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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1970
Page
4
County Agent notes alfalfa worm damage on the Hensley farm in Belmena, with clover losses and weevil life cycle details. Entomologists warn of possible outbreaks as the pests may persist yearly, and advise control options Sevin and Guthion with grazing restrictions.
College Station farmers are urged by C D Welch to fertilize before planting to avoid reduced 1970 yields. Fourth quarter 1969 fertilizer use fell 35 percent from 1968, with 398 777 tons spread versus 606 334 tons. Soil and water samples for late 1969 show declines vs prior years. Wharton Washington Bell Harris and Lamb counties lead in sample activity.
Crop rotation in the Blacklands can give increased grain sorghum yields and fewer weed, insect and disease problems. Cotton oats grain sorghum is popular rotation but others are equally as good.
Extension plant pathologist Jerral D. Johnson explains Fire Blight limits pear production in Texas. He notes blossoms twigs and leaves are attacked, causing rapid dieback and a blighted look. recommends resistant varieties Magness Moonglow Keiffer Orient and avoidance of French Bartlet. Control via copper sprays at bloom and every two to three weeks for four applications with proper varieties and cultural practices.
Beef producers weigh artificial insemination to slim costs, boost output, and improve genetics as industry faces higher production expenses and concentration of beef operations.
Veterans 65 and older no longer must disclose financial details to be admitted to a Veterans Administration hospital. The change, signed by VA Administrator Donald E. Johnson, exempts older veterans from questions about finances on hospital care applications and requires only a certification of inability to pay for needed care and related transportation for nonservice related conditions.
Mrs J P Wise reports Miss Sue Ida Smith of Kingsville visiting local families while several residents tour Cameron Austin and Houston areas during Easter. The piece lists multiple visits among Wise, Thweatts, Newtons, Gleason, White, and others, noting hospital stay for Mrs Hutchinson and family travel to Angleton and Freeport.
Easter Sunday marked the end of Rev. England's interim ministry at San Gabriel Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Wimberly set to begin on April 1. The town hosted numerous visitors for Good Friday and Easter, including families from Round Rock, Dallas, Alvin, Thorndale, Bastrop, Hearne, and Houston, many staying with local residents or visiting relatives.
Milam County reports larger participation in the 1970 Cotton Wheat and Feed Grain Programs. Final Wheat program shows 134 farms and 517 acres, barley corn and sorghum 1 226 farms and 82 565 acres. Total 1 037 farms signed for upland cotton. Final certification date July 1 1970.
Texas A&M meat scientists test hanging beef by the Aitch bone to reduce tenderness variation across carcasses. Assistant professor R L Hostetler says this method keeps the hind leg and loin muscles in a more normal position during chilling and rigor, improving uniformity and potentially creating new cuts.
Sam Janes of Hefley Stedman Motor Co Cameron will be honored for outstanding 1969 sales at a Houston banquet April 4. The 300 500 Club, founded 20 years ago, recognizes top Ford salesmen nationwide with about 13 000 of Ford's 27 500 salesmen eligible in 1969.
The Housing Authority of Cameron and the City of Cameron receive HUD approval for a cooperation agreement. The decision, described as routine but necessary for potential future low rent housing development, comes from HUD's legal office and CHA executive director Fred Starnes.
The First United Methodist Church of Cameron begins a revival on Sunday April five with two daily services through Friday. Rev. Harold Fagan leads morning 7 a.m. fellowship services and 7 p.m. evening services with nursery care. Rev. Fagan is joined by Rev. William A. Triggs who directs music and has long service in Texas churches. The public is invited to attend all revival services.
Texas Safety Association promotes a new breath test for motorists suspected of drinking while driving. The device could protect lives and preserve driving privileges by detecting intoxication early.
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