Municipal League Names Mayor Hays To Office
Silsbee mayor James L. Hays was elected secretary of the Golden Pine and Oil Region No 16 of the Texas Municipal League at a Port Neches meeting on Thursday September 14. Other Silsbee officials attending were City Manager Ronald Hickerson Assistant City Manager Cesar Dominguez and City Secretary Jerry Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
James L. Hays
Golden Pine and Oil Region No
Texas Municipal League
Port Neches
Ronald Hickerson
Cesar Domninguez
Jerry Jones
Last Rites for Mrs Mansfield Held in Silsbee
Funeral services for Valerie Marie Mansfield 52 of Silsbee were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Farmer Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. A Brussels native, she died Wednesday in a Silsbee hospital. Survivors include her husband Harold Mansfield a daughter Carol Ann Sharp a sister Rene Janssen and a brother Ernest Gerreasu both of Brussels. Also noted is Sgt Jimmy W Williams son of Dale Williams promoted in the U S Air Force serving at Dyess AFB Texas with the 468th Field Maintenance Squadron as it marks its 25th anniversary this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valerie Marie Mansfield
Silsbee
Farmer Funeral Home
Resthaven
John Broussard
All Soul's Catholic Church
Mansfield
Brussels
Belgium
Harold T. Mansfield
Carol Ann Sharp
Rene Janssen
Ernest Gerreasu
Jimmy W. Williams
Dale R. Williams
Rt. 4
U. S. Air Force
Dyess Afb
Tex
468Rd
Air Force
CofC Carnival Set for October 9 14 in Silsbee
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce approves a week long carnival October 9 through 14 at Silsbee Auto Co. lot. Jerry Donaldson to head a prize committee for a TV. New booth space contact Roy Shaker. Chamber funds approved for parade float and beautification efforts. East Texas officials invited to East Texas Parkway Association meeting in Center October 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Chamber of Commerce
Roger Ratliff
Silsbee Auto Co
Silsbee
Jerry Donaldson
Art Cawthon
Roy Shaker
Houston Natural Gas
E. M. Wilen Jr
Joe Watson
Silsno
Ratliff
Chamber
Cawthon
R. Eugene Jonte
Long
East Texas
Chambers of Commerce
East Texas Parkway Association
Center
Mrs. Bessie Sparks Dies in Louisiana at 98
Bessie Sparks aged 98 died Saturday in a Mangham Louisiana hospital after a week of illness. She was mother of A. A Sparks Sr. of this city. Funeral services were held Monday in Many at Warren Meadows Chapel with burial at Magnolia Cemetery in Geneva Texas. She survived by sons, daughters, grandchildren and great and great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Sparks
Mang. la
A. A Sparks Sr
Warren Meadows Chapel
Magnolia
Geneva
Texas
Mr. Sparks
Births in Silsbee area and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs James Marvin Bell of San Antonio welcome son James Marvin Bell Jr born Sept 14. Mrs and Mrs James Loller of Fort Riley Kan greet son born Sept 18. Mr and Mrs Jimmy T Bouse of Silsbee report son Daniel Allen born Sept 3. Various other births listed with hospital names and birth dates in Silsbee Buna Buna area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marvin Bell
San Antonio
James Marvin Bell Jr
J. W. Harris
Atlanta Ga
M. M. Bell
James Loller
Fort Riley
Kan
J. T. Loller
Jimmy T. Bouse
Silsbee
Daniel Allen
Women and Children Hospital
Hardy J. Bourgeois
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Charles Landis
St Elizabeth Hospital
Calvin Lewis Jr
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Courtney Lynn
Doctors Hospital
Benjamin Harry Rhoads Jr
Buna
la Tesha Lanell
Charles David Plaunty
Raymond Wayne Steecley
Victor
Lucas Mark
Testimony Links Young to McCormick Home Murders
In a detailed confession Anderson testified that he and Young aided in killing Mrs McCormick with a bottle hammer and knife and that Young smothered three year old Lieslie Bowman. Anderson said Young feared harming freight agent Klingman and planned to shoot a bystander. Young denied the accusations and claimed he feared Anderson during the assault. He testified he helped urge Anderson to surrender at Houston airport on January 14 and that each man faced one murder rap in Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Young
Klingman
McCormick
Houston Intercontental Airport
Joe Goodwin
Beaumont
Tyler
Local Visitors and Travel in Corpus Christi and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Bessie Read of Corpus Christi and Mrs. Marrell Conway of Orange visit Mrs. J. H. Richardson. The Read and Richardson households will travel with the Lockharts of Mena Arkansas for a visit. Mrs. Ben Smith returns from Los Angeles after attending Clifford Thomas funeral. Mrs. L. W. Belt is hospitalized at St Elizabeth for treatment. Russell Busbs and wife return from vacation in Mexico visiting Del Rio and Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Read
Corpus Christi
Marrell Conway
Orange
J. F. Lockhart
Mena
Ark
J. H. Richardson
Read
Richardson
Lockharts
Ben Smith
Los Angeles
Calif
Clifford Thomas
L. W. Belt
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Russell Busbs
Mexico
Coleman Newman
N del Rio
Cdr
R. E. Busby
Washington, D. C
Exquisett Club To Hold Cookout
The Exquisett Civic Club will hold a meeting and cookout on Sept. 26 at the playground on 21st Street from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu includes fried fish and homemade ice cream. Members are asked to bring their husbands and chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exquisett Civic Club
21St Street
Silsbee School Menus September 25 29
Silsbee school menus for September 25 to 29 list daily meals. Monday features veal cutlets and mashed potatoes. Tuesday pork in gravy. Wednesday fried fish. Thursday hamburgers. Friday chicken salad with sides. Each day includes rolls and milk.
