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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1954
Page
14
Hal Lester Senkel son of Edward and ?thelbert Senkel from the Bolts community retained Milam County corn growing champion honors in 1954 with 148 bushels 54 pounds per acre on a two acre 4-H plot. He previously yielded 137 bushels 6 pounds in 1953 and 136 bushels 8 pounds in 1952.
The Agriculture Department forecast Texas cotton at 3,400,000 bales and the nation at 12,680,000 for the year. Texas had drought and heat, acreage controls, 73 percent of normal, and 212 pounds per acre. Nationally 78 percent of normal. Carryover 9,650,000 bales on hand.
Government report notes drought impact with Central and East Texas prospects trimmed, Northwest Texas non irrigated cotton holding up. By Aug 1 Census Bureau records 889,386 bales ginned versus 345,860 last year amid drought conditions.
The House passed a 7 percent pay hike for about half a million postal workers, minimum $240 yearly, amid partisan debate. Administration predicts veto. Senate likely to shave boost to 5 percent, with civil service workers to receive similar increases.
Scot Irvin spoke at the Cameron Country Club Jaycee luncheon about developing recreational activities and the benefits of a summer recreation program. Rev. James McKeown introduced him. Irvin, a Virginia Theological Seminary student, will fill the All Saints Episcopal pulpit the last two Sundays in August and the first Sunday in September during McKeown’s vacation.
Radarman third class Herbert Sims son of Mr and Mrs Ervin E Sims of 602 E Second St Cameron Texas participates in the largest Pacific Fleet training exercise since World War II aboard the fleet oiler USS Chemung Task Force 12 of the First Fleet includes two aircraft carriers three cruisers eight destroyers four escort vessels 16 minesweepers eight submarines two destroyer tenders two fleet oilers and other support ships.
The 14 month old son of Mr and Mrs Fidel Hernandez died at St Edward Hospital on August 4 1954 after months of illness. Funeral services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at 11 am on Thursday August 5 with interment in the Catholic Cemetery Marek Burns in charge of arrangements.
Milam County Farm Bureau program committee plans to bring Clinton Harbers of West Point Texas to Cameron for an August 19 meeting at the Bandshell City Park. He will show a film and discuss legume planting boosting yields and soil quality. Over 3,000 visitors have toured his farm in recent years.
The administration secured decisive Senate support on the controversial farm bill after a 49 to 44 vote to install the principal of the flexi. The measure pushes major farm policy changes amid partisan debate.
Pvt Denson Fuchs son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Fuchs Jr sails from Fort Bliss to Fort Lewis Washington before deployment to Japan. He completed a sixteen week AA artillery basic course with the 4th Battalion at Fort Bliss and spent his furlough visiting family plus a Mexican weekend trip.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 83 and Scoutmaster Allen Dodson won first place at the Milam County District Swim Jam in Rockdale. The team, including Bernary Dus ek, Allen Dodson Jr. and Mare McDermott Jr., will compete at the Heart of Texas Council Meet on August 12 at Baylor University Gym at 6 p.m.
Farmers who received two to three inches of rain may improve cotton yields if they control the boll weevil now. Three or four additional bolls per stalk could be produced in August with proper management.
Mrs. William Whitaker and Mrs. Jack Thompson with daughters Gail and Denise visited Mrs. FE E Pruett. The notice urges support for the March of Dimes
John Batla of Thorndale visited Cameron during the weekend, engaging in local events and meeting residents. The trip highlighted community ties between Thorndale and Cameron.
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