Assault on Deputy Leads to 307 Day Sentence
Fizie Sweatt, 20, of Silsbee received 307 days in Hardin County jail and a $622 fine after pleading guilty to aggravated assault on a peace officer, drunkenness, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace. The incident occurred Sunday around 10:30 to 11 p.m. at Mrs. Bevhlah Scarborough’s home east of Silsbee on Old Highway 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fizie Sweatt
Silsbee
Hardin County
Ted
Drmk
Bevwlah
Scarborough
Silshee
Herbert Harpraves
Sweatt
Sherifffs
Marshall Frazier
Emma _ Scerborouch
Scarorough House
Frazier
Absentee voting opens for Hardin County election Nov 5
Absentee voting began in Hardin County for the November 5 general election with a deadline of November 1. Polls will be at O Neill Intermediate School cafeteria in Silsbee from 2 to 7 p.m. Voters face eight state wide offices and 14 constitutional amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
O'Neil
Silsbee
Richard Jones
United States
Rites Held for Clarence R. Lowrey in Silsbee
Clarence R. Lowrey known as Doc, 72, died of natural causes in a Silsbee hotel. Funeral in St. John's Episcopal Church with Rev Garrett Wingfield conducted, burial in Rest Haven Cemetery. Survived by wife, daughter Lynda Gutstidt, two sisters Cordie Boyd and Mrs Nichols. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence R
Doc) Lowery
Silsbee
St. John's Episcopal Church
Garrett Wingfield
Resthaven Cemetery
Hillsboro
Lynda Gutstidt
North Ridge
Canf
Cordie Boyd
Hilsboro
Sa. Nichols
Richmond
Texas
Harmon Weathersby
Hilton Prowell
C. E. Langston
Richard Warren
L. E. Worley
George Rellenger
Projects highlighted at Silsbee Chamber meeting
The Silsbee Chamber of Commerce monthly directors meeting was led by President Nelson Long. Mary Ann Murphey became chamber secretary replacing Vivian Davis. The group reported strong retiree association activity and approved a $110 donation to the Homecoming Association for the queen float.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
Silsbee State Bank
Nelson Long
Long
Mary Ann Murphey
Vivian Davis
Silsbee Homecoming Association
Hardin County Joins Deep East Texas Development Council
Hardin County Commissioners Court approved joining the Deep East Texas Development Council a 1k county body to promote regional growth. Other actions included tabled Southwestern Bell pole claim 1783.94 and delaying a deputy constable request for Lumberton. The court raised County Nurse Christine Read’s salary 66 monthly and paid 4510? for tax litigation legal services to Glen L Kirby. Auditor monthly report approved and printed. Sheriff bills and all auditor blocked claims approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Development Council
Angelina
Hardin
Houston
Jasper
Nacogdoches
Newton
Folk
Sabine
San Augustine
San Jacinto
Shelby
Trinity
Tyler
Charles Wilson
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
E. Ricks
Precinct Two
Lumberton
Christine Read
Glen L. Kirby
Atlantic Richfield
Hardin County
Robert F. Cooley Funeral Services Held in Silsbee
Funeral services for Robert F. Cooley 64 were at Good Shepherd Baptist Church with Rev. F G Harding and Rev. C E Willis officiating. Burial followed at Franks Branch Cemetery. He died Saturday night at Merryville General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a Singer Louisiana native who lived in Silsbee 23 years and was a retired car operator. Survivors include two sons Elmer and A C Cooley, four daughters Marie Smith Velma Self Nancy West and Hazel Tyson, six brothers and a sister. Pallbearers listed as Fred Yawn Deve Conner James Burk Kk J Smith and Bobby Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Cooley
Good Shepherd Baptist Church
F. G Harding
C. E Willis
Franks Branch
Merryville General Hospital
Singer
Silsbee
The
Baptist Church
A.C. Cooley
Port Neches
Elmer Cooley
Marie Smith
Velma Self
Nancy West
Merryville
Hazel Tyson
DeRidder
Willie
Alfred
Woodward Cooley
Plaquemine
Sidney Cooley
Vinton
R. C. Cooley
Westlake
Dave Lane
Newton
Fred Yawn Deve Conner
James Burk
Kk. J. Smith
Bobby Jones
Brazoria County Juvenile Chief Speaks to Southside PTA
Jerry Esmond chief juvenile officer for Brazoria County was guest speaker at a Southside Parents Teachers Association meeting in Angleton last week. He urged proper discipline and highlighted his past from Silsbee as part of his background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Esmond