Mrs. L. P. Skinner Injured In Wreck
Mrs. L. P. Skinner was treated at Silsbee Doctors Hospital for injuries after a two car collision at the North Sixth Street and Avenue H intersection on Sept. 20 at 2:25 pm. She rode in a 1972 Chrysler driven by L. P. Skinner joined by James C. Hudson in a 1965 Chevrolet. Patrolman Hubert Davis reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Skinner
Silsbee Doctors Hospital
Silsbee
Hubert Davis
Cub Scout Pack 88 Plans Fall Meeting at Cravens Hall
Cub Scout Pack 88 will hold its first fall organizational meeting Tuesday at 7 p m in Cravens Hall of the First United Methodist Church. The session invites entire families as several new dens are formed with attendees aged 8 through 10. Scoutmaster Alvin Ragan notes the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cravens Hall
First United Methodist Church
Alvin Ragan
Texas Tree Farms Reach Vast Acreage in 1970
As of July 1, 1970, Texas reported 1,746 certified Tree Farms totaling 3,943,674 acres. The figures reflect growth in federal and state programs promoting woodland management across the state as recorded in agricultural statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Notice to creditors and executor for Hannah M Robinson estate
Public notice in Hardin County Texas states original Letters Testamentary were issued to Silsbee State Bank as executor of Hannah M Robinson estate. Creditors must present claims by law. Also zoning board public hearing set for October 3 1972 at City Hall with Chairman David Shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah M. Robinson
Hardin County
Texas
Silsbee State Bank
Silsbee
Jtice
Public Hearing on Zoning Change Slated for Oct 3 1972
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning change in the zoning ordinance on Tuesday October 3 1972 at 7 30 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Wes Latham chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Council
City Hall
David Shows
Planning and Zoning Commission
Good Shepherd Names Officers and Committeemen
Members of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church named officers and committeemen at mid week service on Sept 7. Rev. Lester Sensat urged the new leaders to embrace the duties of their roles as the church year begins Oct 1 and a 200 Sunday School goal is set. Leaders include KE. T. Fikes superintendent E. L. Holmes assistant superintendent Aaron Richardson church training director Mrs. Donald Webb Women’s Mission director Mrs. I. R. Brownlee church clerk James Reeves treasurer Lynn Ester choir and youth director Mrs. Kenneth Gore pianist Mrs. Jack Gore organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Shepherd Baptist Church
Hwy 92 North
Lester Sensat
KE. T. Fikes
E. L. Holmes
Aaron Richardson
Donald Webb
Women’s Mission
I. R. Brownlee
James Reeves
Lynn Ester
Kenneth Gore
Jack Gore
Three Silsbee Officials Earn State Health Certificates
Silsbee Water and Sewer Superintendent Bill Allen Rob ert A. Ruggles and Curtis L Crowell of Silsbee received Certificates of Competency from the Texas State Health Department for expertise in pollution control and sanitary engineering. Awards announced by the Texas Water Utilities Association. Allen earned a B certificate. Crowell works for Houston Chemical Co. Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Water and Sewer
Bill Allen
Robert A. Ruggles
Curtis L Crowell
Silsbee
Texas State Health Department
Texas Water Utilities Association
State Health Department
Allen
Ruggles
Crowell
Houston Chemical Co
Beaumont
Singing Groups To Appear Here At Saint Chapel
The Golden Tones of Beaumont and The Omega Airs of Houston will sing at Saint Chapel Church of God in Christ 510 N. First St Silsbee at 3 pm Sunday Rev H J Simon pastor. Sunday night they will sing at the House of Prayer on 22nd St at 7 30 pm Rev A B Robinson pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Tones
Beaumont
Omega Airs
Houston
Saint Chapel Church of God In Christ
First St
Silsbee
Pam
H. J .Simon
House of Prayer
A. B. Robinson
Open House Observes Hunting Day At East Texas Office
An open house in observance of National Hunting and Fishing Day will be held Saturday Sept. 23 at the East Texas Wildlife Association office on the Eradale Highway east of Baldwin's Gulf Service Station. The public is invited to visit during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas Wildlife Association
Eradale Highway
Baldwin
Gulf Service Station
Clover Leaf Club Meeting Note
The Royal Clover Leaf Club meets at 255 South after 18 Sept. 27 with Mrs Byretha Chaney hosting. Mrs Edith Davenport will preside and Mrs Henrietta J. Thomas serves as publicity chairman.
