Silsbee council approves 15 mph school zones citywide
Silsbee City Council unanimously passed a second reading establishing 15 mph school zones around six campuses with signs to set posted speeds. Wrecker call scheduling, downtown lighting, street repairs and a zoning commission were discussed, with a resolution opposing Amendment No. 1 on the November election ballot citing potential tax and planning harms.
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Silsbee City
Read-Turrentine
Kirby
Silsbee
Waldo Mathews
Frank Robinson
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W. E. Dear
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Reception To Honor Mrs. Virgie Collier On Retirement
A reception honoring Mrs Virgie I Collier will be held Tuesday in the Southwestern Bell Telephone lounge from 6 to 9 p.m. She retires after 40 years and two months as an operator, began with the firm in Silsbee in 1926 and has worked in the local office since.
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Virgie I. Collier
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Collier
Silsbee
R. C. Winham
Silsbee High School
State Safety Group Urges Halloween Driving Care
The Texas Safety Association warned motorists to be on the alert for trick or treaters on Halloween night and advised parents to take special precautions to protect children during the annual event.
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The
Texas Safety Association Today
Marsha Wooley To Be CavOilCade Duchess
Miss Marsha Wooley daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Wooley and a Silsbee High senior has been chosen to represent Silsbee at the CavOilCade celebration in Port Arthur October 27 to 29 She is sponsored by the Pine Burr Chapter of the ABWA and will participate in the coronation and parade along with many luncheons and teas The article also notes a Halloween safety message from TSA general manager J O Musick urging protective costumes and traffic vigilance
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Marsha Wooley
R. W. Woojley
Silsbee High
Silsbee
Port Arthur
Wooley
Pine Burr
ABWA
Musick
Burglars Hit Two Downtown Stores Sunday Night
Burglars struck Jacques Shop and West Department Store in the downtown district stealing $26 in cash and clothing while attempting to enter Morgan Lindsey variety store and Bank Barber Shop. Entry at Jacques used a roof vent with a 14 foot drop. exit through a transom. West’s theft included a jacket and shoes. entry from a second story rear window. Deputy Tarver and officers, with fingerprint help, pursue leads. Separate case saw five teens from Silsbee linked to a July 25 burglary of a living car. bonded at $1,000 each.
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Jasper
Carlton Cook
Silsbee
Grady Tarver
West Department Store
Cook
Jacques Shop
Morgan & Lindsey Variety Store
Bank Barber Shop
Jacques
Jacqueline Collier
West
Jasper Sheriff's Department
Hardin County Sheriff's Department
Tarver
Billy Paine
Santa Fe Special
G. C. Tyson
Justice of the Peace
Rex Moore
Santa Fe
Jerry Davis
Harry Arline
Marshal Ford
Don Davis
Hardin County
Tri-State Finance
H. A. Coe
Haridin County
United Appeals Names More Team Captains At Silsbee meeting
Dr A E Templeton named zone captains J A Hendrix Wes Latham Arthur W Gietson Jr Nick Mitchell J L Teal at a Wednesday session. Local leaders Mrs Bernice King and Elijah Conaway announced many team captains across different streets and groups. A United Appeals thermometer will be placed at the public library to measure city donations as Silsbee aims for 100 percent of its goal to sustain Hardin County United Appeals status.
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A. E. Templeton
United Appeals
J. A. Hendrix
Wes Latham
Arthur W. Gietson, Jr
Nick Mitchell
J. L. Teal
Bernice King
Silsbee Negro
Elijah Conaway
Caroline Clark
A. L. Sharpe
Nettie Jessie
Earline Smith
Rosetta Bendy
E. Conoway
Fresenius
Robert McGrue
Royal Cloiver Club
Old Silsbee
Keina McDonald
Willie Mae Hollis
V. Scott
J. B. Colesman
Buna Homecoming Festivities Kick Off With Parade and Queen
Buna High School opens homecoming activities with a Thursday 5 30 p m shirttail parade ending in a pep rally and bonfire. A chicken gumbo supper runs 5 to 7 p m in the cafeteria. Friday includes coronation at 7 p m with senior candidates Rebecca Cole Virginia Der iick Trina Eamon Monte Stanley and duchesses Carolyn Slaymaker Debbie Hamilton Oduana Warren. The Buna Cougars face Kirbyville Wildcats at 7 30 p m, followed by a Buna student dance. ex students plan home gatherings under Melvin Ellison, no ex dance this year due to facilities.
