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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1971
Page
4
County Agent outlines February steps for pastures and trees. Apply 15-15-15 fertilizer at about 300 pounds per acre to rejuvenate overgrazed pastures, even if fields are wet, while prioritizing cultivated crops. Check for parasites. use MP-691 guide. Prune and dormant oil spray trees and shrubs to prevent pecan and shade tree galls and avoid foliage damage after spring growth.
Texas advances to Phase III of a hog cholera eradication drive with indemnities for destroyed hogs. Extension swine specialist Dr. W. B. Thomas urges strict isolation of new purchases for 30 days, off-site facilities, footwear disinfection, daily health checks, and veterinary inspection to prevent outbreaks and protect cholera free herds. Cooperation and adherence to management practices are essential to finish elimination.
Some pre 1950 Department of Agriculture Yearbooks are out of print but a selection is available through Congressman W R Poage in Washington. He obtained copies from colleagues not returning this year and lists titles with years from 1942 to 1970 for constituents and libraries.
Eight weeks have passed since the last screwworm case in the Southwestern U.S. Officials caution that warm temperatures boost fly populations and urge stockmen to closely inspect all animals for possible infections. In 1970 a record 153 cases were confirmed nationwide.
A&M Dairy Specialist identifies a man as a real cowman based on cowmanship. The piece contrasts those who work with dairy cows to those who merely keep them, emphasizing skill and tradition in cattle care.
Marshal Crouch announces Producers Grain Corporation of Amarillo will underwrite travel for 56 Texas 4-H members to the National 4-H Citizenship Shortcourse in Washington, D.C. The event runs June 13 to 19 with seven winners chosen per district from eight districts earning a 66 scholarship. Milam County is in district 7.
Milam county 4-H'ers showcased 31 animals at Cameron's Junior Livestock Show on January 16. Lynn Laywell won Grand Champion Hampshire lamb and the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Medallion. Juliana McDaniel earned Reserve Champion Hampshire lamb. Debra Fleming led Finewool cross lambs, with Linda Lemons and Stanley Rosemond taking Holstein honors. Blane and Della Laywell claimed top Charolais cross steers, while the Laywells also showed a Red ribbon Brahman x Hereford calf. A strong market hog showing included eleven entries with several Blue and Red ribbons.
Farmers will receive yearly payment reports from ASCS covering direct payments under Agricultural Conservation Diversion and Cropland programs for 1970. Reports help with tax returns and IRS reporting. loans and CMS payments are excluded. Verify amounts with records and report errors to the Milam County ASCS Office promptly.
Mrs. Albert Hoff man and her mother visited near Maysfield last week. Mrs. Vaughn Thweatt and Mrs Leota Thweatt attended an Austin shower for Mrs. Rick Galbraith, formerly Gail McKelvey of Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Yates Sr. visited Gene Barmore in Temple hospital Sunday. Roy Newton, recently in Newton Hospital Cameron, returned home Sunday. Frank Patzke and son of Freeport visited the Yates family. Mrs. J. P. Wise returned from visits in Atlanta and Philadelphia and other relatives in Norfolk and Blackstone. Mrs. Wise rejoices to be back in Milam County. Mrs. Thweatt supplied the report from Maysfield. Mrs. Guy Chandler is home after a stay in Marlin hospital.
Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Willard announce the birth of son Bruce Dwayne on Saturday in Hearne General Hospital. The newborn weighed 9 pounds 15 ounces. The couple also has three daughters. maternal grandmother Mrs Polly Johnson and paternal grandfather Mr Oscar Willard attend.
P&W biologist L. V. Guerra argues that managing water weeds is essential for productive fishing and clean waters. He notes that removing weeds boosts recreation, prevents insect breeding grounds, reduces evaporation losses, and aids pond management at a national Weed Science Society meeting in Dallas. He cites economic benefits for ranches and cities, with potential millions saved. A lunar mineral name Armabol honors Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong Aldrin Collins.
Texas communities may join the competition by sending a notice of intent to participate to the Beautify Texas Council in College Station by February 1 1971. Reports of achievements must reach the Council by February 15 with awards presented at the June annual meeting.
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