The Silsbee Bee (Silsbee, Tex.), Vol. 69, No. 50, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 14, 1988 Page: 3 of 50
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Attorney General
Selecting A
Used Car
If you're in the market for a
car, chances are you’ll be
looking at used vehicles. That's
because the average new car
costs about $13,000, while the
average previously owned car
costs only about $5,000. But
used cars vary a lot. Do you
know what to look for when
buying a used car?
FIRSTSTEPS
Attorneys in my consumer
protection division recommend
that you check first with Con
sumer Reports, a national mag-
azine found in most public
libraries. This magazine can
give you data on specific models
and years of various auto:
mobiles. The authors will tell
you which brands and year
models to be careful about,
based on frequency of repair
records.
If you know exactly what
kind of car you want, your best
bet may be to buy from a
private seller. You will want to
ask the owner questions about
the condition of the car, whe-
ther it has ever been involved
in an accident, and why the car
is now for sale.
CHECKING WE CAR
You should always take the
car for a test drive and have the
car carefully inspected by a
qualified mechanic. There are
some things you can check
yourself. Check tires for un-
even wear, which may indicate
an alignment problem. If the
tires are heavily worn, but the
odometer reflects low mileage,
something is probably wrong-
maybe the dealer has rolled
back the odometer. This prob-
lem is more common than
consumers realize.
To check shock absorbers,
push down hard on each corner
of the car. If you see that it
continues bouncing after the
first rebound, it may need new
shock absorbers.
Also, check the seat covers
and seats. If the inside is
extremely worn and the
odometer says only 15,000
miles, again there may be
something wrong with the
odometer reading.
WHAT THE LAW SAYS
Under state law, the buyer
and the seller must both sign a
notarized statement describing
the sale and the amount of sales
tax due. This form includes a
notation of the odometer read-
ing. When this is filled out, the
seller must give the form to the
buyer, with the Certificate of
Title. It is extremely important
to remember to get the certifi-
cate. It is illegal to sell a car in
Texas without transferring ti-
tle to the buyer.
FOR MORE HELP
There are many other facts
to consider when buying a used
car. The more you read and
look before buying, the more
likely you are to make a good
choice. We will be glad to send
you our free brochure "Buying
or Selling a Car," just one of
many publications available at
our Consumer Protection reg-
ional offices in Austin, Dallas,
El Paso, Houston, Lubbock,
McAllen, and San Antonio, The
Attorney General’s office is the
people's law firm. We’re here to
help you.
DR. HOWARD E.
CHIROPRACTOR, P.C.
Emphasis On
BACK PAIN
NECK PAIN
HEADACHES
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Call:
85-2611
715 North 5th Street
Silsbee, Texas
Correction
A newsstory in the Jan. 7
Bee listing the marriage licens-
es issued by the county clerk of
Hardin County during the mon-
th of December contained an
inadvertant omission and a
duplication of one name.
The correct listings are:
Derrick Duane Terry, 19,
and Katrina Lynn Ard, 19.
Wallace S. Whisenhant, 23,
and Regina Lynelle Whisen-
hant, 22.
The Bee regrets the error.
Child Population
In 1985 there were 13 million
only children living in the United
States, about 50 percent more
than 20 years ago.
FOR ONLY *40.00
OLD
GOLD
Over 600Rings
and Pendants To
Choose From
Bring ut your old gold rings,
chains, class Tings or any other
10 - 14 - 18 karat gold and wo
will make her a great Valen-
tine's gift.
In Hardin County's most
modern shop we can set your
stones or ours at a small fee.
"WE CREATE YOUR IMAGINAITONI"
Frank’$
Jewelry
Serving You Smca 1946
135 E. Ave. H Downtown Silsbaa j
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Several Persons
Enter Guilty Pleas
Several guilty pleas were
heard in separate cases in
county court action on Dec. 29
and Jan. 4, according to County
Attorney Bevil Wright's re-
cords.
