October Rural Mishaps Kill Four Persons In County
C H Rudd of the Texas Highway Patrol reports October 1970 in Hardin County had two rural fatal traffic accidents killing four people. Patrol investigated 39 rural crashes with 20 injured. Through October 1970 there were 11 rural deaths and 189 injuries in the county. In 1969 the period had 345 rural crashes with six deaths and 161 injuries.
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Set. C. H. Rudd
Texas Highway Patrol
Hardin County
Deer Season Opens Saturday Across Texas
Deer hunting begins Saturday November 14 in most of Texas with variations by area. Buck deer with hardened antlers are legal. spike bucks allowed in many counties. Dogs may be used in specified counties. bag limit two bucks. season ends January 3. Rimfire ammo is prohibited for deer. Shooting hours span from half an hour before sunrise to after sunset.
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Texas
East Texas
Hardin
Jasper
Nacogdoches
Newton
Orange
Polk
San Jacinto
Tyler
Harrison
Liberty
Panola
Three Men Involved In Silsbee Burglary Case
Eddie Hollins remains jailed in Kountze on a $20,000 bond after a burglary investigation. In Silsbee, Johnnie Busby, 47, of 162 Lewis Street, entered Poor Boy's Drive In at 340 Bonner Street through a northwest window and stole gloves sunglasses and soft drinks. He faces two burglary counts with intent to commit theft and was sent to Hardin County Jail on $5,000 bond.
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Eddie Hollins
Hollins
Kountze
Blood
Houston
Johnnie Busby
Silsbee
M. D. Merrill
Bonner Street
Busby
Lewis
Hardin County
Silsbee Justice of the Peace
Rex Moore
County Considers NCR-400-224 Payroll System for 1971
The county weighs switching to the NCR-400-224 accounting system for payroll and budget work at an estimated cost of 17 700 dollars plus 2 000 dollars for programming packages. Salesmen were asked to outline package options and sale lease or rental plans and report findings to the Commissioners Court in January 1971.
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Commissioners Court
Saving for the future with U S Savings Bonds
An appeal urges building a nest egg through payroll savings and bond plans. It promotes U S Savings Bonds with a bonus interest rate on E Bonds and outlines earning a 4% bonus after five years, encouraging long term saving to combat old age financial needs.
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U.S
City debates minimum housing code and enforcement powers
The council discusses a proposed minimum housing code that could allow condemning substandard dwellings. Council members question enforcement authority, potential burdens on homeowners, and how future councils might apply the provisions.
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Ferrell
Landolt
Lumberton School Tax Increase Explained
In Lumberton this year the total school tax rose by 15 cents. A new 50 by 100 feet air conditioned building added 9 cents. The district cut 3 cents from last year’s rate, leaving 6 cents for the new building. A state teachers’ pay raise added 9 cents to the local tax burden. The state is blamed for 9 cents of the increase.
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Lumberton
Texas
Writer Calls for Training for Public Officials in Hardin County
A reader from Silsbee argues that voters in Hardin County should require training certificates for candidates, likening it to teacher certification. He says current leaders show ignorance, urging reforms to lift the county from a low rating and secure a better future for younger generations.
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Hardin County
A. J. Denby Star Rt
Box 325
Silsbee
Waggoner Speaks On Oral Cancer At Kountze Meeting
Dr Duane Waggoner a Beau mont oral surgeon spoke to the American Cancer Society group in Kountze Monday about oral cancer which makes up five percent of all cases He urged self education and early doctor visits noting that cures could double with timely care He cited risk factors including sun exposure tobacco use denture fit alcohol and vitamin deficiency Read reported two radio programs and eight newspaper stories while Austin announced 11650 collected for memorial efforts Whittlesey seeks a new service chairman volunteer solicitation
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Duane Waggoner
Beaumont
American Cancer Society
Kountze
Christine Read
James E. Austin
George Christian
Memorial and Legacy
Whittlesey
Lions prepare for Friday healing claim
Silsbee standout Silshee has 212 points this season, second in District 11-AAA, seven behind Jasper. Livingston trails with 114, while Silsbee leads in defense allowing 63 points and Livingston has yielded 242.
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McGallion
Silshee
Jasper
Livingston
Silsbee
Mrs Nelms Named Artist Of Month In Silsbee
Mrs Mary Dale Nelms of 101 Bowers Road has been chosen Artist of the Month for November by the Silsbee Art League. Six portraits including four oils and two charcoal will be shown at the Silsbee Public Library during November.
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Mary Dale Nelms
Bowers Road
Silsbee Art League
Nelms
Silsbee Public Library
City Eyes Televised Council Meetings
Officials consider broadcasting council meetings to the public on local television to boost transparency. The plan aims to reach residents who cannot attend in person and increase civic engagement across districts.
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Neb Aber Association
Highway 96
Jefferson
R. L. Read
Tommy Read
Leona Whitman
Lee Kelly
Doris Woolley
Harold Leigh
John S. Basye
James Johnson
Billy Joe Williams
Michael Minton
Gibson's
Alton Lee
Silsbee Water Department
Lee
Bill Allen
Loa
Afriese
Sweden
J. C. Busby
Hickerson and Crum
Silsbee Volunteer Fire Department
Hickerson
John Busby
Texas Highway Department
E. E Lott
Planning Commission
Council
Twilight
Lucky Drive
Sunset
Lee Miller Road
Valinda Estates
Pecan Street
Woodlea
Knupple Road
Santa Fe Crossing
US 96
Maxwell Drive
North Ninth
Kirby Stadium
Rick Sides
Cablevision, Inc
Hearst Dr
Lions
Mrs. Nelms
Warrick
Vin
Haddonfield Model
RCA
RCA Portable Radio
Phono
Warrick TV
Silsbee State Bank
Silsbee, Texas
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