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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1956
Page
2
The article explains negotiable instruments like checks paychecks and money orders, their legal origins and safeguards. It notes the 1924 Uniform Negotiable Instrument Law across states and urges readers to read and understand paper terms before signing, as courts rely on signatures.
The Humble Company's Texas in Review will air next week showing how professional foresters are trained. Cameramen filmed at Stephen F. Austin State College in Nacogdoches with forestry classes labs and field trips. The program also features Roy Rogers and Dale Evans presenting a safety award at W Wheeler Elementary School in Commerce and a visit to a Texas Lions camp for crippled children in Kerrville. It debuts Sunday Feb 26 on KPRC Houston Locom KTRE Lufkin 10 pm and Monday on KFDM Beaumont 6 30 pm.
Factors beyond farm income have kept farm land values high over the past two years. John G. McHaney, extension economist, notes land and buildings rose even as farm income declined since 1953. USDA data from 16 000 farmers and 10 000 real estate reporters indicate a nationwide trend with buyers bidding for more land to expand and finance easier credit, amid tighter profit margins.
A land economist notes that reduced rates and higher appraisals boosted farm land demand in 1954 and a growing nonfarm economy attracts urban investment. He warns that future values will track farm earnings, though some expect scarcity gains due to population growth, which he doubts given 20 year tech advances in agriculture.
Wildlife officials report hundreds of waterfowl deaths in a southeast Texas private reservoir with only about three inches of green, stagnant water. J R Singleton details 382 mallards and other birds found, plus sick ducks and multiple goose remains, likely tied to botulism and poor water quality. The owner drained the impoundment and began restoring fresh water.
Rains and warmth revive pastures after a dry spell. Sour Lake was hit by drought yet some fields show too much rain. Brooks plants 10 acres of pine with plans to 70 acres total northwest of Silsbee. Duren manages 50 acres in woodland for pine and 238 acres pasture upgrade near Smart Fire Tower. Kirby harvests 105 woodland acres for poles and pulp under a conservation plan. Cooperators plan next planting season. order blanks available from Soil Conservation Service in Kountze, County Agent, or Texas Forest Service in Woodville with spring deadlines.
Pleasure boats are grouped into three types by how they move: sail, motor, or hand power, with some using a combination of these methods.
Beaumont Internal Revenue official B. B. Barkley urges farmers to keep complete daily records of all farm sales and expenses including feed fertilizer and other costs. He notes living expenses are not farm expenses and that many farmers will file tax returns this year due to social security coverage.
First Assembly of God Church will host a Bible Deliverance Campaign from Wednesday to Sunday with services at 7:15 p.m. Rev. Fred G. Walker of Newton, Texas, will be the speaker and lead singing with Mrs. Walker. Pastor J. A. Hendrix invites all. Rev. Walker also broadcasts Sundays from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. on KTXJ Jasper.
Six and a half million pounds of surplus rice, 165 freight carloads, will ship to relief centers overseas for Church World Service and CROP. The rice goes to India, Japan and Okinawa to aid flood homeless, hunger and land limits amid U S military growth. Texas counties Harris and Matagorda raised funds and rice, aiding SOS. Canvasses for more rice and cash will follow in coastal rice counties.
The Austin District reports 9000 income tax refunds mailed to 50 400 taxpayers as announced by R L Phinney.
District Director says refunds are being sent out by the thousands and plans to release most by July. He cites simple errors like missing signatures and unattached withholding statements as causes of delays and notes some taxpayers may wait longer after being contacted.
The Virginia Wingo Circle of the First Baptist Church met February 16 at Mrs. John Ferdinal’s home with eight members and three visitors Jeannie Mc Millan Vera Dolley and G T Eason. Lucy Carpenter chaired the business session and the next meeting is set for March 1 at Mrs. Nora Nelson’s home.
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