Milam County Cotton Insects Report Warns Vigilance Needed
Milam County growers are told boll weevils and boll worms remain low but fields should be inspected two to three times weekly as hot dry weather may still spawn infestations. Beneficial insects are noted, and early poison timing is advised. A pink boll worm bloom was found north of Cameron. Milam farmers tested systemic Thimet treated cottonseed. six demonstrations show four to six weeks protection with mixed results on yield and cost.
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Milam
Cameron
Milam County
Waco
Bryan
Thimet
Gene Angell
Herman Hoelscher
Weldon Gilchrist
John A. Smith
Thunderbird styling inspires Ford air conditioned deal
The advertisement touts the Thunderbird inspired styling of Ford cars and promotes the best air conditioned deal, implying refreshing interior comfort and modern look for drivers.
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Ford
Ford Hefley-Stedman Motor Company
Cotton Yield Estimation Method by J. D. Moore County Agent
A historical agricultural note details a cotton yield method using counts of bolls per 7 yard row, scaling to acre length, and figures for seed cotton and lint per acre. It presents example calculations and advises taking averages from three field spots, citing variety differences and references to Texas tables.
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J. D. Moore
Texas
Bright Future for June Graduates
College graduates face strong job prospects across fields. Engineers command high starting pay and many openings exist, with business, teaching, and government roles offering solid starting wages. Women fare less, but salaries in science and library work rise. practical training and prudent planning are advised.
Disabled American Veteran Auxiliary Explains Purpose
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Sam Tyson Post in Cameron provides clarity on common questions about the group’s mission and activities. Officials outline how the auxiliary supports veterans and assists their families through service and community outreach programs.
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Disabled American Veteran Auxiliary
Sam Tyson
Cameron
Join the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary in Cameron
The article outlines eligibility for the D AV A Auxiliary including wives widows mothers sisters grandmothers and granddaughters of veterans wounded gassed injured or disabled in service. It stresses national scope limits on politics and urges contact with Mrs Lelia M Batte at the Sycamores in Cameron or by phone 87 to join and help veterans and families.
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D.A.V.A
United States
State Department
Disabled American Veteran's Auxiliary
Lelia M. Batte
Sycamores
Cameron
Famous Names Swab Aboard Randolph Sailor Cast
The Randolph aircraft carrier hosts sailors with famous names such as Herbert Hoover Ty Cobb Henry Ford and Rocky Marciano who serve away from civilian fame. Actors Phil Harris Wayne Morris George Murphy and Robert Ryan also work aboard replacing their film careers with naval duty.
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Herbert Hoover
Ty Cobb
Henry Ford
Rocky” Marciano
Uss
Randolph
Phil Harris
Wayne Morris
George Murphy
Robert Ryan
TP&L Names E H McElroy To Fill Watsons Place
E H McElroy Jr named manager of TP and L Area Development division in the Sales Department with Dallas HQ. He succeeds Bassett Watson as general sales manager. McElroy joined TP&L in 1947, served as assistant engineer, then commercial manager of the Waco district, and worked on the Sandow plant project for ALCOA. He held industrial consultant post in the Area Department since January.
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E. H. McElroy, Jr
Texas Power and Light Company
Dallas
W. W. Lynch
Tp&l
McElroy
Bassett Watson
Waco
Sandow
Aluminum Company of America
Rockdale Works
Texas Power and Light
Area Department
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North Houston
Cameron, Texas
Seed Cotton, D. P. & L
Rowden
Mebane
Changing Times
Kiplinger Magazine
Herbert C. Hoover
Pittston
Tyrus R. Cobb
Tex
Ekomme Maeters Soes
Olives
E.H. McElroy
Watsons Place
Ict
Merry Modern Says
Servel
Lone Star
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