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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1956
Page
3
IRS district director R L Phinney reports South Texas tax collections for 1955 reached 1 221 696 09, about 3 6 per cent higher than 1954 with December total of 33 037 668 39. January through December 1955 show a 41 968 595 55 increase over 1954. Last month’s figure surpasses December 1954 by 5 588 249 44.
The Ann Harris YWA Book Club of the First Baptist Church met at Miss Sarah Cook’s home January 5 at 7 30 p m. Six members attended. Miss Cook presented a review of The Gentle House. They set future meetings for the second Thursday each month with the next gathering February 9 at Miss Imogene Blake’s home. Betty Simmons to present the next review.
The Annie Armstrong WMU circle at Woodrow Baptist Church met January 4 with eight members present. Mrs. Harris led with prayer, all members participated in the Missionary program, and Mrs. E O Brim closed with prayer.
Notice announces eligibility for National Youth Projects for youths aged 16 to 25 with parents on WPA. Unattached unemployed youths in certified families may work about one third of monthly WPA earnings as supplement, without affecting the head of family’s WPA earnings. Registration and placement urged at NRS or relief offices.
James Richter and O. P. spent the weekend in Bronson and Miss Doris Brookins returned from Robstown. Mrs. R. S. Farmer, Sr. of Houston visits R. S. Farmer and family. Mrs. Eileen Falkner returned from Roganville. A Methodist rally will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the First Methodist Church in Beaumont with Rev. J. L. Ross and others attending. Home economics girls, taught by Miss Julia Scroggins, were entertained with a luncheon in the cottage. twenty members attended as a reward for a recent contest.
Mary Hardin-Baylor trustees approve a new million dollar campaign following a 14 January luncheon. Funds will finance four new buildings a library student center hospital and dormitory plus repairs air conditioning and endowment increases. A long-range planning committee will set procedures and allocations.
The Bible remains the best selling book worldwide with over 25 million copies printed annually. Its enduring popularity spans cultures and generations, reinforcing its status in literary and religious markets.
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