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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1953
Page
2
Public notice indicates printing in Cameron Texas under federal act with weekly distribution on Thursdays. Subscription rates listed: outside county two dollars per year, out of state pricing noted.
Jimmie Lee Love, 17, earns red ribbon in the Boys Jr Dairy Show with a Guernsey heifer. Gene Angell, 16, places sixth in the fat steer show with a Shorthorn. John Robert Caffey, 16, takes eighth in the boys show with a Shorthorn steer. Houston Fat Stock Show sets record highs in 1953 auctions and attendance, with over 160000 rodeo spectators and 77500 livestock-show attendees.
Texas Highway Commission Chairman E H Thornton Jr argues ending gasoline tax refunds would fund a new highway program and boost school funding by about four million dollars annually. Last year refunds totaled 15.4 million with 120.2 million collected for non highway use. Thornton seeks 100 million more yearly to elevate and maintain highways for a decade. The year long 50th farm demonstration anniversary kickoff occurs February 26 at Porter Farmsite. National 4 H Club Week runs March 7 15.
The first of 12 Farm Bureau meetings was held in Buckholts on March 2, 1953, with 25 farm and ranch leaders present. Speakers included John A. Smith Dennis Klein Bill Arthur and Wayne Little. R P Lehman presided and introduced the program. Buckholts elected a membership committee headed by Edwin Lehman with eleven members named.
Senator Lyndon Johnson and Representative W R Poage advocate direct federal local cooperation on flood prevention in small upstream watersheds. Johnson announced during a Washington radio broadcast and noted the plan aims to empower joint actions while Texas 4 H girls showcased 16 000 garments and extension clothing specialists trained 44 000 women in clothing programs across 150 counties.
Field experiments and study on the yellowing problem in grain sorghums and related crops continue. Easter Seals aided crippled children in 187 public schools during 1952. Trade in Cameron.
K P Ewing veteran entomologist named head of the USDA division of insects affecting cotton and other fibers in Washington. He has 32 years as a research entomologist, led pink bollworm control work, trained extension staff, and advanced sulfur and arsenical use for pests. He previously led a Waco cotton research lab and earned multiple honors for his service.
Milam County Farm Bureau committee plans membership drive with community meetings led by John A. Smith as membership chairman. Wayne Little of the Texas Farm Bureaus advised campaign methods. A kickoff dinner for workers is set for March 17 to launch the drive. workers will be chosen at upcoming community meetings. Present were Dennis Klein, Lenora Bickett, W. F. Arthur, Bruce Lindsey, Sherwood McClaren Jr., Robert Jungmann.
The Milam County Livestock Commission moved 782 head of cattle through the ring in its biggest sale in weeks. Manager Finley Blackwell reported strong demand and steady bidding as buyers filled the yard.
A simple method uses a suspended heavy bolt or weight above the fountain. When a hen attempts to perch she bumps the swinging weight, loses balance, and discontinues roosting. The contraption works even if a foothold is gained, stopping the perch.
Rockdale's population estimate nears 4600 as Alcoa's incomplete plant attracts workers. Officials warn a $100,000 revenue bonds vote for water and sewer upgrades may fail. Port Lavaca and Calhoun County had ties from five years ago, with census comparisons from 1946 through 1950 showing shifts in local growth.
Certified planting seed may cost slightly more than other seed but the added expense gives assurance of purity, higher germination and better yields at harvest time.
The Texas Certified Hybrid Corn Growers Association in cooperation with the Texas Extension Service sponsors the statewide Hybrid Corn Production program. Local county agents can provide detailed information on the program.
Governor Shivers designates March 7 14 as 4 H Club Week in Texas. Texas 4 H membership tops 117000 with members active statewide.
A Social Security Administration representative will visit Cameron on March 10 1953 at 1 00 pm per James B Marley manager of the Austin office. He will be at the Department of Public Welfare to offer information and services on all aspects of the Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance program.
Parma Radio Service offers repair and maintenance for all makes in Parma. The shop emphasizes radio and television servicing with parts and expert technicians available for home and business customers.
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