Calvin Lee Prochazlea, 33,
P.O. Box 8606, Lumberton,
pleaded guilty to a charge of
driving while intoxicated. He
was fined $400, plus court
costs, and was placed on a
30-day sentence suspended
over 12 months of probation.
Gerald L. Peoples, 38, 1192
McFaddin, No. 8, Beaumont,
pleaded guilty to a charge of
driving while intoxicated. He
was fined $400, plus court
costs, and was placed on a
60-day sentence suspended
over 12 months of probation.
Willard Slaughter, 29, P.O.
Box 8464, Lumberton, pleaded
guilty to a charge of driving
while intoxicated. He was fined
$300, plus court costs, and was
placed on a 30-day sentence
suspended over 12 months of
probation.
Charles Coco Jr., 33, Rt. 9,
Box 690, Sour Lake, pleaded to
a charge of making a false
report to an officer. He was
fined $100, plus court costs, and
was placed on six months of
unadjudicated probation.
Gilbert E. Silcox, 37, P.O.
Box 9021, Beaumont, pleaded
guilty to a charge of driving
while intoxicated. He was fined
$250, plus court costs, and was
placed on a 30-day sentence
suspended over six months of
probation.
Rhonda Parham, 32, 295
Freeway Rlvd., Vidor, pleaded
guilty to a charge of driving
while intoxicated. She was
fined $600, plus court costs, and
was placed on a 60-day sen-
tence suspended over 12 mon-
ths of probation. Her driver’s
license was suspended for six
months.
John D. Olsen, 28, Oleander
No. 3, Lumberton, pleaded
guilty to a charge of driving
while, intoxicated.*He was fined
$750, plus court costs, and was
placed on a 90-day sentence
suspended over 12 months of
probation.
Martin Ray Loggins, 37, P.O.
Box 553, Evadale, pleaded guil-
ty to a charge of driving while
intoxicated. He was fined $100,
plus court costs, and was
sentenced to 15 days in jail. He
was given credit for time
served.
John D. Benton, 24, P.O. Box
374, Spurger, pleaded guilty to
a charge of driving while intoxi-
cated. He was fined $300, plus
court costs, and was placed on a
30-day sentence suspended
over 12 months or probation.
He was given credit for six days
served in jail.
Gregory L. Deking, 26, 1065
W. Circle Dr., Vidor, pleaded
guilty to a charge of possession
of marijuana. He was fined
$350, plus court costs, and was
placed on six months of un-
adjudicated probation.
Bosey Elam, 50, 1715 Der-
mon St., Silsbee, pleaded guilty
to a charge of reckless driving
and was fined $200, plus court
costs. Elam also pleaded guilty
to Justice of the Peace Kenneth
Enloe on a charge of public
intoxication and was fined
$213.50.
Add-Washed Jeans
Are Less Durable
COLLEGE STATION-If you
bought this season’s fashion-
able “acid-washed” or "frosted”
denim clothing, don’t expect it
to last as long as the other
denim clothes in your war-
drobe.
According to Dr. Ann Beard,
a clothing and textiles specialist
with the Texas A&M Univer-
sity Agricultural Extension
Service, white or acid-washed
jeans are washed with volcanic
rock that may have been pick-
led in hydrocholoric acid.
“This harsh treatment blea-
ches the dye to make the
surface fibers white. However,
it also may reduce the strength
and durability of the denim
fabric by as much as 25 to 50
percent,” she explains.
"If the acid treatment comes
after the garment is sewn, it
may also have the effect of
weakening the seams so they
split open easily,” says Beard.
The specialist notes that
acid-washed denim clothing is
typically higher priced than
regular denim, but consumers
should understand they’re pay-
ing extra for the fashion look
and not durability.
Countrymen To Sing
The Countrymen Quartet, a
gospel singing group, will pre-
sent a concert in the Kountry
Church in Fred Jan. 16 at 7
p.m.