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Buna High School
Rebecca Cole
Virginia Deriick
Trina Eamon
Monte Stanley
Carolyn Slaymaker
Debbie Hamilton
O’duana Warren
Nana Franklin
Buna Cougars
Kirbyville Wildcats
Buna High
Melvin Ellison
Buna Ex-Students Association
Births and Family Notices From Local Community
Melanie Ann Copeland born October 19 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kountze to Mr. and Mrs. Troy Copeland of Silsbee. Kimber ly Ann Hickman born October 21 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Hickman of Batson. Belinda Lee Campbell born October 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Campbell Jr. of Evadale. Christopher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Noel Cowart of Beaumont, born October 23 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont. J. E. Smith Sr. of this city is paternal grandfather. Mrs. O. C. Seely to return home today after visiting relatives in Mexia.
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Kountze
Melanie Ann
Troy Copeland
Silsbee
Charles C. Hickman
Batson
Kimberly Ann
Belinda Lee
Jack W.campbell Jr
Evadale
Noel Cowart
Beaumont
Christopher
Mrs Childress and Mrs Courtney Visit In Lufkin
Mrs Mattie Childress and Mrs H E Courtney, both of Lufkin, visited last week in the Buddy Courtney household. The trip highlighted social visits and local hospitality.
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Mattie Childress
H. E. Courtney
Lufkin
Buddy
Courtney
Tyler Junior College pair visit over weekend
Miss Angela Blakely and James Collins, students at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, spent the weekend visiting with Mr and Mrs Ray Collins and family.
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Angela Blakely
James Collins
Tyler Junior College
Tyler
Ray Collins
D. H. Suitt Retires From Pines Theatre Manager Post
D H Suitt veteran manager of the Pines Theatre announces retirement after about 40 years with Jefferson Amusement Co. since arriving in Silsbee in 1988 he led the old Palace Theatre and oversaw the Pines creation. W S Rosser takes over management as Suitt recuperates and pursues other business interests.
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D. H. Suitt
Pines Theatre
The
Jefferson Amusement Co
Silsbee
Suitt
W. S. Rosser
the Pines
Mr. Suitt
Bonfire Tonight Starts Panther Homecoming
Waldo Mathews homecoming activities begin tonight with a 6 p.m. bonfire on the old football field. Alumni arrive Friday for a full day of events including an 10 a.m. alumni program at Waldo Mathews auditorium and a 2 p.m. pigskin review in the gym before the 7:15 p.m. football game at Frank Robinson Ifield. Miss Marggie Mae Daugherty is selected as Miss Waldo Mathews 1966 and will be presented at halftime along with Miss Homecoming Mrs. Charles McClain.
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Frank Robinson Ifield
Gerald Stewart
Orchestra
Beaumont
Marggie Mae Daugherty
Johnny Daugherty
Charles McClain
Edgar Doggett 62 Funeral Services Held in Silsbee
Funeral services for Edgar M. Doggett 62 of Silsbee were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Farmer Funeral Home with Rev. David Lee Jenkins and Rev. W D Sherman officiating. Burial followed at Cunningham Cemetery. He died in his sleep Saturday night. Doggett a Center native lived in Silsbee 20 years and worked as a welder for Bethlehem Steel Co. He was a Boilermaker Local 587 member. Surviving are his wife Lola Bell Doggett three sons Darrell Rubin and Spencer Doggett all of Silsbee two daughters Willie Jo Powell of Houston and Janice Lack of Kountze three brothers Johnny E C and Bob Doggett, one sister Ruth Lowery.
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Edgar M. Doggett
Silsbee
Farmer Funeral Home
David Lee Jenkins
First Baptist Church
Kirbyville
W. D. Sherman
North Hardin Baptist Church
Cunningham Cemetery
Doggett
Center
Bethlehem
Miss Polly Bell Returns Home After Surgery
Miss Polly Bell returned home last week following surgery in hospital, according to local health reports.
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Polly Bell
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