Pecan Harvest Shaker Demonstration in Texas Fields
County agents report a demonstration of a simple pecan cleaning and shelling setup using a tractor mounted tree shaker and a two frame hulleting rack. The system separates pecans from trash via a slatted floor and rocker conveyors, with unhulled pecans directed to a punch frame huller for final processing.
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Texas
F. R. Brison
A&m College
Brison
J. F. Rosborough
Extension Service
Little River
Temple
Holland
J. D. Moore
L. R. Thompson
Yee
Pecans Harvesting Machine Demonstrated At A&M College
The demonstration shows a rocker arm driven, hopper style frame peeling hulls from pecans. Two men using the machine harvest around 200 pounds daily in dew heavy bottoms, far above the 50 to 400 pounds typical by hand. plans are to create blueprints for distribution to Pecan Counties after further improvements.
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Brison
A&m College
Bundles For Peace Program At All Saints Friday
The Bundles For Peace program will be held Friday at 3 30 p m at All Saints Episcopal Church. Mrs O B Hardin directs a play and pageant to be blessed and shipped to concentration centers for war torn regions. Mrs R L Lemons chairs the Cameron Council of Church Women sponsors the campaign.
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All Saints Episcopal Church
O. B. Hardin
Concentration Center
R. L. Lemons
Cameron Council of Church Women
Insects Reach Unbelievable Speeds Far Faster Than Birds
The article notes that certain insects can achieve speeds far surpassing the fastest birds, highlighting surprising performance in air. It discusses how tiny bodies generate high thrust and maneuverability, enabling rapid movements beyond avian capabilities.
Milano Chapter Observes Home Makers Week
Governor Allen Shivers designated October 30 to November 5 as Future Homemakers of America week. The Milano Chapter planned events including chair making, lunchroom help, school grounds beautification, programs for elementary and high school assemblies, and transplanting native shrubs. Members on committees include Bennie Pinkerton Jo Ann Beavers Dorothy Posival Nellie Jean Kirk Johnnie Perdue Leslie Wall Barbara Eiland Earline Pratt Faye Lewis Maribeth Fisher Dolores Blackman Bobbie Haddox Betty Morgan June Pruitt. Publicity committee members Geneva Hurt Ann Jean Baskett Barbara Hartley. New members will learn the Future Homemakers ritual purposes creed and local goals. Anna Jean Baskett Reporter.
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Milano
Bennie Pinkerton
Ann Beavers
Dorothy Posival
Nellie Jean Kirk
Johnnie Perdue
Leslie Wall
Barbara Eiland
Earline Pratt
Faye Lewis
Maribeth Fisher
Dolores Blackman
Bobbie Haddox
Betty Morgan
June Pruitt
Geneva Hurt
Ann Jean Baskett
Barbara Hartley
Anna Jean Baskett
Ed McGuire in Cameron on Rockdale business
Ed McGuire of Rockdale was in Cameron on business one day this week, according to local notices. He attended meetings and conducted unspecified dealings in Cameron.
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Ed McGuire
Rockdale
Cameron
Mary Alice Jackson Returns Home From Hospital
Mary Alice Jackson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Jackson Sr, has returned to her home after a stay at Newton Memorial Hospital.
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Mary Alice Jackson
Fred Jackson, Sr
Newton Memorial Hospital
Brenda Kirk Hospital Patient in Newton Memorial
Brenda Kirk daughter of Mr and Mrs Dutch Kirk is a medical patient in Newton Memorial Hospital Newton.
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Brenda Kirk
Mrs. Dutch Kirk
Newton Memorial Hospital
Buckholts Man A W Lange Visits Cameron
A W Lange of Buckholts was a welcome visitor in Cameron on Monday. He attended local events and mingled with residents during his stay.
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A. W. Lange of
Buckholts
Cameron
Betty Jo Brashear Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Betty Jo Brashear of Houston was injured in an automobile accident and spent time as a patient at Newton Memorial Hospital. She has been reported much improved and has returned to her home.
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Betty Jo Brashear
Houston
Newton Memorial Hospital
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Dons Knives
Culpepper
Cameron, Texas
Allen Shivers
Future
Homemakers of America
Minnie Stedman
THE
Mamie A. Hefley
Quality Drugs
Schiller’s
Schiller Pharmacy
U.S
Cameron Herald
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