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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1963
Page
1
The Silsbee Bee reports a nation in gloom after President Kennedy's assassination and notes Lyndon B. Johnson's swift swearing-in. It praises Johnson as a capable leader, recalling his past visits to Silsbee and his warm, sincere Texas persona.
Deadline for submitting names to receive a Christmas basket is Dec 10. Martin Wilson, chairman of the Community Christmas Basket Drive, reminded everyone this week. No applications will be accepted after Dec 10. Applicants may pick up an application blank at local churches or The Stsbee Bee, or apply with Wilson. All applications will be investigated and approved families will receive a postcard at least 6 workdays before pickup on Dec 23. Weeks Crawford, finance chairman, said plans are under way to launch a funds drive next week.
Four cases were heard in the county court of Judge Fletcher Hichardson last week. Noel Soileau of Beaumont and Robert E. Roberts of Kountze were each charged on separate counts with illegally carrying a pistol and fined $100 plus court costs. Alvin C. Malone is noted in the continuation.
City council votes to dismiss a petition with 452 signatures requesting an amendment to the Silsbee Electrical Code. City Manager reports 330 signatures invalid for issues such as lack of current poll tax receipts and outside-city eligibility. required 150 valid names but only 122 met criteria.
Santa Claus will visit Silsbee every Saturday until Christmas, with sessions at Santa Fe Park from 9 am to noon and 2 pm to 5 pm. Frank Grote of the Chamber of Commerce says children may mail letters to Santa at the park mailbox. Local dignitaries will help with decorations and a community Christmas tree in the park.
Toys for Tots program in Silsbee schedules a free 9 AM to 12 PM screening at Pines Theatre featuring a Walt Disney feature. Allen Warrick urges donations of repairable toys or ones needing little work as boxes placed around town collect items for dolls, cars, guns, balls and more.
Within three hours of the BEE street edition, a for sale notice for a working order cabinet model Spartan television drew $2500 and sold. C Seely, the advertiser, praised the results and invited the paper to report satisfied customers. Many readers use the want ad section weekly and share similar success stories.
The Silsbee Tigers went 1-1 in the opening basketball week. A 58-35 loss to West Sabine followed by a 65-37 win at Woodville. Freshman starter Doyle Sangwich scored 9 and 14 points in the two games. Coach Viger praised Punky Park and noted limited practice due to holidays.
Freddy Lee Miller of Silsbee was arrested in San Antonio on November 22 by Hardin County deputies for a November 20 theft and burglary at Holmes Chevrolet in Silsbee. He faces two burglary counts and one theft in Judge Kimball’s court with bonds of 500 each, and remains in Hardin County jail. He has prior theft convictions and a 27 year probation from Arizona. Other inmates last week included cases of breaking and entering burglary DUI assault theft and numerous drunkenness offenses.
Hardin County Sheriff William Whitaker announced to the Bee his candidacy for reelection in the Democratic primaries next year. Elected in 1952 and taking office in January 1953, he has served continuously and is praised for efficiency and organization in his office.
Loral T. Vaught of Silsbee was charged in Tyler County Court on November 19 with possession of an illegal deer and failure to yield after arrest. The report notes these charges were filed following the incident and references continued coverage on Local Man, Page 2.
Residents of Silsbee react with shock and sorrow to President Kennedy`s assassination in Dallas. Authorities and citizens express disbelief, calls for unity, and reflections on law, religion, and national resilience.
R. E. Switzer elected chair of Sillibee Safety Committee at City Hall. Richard Jones named vice chair and Mrs. J. F. Eldredge Jr. secretary. Members appointed to reduce traffic hazards and improve public welfare. Monthly meetings set for the third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Terms: some serve two years, others one year.
Tacoma resident J. Bud Nelson resigns from the ultraconservative Citizens Council chapter blaming Kennedy's assassination on all extremists. He sent a letter to Frederick R. Kluge, head of the state group, saying radicals on both sides share responsibility for the act and torments of hatred.
Mr and Mrs Earl P Wats on and family visited Abilene to attend the wedding of their son Bob joy Lee to Miss Sylvia Lans ford.
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