June Chamber Calendar and Busy Calls Summary
Chronology of daily phone calls and office visits from June 1 to June 6. Entries note rodeo information housing lists business and map requests plus a Magnolia Petroleum meeting and a June 18 Cotton Classing meeting in the directors room with Manager Satterwhite on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gorton
Don Bynum
The
Brownfield News
Ted Hardy
Magnolia Petroleum
Rodeo Welcoming Committee
Truett Flache
Brownfield
Alvin Davis
Mattie Sparks
Satterwhite
Milk Prices Rise Little in a Decade
The Agricultural Marketing Service notes average quart milk costs about 20 percent more than ten years ago while quality improves. Modern milk is pasteurized, homogenized, often vitamin D fortified, and keeps longer. Texas Extension Service dairy husbandmen credit better herd management for stable costs.
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Agricultural Marketing Service
Texas Extension Service
Accidents Caused By Motorists Report
The National Safety Council says the leading cause of fatal traffic crashes is the driver. Recent studies show 77 violations per 100 drivers in fatal incidents, with speeding, improper lane use, failure of right of way, and DUI most common. Other violations include tailgating, improper passing, turning, signaling, and stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Council
The
Cotton crop promise looms over Terry County farming
The article highlights an upcoming cotton harvest in Terry County with farmers expectant about a strong crop this year. It notes farmers' long wait until harvest and potential sleepless nights as field work continues.
Driver at fault, says official in traffic accident discussion
A public official states the core issue in the traffic accident problem lies with the driver himself, emphasizing personal responsibility as the central factor in preventing crashes.
Cotton Insect Control Emphasized By County Agents
County agents urge daily cotton insect checks as moisture supports a strong crop but rising costs loom. They warn against over or under spraying, outline key pests thrips and bollworms, and offer free Texas Extension Service leaflets on weed and lawn chemical control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Texas Extension Service
E. M. Trew
John
Long
Department of Agronomy
Texas A&m College
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chamber of Commerce
Dusty Kemper
Rodeo
Cowboys Galore
J. T. Hoy
Ed Ledford
Armstrong
Abilene
Merchants Fast Motor Lines
Cologne
Jim Foy
Terry County
Dick Richey
Brownfield High
Saints
James Nichols
Nichols
W. J. Nichols
Tuhoku Bowd
Joe E. Woods
Swart Clinic
Brooke Army Hospital
San Antonio
Dad
Knight's
W. Main
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