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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
3
Milam County Agent notes Blackland soils require 3400 to 4000 pounds of residue annually to maintain organic matter. Crop residues return 2000 to 3000 pounds from cotton and corn, with nitrogen needs guiding decomposition. Low organic content reduces moisture retention and soil health, urging rotation over four years and attentive soil management to boost income.
The USDA outlines major provisions for the 1964 voluntary feed grain program led by Milam County ASCS. Key changes include a higher top division of base acreage diverted and a raised payment rate to encourage extra diversion. Averaging state and county yields with 1960 and 1962 yields affects payments and aims to raise farm income while cutting government stocks and taxpayer costs.
Milam County Farm Bureau will send three high school students Danny Lamar Thweatt Mayfield Mervyn Johnson R J Cameron to a Citizenship Seminar at Sam Houston State Teachers College Huntsville August 2023. Over 220 students are expected as the Texas Farm Bureau sponsors the event with lectures and films on the American system.
B G Reeves notes off center operation skims bark from cotton plants, lowering grade and price. Bark causes a $1.70 per hundred pounds loss plus 1 percent penalty, totaling $2.70 per hundred pounds or $13.50 per 300 pound bale. A centered, careful picker saves hundreds annually. An experimental cotton ball separator, developed with USDA and Texas A&M, removes immature bolls to ease early harvesting.
A local resident praises Anderle Lumber Company for introducing Old Masters Liquid Wood to renew dull furniture and woodwork without scraping or bleaching. The product promises a beautiful finish with less effort and expense.
Milam County 4 H Leader Association met Monday night July 22 to discuss a 4H Horse Program. The plan aims to develop leadership, responsibility, horsemanship, and community service while promoting safety and humane treatment of animals. Members are urged to share opinions and submit record books by August 12.
The Sons of Hermann in Texas announces a three month membership drive from August 31 to October 31 with 165 lodges statewide. Special awards will honor members who recruit new men women and children. The order founded in San Antonio ten years ago is now Texas' largest fraternal benefit society with over 56000 members.
The Davilla Town and Country Riding Club hosts a teen roping event for ages 18 and under with open jackpot and ribbon roping this Saturday at the shaded Davilla arena. The 110 member club draws riders from Central Texas. president is B. F. Sherwood of Bartlett.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Fieseler of Rockdale host a trail ride Saturday, leaving Fair Park at 4 pm for Dobbs Crossing. Riders are invited to stay for supper andovernight, with each overnight guest providing their own breakfast.
The Heart of Texas Dairy Improvement Herd Association, with members from Bell Burleson and Milam Counties, met July 25 at Cameron City Park. J D Moore Milam County Agent spoke and introduced Charles Henson assistant county agent. Ice cream and cookies followed. a directors meeting is set for August 1 at Billie Filis home.
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