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Newspaper

Silsbee Bee

Location

Silsbee, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1973

Page

3

Four sites considered for mental health center location

County commissioners heard four proposed sites for the Deep East Texas Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center near Silsbee Pine Ridge Highway 421 and Sour Lake. Dr Bruce Bailey and Ron Edison outlined services while the court approved a board appointment and bids for equipment and a surplus truck modification.

Spurger Silsbee Pine Ridge Sour Lake Deep East Texas Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center Bruce E. Bailey Stephen F. Austin University Psychology Department Ron Edison Detcog Lack Frank Pfisterer National Chemsearch of Irving Rex Moore

Tipps Confined After September Truck Crash

T E Tipps was hospitalized at St Elizabeth Hospital after injuries from a September 17 truck accident near the Silbee Kountees Lumberton area. The crash affected local road traffic and prompted a medical response.

T. E. Tipps St. Elizabeth Hospital Silbee-Kountees An Lumberton

Stover Honored by Hardin County Bar Association

Attorney Earl B. Stover of Silsbee received a Hardin County Bar Association tribute in a ceremony led by president Jack Mc Gaffey. David Crager presented a plaque recognizing Stover's six years as state director and his two decades practicing law in Hardin County.

Earl B. Stover Silsbee Hardin County Bar Association Jack McGaffey Stover David Crager Third District Bar Association of Texas Austin Crager Hardin County Hahn County Bar Association

Sewer Line Ready For Service On 18 19 Streets

Sanitary sewer line in the 18th 19th Street area is now ready for service and citizens can begin tying on. The lift station control board delay is over and the station is operational. About 30 families will be served by roughly 3400 feet of sewer line with work continuing on 20th 21st Street as weather permits.

Silsbee Water and Sewer W. A. Allen the Bee Allen 18Th-19th 20Th and 21St Street

Silsbee City Council Debates Prisoner Board Billing

City officials debated liability and paid a sheriff bill after advice from Roger Ratliff. Mayor Hays criticized bad publicity over a claim Sheriff Billy Paine billed the city. Council members argued the city subsidizes other towns through the county jail contract and raised concerns about prisoner treatment and cell conditions. Landgraf praised library support.

Roger Ratliff Hays Billy Paine Commissioners Court John Ferdinal Silsbee C. E. Landolt Landolt Hardin County

Births in Silsbee and area mark September arrivals

Mr and Mrs James Douglas Wheeler of Beaumont welcome daughter Tonya Renee born Sept 24 at St Elizabeth Hospital. Harold McIntyre and wife of Silsbee have son Sept 25 at Women’s and Children’s Hospital. James R Johnson and wife of Silsbee greet son Sept 21 at Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Additional births include another son Sept 18 to James and spouse Hartman of Silsbee, daughter Sharon LaShanda Sept 20 to Andrew and wife Sells, and twin daughters Rustee and Dustee Kaye Sept 24 to James and wife Martin of Merryville. Other newborns include Juanita Gwyndolin Sept 24 to Heinze and wife Hauffman Thomas, Torino LaCarell Sept 19 to Robert and wife Reece of Kountze, Darrell Dewayne Sept 19 to Roscoe Davis Jr. and wife, and Vernon Otis Sept 23 to Vernon and wife Jones of Silsbee. Lee born Sept 25 to Ralph Von Rutledge and wife of Beaumont.

James Douglas Wheeler Beaumont Tonya Renee St. Elizabeth Hospital J. Wheeler Lumberton Harold McIntyre Silsbee Women’s and Children’s Hospital James R. Johnson James Hartman Jerry E. Castilan Torino LaCarell Robert Edward Reece Kountze Doctors Hospital Darrell Dewayne Roscoe Davis Jr Andrew Sells Sharon LaShanda Vernon Otis Vernon Lee Jones Rustee Kaye Dustee Kaye James Lee Martin Merryville Martins Silsbee Polic Department Juanita Gwyndolin I Doctors Hospital Mrnd Heinze Hauffman Thomas Ralph

City budget shows volume up and taxes tightened

Budget totals rise from 245 162 to 261 048 for water and sewer due to higher service volume. General Fund climbs to 527 867 from 487 079 aided by tougher delinquent tax collection. Building permit fees increase from 1 200 planned to 1 700 forecast. citywide small increases dominate.

