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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1963
Page
2
Milam County farm and ranchmen spend about 26000000 annually on labor and machinery, seed, livestock, and materials. Economist John McHaney notes agriculture sustains manufacturing, boosts towns, and sustains main street through farm equipment, transport, and consumer purchases.
USDA reports slow but accelerating movement of new crop cotton in South Texas. In El Grande Valley harvest delayed by wet weather. very little new crop cotton opening. Middling and better White 1-1-32 inch longer staples offered 50 points over bar at Harlingen. Corpus Christi loan price WS points over loan. Austin classing office received first new crop sample from Bartlett. Harvesting expected to begin late July. local activity limited to CCC bought NOC-22 cotton. Weather dry and hot with scattered showers. insects present in many areas. Prospects for a bumper crop appear favorable.
The Griffin Chapel community won third place in district competition for division two communities, earning a certificate and $25 for unified community improvement. Chairman Frank Nelson accepted the award from Milam County Auditor John Andres, who offered encouraging remarks.
Texas farmers and ranchers now rely on a broader network of business firms for inputs and distribution. Economist John McHaney notes about 40 percent of Texans derive income from farming related activities and that much agricultural production passes through state businesses before reaching consumers.
A. M. Meekman of Texas A and M College notes maturing pastures lower procin and raise peeben in the nation's ald b. He warns no crop today is free of insect species on roots stems leaves seed or fruit and stresses that about 90 percent of the food humans eat would be lost without ongoing pest control.
G W McLain, former Cameron resident, rode with 32 precision riders from Alzafar Motor Patrols across Texas in a Houston contest. He serves in an AMP office and represents Corpus Christi group. Gerald Foshea of Burlington and Mrs Thomas Polk with son Donald visited Buckholts for a weekend at Fred Cochran’s.
Farmers across Milam County report no disaster declaration forthcoming though some areas face critical dry spells. A July 5 survey by J D Moore and USDA committee members notes scattered drought stress, with hints of potential relief if rainfall improves.</s>
College Station Texas studies show possible new industry merging feed grain and cattle. MP-626 notes surplus grain areas become feeding centers while transportation costs and plant locations affect profitability. the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station analyzes districts for deficits and surpluses across 1949 1954 196% and offers copies from the Agricultural Information Office College Station.
Milam County ASCS processed the first grain sorghum loans last week. Price support for grain sorghum grade No 2 or better is 1.44 dollars per hundredweight plus 0.29 dollars per hundredweight on normal production. Loans through farm and warehouse storage require receipts and storage of 36 days before applying. Moisture content must not exceed 14 percent for storage loans.
To Mr and Mrs Grover McCullin of Cameron a girl Sherrilyn Annette six pounds one ounce born July six at St. Edward Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A W MecCullin and Rev and Mrs A F Russell, all of Cameron. To Mr and Mrs Robert Jenkins of Rockdale a boy seven pounds three ounces born July nine at St. Edward Hospital.
An advertisement proclaims Sister Shawnee as a spiritual healer offering prayer based cures. It notes inclusion of white, colored, and at races, claims Indian heritage, and locates the healer five miles east of Waco at Carsicana Highway on Cormeans Highway open daily from early morning to evening.
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