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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
2
Milam County farmers and ranchers are featured with reports on crop developments livestock activities and local market movements. Key figures include Milam Cooperative leaders and farm investors shaping future agricultural plans in the region.
Milam County ASCS official Alva E. Sanders warns final 1963 cotton allotment release and additional acreage requests are due March 4. Farmers not planting full allotment must release unused acres, with 75 percent planting required or acreage released. failure lowers 1964 allotments. Barbara Michalka of Cameron buys a registered Aberdeen Angus bull from A. E. Kruse of Cameron.
County agri agent announces a gopher control demonstration on February 22, 1963 at 1 p.m. on John Washington farm Highway 79. Virgil V. Parsons of the Rodent Control Service will show a new grain poisoning device for gopher control.
Texas farmers near mid point of sign up for the 1962 Feed Grain Program with changes from 1962. Highlights include direct price supports for corn barley and grain sorghum, new qualification rules for grazing diverted acres and loan availability on total yield, plus tighter post sign up compliance. County agents offer budget forms to help farmers assess participation before March 22. Also notes social visit by Key and Mrs Weldon Harris and sons at the Pond home.
The Thorndale School Board hires Southwestern Appraisal Co of Dallas to valuate all land, improvements, and inventories within the Thorndale Independent School District. Survey begins around March 1 and runs through July with property measured and priced.
Cameron Livestock Auction sold 367 cattle and 123 hogs last week plus seven sheep and a goat. Prices covered steers heifers bulls calves cows and calves hogs by weight with ranges for good and choice, common, stocker, feeder, and slaughter categories.
PFC George W. Clifton, son of Mrs Ruth Jackson of Miami Florida, has been assigned to the 7th General Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany as a supply specialist after graduating Booker T. Washington High School in 1955. Sergeant Othelda Young of Cameron Texas, a medical service specialist, has been promoted to staff sergeant in the United States Air Force and serves with the Miet Medical Group.
Five members of Boy Scout Troop 52 received a high Catholic scouting award during a ceremony at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Austin. Monsignor Edward Matocha presented the honors in front of about 206 attendees, including Cub and Boy Scouts.
County Agents Notes advises storing pecan budwood from Desirable Success Choctaw Barton last year growth in cold storage 34 to 40 degrees with wet sphagnum moss and to obtain budding grafting guidance from the county extension office. Also highlights plastic mulch as a proven practice for vegetables reducing fertilizer and irrigation needs while boosting yield and quality, with Billy Gene and Bill Whitaker planning a tomato and squash demonstration.
The 6th Annual Heart Fund Golf Tournament will be held February 22 23 and at Marlin Country Club. It features a 13 hole Blind Bogey format with players choosing any of the three days and a $3.50 entry fee. Medalist prize and other awards accompany event. local county agents offer details ahead of March 1 1963 Rural Heroism Award nominations.
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