Outlook for Agriculture Good in 1964
Texas economist John G. McManey of the Agricultural Extension Service predicts a strong 1964 for farmers and ranchers with adequate resources. He cites robust national economic activity, rising consumer incomes, and expected gains in autos, housing, and federal spending as positives, with farm output likely to hit a new high and export prospects strong. Farm assets should rise with land values, even as debts grow, supported by improving equity among farm owners.
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Ollege Station
Texas
John G. McManey
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
McHaney
Winter house hints and safety tips for homemakers
The article urges homemakers to light heaters with caution after summer storage and to clean heaters thoroughly. It notes older adults need protein, lists rich sources, and suggests staggered cleaning tasks and the use of good equipment like vacuum cleaners to ease winter chores.
Jersey Cattle Club Rates two registered cows to Stuart
The American Jersey Cattle Club rated two Cameron Iowa cows owned by J K Stuart of Stuart as Tested Dams. The cows Signal Jester Delores and Rusty P R Foxy each produced three offspring that met club testing standards with milk yields of 9675 and 8810 pounds and fat yields of 495 and 482 pounds respectively.
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Jersey
J. K. Stuart. Cameron
American Jersey Cattle Club
Signal Jester Delores
Rusty P. R. Foxy
Farm Records Help On Tax Planning
College Station experts advise farmers to review records before December end to estimate taxable income and time purchases. H Bates notes cash-based taxpayers can shift expenses and income between December and January to lower or raise taxable income, using depreciation allowances on livestock and equipment to reduce taxes. He explains paying for parts, fuel, and supplies early or deferring income can smooth year to year results.
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College Station
H. Bates
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Bates
Bates Contanues
Susan Abel Wins Milam County 4-H Junior Fire Prevention Award
Milam County 4-H recognizes Susan Elaine Abel daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Abel Sharp Community with the Junior Fire Prevention Award. Since 1960 she has excelled in projects Sears gift sheep and poultry and served as club reporter and secretary. She has inspected farm buildings correcting hazards and urges daily fire prevention by every family member.
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Charlies W. Henson
Ass't
Milam County
Susan Elaine Abel
Henry Abel
Sharp Community
Susan
Sears
Sharp
Winners Named In Pecan Show At Milam County fair
Milam County Pecan Food Show in Cameron drew 51 senior and 20 junior entries. Senior cookies went to Mrs. E W Goldfarb and others from Cameron and nearby towns. pies and cakes also awarded. Junior winners included Deborah Hane and Ralph Cannon tied for cookies and other placings across candy yeast breads and quick breads. Judges and homemaking staff led by Mrs. W L Angell oversaw the event.
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Milam Co
Cameron
Wavy Charles
Rockdale
Deborah Hane
Ralph Cannon
Kathleen Kostrom
Buckholts
Rose Mary Rains
Gause
Marilyn Hanel
Bill Burns
John Davis
W. E. Chamberlain
H H. Chamberlain
Patsy Edmonds
Jo Walker
Dorothy Thornton
Nona Smith
Mary Arthur
W. L. Angell
Bird deterrent using flashing amber and clear lenses
A hay loft pest control tip suggests a revolving cylinder with two amber and two clear lenses over a 75 watt bulb to annoy birds and drive them away. Do not burn the light at night as the flashing amber and white could make the barn look on fire from a distance.
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By Joy Sittman
Jersey Cattle Club
E. W. Goldfarb
J. A. Provasek
Hugh Wimberley
Milano
Clyde Holliman
Joe Brown
Otis Charles
Eugene Goldfarb
Ralph Caffey
B. D. Clark
Lenza Caffey
Anton Hanel
Foy Arrington
New Salem
Alice Holliman
Clara Skinner
Candy
Jackie Todd
Ruth Ann Anderson
Rebeccs Hanel
Pat Thornton
Thorndale
U. S
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Guchingham Coeily
Youngotiance
Texas Power &Light Company
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