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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1972
Page
4
County agents urge timely planting of pecan and fruit trees such as Desirable Choctaw Mohawk Caddo Sioux and Shawnee in Milam County. Adapted peach varieties include Springold Sentinel Redglobe Loring Redskin and Frank. Also advises pruning, fertilizing lawns, and installing the slow moving vehicle emblem on appropriate roads.
National Cotton Council members hear about seed cotton handling systems that can save growers up to 24 per bale. S. Frank Moore of Cotton Incorporated reports on field storage and ginning scheduling as key advances funded by Cotton Incorporated at Texas Tech and Texas A&M. A pest control workshop is planned February 21 to 23 at the Ramada Inn College Station.
Texas A&M nutrition specialist Karen Kreipke notes radiation can extend shelf life and reduce spoilage in fruits and seafood. She explains doses range from small to large, assures no radioactivity remains, and cites FDA approval as a prerequisite for marketing.
The San Gabriel Baptist Church held a January Bible study on the Book of Job led by Pastor Bro. Bob Wimberly from Sunday evening through Wednesday. Attendance waned due to flu illness and cold wet weather, with many parishioners noted as sick or recovering.
About 600 cattle and calves were consigned at Cameron Livestock Auction. Slaughter cows 23.50 to 27.40, bulls 28 to 52, calves 35 to 36.75. feeders 38.50 to 55. stock cows 27 to 32. cow and calf pairs 260 to 308. Hog receipts 700 with US 1 hogs 28.30 to 28.50, sows 23 to 26.90, boars 17 to 21.50.
The message urges Texas youth to plan for upcoming stock shows by selecting and buying beef calves early. It stresses preparing a south facing, ventilated shed with rough lumber and aluminum roofing, using sand bedding with water to cool in summer and straw in extreme cold, and emphasizes early feeding and project readiness for winning calves.
Practical guidance for 4H calf projects including optimal show weight, finish, and timing. Tips cover selection criteria, breeder reliability, cost cautions, and growth expectations. Health notes advise parasite control, vaccination timing, and early castration to minimize shrinkage. Local notices about church, hospital, and visits accompany the community update.
The Farm Credit Banks of Berkeley praise Texas Congressman W R Poage for his role in passing broad Farm Credit Administration reforms. A January 19 1972 Berkeley board resolution lauds his responsiveness to farmers needs and wishes him continued success in aiding American agriculture.
Gause Mrs. D W Key and Bro Walston attended prayer meeting last Wednesday night. F D Fowler underwent surgery at M D Anderson Hospital Houston last Friday. Mrs. Bill Anglen of Austin visited the Rains and Laura Rains last Thursday. The Cass family hosted Austin guests over the weekend. Carmen Renee Cass born January 25 at Hearne General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Cass. Regina Miller celebrated first birthday January 28 at Cass home with relatives. Lillian Anderson from Missoula visited relatives in the area. Families from Milano Hearne Gause and Bryan area mentioned with multiple relatives attending events.
A 42 party feeds Feb 4 at Burlington Recreation for March of Dimes. Fire Dept responded to a grass fire Monday. Mrs. Jerry Huffer was honored with a miscellaneous shower Jan 20 at St Michaels. Local families visited relatives across nearby towns including Cameron and Rosebud.
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