Rev. Earl Knighton is pastor
of the church.
WANT ADS GET RESULTS
South County News
R.D. RIVES, Reporter
Hardin County residents may
be eligible for a reduction in
auto insurance premium from
10-20 percent for a term of two
or three years based on the
insurance firm carrying the
policy.
To qualify, one must have
taken a recent defensive driv-
ing course. Upon completion
two certificates are issued, one
for the insurance company and
one for the individual. If lost,
another can be obtained for a $2
fee.,
In case of an accident (your
fault) and a ticket is issued,
another course taken immedi-
ately will erase that record.
Price of the course is $7.
A "50 Alive" tour driving
defensive course will be opened
Jan. 26-27 in the Historical
Commission room at the
Kountze court house at 9 a.m.
The two-day four-hour ses-
sions necessary for completion
will be conducted by Mrs. May
Tillery, assisted by Mrs. Ar-
lene Fountain. Both are quali-
fied instructors having taught
driving courses for a no. of
years on a volunteer basis.
Mrs. Tillery is the assistant
state coordinator for the Driv-
ers Improvement Program
sponsored by AiA.R.P. A re-
tired teacher having taught in
P.A. schools for 30 years.
Her assistant, Mrs. <■ Foun-
tain, has conducted classes at
Fletcher Emanual and Pine
Crest Baptist churohes, the
Best Years Center, and in
Orange. She has assisted Mrs.
Tillery in classes held locally,
Wildwood, Woodville, and Ana-
huac.
Mrs. Tillery is interested in
starting a class in the Lumber-
ton area. "If enough persons
are interested,” Mrs. Tillery
said, “we will begin a class
there also."
South County voters who
attended the political forum
sponsored by the Lumberton
Business & Professional Wo-
men had an opportunity to
speak to the four candidates
vying for the seat as State
Representative for District 20;
but only a minimum public
turn-out met the contenders,
Curtis Soileau, Lumberton;
Ken Pelt, Sour Lake; W.L.
“Bubba” Pate, Beaumont; and
Dr. Ron McMurry, Jasper.
After the initial speech with
each expressing their political
views, Dorothy Griffen of the
Lumberton Chamber Of Com-
merce asked each on an indivi-
dual basis their views on cer-
tain issues.
In responding to her question
concerning their plans to pro-
mote small businesses closer to
the need of the area, all said
they would support and help
promote such endeavors. All
denied supporting any special
interest groups; and to Ms.
Griffin’s inquiry as to their
availability, each pledged com-
munication with the public at
all times.
On the sensitive issue of
economic development, all pro-
claimed a special interest; but
one maintained that he would
not support lotteries in the
state. All candidates stated
that they would stand against
the passing of a personal in-
come tax, but predicted that in
the future the tax would be
inevitable.
"Where were the posters
announcing your candidacy
printed?" was a question that
seemed to take each candidate
by surprise. After a studied
pause, three reluctantly ad-
mitted that some were pro-
duced out of the county, one
out-of-state, and another that
as yet he did not have the
posters for his campaign except
for a few printed in his particu-
lar locale. Expense of printing
was the main reason given for
not having the printing done
locally.
All candidates favored the
Silver Haired Legislature; and
one in his initial address spoke
of support for indigent care and
hospital costs, an issue on
which most senior citizens are
concerned.
*•*****•*••*
Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Jackson
attended funeral services for
Mrs. Jackson's brother, Fuel
Collins, last week. -
Collins died Jan. 4 at a Bryan
hospital after an illness. He was
69.
Services were held at the
Lone Oak Baptist Church in
Snook, T4x. with Rev. Henry
Stovall officiating. Burial was
in the Snook cemetery.
Collins, a native of Sugar
Town, La. resided in Snook and
was the owner of the E.R.
Travel Courts there.
