Grand Jury Report on County Operations Warns of Delays
The Grand Jury for the April 1969 term warns of delays in case dispositions and a growing docket backlog across four courts. It urges faster trials, greater cooperation among agencies, and revamps to the County Audit System. It notes three indicted defendants awaiting trial due to legal complications and pays tribute to Sheriff Henry Olen Overstreet who died during the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
88Th District
H. A. Coe
88Th Judicial District
Henry Olen Overstreet
Sheriff's Department
Hillister Man Injured In Fall From Dragline
Douglas Goings, 32, of Hillister, was admitted to Silsbee Doctors Hospital at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, after a fall from a dragline while working on the US 96 by-pass south of Silsbee. He is listed in fair condition at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. He belonged to W. R. Boyd Construction Co. of Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Goings
Hillister
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Goings
W. R. Boyd Construction Co
Center
Silsbee
John H Kirby Letter Fixes Silsbee Millsite Founding Date
In a July 1939 letter, John Henry Kirby clarifies the founding date of Silsbee Millsite. He recalls the 1890 Texas Pineland Association purchase of 80,000 acres in Hardin County for 400000 dollars, naming Kirby as General Attorney and Texas representative. The note outlines the association’s timber lands and the era’s sole railroad, Sabine East Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Kirby
Silsbee Millsite
John Henry Kirby
Texas Pineland Association
Boston
Mass
John P. Irvine
Hardin County
Village Creek
Neches River
Texas
Kirby
The
Texas and Lousiana Land and Lumber Company
Maine
Tyler
Hardin
Jasper
Newton
Sabine
San Augustine
Sabine East Texas
Kountze Bros
New York
Sam Pass
Beaumont
Silsbee
Silsbee Bee Jubilee Edition Appreciation Notes
The Silsbee Bee thanks many citizens for contributions to the Diamond Jubilee Edition. Readers provided old pictures and articles about early Silsbee, plus advertising from pioneers who helped build the area. Staff praise their loyal help and aim for a broader history in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Bee
Silsbee
Early
the Bee
James Hays Declared Winner In Sixbee City Council Race
James Hays won the special election to fill the Sixbee City Council vacancy created by Jammie Sims resignation. With 740 ballots cast, Hays received 332 votes, Herbert Elmore 219, Herbert Buckett 183, plus two write-ins for Dor Wawthorne. The council will canvass the results at the next meeting and Hays must file for re election next year.
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Jiaones Mays
Sixbee
Jammie Sims
Hays
Herbert Elmore
Herbert Buckett
Dor
Council
Thompson Named Artist of the Month for October
Mrs. KE L Thompson of Pinewood Drive has been chosen as Artist of the Month by the Silsbee Art League for October. Her painting Northern Snow Scene will be displayed at the Silsbee Public Library this month. Thompson has been a member of the club for one year.
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KE. L. Thompson
Pinewood Drive
Silsbee Art League
Silsbee
Thompson
Megaphone Sale Supports UA Campaign in Silsbee
Megaphones with tiger emblem and United Appeals signature are sold across Silsbee this week during Diamond Jubilee Week to raise funds for the Hardin County United Appeals Campaign goal of 14 500 toward a 27 000 county goal. Leo Club members led by Herman Adams sell the devices, with sales at Unite Appeals Headquarters. Don L. Hawthorne notes 100 pledges earn membership in The Hundred Dollar Club with a certificate of appreciation. The United Fund locally backs 12 agencies addressing community needs. Mr and Mrs W B Davida visited Texas City Sunday at the home of her brother, Mr Raymond McNeel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Appeals
Silsbee
Hardin County United Appeals
Leo Club
Herman Adams
Don L. Hawthorne
Unite Appeals
Neches National Bank
Richard Ratliff
Bob Riceman
Silsbee United Appeals Campaign
Hundred Dollar Club
United Fund
Bass Family Attends First Baptist Homecoming
Rev and Mrs C B Bass of Diboll along with Mr and Mrs Billy Bass and daughters of Houston and Dr and Mrs Joel Bass of Huntsville attended the First Baptist Church homecoming. Rev Bass is identified as a former pastor.
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C .B. Bass
Diboll
Billy Bass
Houston
Joel Bass
Huntsville
First Baptist Church
Bass
Tigers Face Tough Nederland In District Opener
Silsbee travels to Nederland at 7 30 p m Friday to begin 22 AAAA district action against the Bulldogs. Nederland, coming off a 28 7 win at Vidor, fields a stingy defense and a powerhouse backfield led by Gary Champagne with three touchdowns. Coach Ray McGallon adjusts the Tigers lineup as they seek a fresher start after Jasper loss.
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Silsbee Tigers
Nederland
Bulldogs
22-AAAA
Silsbee
Jasper
Vidor
Bulldog
Gary Champagne
Pirates
A. Stanley
Tigers
Opere
Ray McGallon
Local Firms and Clubs To Display Jubilee Exhibits
During Diamond Jubilee Week October 11 to 18, exhibits by local firms and clubs will fill Beall Brothers' building at Pine Plaza shopping center. Ernie Dietrich announced seven displays including a Texas Highway Department scale model, New York Life Education literature booth, and product showcases by Eastex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oo Beall Brothers
Pine Plaza
Ernie Dietrich
Texas Highway Department
New York Life Insurance
Eastex
Voter Registration Opens at Hardin County Courthouse
Hardin County voters may register for the March 1 1970 to Feb 28 1971 period at the Tax Assessor-Collector office. Registration runs Oct 1 to Jan 31 with early filing urged to avoid January rush. Precincts listed include Kountze Silsbee Caney Head and others.
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Hardin County
Fred Anders
Anders
Kountze
Silsbee
Caney Head
Lumberton
Plank
Village Mills
Honey Island
Thicket
Wotaw
Saratoga
Baton
Sour Lake
Grayburg
U.S
Burglars Hit Twice Tuesday In Silsbee Area
Two burglaries in the Silsbee area Tuesday night and Wednesday morning netted thieves small sums. O Bannions No 6 Lumberton saw about 5 from a cash register. Doris Lounge on Eva dale Highway east of Silsbee lost a coin box and cash from a cigarette machine.
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Silsbee
Wea
O’bannion
Lumberton
Doris
Evadale Highway
Ira Moore
Dale Smith
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Evans Products Co
Local 125
Sheet Metal Workers Local
Evans
Harlan Walker
Oregon
Travis Valentine
Walker
David Cook
Kirby James
Don Adams
Silsbee High School
Tommie Matthews
Janice Tanton
Eranelle Ford
Chery Long
Queens Court
Ate
David Read
N. G. Ferrell
Leon Crum
Ferrell
Commissioners Court
Coward
James Hays
Mrs. Thompson
Campaign
W. B. Davida
Texas City
Raymond McNeel
Ter
Herbert G. Buckett
Don Lee Hawthorne
Effie “Sam” Ratliff
John Skinner
Roger Ratliff
Barbara Paret
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