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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1962
Page
1
An editor reflects on Silsbee Texas discovering its identity as a young, progressive city. In 24 years it has a growing library, efficient schools, modern stores, growing churches, and a friendly, inclusive community. Residents urge active participation and constructive criticism to shape future plans.
A two-car crash at the north city limits of Silsbee near Highway 92 left four year old Sandra Tynes with a serious head injury and several family members hurt with minor cuts and bruises. The Tynes family and James Edward Drake 16 of Silsbee were involved. State trooper Cecil Cain investigated as rain fell. Injured were taken to Hardin Memorial Hospital then transferred to St Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont.
After a day of conferences Judge Stilwell recessed in Kountze leaving 36 Silsbee business men subpoenaed and a restraining order in place. Hearing reset for Oct 5 with a new judge. land companies and school officials fail to settle. Tax roll work halted and school operations may be jeopardized amid ongoing litigation.
Bill Mauldin of Jacksonville Texas governor of District 2S-1 spoke at the Silsbee Lions Club meeting. He urged Lions to foster Generous Consideration and noted over 655000 Lions worldwide as a peace corps. October is Membership Development Month and encouraged new and reinstated members. Visitors Buddie Lyle and Hubert Nelson attended. District 2S-1 covers 68 clubs with more than 2700 members.
In season openers at Greer Junior High of Victor, the Tiger Cubs dominated eighth graders 28-6 and ninth graders 24-6. Harold Blyth, Bo Roy, Iv ory Hatch led the eighth grade surge as Roy scored twice. Melvin Spell Whe added points for the ninth graders while Norman Wallace and Bruce Partin connected on a two point conversion.
Wayne McClanahan captured the Silsbee Country Club championship on his 17th birthday by defeating Billy Fuller. Elton Brookins won the first flight title, Paul Georgas took the second, Mark Moseley the third, and Lloyd Karnes won the fourth, each defeating listed opponents.
Earl Wills led the Court of Honor for Boy Scout Troop 88 in Cravens Hall First Methodist Church last night. Scoutmaster Joe Hignett oversaw awards including tenderfoot Chester Hooks second class Alf Barton first class Allen Freeman star rank Pete Farmer life award and merit badges awarded by Hignett and E A Airhart. Refreshments were arranged by Mrs. Harry Holt.
The Hardin County Sheriff's Department booked 30 persons into the county jail over the past weekend. Twenty arrests were for drunk and disorderly conduct. The rest include four for driving while intoxicated two involved in accidents two for hot check and two for liquor violations.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Davis and children joined Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Marshall of Beaumont and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Doughharty of Lumberton along with Mrs. Arabelle Richardson of Kir royale for a recent social visit to Mrs. T. A. Hicks.
The Eva dele Neches River bridge project in Texas, a 1 111 772 52 dollar 2 6 mile highway upgrade, should carry traffic by October 15 barring unforeseen issues. The first phase is done with three weeks left on base and surfacing, and pavement completed on the Jasper County side. A second project along US 69 from Kountze north to Honey Island is already largely finished with four lanes open and maintenance expected in about two weeks.
Seven men pled guilty in County Judge Fletcher Richardson s court this week. Robert N. Clark paid 250 dollars in theft. Harvey Maddox drew a year in county jail for aggravated assault. Rollin Baxter 100 dollars for malicious mischief. Carl Deresterburg 100 dollars for a like charge. Sherman Perry Jr 100 dollars plus 50 for unlawful conversion with three days jail. Carmain Lopez 50 dollars plus three days, and DWI for Whittington 109 dollars plus three days. All were tried Monday.
Ferral Wyman Chessher twenty two of Kountze was taken to Baptist Hospital Beaumont in a Pace ambulance after his 1962 Oldsmobile left Highway 64 at the north city limits and struck a utility pole. He suffered cuts and abrasions but was not believed severely injured. Patrolman Leo Kickman investigated the crash.
Samuel James Havard 62 of Houston received a 35 year term from Judge H A Coe in 88th District Court for armed robbery tied to the Sept 11 Chester State Bank holdup. The $4653 stolen was recovered after his arrest near Chester. Co-defendant W F Bunning remains pending. Havard pleaded guilty after indictment.
The first 1962 Tiger Rag issue from Silsbee High School appears in The Silsbee Bee. Mrs. Stella Vanderburg ends sponsorship after 1942. Mrs. Lee Flowers takes over. Joyce Miller and Nelson Tennison are editors with a full staff listed. Mrs. D H Suitt returns from Houston weekend visit.
Reserved seat tickets for the Silsbee Tigers versus French Buffalo grid game Friday at 7 30 in Purple Stadium Beaumont are on sale at the high school office. Assistant Superintendent Bruce Watts Jr. says student tickets are on sale with no advance sale discount. Reserved seats for Silsbee vs Jasper on Oct 19 may also be purchased.
Silsbee handed Liberty a 26 to 0 defeat as the Tigers showcased a potent ground game and aerial attack. Paul Johnson starred with three rushing touchdowns and two passing scores, while Gerald Walker connected on a late 28 yard score to Dale Dillon.
The Junior-Senior PTA meets Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Junior High Auditorium. Miss Joan Caldwell of Beaumont Family Service arranges the program on self development through personal discipline and teen age code discussion. Mrs. J. R. Sims is program chairman and will be joined by weeks Crawford and J. B. Griffith introducing faculty. The budget will be adopted in the business session led by Mrs. C. D. Thompson. Membership chair Mrs. Joe Fuller will operate an at table for memberships.
H. Baker, formerly with Santa Fe in Galveston, moved to Silsbee this week to become car foreman in the local shops. He fills the post formerly held by the late Irie Hyde and plans to settle as a permanent citizen with his wife. The Bakers plan to search for a home in Silsbee.
The Knights of Pythias lodge held a chili supper and discussed plans for the annual Christmas party for underprivileged children. B H Gilley presided as chair, with Richard Weatherby and C E Landolt Sr named to the committee. Donations are welcomed via containers in local businesses as the lodge budget runs around $300 each year.
Elmer Glen born to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Adu wavy Sr. of Silsbee on September 25. Dorothy Kerrs daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Johnson of Kountze born September 13. Howard Bruce to Mr. and Mrs. Rayford Freeman of Villages Mills born September 21. Jimmie Lynn, a son, to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Snider of Voth on September 22. Michelle to Mr. and Mrs. Joel Jackson of Port Acres born September 22. David Dawson born September 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cravy of Silsbee.
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