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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1958
Page
2
E A Perrin of Cameron is a noted farmer and conservationist in Milam County. His 170 acre Cameron area farm underwent soil improvement using Hubam clover and residues to restore sub soil, boost organic matter, and raise fertility. Now transitioning to improved grasses and legumes to sustain long term productivity.
Mr and Mrs Ervin Lehnert and Ricky of Silver Springs Maryland spent a two week vacation in Cameron visiting his mother Mrs Richard Lehnert and other relatives and friends They also visited in Houston and Bryan.
Cameron Livestock reports last week saw 374 cattle and 1 horse sold to 52 buyers from 118 sellers. Prices for cattle showed gains across categories with steers, calves, and cows and calves posting increases from prior week, including strong cow and calf pairings and improved stocker and feeder prices.
Vernel Williams son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Williams of Buckholts Route 1 graduates from nine weeks of boot camp at the Naval Training Center San Diego California The graduation featured a full dress parade and review before military officials and civilian dignitaries.
A group from 4 H and FFA plus parents toured cameron county calf displays in Milam County as part of the annual beef calf tour held August 19. Participants included Pat McClaren Jeannetter Fuchs and others with leaders J D Moore Hoermann and Gene Beyer. The event featured calves being fed and prepared for show with 4 H members aiding in a Farm Bureau Family Night program.
A registry of new cars and numerous land and property transfers across Milam and Rockdale counties includes buyers such as Cato A Sheerer and J C Brashear Jr with Ford and Chevrolet autos, and parcels from J C Elliot Addition to Thorndale to the S Y Reams Survey. Transactions involve Roark Rent A Car Inc, Woodson Lumber, and multiple lot and tract sales in Rockdale, Gause, Milam County, with payments and ten dollar transfers noted.
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station reports on grain variety tests near McGregor and Temple from 1950s to 1960s. It lists preferred wheat, barley and grain varieties for central Texas and notes dates for fall and spring sowing. Extension experts urge fall planting, soil tests, and seed treatment for disease control.
County agent J. D. Moore reported moisture conditions look favorable for fall oats and sowing would start in September. Cotton harvest began this week, maize harvest peaked, and corn harvest would enter full swing with dry weather. Recent rains benefit grass and fall grazing, sustaining strong livestock operations in Milam County.
Vera M. Hentz of Cameron and 114 others completed the five day graduate cosmetology institute at the University of Oklahoma last Thursday. The course covered new fall hair styles and sketching instruction.
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