Milam County Farm Scene Big Peach Crop Prospects Rise
Milam County agents report good peach prospects with above average conditions across the Southern States. Tomato production in Florida, Texas and California is expected to decline about 29 percent from 1956. Winds and cool weather hinder peach and tomato blooms, with local marketing likely starting late May to early June.
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Milam County
J. D. Moore
Genera
Florida
Texas
California
BRA planning 5000 acre irrigation project below Belton Dam
Brazos River Authority moves to plan irrigation for a 5000 acre tract of farms below Belton Dam. The BRA and Leon-Little River farmers will draft a contract to sell up to 5000 acre feet of Belton Reservoir water at near Corps prices, with a July 1 contract end and potential price changes. BRA staff will push to finalize a firm contract with engineers to enable distribution of Belton water by July.
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Brazos River Authority
BRA
Leon-Little River
Belton Dam
Temple
Hal Hartrick
Belton Reservoir
Corps of Engineers
Enokesmen
Belton
U. S. Notes Housewives Must Pay Social Security On Domestics
Domestic workers must report earnings to Social Security or lose credits for retirement or survivors. Officials John E Dickenson and C F Carlson warn housewives face penalties for delinquencies. Tax is 2 percent each for employee and employer on earnings of $50+ per quarter for workers in and about the home.
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John E Dickenson
Bryan Social Security Office
Co. FE
Carlson
Dickenson
USDA Completes Elm Creek Watershed Feasibility Study
The Elm Creek Watershed survey by USDA specialists reports over 30 structures within the area. Final approval for the project is set for May 4 in Fort Worth, with planning costs about 50 000 funded by the federal government. Officials seek legislative support to advance the watershed district and gain priority in state planning.
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Ft. Worth
Texas
Elm Creek
Buckholts Couple Feted With Dinner On 39th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs S H Posival of Buckholts celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary with an afternoon luncheon April 14 at the Cameron home of their daughter Mrs John H Mitchell and family. Guests included Raymond Posival Austin and others from Temple Cameron Buckholts and Rogers. Easter egg hunt for children accompanied the gathering hosted by Mrs Hester and Mrs Alvin Posival along with Mrs Mitchell.
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S. H. Posival
John H. Mitchell
Cameron
Raymond Posival
Austin
W. A. Hester
Temple
Alvin Posival
David
Paul
Mark
Alvin Stalmach
Jerry Lynn
Frances Stoebner
Ed Posival
Buckholts
W. Stalmach
Henry Stalmach
Clara Bigham
Rogers
Hester
Mitchell
Pasture Conservation Urges Caution As Spring Grasses Return
Little River San Gabriel Soil Conservation District notes favorable soil moisture spurring lush early spring growth in pastures. Livestock numbers should not increase yet. plan for summer grazing on cropland and protect warm-season grasses like Bermuda and King Ranch Bluestem from grazing losses. Fertilization and weed control advised if moisture remains adequate, with mid April to early June best for application.
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Little River - San Gabriel Soil
King Ranch
Farmers Use FHA Loans to Improve Milam Burleson Farms
Milam and Burleson County farmers have repaid about 113 850 dollars this fiscal year on Farmers Home Administration loans. Roy M. Wright reports funds aid livestock pasture fertilizer seed equipment and farm improvements, with loans offered when private credit is insufficient.
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Milam
Burleson Counties
Roy M. Wright
Burleson
FHA
Wright
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U. S
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W. T. Bucktine
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Work Unit
K. D. Buster
Mto
P Val
ANF
Gor
Titel
Mitchan
Transmis Zee
Lon
A. C
Gene
General Motors Factory
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Chevrolet
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