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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1965
Page
1
Silsbee voters approved a high school bond issue by 598 to 306. School trustees were to consider formal approval of the election results at Wednesday night meeting following the Saturday election.
Diane Stevens a UT Austin freshman from Silsbee won Miss Silsbee and will represent the town at Cav-Oil-Cade in Port Arthur October 14 15 and 16. The bond vote passed 598 to 306 to finance a $1.5 million high school on Highway 327 east of Silsbee. Enrollment reached 3752 across six schools with cafeterias serving 43565 meals in 23 days including 4119 free meals.
Hardin County Commissioners Court bought right-of-way on three highway projects and ordered condemnation against two property owners. Purchases included FM 2937 Caney Head from Eastex Inc for 374 dollars and multiple other parcels. Condemnation targets the Reeves and Milstead estates on the U S 96 bypass.
Tax rolls for 1965 began September 20, according to Willie Bean, assessor collector. Tax rates per $100 include State 42c, County 1.26, several road funds 35c, 8c, 27c, and Vo taw school 91.50. Discounts: State tax 3 percent in October, 2 percent in November, 1 percent in December.
Mr and Mrs Thomas E Harris and children from Dallas visited over the weekend at the home of Mrs Harris's parents Mr and Mrs E J Jones. Mrs Guy Moore of San Augustine visited last week in the home of her sister Miss Juanice Bevil.
Jimmie Spell, 30, of Box 24 Fred, Port Arthur, was treated at St Marys Hospital after two separate Monday morning incidents. He was injured at a Port Acres job for Crest Inc and then hurt in a collision while en route to the hospital at Ninth Street and Savannah Avenue. He is reported to have back injuries but in good condition.
Seven persons were fined or jailed in Hardin County Court under Judge Fletcher Richardson this week. Clifton Coleman and Melvin Roberson of Kountze drew $1 fines for theft. Howard Payne near Woodville also faced $1 fine for theft. Harry ONeil of Kountze got 30 days for aggravated assault on an officer. Oliver Gore of Kountze was fined $25 for driving with a suspended license. W C Loggins of Silsbee received 30 days for aggravated assault. H L Davis of Silsbee was fined $10 for furnishing alcohol to minors and admitted serving beer to two 17 year olds. Davis was arrested by Silsbee Police Chief Grady Tarver. the youths James Stanley and James Robert Carter pleaded guilty to separate charges and paid $23.50 each.
Evadale ex students plan homecoming Friday with a 1 15 p m parade starting at Mobil Station and ending at the high school. A 3 p m assembly precedes a 6 30 fireworks show by the volunteer fire department and a halftime queen announcement. The Evadale Rebels face Cold Spring at 7 30 p m in Rebel stadium.
Three fires Friday Sunday and Monday near Silsbee caused about 30000 dollars in damage. Woodcraft Cabinet Shop and Silsbee Refrigeration in Evadale highway building, owned by Bill Peavy, suffered about 25000 dollars in the Friday blaze. A 1250 AM Sunday fire destroyed Mickey Jackson home west of Baby Galvez Road with about 7500 dollars loss. A Monday 922 AM blaze north of Silsbee off Highway 92 damaged James Sanford home, about 1000 dollars.
West Orange edged Silsbee 7-6 in a windy Friday night clash. The Tigers missed scoring chances with blocking and timing errors as Jakie Stine connected with Don Guillot for a first quarter score and the Chiefs held on for the win.
Bridge City faces Silsbee led by all state fullback Steve Worster in a key District 9 AAA showdown. Tigers coach Ray McGallion says they must win to claim the title as Bridge City relies on a strong defense and versatile offense including Worster and a host of running backs.
Silsbee starts its United Appeals drive with a 6:30 breakfast led by local chairman Travis Votaw. The goal is 15030, to be raised within three weeks, with volunteers assigned to cover areas and push a rapid campaign amid past shortfalls.
Pine Burr Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will sponsor a four evening seminar in Silsbee beginning Tuesday Oct 19. Topics include English usage letter writing human relations social security insurance law business procedures and etiquette. Pre-registration on page 2 section 1. Final night features Buna resident Mrs John Jones presenting a hat box review with 27 changes to a basic black dress.
West Orange game stats show first downs 1 of 15 and penalties 2 for 20. Silsbee fumbled once with ball lost once and punted six times for an average 8.0 yards, passes attempted 14 with 7 completed for 65 yards, rushing 97 yards, total net 162 yards.
R Crawford vice president of EasTex Inc and general manager of Southwestern Timber Co spoke to the Kiwanis Club on National Newspaper Week. He outlined the heritage and value of the free press as part of the program. The Silsbee Bee received a commemorative plaque for community service.
Hardin County and neighboring counties begin squirrel season on Friday October 15 with daily bag limit of ten. Reports note variable oak crops and recent rains hinting at better early hunting than last year. Deer season starts November 13 and runs through December 31.
Police Chief Grady Tarver releases September totals showing 114 arrests versus 94 in August with traffic offenses leading. Parking meter tickets drop to 260. municipal court cases reach 93 and sheriff referrals 21. 18 trips to Kountze. total patrol miles 9430. 17 days off for five officers. 19 accidents investigated. five funeral escorts and 21 dogs destroyed.
Silsbee city council approved the annual outside audit by Neushafer and Browning of Beaumont with no discrepancies found. The report notes city valuation rose from 4,332,923 in 1960 to 7,147,053 as of Oct 1, 1964, partly from extending the city limits. Council also heard a request to extend a six inch water main and install a fire plug in the Ingle Street area led by Charles E. Barnes Jr with several attendees. Mayor McClanahan cited the area’s inclusion in a recent water project and limited federal grant funds.
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