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Diana Ann Holton and Thomas E Worry Wed in Lambert on Sept 22

Miss Diana Ann Holton and Thomas E Worry married Saturday September 22 at Fletcher Emanuel Baptist Church Lum berton officiated by Rev Douglas Fincher. Bride wore white gown with veil and carried roses and daisies. Couple to reside in Beaumont where groom works for Mobil Oil Co.

Diana Ann Holton Thomas E. Worry Fletcher Emanuel Baptist Church Fred Holton W. O. Worry Lumberton Douglas Fincher Linda Fincher Larry Nelson Denise Landry Charles Worry Seguin, Tex Janette Hargraves Ruth McFadden Terry Landry Alma Watson Kentwood Edward Holton Beaumont David Holton Art Williams David Hamm Albert McIntyre Lamberton Luke Worry Clifton Powell Helen Fuller Belinda Fuller Myrtle Mary Beard Jasper Peggy Mondebello Independence Denise Mashra Cathy Cunningham Susin Buss Nancy Thornton Houston Mobil Oil Co

Suit Filed In Fatal Accident At Eastex Mill

A $3.402 million federal suit in Beaumont seeks damages for the death of Charles Riley Hughes at Eastex Inc. paper mill Eva dale. Plaintiffs Marilyn Kay Hughes Brandon Lynn Hughes and Jarrod Jay Hughes claim Hughes died from inhalation of sulfuric acid after mask air was replaced by acid vapor during work at Tower No. 50.

Eastex Inc Evadale Beaumont Marilyn Kay Hughes Brandon Lynn Hughes Jarrod Jay Hughes Charles Riley Hughes Vermont Hughes Stebbins Engineering and Manufacturing Co No. 50

Presbyterian Youth Host Dance Recaps Varsity Football Victory

The Youth of the Church of the First Presbyterian Church hosted an after the game dance for friends and Varsity football players last Friday evening in the fellowship hall. About 90 young people enjoyed music dancing refreshments and fellowship following the Tigers win over the Cleveland Indians.

Church of the First Presbyterian Church Tiger Cleveland Indians

The Happy BluePirds Meet At Hartman Home

The Blue Bird group held a meeting on September 25 at Mrs Jewell Hartman’s home. Jan Hare called the meeting to order and Helen Copeland led the Bluebird cheer. Kayla Kelly collected dues and Mona McKinley served refreshments. Mary Oroyella led the group in a song.

Happy BluePirds Jewell Hartman Jan Hare Helen Copeland Kayla Kelly

Burglars Loot Silverware Rifle and Beef in Home Theft

Mrs. Risinger reported multiple thefts upon returning home at 10 a m Sunday. The burglarized items include silverware valued at 750 dollars a .270 Weatherby Mag with 48x scope a British Enfield 303 rifle and a side of beef. The entry appears to have occurred while she was away since Sept 18.

Risinger

Deanna Hill Installed as Worthy Advisor in Silsbee Rainbow Assembly

Miss Deanna Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hill, will be installed as worthy advisor of Silsbee Assembly 282 Order of the Rainbow for Girls in an Open Installation at the Masonic Temple Saturday at 7 p.m. Supported by installing officers Julie Brittain Candace Christian Sara Griffin and others with a reception to follow in the recreation hall.

Deanna Hill Silsbee Assembly Order of the Rainbow Masonic Temple Dean Hill Munffett Courts First United Methodist Church Silsbee High School Julie Brittain Candace Christian Sara Griffin Pat Cartrett Debbie Herrington Susan Hodges Martha Harrell Diane Powell Hope Patty Queen Cherry Pryor Pat Tobey Bert Yancey Renee B. Powell Molly Kendricks Gaye Drake Nature Charon Costnér Shelia Bryan Fidelity Vicki Beck Rosanne Baker Servier Cindy White Confidential Observer Karen Kelly Outer Observer Myra Jacks Brenda King Recreation Hall

Silsbee High Homecoming to honor six classes

Silsbee High School Homecoming Oct 4-6 honors graduating classes of 1923 1933 1943 1953 1963 and 1973 with reunions dinners a dance a parade and the Homerooming football game against the Liberty Panthers announced by Warren F Bower president of the Silsbee Ex Students Association. A full events list will run in THE SILSBEE BEE on Oct 4.

