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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1962
Page
2
Auction figures from last week show cattle lot 470 and hogs 138 sold. Prices ranged for steers from 19.50 to 23.00, fat cows 14.00 to 15.00, stocker cows 14.50 to 17.00, bulls 16.00 to 21.00, calves 18.50 to 26.00, with stocker and feeder steers 19.00 to 22.00 and related categories.
A historical notice lists Milam farms topics and livestock prices across hogs sows feeders and butchers with weights 200 to 565 pounds. It notes the annual Poultry Industry Exposition in Dallas August 28 30 at the Adolphus Hotel and concurrent statewide poultry organization meetings by Texas Poultry Improvement Association Texas Turkey Federation and Texas Broiler and Egg Councils.
County agents in Milam urge farmers to submit crop test records as demonstration materials for raising farm net income. The plan outlines measuring acre yield with a 70 by 70 yard acre, using 4 row methods for maize and corn, and compiling results for public use. High heat has cut cotton yields, but late cotton may still reach a fair crop with rain.
Harvest progress climbs toward peak in the Rio Grande Valley with 30 percent collected and three weeks of picking ahead. Corpus Christi area harvest rises as more machines go into use with weather favorable for the season. Other territories report variable rain events and prospects for above average production in south central and central Texas. Average price at Harlingen for Middling 1 is 140 cents per pound.
A Texas Agricultural Extension Service report led by economist C H Bates shows average farm value per farm rose from 48378 to 64950 between 1959 and 1962, while average farm size grew from 631 to 710 acres. Land value per acre reached 123 in 1962, and average farm value totals about 91400 with 336 acres per farm.
Milam County communities Gause Griffin Chapel and Davilla celebrate progress in the Community Improvement Program for 1962 63 with strong group effort and educational activities. Davilla held its awards program July 24 with Eddie Harrison speaking on community development and D S Poole presenting awards. GUIDES FOR USING CREDIT outline steps to build good credit including budgeting future earnings terms and plans to repay loans.
COLLEGE STATION The summer grain harvest in Texas gains momentum weekly. C. F. Garner recommends cleaning bins thoroughly and treating with residual spray before harvest. Remove old grain debris and insects, sweep ceilings and walls, and ensure moisture-free storage. Malathion formulations are advised. 57 percent malathion mixed with 2 to 5 gallons water treats 1000 bushels. Sprays may be applied as grain is unloaded or moved to storage.
Major William B. Montgomery of Wapanucka Oklahoma and husband of a Cameron woman has been awarded the United States Air Force Commendation Medal at Hamilton Air Force Base California for meritorious service as assistant director of supply and services.
Major Montgomery received the medal from Maj General C F Necrason, commander of the 28th Air Division, in a formal ceremony. He holds a B S and M S and attended Wapanucka High School Southeastern State College Durant Baylor University and is a Sigma Tau Gamma member. He is the nephew of Mrs John A Montgomery of Wapanucka and with wife Matilda Mikulec has three children William Jr Gregory and Debra. Glass fiber mat proved the most effective of seven materials tested by the USDA for temporary protection of newly seeded grass waterways.
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