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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1958
Page
2
Weather kept oats for grazing from progressing as cold, damp soil limited growth. Seed beds for corn and grain sorghum are well prepared and planting is not expected to begin in full until March.
Nancy Hewitt of Bryan a fifth grader at Travis School has been chosen as one of two Texas children whose handwriting will appear in Selected Specimens of Handwriting by Zaner Bloser Company. Parker Z Bloser praised her writing as exemplary. Nancy is the granddaughter of Mrs Tracy Hobson of Cameron.
Auction officials report good bulls sold 3 to 100 higher than last week. Stocker cows slaughter calves and stocker steer and heifer calves showed strength. Consignments were 613 cattle 18 hogs and five goats with Thursday prices posted for steers calves and packer top.
Coastal bermuda grass proves a high quality forage source with long runners and rapid ground coverage. SCS personnel in Bartlett cite multiple growers across districts and yields from 2000 to 19000 pounds per acre depending on rainfall and fertilization. Sodding or sprigging recommended, with partial sod exposure improving survival.
Milam County fruit growers hear from County Agent J. D. Moore on peach varieties and ripening order. Hiland, Cardinal, Dixie red, Maygold, Coronet, Jerseyland Beauty Gem, Red Haven, Ranger, Golden Jubilee, Keystone, Fairhaven, Halehaven, Elberta, and Frank are described with ripening times, color, and chilling requirements to extend seasonal harvest.
Miss Verlene Cochran and Miss Jean Lester, both Yee High School students from Cameron, were named best riders and best bred cow girls at the 7th annual Salt Grass Trail Ride. About fifty Cameron riders joined the Cameron Saddle Club Wagon 77 in the events starting Saturday. The group rode in a parade opening the Houston Fat Stock Show and attended the Houston rodeo that night.
Baptist representatives attended the Falls County Baptist Workers Conference in Marlin with families and church members present. Local social updates note visits by Alma Litzman hosting the 42 club, and several families traveling to Cameron Austin Bryan Clute Hamilton Barclay and Houston for visits and gatherings.
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