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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1960
Page
2
A plant pathologist says a few mistletoe plants on a large healthy tree may cause little harm but many can weaken or kill the tree. Mistletoe is a parasitic flowering plant seen on hackberry oak elm and mesquite. It can be pruned with a saw or hook and removed, though no chemicals are available for control.
Milam County Farm Bureau and Cameron Chamber of Commerce Livestock Committee announce a county wide meeting on January 29 at 7 30 pm at Cameron Commission Company. Guest speakers Cecil Harker and Lloyd Bergasna of Tex as AAM Batenskin Service will discuss Linear Programming and Livestock Marketing. Open to the public with refreshments provided.
John O McClaney, extension economist, says average prices will ease slightly in 1080 due to farm production and marketing improvements. He notes continued rise in marketing efficiency and farm output with modest declines expected.
Milam County Junior Livestock notes prep for the Milam County Livestock Show on January 23. Cameron Courthouse square hosts events with beef and dairy calf scrambles and a snow meeting set for January 14 at 7 4 p m. Page lists participants confirmed for the Houston Fat Stock Show on February 27 and mentions local families visiting.
Officials reported 434 head of cattle 391 hogs 37 sheep consigned to Cameron Livestock Auction last week. Prices for steers cows calves hogs ranged across Good to Choice levels with top stocker and feeder figures and heavy butchers and sow prices listed.
County Agent J. D. Moors explains that a vigorous, well managed lawn resists weeds. Choose a suitable grass, as St Augustine suppresses many weeds. Bermuda and others vary. Apply chemicals when weeds are young, use endothal or 2 4-D appropriately, and mow if needed before treating.
A district office for the 1960 Census of Population and Housing opens in Waco under James W. Stroud of the Census Bureau. J. Fred Simon Jr will supervise a staff of 20 crew leaders and 334 census takers across Bell Bosque Coryell Falls McLennan Milam counties. Prior to the census, households receive an Advance Census Report Form to collect information in advance of field visits.
Miss Classified calls Cameron homes and Milam County readers to place want ads for selling unused items. For 30 cents, call OX 7-4671 to reach The Herald Miss Classified and tap into the local market today. Charter No. 190.
The Buckholts State Bank at Buckholts Texas reports its official statement of financial condition as of December 1959. It lists resources including US government obligations, deposits, cash items, and bank holdings, with total resources around 1 006 106.36 and total deposits about 891 106.36. Wilma Jo Stark, cashier, swears the figures are true to the best knowledge and belief.
The Texas Farm and Ranch Safety Council will present for the first time in March a Texas Rural Heroism Award. It will honor a rural resident who during the past year showed exceptional bravery during a crisis or disaster in their local community.
Alvin Dusek, Milam County representative, represents the statewide Texas Rehabilitation Center program at Warm Springs. The center offers rehabilitation for disabled Texans of all ages and backgrounds, funded largely by public contributions, and aims for maximum physical psychological and social recovery regardless of ability to pay.
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