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Royal Clover Leaf Club
Byretha Chaney
South
Edith Davenport
Henrietta J. Thomas
Silsbee High Homecoming Events Toast 1972
Homecoming activities unfold with an 11 am dinner by Rho Upsilon in the Jr High cafeteria and 1:30 pm auditorium program. A parade from 3:30 pm features loaned parade facilities from Astroworld Six Flags and Busch Gardens followed by a Cres cent Club dance. Receptions honor classes 1952 1962 1963 and 1964 at listed homes.
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Collier
Rho Upsilon
Jr. High
Astroworld
Six Flags
Busch Gardens
Crescent Club
Beaumont Highway
Williard Lake Road
Frank Allen Bell
Carolyn Gilchriest Greene
Silsbee High School
N. 10Th Street
Sarm
Sue (Shine) Roach
Redbud Street
Joanna Smyly
South 3Rd Street
Scout Troop 186 Sets Goals For New Year
Scout Troop 186 met September 13 to organize and select goals for the year. They chose new uniforms and skill awards, discussed earning community recognition, and aimed to become number one. The troop is sponsored by the Latter Day Saints Church with Gene Wilson as scoutmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latter Day Saints Church
Gene Wilson
Budget costs rise as Silsbee faces tighter sewer rules
Hickerson warned the city of Silsbee faces higher expenses from state water pollution laws requiring monitoring of all discharges and septic tanks. The program demands enforceable ordinances, broader discharge data, and funding gaps, while past rates and sales tax continued deficits.
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Hickerson
The
BEE
Silsbee
Mayflower OES Workshop Planned at Masonic Temple
Mayflower Chapter 81 OES will hold a workshop on September 26 starting at 5 p.m. at the Masonic Temple on West Avenue and 15th Street. The session will be led by past matrons and patrons per Mrs A. M. Irvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OES
Masonic Temple
West Avenue
15Th Street
A. M. Irvin
Eastex Opens 36 400 Acres for Public Hunting in East Texas
Eastex Inc will open 36 400 acres of its East Texas lands to licensed hunters this fall in 16 locations from near Kountze and Silsbee to Nacogdoches Martinsville and Votaw Newton. The Texas Parks and Wildlife spokesman calls the season average to better gear for hunting. A free booklet with detailed maps and access directions is offered by W F Miranda of Southwestern Timber Co. Send requests to 229 North Bowie Street Jasper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastex Inc
East Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
W. F. Miranda
Southwestern Timber Co
Eastex
Kountze
Silsbee
Nacogdoches
Martinsville
Votaw
Newton
San Augustine
Jasper
Tyler
Hardin Miranda
Miranda
North
Bowie Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Municipal League
Mayor Hays
Cofc
B. Sparks
Louisiana
Hardin County Area Communities Schools
Sports
Hardin, Jasper
Jefferson Counties
Silsbee Junior High
Caron Heddleston
Leigh McLaughlin
Ethel Means
Nancy Duffle
Roy Bean
Exquisett Club
Silsbee School
Cub Scout Pack
Silshee State Bank of
Silshee, Texas
W. A. Barclay, JR
Wes Latham
Good Shepherd
State Health Dept
Clover Leaf Club
Vanda Beauty
Beauty Counselor
NAVY
Clifton C. Wright
Charles R. Wright
Naval Training Center
Orlando
Fla
Ices ‘Ek
Hoi Goo
Doylene’s
Rachel Jeffcoat
Highway 96 South
Unique Florist
Lamberton Highway
Childress G Witt
Helen Kasper
Mary Seales
Layton’s General Store
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