He is survived by his wife,
Libby Collins; son Robert Col:
tins, both of Snook; daughter,
Dianne Williams of DeRidder,
La.; three brothers, Emery,
Carl, and Garnie Collins of
Snook; two sisters, Evelyn
Jackson of Lumberton, and
Gertrude Wilson of DeRidder.
The Silsbee Chapter of
A.A.R.P. met Jan. 4 for the
regular covered dish supper,
business, and program. An
after-dinner skit was arranged
by program chairman. Noble
Guledge.
The comical skit “Ordor In
The Court” was acted out by
Walt McMilln, “the accused"
and Link Skillern as “judge”.
The "trial" involved the
shooting of the defendent’s
ex-boyfriend.
Skillern in red wool wig and
robe (bathrobe) administered
the oath "To tell the truth
The World's Most
Widely Used
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whenever possible" using a
Sears catalogue and a claw
hammer as a gavel to McMillan
clad in overalls and wearing his
cap in court.
During the dinner hour a
unique covered dish brought by
a visitor, Mattie Jones of Fred,
created an interest in the
receipe. By popular demand,
she shares with all who asked.
Layer Avocado Salad
2 or 3 avocados (chopped;
Vtsmall onion (chopped); 6 oz.
pienate sauce (mild); 1 large
tomato (chopped); 1 16 oz.
carton sour cream; Amer. or
cheddar cheese.
In an 8X 13 dish begin layer
with chopped avocados and add
alternate layers of remaining
ingredients. Top with grated
cheese.
Ms. Jones adds that the salad
can be used as a dip.
TNI SILSBil III, Thursday, January 14,14SI, Suction 1, Tags )
Expression Of Thinks
The family of Raymond Ber
nard Jackson wish to thank the
many friends and relatives for
all the kind deeds, flowers and
telegrams during the loss of our
loved one. Special thanks to
Rev. Jimmy Chapman for Jjeing
there when needed most. May
God bless you all.
Mrs. Florastine Jackson
and family
strokes, and high blood pres-
sure. 6. Get enough calcium to
prevent osteroporosis. Low-fat
yogurt, skim milk, cheese, sar-
dines, salmon, and dark green
vegetables all are excellent
sources. 7. Include fiber
(roughage) in daily diet to
prevent hemorroids, varicose
veins, keep weight and choles-
terol levels down and, accord-
ing to recent studies may
prevent colon cancer by keep-
ing you regular. 8. Begin a
fitness program that will
strengthen your abdominal
muscles. A flat tummy will not
only be attractive and make
clothes fit better, but will act as
a girdle that prevents lower
back pain by keeping posture in
line. Most lower-back pain and
other back complaints are
caused by flabby abdominal
muscles.
Happy Birthday To
Bonnie Kadlecek
Bennie's 20 TWICE
COUNTY BRIEFS:
Jan. 15 - Advanced registration
for Wildflower Seminar to be
held Jan. 30, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at
Breckenridge Fine Arts Cent-
er. Speaker Katie McKinney,
Botanist, Natl. Wildflower Re-
search Center in Austin.
Jan. 21 - S.C.A.T. meets at
Kountze courthouse. Business
at 10 a.m. Covered dish at
noon.
DEIR'S DRIVE IN
655 West Avenue N
Budweiser and Miller Lite
Keg Beer
ONLY LARGE SIZE
Thursday, January U, 1988
Read Matthew 14:27-31
When (Peter) saw the wind
boisterous, he was afraid; and
beginning to sink, he cried,
saying, Lord, save me.
-Matthew 14:30 (KJV)
During a trip to help work on
a church damaged in a hurri-
cane, I was impressed by a
radio sermon. It was about
Jesus walking on the water.
Peter tried to go to Jesus but
became afraid and began to
sink.
The rest of the way home I
pondered this story. I have felt
like Peter many times since
joining the church. In my
service to the Lord as a
layperson, I have felt called to
do something. But as I stepped
out I would always become
afraid and pull back, and in so
doing, weaken my faith. It was
as if I had one foot in the water
and one foot in the boat, not
knowing what God wanted me
to do. On Sundays I was busy
building my faith, but during
the week I was too concerned
with appearances in the busi-
ness world to trust Jesus
totally.
