Weed Control in Pastures and Waterways Urgent
Soil Conservation Service experts in Bartlett warn weed control is now the top immediate task to improve stand and cover on east half of the Little River San Gabriel district. Mowed pastures show rapid Bermuda Buffalo and King Ranch Bluestem recovery with solid to near solid cover possible by midsummer. Waterways prepared for terrace work need prompt weed control to prevent crowding by faster grasses and assure usable spill waters.
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Soil Conservation Service
Barlett
Little River San Gabriel
King Ranch
Auction Prices Steady Thursday at Cameron Livestock
Cameron Livestock Auction officials reported a steady market with good butcher calves and bulls selling firm. Totals: 187 sellers, 55 buyers, 837 cattle. no sale on July 4. Top prices included Butcher Calves 20.23 and Bulls 12.16.30 with various stocker and cow categories listed.
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Cameron Livestock Auction
Cameron
Another Honor Goes Top Valedictorian In 1957 VHS Class
Franklin Moore, valedictorian of the 1957 VHS graduating class, is named among 24 Texas high school graduates to receive a Texas A&M scholarship. Also announced are 85 winners of four year Opportunity Award Scholarships at A&M.
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Franklin Moore
VHS
Texas
Texas A&m
A&m
News From Jones Prairie Summary of Local Visits and Moves
Mrs. S. S. Hickman reports families visiting and relocating. Lovelace Jamison and children from New York plan to teach in Albuquerque public schools after earning a Columbia doctorate. Jones Prairie residents hosted dinners and guests from Houston Brownwood Seguin Waco and Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovelace Jamison
Joe
June
Mary Louise
New York City
Jamison
Columbia University
Albuquerque
New Mexico
J. A. Jamison
Louise
J. A. McKinney
Ethel McKinney
Bosewell
Flea Hoppers Threaten Milam Cotton Crops
Milam county faces heavy flea hopper invasion across cotton fields aided by mature Horse mint weeds. County Agent Moore warns gardeners to apply poison treatments as boll weevils persist in early April and stresses salvage actions after damage. Farm accidents rise with mechanization as tractors replace horses, increasing fatigue-related risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Moore
Milam County
Buckholts State Bank Financial Condition Statement 1957
Charter No 190 Buckholts State Bank Buckholts Texas closes business June 6 1957 balance sheet shows assets including cash government obligations and bank loans total resources 679 628 77 liabilities and capital include common capital surplus undivided profits and deposits verified by Ed Kolba president and notarized June 29 1957.
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Buckholts State Bank
Buckholts
Texas
Banking Commissioner of
Land Corporation
Indi
State OF Texas
Milam I
Ed Kolba
Disease Count Hits 24 Cases In Milam County Week
Milam County health officials report 24 disease cases in the past week. Measles leads with 14 cases, followed by throat illness with 5, dysentery 4, and gonorrhea 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milam County
Measies
Funeral Services Held For Mrs Pope
Funeral services for Mrs H T Pope were held at 3 p m Friday at Friendship Methodist Church with Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in charge. Burial followed in Friendship cemetery. The Rev Verlon Feller of Franklin officiated. She died at home after a long illness. She was the former Rosa Ann Rice, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J T Rice, married to H T Pope on Nov 4 1896. Pallbearers were grandsons J D Jr, Robert, David, Homer, Jim and Marvin Pope. Surviving are her husband five sons and twenty three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son Guy Pope in 1930.
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H. T Pope
Friendship Methodist Church
Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home
Friendship Cemetery
Verlon Feller
Franklin
J. D. Jr
Robert
David
Homer
Jim
Marvin Pope
H. T. Pope
Marvin
Alice
J. W. Pope
Friendship
J. D
H. C Pope
Sharp
Crook Descendents Gather for Family Reunion June 23
Descendents of the late W L Crook met June 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs J E Crook. Twenty nine family members attended including Mrs W L Crook of Waco and relatives from La Mesa Houston Fairbanks Tulsa and Houston. The gathering celebrated the J E Crook silver wedding anniversary and the 39th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs O J Pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L Crook
J. E. Crook
W. L. Crook
Waco
J. Crook
Carol Ann
George T. Crook
George
la Mesa
California
O. J. Pool
Fairbanks
O. J. Pool, Jr
Houston
Tilman FE Pool
Tulsa
Oklahoma
D. FE Permenter
James P. Deoolan
Calton Permenter
J. E. Crooks
O. J Pool
Snakes Show Remarkably Dense Rib Counts
A biology note explains that snakes can possess up to 300 pairs of ribs in their skeletons, reflecting their elongated body plan and flexible anatomy.
Reider to Report Aboard USS Saratoga at Mayport
Lt. R K Reider will report to the USS Saratoga at Mayport Florida this Sunday. He is stationed there with Mrs. Reider and their children who will join him later in Florida for an extended summer visit with her parents.
