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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1965
Page
2
The Cameron sale showed active demand across cattle classes with packer cattle up 25 to 30 cents from last week. 351 cattle and 141 hogs sold with No 1 hogs at 16.50 to 17.70, steers and yearlings mainly 18.00 to 22.00, and calves 19.50 to 24.00 for good and choice slaughter kinds.
County Agent J. D. Moore urges homeowners with peach and plum trees to spray now and follow a 10 to 14 day schedule for up to five applications. The mix uses Toxaphone, wettable sulfur, and zinc sulfate, marketed as Greenlight Peach and Plum Spray.
Dr. Jim Sousares reports 6902 cattle across 309 herds tested in Milam County by April 8 with about a 2 percent infection rate. Rain slows progress and more community line-up volunteers are needed. Dr. Ray Garrett and local veterinarians lead the effort with programs at Cameron Milano Buckholts Rockdale and Thorn in April.
Adolph Kamenicky of Cameron bought the registered Brown Swiss Bull Kayak's Pride 2nd 146858 from F. P. Cotten of Milano. The sale was reported by Marvin L. Kruse, secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders' Association in Beloit, Wisconsin.
The Buckholts FFA Parent-Son banquet on April 1 honored members including Robert Lehmann Star Farmer and James McNeil Soil and Water Conservation. Special awards went to Leon Brady and Johnny Cutler as Honorary Chapter Farmers, with Kathy Wallace named FFA Sweetheart and Kathern Mitcham runner-up.
Milam County recorded 11 traffic crashes in March 1965 with no deaths and injuries to 7 people. Property damage totaled 5370 dollars. For all of 1965 Milam had 37 crashes, one death, 15 injuries, and 15235 dollars in damage.
Milam County H D Clubs and the National Safety Council sponsor Four Keys to Pesticide Safety for farm operators. The April 26 program at 2 p.m. in Rockdale's W O W Hall covers label instructions planning usage proper handling storage disposal and container safety.
The Rogers Consolidated Independent School District filed Head Start applications with federal and state agencies for July and August 1965. Sixty percent of the funding goals, 38 five year olds enrolled, two teachers are planned, with Darwin Schwertner as staff director. The program aims to boost health, self confidence, verbal skills, and parent involvement, serving eligible children from Burks Elementary and the former High Street School in a pre first grade summer session.
Interest grows for the Rogers Homecoming on Saturday April 24 with a parade led by parade chairman Hi H Wright. Rogers High School queen candidates from four classes ride class floats: Carolyn Williams, Toni Necas, Caroline Vasicek, Bonni Farmer. The oldest car in the parade wins a trophy. the winning class earns a revolving trophy.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Obermiller in Mineola Florida was completely destroyed by fire on Sunday night April 11. The couple escaped through a downstairs bathroom window and saved only their night clothes. They are staying with Mrs. Obermiller’s parents in Claremont Florida. Mr. Obermiller is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Obermiller of Cameron.
Charles Orsag of Buckholts was among 705 fall semester Southwest Texas State University students named to the San Marcos college's Dean's List. Orsag, a senior agricultural education major, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Orsag of Buckholts Route 2. He serves as a Future Farmers of America student advisor and belongs to Delta Tau Alpha and the Luther League. Cape Canaveral was named by Spanish explorers for the cane like reeds growing there.
L. J. Cappleman reports 247 loans issued in Texas under the Economic Opportunities Act of 1964. Funds assist low income rural families to improve farms, buy land, equipment, and to finance non agricultural rural enterprises. Loans offer up to 2500 for 15 years at 4 percent, with some loans up to 30 years at 4 percent for processing and cooperatives.
The Yoe Band Booster Club will hold its regular meeting Thursday night April 15 at the band hall. The election of officers for the 1965 66 year will be held. All members are urged to be present.
4 H members are urged to avoid overloads and use proper fuse ratings as the National 4 H Electric Program celebrates decades of projects from wiring to robotics. Westinghouse sponsors support, with Gold medals and six $500 scholarships as awards. meetings for ages 9 to 19 are held monthly in the extension office. Wildlife specialist Harley H Berg will speak at the County Camp on June 30.
Paul C. Graves of Buckholts reports the sale of six registered horned Hereford bulls to breeders in Texas.
A reported movement in India challenges ritual Brahmin sacrifices citing harm and cruelty. Reform advocates push for kinder practices and review traditional ceremonies to reduce devastation and uphold ethical standards.
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