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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1957
Page
6
Cotton improvement groups outside late deadlines may apply for free Smith Doxey classification and market news service. Final August 1 deadline urged by extension cotton specialist Fred Elliott as groups organize to promote a single cotton variety and obtain qualifying sampling and administration. Representative samples from bale sides required.
County extension officials announce forms available for farmers to claim federal excise tax refunds on gasoline used for farming. Claims use Form 2240 and cover fuel used from July 1, 1956, to June 30, 1957. Forms and booklet are at the county extension office and Temple IRS.
County Agent J. D. Moore reports that corn maize and all feed crops would benefit from a good rain this week after a dry period. Small grain crops have been harvested. Cotton has grown well, April planted cotton is blooming, flea hopper infestation moderate, livestock conditions good though screw worm cases common. Green tomato movement near end and cantaloupe marketing in full swing with watermelons late and a short crop ahead.
J D Moore notes farmers expect more area rain to aid feed crops and cotton. Shallow rooted corn and grain suffer drought while cotton remains robust though flea hoppers threaten squares. Watering at key times can boost yields. St Augustine grass in shade shows circular leaf spot from circicularia, treated with Captan or Zinab. Moore to attend a three week farm management course at A and M College in mid July.
A Temple meeting Friday July 19 discusses the Texas egg law passed by the Legislature. J D White says the 1 30 p m to 4 30 p m discussion occurs in the Agriculture Building Temple Fair Grounds. Sponsored by Extension Service with the Texas Department of Agriculture Austin. A White office representative will answer questions and interpret the bill for those needing guidance.
Cantaloupes open the Texas melon season with ripe fragrant fruit ideal for any meal from appetizer to dessert. They offer vitamins A and C and other nutrients, with about 75 calories per average melon. Select mature melons by stem end and webbing, store iced or wrapped, and enjoy varied serving ideas from fruit cups to melon ring salad with cream cheese and almonds.
Descendants of the late rank and Mary Pauler held their reunion on June 9 in Schulenburg with two to four members per family. The oldest member was Adolf J and the youngest was Jan Lynipers. Ten babies were born since the last gathering. Frank Pauler of Schulenburg and Frank Pauler Jr. were the longest and most recently married attendees respectively. Edwin Skypala’s family from Hereford traveled the farthest. Cameron attendees included Adolf Jistel and family, R W Kurtz and others. The next reunion will be the second Sunday in June 1958 at the Emil Pauler home in Schulenburg with Julius Pauler and Edgar Brossman in charge.
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