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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1954
Page
1
A group of area residents presented a petition Tuesday night urging the extension of Silsbee city limits to include the zone bounded by Roosevelt Drive extension and Old Kountze Road. Council discussed the proposal after lengthy deliberation.
Silsbee Independent School District reports total enrollment of 2394 this Wednesday, with 927 in grades 1-5, 497 in grades 6-8, and 511 in high school, including 1935 white students and 459 in Waldo Mathews colored school. City council discusses extending services to fringe areas, water line upgrades, and curb and gutter projects.
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Landry of Port Arthur were visitors in the L. J. Sagstetter home last Friday.
Curtis Keown, owner of Silsbee Sporting Goods, and his wife captured four youths burglarizing Keown's grocery on highway 96. They surrendered after Keown, with a gun, challenged them. deputy sheriff Ira Moore detained the quartet. The suspects, aged 14 to 17, include Walter E. Peto of Buna on parole. They face Jasper county investigations for related break ins including Kirbyville and Silsbee sites.
Sheriff Whit Whitaker described the Labor Day weekend as exceptionally quiet with four arrests reported by Deputy Dave Rountree. In September the sheriff’s office logged 27 arrests including three DWI, three traffic, two theft, three burglary, twelve drunks, two disturbing the peace, one parole violator and one insanity case.
The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company office at 210 Earnest Street will close on Saturdays starting September 11. Hours shift to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with staff Mrs. Carolyn L. Ratcliff and Mrs. Mary Jon Tarver handling service. A night depository at the front entrance will accept bill payments when closed.
Mr. Rountree said two men were held for other states. The remainder included arrests for affrays and disturbing the peace. There were 11 prisoners in jail Tuesday afternoon.
A visit to New York reveals Madison Square Garden as a multi use venue from ice shows to rodeos. The night features a heavyweight bout as fans rise for the national anthem and pay tribute to sports writer Grantland Rice, while Ni no Valdez defeats Hurricane Jackson in the ring.
Birdwell department stores have bought the Perkins and DuBose building in Jasper and will run it as the seventh Birdwell store. Rayford Birdwell confirms the move, with J. C. King Jr. of Woodville named to lead the Jasper outlet. The new store will close about four weeks for remodeling.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. May plan a two week vacation to Salt Lake City. He is described as a nephew of Mrs. W. E. Johnson of Silsbee.
Julius Gordon of Jefferson Amusement Co announces start within three weeks on a new drive-in theater north of Kirby mill in Silsbee. The 40 by 80 foot screen will serve 550 cars with a section for colored patrons. six months to complete with Sam Landrum supervising.
The Silsbee Independent School District board ordered strict enforcement of the compulsory education law. Supt. Don L. Hough was told to investigate truancy and warn parents. The board also considered costs for girls play space at the high school, including two tennis courts, two volleyball courts, and two basketball courts.
Silsbee Highs Tigers travel to Henderson for an AAA football opener under Coach Billy Dinkle. About 30 players will make the trip as Henderson seeks a strong home debut. Key backs Red Willett and Robert Davis lead a ground oriented attack with Pete McKinney at quarterback and a developing aerial balance. The squad departs at noon and plans a 4 30 pre game meal followed by a halftime band performance.
Three men were hospitalized after a Sunday morning collision between two pickup trucks in Saratoga. Sheriff Whit Whitaker reported the wreck occurred when a truck pulled from the Saratoga post office in front of the other. Names listed: Herbert Walcott Chester Wyatt Leonard Loftin.
Miss Ann McNeil daughter of Dr and Mrs W C McNeil left Monday for Austin to teach at a cerebral palsy school marking a career move for the educator.
Hardin County reports 5009 students enrolled for 1954 55 with Silsbee district supplying 1935 white and 459 colored pupils. Old time Kirby Lumber employees will be honored during the Industrial Roundup pageant with a coronation planned for one of ten candidate girls.
Saturday night recreation programs for youth at the Community hall have been discontinued due to low attendance not justifying expense and effort. Mrs. Winifred Bryant, president of the Legion Aux. confirms the decision.
Mr and Mrs L J Sagstetter and their son Raymond visited relatives in Shreveport last weekend.
County Judge Fletcher Richardson announced the commissioners set October 9 for a 575000 right-of-way bond election. Funds will finance expanding road projects, including widening and curb and gutter work on Highway 96 in Silsbee. Bonds issued as needed to save interest. warrants used otherwise.
Silsbee chapter of the Christian Action Association of Hardin County will meet Friday at First Baptist Church. The session begins at 7 30 p.m. with Rev. Floyd M. Moore as president, followed by an 8 p.m. screening of the United Texas Dry Film The Brain That Counts for the public.
The House of Martha Catholic Ladies announce a rummage sale in Santa Fe park on Monday. A large assortment of serviceable clothing will be available for shoppers.
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