Screwworm Update and Sheep Demonstrations Highlight Agents Column
The weekly Texas screwworm report shows a drop in cases for April 21 to 27 with new samples from Coke County testing non-screw worm results. The Hotspotting program coordinates area veterinarians, spray operations, and release of sterile flies to curb outbreaks. A sheep selection and wool preparation demonstration draws about 55 operators at the show barn, with talks by James A. Gray, Floyd Harmon, and Herman Cassidy plus a Zip dog performance. The Wheat Referendum vote is set for May 21, with polling at the County ASC office. Voters are urged to seek complete program details from the ASC office or the author, and screwworm vials remain available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Coke County
Show Barn
James A. Gray
A.S.C.S
Methodist Dinner Speaker Urges Use of Talents for Church
Dr Gordon Bennett of McMurry College Abilene was the dinner speaker at the Methodist Victory dinner held Wednesday night in the school cafeteria. He urged members to support the church program and confront world problems while a male quartet from McMurry provided entertainment. The event raised funds to meet conference obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon R. Bennett
Mee- Murry College
Abilene
Methodist Victory
Banquet Guest from Bronte Attends Abilene Christian College Event
Miss Deanie Allen of Bronte, a junior at Abilene Christian College, was guest of Wayne King of Blackwell at the Sub-T 40th annual banquet held April 27. Men of the organization transformed a warehouse into a Southern Plantation for the dinner, which featured fried chicken and transistor radios given as favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanie Allen
Bronte
Abilene Christian College
Wayne King
Blackwell
Brookshire Community Notes Details Week’s Travels and Events
A Sunday rain brought 1 inch with wind as residents shared visits across towns. O B Cook returned to Fort Worth after visiting Mrs G L Cook and Jay, who stayed with J P Roach in Paint Rock. Local gatherings included a birthday dinner for Roach and Cook, and many residents made trips to Houston Big Spring Ozona and Dallas for family events and fishing. Mrs Dick Leslie funeral in Winters noted, Mayme Jewell Kincannon referenced, and several neighbors reported on ranch work sheep shearing and cattle operations.
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O. B. Cook
Fort Worth
G. L. Cook
Jay
Dick Leslie
Leslie
Mayme Jewell Kincannon
Maverick
Hugh Kincannon
John Slaughter
Hoelscher
Dallas
Bill Fowler
Fowler
Herbert Holland
Bert Heester
Messrs
Mmes
A. B. Fuchs
Hester
George Coleman
Holland
Bruton Helps Daughter Recover After San Angelo Visit
Mrs. C. E. Bruton spent part of the week in San Angelo with daughter Mrs. Spec Nicholas who underwent surgery last week. She is reported making a good recovery.
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C. E. Bruton
San Angelo
Spec Nicholas
Liles Visit Arlington Hospitalized Daughter
Mr and Mrs Jess Liles left Tuesday for Arlington where their daughter Mrs O E Ritchie of Louisville is hospitalized after fracturing her skull in a fall last week at home and taken to the Arlington hospital.
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Jess Liles
Arlington
O. E. Ritchie
Louisville
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Agents News Column
By Sterling Lindsey
Floyd Harmon
Bull Crawford
Herman Cassidy
Mr. Cassidy
Zip
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Cos
Robert Lee
O. T. Colvin
Gordon Bennett
Durham
Hurley Pharmacy
Elmer Hurley
Brookshire Browsings
Rob Springer
Leon Springer
Ozona
Oscar Hayes
Jerry Landers
Landers Ranch
Landers
Jimmy Lee
James Lee
Judy
Carl Florence
Alpine
W. H. Ogilvy
John Suggs
J. L. Stephenson
Ibert Hollands
Susie Garlington
Ballinger
Tony Lee
Filfredo
Arizona
Mrs. W. Y. Boatright
Bobbie
Jean Boatright
Victoria
B. D. Snead
First National Bank
P. C. Box
Ballinger Memorial Company
Ballinger, Tex
Winnsboro
Georgia
Nettie G
Sam L. Williams
West Texsas Utilities Company FE
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