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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1973
Page
1
City finance director Cesar Dominguez cites normal growth as the key cause for the proposed 1973 74 budget rise in Silsbee. The increase totals about 7.5 percent with $786 915 requested this year vs $732 241 in 72 73, a differential of $54 674.
Silsbee's Tigers travel to Huntsville Friday night to face a strong Hornet squad at 7 30 p m on Sam Houston University campus. The Hornets rely on a versatile front led by quarterback Craig Cocoros and a sturdy defense in a 4 4 3 scheme. Silsbee counters with Gary Dean at wing and Gary Laskosky back at quarterback after a solid game against Cleveland.
Voters in Lumberton will choose the first city officials for the newly incorporated city on October 1 at Lumberton High School Vocational building with Judge Marcus Bowman presiding. A September 29 LMUD referendum asks to authorize bonds or warrants to fund water and sewer facilities for the growing Lumberton area.
Explosive and detonation team conducts a three day training exercise sponsored by the Silsbee Police Department near East Texas Wildlife site between Old Highway 96 and US 96 east of town. Police Chief Bob L. Ogden says participants include East Texas Police Academy Kilgore, U S Treasury agents, and a Ft Polk Army demolition unit.
Silsbee police investigated three theft and burglary cases on September 14. A construction site at Pinecrest Subdivision lost tools valued at 243 dollars and about 60 dollars in cash. two power saws a coping saw a drill a sander and other items were reported missing. An unrelated incident at a South US highway service station saw 56 dollars taken from a cash register after a suspect pumped gas and oil. A home on West Avenue P was entered through a bedroom window with a dresser and purses rifled, and rolls of pennies were taken.
Katherine Andrea Irvine, daughter of Jobie and Mrs. Irvine of Silsbee, requires blood for treatment at Texas Children Hospital Houston. She has used about 30 pints since May. donations can be made at Beaumont Blood Center on Laurel Avenue. Irvine teaches in Kountze. grandparents opened an account at the blood center in her name. Blood center hours vary by day.
Police raced to First National Bank after a burglar alarm malfunction triggered at 4 49 p m. Silsbee officers Doane Gilley and Fulgham secured rear and side entries while DPS patrolmen Seaman Deal and Davenport in plain clothes watched the front doors. Warren Bower said the alarm was accidentally activated.
Mrs Danna H Hardy of Ville Platte Louisiana returned home after ten days with her brother and sister in law Camiel Heath in whose home she stayed. An acquaintance social was held in her honor during the visit and she was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Dewey Brown.
Burglary reports describe thefts at C. R. Rateliff home near FM 418 and Mrs. Norman Risinger on Franklin Lake Road north of Silsbee. Guns included a Remington Model 742 and two single action revolvers. a diamond necklace was also taken. Suspect described as about 25, six feet tall, 180 pounds, driving a 1970 green Ford four door. Deputy investigations ongoing.
The Silsbee City Council approved a 1973 74 budget of 786 915 and accepted a Texas Highway Department order to remove the US 96 South median from the Santa Fe tracks to Lindsey Road. They authorized ordinances for a tax levy and budget funding, plus an 11 000 note for road equipment. Bids were opened for three mid range patrol cars. A disputed 784 25 bill for a county jail prisoner illness was discussed.
Hardin County leaders spent an all day session on funding libraries insurance and roads. Library representatives urged increases to keep them in the Texas Library network while County funds may be trimmed for fire departments. Road concerns included Batson potholes and a proposed lateral road tax plan to boost next year’s budget.
Miss Ruth McFadden daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. McFadden was crowned Lumberton High School Homecoming Queen during halftime at the game with West Hardin Oilers on Sept. 21. She headed Raiderettes three years, served as sophomores’ Duchess, and is secretary of DECA Chapter.
The Kountze Courthouse license office will close October 3 and 4 due to staff shortages. Patrolman Larry Avery said tests and renewals can be done at the Beaumont office.
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