Mechanized Planes and Spreaders Battle Migratory Hoppers
Boise City Oklahoma June 19. Federal and allied forces surge in a final mop up against the 1940 migratory grasshopper plague across New Mexico Colorado Kansas Oklahoma and Texas. Gyros airplanes spreaders and trucks mobilize to kill hoppers before wings form in a race against time and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Law
The
Boise City
Okla
Great Plains
Federal Bureau of Entomology
Commissioners Courts
New Mexico
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Oklahoma Panhandle
Baca County
Colo. Cimarron
Dallam County
Tex
FFA Offers Insurance Program For Local Chapter
HAPPY June 19 Special reports a new insurance project started by the local FFA chapter. Members plan immediate insurance and a gradual build up of a permanent fund to cover losses. The system limits losses, refunds most premiums to members, and retains a small percentage for reserves.
Sherman 4-H Encampment Held in Stratford
Stratford hosts Sherman County third annual 4-H Girls Club encampment with 82 members and guests. Mary E Brown welcomed attendees, Gwinnie Eubanks replied, and Ernest Goule explained the 4-H pledge. Luncheon planning led by Mrs Joe Brown, afternoon activities overseen by Mrs Ralph Harding. Spurlock Club presented a dress quality skit. Texhoma and Palo Duro Clubs supplied entertainment. Exhibits included clothing, scrapbooks, luncheon sets, and rugs judged by Ariel Cummings, Shuler Donelson, and Grady Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Sherman County
Mary E. Brown
Gwinnie Eubanks
Lone Star
Royal Pendleton
Ernest Goule
Joe Brown
Ralph Harding
Spurlock Club
Texhoma
Palo Duro
Ariel Cummings
Shuler Donelson
Grady Cummings
Bindweed Troubles Hit North New Mexico Farmers
TUCUMCARI June 19 Special Control of bindweed concerns dry land and irrigation farmers after a county survey. County Agent C A Grimes reports over 3000 acres seriously infested by creeping jenny and warns the area may expand without prompt control measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucumcari
C. A. Grimes
Silverton FFA Chapter Becomes Lone Star Chapter
The Silverton FFA chapter was designated a Lone Star Chapter after its scrapbook was presented at the District FFA meeting in Plainview. The chapter scored 942 points for the year, placing third in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
FFA
Plainview
Panhandle Plains Dairy Industry Leads National Farm Income
The Panhandle Plains region enjoys a favorable dairy sector as the largest single source of U S farm income, with dairying returning 42 cents of each consumer dairy dollar in 1939 and offering cost advantages from abundant home grown feeds, lower land values, and closer cottonseed meal supply.
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Texas
Panhandle-Plains
Panhandle Plains
New York
Milk Industry Foundation
Medical Co op Planned for Hale County Farmers
In Plainview on June 19 a plan forms for a medical co op serving 13 Hale County farm co operatives. Each co op would lend 40 dollars to fund the charter and start operations. After charter issuance the group must attract at least 200 members paying 35 dollars yearly, with unused fees refunded as a dividend. A manager and board will run the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainview
Hale County
Stamp plan for Childress County to start July first
Childress County will begin operating the federal food stamp program around July 1 after final approval by Agriculture Secretary Henry Wallace. Hall and Wichita counties already operate the plan, with Stanley Munro and Forrest M. Wright from Dallas offices overseeing setup at the courthouse basement and possibly the federal project office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress
Childress County
Fee of Agriculture
Henry Walace
Texas
Hall
Wichita
Stanley FE. Munro
Forrest M. Wright
Dallas
Surplus Commodity Corporation
Quay Soil Election Is Set
A referendum will be conducted on June 29 where land owners will vote on adding a large area around Endee and Bard to the Canadian River Soil Conservation District near the Texas line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucumcart
Canadian River Soil Conservation District
Endee
Bard
Texas Line
Swisher 4-H Clubs Exceeding Quotas in Swisher County
Swisher County 4-H clubs exceed their 12 month membership goal by 51 members, reaching 151 total amid nine clubs including Price Kress Center Plains Lakeview Tulsa Love Vigo Park Valley View and Happy. Clubs conduct livestock feeding dairy dairy heifer and cow care poultry and feed demonstrations with 174 total demonstrations across 181 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulia
Swisher County
John Palmore
Price
Kress
Center Plains
Lakeview
Tulsa
Love
Vigo Park
Valley View
Happy
Swisher Dairymen Plan Testing Body
Swisher County dairymen plan forming a dairy herd improvement association inviting nearby counties. Nineteen herds are on test to measure yearly milk and butterfat production. A committee of eight members will set tester payments and organize the group with help from the College Station dairy specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulia
Swisher County
College Station
P. Atchley
I. C. Sprague
F. J. Burgess
F. R. Sprawls
Briscoe 4-H Youths Run Own Farm Learn by Doing
Briscoe County Four-H Club with 146 members across five clubs operates a self funded 160 acre leased farm for demonstrations. Members visited Terra Blanca Farm in Canyon for dairy study and led judging teams that won Tulsa first place and Plainview second. Team members include Gerald Arnold and Alton Walker among others. calves on feed and future purchases exceed 50 head as the group plans a year of dairy poultry and grain judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terra Blanca
Canyon
Tulsa
Plainview Derry
Gerald Arnold
W. C. Donnell
Conrad Henderson
Alton Walker
4-H Club
State Contest in July Sponsored by Extension Service
A state contest in July was sponsored by the Extension Service of College Station. The notice highlights organizational support and community involvement through the Extension Service program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Extension Service of
College Station
Windmill design promises peak power with new patent
The ad touts a latest windmill improvement with a patented wheel 0.8 and Patent No 2040655. It claims streamlining principles from airplanes, boosting output by 31 percent and operating when others fail. It can be installed on any tower style or make. Visit a dealer or request a free book for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aire Planes
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N. M
Panhandle
Southern States Loan CO. the Home Company
Chas. M. Holt
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Graham Hoeme
KGNC
Pierce Sr
Amarillo, Texas
Plains Stockman
United States Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture Marketing Service
U. S
Quay
Swisher
Swisher Dairymen Plan Testing Body
Oliver
Chisholm
Briscoe
Lem Weaver
Quitaque
Ban Jacinto
Gasoline
Antelope Flat
Rte Lae
Zephyr
Amarillo Fort Worth
Sweetwater
Jeoffroy Manufacturing CO
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Pierce Street
Amarillo
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