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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1960
Page
2
Milam County agents note a cool spring and dry period followed by a rapid heat spike that boosted flea hopper outbreaks and stressed cotton. Rains disrupted timing of insecticide schedules, prompting calls for an extra spraying capacity. Harvest timing and defoliation plans loom as yields may still exceed expectations if insect pressure is controlled.
Heavy clouds and showers threatened the 1969 Milam County 4H Encampment at Ledbetter Park Cameron on July 19. About 150 adults and 4Hers joined in games swimming craft and square dancing with a 4H supper closing event led by adult leaders. Winners in crafts swimming and foot races were named with commendations for junior and senior divisions.
The Game and Fish Commission plans a long dove season with a 15 bird daily limit and 30 in possession. North Zone runs Sept 1 to Oct 1, South Zone Oct 7 to Dec 2, white-winged doves Sept 11 19 in select counties, 2 pm to sunset. Mourning doves 15 per day, 30 possession. whitewings 10 in bag, 5 mourning from first day. Quail season set for Dec 1, with regulatory decisions Oct 7. Spike bucks legalized in counties under regulation.
A Cameron County crop tour held last week, jointly sponsored by the crops committee and Cameron Chamber of Commerce, visited Buckholts and nearby farms to observe cotton varieties, planting dates, fertilizer use, and insect control. Stops included Gilbert and Mendoza families, Pace, John Davis, Mueck, McClaren, and Angell farms with notes on sorghum head smut, maize variety TE, irrigated cotton, and bermuda grass demonstrations.
Robert W. Hoermann notes Milam County 4 H members will attend a horticulture demonstration in Brownwood on July 25. Fifty to seventy five participants are expected for Farm and Ranch Safety Week July 24 30, with emphasis on lightning rod system checks and proper grounding of metal objects and TV antennas to prevent farm fires.
Texas 4-H delegates from 12 extension districts will gather August 2 to 6 on Kilgore College campus for the sixth annual Texas 4-H Council Workshop. Floyd Lynch notes the event trains youth and adults to understand 4-H structure and council duties while forming democratic citizenship through small group work and program planning.
COLLEGE STATION The 37th annual meeting of the Texas Poultry Improvement will be held in Fort Worth August 23 2. The program highlights turkeys and queens with speakers from the National Turkey Federation and Texas Egg Council. Tom Lawrence Kansas City will discuss selling and public relations. Meetings include officer elections and panels on egg promotion and broiler industry effects from federal inspection.
An advertisement claims ITCH-ME-NOT provides instant relief for eczema ringworm insect bites and surface rashes with immediate drying action. It promotes use day or night and mentions Schiller Pharmacy as the seller.
For the week ending July 23 1960 Milam County records 24 cases of Strep Throat 4 Measles 4 Mumps and 1 case of syphilis Dr T E Crump acting director Milam County Health Department notes the totals.
The Navy Recruiting Station in Camerin will be open six days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. This schedule outlines regular public access and recruitment services.
A wry note on changing medical advice suggests modern doctors favor office hours over golf breaks when treating patients in poorer condition. The line hints at stricter schedules and emphasis on practice time.
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