perry Oklahoma motel letter lauded the boys for politeness and neat rooms and a St Matthew church bulletin commended their courteous behavior and generosity.
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Silsbee High School
Enid
Okla
Silsbee
den L. Hough
Perry
Mr. Hough
Tri-State
Tommy and
Louise Johnson
Counterfeit $20 Bills Reported In Silsbee This Week
Neches National Bank officials reported counterfeit $20 bills twice in Silsbee this week. Police Chief Edgar Blood described telltale signs including nonstandard red fibers, faded ink, and rough engraving. Merchants are urged to scrutinize suspicious currency and report doubtful notes to the Silsbee Police immediately.
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Silsbee
Neches National Bank
Edgar Blood
Police Department
Blood
Silsbee Police
Twenty Two Held In Hardin County Jail
A sheriff department report shows twenty two individuals were jailed in Hardin County last week. The group includes three juveniles and cases ranging from burglary and intoxication to assault and traffic offenses. Curtis Davis resigned as jail chief dispatcher and was replaced by Dave Rountree, who had held the post previously.
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Hardin County
Sheriff's Department
School of Correction
Curtis Davis
Dave Rountree
Rountree
Davis
Whit Whittaker
Silsbee Police Chief Reports Annual Progress And Programs
Chief Edgar Blood presented the first annual Silsbee Police Department report to the City Council detailing public information programs for businessmen, a hot check alert system, youth safety education, auto theft prevention, and lectures to about 3200 residents. He notes morale concerns, staffing challenges, and calls for adequate pay to maintain an effective force.
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Silsbee
Edgar Blood
Chief Blood
Council
Citi
Police Department
Parade Opens Silsbee Little League After Weather Delay
A parade forms at Neches National Bank at 10 a.m. Saturday through downtown Silsbee to kick off the Little League season postponed a week due to heavy rains and tornado warnings. Opening ceremonies at Little League Park start 1 p.m. with mayors McClanahan and White. four games follow at 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Special recognitions go to 1967 queen candidates and longtime volunteers.
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Biulsbee
Neches ‘National Bank
Silsbee
Neches Minimax
North Fifth Street
Little League Park
Kirby Lumber Corp
Frank L. McClanahan
J. P. White
Kountze
Pete Farmer
Sandy DuBose
Becky Hobbs
Derissa Ross
Queens
Lincoln Skillern
Travis Mc
Mrs. W. T. Wilde Named President Of Art League
The Silsbee Art League elected officers for the coming year with Mrs. W. T. Wilde as president and Mrs. George Tennison as vice president. Other posts went to Mrs. George Barkley Jr as secretary and publicity chairwoman, Mrs. E. A. Kees as treasurer, and Mrs. Leon Stokesbury selecting artist of the month. Jack Evans then showed slides of Old Dutch Masters paintings.
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Silsbee Art League
Silsbee State Bank
W. T. Wilde
George Tennison
George Barkley Jr
E. A Kees
Leon Stokesbury
Jack Evans
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