Farming in Waller County 1920 to 1960 Comparative
The article traces Waller County agricultural change since cooperative extension began. It compares land use and livestock trends from 1920 to 1960, noting shifts in acreage, cattle, hogs, cotton, peanuts, and rice. It cites extension staff milestones and rising farm income from 1944 to 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Extension Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Texas
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Porter Farm
Kaufman County
Seaman A. Knapp
Waller County
B. L. Bradford
Annie Blevins
Jesse Wilson
Mary A. Dixon
Walter County
God Give Us Men Poem Excerpt
A poem urging strong minds and true faith to meet a time of danger. It calls for men of honor who resist demagogues and refuse office spoils while serving in public duty and private thinking. The verse laments a land where freedom weeps as wrong rules and justice slumbers.
Cooperative Extension Service Aids Farmers Since 1914
The Cooperative Extension Service has educated farmers since the 1930s, using on-farm demonstrations and county meetings in Waller County. Commodity sub committees drive program building, while the 4-H Club serves youths 9 to 21 with adult leaders supervising under Extension Service supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperative Extension Service
Waller County
County Extension Service
Gratitude for Prayers and Support From the Brutons
Mr and Mrs Jesse Bruton express deep thanks for the prayers visits and many cards received during their hospital stay and after returning home Their note conveys sincere appreciation to all who offered support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shome
Fishermen Bieri Family Reel In Trout Catch
Fisherman Ernest Bieri and his nephew Freddie Bieri of Palacious display a Rock Port trout haul described as a small catch. Mrs Bieri notes they have caught 100 or more on other trips and the fish are part of a sequence of regular outings along the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bieri
Freddie Bieri
Palacious
Rock Port
Local News Briefs From Brookshire and Portales Visit
Mrs. Conrad Neelley brought John Andrews home from Hermann Hospital Friday after a few days and wrist surgery. Titus Wimberly of Portales, New Mexico visited his brother Jim Wimberly and family while Mrs. Elizabeth Goates visited her daughter and sons including J. B. Goates and Leo Goates with extended relatives last week.
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Conrad Neelley
John Andrews
Hermann Hospital
Titus Wimberly
Portales
New Mexico
Jim Wimberly
Elizabeth Goates
Im’ Wimberly
J. B. Goates
Leo Goates
Leslie Bronkenhoefer
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GUS
Katy
McHoenemann Garage
Gresae
Miller Motor
J. T. Talley
Bieri Motor CO
Searden Repair
Ross Welding
Brookshire
Trico Electric Services
Gal Johnson Lumber Company
AMN
Flowess
Front Street
Brookwire
BBC
Hooker
R. B. Taft
Wei
Second Street
GROSS
Cooper St. Brookshire
WE & Ben
WE Emery
Lofgren
Optometrist
2Nd Street
Gotham
Wwnena
Sealy
Rte
Apts
Andrew Highrabedian
Hayes Kennels
Donald’s| Hadwey
Bearden
OME
Avera Apts
Bartlett
Glennbrook
A. Robichaux
Katy Terrace
Rank E. Williams
Randal Simpson
Edgewear
Upton Diemer
Rt. 1
Miller Motor Co
Joseph B. Tipton
Westinghouse Electric
Joe Belunek
Frydek
H. E. Romack
Wedgewood Gas
Pamela Morton
J. D. Jones
Katy Real Estate
G.I. Loan
Bath
Ft. Bend Co
Seena
Keg
Harvey
Lyle Jordan
Honckley
Milton Ivey
Olen Bachler UL
Tastee Treet
Vernon Jurries
Fort Bend Steak House
Mims
Uncle Joe
Huffington Ranch Supply Co
Washington and
Cean le Tas
Thera
Earl Wilson
Indiana
Eee Soaa
John Dowdy
Rep. Wilson
Dept. of Agriculture
Area Redevelopment Administration
National Federation At
Independant Busines
Dowdy
Washington
Diogenes
GOD
Josiah G. Holland
Mr. and
Mrs
Jesse Bruton
Singer Sewing Center
BerMiels
Magnavox
Brookshire, Texas
Milton H. Schmidt
Manifold Books
Acco
Petty
Kraft
Salesbooks
DAZOR
Club Year Books
Steel Files
the Times
Bride’s Books
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