Brazoria County
Southside Parent-Teachers Association
Angleton
Esmond
Silsbee
Three Hurt In Head On Auto Crash Near Hardin Ty County Line
Three people were treated at Silsbee Doctor's Hospital after a two car head on collision on FM 92 near the Hardin Tyler county line around 3:15 pm Monday. Mack Childs of Jasper, driver of the northbound car, had severe cuts to head and face and was released Tuesday. FE O Cravy of the southbound pickup was released Tuesday after overnight observation for possible chest injuries. W B Garcia, a passenger in the pickup, was treated and released Monday night for minor cuts and bruises. Highway Patrolman N W Marrow investigated the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Barrow
Silsbee
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Silsbee Doctor's Hospital
Hardin-Tyler County
Mack Childs
Jasper
FE. O. Cravy
W. B. Garcia
Joint Services Held in Kountze For Drowning Victims
Funeral services for Cecil Harrell 51 and Mary Jordan Harrell 44 were held at First Baptist Church Kountze with Rev. Oral Speed officiating. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery near Village Mills after the couple drowned on a Steinhagen Lake fishing trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Harrell
Kountze
First Baptist Church
Oral Speed
Holland Cemetery
Village Mills
Harrells
Steinhagen Lake
Dam
Harrell
Tine Turner
Ray McCormick
Dean Cruse
Bill Cullpepper
Jerry Sullivan
George Christian
Atlantic Refining Co
Army Air Corps
Nacogdoches High School
Texas A&m University
Myrta Masonic Lodge
Mary Jordan
First Baptist Church, Order of the Eastern Star
Joe Huff
J. A. Joyce
H. A. Coe Jr
Horace David Jr
Spencer Armour
Willy Alford
Final Rites For Mrs. Emma Bell
Mrs. Emma E. Bell 82 of Warren died Monday after a lengthy illness. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Farmer Funeral Chapel with Rev. J R Waddell officiating. Buried in Baker Bell Cemetery. Survivors include husband Edward Bell and to 27 grandchildren 29 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma E. Bell
Warren
Hotel Dieu Hospital
Tyler County
Midway Baptist Church
Farmer Funeral Chapel
J. R. Waddell
Baker Bell Cemetery
Edward Bell
A. B. Bell
Fred
FE. B. Bell
Port Arthur
J. F. Bell
Groves
Willie Darnley
Cecil Dominy
Silsbee
J. A. Brewer
N. D. Phelps
Josey Muckleroy
George
Allen
Roy Hutto
Samuel
David
Britton
Ted Bell
Donald Carnley
Raymond Dominy
Livingston Hosts Tigers In District Game Friday
Silsbee Tigers enter the district 9-AAA clash as favorites at Livingston Friday night at 7:30 p.m. The Lions, winless in four starts, rely on a run heavy T and Wing T offense and face a strong Silsbee squad with injuries limited to Arvel Day Larry Miller and Claude Coward. Local fans anticipate significant Livingston offense and a tough test against a top AAAA opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Tigers
Silsbee Tigers
Lions
Silsbee
Arvel Day
Larry Miller
Claude Coward
Miller
Coward
Airport Gets Option On 4.52 Additional Acres
The Silshee Kountze Airport secures a 60 day option to buy 4.52 acres west of the entrance along Highway 327. Funds come from private donations with $300 of about $5200 raised this week. Plans include a building gas pump and a ground school starting tonight at 6 in the Heritage Room of Silsbee State Bank taught by Marshall's Flying Service Jasper, lasting six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long 1
Village Creek
Kountze
Corps of Engineers
Texas Water Control Board
Airport Committee
N. G. Ferrell
George Bellenger
J. P. White
Hardin Conty
Silsbee
Dr. Ferrell
Silshee-Kountze
Carroll Wrecking Yard
Ferrell
Silsbee State Bank
Marshall
Flying Service of
Jasper
Local births listed for Silsbee area families
Mr and Mrs Bruce L Powell of Silsbee welcomed a daughter born Oct 15 at Beaumont Baptist Hospital. Twins Lynn and Marcia Ann to Mr and Mrs W D Fuller of Silsbee born Oct 4 at Newton County Hospital Silsbee Doctors Hospital. Barbara Gail born Oct 9 to Mr and Mrs Wilbert Lee Langwin of Silsbee. John Bryan born Oct 9 to Mr and Mrs Leon Stockstill of Evadale. Katrina Lynn born Oct 10 to Mr and Mrs Earl Ard of Silsbee. Jonathon David born Oct 10 to Mr and Mrs John Legginton of Silsbee. Sophia Lorraine born Oct 12 to Mr and Mrs Webster Gilchriest of Spurger. Donald Earl born Oct 14 to Mr and Mrs Donald Lee Foster of Evadale. Tana Lynn born Oct 11 to Mr and Mrs Gene Felps of Fred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce L. Powell