Silsbee High School Liberty Panthers Warren F. Bower Silsbee Ex-Students Association Silsbee Bee

Butchered Cow Found Near Sour Lake in Hardin County

Hardin County Sheriff reports a cow on Henry Dagat's Sour Lake property was shot and partially butchered two miles west of Sour Lake near FM 105. The right forequarter was removed and investigators began examining the scene for leads.

Henry Dagat Sour Lake FM 105 Paine Chnt Jesse Curt Ped

Forse and Broussard Tie Vows in Good Shepherd Ceremony

Kathy Jo Forse and John Paul Broussard wed Sept 15 in Good Shepherd Baptist Church chapelHouston officiant Rev. Lester Sensat. The bride, given by her father, wore white bridal satin with Chantilly lace and seed pearls. The couple will reside in Silsbee where she attends Silsbee High School and he works at Lee Engineering Company in Lumberton.

Kathy Jo Forse John Paul Broussard Good Shepherd Baptist Church Lester Sensat Houston Bobby L. Forse L. G. Diamond Stephen R. Broussard Denver Colo Patricia Diane McAdams Rachel McMillan Larry Lewis Marrriage Chantilly Dickie Jane Forse Stephen Broussard Joseph Broussard Greg Jordan John Silsbee Silsbee High School Broussard Lee Engineering Company Lumberton

WWI Vets District Meet Set in Port Arthur Sept 29

Jefferson County Barracks and Auxiliary 988 host the second district quarterly meeting of the World War I Veterans, second district, in Port Arthur at the OCAW Hall on Stadium Street. Registration starts 9:30 a.m. A joint session follows at 10:30 with welcome by Port Arthur Mayor Bernice Sadler.

Jefferson County O.C.A.W. Hall Stadium Port Arthur Bernice Sadler A. A. Hunter V. A Houston John W. Clairborne Houston v .A. Hospital Albert M. Foster Arthur G. Lundine Valera Pattilo Susie Lundine Myrtle Vincent

Sandi Williams to wed Michael Dolan in September

Mrs. Maxcille Williams announces the forthcoming marriage of her daughter Sandi Gayle to Michael DeWayne Dolan. Dolan is the son of Mrs. Bobbie Sheffield of Victor and Mike J. Dolan of Queens Springs Mississippi. The wedding is planned September 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of the bride elect's aunt Mrs. C. E. Reed of Lumberton. Friends and relatives are invited through the press.

Maxcille Williams Sandi Gayle Michael DeWayne Dolan Bobbie Sheffield Victor Mike J. Dolan Queens Springs Miss Ride -Elect C. E. Reed Lumberton

Notice of Estate of Velmar Jackson Probate

Original Letters Testamentary issued Sept 10 1973 for Velmar Jackson in Hardin County Texas Cause 3682 to executor Richard Ernest Jackson residing Silsbee Texas with mailing address c o Earl B Stover Attorney at Law P O Box 1658 Silsbee TX 77656. All claims must be presented within legal time. Dated September 21 1973.

Velmar. Jackson Hardin County Texas Richard Ernest Jackson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Farley Bowers Silsbee United Appeals Vera Allbritton Silsbee Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Emho Elester Pryor E. J. Dietrich Linda Callaway Layton’s Center Linda Morgan Deeya Cosmetics Charlotte Segrest Gerald D. Adaway, JR Elmer OF MR. Adaway Morris Moore Chevrolet Tommy Moore Morris Moore Chevrolet, Inc Eastex Mill Eastex Presbyterian Youth Blue Bird Group Rainbow Order SHS Hardin County Sheriff's Office The BEE Hongry Hartman Raiders John Broussard WWI Sandi Williams Michael Dolan Velma O. Jackson Silsbee Drug Store E. Ave Elaine Gore Hardin County Extension Service Bewdie Mawes Seterdes Be Fm Olor
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