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J. P. Wise Sr
R. K. Reider
New York City
J. P. Wise
Lt. Reider
Saratoga
Mayport
Florida
Reider
Plez Creekmore
San Marcos
Melvin Medart
Lampasas
Joan Thweatt
Mac Newton
Frank Newton
Houston
W. C. Cooper
Herbert Thweatt
Austin
Breckenridge Hospital
Faye Yates
Frank Patske
Freeper
Billy Newton
Burnett
Newton
H. R White
North Western U
Evanston
Hal Armstead
Smith
Dellas
Paul Kieke
John Thweatt
Bryan Floyd
Dock
A Jackass Rarely Brays With Tail Down
A short proverb notes that a stubborn or foolish person shows less noise when not pressed, implying quiet persistence or hidden resistance in tough situations. It uses a rural voice typical of proverbial wisdom.
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Jackass
Average human heart weighs about eleven ounces
The human heart averages around 11 ounces in weight. This figure reflects typical adult heart size and mass across non-pathological cases.
Milano Tomato Shed Closes After Short Season
The tomato shed that opened here about two weeks ago is now closed due to a limited crop this season. Mrs. Dan Robinson reports visitors from Houston including Mr. and Mrs. Claude Smith and children. Several local families and guests from Caldwell Temple and Bryan are listed with extended visits and weekends.
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Claude Smith
Houston
Lila Smith
Donna Reese
Memphis
Tennessee
Billy Earl Hardcastle
Hardcastle
Collie Gerdes
Daughters
Caldwell
Laura Stevenson
Carlos Sloan
John Myrick
Arthur Moore
Temple
Dan Robinson
Robinson
Maggie Hernandez
Colas
Larado
Mexico
Pearl Williams
George Trannell
C. J. Ray
Bryan
Verna
Polasota
J. W. Harris Family Reunion Draws Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Harris and daughter Patsy from Hobbs New Mexico visited Mrs. W. R. Harris last weekend. Harris children Albert Schwartz Brenham Billy Harris Walter Harris Houston and George Gambie joined Saturday. The Harris couple stayed with Vernie Miller and Henry Hill families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Bud) Harris
Patsy
Hobbs
New Mexico
W. R. Harris
Harris
Albert Schwartz
Brenham
Billy Harris
Walter G. Harris
Houston
George Gambie
Frank Chandler Family Plans Two-Week Visit
PM and Mrs Tom Frank Chandler and children John Joe and Deborah of Porto Rico visit Mr and Mrs B Dr J lark and plan a two week stay before moving to Amarillo where they will make their home.
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Tom Frank Chandler
John Joe
Deborah
Porto Rico
Dr.lark
Amarillo
Lt Petty Completes European Ordnance School Graduation
First Lt. James E. Petty, son of J. A. Petty of Cameron, completed the motor officer course at the European Ordnance School in Fuessen Germany. He returns to duties as a platoon leader in Company B 86th Infantry Regiment. He entered service in 1953 arrived in Europe in 1955 and is a Prairie View A&M College graduate. his wife Laura accompanies him in Germany.
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Fuessen
Germany
AHTNC
James E. Petty
J. A. Petty
Cameron
Army
European Ordnance School
Petty
86Th Infantry Regiment
Europe
Prairie View A & M College
Laura
Order of Arrow Taps Three Rockdale Scouts
Three Rockdale Scouts and leaders were tapped for the Order of the Arrow at Camp Tahuaya on June 21 along with 12 other Central Texas Boy Scouts and leaders. The Rockdale recipients were H. F. Staffelback of Troop 60 Bill Summers of Troop 89 and Lanny Sager of Post 90.
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Rockdale
Central Texas
Boy Scouts
Order of the Arrow
Camp Tahuaya
H. F. Staffelback
Bill Summers
Lanny Sager
One third of life spent in bed says study
A study notes people allocate about one third of their lives to sleep, with sleepers spending roughly eight hours nightly in bed. Researchers discuss implications for health and productivity and highlight the importance of consistent sleep patterns.
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Texas A&m College
R. D. Lewis
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Miller Manford
Nixon
Leo Fuchs
Lloyd Hallbrooks
M. T. Harrington
Texas A&m College System
J. H. Quisenberry
R. B. Thomas
Dallas
Joe Fechtel
Western Hatcheries
College
Poultry Health Clinic
Jones Prairie
S. S. Hickman
J. D. Martin
Edgar Burnett, Jr
Debbie
C. W Adams
Julian Burnett
Rev
Melburn
Dobbin
United States
Total
W. Stark
Notary Public
Milam
Judd G. Davis
Leo Puchs
Fleane Kolba
Mrs. Pope
Guy Pope
Innocent VIII
Crook
Hettie
Boston
Bankok
Mack’s Oil
Phillips 66
Phillips & Lee Tires
8S & H
Maysfield
USS
Lonely
Milano
Mrs
J. W. Harris
Lt. Petty
Ordinance
Order of Arrow
Cato
Lincoln Mondrik
Lone Star Beer
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