March 1 Deadline Set for Soil Bank Acreage Reserve
The county ASC chair C. E. Arrott announces a March 1 deadline for farmers to sign agreements under the 1957 Cotton Acreage Reserve Program. Agreements are first come, first served with up to 30 percent of allotment or 10 acres. Late signers await funds, with reallocations possible after signup closes. The land must be cotton designated and kept below allotment, with weed controls and crop other-choices compliance. Weekend visitors to the Mac Ripetoe home included Mrs. Ripetoe’s sister Mrs. E. E. Watson and Glenda Littlefield of Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Arrott
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Arrott
ASC
Mac Rippetoe
Mrs. Rippetoe
E. E. Watson
Glenda Littlefield
Abilene
A&M Specialist Visits County Poultry Farms
Bob Griffin of the Texas Extension Service toured the county’s larger poultry growers last Wednesday. He noted uniformly good management across sites and said more help from poultry specialists can strengthen the local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Griffin
Texas Extension Service
Bob
Crazy Water Hotel promotes health and Old West charm
Mineral Wells Texas hosts the Crazy Water Hotel a health mecca since 1878 offering rooms baths massages and mineral water. Rates weekly range from 40 to 52 dollars single and 70 to 92.50 for two with a 5 day special at 36 dollars for two including room bath massage and breakfast. Reservations to Fred Brown manager.
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Crazy Water
Fred Brown
Crazy Water Hotel
Mineral Wells
Texas
Adv
County hog producers see growth potential in area
The writer notes many in the county raise hogs and perform well. Coke County growers are not expected to be price takers. There is room for expansion in the industry and local leaders may set the pace. Weekend visitors included Kenneth Bradbury of Lubbock and Odessa guests at the Lasswell and Herron homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke County
R. C. Lasswell
Mrs
Kenneth Bradbury
Lubbock
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