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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
9
Graveside services for Sharon Ann Susek infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Susek were held at St Monica's Cemetery. Rev. George J. Duda conducted the rites. The child was born Sunday June 11, 19650.
Finis Thweatt of Cameron and Dean Angell of Brazoria traveled to Fort Worth for a business trip this past Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Griffin is listed among the patients who are ill at Newton Memorial Hospital. The brief item notes her condition along with other unspecified patients in the facility.
Agricultural experts report a perfected method to control corn earworms using a DDT mineral oil emulsion sprayed on silks and developing ears. Field tested for three years in four states including Texas, the method achieved control when applied correctly. Recommended quantities vary by equipment, with commercial sprayers using three quarts of 25 percent DDT emulsion and six gallons mineral oil for knapsack or small sprayers.
Farmers face a shrinking market as tomato demand drops amid reports of blight. Early prices hovered above six dollars per bushel then fell to four forty eight per bushel with fresh pinks and greens at four eighty eight. Despite quality eating tomatoes, shortages keep prices high locally while producer brokerage gaps dampen returns. Cantaloupe also expected to be short with early maturities due in ten days.
Four Milam County 4-H club boys attended the three day district encampment at Buchanan Dam from June 7 to 9. Gene Angell Sharp John Towery Salty Robbie Hilton Thorndale and Kent Butler Salty were selected for outstanding work and completed projects. J D Moore County Agent accompanied them on the trip.
H. B. MecClellen attended the Service Officer's School in Waco on Tuesday and Wednesday, completing sessions as part of official training.
Buckholts 4-H members Donald Gersbach Ervalin Youngmann Billy Schiller and Lyn Del Raney joined 4-H clubs from across Texas for the annual state Round-Up at Texas A&M College Station. Activities included poultry judging contests demonstrations and leaders banquet with reports from out-of-state trips and the 4-H Dress Revue.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Callicotte of Houston visit in the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. York and stay with relatives during their vacation, appearing in local society notes.
Census Supervisor George E. Adams reports Bryan population rose from 10,842 to 18,070 in 1950, a 53 percent gain. College Station's tally climbed to 7,268 from 2,184 in 1940, including A and M students for the first time. Brazos County overall grew about 42 percent to 38,264 from 26,977, an 11,287 increase.
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