Silsbee
Beaumont's Baptist Hospital
W. D., Fuller
Lynn
Marcia Ann
Newton County Hospital
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Wilbert Lee Langwin
Barbara Gail
John Bryan
Leon Stockstill
Evadale
Earl Ard
Katrina Lynn
John Legginton
Jonathon David
Sophia Lorraine
Webster Gilchriest
Spurger
Donald Lee Foster
Adale
Donald Earl
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Kountze
Mr.s
Gene Felps
Fred
Tana Lynn
Judge Joe Fisher To Speak At Silsbee Masonic Lodge
U S District Judge Joe Fish er of Beaumont is set to speak at the Silsbee Masonic Lodge 927 gathering at 7 30 p m Saturday. His address on Respect for Law and Order supports a campaign backed by peace officers and Masons families and friends are invited. Thomas B Hooks serves as worthy master of the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Joe Fisher
Beaumont
Silsbee Masonic Lodge
Earl B. Stover
Thomas B. Hooks
Silsbee Lodge
Preston Smith to Visit Silsbee for Bank Event
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Preston Smith will stop in Silsbee Friday for a brief East Texas swing. A 2:30 p.m. reception in the Neches Room at Neches National Bank will allow him to meet supporters one by one, with no formal speech planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Smith
Neches Bank
Silsbee
Texas
John Meade
Neches
Neches National Bank
Ministers To Sponsor Children For UNICEF
Plans spell UNICEF Day on Oct 31 as Silshee Ministers Fellowship runs Trick or Treaters in groups to collect coins for the United Nations Children’s Fund. Children carry an official box, code named for a mother and child, to fund long‑term programs in 100 plus countries aiding health, nutrition, and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silshee
Silshee Ministers Fellowship
Unicef
United Nations Children’s Fund
John Williams
Silsbee Ministers Fellowship
Silsbee
Jack McAnulty
Special Education Units Approved by Silsbee School Board
Silsbee School District trustees approved adding several special education units for 1969 70. Supt Don L Hough to apply to Texas Education Agency for programs for mentally retarded pupils at Read Turrentine Elementary and junior high, plus speech therapy. Existing program serves eight to 11 year olds at Kirby Elementary and 12 13 year olds at O Neil Intermediate. Also approved duties for school nurses, policies on re entry after certain illnesses, emergency first aid by teachers, election use of facilities for Nov 5, and Jehovah’s Witness Church of Silsbee use of O Neil Auditorium 4 to 10 30 p m Navy 2 for 100. Hough noted air conditioning at high school satisfactory and Natkin Service Co maintenance contract valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Silsbee
Don L. Hough
Texas Education Agency
Read- Turrentine
Kirby
O'Neil
Jehovah Witness Church of
Navy
Hough
Ministers Group Discusses Annual Yale Basket Drive
The Silsbee Ministers Fellowship held its monthly meeting at First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. John Williams. Plans for the 1968 Silsbee Community Christmas Basket Drive were made with an organizational meeting set for Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Local churches and groups were asked to send reps as officers for the drive would be elected. The fellowship also voted to co sponsor with Silsbee Little Theater a production by the Inspiration Players of Santa Monica titled Cyrano de Bergerac to be presented Feb. 9 at the Methodist Church, a group aimed at reviving church drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin County
Chamber
Malcolm Williams
Gulf States
Silshee
Texas
Silsbee Ministers Fellowship
First Presbyterian Church
John Wilams
Silsbee
First United Methodist Church
PTA
Ministers Fellowship
Silshee Little Theater
Inspiration Players
Santa Monica
Calif
Methodist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. Sweatt
Koeintze
Clarence R. Lowrey
C of C
National American Association For Retired People
Jack Dreddy
Deep E-Tex Council
Hardin County Commissioners Court
Deep East
Childs
N. W. Marrow
D. M. Hennington
C. L. Sowell
Madge Jordan
Lois Pitts
W. A. Harrell
Charles Harrell
Buster Gant
Oil City
Emma Bell
Liberty
Lion
TIGER
Kurt Benson
Benson
McGallion
Masonic Lodge
Children
Fellowship Hall
the Methodist Church
Williams
Natkin Service Co. of
Efitec
Ministers
Yale
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