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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1959
Page
3
Sharp Longhorn school groups visited Longhorn Cavern and Buchanan Dam as a science and social studies culmination. First and second graders rode a train and observed, guided by Mrs. Marvin Petty and Superintendent Miss Mary Belle Batte.
Brownie Troop Six met May 13 at their new camp site Kitty Wright with Mrs Frank Reed Mrs Alfred Gelner and Miss Frances Jackson. Officers elected include James Corley president Judy Schofield vice president Johnnie Cochran secretary Diane Provasek treasurer Kay Gelner reporter Linda Smith song leader Delores Hawkins genre leader and Neta Reed prayer leader. Refreshments were served.
A. M. Meekma extension dairy husbandman says low producing cows are in better condition for sale and current prices for such animals are good, encouraging farmers to cull underperforming dairy stock.
Do not panic if you suspect termites in your house says J H Haskins extension entomologist They won’t eat it down immediately so plan a proper control program first while ensuring you have a clear plan before acting on the problem
Local social notes report Miss Arlene Rieder of Philadelphia visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wise midweek. Several Dallas and Waco visitors stay with family in Maysfield including Miss Jane Freeman and Miss Jam Thweatt. Families from Rockdale Fort Worth Denton and Wichita Falls appear in multiple visits.
A barbecue at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Litzman drew a large group from Burlington and nearby towns including Ed Stuessel Rosebud Frank Benesh Billie Lewis Stuessel Temple Walter Marek and families and Aleta Marek Dallas. Attendees celebrated a 71st birthday for Walter G Marek. Multiple locals visited, travelled, or hosted relatives in the days surrounding the event, with others stopping by towns like San Antonio Waco Temple Baytown and Dallas.
Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Stidham welcomed Jones Prairie guests including Jack Stidham and Patsy and Jackie of Hearne. Visitors also came from Rosenberg, Bryan, Cameron, and Austin with extended family time and a dance recital involving Patsy Stidham.
Postmaster John R. Hays announced rural mail carriers will start distributing livestock survey cards on Cameron routes June 1 1959 This mid year survey is the first of three conducted with the U S Agriculture Department to collect basic data for the Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service in Austin It estimates the 1959 calf crop the spring pig crop and furrowing intentions for the period ahead
The article urges poultrymen to fill out survey cards so the fall and winter laying flock can be planned. It lists rural mail carriers for the project and notes management changes for summer heat, including ventilation and constant access to clean water for hens and other farm stock.
An advertisement by George Childress promotes auto liability policy with low monthly payments. The copy touts affordable rates claiming payments as low as 2.17 dollars per month and emphasizes ease of the premium structure for drivers.
An ad touts ITCH ME NOT for external skin irritations with relief in minutes and clear skin soon after application. It urges buyers to acquire from any druggist and mentions a price of 48 cents.
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