Learn to read appliance signals to prevent fires and injuries
Texas A M University Extension engineer W S Allen lists five warning signals of electrical trouble. Loose connections cause on off cycling. shocks suggest loose wires or need for ground. Damaged cords show insulation wear. Overloads dim lights and slow appliances. Blown fuses indicate overloaded circuits. Replace worn cords and call a repairman if unsure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Allen
Extension Agricultural Engineer
Texas A&m
Allen
Milam County Rural Traffic Crashes Chronicle May 1965
May 1965 rural crashes in Milam County total 13 with no deaths and 4 injuries, property damage at 5,485. Year to date 65 crashes, 1 death, 20 injuries, property loss 33,470. Recorded by Leroy Broadus of the Texas Highway Patrol Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Broadus
Texas Highway Patrol
Cameron
Milam County
Electrician lists wiring costs and updates for homes
Allen explains the pros and cons of current electrical systems and describes new developments. He notes how an adequate home wiring system should be planned and what the typical costs might be for installation and upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petent Electrician
Allen
Grasshoppers Threat To Crops
Grasshoppers are appearing in many areas and can impact rangeland and crops. Early detection along roadsides and field margins is advised, with control via sprays or dusts using noted insecticides. sprays offer faster, longer lasting kills. Continuous treatment may require 1.5 to 2.0 pints per acre and can last one to three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Henson
Buckholts News Highlights Local Inductions and Visits
L D Jones son of Mrs Ed Jurca reports to Cameron for Army induction and will proceed to Dalles for assignment. Weekend guests include Hester and Mitchell families from Temple Cameron and San Marcos visits. Hospital stays include Mrs Jewel Williams at Kings Daughters Temple and Lester Beaty Newton Memorial Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Jones
Ed Jurca
Cameron
Dalles
S. H. Posival
Woodrow Hester
Cindy
Temple
Raymond Posival
Dallas
John Henry Mitchell
Carolyn
Dan
Jack Dennis Ruzicka
San Marcos
Jack Ruzicka
Jess Weber
Webers
Louis Krenek
Jewel Williams
Kings Daughters Hospital
Tal Woodward
el Paso
Herman Copeland
Millie Krall
Robstown
Glen Krall
Glen Jr
Patricia
Lisa
Edith Moore
Fort Worth
Larry Weber
Jack D. Ruzicka
Lester Beaty
Newton Memorial Hospital
Ernest Jones
Scott and White Hospital
W. H. Ezzell
St. Edward Hospital
Clovis Pearce
Austin
Minnie Bryant
Waco
Maysfield and Minerva News Highlights Share Weekend Visits
Local households in Maysfield and Minerva report family visits and community events. Residents travel among Corpus Christi, Mercedes, Groveton, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio, with relatives and friends visiting and attending area anniversaries, schools, and a Belmena Homecoming in Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysfield
J. P. Wine
James Bates
Corpus Christi
Roy Newtons
Freeman Irby
Mercedes
J. P. Wise
Donald Thweatt
Groveton
Gilford
J. P Wise
Corohado
Lait
Carol
Ricky Reider
Cdr
Sam Miles
Conroe
Roy Newton
Belmena
4 H Club Notes Fritzi Asher Leads Clothing Training
Fritzi Asher of Thorndale 4H will attend junior leader training at Gatesville’s National Bank from 9 30 a m to 3 p m June 18. She will lead the Line portion of the workshop on July 8 9 to train delegates in Clothing. Milam County 41 Youth represented District 8 at State 4H Roundup with Betty Orr placing second in Clothing Demonstration and State 411, Larry Jungmann Joe Michael Brady Arthur Jistel placing in Poultry Judging, Abbie atte 15th in Quarter Horse judging, and Patsy Stephens earning a white ribbon in Monday management.
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Fritzi Asher
Thorndale
Gatesville
the National Bank
Milam County
Betty Margaret Orr
Rockdale
Larry Jungmann
Joe Michael Brady
Arthur Jistel
Dra
Abbie Atte
Patsy Stephens
Evangelist Leads Service in Rockdale Church
Gary Rees of Webb City Missouri and Ray Grantham of Laverne Oklahoma will conduct special services at Full Gospel Chapel in Rockdale beginning Thursday June 10 and ending Sunday June 13. Services start at 7 30 p m each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Rees
Webb City
Ray Grantham
Laverne
Okla
Full Gospel Chapel
Burleson St
Rockdale
Hog cooling advice from Texas A&M expert
Extension animal husbandman Don Osbourn warns that high temperatures reduce hog efficiency. He advises keeping hogs cool and comfortable to boost profits for producers and feedlots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Osbourn
Extension Animal Husbandman
Texas A&m University
Pesticide Use Guidelines Before Application
Before using any pesticide, be familiar with the directions. If applying pesticides, know the pest needing control, identify the material that will control it, and apply the correct amount at the right time.
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Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus
Philco
Horstmann Brothers
Buckholts News
J. W. Meyer
Buckholts
Minerva News
M. W. Longmire
Minerva
Bill Hall
Halls
Texas Power and Light Company
Minerva Community Center
Reagan Brown
A&m University
Minerva Community
Andrew Jenkins
Ed Wilde
C. M. Arnold
Charlie White
Alton Dixon
Deugher Belinda
Carl Baresh
Houston
Claud Dixon
Dudley
R. C. Curreys
Nobel Currey
Mansfield Dam
Lettye Riggs
Malcolm Timmons
Belmena School
City Park
Lydia Cooper
J. D. Hamil
San Antonio
Hefley-Stedman Motor CO
Fritze
Evangelist
Cameron Her
Teers
South Tex. Producers Association
Geo. Knigge
Sherwin-Williams
Excello PaInts
Excello
Anderle Lumber Company
N. Crockett Camero
Cotton Farmer
Levin Levin
Santa FE
Eastern Seed and Fertilizer CO
Larry Jensen
Batte Hick
Central Texas
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