When I got home I made a
commitment to “get out of the
boat." There have been times of
doubt, and I sometimes feel
myself beginning to sink. But in
prayer I feel assured and can
concentrate again on what God
wants me to do. Through
prayer I feel in touch with God
through Christ and let God lead
me drily.
PRAYER: Thank You, God, for
reminding us in scripture that
we can do anything for You
when we trust th Jesus. Amen.
Thought For The Day
What boat is God calling me to
stop out?
Sustitute Teacher,
Aide Course Offered
i
A substitute teacher/ride
course will be conducted on
January 19 and 21 from 6:30-
9JX) p.m. in the Middle School,
Room 112.
This course which is required
to get on the substitute teacher
/ride list in S.I.S.D., will be
offered one more time in Feb-
ruary when Community Edu-
cation classes start.
Cemetery AAeeting
Resthaven Cemetery Care
Association will meet Jan. 18 at
7 p.m. in the Gulf States
meeting room.
Conley Bradshaw is president
of the group.
Vanishing Ship
The remains of an unidentified
19th-century sailing ship, a fugi-
tive visitor from a bygone age,
emerged tWo years ago on a beach
on North Carolina’s Outer Banks,
only to vanish three weeks later.
Walking at the mall regime
has become the in thing for the
modern health-conscious to
keep off extra pounds and aid
the heart; but a B C T bulletin
lists other important health
practices that keeps one fit. 1.
Drinking plenty of water drily,
6-8 glasses will help prevent
kidney stones and prevent uri
nary tract infections. 2. To
avoid high blood pressure, ul-
cers, and colitis, relax for 20
minutes every day to be rid of
tension and become more pro-
ductive. 3. Exercise daily (that
walking regime). 4. Weigh of-
ten so those pounds will not
creep up on you. 5. Avoid fats
in diet that may prevent build-
up of plaque in arteries (athero-
sclerosis) which may help pre-
vent senility, heart attacks,
Per Keg
385-3749
Carl’s Jewelry
Repair
wishes to express their appreciation to all of
their good friends and customers of Silsbee and
surrounding area for their kindness, thought-
fulness and prayers during our misfortune in the
loss of our son.
NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS AS USUAL
Gratefully,
Earl D. Carl and Family
BIRDWELL'S CLEARANCE SALE
MEN'S VELOUR
ROBES
REG. PRICE $29.00
$]988
.....CLEARANCE PRICE
LADIES' FALL VALUES TO $110.00
DRESSES 30%
MEN'S DURANGO CT"*B0Y REG. $79.95
BOOTS .......CliARANCE PRICE $59M
BOOTS ... m« $136s*
On. a
Ladies'
roup- / BEAVER WESTERN
VALUES TO $50.00
r like Footworks > m
SHOES
V2 PRICE
HATS
REDUCED FOR CLURANCt
NOW ONLY
*36”
VALUES TO
$33.00
CHILDREN'S SPORTSWEAR it stone
$1.11 TO $13.18
REDUCED FOR CLEARANCE
LADIES' WOOL COATS AND ALL WEATHER COATS
REG. $05.00TO$145.80 NOW ONLY ^48*® 10^86^
ONE GROUP JUNIOR AND MISSES WRANGLER JEANS
REG. PRICE $29.00 REDUCED TO M 9®®
- MEN'S COATS AND JACKETS
WERE $25.00 TO $55.00 CLEARANCE PRICE 7®® 10^34®®
BOY'S COATS AND WINDBREAKERS
TO
REG. $15.00 TO $35.00 REDUCED FOR CLEARANCE $1 O^SoM 9 88
Ladies'
4&- SHOES
VALUES TO $47.00
NOW
*8.00
OFF REG. PRICE
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